StarTech WIFI2HDMC, WIFI2HDMCGE User Manual
Wireless Display Adapter for Mobile Devices
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User Manual
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Compliance Statements
FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. 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 can be determined by turning the equipment o 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 and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
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Safety Statements
Safety Measures
• Wiring terminations should not be made with the product and/or electric
lines under power.
• Product installation and/or mounting should be completed by a certied
professional as per the local safety and building code guidelines.
• Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed
to avoid creating electric, tripping or safety hazards.
Mesures de sécurité
• Les terminaisons de câblâge ne doivent pas être eectuées lorsque le produit
et/ou les câbles électriques sont sous tension.
• L’installation et/ou le montage du produit doit être réalisé par un
professionnel certié et dans le respect des normes locales et du code de
construction local.
• Les câbles (y compris les câbles d’alimentation et de chargement) doivent
être placés et acheminés de façon à éviter tout risque électrique, de chute ou
de sécurité
安全対策
• 電源が入っている状態の製品または電線の終端処理を行わないでくださ
い。
• 製品の設置やマウントは、使用地域の安全ガイドラインおよび建築基準に
従い、有資格の専門業者が行うようにしてください。
• ケーブル（電源ケーブルと充電ケーブルを含む）は、適切な配置と引き回し
を行い、電気障害やつまづきの危険性など、安全上のリスクを回避するよう
にしてください 。
Misure di sicurezza
• I terminiali dei li elettrici non devono essere realizzate con il prodotto e/o le
linee elettriche sotto tensione.
• L’installazione e/o il montaggio dei prodotti devono essere eseguiti da un
tecnico professionale certicato che conosca le linee guida locali sulle norme
edilizie e sulla sicurezza.
• I cavi (inclusi i cavi di alimentazione e di ricarica) devono essere posizionati
e stesi in modo da evitare pericoli di inciampo, rischi di scosse elettriche o
pericoli per la sicurezza.
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Säkerhetsåtgärder
• Montering av kabelavslutningar får inte göras när produkten och/eller
elledningarna är strömförda.
• Installation och/eller montering får endast göras av behöriga yrkespersoner
och enligt gällande lokala förordningar för säkerhet och byggnormer.
• Kablar (inklusive elkablar och laddningskablar) ska dras och placeras på så
sätt att risk för snubblingsolyckor och andra olyckor kan undvikas.
Warning Statements
• Make sure to assemble this product according to the instructions. Failure to
do so might result in personal injury or property damage.
• Never use this product if parts are missing or damaged.
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Table of Contents
Compliance Statements ........................................................................1
Safety Statements ..................................................................................2
Warning Statements ..............................................................................3
Product Diagram ....................................................................................7
Side View ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
Rear View ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
Product Information ..............................................................................9
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 9
System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 9
Installation ..............................................................................................10
Installing the Display Adapter .............................................................................................................. 10
Upgrading Firmware ................................................................................................................................11
Connecting to a Smartphone or Tablet .............................................................................................13
Connecting to a Computer ................................................................................................................... 14
AllShareCast/Screen Mirror Device (Samsung) .............................................................................. 15
Android Nexus Device 4.2 or Higher .................................................................................................. 18
Conguration ..........................................................................................19
Accessing the Remote Control Interface .......................................................................................... 19
Conguring a Wired Connection ........................................................................................................21
Changing the Device Name .................................................................................................................. 22
Conguring a WiFi Connection ............................................................................................................ 24
Conguring Virtual AP ............................................................................................................................ 25
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Creating a Bridge to a Wireless Connection ....................................................................................27
Creating a Bridge to a Wired Connection .........................................................................................28
Conguring Night Mode ........................................................................................................................ 30
Setting HDMI Output Method .............................................................................................................. 31
Conguring a Surround Sound Mode ............................................................................................... 32
Conguring Lip Sync Mode ................................................................................................................... 33
Conguring Aspect Ratio ...................................................................................................................... 35
Conguring a TV System ........................................................................................................................ 36
Scaling Video Output ............................................................................................................................... 37
Conguring Video Output ..................................................................................................................... 38
Setting the On-Screen Display Language ........................................................................................ 39
Resetting the Display Adapter to Factory Settings ....................................................................... 40
Resetting the Display Adapter’s IP Address .....................................................................................41
Checking the Current Firmware Version ........................................................................................... 42
ScreenShare Mode .................................................................................44
Installation ................................................................................................................................................... 44
Logging into ScreenShare ......................................................................................................................45
Checking the MAC Address ................................................................................................................... 47
ScreenShare Panel Controls ..................................................................................................................48
Conguring a Display Mode ................................................................................................................. 49
Conguring a Display Resolution ........................................................................................................ 50
Conguring the Display’s Aspect Ratio .............................................................................................52
Enabling Auto Resolution ...................................................................................................................... 53
Enabling Auto Save .................................................................................................................................. 54
Exiting the ScreenShare App ................................................................................................................ 55
Playing Media from a USB Stick ...........................................................56
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AirFun Utility ...........................................................................................56
Installation ................................................................................................................................................... 56
Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 57
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Product Diagram
Side View
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USB Media Input
Mode Selection Button
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Rear View
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4
Analog Audio/Video Out Port
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HDMI Out Port
RJ45 Port
Power Button
Power Adapter Port
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Product Information
Packaging Contents
• Wireless Display Adapter x 1
• Universal Power Adapter (NA/UK/EU) x 3
• USB Cable to Power Adapter Port (optional for USB Power
source) x 1
• 4 position A/V cable x 1
• User Manual x 1
System Requirements
• HDMI-enabled display device w/ cabling (i.e. television,
projector)
• Miracast, or 802.11n/g Wireless-enabled video source device
(i.e. Smartphone, tablet, Computer system)
• USB Flash Drive (For updating the device’s rmware)
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Installation
Installing the Display Adapter
1. Connect an HDMI Cable (sold separately) to the HDMI Out
Port on the Display Adapter and the other end of the HDMI
Cable to the HDMI In port on a Display Device.
2. Connect the Universal Power Adapter to the Power
Adapter Port on the Display Adapter and the other end to
an AC Electrical Outlet.
- or -
3. Connect the USB Power Cable (included) to the Power
Adapter Port on the Display Adapter and the other end to
an available USB Power Source.
4. Press the Power Button on the Display Adapter.
5. The Launch screen will appear on the Display Device once
the installation is complete.
Notes: The Launch screen may take several seconds to load.
The appearance of the Launch screen may vary depending
on the rmware version you are using.
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Upgrading Firmware
For optimal performance, make sure that the Display Adapter’s
rmware is up to dated.
Warnings: Do not unplug the USB ash drive or power down
the device until the new primary launch screen is displayed.
Firmware upgrades are irreversible.
Identifying Firmware Version
• The rmware version number will be in the bottom right-
hand corner of the Launch screen.
Updating from Version 1.6.5
1. Download the rmware update les from StarTech.com and
unzip the compressed le.
2. Copy install.img and install_sp.img from the downloaded
folder to the root directory (the parent/top directory) of the
USB ash drive.
3. Ensure the Display Adapter is powered o.
4. Plug the USB ash drive into the USB Media Input on the
Display Adapter.
5. Hold down the Mode Select Button and turn on the
Display Adapter by pressing the Power Button. Continue
to hold down the Mode Select Button while the device
powers on.
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6. Release the Mode Select Button after the Please wait for
USB update appears on your Display Device.
7. The rmware on your Display Adapter will now update.
Once the update has completed the Launch screen will
appear.
Update from Version 2.0.0
1. Download the rmware update les from StarTech.com and
Unzip the compressed le.
2. Copy install_sp.img from the downloaded folder to the root
directory (the parent/top directory) of the USB ash drive.
3. Once the le has been moved to your USB ash drive,
rename install_sp.img le to install.img.
4. Ensure the Display Adapter is powered o.
5. Plug the USB ash drive into the USB Media Input on the
Display Adapter.
6. Hold down the Mode Select Button and turn on the
Display Adapter by pressing the Power Button. Continue
to hold down the Mode Select Button while the device
powers on.
7. Release the Mode Select Button after the Please wait for
USB update appears on your Display Device.
8. The rmware on your Display Adapter will now update.
Once the update has completed the Launch screen will
appear.
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Connecting to a Smartphone or Tablet
The Display Adapter can connect (through a wireless
connection) to a Miracast enabled device (smart phone or
tablet).
1. Set the Display Adapter to Miracast mode. Press the Mode
Select Button until the Miracast Launch screen is displayed.
Miracast Launch screen
2. The Miracast Launch screen will display the Adapter name
and Adapter ID.
Note: The Display Adapter name cannot be edited/
changed.
3. Connect to the Display Adapter using your Miracast-
enabled smartphone or tablet.
Note: Exact steps regarding Miracast setup will vary depending on your device. Please review the documentation
included with your smartphone or tablet.
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Connecting to a Computer
The Display Adapter can connect (through a wireless
connection) to a Computer with an Operating System (OS)
Window 8.1 or higher.
Note: Please ensure the drivers for your graphics adapter and
wireless adapter are up to date.
1. Launch the Windows 8 Charms Bar and select Devices.
2. Select Project, then Add a wireless display.
3. Select the Display Adapter from the list of devices.
4. If you are prompted for a PIN code, enter the PIN code that
pops up on the Display Adapter screen and click Next.
5. If you are prompted for a PIN code, enter the PIN code that
pops up on the Display Adapter screen and click Next.
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AllShareCast/Screen Mirror Device (Samsung)
1. Open the Settings menu.
2. Select More Settings.
Settings screen
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3. Scroll through the list and select AllShare Cast or Screen
Mirror (depending on your version of Samsung device).
All Share Cast
4. Turn AllShare Cast ON and select the device name from the
list. By default Display Adapter will be listed as the device
name. Tap the device to connect.
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AllShare Cast screen
5. The smartphone or tablet screen will now be shared on your
Display Device.
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Android Nexus Device 4.2 or Higher
1. Open the Settings menu.
Settings menu
2. Select Display.
3. Select Wireless display or Cast screen (depending on your
version of Android).
4. Turn Wireless display ON and select the device name from
the list. By default Display Adapter will be listed as the
device name. Tap the device to connect.
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