Actiontec SBWD60A User Manual

ScreenBeam Mini 2
Wireless Display
Receiver

Model #: SBWD60A

User Manual

Ver 1.0

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction 1

Package Contents 1
Features 2
System Requirements 2

2 Connecting the Receiver 3

Connecting to an HDTV 3
Setting Up the First Time 5

3 Display and Control Options 16

Display Mode 16
Ultra-Low Delay 18
Restore Default Settings 19

A Specifications 20
B Notices 22

Warranty 22
GPL Info 22
EU CE Declaration of Conformity 23
Technical Support 23

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Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of Actiontec’s ScreenBeam Mini 2 Wireless Display
Receiver. The Receiver lets you wirelessly stream what’s on your Intel WiDi or
Miracast™ compatible device to your HDTV, including movies, videos, photos,
music, and more, freeing you from squinting into a tiny screen.
The Receiver boasts some great features, including fast setup, smooth video play­back, full 1080p HD support, ultra-low delay, Windows 8.1 optimization, versatile
compatibility, and low power consumption.
This manual will take you through the procedures needed to install, connect, oper­ate, configure, upgrade, and troubleshoot the Receiver.

Package Contents

The following items are in the ScreenBeam Mini 2 package:

s ScreenBeam Mini 2 Wireless Display Receiver (1)

s USB cable (1)

s HDMI extension cable (1)

s AC power adapter (1)

s Quick Start Guide

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Introduction

Features

s Reset Button: resets the Receiver to its default setting

s Micro USB Port: for power

s HDMI Connector: connects the Receiver to HDTV/projector for video

and audio output.

s LED Indicator: displays status of power supply

System Requirements

sDisplay device with one Type A HDMI port

sAvailable power outlet

Compatible Devices

s4th Gen Ultrabook with Intel WiDi 4 or higher

sSmartphone, tablet, or laptop running Windows 8.1

sLaptop or notebook computer running Intel WiDi 3.5 or higher

sWi-Fi Miracast™ certified smartphones and tablets

sNon-WiDi/Miracast ready laptops and PCs with Actiontec USB Transmitter

(Windows 7 or higher)

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Connecting the
Receiver

This chapter details how to connect ScreenBeam Mini 2 Receiver to an HDTV
monitor, and how to set it up for the first time. Make sure you have all the contents
from the Receiver’s package available before beginning the installation.

Connecting to an HDTV

To connect Receiver to an HDTV monitor:

1. Get the Receiver, USB cable, power adapter, and HDMI extension cable

from the Receiver’s package.

2. Plug the small male connector of the USB cable to the Power port on the

Receiver.

3. Plug the Receiver into an available HDMI port on the HDTV.

4. Plug the large male connector of the USB cable to the power adapter, and

plug the power adapter to a power outlet.
When Steps 1-4 are complete, the hardware should be connected as shown
in the figure below:

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Connecting the Receiver

5. Turn on the HDTV and set it to display the input from the correct HDMI

port connected in step 1.

6. Verify that the “Ready To Connect” screen appears on the HDTV.

The Receiver is now connected to the HDTV monitor, and is ready to use.

Using the HDMI Extension Cable

If you cannot plug the Receiver into an HDMI port on the HDTV (due to other
components being in the way, or a poorly accessible port), use the included HDMI
extension cable to connect the Receiver. In this case, the hardware should be con­nected as shown in the figure below:

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ScreenBeam Mini 2 Wireless Display Receiver

Setting Up the First Time

This section explains how to connect ScreenBeam Mini 2 for the first time to a
source device. There are three source device options: Windows 8.1, Intel WiDi,
and Miracast™.

Windows 8.1

To connect to a source device running Windows 8.1:

1. From the Windows desktop, go to the Charms menu and select Devices.

You can also use the shortcut keys (Windows logo + K).

2. When the Devices menu appears, select Project.

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Connecting the Receiver

3. When the “Project” menu appears, select Add a wireless display. Windows

will search for available devices.

Note: If the device is running Windows 8.1 and the previous screens do not

appear, go to

http://www.actiontec.com/widi81

to update the software. Alternatively, the Windows 8.1 device can be updat-

ed via the Windows Update application.