Atlona AT HDPiX2 User Manual
Atlona USB to HDMI Converter
AT-HDPiX2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction .................................................. 2
2. Package Contents .................................................. 2
3. Application .................................................. 2
4. System Requirements .................................................. 2
5. Features .................................................. 3
6. Specification .................................................. 3
7. Installation .................................................. 4
8. Using the DisplayLink Manager .................................................. 5
8.1. Using the DisplayLink Manager .................................................. 5
8.2. Using Multiple HDPiX2 units .................................................. 10
8.3. Software Update .................................................. 10
9. Uninstall the Device Driver .................................................. 11
10. Troubleshooting .................................................. 12
11. Setup Guide .................................................. 13
12. Managing Multiple Displays .................................................. 13
12.1. Setting the Display Resolutions .................................................. 14
12.2. Rotating a Display .................................................. 14
12.3. Setting the Position of Displays .................................................. 15
12.3.1. Display Positions .................................................. 15
12.3.2. Setting the Display to Mirror mode .................................................. 15
12.3.3. Setting the Display to Extend .................................................. 16
12.3.4. Using both extended and mirrored displays .................................................. 16
12.3.5. Changing the main display .................................................. 16
12.4. Configuring Displays from the Menu Bar .................................................. 17
13. Known Issues .................................................. 17
14. Safety Information .................................................. 18
15. Warranty .................................................. 19
16. Atlona Product Registration .................................................. 20
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INTRODUCTION
Atlona Technologies presents the all new USB to HDMI adaptor, the AT-HDPiX2. This new solution is designed to add a
HDMI port to any computer (Mac or PC) and has limitless applications in both consumer and commercial environments.
From digital signage to home theater, the all new HDPiX2 provides a simple solution for viewing content from a computer on any HDTV making it the perfect device for any consumer or commercial application.
Set up is as simple as plug and play; convenient for any user, no matter the level of technical knowledge. Connect up
to 6 x AT-HDPiX2 to a PC and up to 4 x AT-HDPiX to a Mac. The HDPiX2 is able to display resolutions up to 1080p or
1600x1200
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Atlona USB to HDMI Converter device
• Operation Manual x 1
• Driver CD x 1 (Mac users, please download drivers from Atlona website www.thehdpix.com/download.html
APPLICATION
The AT-HDPiX2 is a perfect device for viewing content from a computer on any HDTV making it the perfect device for
any consumer or commercial applications. HDPiX2 becomes your second video card which allows you to clone another
HDTV monitor which will be an identical replication of your laptop screen or desktop. Whatever you do on the computer will display on your main computer as well as on the HDTV you are connecting the HDPiX2 too. Most of our customers are using the HDPiX2 for viewing Youtube, Hulu, downloaded movies, photos, powerpoint presentation and many
others. User has no limit on what to display.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP, Vista (32/64 bit) and Windows 7, Snow Leopard 10.6.2 and 10.6.3,
Leopard 10.5.8, Tiger 10.4.11 (new support is added monthly. Please check DisplayLink.com for updates)
• Processor: Pentium 4 2.4GHz or above
• 512MB RAM or above
• Available USB 2.0 port
• 30Mb of available disk space
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FEATURES
• Plug & play. Installs in seconds.
• Easily connect up to 6 (Windows OS)/ 4 (Mac OS) monitors to one PC through USB 2.0.
• Offers Great quality video and Audio though HDMI output.
• Supports resolution up to 1080p or 1600x1200
• Bundled Software:
• Supports Extended and Mirror Functions
• Supports screen resolution and color quality adjustment in extended mode.
• Allows you to rotate the screen on the add-on monitor by 90, 180 or 270 degrees
• Supports online update automatically.
• Compatible with Windows XP and Vista (32/64bit)and Window 7, Snow Leopard 10.6.2 and 10.6.3, Leopard
10.5.8, Tiger 10.4.11 (new support is added monthly. Please check DisplayLink.com for updates)
• Completely new architecture to support Vista Aero (32/64bit).
• Supports all Intel Macs.
• No external power supply needed (power is supplied from the PC through USB connection).
SPECIFICATIONS
Video input USB 2.0
Video output HDMI up to 1080p or 1600x1200
USB 2.0
Operating System Support Window XP/7, Vista 32/64, Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.11 or Mac OS X
Leopard 10.5.5 and Snow Leopard 10.6.3
Dimensions (mm) 114 x 65 x 26
Wight (g) 200
Chassis Material Aluminum
Color Black
Operating Temperature 10°C ~ 40°C
Power Consumption 2W
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INSTALLATION
Monitor AT-HDPiX2 Notebook / PC
1. Step 1: Insert the provided CD , then execute the Setup.exe file and select your language to install.
If you don’t have a CD, please download drivers from: http://www.displaylink.com/support/downloads.php
2. Step 2: Connect the unit to an USB 2.0 port of your computer.
3. Step 3: Use the supplied HDMI cable to connect your monitor or projector that supports HDMI.
4. Step 4: Switching EDID, the defaulting setting is on ON and the device will detect TV’s EDID. Leave as it is when
the display is propertly. Switching from ON to OFF inputsource PC must be reboot in order for the device to use the
built-in EDID. However, from OFF to ON the reboot is not necessary.
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USING THE DISPLAYLINK MANAGER
8.1. Using the DisplayLink Manager
After the driver is installed, a utility (DisplayLink Manager) will automatically appear in the system tray. The utility
allows you to quickly change the settings and resolution for DisplayLink Manager. Right clicking the icon will bring
out the context menu.
Screen Resolution: Select the screen resolution (available only in extended mode).
NOTE: When display has build-in native EDID the screen will show the display’s resolution, if no EDID the screen have
the follow resolution.
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Color Quality: Select the screen color quality (available only in extended mode).
Screen Rotation: Rotate the screen on the additional monitor by 90, 180 or 270 degrees.
Extend to: Reposition the extended screen to the top, bottom, left or right of the primary display.
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