StarTech.com IPUSB2HDMI User manual

HDMI Video Adapter
Ethernet or USB to HDMI Video
Adapter
IPUSB2HDMI
Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................... 1
Packaging Contents.....................................................................1
System Requirements .................................................................1
Side 1 View..................................................................................2
Side 2 View..................................................................................2
Installation Diagram........................................................ 3
Installation....................................................................... 4
Software Installation for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7.....................4
Hardware Installation for USB .....................................................5
Hardware Installation for Ethernet ...............................................6
Installation for Mac OS X............................................................8
Configuration .................................................................. 9
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 ...........................................................9
Mac OS X ....................................................................................12
Specifications.................................................................. 15
Technical Support........................................................... 16
Warranty Information...................................................... 16

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Introduction
The StarTech.com IPUSB2HDMI Video Adapter offers versatile
performance by providing either a USB-to-HDMI connection or an IP/
Ethernet-to-HDMI connection between a PC and HDMI-capable display
device. The ideal solution for PCs lacking a digital video output or PCs
that require an additional display at long distances/remote locations.
Packaging Contents
1 x IPUSB2HDMI video adapter•
1 x USB cable•
1 x Universal Power Adapter•
1 x Driver Installation CD•
1 x Instruction Manual•
System Requirements
HDMI enabled display device•
Minimum CPU: Intel/AMD 2.4 GHz single core•
Minimum RAM: 1GB•
Microsoft Windows• ®2000/XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit)*
*64-bit only supported over direct USB connection
Apple Mac OS• ®10.4.11 or later (USB operation only)

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Power
LED
Link
LED
HDMI connector
(output)
DC Power
connector
EDID Pass-thru
Switch
USB Hub
connectors RJ45 connector
USB mini-B
connector (host)
Host Connection
Switch
Reset Switch
Side 1 View
Side 2 View

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Installation Diagram
*optional USB accessories
*only one interface can be
used at a time

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Installation
Please note: The following installation steps must be completed prior
to connecting USB adapter to the host computer, to ensure proper
functionality.
Software Installation for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
Insert the Driver CD (included) into the CD/DVD-ROM drive.1.
Browse through the Driver CD and locate the “Setup.exe” file under2.
the “USB to HDMI Software” folder. Double-click on the “Setup.exe”
file to begin the installation process:
When the End User License3.
Agreement appears, please
read and accept it, then click
Next.

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Please wait while the installation package copies the necessary files.4.
Once completed, in the main (root) directory of the CD, run the5.
XP_VS_Setup.exe file top being the driver installation.
When the end of the installation is reached, click “Finish” to restart6.
the computer system.
After Windows has fully loaded, the Video Adapter will be ready to7.
use.
Hardware Installation for USB
Set the EDID slide switch to the ON position.1.
Plug the power adapter into the HDMI Video Adapter. The Power2.
LED will light up steady.
Slide the “Input” selection switch to USB.3.
Plug in the USB Video Adapter adapter to the computer. Windows4.
should start to automatically load the drivers. Once complete, you
should see this icon in your System Tray:

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To verify the installation, right-click on “My5.
Computer” and select Manage to open the
Computer Management window.
In the left pane of the Computer Management window, click on6.
Device Manager.
In the right pane of the Computer Management window, click on7.
Universal Serial Bus Controllers, and ensure that the USB Video
Adapter is listed underneath. Under the Sound category, will be a
CMedia USB Audio device.
Additional (up to 4) HDMI Video Adapters can now be connected to8.
the computer system. Each device will add additonal entries to the
Device Manager. Note that only one audio device can be used by
Windows at a time. So audio will only be output to one of the HDMI
Video Adapters.
OPTIONAL: Connect any USB peripherals to be shared along with
the HDMI Video Adapter, into the available USB hub ports on the unit.
They will appear as directly connected to the computer system.
Hardware Installation for Ethernet
Set the EDID slide switch to the ON position.1.
Connect the power adapter to the HDMI Video Adapter. The Power2.
LED will light up steady.
Slide the “Input” selection switch to Ethernet.3.
Connect the RJ45 connector on the HDMI Video Adapter to an4.
available Ethernet port on the network equipment, or directly to the
computer system.

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If a DHCP server is available, the HDMI Video Adapter will5.
automatically obtain an IP address and network settings to be able
to communicate with other devices on the network.
If a DHCP server is not available, such as connecting directly to a
computer system, the computer system must be set to use an IP
address of 169.254.10.1 to be able to communicate with the HDMI
Video Adapter.
Launch the USB Server software6.
from the desktop Icon.
The USB Server software will list7.
the HDMI Video Adapter, with it’s
currently assigned IP address.
Under it will be listed all
components of the HDMI Video
Adapter that can be accessed by
the computer system (i.e. video
and audio components).
Double-click on the component that needs to be connected, or8.
highlight the component and click the “Connect” button. The Icon will
change colour from green to orange.
The connected component will then be detected by the computer9.
system and be accessible as if directly connected.
To disconnect the component, double-click on it again, or highlight10.
it and click the “Disconnect” button.
OPTIONAL: Connect any USB peripherals to be shared along with
the HDMI Video Adapter, into the available USB hub ports on the unit.
They will appear as additional connectable components in the USB
Server software.

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Installation for Mac OS X
Insert the Driver CD (included) into the CD/DVD-ROM drive.1.
Browse through the Driver CD and locate the “DisplayLink-OSX”2.
.dmg file. Double-click on this file to begin the installation process:
Double Click the “DislpayLink3.
Software Installer.pkg” to install
the software.
Once the installation is complete,4.
click the “Restart” button. The
computer will automatically
reboot, so make sure to close/
save any files you have opened,
before pressing this button.
After the computer has restarted, plug in the HDMI Video Adapter to5.
an available USB 2.0 port. The adapter should now be ready to use.
If you wish to add additional HDMI Video Adapters, simply plug them6.
into available USB 2.0 ports. A maximum total of 4 HDMI Video
Adapters can be used on a computer. Note that only one audio
device can be used by Mac OS at a time. So audio will only be
output to one of the HDMI Video Adapters.

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Conguration
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
To configure the image being displayed by the monitor that is
connected to the HDMI Video Adapter, right-click on a blank section
of the desktop, select Properties, then click on the Settings tab to
display the following screen:
For Vista, right-click on a blank section of the desktop and select
Personalize, then select Screen Resolution on the next screen.

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Configure the secondary display by selecting it from the drop-down
menu, then adjusting the desired settings:
Using the Second Display in Extended Mode
In Extended Mode, the monitor that is connected to the HDMI Video
Adapter creates an extension of the Windows Desktop displayed on
the primary monitor. To set the display to function in this mode (once
selected from the drop-down menu), check the box marked Extend my
windows desktop onto this monitor, then arrange its position (virtually)
with respect to the primary monitor by dragging the monitor icons
(shown above as Primary/Secondary orientation) to reflect the physical
orientation of the displays.
Using the Second Display in Clone Mode (default)
In Clone Mode, the monitor that is connected to the HDMI Video
Adapter simply mirrors the image displayed on the primary monitor. To
set the display to function in this mode (once selected from the drop-
down menu), uncheck the box marked Extend my windows desktop
onto this monitor.
Designating the Primary Display
To select which of the connected monitors will act as the primary
display, select the monitor that will be used as the Primary Display from
the Drop-down menu (referenced on page 4), and place a checkmark
next to Use this device as the primary monitor. On some displays it is
necessary to disable the main display (i.e. uncheck the box marked
Extend my Windows display onto this monitor for the main display).
Following this change, the monitor connected to the HDMI Video
Adapter will remain set as the primary display even if the computer
enters hibernate mode or operation is suspended or powered down. If
the monitor is disconnected from the HDMI Video Adapter, or the HDMI
Video Adapter is removed from the host computer, the original monitor
will revert to being the primary display.

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Alternate Configuration
Following the software installation for the HDMI Video Adapter, you
may have noticed an icon in the taskbar as illustrated below. Clicking
on this icon will open a menu that offers configuration of the display
(connected to the HDMI Video Adapter):
Here, you can set the secondary display to act as an extension of the
primary desktop, or as a mirror image that duplicates the contents on
the primary display.
Similarly, the screen resolution, color quality, position of the screen and
rotation of the screen can be adjusted from this menu.
To disable the secondary display, select Off.
Media Playback
Please note that while operating in Extended Mode, the HDMI Video
Adapter can display media files and DVDs using a broad variety of
media players, however in Clone Mode, limited support is available for
video playback.
Audio Playback
The audio component of the HDMI Video Adapter adds a new USB
sound device to the system. This will be selected by default, but on
some system it may need to be selected manually through the Sound
and Audio Devices in the Control Panel. Audio will only be passed
through the converter to the HDMI display. Any speakers connected
directly to the computer system will not be active, while audio is being
sent to the HDMI Video Adapter. If multiple HDMI Video Adapters are
connected to the computer system, only one audio device can be used.
So audio can only be output to one of the HDMI Video Adapters.

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Mac OS X
To configure the display settings and monitor positions, bring up the
Displays Preferences from the System Preferences menu:
The Display settings for each display will appear on the individual
monitors themselves. To configure them all from a single location,
press the “Gather Windows” button and each screen’s Displays
Preferences windows will appear on that display.
All supported video resolutions will appear in the list on the left side.
To change the positioning of each display, click on the “Arrangement“
button (found only on the primary display) and you can then virtually
reposition each display.

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Using the Adapter in Extended or Mirror Mode
By default the USB Video Adapter will be setup as an extended display.
To change the display as a mirrored/cloned display, check the “Mirror
Display” box on the “Arrangement” page for that monitors Displays
settings window. To return the monitor to an extended display, uncheck
this option.
To use both extended and mirrored displays simultaneously, turn off
mirroring then in the “Arrangement” page press and hold the ‘cmd’ and
‘alt’ keys and drag and drop the display you wish to mirror over the
primary display (shown with the white bar).
Repeat this with each display you wish to mirror, all others will act as
an extended display.
Changing the Primary Display
You can change which display is the primary display by moving the
Menu Bar between displays. Changing the primary display affects
where new windows appear and the position of the Dock.
To move the Menu Bar, click the white menu bar and drag it to the
display you wish to become the primary.
Configuring Displays from the Menu Bar
If you have checked the “Show displays in menu bar” in the Display
Preferences window, then you can configure displays by clicking the
display icon in the menu bar. This will show a menu similar to the
following:

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Media Playback
Please note that while operating in Extended Mode, the USB Display
Adapter can display media files and DVDs using a broad variety of
media players, however in Clone Mode, limited support is available for
video playback.
Audio Playback
The audio component of the HDMI Video Adapter adds a new USB
sound device to the system. This will be selected by default, but on
some system it may need to be selected manually through the Sound
Preferences in System Preferences. Audio will only be passed through
the converter to the HDMI display. Any speakers connected directly to
the computer system will not be active, while audio is being sent to the
HDMI Video Adapter. If multiple HDMI Video Adapters are connected
to the computer system, only one audio device can be used. So audio
can only be output to one of the HDMI Video Adapters.

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Specications
Bus Interface USB2.0
TCP/IP
Connectors
1 x HDMI
1 x USB mini-B
1 x RJ45
2 x USB type A
1 x DC power
LEDs 1 x Power
1 x Link
Maximum Video Resolution 1680x1050
Supported Number of
Adapters (per system)
USB: 4
Ethernet: 1
Maximum Data Transfer Rate USB 2.0: 480Mbps
Ethernet: 100Mbps
Power Adapter 5VDC, 2.6A, center positive
Operating Temperature 0oC ~ 40oC
Storage Temperature -20oC ~ 60oC
Humidity 20~90% RH (no condensation)
Dimensions 90.0mm x 120.0mm x 30.0mm
Weight 220g
Compatible Operating
Systems
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
(32/64-bit)*
Mac OS 10.4.11 or later
(USB operation only)
*64-bit only supported over direct USB connection

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Warranty Information
This product is backed by a one year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in
materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial
date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned
for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion.
The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does
not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse,
abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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