BenQ InstaShow WDC10T User manual

WDC10
InstaShow™
User Manual

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The illustrations and the images in this guide are for your reference.
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Table of contents
Copyright ......................................................................................................................................2
Disclaimer .....................................................................................................................................2
BenQ ecoFACTS .........................................................................................................................2
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................4
Product features .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Package content ............................................................................................................................................... 5
Overview ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
InstaShow Button .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
InstaShow Host ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Installation .....................................................................................................................................8
Assembling InstaShow Host .......................................................................................................................... 8
Setting up InstaShow Host ............................................................................................................................ 8
Attaching InstaShow Host to the ceiling ................................................................................................................................. 9
Attaching InstaShow Host to a ceiling mount ........................................................................................................................ 9
Placing InstaShow Host on a table .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Installing InstaShow Host on the wall or trolley ................................................................................................................. 10
Connecting the HDMI cable and power ..................................................................................................11
Assembling the adapter ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Connecting the HDMI cable..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Power supply via a USB type A jack (5V/1.5V) ....................................................................................................................12
Power supply via a power adapter.......................................................................................................................................... 13
Setting up and power supply of InstaShow Button ................................................................................13
Using Cable USB A(F) to USB A(M) .........................................................................................................15
Pairing InstaShow Button and InstaShow Host .......................................................................................16
When InstaShow Host is placed on the table ...................................................................................................................... 16
Waking up InstaShow Host .........................................................................................................................18
Storing InstaShow Buttons in the cradle ..................................................................................................18
Starting and stopping presentation .......................................................................................19
Getting ready ..................................................................................................................................................19
Starting presentation .....................................................................................................................................19
Idle presentation ............................................................................................................................................21
Play video with InstaShow™ .......................................................................................................................22
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................24
Product specification ................................................................................................................28

4 Introduction
Introduction
InstaShow™ is a wireless device for corporate meeting rooms. Users expect devices to respond
instantly, apps to launch and to control at their fingertips, and information to be available on demand.
Instashow™ bypasses the complicated steps of IP addresses, driver installation, app execution, setting
selection, etc. to quickly deliver professional, stable visual quality for teams to collaborate freely and
confidently. InstaShow™ is an unique all-hardware solution without software issues for universal
compatibility and display flexibility.
Product features
InstaShow™ is equipped with the following features:
Features Description
True Plug & Play Simply connect InstaShow™ into your USB and HDMI ports, then
push the button to start presenting immediately.
No Software
InstaShow™ doesn't need any software installation or execution.
There's no setup, configuration, or waiting for pop-ups to launch. Just
plug into your PC or Mac and start presenting immediately.
InstaVideo
Convenient button switches between Presentation mode and Video
mode for precise productivity or smooth 1080p video, only from
BenQ. See Play video with InstaShow™ on page 22 for details.
Auto Channel
Selection
InstaShow™ automatically selects the best wireless channel upon
boot-up, ensuring smooth presentations in any environment.
Wireless 802.11ac The latest 802.11ac Wi-Fi guarantees extremely smooth wireless
streaming without lag or buffering.
Video and Audio
InstaShow™'s HDMI output supports up to 60Hz Full HD 1080p
video and stereo sound without cable clutter or complicated driver
selection.
Assured Performance Peace of mind for consistent wireless presentation performance
without relying on your PC.
Extended Desktop
Keep your presenter view, notes, and backup data on your laptop
screen while presenting to the wireless screen with extended desktop
in both Windows and OS X.
• Transmission distance depends on actual environment. Stated distance is based on line-of-sight measurement.
Structures constructed of steel, wood, concrete, or brick may decrease transmission distance.
• According to regulatory restrictions in different regions of the world, Wi-Fi channels cannot be used in
countries outside the purchased region.

5Introduction
Package content
InstaShow Buttons InstaShow Host 2 Antennas
Cradle Adapter & Plugs Cable: USB A(M) to Micro B(M)
Cable: HDMI A(M) to A(M) Cable: USB A(F) to USB A(M) Screws & Rubber Foot
Velcro Strap Round Double-sided sponge
Ta p e
Quick Start Guide & Safety
Statement
• Available accessories and the pictures shown here may differ from the actual contents and the product
supplied for your region.
• Use original accessories to ensure compatibility.
• Always keep the product and accessories out of reach of children.

6 Introduction
Overview
InstaShow Button
InstaShow Host
1. Present key with LED indicator
Press to start or stop presenting.
2. MODE key
Press to pair with InstaShow Host or to switch to
Video/Present mode.
3. USB 3.0 connector
Connect to a computer or laptop.
4. HDMI 1.4 connector
Connect to a computer or laptop.
5. RESET
Poke at the RESET hole to reset the device if the
device stops responding.
1. Fixture parts for the Antennas
Refer to Assembling InstaShow Host on page 8
for more information.
2. DC 1.5A port
Connect to an adapter or a display using a Cable
USB A(M) to Micro B(M).
3. HDMI port
Connect to a display using a Cable HDMI A(M) to
A(M).
4. LAN port
Allow users to have access to the web
management through network.
5. PAIRING key
Press to pair with InstaShow Button.
6. RESET
Poke at the RESET hole to reset the device if the
device stops responding.
7. Power button with LED indicator
Press to turn InstaShow Host on and off.
8. Lid
Refer to Attaching InstaShow Host to the ceiling
on page 9 for more information.
4
3
1
2
RESET
Bottom of InstaShow Button
5
7
65432
1
1
Alignment hole
Lid of InstaShow Host

7Introduction
LED indicators of InstaShow Button and InstaShow Host
Please refer below for detailed indicator and status description of InstaShow Button and InstaShow
Host.
LED indicator on
InstaShow Button Status Description
Static blue The device is presenting.
Flashing blue The device is in pairing state for 10 seconds.
Flashing green The device is upgrading the firmware.
Static green The device is connected and working
normally.
Flashing red The device is trying to connect to InstaShow
Host or encountering a problem.
Static red The device is starting up.
Off The device is powered off.
Quick flashing red The reset process is triggered.
LED indicator on
InstaShow Host Status Description
Static blue Connected device is presenting.
Flashing blue The device is in pairing state for two
minutes.
Flashing green The device is upgrading the firmware.
50% static green The device is in network standby mode.
Static green The device is on and ready for connection.
Flashing red The device is encountering a problem.
Static red The device is starting up.
Off The device is powered off.
Quick flashing red The reset process is triggered.

8 Installation
Installation
This section will guide you on how to prepare the unit before its initial use.
As your InstaShow™ could work with different displays, the steps required to complete the
installation may vary according to the actual environment and your display specifications. Follow the
procedures below and refer to the specified sections for details.
1. Assemble InstaShow Host with the antennas. See Assembling InstaShow Host on page 8 for
details.
2. Connect InstaShow Host to the display and power properly. See Setting up InstaShow Host on
page 8 and Connecting the HDMI cable and power on page 11 for details.
3. Connect InstaShow Button to the desired devices and power properly. See Setting up and power
supply of InstaShow Button on page 13 for details.
4. Make sure that all the connected devices have been powered on. Press the source button of the
display and make sure that the HDMI source has been transmitted. See Pairing InstaShow Button
and InstaShow Host on page 16 for details.
Assembling InstaShow Host
Assemble InstaShow Host with two antennas by turning the antennas clockwise (right) and
counterclockwise (left) to fasten them tightly.
Setting up InstaShow Host
You are provided with four different ways to position InstaShow Host.

9Installation
Attaching InstaShow Host to the ceiling
Attaching InstaShow Host to a ceiling mount
If the display is mounted on the ceiling:
1. Attach InstaShow Host to the ceiling mount using the provided velcro strap.
2. Fix InstaShow Host to the mounting holder.
3. Use the supplied velcro to fix the mounting holder and InstaShow Host to the ceiling mount as
shown in the illustration.
1. Rotate the lid clockwise until the lid is removed from InstaShow Host.
2. Place the lid on the ceiling and locate the alignment hole.
3. Use the screws provided to lock the lid to the ceiling.
4. Lock the first hole (1).
5. Follow the instruction in the illustration below to lock the other holes (2-4).
6. Rotate InstaShow Host counterclockwise to affix InstaShow Host to the lid.
open lock
open lock
1
2
34
open lock
Alignment
hole

10 Installation
Placing InstaShow Host on a table
If your display is placed on a table, attach the rubber foot to the recesses on lid of InstaShow Host
and put InstaShow Host right next to the display.
Installing InstaShow Host on the wall or trolley
If you need to install InstaShow Host near a display:
1. Use the round double-sided sponge tape provided to stick to the lid of InstaShow Host.
2. Affix InstaShow Host on the wall near the display.
3. Keep the antennas away from any signal obstructions.
You can also place InstaShow Host on a mobile display trolley. See the illustration.

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Connecting the HDMI cable and power
Once InstaShow Host has been positioned properly near the display, connect the HDMI cable and
power to ensure signal transmission.
To supply power to InstaShow Host, do one of the following.
Assemble the adapter. See Assembling the adapter on page 11 for details.
• Some of the BenQ projector models may be equipped with a USB type A jack (5V/1.5V) to provide
power supply for InstaShow Host. See Power supply via a USB type A jack (5V/1.5V) on page 12 for
details.
• For display models without a USB type A jack (5V/1.5V) for power supply, see Power supply via a
power adapter on page 13 for details.
Assembling the adapter
Every InstaShow™ adapter has two plug socket options included in the box: standard European and
standard British.
To connect the plug of your choice, follow the steps below.
1. Align and insert the bottom hook to the adapter.
2. Close the gap by pushing the plug.
3. The adapter is successfully assembled when it clips into place.
To disconnect the plug, follow the steps below.
1. Push the latch in the middle.
2. Open the gap by pulling the gap downwards.
1
2
PUSH
OPEN
LOCK
3
1
OPEN
LOCK
2

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Connecting the HDMI cable
Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI out jack of InstaShow Host and the HDMI input jack of the
projector.
Power supply via a USB type A jack (5V/1.5V)
Just connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the mini USB jack of InstaShow Host and the other
end to the USB type A jack (1.5V) of the BenQ projector. See the illustration.
HDMI
HDMI
USB
USB
HDMI
HDMI
USB
USB

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Power supply via a power adapter
Connect the supplied USB power adapter to the mini USB jack of InstaShow Host and plug the other
end into a wall socket. The LED indicator on the power button of InstaShow Host lights up in static
red when InstaShow Host is connected to the power mains.
Setting up and power supply of InstaShow Button
1. Connect InstaShow Button’s HDMI and USB jacks to the corresponding inputs of a laptop. See
the illustration.
For BenQ IFP (Interactive Flat Panel) products, please have power supply via a power adapter.
HDMI
HDMI
USB
USB
3.0
HDMI
1.4
MODE

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2. The LED indicator of InstaShow Button will turn red when the Button is trying to connect to
InstaShow Host.
3. Press Present key when the LED indicator turns green.
• Handle the Button cable with care. Rough handling might cause defects.
• Take the plug instead of the cable when inserting or removing InstaShow Buttons.

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Using Cable USB A(F) to USB A(M)
Two USB cables are provided for MacBook and Windows laptop users. One is about 15 cm, and the
other is about 80 cm to suit your usage situation.
1. Insert the HDMI cable of InstaShow Button to the HDMI converter of your laptop.
2. Connect the cable USB A(F) to your laptop.
3. Connect InstaShow Button’s USB jack to the Cable USB A(M).
Make sure your own HDMI converter is workable.
HDMI
USB
Cable USB A(F) to
USB A(M)
HDMI
USB
Cable USB A(F) to
USB A(M)
15cm 80cm

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Pairing InstaShow Button and InstaShow Host
A set of InstaShow™ includes an InstaShow Host and two InstaShow Buttons, which are paired
before shipment. In that case, you don’t need to pair them again. However, if you buy two or more
sets of InstaShow™, and you want to pair a Button with a different Host, you need to follow the
instruction below. If you buy an additional InstaShow Button kit, and you want to pair the new
Buttons with your Host, you need to follow the instruction below as well.
When InstaShow Host is placed on the table
1. Make sure your InstaShow Host is ready with power supply. Connect InstaShow Button’s HDMI
and USB jacks to the corresponding inputs of a laptop.
2. When InstaShow Button is connected to the laptop, the LED indicator of InstaShow Button will
flash red. InstaShow Button is in pairing mode, waiting to pair with your InstaShow Host.
If an InstaShow Button nearby has been paired with an InstaShow Host before, it will turn static green.
USB
3.0
HDMI
1.4
MODE

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3. Press PAIRING key of InstaShow Host for five seconds, then the LED indicator of InstaShow
Host will blink blue for two minutes, waiting to pair with InstaShow button.
4. Press MODE key on the side of InstaShow Button for five seconds. The LED indicator of
InstaShow Button will blink blue for about 10 seconds. The pairing process is ongoing. The
“Pairing” message will be shown on the screen.
The images are for reference only. Each product has different serial number.
PAIRING
00:00:00
00:00:05
MODE
00:00:00
00:00:05
pairing...
pairing sccuess, sn: WDX10001103G

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5. The LED indicator of InstaShow Button turns static green when InstaShow Host and InstaShow
Button are successfully paired.
Waking up InstaShow Host
When InstaShow Host’s power indicator turns 50% static green, press Present key of InstaShow
Button to start presentation and InstaShow Host will wake up automatically.
Storing InstaShow Buttons in the cradle
You are provided with two different ways to store InstaShow Buttons in the cradle. Place InstaShow
Buttons in the cradle vertically (1) and horizontally (2). See the illustration.
The maximum number of InstaShow Buttons you can pair with one InstaShow Host is 16.
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19Starting and stopping presentation
Starting and stopping presentation
This section will guide you on how to start and stop a presentation using InstaShow™.
Getting ready
Make sure that all the connected devices have been powered on and ready for the presentation.
As your InstaShow™ could work with different projectors, IFPs, TVs, or monitors with standard
HDMI ports, the steps required to start a presentation may vary according to the actual environment
and your display specifications. Follow the procedures below and refer to the specified sections for
details.
1. To start a presentation, see Starting presentation on page 19 for details.
2. To stop a presentation, see Idle presentation on page 21 for details.
3. To learn more about InstaVideo, see Play video with InstaShow™ on page 22 for details.
Starting presentation
1. Make sure the power is supplied to InstaShow Host. See Connecting the HDMI cable and power
on page 11 for more information.
2. Choose the HDMI source of the display. You can see the Guide screen.
Guide
Screen

20 Starting and stopping presentation
3. Please follow the instruction on the Guide screen to supply power to InstaShow Button. You can
also see Setting up and power supply of InstaShow Button on page 13 for more information. The
LED indicator of InstaShow Button is in static green when InstaShow Button is connected and
working properly. Then you can see the Idle screen.
4. To start presentation, press Present key.
5. The device starts presenting, and the LED indicator of InstaShow Button turns static blue.
• Make sure the transmission distance between InstaShow Button and InstaShow Host is within 8M and with no
obstacles.
• InstaShow™ supports MacBooks and Windows laptops to mirror an extended desktop.
Present
key
Idle
Screen