Sitecom MD-300 Installation instructions

MD-300
PC on TV
Full Manual
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 3
2 Cautions ............................................................................................................ 4
3 Package content ................................................................................................. 5
4 Setup Possibilities ............................................................................................... 6
5 Quick start ......................................................................................................... 8
6 Using PCon V software user interface...................................................................10
7 Controlling your computers .................................................................................17
8 Web management..............................................................................................19
9 Frequently asked questions.................................................................................25
10 Certifications ...................................................................................................28
Revision 1.0
© Sitecom Europe BV 2011
Note: All the information contained in this manual was correct at the time of publication.
However, as our engineers are always updating and improving the product, your device’s
software may have a slightly different appearance or modified functionality than
presented in this manual.
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1 Introduction
hank you for purchasing the MD-300 PConTV. he MD-300 PConTV is the first device
that can show all content of your Windows as well as Mac computers on your V
wirelessly. You can easily control up to 8 computers with your mouse and/or keyboard.
You can share any content from your computers with your friends and family in your
living room.
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2 Cautions
his device’s design and manufacturer has your safety in mind. In order to safely and
effectively use this device, please read the following before usage.
Usage Cautions
he user should not modify this device. he environmental temperature should be within
+0 ~ +40 degrees Celsius.
Power
he device’s power voltage is DC 5V 2.5A.
When using this device, please connect the supplied AC adapter or AC adapter cable to
the device’s power jack. When placing the adapter cable, make sure it can not get
damaged or be subject to pressure. o reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the
adapter first before cleaning it. Never connect the adapter to the device in a humid or
dusty area. Do not replace the adapter or cable’s wire or connector.
Repair
If the device has a problem, you should take it to an appointed repair centre and let the
specialists do the device. Never repair the device yourself, you might damage the device
or endanger yourself.
Disposing of the device
When you dispose of the device, be sure to dispose it appropriately. Some countries may
regulate disposal of an electrical device, please consult with your local authority.
Others
When using this device, please do not let it come into contact with water or other liquids.
If water is accidentally spilled on the device, please use a dry cloth to absorb the spillage.
Electronic products are vulnerable, when using please avoid shaking or hitting the device,
and do not press the buttons too hard.
- Do not let the device come into contact with water or other liquid.
- Do not disassemble the device, repair the device or change the design of the device,
any damage done will not be included in the repair policy.
- Avoid hitting the device with a hard object, avoid shaking the device and stay away
from magnetic fields.
- If during electrostatic discharge or a strong electromagnetic field the device will
malfunction, unplug the power cable. he device will return to normal performance the
next time it is powered on.
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On/Off button
Ethernet
USB
Antenna
HDMI
Antenna
Power
3 Package content
he following items are included in your PConTV package:
•PConTV device
•Quick Installation Guide
•2 WiFi antennae
•Universal power adaptor
•Installation CD
•User’s Manual (on CD)
•Warranty Card
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4 Setup Possibilities
1. Ethernet setup (recommended : Optimal performance
Local client PC’s and PConTV in full Ethernet setup.
2. Homeplug power-line modem Setup: Optimal performance
Local client PC’s and PConTV in Home Plug** setup.
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3. Partly wireless, Partly Ethernet Setup
Local client PC’s wireless* and PConTV in Ethernet setup.
4. Wireless Setup
Local client PC’s and PConTV in full wireless setup.*
* Performance depends on wireless performance of home ADSL or cable router.
** HomePlug devices sold separately.
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5 Quick start
1. Connect a HDMI cable to the PConTV, connect it to your HDMI input on your V and
turn on your V.
2. Connect the power adaptor to your PConTV, and plug it into a power outlet.
3. Press the Power button on the PConTV to turn on the device.
4. he PConTV will be powered ON. he main menu shown below will be presented on
your V screen when the system is ready.
5. he PConTV receives an IP address from your home router (See ethernet
setup/wireless setup). his may take 30-40 seconds. he default IP address when the
PConTV is not connected to a network is: 192.168.100.10.
6. Insert the PConTV installation CD into your Windows or Mac Computer and follow the
on-screen instructions to install the software.
7. Find the PConTV icon (as shown below) in your ‘Programs\PCon V’ folder (on
Windows) or ‘Applications\PCon V’ folder (on Mac) to launch the PConTV Software
8. Searching WiFi Access Point. Select your PConTV (default SSID is PCon V) from the
list and click the Connect button.
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9. Connect to selected access point.
10. Connecting to PConTV server. If only one server is found, it will automatically
connect to the server.
11. he application will temporarily adjust your Windows or Mac resolution for best
projection result, and then project your screen to V. You should see your Windows
or Mac PC Desktop on the V screen now.
12. o quit a projection, click the <Stop/Play> button on the PConTV software user
interface (as shown below). Your screen resolution will be restored to the original
one.
13. o begin a projection again, click the Play button again.
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6 Using PConTV so tware user inter ace
After you have installed the PConTV software application from the installation CD to your
PC (‘s) you can run the PCon V software user interface to connect to the PConTV. If
there is more than one PConTV active in the same network, the software will list the
devices for you to choose.
Software activation
he first time you launch the PConTV Software user interface, you will see the activation
reminder:
Select "Activate" or select "Remind me later" to postpone activation. In the activation
dialog (as shown on the next page), enter your serial number and optional your email
address and click "Activate now".
he software will connect to the activation server to validate the software. When
connection to the server is successful a message will appear which says that your
software is activated, otherwise the message below will be shown. In this case connect
your PC to the internet and try again.
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Each activation key can be used to register on eight different PCs. If you have trouble
activating your software, please contact customer service for assistance.
Video Mode vs. App Mode
On the PConTV software user interface you can find a switch button to operate two
modes: Video Mode and App Mode.
Video Mode is designed to guarantee smooth video experiences. By default this mode
performs with little latency between your Windows or Mac PC and the V. However, if
you move your mouse connected to the PConTV, it will automatically shorten the latency
for better remote control. his mode is set as default which should work for most users
and gives the best performance for showing video content from your PC on V.
If you carried out the optimal cabled network connection setup (as shown in chapter 2,
setup 1) and prefer to use no latency mode (real-time mode) at all times, you can
choose to drag the switch to App Mode.
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Main Menu Bar (Task bar):
Click <About> to show version information of this program.
Click <Check for Updates> to check for updates.
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Using the ConTV software user interface pop-up Menu
When the PConTV software is running, you can move your mouse cursor to the Menu
button (to be found on the right edge of the PConTV software user interface).
Click on the Menu (as shown above) button to show the menu items.
Click <Remote Box Management> to connect to the PConTV administration web
page.
For more information on the web management, please refer to chapter 7 of this user
manual.
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Click <Search Remote Box> to connect to another PConTV. he last PConTV you
connected is remembered. o connect to another PConTV in your network, Click on
<Rescan>.
Click <Projection quality> to adjust projection image quality in quality requires higher
bandwidth. Default is Normal.
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Click <PC Screen Resolution> to adjust projection image quality. Larger resolution
requires higher bandwidth. Default is Middle.
Click <TV Offset Compensation> Many V’s have an overscan design which will cut the
edges of the PC Desktop shown on the V screen. If you cannot turn off overscan from
your V menu, please use the <TV Offset Compensation> to fit the projected screen
into your V screen.
Drag the sliders to set the offset value. Click <Apply> to update the V projection.
Check the V screen. When the desktop of your PC fits to the V screen size, click
<Close>. Otherwise repeat the steps above and make adjustments until the screen fits
into the V screen exactly. Check <Auto WiFi Connection> to let the PConTV search
and connect to access points, or turn it off to use your original WiFi manager to connect
to access points manually.
Click <WiFi AP-Client Configuration> to setup the PConTV in a wireless connection
with an existing home WiFi router, you can use the AP-Client mode. he quality of the
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wireless performance will be depending on the strength of your Wireless module in your
home router. Please make sure that the signal between your home router (N-type router
recommended) and the PConTV device is good to ensure good performance.
Check the <Enable> button to activate AP-Client mode. Click on the magnifier glass to
search for your home router SSID. Click OK to save the settings. he PConTV will reboot
and connect to your home WiFi router (It may take 30-40 seconds for the PConTV to
retrieve an IP address from your home router. Your home router needs to be able to
deliver IP addresses to clients in DHCP mode (most routers are in DHCP mode by
default).
When your router is set to only work with Static IP addresses you can configure the
PConTV with a static IP address through the device management webpage under the tab
Network Setup. When there is no IP addresses delivered to the PConTV (as presented in
the lower left corner on the V startup screen) the quality of signal of your home router
may be too low. In this case try to setup the PConTV in a wired setup (using Ethernet
cable or power line modem to connect to your home router). When the PConTV is
wirelessly connected to your home router successfully you need to reconnect to the
PConTV from the PConTV Software user interface using the same password as your
home WiFi router when asked for a password.
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7 Controlling your computers
Working with multiple computers
You can use the PConTV with more than one Windows or Mac computer. Just install the
software on every computer you want to use, and then run the software on each
computer. Connected computer names will be shown in the standby screen as shown in
the following picture:
Use a standard USB mouse or keyboard connected to the USB port on the PConTV to
select which computer you want to control on V.
Controlling your C with USB mouse or keyboard
You can connect standard USB mouse or keyboard, to the USB port on the PConTV
device, and then remotely operate your PC.
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Once connected, the mouse or keyboard can be used to select a PC from the PC list
above, and also to operate every PC when its screen is shown on V. If you want to use a
game controller for gaming, attach your controller directly to your laptop or PC.
Controlling your PC with Air Mouse Controller via iPhone®, iPod® Touch, iPad®
or other touch gestured mobile device.
Search for an Air Mouse application in the App Store. Download a suitable program of
your choice. Attach your mobile device using WiFi to the same network your PC and the
PConTV are on and you can control your mouse or keyboard on V using your mobile
device.
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8 Web management
Home page
Make sure your Windows or Mac PC is connected to the PConTV successfully.
Open your browser, and enter the IP address of your PConTV. (You can find the
PConTV IP address on the V screen when the PConTV is powered on and is presenting
the startup screen in the lower left corner of this startup screen). he screen below will
be shown in your browser. Choose your language in the upper right corner and click
<Admin>.
Log in web admin
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Click [Admin] and then enter the password to login to the web page. he default
password is “admin”.
System status
*** Click [System Status] to show current system status.
Model Name: Product model name
Versions:
♦ Firmware version: Product firmware version number.
Network Status:
♦ IP address: IP address of the PConTV device.
♦ Subnet Mask: subnet mask
♦ Default Gateway: default gateway
♦ Wire MAC address: wired network MAC address
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