Wireless Multimedia Presentation System User’s Manual i
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 2 3 TITLE PAGE Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 System Requirement................................................................................ 2 1.2 Features and Benefits .............................................................................. 3 1.3 Package Checklists ..................................................................................
1 Introduction Thanks you for using Wireless Presentation System. This is a solution bundled with wireless multimedia card perfecting for classrooms and conference rooms or the exhibition hall, a successful presentation effectively and efficiently uses multimedia content to illustrate and enhance what the speaker is saying. A presentation’s effectiveness can be ruined if it can’t be seen by all or by delays as different presenters connect their laptops to the projector.
2 1.1 System Requirement Wireless System requires hardware in the form of a wireless multimedia card. requirements that must be met before installing the programs. 1.1.1 Here is a list of the system Sender / Receiver Requirement ● Intel Pentium 1GHz or faster ● Windows 2000 and XP with DirectX8.1 or later ● 256MB RAM minimum, more than 300MB hard disk free space ● CD-ROM drive ● Wireless multimedia card 1.1.
1.2 Features and Benefits ● Wireless freedom for your presenters – no unsightly cable mess and no moving everyone around to let the next speaker connect ● Easily and conveniently connect the ImageCaster adapter to a customer’s or eventing center’s projector without affecting internal wireless LANs or requiring IT support. ● Pass control of the projector swiftly between all presenters PCs keeping the meeting and the sales pitch flowing smoothly – no cabling delays.
4 1.3 Package Checklists Check and identify the supplied items as below operating this machine. If finding any shortage or damage, Please contact your dealer as soon as possible. 2 Setting Up the System Wireless multimedia presentation system will have three components—one PC sender, one adapter, PC receivers. The PC sender will broadcast, and the PC receivers can see the information in a window on their laptops.
2.1 Configuring the Environment The PresentationMaster software includes one sender and receiver focused on Microsoft Windows system. The sender will broadcast four contents: MPEG-1/2/4 Audio/Video, Screen captured image (JPEG). The adapter will select the available WLAN channel automatically and set the SSID with a random value. Then sender has to implement the scanning of the dedicated channel and request the connection with the adapter.
6 ● Client adapters with available contents - If this is client adapter, it will do scan and display available contents automatically when turn on the power of the box. - Available contents will be shown on top right corner of screen. - Push the button, the content will be incremented by 1. - Press “Enter” button to confirm selected content and exit the message display simultaneously. - Not allow to select another content to play while playing previous content.
● Link/Activity LED - Blinking when data is being received. - On when communication with a PC has been established. - Off when communication with a PC has not been established. 2.1.1.2 Rear Panel ◆ Power Connect to External AC adapter 100~240Vac @50/60 Hz ◆ Master / Client Switch Select adapter as master or client. Default setting is a master adapter. ◆ USB Only used in debugging. No use for users.
8 ◆ VGA Output Connect to the VGA input of a projector. Video will be displayed on small screen. Screen captured image (JPEG) will be displayed on full screen.
2.2 Remote Controller ◆ Power Button Turn power On/Off. ◆ Content Button One touch button to Content Display Message. If password enabled, users have to enter correct password before confirm the required content to play on client box. Using Up and Down keys to select available contents. ◆ Resolution Button One touch button to Resolution Display Message. Using Up and Down keys to select required resolution.
10 2.3 Installation The PresentationMaster software disc will automatically open the installation program and will guide you through the process. Both the sender and the receiver programs will be installed, the icons will be added to the laptop, and you can then either open the Sender or open the Receiver program according to your needs. Please follow the steps as below to complete all application. 2.3.1 2.3.1.
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14 2.4 Setting Up the System ImageCaster wireless multimedia system is designed to broadcast from one Sender to one master adapter and multiple PC Receivers and multiple client adapters. The wireless broadcast can be received and viewed directly. The PresentationMaster software is very easy to set up and all the hard choices like channel and SSID selection are made automatically. 2.4.1 Here is how to start a PresentationMaster session.
2.4.1.1 Start the PresentationMaster software. The PresentationMaster dialogue will automatically appear on the Sender’s laptop and click Sender. 2.4.1.2 The Sender will automatically scan for available channels and select the network settings. A Rescan button is available in the Settings dialog to perform the scan again if needed. 2.4.1.3 If the Sender finds more than one master adapters, you can choose one from the Adapter List.
16 2.4.1.5 Enable Presentation Window to have the MPEG content displayed on the Senders laptop. Disable this option if it slows down the video performance. 2.4.1.6 You can now start the show from the Sender's control panel by clicking the play button transmission can be paused or halted . The data from the Sender's control panel as well. Note : The serial number of the connected Adapter is shown on the Sender's control panel. 2.4.1.
2.4.1.8 2.4.2 The password is required by Session Security if the Sender has enabled it. requested. If not, you will not be Here is how to start a session for the Wireless Multimedia Presentation System 2.4.2.1 Make sure that each computer in the setup has the appropriate wireless multimedia card installed. 2.4.2.2 The computer acted as Sender must open the Sender program by double-clicking the Sender button on the dialogue of the selected computer.
18 2.5 2.5.1 2.5.1.1 Setting Up the Sender PresentationMaster Dialogue System will show PresentationMaster dialogue after installation completed. button if you act as Sender. Please press the Sender (Note: Presenter can be exchanged with all the meeting members by re-choosing the sender/ receiver button ) ● Press Sender button entering the sender dialogue. ● Exit the PresentationMaster dialogue if press ● Press 2.5.1.
● Click the Power button 2.5.2 2.5.2.1 on the sender: Exit PresentationMaster dialogue. Settings Dialogue After you have double-clicked the button on the sender operation dialogue, you can see the Settings dialogue. On this dialogue, you can select the network adapter, stream type, and preview settings. ●Select Serial Number: If you access more than one master adapters, you can choose one of them to use.
20 ● Exit the PresentationMaster dialogue if press ● Press 2.5.3.2 button to minimum dialogue screen After you choose the receiver button on the PresentationMaster dialogue, receiver dialogue will be shown on the screen. There are four buttons on the receiver dialogue: ● Current serial number will be show on the receiver title bar automatically ● Function key on the receiver control box will be the same with Sender except pause.
3.1 Giving a Multimedia Presentation You can show the same JPEG or video on several computers. This could be done in a business environment, a classroom, or at home. There's no need for everyone to crowd around a single monitor. 3.1.1 ● Operating Sender for Multimedia Presentation Click this button on the Sender dialogue to open the Setting dialogue. Choose MPEG File for the Stream Type, then press OK button to exit.
22 3.1.2 Operating Receiver for Multimedia Presentation Please note that the Sender must click the Play button before the first Receiver can start the broadcast. ● The first Receiver started has control of starting and stopping the video. ● When the video is started after receiver press Play button , a video window will appear on the laptop of each receiver computer. ● While the video is playing, use the Maximize button to go to full-screen.
3.2 Giving a Image Presentation You can let each of the receivers view the laptop of the sender. The receivers can watch the mouse move across the screen and view any images you open on the laptop. This is a perfect way to get your point across to your audience. Slide show or PowerPoint presentations come off really well. 3.2.
24 4 Frequently Asked Questions Q. What is Wireless Multimedia Presentation System? A. This is a wireless multimedia presentation system that eliminates conventional wired connection between a PC and projector with RGB cable, allowing the users with freedom to give presentation anywhere in the meeting room, without the limitation of cable length. Q. What do I need to operate wireless multimedia card with my PC? A. With your laptop PC, you will need a PCMCIA type wireless multimedia card.
◆ Resolutions ● 640x480 ● 800x600 ● 1024x768 ◆ Interfaces ● Rear Panel 1 x Composite video output 1 x S-Video output 1 x VGA output 1 pair of RCA connectors (L & R) for audio output 1 x SMA Connector 1 x Button (Reset to default setting) 1 x Slide Switch (Master/Client selection) DC jack ● Front Panel 4 x Buttons (Power On/Off, Content Selection, Resolution selection and Enter) 2 x LEDs (Power On/Off indicator and Link/Activity status) ◆ Mechanical ● Dimension (L x W x H) 220mm x 155mm x 37mm ◆ Power ● Exte
