Atlona AT-HDAIR User manual
AtlonA
PC to Computer Monitor/HDTV
Wireless adapter
AT-HDAIR
User Manual
Connect any PC via USB Wirelessly
to your Computer Monitor and HDTV display.
NOTE:
The AT-HDAIR is designed to extend your desktop to an additional monitor. Using this product in mirrored mode
causes additional strain on your computer’s processor, and may affect overall video quality.
PLEASE USE EXTENDED MODE TO GET BETTER RESULTS.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. What’s in the Package .................................................. 1
2. Getting Started .................................................. 2
3. Positioning the Display Adapter .................................................. 3
4. Software Installation and First Connection .................................................. 4
4.1 Connect the PC Adapter to the PC .................................................. 6
4.2 Connect the Display Adapter .................................................. 6
5. Wireless USB Manager User Interface .................................................. 8
5.1 Wireless USB Manager System Tray Icon .................................................. 8
5.2 Accessing the Wireless USB Manager .................................................. 8
5.3 Blocking or Disassociating a Device .................................................. 11
5.4 Changing Device Names in the Wireless USB Manager ................................. 12
5.5 Advanced Settings .................................................. 12
6. Using and Conguring the Display Adapter .................................................. 14
6.1 Using the Display Adapter .................................................. 14
6.1.1 Using Mirror Mode .................................................. 14
6.1.2 Using Extend Mode .................................................. 15
6.1.3 Laptop Operation with the Lid Closed ..................................... 15
6.1.4 External Display Only .................................................. 16
6.2 Conguring the Display via the Display Icon Context Menu ........................ 16
6.2.1 Setting Mirror Mode .................................................. 18
6.2.2 Setting Extend Mode .................................................. 19
6.3 Conguring the Display via Windows Display Properties ................................. 20
6.3.1 Selecting the Correct Display Monitor .............................................. 20
6.3.2 Setting the Display to Extend or Mirror Mode .................................. 21
6.3.3 Adjusting Screen Resolution .................................................. 21
6.3.4 Adjusting Color Level .................................................. 21
6.3.5 Setting the Display Adapter as the Primary Display ........................ 21
6.4 Optimizing Wireless Video Display .................................................. 22
6.4.1 Optimizing Internet Video Viewing .................................................. 22
6.4.2 Setting Aero Desktop Theme in Vista .............................................. 23
6.4.3 Recommended Media Player Applications ...................................... 24
6.4.4 Recommended Minimum System Requirements ............................ 24
7. LED Indications .................................................. 25
8. Appendix A: Troubleshooting Help .................................................. 26
9. Appendix B: Pairing Procedure .................................................. 28
10. Safety Information .................................................. 29
11. Warranty .................................................. 30
12. Product registration .................................................. 31
What’s in the Package
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Display Adapter
Software CD
PC Adapter
Power Supply Unit
Device Adapter
Video Base
Plug the PC Adapter to an
available USB port on your PC.
(Tray icon turns red )
Insert the CD and install
software drivers. (A new gray
icon appears in system tray )
2 Getting Started
Plug the power cable into the
Display Adapter. Your Display
Adapter set is ready for use.
(Tray icon turns green ,
display icon is on )
DISPLAY ADAPTER
PC ADAPTER
PC
ADAPTER
a b c
The package includes:
CD, PC Adapter, Display Adapt-
er (Device Adapter + Video
Base), and power supply.
Connect your display screen to
the Display Adapter, using the
appropriate video connection
cable (HDMI, VGA).
Positioning options:
a. On a table
b. Flat, vertically on a wall
c. Projector on table or a
ceiling
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3 Positioning the Display Adapter
The Wireless USB Display Adapter is designed for two possible mounting options:
• Simple table placement – the Video Base is placed on a at horizontal surface, and the
Device Adapter is connected at 90 degrees to the base so that it is vertical.
• Vertical mounting –the Video Base is fastened to a wall, a projector, or behind a display
screen, and the Device Adapter is connected so that it is at with the mounting surface, and
the Device Adapter is pointing upwards.
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Note: If your PC contains a previous Wireless USB Suite driver installation, please perform
a proper uninstall procedure using the Windows Control Panel.
1. Ensure that the PC Adapter is unplugged from the PC.
2. Insert the installation CD in the PC CDROM drive.
3. The installation CD Autoplay start menu is displayed.
4. Select .Install Wireless USB Software.
The installer offers two options:
• Option 1: Install Directly from CD
• Option 2: Download latest software from the WEB
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Software Installation and First Connection
5. If you select Option 1: Install Directly from CD, the install wizard begins installing the
Wireless USB software. The installation process may include more than one stage to accom-
modate different drivers that are installed. Following the Wireless USB drivers, the Display
drivers and application are installed.
6. Choose your geographic region to comply with your local radio regulations. This setting can
be changed if needed once the software is installed.
7. Follow the onscreen instructions, and proceed by clicking Next> when prompted, or by ap-
proving permission to continue the installation.
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Software Installation and First Connection
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• Connect the Wireless USB PC Adapter to a high speed PC USB port. The system will auto-
matically detect and install the drivers for the connected PC Adapter
Windows VISTA Windows XP
• Once the drivers are installed, the System Tray icon turns red to indicate that the PC Adapt-
er (Host) is ready to connect to any paired device in range
Windows VISTA Windows XP
1. Attach the Display Adapter to the remote display device (TV/Projector/Monitor) and ensure
the PC (with PC Adapter attached) is within 3 meter distance from the Display Adapter for the
initial connection. Ensure the two adapters have clear line-of-sight. Connect the 5VDC power
supply to the Video Base power receptacle.
2. Wait for the System Tray icon to turn green , indicating that a wireless connection with
the Display Adapter has been established. The Display icon is also displayed as soon as
a connection is established and the Display drivers are active.
Note: If you do not see the icon changing to green, or do not see the Display icon, please see
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Help for suggestions.
4.1 Connect the PC Adapter to the PC
4.2 Connect the Display Adapter
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8. When the installation procedure has successfully nished, proceed by clicking Finish.
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The Wireless USB Manager is the main user interface which allows you to monitor and control
the available Wireless USB devices and connections that are within range of the PC.
The Wireless USB Manager icon is automatically displayed in the Windows System Tray when-
ever Windows starts. The color and shape of the icon indicates the current activity state, as
described in the following table:
Icon Color Status
Connected (green icon)
A wireless connection is established with a Wireless USB Device Adapter.
Host Hardware Enabled (red icon)
Wireless USB PC Adapter is connected to the PC (PC Adapter is enabled), but no wire-
less connection is detected.
Host Hardware Disconnected (gray icon)
Wireless USB PC Adapter is not connected.
Host Hardware Disabled (gray icon with X)
Wireless USB PC Adapter is disabled.
Note: Under the Japan regional setting, this icon is displayed whenever the AC power
source is disconnected from the PC.
Wireless USB Channel is Busy (green icon with exclamation)
Low channel quality detected, but at least one Wireless USB device is still connected. To
improve connection quality, see Appendix A: Troubleshooting Help for suggestions.
Wireless USB Channel is not available (red icon with exclamation)
No available channel detected. To improve connection quality, see Appendix A: Trouble-
shooting Help for suggestions.
To access the Wireless USB Manager:
• Right click the Wireless USB Manager System Tray icon and select WUSB Connections to
display the Wireless USB Manager screen.
Figure 1: System Tray Icon - Context menu
5 Wireless USB Manager User Interface
5.1 Wireless USB Manager System Tray Icon
5.2 Accessing the Wireless USB Manager
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Table 1: Context menu options
Menu Option Description
WUSB Connections Displays the main user interface, which displays a list of Wireless USB
devices that are available, and their connection status (Connected, Not
Connected, Blocked)
Help Opens the help/troubleshooting le (HTML format) in a browser
About Displays the About screen, containing version information for the drivers
and software.
Exit Closes the Wireless USB Manager application
Figure 2: Wireless USB Manager– remote device connected
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Table 2: Wireless USB Manager options
Menu Option Description
Host ID Displays the currently connected PC Adapter ID number
Show: Determines in what way the list of Wireless USB devices is displayed:
All – displays the complete list of all available devices, including those
that have been blocked.
Connected – displays a list of currently connected Wireless USB de-
vices only.
Not Connected – displays a list of Wireless USB devices which are not
connected and not blocked.
Blocked – displays a list of Wireless USB devices which are blocked.
Connection Quality: The following are the different states of the connection status icon which
indicates the connection quality:
Blocked –
Not connected –
Connected –
Medium –
Good –
Very Good –
Excellent –
Advanced Settings Displays the Advanced Settings screen, allows conguration of the PC
Adapter RF settings.
Close Closes the Wireless USB Manager screen, does NOT close the Wire-
less USB Manager application.
About Displays the About screen containing basic information regarding the
software version and vendor details
(Help) Opens the help/troubleshooting le (HTML format) in a browser
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5.3 Blocking or Disassociating a Device
The Wireless USB Manager screen allows you to remove devices or to temporarily disable
them from connecting to the Host.
To Block a device temporarily, and prevent it from connecting to the Host:
• Right click the device name in the Connection list and select Block Device.
To remove a device from the list of available devices completely:
• Right click the device name in the Connection list and select Disassociate Device.
Note: The Dissociate Device option is only available for device adapters purchased separately
and not in a set with the PC Adapter.
Figure 3: Wireless USB Manager context menu
Figure 4: Wireless USB Manager– remote device blocked
Table 3: Context menu options
Menu Option Description
Block/UnBlock Device Allows you to temporarily disable a device from connecting with the
Host.
Disassociate Device Removes the device from the list. To return the device to the list,
Pairing must be performed again.
Properties Displays the properties screen for this device.
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5.4 Changing Device Names in the Wireless USB Manager
5.5 Advanced Settings
The Wireless USB Manager screen allows you to modify the name of the device that appears in
the connections list.
To modify the device name:
1. Double-click the device name
2. Enter the text that you want.
3. Click anywhere outside of the device name area to nalize.
Figure 5: Editing Device Name in Wireless USB Manager
The Advanced Settings screen of the Wireless USB Manager allows viewing advanced set-
tings, and allows conguration of the Channel and Region selection in the Host.
To access the Advanced Settings screen:
• In the Wireless USB Manager screen, click Advanced Settings
Figure 6: Advanced Settings screen
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Option Description
Region: Allows selecting the regulatory region: USA, Europe, Japan, Ko-
rea, China
Current Channel (read
only)
Displays the current PHY Channel
Channel Quality (read
only)
Displays Channel quality: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Low, Not
Connected
Select Channel Allows selecting PHY Channels: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13*, 14, 15#
Select Rate (Mbps) This option is not active.
Apply Applies the conguration changes that were made
Cancel Closes the Advanced Settings screen
Notes: * This is the default value for USA region. # This is the only available option for
Europe, Japan, Korea and China regions
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6 Using and Configuring the Display Adapter
6.1 Using the Display Adapter
6.1.1 Using Mirror Mode
The following are suggested work modes for connecting a display screen to the Display
Adapter:
• Mirror Mode
• Extend Mode
• Laptop with Lid Closed
• External Display Only
Note: The display properties for the Display Adapter can be congured in two ways: as
described in Sec. 6.2 Conguring the Display via the Display Icon Context Menu, or as de-
scribed in Sec. 6.3 Conguring the Display via Windows Display Properties.
When changing settings, or during rst connection between the PC Adapter and Display
Adapter, the PC display may icker or turn on and off as the screen resolution is automati-
cally adjusted.
Upon rst time operation, the Display Adapter is in Extend mode, this section (Sec. 6.1) de-
scribes the different modes that can be set.
In Sec. 6.2 and 6.3 you will nd the procedures for conguring these modes.
Mirror mode is used to display the
identical content on the additional
screen as is shown on the main PC/
Laptop screen. Mirror mode is gen-
erally used to display the PC con-
tents on a larger or higher denition
display. See Figure 9: Mirror Mode
- displaying PC desktop on a larger
display screen.
Note: Mirror mode is not recom-
mended for playing HD video.
Figure 9: Mirror Mode - displaying PC desktop on a
larger display screen
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6.1.2 Using Extend Mode
6.1.3 Laptop Operation with the Lid Closed
Use the Extend mode to display different content on each display screen. In Extend mode, the
display attached to the Display Adapter becomes an extended part of the Windows desktop.
The extra desktop area is a great productivity aid, allowing you to view or work with more appli-
cations or documents at the same time. You can also use this mode to extend your desktop to
ll multiple screens that are positioned next to each other for a larger continuous work space.
You can work conveniently with a laptop by setting its default action upon closing the lid to “Do
nothing” (to prevent the laptop from entering “sleep” or “hibernation” mode, Control Panel >
Power Options, “When I close the lid:” - “Do nothing”), and then set the Display Adapter screen
as the primary display while disabling the main screen (see Sec. 6.3.5 Setting the Display
Adapter as the Primary Display).
The laptop lid can then be closed, and the laptop can be used with the Display Adapter screen
and an external keyboard and mouse attached to the laptop. This conguration can be used
together with either Mirror mode or Extend mode.
Figure 10: Illustration of extend mode
PC screen External
(extended) screen
Note: Extend mode is recommended for playing HD video.
Figure 11: Extend Mode - using second display for an additional application or a movie
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6.1.4 External Display Only
6.2 Configuring the Display via the Display Icon Context Menu
When you want to use the external display only, (see Sec. 6.3.5 Setting the Display Adapter as
the Primary Display), you can close your main monitor and view movies on the external display
attached to the Display Adapter.
When a link is established with the Wireless USB Display Adapter, the Display drivers are acti-
vated and the Display icon appears in the Windows system tray.
The right-click context menu of the Display icon contains conguration options that correspond
to the display mode.
Note: When changing settings, the PC display may icker or turn on and off as the screen
resolution is automatically adjusted.
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Conguration Option Options available Remarks
Screen Resolution Extend mode only
Color Quality Extend mode only
Screen Rotation Mirror and Extend modes
Extend To Extend mode only
Extend Sets the Extend mode
Mirror Sets the Mirror mode
Off Disables the remote display Select Mirror or Extend
mode to enable the display
Advanced Opens the Windows Display Settings
screen
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6.2.1 Setting Mirror Mode
To set the display to Mirror mode:
• Right click the DisplayLink System Tray icon and select Mirror from the context menu
• The resolution, color depth and refresh rate of the primary screen are duplicated on the dis-
play connected to the Display Adapter.
• If the display connected to the Display Adapter supports a lower resolution than the primary
display, the primary graphics device will have its resolution changed automatically to ensure the
whole picture ts on the additional display screen.
• If the display screen connected to the Display Adapter is larger than the primary screen, the
image will be adjusted to a letter-box frame to preserve the correct aspect ratio.
Note: When changing from Extend to Mirror mode, it is recommended to rst set the Display to
Off, and then set to Mirror.
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