Veebeam laptop-to-TV content streamer User manual

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FCC Statement
This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in a residential installa-
tion. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used according to the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equip-
ment off and on, the user 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 equipment or devices
• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s
• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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.
This equipment may only be operated indoors. Operation outdoors is in violation of 47 U.S.C. 301 and could subject the
operator to serious legal penalties.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Industry Canada Compliance Statement lAvis de Conformité à la Réglementation d’Industrie Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
H.264/AVC
This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer
to (1) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (2) decode AVC video that was encoded
by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed
to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be
obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C. See http://www.mpegla.com.
Rovi ACP
This product incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by US patents and other intellectual property
rights of Rovi Corporation. The use of Rovi Corporation’s copy protection technology in the product must be authorised
by Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.
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2) Connect to Your TV
Connect the Veebeam box to your TV using the AV cable (or HDMI cable).* Turn your TV on and
select the correct video input on the TV.
Plug the Veebeam box into a wall socket. Remove the USB antenna from its cradle, and check
that the light in front of the box comes on.
Your TV will soon display the Veebeam start-up screen.
VEEBEAM HD (shown)**
*Where possible, Veebeam recommends connecting via an HDMI cable for best performance.
**Veebeam SD does not include an HDMI or Optical Audio port, and has one USB port.
3) Insert USB Antenna
Insert the USB antenna into an open USB port on your laptop.
Wait for the indicator on the USB antenna to stay lit
and the Veebeam system tray (Windows) or menu bar
(Mac OS) icon to turn green. This signifies that your
laptop is connected to your TV.
You’re Done!
Your TV should now display your desktop.
4) Using Veebeam
Screencasting Mode (default):
This is the default mode Veebeam comes up in when you plug in the USB antenna. Use this
mode to display your desktop on your TV or share websites with friends and family.
Video PlayTo Mode:
Use this mode to enjoy the best video quality when playing local media files. You can enter
this mode and control media playback by launching the Veebeam Player using the system
tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac OS). To revert to the Desktop Mode, simply press the
stop button in the Veebeam Player.
Veebeam is designed to work when the TV and laptop are in the same room.
The box should be visible from the laptop to optimize the wireless connection.
5) Getting Help
User Manual:
For detailed instructions on setting up your Veebeam box, download the User Guide from
www.veebeam.com under Support/Documentation.
Online Support:
For additional questions on setting up your Veebeam box, go to www.veebeam.com
and select Support.
Your Veebeam Includes
*Premium cables sold separately.
1) Install Software
Note: Before starting, please ensure that you’ve installed the latest OS and PC OEM
updates on your laptop.
Download the latest Veebeam software from www.veebeam.com/download
and install it on the laptop you wish to connect to your TV.
After installation, a Veebeam icon will
appear in the system tray (Windows) or will
appear on the menu bar when the USB antenna
is inserted (Mac OS).
Be sure and check on www.veebeam.com
for the latest information on minimum system
requirements, operating systems supported
(under Product/SD or HD) and known issues
(under Support/Downloads and FAQs).
VEEBEAM BOX
COMPOSITE A /V CABLE*
USB ANTENNA
POWER SUPPLY
If your TV supports HDMI and/or digital audio inputs, you can improve your
system’s performance by using premium cables (sold separately).
Ranking of Video/Audio Performance by Set-up:
Notes: 1) If you use an HDMI video cable, you don’t need a separate audio cable.
2) The speed of your broadband internet connection may impact the
playback of web-based content.
VIDEO AUDIO
Composite *** Stereo
***
HDMI ***** Optical
*****
HDMI *****