Optoma UHDCast Pro User manual

UHDCast Pro
User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Standard accessories....................................................................................................................................... 6
Hardware Installation..................................................................................................................................... 6
SETUP AND INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................... 7
Step 1 - Connect the UHDCast Pro to the projector............................................................................. 7
Step 2 –Turn on projector and select HDMI source ........................................................................... 8
Step 3 –Download and install the EZCast Pro app.............................................................................. 9
Step 4 –Connect to wireless SSID (UHDCastPro_xxxxxxxx) ............................................................ 9
Step 4 –Using the UHDCast Pro................................................................................................................10
FEATURES................................................................................................................................................................13
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION..........................................................................................................................27

SAFETY
Copyright
© Copyright 2019. This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under
international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained
herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author.
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no
representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to
revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the
manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes
Trademarks
Optoma and its logo is a registered trademark of Optoma Corporation. Optoma Europe Ltd is the licensee of
the registered trademark. Android and Chrome OS are registered trademark of Google Inc. Windows is a
registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. OS X is registered
trademarks of Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries
and is used under license. HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. USB-Type C™ and
USB-C™ are registered trademark of USB Implementers Forum).

FCC
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This device generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the device off
and on is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the device and receiver.
Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected...
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Notice: Shielded cables
All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with
FCC regulations.
Caution
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, which
is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this projector.
Operation Conditions
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Notice: Canadian users
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Remarque l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Declaration of conformity
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU (including amendments).
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
RED 2014/53/EU
WEEE
Disposal instructions
Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and
ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle it.

INTRODUCTION
Standard accessories
Type-C USB Charging Cable
HDMI extension Cable
Hardware Installation
HDMI connector: Can be connected to your projector.
Type-C Power Connector: Can be connected to the external 5V DC power supply to power
on UHDCast Pro. Please be noted that the electric current should not less than 1.5A.
LED Indicator: The blue LED will be lighted after power on.
Reset Button: Press and hold for 6 seconds to reset to factory resets.

SETUP AND INSTALLATION
Step 1 - Connect the UHDCast Pro to the projector
* Adapter is not included in the box

Step 2 –Turn on projector and select HDMI source
a.
b.
The following screen will be displayed

Step 3 –Download and install the EZCast Pro app
Android / iOS / Windows / OSX / Chrome OS
www.optoma.com
*Supports Android 5 and above, iOS10 and above, Windows 7 and above, Mac OS 10.11
and after, Chrome OS
Step 4 –Connect to wireless SSID (UHDCastPro_xxxxxxxx)
Note: You may be asked to enter a password. The password can be found in the top right
corner of the projector screen
UHDCastPro_xxxxxxxx

Step 4 –Using the UHDCast Pro
1. Open the app
2. Search Device
3. Connect to UHDCastPro_xxxxxxxx
4. Connect to router
The first time you launch the app, there will be a pop up WiFi router list so that you can link
with your WiFi router through UHDCast Pro device to keep internet surfing.

Select the required network you wish to connect to and enter the password if required.
Android / iOS interface

Windows / macOS / Chrome OS interface
You can then setup how you want to connect to the UHDCast Pro dongle
Note: Sometimes the connection between the UHDCast Pro and your mobile device may
disconnect because your WiFi router may change channel. If this happens please
reconnect again.

FEATURES
1. Native Mirror Function
The UHDCast Pro supports casting and mirroring function among multiple OS, thus
enabling you to mirror your Windows, android and iOS device without installing any app.
1.1. Android
I. Click in your setting menu and select the SSID that matches with your dongle.
Please make sure your device supports Miracast protocol. Note the Cast Logo may vary
on different devices.
II.Once connected, user may see the mirror screen on the external display.
1.2. iOS
I. Connect your iOS device to UHDCast Pro in the WiFi list. Or connect your iOS device
and Dongle to the same WAP (WirelessAccess Point).
II.Click in your menu and select the SSID that matches your dongle.
III. Once connected, user may see the mirror screen on the external display.
1.3. Windows
I. Open your Windows Settings Menu, then enter the Display section.
II.User may find the SSID of the dongle. Once connected, user may see the mirror
screen on the external display. Based on different using scenarios, you may select
different methods, including Duplicate, Extend, etc.
1.4. macOS
I. Connect your iOS device to UHDCast Pro in the Wi-Fi list. Or connect your iOS device
and Dongle to the same WAP (WirelessAccess Point).
II.Click in your menu and select the SSID that matches your dongle.
III. Once connected, user may see the mirror screen on the external display.

2. EZCast Pro App Introduction
2.1. EZNote
View all the devices’ casting content on the output screen directly on their own device and make notes.
2.2. EZKeep
Review notes saved previously in EZKeep. Other than browsing notes, you can also add bookmarks, edit
note information, make comments, delete notes, etc.
2.3. EZChannel
A collection of the most popular and latest online videos on the EZChannel home page. Videos include
movies, TV series, 24-hour news. In the upper right corner, there will be a HQ/LQ button, which allows you
to alternate between High Quality (HQ) and Low Quality (LQ) video.
2.4. Photo
Browse through images stored on your device and cast them on the UHDCast Pro. The app also supports
slideshow mode, with four different timing transition options (3s, 5s, 10s, 30s per photo).
2.5. Camera
Cast a live view from your device’s camera
2.6. Music
Stream audio stored on your device. Please note that when streaming music to external display, UHDCast
Pro only accepts one device as an audio source.
2.7. Video
Cast video content stored on your device. Please note during Split Screen mode all connected devices will
disconnect from the network display mode when using the Video function,

2.8. Document (iOS only)
Reviewing document in EZCast Pro App, supporting mainstream document formats, including Microsoft’s
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Apple’s Pages, Numbers, and Keynotes.
2.9.Web
Browse the web directly through the app without using a 3rd party browser. To provide better browsing
experience, EZCast Pro App already integrated web portals like Google, Facebook, Yahoo, YouTube, etc.
Users who already owned EZCast account, may login first and browse bookmarks saved before.
2.10.Cloud Storage
Access content stored in cloud service, such as Dropbox, Google Drive, etc. With this function, user may
browse, edit, delete or manage their cloud storage without leaving EZCast Pro App.
2.11.AirView
View the content displayed on the external display on your own device. This function also allows the user to
choose the preferred refresh rate. Please note that user may choose the preferred refresh rate in the
Setting menu.

3. Setting
Change the WiFi, Language, Device Name, Resolution etc.
3.1 Scan 5G SSID and Connect
Connecting the UHDCast Pro to your preferred networking by selecting SSID and entering WiFi password.
After setting up, the user may utilize wireless function such as online video streaming, web browsing, etc.
3.2 Language
Change the language on the UHDCast Pro. Supported languages: English, French, German, Chinese, etc.
3.3 Device Name
Set your own SSID for the UHDCast Pro. Please note that before turning off SSID function, making sure
that UHDCast Pro is connected to WiFi router, otherwise would cause UHDCast Pro to lose wireless
connectivity. User will have to do hard reset for UHDCast Pro to regain wireless connectivity.
3.4Resolution
The optimal output resolution will be automatically selected. However, if you wish to change the output
resolution you can do so manually.
3.5EZAir Mode
EZAir mode provids mirroring from iOS device, including iPhone and iPad.
User may choose "Mirror only" or "Screen Mirror+Video Streaming". The former can only mirror the screen
content, while the latter can cast both screen and audio content to external display.

3.6 AirView
When turning on AirView mode, with users’ own device, you may see all the casting content captured from
external display. This function also enables the user to choose the preferred refresh rate.
3.7Castcode Control
When turning on, the user may mirror the screen by entering castcode displayed on the standby screen.
3.8 Max Connections
The host may decide the number of devices that allowed to connect to UHDCast Pro. The default setting is
8 users.
Note: When increasing the number of connected devices, the bandwidth will decrease for each device

4. Advanced Setting
Provides users with various custom configurations.
4.1Link Status
See all the devices connected to UHDCast Pro, including detailed information like device name, IP address,
and Role.
4.2 Conference Control
This function is only for the Host user. With Host authorisation, a user can assign each device with their
own casting area, disconnecting all device, or assigning Host authorisation to others.
4.3Network Management
4.3.1 Scan 5G SSID and Connect
Connecting the UHDCast Pro to your preferred networking by selecting SSID and entering WiFi password.
After setting up, the user may utilize wireless function such as online video streaming, web browsing, etc.
4.3.2 WiFi IP Setting
With this function, UHDCast Pro will set up a default IP address and Netmask. For an advanced setting,
the user may manually configure the IP address, Gateway, Netmask, and DNS for UHDCast Pro.
4.3.3 WiFi Password
Set a WiFi password for UHDCast Pro. You can also hide the WiFi password from the standby screen.
4.3.4 WiFi Channel
Configure the WiFi Channel manually, such as Country, Channel, and Bandwidth. Note you will not be
able to change the WiFi Channel when the UHDCast Pro is connected with an external router.
4.4Admin Setting

Admin Setting is built for advanced users like IT admins, MIS engineers. In this section, premium users
are allowed to provide Digital certificate for UHDCast Pro, setting SNMP for mass devices configuration
deployment, updating UHDCast Pro through OTAServer, etc.
4.4.1 Admin Password
Set a new Admin Password for UHDCast Pro.
4.4.2 WiFi Enterprise
WiFi Enterprise function allows user uploading Digital certificate.
4.4.3 Host Authority
Specify a Host user for Conference Control, Device manager control, Network setup control, and Reboot
control.
4.4.4 Internet Access Control
All allowed: Any device can access the Internet through the UHDCast Pro.
Casting users allowed: Device that are casting through UHDCast Pro are allowed to access to the
Internet.
All denied: No devices have access to the internet through UHDCast Pro.
4.4.5 SNMP
IT admin may apply the same configuration to many UHDCast Pro at once.
4.4.6 My Screen
Choose the wallpaper based on their preference. Note: The updated file must be JPEG format that
smaller than 3MB, fitting in 1920x 1080.

4.4.7 OTA URL
IT admin may facilitate OTA URL function for deploying a new firmware version to many devices at once.
4.4.8 Connection
Connect to the UHDCast Pro in three different ways
i. Via Router Allowed: Device may connect to UHCast Pro through Router.
ii. Direct Link Only: Device can only connect to UHDCast Pro through Direct Link.
iii. Via Router Only: Device can only connect to UHDCast Pro through Router.
4.4.9 Upgrade
Upgrading to latest firmware through this function.
4.4.10 Reset to default
Resetting UHDCast Pro to factory default. Please note that once clicking OK, all your configuration will
be reset.
4.5Reboot
Rebooting UHDCast Pro for troubleshooting.
4.6About
Listing detailed information about UHDCast Pro, including SSID, Firmware version, Internet IP address,
MAC address, etc.