NETGEAR PTVU1000 User manual

Universal Push2TV HD Adapter
PTVU1000 Installation Guide

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What’s in the Package

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Getting Started
1. Connect the TV Adapter to the HD base.
For table top positioning:
a. Slide the shutter to show the top USB port.
b. Attach the TV Adapter to the HD base.
2. Connect the HD base to your TV using the included HDMI cable.
3. Connect the power cable, as shown below.

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4. Make sure your TV is on and set to display the correct video input.
5. Connect to your TV using an HDMI cable.
The Push2TV unit boots up for about 10 seconds, and the Ready to
Connect screen is displayed on your TV.

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Software Installation
1. On your PC, log in as Administrator, and insert the CD. The Universal
Push2TV Software Setup installation window displays.
.
NOTE: Before installing
the software, be sure to
unplug the PC adapter
from your PC.
2. Select the installation language from the drop-down menu, and click the
Install Universal Push2TV HD Software button to start the installation.
The overall installation time may take up to 15 minutes, depending on the
speed of your PC.
During the installation process, the following utilities are installed:
• Universal Push2TV HD Manager
• USB PnP Sound Driver
• DisplayLink Driver

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Starting the Connection
1. Connect the PC Adapter to a USB port on your PC. Be sure to keep the
PC Adapter in an upright position only.
2. After you plug in the PC adapter, the connection is started automatically.
The laptop screen then displays on your TV, and the Universal Push2TV
icon turns green .
Two additional items then appear in your Microsoft Windows task tray:
• DisplayLink Device to adjust your video display.
• USB PnP Sound Device to set your audio settings.

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Positioning
For best performance, keep the PC Adapter and the TV Adapter at a
maximum distance of 20 feet (approximately 6 meters) from each other,
and with no obstacles between them.
You are all set and ready to go!
NOTE:
• For more information, see the User Manual, accessible through
the icon in the Task tray.
• In Mirror Mode, the screen resolution is chosen automatically for
both the laptop and the HDTV. A better resolution can be found
under the Display icon in the Task tray.

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FAQs
1. What if there is no sound?
Go to Control Panel > Sound, and you can adjust the sound in one of
the following ways:
If using S/PDIF or HDMI
(Digital output)
Click Digital Output USB PnP Sound
Device and click Set Default.
If using 3.5 mm jack
(Analog output)
Click Speakers USB PnP Sound Device
and click Set Default.
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2. What settings should I choose if I’m a Vista or Windows 7 user?
NETGEAR recommends that you use the AERO Desktop Theme for
better video performance.
• Right-click the desktop and select Personalize.
• For Vista, select Window Color and Appearance. Select Open
classic appearance properties for more color options. Select
Windows Aero from the Color Scheme list.
• For Windows, select Aero Themes.
3. How do I optimize Internet video?
Disable hardware acceleration on your Flash Player.
• Right-click the video you are watching, and choose Settings.
• De-select Enable – hardware acceleration.