User Manual Wireless 1080p Computer to HD Display Kit (Mac) GUWAVKIT4 PART NO. M1227-Mac www.iogear.
Table of Contents Introduction 4 Package Contents 4 Requirements 4 Specifications 5 Overview 6 Software Installation - Mac 7 Hardware Installation 11 Using the IOGEAR Wireless Software - Mac 13 Troubleshooting and Support 19 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 24 CE Compliance 24 Limited Warranty 25 Contact 25 3
Introduction The GUWAVKIT4 Wireless 1080p Computer to HD Display Kit allows users to watch and share any notebook or PC content (such as pictures, movies and presentations) and any Internet content on their HDTV, projector, or monitor without cable limitations and in up to stunning 1080p HD. The GUWAVKIT4 transmitter connects to a USB 2.0 port available in the notebook PC and the Receiver Base connects to either an HDMI port available in flat screen TV or a VGA connection in monitors & projectors.
Specifications Base Receiver • Video Out: HDMI Connector, VGA Connector • Audio Output: 3.5mm Stereo Jack • USB 2.0 port to support printers and external hard drives.
Overview 1 2 Receiver Base Front View 1. Power / Signal Indicator Light 2. Wireless Connection LED Light 1 2 3 4 5 Receiver Base Back View 1. DC Power Input 2. HDMI Port 3. D-Sub 15Pin (VGA) 4. 3.5mm Audio Out 5. USB Port 6. Antenna 6 6 1 PC Adapter 1. USB 2.
Software Installation - Mac Prior to installing the IOGEAR UWB Connection Manager software, it is important to make sure there is no prior installation of Wireless USB software from IOGEAR or other companies. IF YOU HAVE THIS SOFTWARE IN YOUR SYSTEM, THIS WILL CAUSE THE UWB CONNECTION MANAGER SOFTWARE TO NOT WORK PROPERLY. Installation Steps: 1.
2. “Welcome to the IOGEAR Wireless USB Installer” window will appear and click Continue to go to the next screen 3.
4. The License Agreement window will appear. Click “Read the License” to read a copy of the Agreement. Click on Disagree to exit the installation. Click on Agree to go to the next window. 5. The “Standard Install on “Macintosh HD” window will appear and Click on “Install”. 6. The Password window will appear. Enter your Name and Password and click “Install Software”.
7. The Computer Restart window will appear and click on “Continue Installation” 8. The computer will install the software and “The installation was successful” screen will appear in the installation window. Click on Restart to restart your computer.
Hardware Installation 1. Connect the Wireless USB PC Adapter 1. Connect the Wireless USB PC Adapter to a high speed PC USB port. 2. The system will automatically detect and install the drivers. 2. Connect the Power Adapter 1. Plug the AC Adapter cord into the DC-IN on the back of the Receiver Base. 2. Connect the AC adapter a live electrical outlet. The power light on the front panel glows red when the Receiver Base is powered on. 3. Connecting a TV, Monitor or Projector 1.
Option 2 - VGA Note: HDMI and VGA options may be operated simultaneously 4. Connecting Audio Devices 1. The Wireless USB Device Adapter provides one 3.5mm port, as shown in the illustration above. 5. Connecting USB Devices* 1. The Receiver Base provides one USB 2.0 port 2. Connection can be made to, Printers, External HDD’s, IOGEAR wireless keyboard etc. *Webcam’s are not supported as they require throughput that the wireless signal cannot support. D-Sub 15Pin DC-IN HDMI Port 12 USB Port 3.
Using the IOGEAR Wireless Software - Mac This section provides information on using the following software to manage the IOGEAR Wireless Software for Mac to adjust settings to suit your needs: 1. UWB Connection Manager 2. Display Manager 3. IOGEAR Video Dock utility You can also refer to this section to learn how to uninstall the software. 1. Introducing the UWB Connection Manger Software The UWB Connection Manager part of the driver software for the IOGEAR Wireless Software for Mac.
2. The UWB Connection Manager drop down box appears. The IOGEAR Wireless Software first appears on the UWB Connection Manager drop down box as Detected Devices. Simply double-click on the “Wireless device GUWAVKIT4” to establish a connection. It will take a few minutes for the Drivers to load upon first connection. IOGEAR-GUWAVKIT4 3. When the wireless connection has been made, the “Wireless device GUWAVKIT4” icon will move from “Detected Devices” to “Connected Device” as shown above.
4. Click on the UWB Connection Manager Icon and right-click on the “Wireless Device GUWAVKIT4” and select “Set as Default” if you would like the wireless device GUWAVKIT4 as your default wireless device. This will automatically connect the Wireless Device GUWAVKIT4 each time your Mac Adapter is plugged into your Mac. When the Wireless Device GUWAVWKIT4 is selected as a default wireless device, a gold star will appear on the left side of the Wireless device GUWAVKIT4 icon.
5. Disconnecting the IOGEAR Wireless Computer to HD Display Kit from your computer Your computer can only be connected with one receiver base Mac at a time. If you have more than one receiver base within range of your computer, you may want to temporarily prevent your computer from connecting wirelessly to a particular IOGEAR Wireless Software. Click on the UWB Connection Manager icon, right - click on the connected Wireless device GUWAVKIT4 and unselect “Set as Default”.
6. Renaming the Wireless Device Your computer can only be connected with one IOGEAR Wireless Computer to HD Display Kit for Mac at a time. If you have more than one IOGEAR Wireless Computer to HD Display Kit within range of your computer, you may want to temporarily prevent your computer from connecting wirelessly to a particular IOGEAR Wireless Computer to HD Display Kit. Click on the UWB Connection Manager icon, right - click on the connected Wireless device GUWAVKIT4 and unselect “Set as Default”.
3. Adjusting Video Settings 1. Turning On Mirroring Mode Click on the Display icon and then click on Turn on Mirroring”. Once in Mirroring mode, the image displayed on the Mac will also be displayed on the monitor or TV display. 2. Configuring the Display in Mac Mode Click on the Display icon and select the resolution choices to obtain the appropriate resolution setting for the monitor/TV display.
Troubleshooting and Support This section provides answers for problems you may encounter when using your IOGEAR Wireless Computer to HD Display Kit. If you need to contact IOGEAR, you will find information regarding IOGear’s support services at the end of this section. Before you contact IOGEAR, please read the troubleshooting advice in this manual, in your computer’s user’s guide and/or in any manuals that came with your optional peripheral devices.
Display Error. • Check that the cable from the Receiver Base to the external monitor or projector is firmly attached. The external monitor connected to the Receiver Base shows only the wallpaper background of my Windows® desktop. • The default configuration for the external monitor connected to the Receiver Base is in the Extend mode (an extension of the image on the computer to a second screen). • This mode allows you to display different information on each monitor connected to your computer.
The Screen Resolution window in the Control Panel does not list all of the resolution modes my monitor is capable of displaying. • The GUWAVKIT4’s video card requires Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) to be supplied by a connected monitor. This information includes resolution settings supported by the monitor. Some monitors do not supply this information, and in such cases the resolution settings available in the Screen Resolution Window will be limited, to avoid damage to the monitor.
I cannot run a 3D program or a program using DirectDraw commands on the external monitor connected to the GUWAVKIT4 • This product does not support 3D programs. • Running applications that use certain DirectDraw commands (such as some 2D gaming applications) is also not supported. If you want to play these games in full-screen mode, disconnect the GUWAVKIT4 and use your computer’s display. Audio/Sound There is no sound coming from the external audio device connected to GUWAVKIT4.
Connection/Docking My computer does not automatically detect the PC adaptor. • Make sure you have properly connected the PC adaptor to your computer’s USB port. • Unplug, then re-plug in the adaptor. • Reboot the PC • The computer’s USB port may be damaged. Check to see if other devices can be successfully connected to the port. The connection to the GUWAVKIT4 has been lost. • The computer may be out of wireless communication range.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 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 setting. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used as directed, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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