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  • Page 1 Installation Guide Installation Wireless Audio Receiver GUW101A...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents System Requirements Hardware Installation Package Contents Connecting the Audio Receiver to Speakers Device Overview - Wireless Audio Receiver Advanced Settings – Wireless USB Manager Software Installation - Preparing for Setup Advanced Settings – Wireless USB Transmitter Setting Software Installation –...

  • Page 4: System Requirements

    System Requirements • 1 x Wireless USB Transmitter (GUWA200) • Available 3.5mm or RCA audio input socket on your TV/display or stereo system Important Note: Your computer must be Wireless USB ready or has already installed Wireless USB on the computer before you can use the Wireless Audio Receiver.

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Package Contents • 1 x Power adapter • 1 x Wireless USB to Audio receiver (for stereo) • 1 x USB 2.0 A to mini-B cable (3 ft.) • 1 x Quick Start Guide / User manual • 1 x 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable •...

  • Page 6: Device Overview - Wireless Audio Receiver

    Device Overview - Wireless Audio Receiver Power/Activity LED - LED is solid when connection is established - LED is blinking when power is on and con nection is not established 3.5mm Audio Socket - Connects to the 3.5mm audio connector of the included 3.5mm or RCA audio cable, and the other end to the available 3.5mm audio socket or RCA audio socket on your display...

  • Page 7: Software Installation - Preparing For Setup

    Software Installation - Preparing for Setup This section is only for customers who previously purchased GUW2015VKIT, GUW2015VKITW6 or GUW2015V. In order to ensure the quality of the performance, this section will guide you through a series of steps for upgrading the Wireless USB Manager software and the firmware of the USB Transmitter and the Wireless Video Receiver.

  • Page 8: Software Installation - For Xp Users

    Software Installation – For XP users Update/Install Wireless USB Manager Click on Yes to continue. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM of your computer, and the auto run program will load the GUW101A Software Installation window. Click on Install Wireless USB Manager to continue...
  • Page 9 Click on Next to continue.
  • Page 10 Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now., then click on Finish to restart your computer.

  • Page 11: Update Usb Transmitter

    USB port, and DO NOT remove the USB Transmitter from the USB port during software installation process. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM of your com- puter, and the auto run program will load the GUW101A Software Installation window. Click on Update USB Transmitter to continue.
  • Page 12 Click on Next to continue. When you are prompted with the HWA Firmware Update Tool general notes, click and drag the side bar to the bottom and click on Next to continue.
  • Page 13 Click on Continue Anyway to continue. Click on Next to continue.
  • Page 14 When prompted by this message, click on The firmware updating process is now completed and it will take up to a minute to to continue. complete the process. Click on Finish to close the update tool.

  • Page 15: Update Wireless Vga Receiver

    Update Wireless VGA Receiver Insert the CD into the CD-ROM of your computer, and the auto run program will load the GUW101A Software Installation window. Click on Update Video Receiver to continue.
  • Page 16 Follow the instructions on the prompted window. Plug the mini-B end of the included USB cable to the mini-B connector on the Wireless Video Receiver. Plug the type-A end of the USB cable into an available port of your computer. Make sure to have the power adapter connected to the Wireless Video Receiver and the Wireless Video Receiver is powered on.
  • Page 17 Click on Next to continue. Click on OK to continue.
  • Page 18 Click on Finish to complete the update process. DO NOT disconnect the Wireless Video Receiver from your computer. Unplug the power adapter and plug it back into the Wireless Video Receiver, then click OK to continue.
  • Page 19 Click OK to continue. Unplug the power adapter and plug it back into the Wireless Video Receiver, then click on OK to complete the update process. Now you can disconnect the Wireless Video Receiver from your computer, and keep the power adapter connected to the Wireless Video Receiver.

  • Page 20: Software Installation - For Vista Users

    Software Installation – For Vista users Click on Install Wireless USB Manager to Update/Install Wireless USB Manager continue. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM on your computer, the auto play program will launch on its own. Click on Run CD_Start32.exe or Run CD_Start64.exe (depends on the version of Vista OS that you are using) to continue.
  • Page 21 Click on Yes to continue and follow the Click on Next to continue. installation wizard to update the Wireless USB Manager software.
  • Page 22 Select Yes, I want to restart my computer Click on OK to continue. now, and click on Finish to restart your computer.

  • Page 23: Update Usb Transmitter

    Update USB Transmitter Before you begin, keep the USB Transmitter plugged in the USB port of your computer. DO NOT unplug the USB Transmitter from the USB port, and DO NOT remove the USB Transmitter from the USB port during software installation process.
  • Page 24 Double click on the HOST folder. Depending on the system specification, double click on the corresponding folder (32-bit or 64-bit).
  • Page 25 Right click on the HWAFUT and select Run as You will be prompted by the HWA Firmware administrator to continue. Update Tool window. Scroll down the notes and click on Next to continue.
  • Page 26 Click on Next to continue. Click on Next to continue.
  • Page 27 During the firmware update process, please Click on Finish to complete the USB do not remove the USB Transmitter from your Transmitter firmware update process. computer. Click on OK to continue.

  • Page 28: Update Wireless Video Receiver

    Double click on the DEVICE folder. Update Wireless Video Receiver Insert the CD into the CD-ROM of your computer. Click on the Vista logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop, then select My Computer. Right click on the CD/DVD Drive, and select Explore.
  • Page 29 Firmware_Update_DS, and Right click on Depending on the system specification, select Run as administrator to continue. double click on the corresponding folder (32-bit or 64-bit).
  • Page 30 Follow the instructions on the prompted window. Plug the mini-B end of the included USB cable to the mini-B connector on the Wireless Video Receiver. Plug the type-A end of the USB cable into an available port of your computer. Make sure to have the power adapter connected to the Wireless Video Receiver and the Wireless Video Receiver is powered on.
  • Page 31 Click on Next to continue. Click on OK to continue.
  • Page 32 DO NOT disconnect the Wireless Video Click on Finish to complete the update process. Receiver from your computer. Unplug the power adapter and plug it back into the Wireless Video Receiver, then click OK to continue.
  • Page 33 Click on OK to continue. Unplug the power adapter and plug it back into the Wireless Video Receiver, then click on OK to complete the update process. Now you can disconnect the Wireless Video Receiver from your computer, and keep the power adapter connected to the Wireless Video Receiver.

  • Page 34: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation Plug the power cable into the Wireless Audio Receiver. Make sure the Link Activity LED turns on and starts blinking. The next step is to create the association of the Wireless Audio Receiver and the Wireless USB Transmitter. Note: The Wireless Audio Receiver will NOT function until the following association process is completed.
  • Page 35 Connect the mini-B end of the USB cable to the mini-B port on the Wireless Audio Receiver, and connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer.
  • Page 36 Click on OK to complete the association Once connected, the Wireless USB Cable As- process. sociation window will prompt and please click on “Accept Association” to continue.
  • Page 37 Disconnect the USB cable from the Wireless The Wireless USB Manager will display the Audio Receiver and your computer. Wireless Audio icon and show the signal strength when connected. If the Wireless Audio Receiver is not connected then the Wire- less Audio icon will be grayed out.

  • Page 38: Connecting The Audio Receiver To Speakers

    Connecting the Audio Receiver to Speakers There are 3 options to connect the Wireless Audio Receiver to your TV, home stereo system, or power speakers. Option 1: Connect one end of the 3.5mm audio cable to the Wireless Audio Receiver, and the other 3.5mm end to the 3.5mm port on your display or stereo system.
  • Page 39 When connecting the 3.5mm audio cable to the 3.5mm port on your TV or display, make sure you connect to the 3.5mm port next to the VGA port used to connect your Wireless Video Receiver. Please refer to the original user manual that came with your TV or display for further instructions. Input 1 Input 2 PC Port...
  • Page 40 Option 2: Connect the 3.5mm end of the 3.5mm to RCA cable to the Wireless Audio Receiver, and the RCA (Red & White) end to your stereo system or TV’s RCA input sockets.
  • Page 41 Congratulations, your Wireless Audio / Video Kit is ready for use. Note: For quick trouble-shooting guide, please go to P.56. For more information on using your Wireless Audio / Video Kit for different applications, please visit IOGEAR’s website for detail instructions.

  • Page 42: Advanced Settings - Wireless Usb Manager

    Advanced Settings – Wireless USB Manager The Wireless USB Manager is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows you to manage your Wireless USB devices and control your Wireless USB Transmitter settings. The Wireless USB Manager can be accessed via the Wireless USB Manager icon located in the Windows system tray.
  • Page 43 If your Wireless VGA Receiver is connected and working, then the icon will change and show the current signal strength. The View menu will give the option of what type of devices you wish to display (All Devices, Con- nected Devices and Disconnected Devices). The Options menu will give the option to launch Host Settings window and turn the Wireless USB Transmitter radio on or off.

  • Page 44: Advanced Settings - Wireless Usb Transmitter Setting

    Advanced Settings – Wireless USB Transmitter Setting To manage the Wireless USB Transmitter settings, double click on the Wireless USB Manager icon in the system tray to bring up the Wireless USB Manager window. Click on Options and select Host Settings. •...
  • Page 45 • Advanced Settings Channel selection: this function allows you to manually set a radio channel (not recommend- ed) for the wireless communication (combina- tion of Band Group and Channel). For optimal performance, the automatic setting is recommended.

  • Page 46: Trouble Shooting Guide

    Trouble Shooting Guide Installation and setup related Q&A …………………………………. P.47 Connection and signal quality related Q&A ………………………... P.55 Video and Audio Receivers configuration related Q&A …………… P.58...
  • Page 47 For the latest FAQs, please go to IOGEAR website (www.iogear.com). Why can’t I install .NET? You may have an older version of .NET, preventing the newer one from being installed. Using Add/ Remove Programs (For Windows XP users) or Programs and Features (For Windows Vista users) in the Control Panel, uninstall any version of Microsoft .NET Framework older than version 2.0.
  • Page 48 If you see an icon that is grayed out in the Wireless Still not connected? USB Manager, try resetting the Wireless VGA Double check that the radio for your Wireless USB Receiver by unplugging its power cord and Transmitter is on in the Wireless USB Manager. plugging it back in.
  • Page 49 3. My Wireless USB Transmitter is plugged into my computer and my Wireless Audio Receiver is powered on but I do not hear anything. What’s wrong? Check the Wireless USB Manager to see if there is an icon for your Wireless Audio Receiver. If there is no icon, try unplugging and plugging your Wireless USB Transmitter to your computer, then unplugging and plugging your...
  • Page 50 4. My Wireless USB Transmitter is plugged into one of the USB ports on my computer and my Wireless Audio and Video Receivers are pow- ered on, but I get this window and I do not hear or see anything. What do I do? Please try to unplug and re-plug the Wireless USB Transmitter into the USB port, and you should see the USB logo becomes colored.
  • Page 51 5. I already reset my Wireless USB Host Transmitter and Audio Receiver, and the icon does show up in the Wireless USB Manager. But there is still no sound, what’s wrong? Windows XP For XP users, please go to Start -> Control Panel ->...
  • Page 52 Windows Vista For Vista users, right click on the Speaker icon at the bottom right corner of your system tray, then make sure the “2- USB Multimedia Audio Device” is checked then click Set Default and OK.
  • Page 53 6. Why do I get this window during the association process? If you idle for more than 45 seconds during the cable association process, you will see this window prompt. Just click OK to close the window, and repeat the association process again and you should not see this window again.
  • Page 54 7. I successfully installed everything and I can see video and hear audio from my TV, but the signal is bad and I can not get smooth video and audio quality. What can I do to get a better signal? First of all, please make sure the distance between the Wireless USB Transmitter and Wireless Video and Audio Receivers is within 30 feet.
  • Page 55 8. The video and audio signals seem to drop out when I walk in front of the Wireless USB Transmitter or put my hands around the antenna. What should I do to get a better signal? It is the most important thing to ensure a good line-of-sight between the Wireless USB Transmitter and the Wireless Receivers.
  • Page 56 9. If you are experiencing video or audio quality problems, please try following procedures for solutions. • Adjust the screen resolution to the appropriate setting supported by your monitor/display, please refer to P.48 for detail instructions. • The Wireless Audio / Video Kit requires certain level of system resource for smooth operation.
  • Page 57 10. I accidentally unplug the power from my 11. I accidentally unplug the power from my Wireless Video Receiver, and the movie Wireless Audio Receiver, and the sound is becomes playing on my main display of my gone. How do I make it work again? computer.
  • Page 58 12. I already setup my Wireless USB Transmitter and Audio Receiver, and the icon does show up in the Wireless USB Manager. However, I would like the sound to be streaming from the built-in speakers of my computer, how do I do that? First of all, close the multimedia application you are currently running, and you have to change...
  • Page 59 For Vista users, right click on the Speaker icon at the bottom right corner of your system tray, then right click on your default speaker device and select Set as default device on the device and click OK. DO NOT select 2- USB Multimedia Audio Device as this is the driver for the Wireless Audio Receiver.

  • Page 60: Technical Specification

    Technical Specification Audio Audio Output 2 CH DAC output Dynamic Range 95db, THD+N -85db ~ -91db Sample Rate 8KHz, 16KHz, 44.1KHz to 48KHz with 16-bit resolution Antenna Type Omni directional Environment Humidity 10-95% RH, Non-condensing Operation Temperature 0 to 50 degree C Storage Temperature 0 to 75 degree C Frequency...
  • Page 61 Number of Channel 7 channels (3 FFI + 4 TFI) Operating System Support Microsoft XP 32-bit; Microsoft Vista 32/64-bit Operating Range Up to 30 feet (10 meters) PHY Data Rate 53.3Mbps, 80Mbps, 106.6Mbps, 160Mbps, 200Mbps, 320Mbps, 400Mbps, 480Mbps Power Adapter 5V, 1 Ah;...

  • Page 62: Appendix

    Complete the installation of the Wireless Audio / Video Kit as shown in the Wireless VGA Software Installation section. Install the GUWH104 software “Driver Hub Only” for your Wireless USB Hub from IOGEAR website. Please make sure that you are in the correct product page.http://www.iogear.com/support/...
  • Page 63 II. Cable association with other devices Association Concept: In order to establish a secure wireless connection between both the Wireless USB Transmitter and the Wireless USB devices, you will need to go through the cable association process. The association process will allow the Wireless USB Transmitter and the Wireless USB device to exchange security information about each other necessary to operate in a secured wireless mode.
  • Page 64 Cable association steps: Make sure that the Wireless USB Manager is running. Check your Windows tray for the Wireless USB Manager icon. Power on your Wireless USB device. Connect the USB cable between an available USB port on your computer and your Wireless USB device.
  • Page 65 Associated Wireless USB devices will appear as icons in the Wireless USB Manager. When the Wire- less USB device is connected to your computer, the icon will appear in color.

  • Page 66: Limited Warranty

    The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions, or updates. For further inquiries please contact IOGEAR.

  • Page 67: Federal Communications Commission

    Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device is authorized under 47 CFR 15.519 (the FCC Rules and Regulations).

  • Page 68: Contact

    IOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document.
  • Page 69 Customer’s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on the product package. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification for Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Note...
  • Page 72 About Us About Us IOGEAR offers connectivity solutions that are innovative, fun, and stylish, helping people enjoy daily life using our high technology products. GREEN IOGEAR is an environmentally conscious company that emphasizes the importance of conserving natural resources. The use of our technology solutions helps reduce electronic waste.

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