ScreenBeam SBWD100B, SBT200DI User manual

ScreenBeam
Wireless Display Kit
User Manual
For Catalog # SBWD100KIT01
V2

Table of Contents
Part I. Introduction..........................................................................................................................1
1.1. Features..........................................................................................................................1
1.2. System Requirements ..................................................................................................1
1.3. Meeting ScreenBeam Wireless Display Kit...............................................................2
Part II. Connecting to a ScreenBeam Wireless Display Receiver...........................................3
2.1. Install ScreenBeam Wireless Display Software........................................................3
2.2. Set up the ScreenBeam Wireless Display Receiver................................................3
2.3. Pairing the Transmitter with Receiver.........................................................................4
2.4. Selecting a Wireless Channel......................................................................................5
Part III. Setting Wireless Display Preferences........................................................................8
3.1. Preferences Window.....................................................................................................8
3.2. Windows Viewing Configuration................................................................................10
Part IV. Updating the Software................................................................................................11
Part V. Frequently Asked Questions..........................................................................................13

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Part I. Introduction
The ScreenBeam Wireless Display Kit wirelessly mirrors all your favorite content and
productivity apps from your mobile device screen onto a HDTV, without a Wi-Fi network or
wireless router. The kit contains everything users need to create a point-to-point connection
between the device and the room display. This dedicated connection means users don’t
worry about crashing, lag times, and choppy or freezing video. It saves time and money by
eliminating the need to run cables and drill holes.
With ScreenBeam Wireless Display Kit, users beam their favorite videos, photos and
movies to the best high-definition display in the house. Connect the ScreenBeam wireless
display receiver to the HDTV and wirelessly display content from a Windows device. The
ScreenBeam Wireless Display Kit includes a ScreenBeam USB Transmitter 2 that plugs
into a Windows 7/8 legacy device lacking native Miracast to connect to a ScreenBeam
receiver and take advantage of wireless display. Sit back and watch movies from Netflix,
Hulu, Amazon, or YouTube. Share vacation photos and videos with the entire family,
without having to huddle around a tiny screen.
1.1. Features
Mirror your compatible device screen onto HDTV or HD projector wirelessly
Extend the laptop display to the HDTV while you work on the main desktop
Works with legacy Windows 7/8 laptops, PCs, or tablets
Support HDTV with HDMI input
Does not require existing Wi-Fi router
Easy setup, everything you need is included
1.2. System Requirements
(For the application software)
Laptop, tablet or PC with Windows 7 or 8 (32/64-Bit) andAMD A6 or Intel Gen 3 Core i3
equivalent with 2GB of memory, 150 MB of hard disk spaces and a USB 2.0 port.

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1.3. Meeting ScreenBeam Wireless Display Kit
The ScreenBeam Wireless Display Kit contains three components:
- ScreenBeam Wireless Display receiver
- ScreenBeam USB Transmitter 2
- ScreenBeam Wireless Display software (download online)
The ScreenBeam USB Transmitter 2 has a single USB connection, used to connect it to a
USB port on a Windows 7/8 laptop/PC without native Miracast support. The ScreenBeam
Wireless Display receiver receives video transmissions from the laptop/PC through the
ScreenBeam USB Transmitter 2, and display on the HDTV. To use ScreenBeam in this
manner, you must install the ScreenBeam Wireless Display software on the computer.

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Part II. Connecting to a ScreenBeam
Wireless Display Receiver
This chapter details the necessary steps to connect to the ScreenBeam Wireless Display
receiver. To prepare for the wireless display connection, you will need the following items:
ScreenBeam USB Transmitter 2
ScreenBeam Wireless Display receiver
ScreenBeam Wireless Display software
A laptop, tablet or PC running Windows 7 or 8
A HDTV with HDMI port
2.1. Install ScreenBeam Wireless Display Software
1. Download ScreenBeam Wireless Display software to your laptop, tablet or PC from
www.actiontec.com/products/sbupdate.php.
2. Click ScreenBeam_setup.exe and follow the on-screen instructions.
2.2. Set up the ScreenBeam Wireless Display Receiver
1. Place the receiver next to the monitor or projector.
2. Using an HDMI cable, connect one end to the receiver’s HDMI port and the other
end to the HDMI port on the monitor or projector.
3. Connect the power port to the receiver and plug it in.
4. Turn on the monitor or projector and select an HDMI input.
5. In approximately 30 seconds, the monitor or projector will display a Ready to
Connect screen.

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2.3. Pairing the Transmitter with Receiver
1. Plug the transmitter into a USB port on your laptop, tablet or PC.
2. Launch the ScreenBeam wireless display software by clicking the icon on the
Windows desktop.
Note: If the main screen is not displayed after the software is launched, you can find it in
the Notification Area. Click the ScreenBeam Wireless Display icon to display the main
screen.
3. Click Add a Receiver on the control panel of the software, and find your receiver
name. This is the same name that appears on the Ready to Connect screen on

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the monitor or projector.
4. APIN will appear on the screen. Enter the PIN in the software, and click Next to pair
your transmitter and receiver.
The ScreenBeam wireless display receiver and ScreenBeam USB Transmitter 2 are now
paired. As a result, you should see your laptop, tablet or PC’s screen on the HDTV monitor.
2.4. Selecting a Wireless Channel
The ScreenBeam Wireless Display software scans your environment and selects the
cleanest channel (5GHz band) automatically for the wireless connection. You can also
manually select a preferred channel. To manually select a wireless channel:
1. In the ScreenBeam Wireless Displaysoftware, click Add areceiver onthemainwindow.
2. In Add a ScreenBeam Receiver window, select a preferred channel in the Channel
drop-down list.

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Note: “Auto” is recommended, which allows the software to automatically select the
cleanest channel available.
3. Select your receiver and then click Connect to connect to the receiver.
4. The selected channel will be used.
You can also define a wireless channel in the Preferences window:
1. Make sure the laptop, tablet or PC is disconnected from the receiver.
2. Right-click the icon in NotificationArea of the laptop, tablet or PC’s desktop and select
Preferences.
3. Select a preferred channel in the Wireless Channel list, and click OK.

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Note: The wireless channel configuration in the Preferences window is used for a
persistent connection. Generally, “Auto” is recommended.
4. Reconnect the laptop, tablet or PC to the receiver. The selected channel will be used.

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Part III. Setting Wireless Display
Preferences
This chapter details how to adjust the options available to you when transmitting a device’s
display to an HDTV monitor. Most of these settings reside in the Preferences window.
3.1. Preferences Window
To open the Preferences window, right-click the ScreenBeam icon from the Notification
Area of the laptop, tablet or PC’s desktop. When the ScreenBeam options menu appears,
click Preferences.
Note: Ensure the laptop, tablet or PC is disconnected from the receiver before making any
of the following changes.

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Language
Select the language used by the ScreenBeam wireless display software.
Wireless Channel
“Auto” is the recommended setting since this setting will automatically select the
cleanest channel. If you are manually selecting a channel, the receiver will remain on
that channel until it is set to another channel or back to “Auto.”
Display Content
The ScreenBeam receiver will adjust resolution based on content selected. Video
Playback adjusts to a lower resolution for an optimal video viewing experience
whereas Slideshow adjusts to a higher resolution when viewing pictures and text.
Adjust Screen Size
The slider allows you to change the display size on the HDTV monitor. If the picture on
the HDTV screen is overscanned–that is, the picture looks too big to fit on the screen,
adjust the size until the display fits the HDTV screen.
Enable Push Button pairing
Allow your laptop to connect with a ScreenBeam receiver without entering a Personal
Identification Number (PIN).
Enable Low-Resolution mode
Transmit lower resolution images to the HDTV monitor for a seamless video
experience.

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Restore defaults
Reset all settings to the factory default.
3.2. Windows Viewing Configuration
Mirroring
By default, ScreenBeam wireless display mirrors the screen of your laptop, tablet or
PC onto the HDTV monitor.
Extended Desktop
ScreenBeam can be used to take advantage of Windows Extended Desktop mode on
your laptop, tablet or PC, which creates a single desktop that stretches across both the
source device screen and the HDTV monitor. To use Extended Desktop, toggle the
display output type on your Windows 7/8 laptop, tablet or PC. Additionally, you can use
a hot key, or manually configure it from the system’s Display settings. Refer to your
laptop, tablet or PC user guide for more information.

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Part IV. Updating the Software
1. Make sure your laptop, tablet or PC is disconnected from the receiver. Right-click the
ScreenBeam icon from the Notification Area of the laptop, tablet or PC’s desktop and
select “Check for updates…”.
Note: Internet is required to update the software
2. The software will check for the latest version automatically.
3. When the check is complete, it will indicate whether an update is available. If so, click
Update now to complete software update.

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Part V. Frequently Asked Questions
This chapter lists a series of frequently asked questions concerning the operation of the
ScreenBeam devices.
Note: Go to https://actiontec.zendesk.com for more information
The ScreenBeam Wireless Display software shows that it can’t find the transmitter.
Unplug and plug in the transmitter, wait about a minute for Windows driver installation.
Then, launch the software again. If the software still can’t find the transmitter, open the
Windows Device Manager and under Network, make sure the transmitter is NOT disabled.
My Windows’ firewall or anti-virus software generates a pop-up notification that
ScreenBeam is trying to open a port.
The transmitter requires Windows to temporarily open a port to stream content to your
ScreenBeam Receiver. Click Allow if the message appears. In some cases, the anti-virus
software may not pop-up the notification, so you will need to manually disable the anti-virus
software.
My ScreenBeam Wireless Display software doesn’t show any ScreenBeam Receiver.
Make sure your ScreenBeam receiver and transmitter are completed set up and plugged in.
Relaunch the software and select “Add a receiver” to find your receiver.
My laptop, tablet or PC generates “Color scheme has been changed” pop-up
notification. Is this a problem?
No. Select “Keep the current color scheme and don’t show this message again.”
The image shown on my TV looks bigger/smaller than the size of the monitor. How
can I adjust the image size?
Right-click the ScreenBeam icon in Windows’ Notification Area at the bottom right of the
desktop, and select Preferences to adjust the screen size. Please make sure the laptop,
tablet or PC is disconnected from the receiver before making this change.
Why is my laptop, tablet or PC’s audio muted once I connect to the ScreenBeam
Receiver?
Your laptop, tablet or PC is muted because the audio is now being broadcast on the TV.
I am experiencing choppy video or out-of-sync audio.
You can try three ways to improve the performance.
- When playing a video, ensure the ScreenBeam software is set for Video Playback
under Display Content in the Preferences Window.
- Make sure your ScreenBeam receiver is placed in an open space to avoid any
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- Make sure your laptop, tablet or PC power settings are set to “Maximum
Performance.”
When watching a video, sometimes a horizontal line appears on the screen.
This may occur if you use Windows Media Player to play videos. Try another media
player application.
Can I play a DVD or Blu-ray video when using ScreenBeam Wireless display?
No, ScreenBeam USB Transmitter 2 and ScreenBeam wireless display software do not
support protected content of DVD/Blu-ray video streaming.
My ScreenBeam wireless display software cannot connect or pair with a
ScreenBeam receiver.
Reboot your laptop, tablet or PC and ScreenBeam receiver. If that doesn’t work, select a
different wireless channel.
Appendix
Devices Supported/Compatibility
Windows 7/8 laptops, desktop PCs, tablets that lack native Miracast support.
System Requirements
HDTV with HDMI port
Laptops, desktop PCs, tablets with Windows 7 or 8 (32/64-bit); AMD A6 or Intel Gen 3 Core
i3 equivalent; 2 GB of memory; 150 MB of hard disk spaces; and USB 2.0 port
Product Specifications
ScreenBeam Wireless Display Receiver
Language: Multi-language
A/V Interface: HDMI
Port: USB host 2.0
Video Output: Up to 720p with ScreenBeam USB Transmitter 2
Audio Output: LPCM supported
Wireless: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n dual-band 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz
Wireless Security: WPA2, WPS PIN pairing, AES 128 bit
Content Protection: HDCP 2.1
Power Input: 5V / 2A
Power Consumption: <4W
Dimensions: 3.07 x 2.95 x 0.79 inch
ScreenBeam USB Transmitter 2
Wireless: 802.11/a/b/g/n/ac dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz

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I/O: USB 2.0 type A
Regulatory Compliance
FCC, IC, UL
Disclaimers
• Actual display resolution depends on many factors, including source signal quality and
CPU power.
• Minimum system requirements apply.
• Not compatible with iOS devices.
Warranty
One year limited
GPL Info
For GNU General Public License (GPL) related information, go to
http://opensource.actiontec.com
Technical Support
Go to http://actiontec.zendesk.com for product support, updates, and more information
including:
- Software updates
- Troubleshooting
- Registration
- FAQs
Technical Support Phone Number
United States: 1-888-436-0657