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 Conguring 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 Conguring 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 Conguring 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
1
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
2

3
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.
2

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
4
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