ABLE OF ONTENTS Introduction..............................2 Features..............................3 System Requirements..........................4 Package Contents............................5 Device Overview............................6 Software/Device Installation........................7 Using the Wireless AV Adapter.........................14 Frequently Asked Questions........................21 Video Playback Tips..........................24 Technical Specifications..........................25 Cables To Go One Year Warranty......................26 Important Safety Information........................27 Appendix Association with other devices......................28 Cable Association Procedure......................29 PIN Association Procedure......................31 PIN Change Procedure........................33...
NTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the TruLink™ Wireless AV Adapter. The TruLink Wireless AV Adapter works with a Certified Wireless USB Host Adapter to wirelessly stream video and audio from your computer to a remote monitor, projector, or television. Utilizing Ultra-Wide Band technology, the Wireless AV Adapter enables in-room wireless connectivity at distances up to 30 feet between the computer and the display equipment.
EATURES Requires an existing USB Host Adapter (#28598 or #29578)-not included Video and Audio support in a single device adapter, delivered wirelessly from a computer to an external display Supports high resolution UXGA/WSXGA video and 3.5mm stereo audio Works in both extended desktop and dual monitor screen modes Supports native mode for playback of high resolution video Up to six computers can share one wireless display and speaker set* One computer can broadcast over six audio/video displays**...
YSTEM EQUIREMENTS Microsoft® Windows® XP 32-bit with Service Pack 3 or higher; Microsoft® Vista® 32-bit/64-bit; or Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit Minimum Requirements (Office, Productivity, and Web applications) Windows XP- Processor: 1.66GHz Atom or Celeron Ram: 512MB Windows Vista/ Windows 7- Overall WEI Score: 3.0 or better Processor: 1.4GHz Core2Duo or better Memory: 1GB Video Card: Any GPU...
ACKAGE ONTENTS Wireless AV Adapter One (1) Dipole Antenna 3ft USB A Male/Mini-B Male Cable 1ft VGA Male/Male Cable 3ft 3.5mm Male/Male Cable 3ft 3.5mm Male to 2 RCA Male Cable 5V/2.5A Power Adapter Mounting Bracket Two (2) Self-Tapping Screws Quick Start Guide Driver CD w/Electronic User Guide...
EVICE VERVIEW AV A IRELESS DAPTER 1. VGA: VGA Activity Indicator • LED is solid when display cable is connected. • LED is blinking when data is being transferred. 2. PWR: Power Indicator • LED is solid when power is applied. 3.
OFTWARE EVICE NSTALLATION IMPORTANT NOTE: • If installing on Windows XP, Service Pack 3 (SP3) is required. Verify that this has been installed before installing the Wireless AV Adapter software. • Before installing the software, when using a Wireless USB host adapter make sure that it and the Wireless AV Adapter are not connected to the computer and the Wireless AV Adapter is not powered.
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OFTWARE EVICE NSTALLATION This will take you to the TruLink Wireless USB Kit InstallShield Wizard. Click “Next” to go to proceed with the install. Read and accept the Wireless USB software License Agreement by clicking “Yes”.
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OFTWARE EVICE NSTALLATION Read and accept the License Agreement for the DisplayLink software. After the software installs, your installation is complete and you can hit the “Finish” button to exit the wizard. Important: reboot/restart if prompted.
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OFTWARE EVICE NSTALLATION 2 (I USB H F NECESSARY RIVER NSTALLATION FOR THE IRELESS DAPTER SOLD SEPARATELY 1. Install your Wireless USB host adapter if you have not already done so. Please refer to your Wireless USB host adapter instructional guide or you may try to contact the manufacturer for the proper driver installation process.
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IRELESS DAPTER The TruLink Wireless AV Adapter supports two association methods: Cable Association and Pin Association. Only one of these methods is necessary to complete installation. The instructions below describe steps for both methods, and how to use this adapter in Wired Mode. Please note that Pin Association is only recommended if using with a TruLink Wireless USB Host Adapter.
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NSTALLATION SSOCIATION For Pin Association, it is strongly recommended that you use a TruLink Wireless USB Host Adapter, as some other Wireless USB host adapters may not support the feature. To pin associate with the TruLink Wireless USB Host Adapter, please do the following: 1.
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3. If prompted to Accept Association, please do so, and then disconnect the USB cable. The function is the same as the wireless mode but data will be transferred through the USB cable and not use the Wireless USB host adapter. You are now ready to use your TruLink Wireless AV Adapter.
ISPLAY ETTINGS The TruLink Wireless AV Adapter hosts a number of various settings so that you may configure your image to the way you need it. After you have properly installed the Wireless AV Adapter, an icon representing a monitor will appear in your Windows icon tray.
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AV A SING THE IRELESS DAPTER NOTE: By default, your monitor will be set for the best resolution and will extend your screen to the right. Figure: Display Settings Menu...
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AV A SING THE IRELESS DAPTER ESCRIPTIONS Screen Resolution This allows adjustment for your video’s display capable screen resolutions. Please note that if all the options appear from the range of 640x480~1680x1050, your monitor will most likely only accept what its maximum capability is.
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AV A SING THE IRELESS DAPTER Advanced... This will allow you to go into the Display Properties settings and make adjustments to your display settings.
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AV A SING THE IRELESS DAPTER UDIO ETTINGS Upon connecting the Wireless AV Adapter, your audio output from your PC will be defaulted through it at 50% listening level. By right-clicking on the audio icon in the systems icon tray, you can go to Adjust Audio Properties to make any audio adjustments as you would with any audio projection device.
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Your Wireless USB host adapter/s will have to go through the association process before they can be used with the TruLink Wireless AV Adapter. For more information about the association process, please refer to Appendix – Association with other devices.
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AV A SING THE IRELESS DAPTER USB H IRELESS DAPTER ESET To erase all Wireless USB host adapters associated to your Wireless AV Adapter, hold down the “RESET” button for 10 seconds. This will cause the Wireless AV Adapter to erase all Wireless USB host adapters that have been associated from its list.
Manager appear in color when it is connected. Still not connected? Try adjusting the resolution from the TruLink DisplayLink manager. Some displays such as television type displays can be recognized as a default monitor and therefore your PC may set it as a default 1280x1024 which can be too high for the monitor.
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REQUENTLY SKED UESTIONS Why is my video choppy? If you are experiencing choppy video, try changing the channel (please refer to your Wireless USB host adapter settings for this) or move in your computer closer to the display. I see a blue screen or my desktop background on my display connected with the Wireless AV Adapter, but no icons.
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REQUENTLY SKED UESTIONS My Wireless USB Host Adapter is plugged into my computer but I do not hear anything out of my speakers when connected through the Wireless AV Adapter. What’s wrong? Check the Wireless USB Manager to see if there is an icon for your Wireless AV Adapter. If there is no icon, try unplugging and then plugging in your Wireless USB Host Adapter to reload the Wireless AV Adapter.
IDEO LAYBACK We only recommend playing back video in “Extend” mode. Don’t switch between “Mirror” and “Extended” modes while video is being played on the wireless display. Doing this can confuse the video player which may cause it to stop its playback. We recommend stopping playback, and then switching viewing modes if needed.
ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS Systems Information Operating System Support: Microsoft XP 32-bit; Microsoft Vista 32-bit/64-bit Operating Range: Up to 30 feet (10 meters) PHY Data Rate: 53.3Mbps, 80Mbps, 106.6Mbps, 160Mbps,200Mbps, 320Mbps, 400Mbps, 480Mbps PHY Compliance: WiMedia 1.0 MAC & 1.1 PHY compliant & support for 1.2 PHY Frequency: 3.1GHz to 4.8GHz (WiMedia Band Group 1);...
™ W ABLES ARRANTY TATEMENT At Cables To Go, we want you to be totally confident in your purchase. That is why we offer a one year warranty on this device. If you experience problems due to workmanship or material defect for the duration of this warranty, we will repair or replace this device.
MPORTANT AFETY NFORMATION ! Do not plug the unit in any outlet that does not have enough current to allow the device to function. Refer to the specifications in this manual for power level of the unit. ! Liquid: If this unit or its corresponding power adapter has had liquid spilled on or in it, do not attempt to use the unit. Do not attempt to use this product in an outdoor environment as elements such as rain, snow, hail, etc.
SSOCIATION ROCESS If you purchase additional Certified Wireless USB Host Adapters, such as the TruLink Wireless USB Host Adapter, you will need to associate them with your Wireless AV Adapter. Refer to your Wireless USB device documentation for more information on its settings for association or try contacting the product’s...
ROCEDURE Cable association steps- Examples/Figures shown used with the association of the TruLink Wireless AV Adapter when used with the TruLink Wireless USB Host Adapter. This process will vary by manufacturer of your Wireless USB host adapter. 1. Make sure that the Wireless USB host adapter utility is running. Check your Windows tray for the Wireless USB Manager icon (Figure: Wireless USB Manager).
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PPENDIX Associated Certified Wireless USB Devices will appear as icons in the Wireless USB Manager. When the Certified Wireless USB Devices are connected, the icon will appear in color (Figure: Wireless AV Adapter Connected). Figure: Wireless AV Adapter Connected Note: You may rename or delete the Wireless USB Device by right-clicking the device icon in the Wireless USB Manager and select “rename”...
PPENDIX SSOCIATION ROCEDURE PIN association steps: Examples/Figures shown used with the association of the TruLink Wireless AV Adapter when used with the TruLink Wireless USB Host Adapter. 1. Make sure your Wireless AV Adapter is powered on and your Wireless USB host adapter is connected to your computer.
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PPENDIX 2. The Wireless USB host will search for the Wireless AV Adapter within its range. Note that this operation can take up to 20 seconds (Figure: Discovery Mode in Process). Figure: Discovery Mode in Process 3. Once the Wireless USB host adapter and the Wireless AV Adapter have exchanged security information, the following dialog will appear.
PPENDIX 4. Enter the PIN of the Wireless VGA Adapter (4-digit PIN) and click Accept Association. The Wireless VGA Adapter and Wireless USB Host Adapter are now associated and ready for operation. HANGE ROCEDURE The default PIN setting for the Wireless AV Adapter is “1234”. This section gives you the instructions to change the PIN to another 4-Digit value.
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PPENDIX 3. Make sure the WIRELESS/WIRED switch on your Wireless AV Adapter is in the WIRELESS position and the power cable is plugged in your Wireless VGA Adapter. Connect the USB cable between your Wireless AV Adapter and any available USB port on your computer.
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PPENDIX 4. Click Install this driver software anyway. 5. To change pin, click “Change PIN”...
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7. If your PIN is valid, a window displaying your new PIN will appear. Press OK. Your PIN has been successfully changed. IMPORTANT: please exit the Trulink PIN Utility application (Exit button as shown on figure in step 5) before unplugging the USB cable between your Wireless VGA Adapter and...
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