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  • Page 1 Wireless Display Receiver ScreenBeam Pro Business Edition Model # SBWD100B User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Introduction Package Contents Features System Requirements 2 Setting Up ScreenBeam Pro Connecting to an HDTV Setting Up the First Time 3 Display andControl Options Managed Meeting Display Mode Ultra-Low Delay 4 Device Management Accessing the Web Server Configuring a ScreenBeam Pro Receiver Updating the Receiver’s Firmware A Specifications...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing Actiontec’s ScreenBeam Pro Wireless Display Receiver Business Edition. ScreenBeam Pro wirelessly streams what’s on your Intel WiDi or Miracast™ compatible device to your HDTV, including movies, videos, photos, music, and more. ScreenBeam Pro boasts many innovative features, including fast setup, enhanced security and IT manageability, Managed Meeting (Gen 5 WiDi), smooth video playback, full 1080p HD support, ultra-low delay, Windows 8.1 optimization, ver-...

  • Page 4: Features

    Available power outlet Compatible Devices Laptop or notebook computer with Intel WiDi 4 or higher Smartphone, tablet, or laptop running Windows 8.1 Wi-Fi Miracast™ certified smartphones and tablets Non-WiDi/Miracast-ready laptops and PCs with Actiontec USB Transmitter (Windows 7 or higher)

  • Page 5: Setting Up Screenbeam Pro

    Setting Up ScreenBeam Pro This chapter details how to connect ScreenBeam Pro to an HDTV monitor, and how to set it up for the first time. Make sure you have all the contents from ScreenBeam Pro’s package available before beginning the installation. Connecting to an HDTV To connect ScreenBeam Pro to an HDTV monitor, make sure you have the follow- ing items handy:...
  • Page 6 Setting Up ScreenBeam Pro When Steps 1 and 2 are complete, the hardware should be connected as shown in the figure below: 3. Turn on the HDTV and set it to display the input from the HDMI port connected in step 1. 4.

  • Page 7: Setting Up The First Time

    ScreenBeam Pro - Business Edition Setting Up the First Time This section explains how to connect ScreenBeam Pro for the first time to a source device. There are three source device options: Windows 8.1, Intel WiDi, and Miracast™. Windows 8.1 To connect to a source device running Windows 8.1: 1.
  • Page 8 Note: If the device is running Windows 8.1 and the previous screens do not appear, go to http://www.actiontec.com/widi81 to update the software. Alternatively, the Windows 8.1 device can be updat- ed via the Windows Update application.
  • Page 9 ScreenBeam Pro - Business Edition 4. A “PC and devices” screen appears. Click Devices and, from the list that appears, select ScreenBeam Pro.
  • Page 10 Setting Up ScreenBeam Pro 1. A PIN entry box is displayed on the screen of your Windows 8.1 device and a PIN entry countdown on the HDTV. Type the PIN provided by your net- work administrator in the PIN entry box and click Next to continue. Note: Obtain the security PIN from your network administrator if no PIN is displayed on the connected display device.
  • Page 11 ScreenBeam Pro - Business Edition 2. The HDTV displays messages to show the status of the connection. After connection, the device’s screen should be displayed on the HDTV.

  • Page 12: Intel Widi

    Setting Up ScreenBeam Pro Intel WiDi To connect to a source device running Intel WiDi: 1. Launch the Intel Wireless Display application on the device. To find the application, go to Windows Search on the device and search for “Intel WiDi”.
  • Page 13 ScreenBeam Pro - Business Edition 3. A PIN entry box is displayed on the WiDi device’s screen, and a PIN entry countdown on the HDTV. Type the PIN provided by your network adminis- trator in the PIN entry box on the WiDi device, then click Continue. Note: Obtain the security PIN from your network administrator if no PIN is displayed on the connected display device.
  • Page 14 Setting Up ScreenBeam Pro 4. The HDTV displays messages to show the status of the connection. 5. A “Connection Successful” screen appears on the device’s screen. Click Finished, and the device’s screen is displayed on the HDTV.
  • Page 15 ScreenBeam Pro - Business Edition Adjusting the HDTV Picture If edges of the device screen cannot be seen on the HDTV screen, or there are black around the picture, ScreenBeam Pro’s cropping settings can be adjusted. To do this: 1. From the Intel WiDi application, click Settings. 2.
  • Page 16 Setting Up ScreenBeam Pro 4. Adjust the HDTV picture by clicking + (plus sign) or - (minus sign). WiDi Software Version Support Make sure the device supports Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) software version 3.5 or higher. To find out which version of Intel WiDi the device is running, launch the Intel WiDi application and click Help, then navigate to the About Intel®...
  • Page 17 ScreenBeam Pro - Business Edition Miracast™ To connect a Miracast™-enabled Android device to the ScreenBeam Pro, use the following procedure. For best performance, the Miracast™ device should be running the latest software. 1. On a Miracast™-enabled Android device, locate and open the Wireless Display Application (check for the application under Settings).

  • Page 18: Tips For Optimal Performance

    Setting Up ScreenBeam Pro Tips for Optimal Performance To get the most out of ScreenBeam Pro, note the following: Keep ScreenBeam Pro in line-of-sight in relation to the source device. Doing this will help ensure ScreenBeam Pro receives the best possible signal. ScreenBeam Pro’s optimal wireless range is within 30 feet of the source device.

  • Page 19: Display Andcontrol Options

    Display and Control Options This chapter describes the various display modes and control optionsupported by ScreenBeam Pro - Business Edition. Managed Meeting ScreenBeam Pro supports Managed Meeting, which is provided with Intel WiDi (Gen 5). Managed Meeting allows meeting participants to share their screens inter- actively, or allows the owner (the first connected user who has set the interactive mode to “I can request others to present”) to manage other participants.
  • Page 20 Display Options Only 1 Present This is an exclusive meeting mode, which gives you dedicated control/use of the ScreenBeam Pro wireless display. In this mode, other people cannot request con- trol/sharing to the wireless display. To activate “Only 1 Present” mode, click in the appropriate button in the Intel Pro WiDi screen.
  • Page 21 ScreenBeam Pro - Business Edition Others Can Request to Present To share the projector/display with other attendees, select “Others can request to present” mode. This allows others with Intel Pro WiDi devices to request to share the projector/display. The sharing mode remains in effect until the device is dis- connected from the projector/display.
  • Page 22 Display Options The request is sent. A message appears on the presenter’s device. Click Accept to switch control to the device making the request, and the partici- pant’s device’s screen will immediately be shown on the projector/display. Clicking Decline rejects the request. Any participant can click Disconnect (or close Intel Pro WiDi) to quit the meeting.
  • Page 23 ScreenBeam Pro - Business Edition I Can Request Others to Present To request other attentdees to share the projector/display, select “I can request oth- ers to present” mode. This allows the presenter to request that other attendees with Intel Pro WiDi devices share the projector/display. The sharing mode remains in effect until the device is disconnected from the projector/display.
  • Page 24 Display Options Clicking on a participant sends an invitation to the particpant. Click Cancel to rescind the invitation. A invitation appears on the chosen participant’s device. Click Accept to present, or Decline to reject.
  • Page 25 ScreenBeam Pro - Business Edition If the invited participant accepts the invitation, his/her device’s screen will imme- diately be shown on the projector/display. Sharing information is also displayed on the manager’s WiDi screen: To resume presenting from the manager’s device, click Start presenting.

  • Page 26: Display Mode

    Display Options Display Mode ScreenBeam Pro supports three display modes when connected with a compatible wireless display application (Intel WiDi or Windows 8.1 Project, for example). In Windows, press the Windows logo + P keys simultaneously to launch the dis- play options and select the desired display mode from the options.

  • Page 27: Ultra-Low Delay

    ScreenBeam Pro - Business Edition Extend The Extend mode creates a single, extended “screen” between the source device and the HDTV. When in Extend mode, dragging windows to the right side of the device’s screen displays those windows on the HDTV, while dragging windows to the left of the HDTV screen displays them back on the device’s screen.
  • Page 28 Display Options 2. In the “Settings” screen, select Current Display Settings. NVIDIA Shield To activate ultra-low delay with NVIDIA Shield running: 1. Go to “Settings”, then select Miracast. 2. Tap on the toggle switch to turn “Game Mode” on. Note: The output resolution will be set to 720P once this mode is enabled. Refer to the device’s user manual for more information.

  • Page 29: Device Management

    Device Management This chapter describes managing the ScreenBeam Pro Receiver using the provided local management web server. Using the web server, the Receiver can be setup, configured, and upgraded. Accessing the Web Server There are two ways to log into the local management web server: with Autonomous GO enabled, and with Autonomous GO disabled.

  • Page 30: Autonomous Go Disabled

    Wi-Fi and a web browser). You can find the SSID in the lower part of the Ready to connect screen. If the network information display is disabled, the SSID is “Actiontec-SBWD- xxxxxx, ” with the last four characters being the last four of the Receiver’s name.
  • Page 31 ScreenBeam Pro - Business Edition 3. The Connect to a Network window appears. Enter the network security key in the Security key text box, then click OK. The default network security key is “1234568. ” 4. Open a web browser and enter http://192.168.16.1 in the address bar. 5.

  • Page 32: Configuring A Screenbeam Pro Receiver

    Device Management Logging Out To log out from the web server, click on the Logout tab. In the Logout window, click Yes. Configuring a ScreenBeam Pro Receiver Once logged into the web server, Receivers can be configured via the network. Renaming a Receiver To rename a Receiver: 1.
  • Page 33 ScreenBeam Pro - Business Edition 3. Enter a new name in the Device Name text box.. 4. Click Apply. 5. In the Message from webpage window that appears, click OK. The Receiver is renamed. Resetting User Name and Password To change the user name and password for logging into the web server: 1.
  • Page 34 Device Management 2. The Device Configuration window appears. Enter the new user name and pass- word in the appropriate text boxes. 3. In the Message from webpage window that appears, click OK. The user name and password are changed. Changing Display Language The language of the Receiver’s display can be changed.
  • Page 35 ScreenBeam Pro - Business Edition 2. The Device Configuration window appears. Select a language from the Display Language drop-down menu. Currently available languages are Dutch, English, French, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish, and German. 3. Click Apply. 4. In the Message from webpage window that appears, click OK. The language of the Receiver’s display is changed.

  • Page 36: Setting Up Network Information Display

    Device Management Setting Up Network Information Display To show network information on the Receiver’s display: 1. Click Network Settings. 2. The Network Settings window appears. Scroll down to the Show network infor- mation on TV screen options. Click in the Enable radio button. 3.
  • Page 37 ScreenBeam Pro - Business Edition The network information is shown on the Receiver’s connected display. Setting Up Autonomous Group Owner (AGO) The Autonomous Group Owner option allows a Receiver to be designated as group owner during a P2P connection negotiation. Additionally, the Receiver can determine the channel for communication.
  • Page 38 Device Management 2. The Network Settings window appears. Scroll down to the Autonomous Group Owner (AGO) options. Select an option by clicking in its radio button. Enable: selecting this option allows the Receiver to define the communication channel. Access control of Managed Meeting and channel selection is available. Disable: selecting this option causes the communication channel to remain the same as the source device, or determined through negotiation between the Receiver and connecting device.
  • Page 39 ScreenBeam Pro - Business Edition Setting Up Group Owner Intent When the AGO option is disabled, Group Owner Intent is available. This option determines which device (Receiver or connecting device) will be the group owner. To set up Group Owner Intent: 1.
  • Page 40 Device Management Setting Up Managed Meeting When the AGO option is enabled, Managed Meeting is available. This option allows meeting participants to share the wireless display. To set up Managed Meeting: 1. Click Features. 2. Scroll down to the Managed Meetings section. Enable/disable Managed Meeting by clicking in the appropriate radio button.
  • Page 41 ScreenBeam Pro - Business Edition 5. In the Message from webpage window that appears, click OK. The Receiver reboots. When complete, the new settings are enabled. Setting Up Communication Channel When AGO is enabled, a communication channel between the Receiver and source device can be opened.
  • Page 42 Device Management 2. The Network Settings window appears. Scroll down to the Channel Number sec- tion. Select the desired channel from the Channel Number drop-down menu. Select a lightly-used channel in the network environment. Generally, less-busy channels provide better performance. Channels from 1 to 11 are in the 2.4 GHz band;...
  • Page 43 ScreenBeam Pro - Business Edition Setting Up P2P Network Parameters When AGO is enabled, network parameters for peer-to-peer (P2P) connections, including P2P wireless network name (SSID), password, IP address, subnet mask, and DHCP IP address range can be defined To set up P2P network parameters: 1.
  • Page 44 Device Management 6. Click Apply. 7. In the Message from webpage window that appears, click OK. The Receiver reboots. When complete, the new settings are enabled. Setting Up Ethernet IP Parameters The Ethernet Interface Setting is used to configure the Ethernet IP address for the connected USB-to-Ethernet adapter.
  • Page 45 ScreenBeam Pro - Business Edition 2. The Network Settings window appears. Scroll down to the Ethernet Interface Setting section. 3. Enter a IP address in the appropriate text boxes. 4. Enter a subnet mask address in the appropriate text boxes. 5.
  • Page 46 Device Management Setting Up WiDi Lower Bandwidth The WiDi Lower Bandwidth setting is used to control video quality and speed. To configure: 1. Click Features. 2. The Features window appears. Enable/disable WiDi Lower Bandwidth. Enabling this setting limits the bandwidth for WiDi, smoothing video playback. Disabling results in better video quality on uncongested networks.
  • Page 47 ScreenBeam Pro - Business Edition 2. The Features window appears. Enable/disable HDCP Encryption. Enabling this setting allows HDCP-protected media to be played. Disabling improves con- nection speed and compatibility, but HDCP-protected media cannot be played. 3. Click Apply. 4. In the Message from webpage window that appears, click OK. The Receiver reboots.
  • Page 48 Device Management 2. The Features window appears. Scroll down to the Force PIN Pairing on First Connection section, then click in the appropriate radio button. Turning this setting on forces the user to enter a PIN code to access the Receiver for the first time.
  • Page 49 ScreenBeam Pro - Business Edition Setting Up USB Local Access The Receiver features a USB port for various uses. To set up the USB port: 1. Click Features. 2. The Features window appears. Scroll down to the USB Local Access section, then select one of the options.
  • Page 50 Device Management 4. In the Message from webpage window that appears, click OK. The USB Local Access setting is configured. Managing HDMI Port Output The Receiver has options to control HDMI output. To configure: 1. Click Features. 2. The Features window appears. Scroll down to the HDMI Port Power manage- ment section, then select one of the options.
  • Page 51 ScreenBeam Pro - Business Edition 3. Click Apply. 4. In the Message from webpage window that appears, click OK. The HDMI Port Output setting is configured. Adjusting TV Screen Size The Receiver has options to adjust the screen size appearing on the connected dis- play.
  • Page 52 Device Management 3. Click Apply. 4. In the Message from webpage window that appears, click OK. The TV Screen Size setting is configured. Updating Background Image To update the Receiver’s background image: 1. Click Features. 2. The Features window appears. Scroll down to the Background Image section, then click Browse.
  • Page 53 ScreenBeam Pro - Business Edition 3. The Choose File to Upload window appears. Select an image for the back- ground, then click Open. The image must be either a .png or a .jpeg/.jpg file and not exceed 2.5 MB in size, with optimum dimensions of 1280 x 720 pixels.
  • Page 54 Device Management Updating the Screensaver Image To update the Receiver’s screensaver image: 1. Click Features. 2. The Features window appears. Scroll down to the Screen Saver Image section, then click Browse. 3. The Choose File to Upload window appears. Select an image for the screensaver, then click Open.

  • Page 55: Rebooting The Receiver

    ScreenBeam Pro - Business Edition 5. In the Message from webpage window that appears, click OK. The Screensaver Image setting is configured. Rebooting the Receiver To reboot the Receiver: 1. Click Maintenance. 2. The Maintenance window appears. Scroll down to the Reboot Receiver section, then click Yes.

  • Page 56: Resetting The Receiver To Factory Defaults

    Device Management 3. In the Message from webpage window that appears, click OK. The Receiver reboots. Resetting the Receiver to Factory Defaults To reset the Receiver to its factory default settings: 1. Click Maintenance. 2. The Maintenance window appears. Scroll down to the Reset Settings to Factory section, then click Yes.

  • Page 57: Updating The Receiver's Firmware

    The Receiver reboots, and it will be operating with its default settings. Updating the Receiver’s Firmware Actiontec periodically provides firmware updates to add functionality and/or eradi- cate bugs. To update the Receiver’s firmware: 1. Click Firmware Upgrade. 2. The Firmware Upgrade window appears. Select Enable from the Firmware...
  • Page 58 3. Disconnect the computer from the Receiver’s SSID and connect to a router’s SSID. The Receiver should also be physically disconnected from the computer. 4. Download the latest firmware from Actiontec’s website: http://www.actiontec.com/sbupdate 5. Extract the zip file. There will be an autorun folder and an install.img file in the extracted file folder.

  • Page 59: Specifications

    Specifications Video H.264 compression Supports up to full HD 1080p30 resolution Audio LPCM & AAC Supports up to 5.1 channels A/V interface HDMI Type-A female connector VGA with HDMI-to-VGA adapter model no. YZ-050 (included); supports the following: VGA output, 10-bit resolution up to 165MHz, pixel rate of up 1080p, and UXGA LPCM and compressed surround sound Extron RJ45-to-VGA wired projector (up to 100’)
  • Page 60 Intel WiDi-ready Ultrabooks, laptops, and tablets Wi-Fi Miracast smartphones, tablets, and laptops running Windows 8.1 or Android 4.2 and higher Non-WiDi/Miracast ready laptops and PCs with Actiontec USB Transmitter running Windows 7 and higher Not compatible with Apple devices System Requirements Windows 8.1 or higher (with Miracast support)

  • Page 61: B Notices

    Statement shall be deemed modified to be consistent with such local law. Under such local law, certain disclaimers and limitations of this Warranty Statement may not apply to the customer. Go to http://www.actiontec.com/products/warranty.php for more information. GPL Info For GNU General Public License (GPL) related information, go to...

  • Page 62: Eu Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    If disposed of within the European Union, this product should be treated and recycled in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive. Technical Support Go to http://www.actiontec.com/sbupdate for product support, updates, and more information including: Firmware updates Troubleshooting...

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