QCast Mirror - QP30 HDMI Wireless Dongle User Manual V 1.
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Table of Contents Package Contents ............................................................................... 4 Product Overview ................................................................................ 4 Operating Instructions ........................................................................ 5 Connecting the QCast Mirror to your projector .................................................... 5 Mirroring the content from your device via a direct connection .........................
Package Contents QCast Mirror HDMI Wireless Dongle USB-C-to-USB-A Cable HDMI Adapter Cable Quick Start Guide Product Overview 1 2 3 4 1. HDMI Connector Connects to the projector. 2. USB-C Port Connects to the projector’s USB port (or a standard adapter head) via the USB-C-to-USB-A cable to supply the dongle with power. 3. Reset Button Press with a fine tipped instrument and hold for 10 seconds to reset the settings for the dongle. 4. LED Indicators Lights up blue when power is supplied.
Operating Instructions Connecting the QCast Mirror to your projector Depending on your device’s operating system, different installation procedures and setup are required. Read this document and on-screen instructions (if provided) carefully. 1. Connect the USB-C-to-USB-A cable to the USB-C port on the dongle. USB-C 2. Plug the dongle into the HDMI port on the projector.
3. Connect the USB-A connector of the USB-C-to-USB-A cable to the USB port on the projector, the LED indicators on the dongle will light up blue. • The USB port on the projector that you connect the cable to must provide at least 5V/1A power. If the LED indicator on the dongle does not light up blue, the USB port on your projector may not supply enough power and you may need to connect the cable to a power socket via a standard USB power adapter (see the notes below for restrictions for the adapter).
Mirroring the content from your device via a direct connection The QCast Mirror allows you to mirror the screen of smartphones, tablets, and computers via a Wi-Fi signal. Devices that do not have Wi-Fi capabilities are not able to mirror their screen via QCast Mirror. The steps to begin mirroring are described below. Mirroring via a direct connection will prevent your device from having Internet access.
2. [For Windows PCs only]: Press the Windows ( ) key and the P or K key simultaneously to open your PC’s screen casting menu. [For iOS/macOS/Android devices only]: Open your device’s screen casting menu. 3. Select the dongle’s name (“QP30_XXXXXX”) in the screen casting menu.
Mirroring the content from your device via a router When the devices that want to mirror their screens require Internet access (to play videos from the Web for example), they will need to connect to the dongle via a Wi-Fi router with Internet access. The steps to begin mirroring in this manner are described below. 1. Follow the instructions in “Connecting the QCast Mirror to a Wi-Fi router” on page 13 to connect the dongle to a Wi-Fi router. 2.
3. [For Windows PCs only]: Press the Windows ( ) key and the P or K key simultaneously to open your PC’s screen casting menu. [For iOS/macOS/Android devices only]: Open your device’s screen casting menu. 4. Select the dongle’s name (“QP30_XXXXXX”) in the screen casting menu.
The Advanced Settings menu The Advanced Settings menu for the QCast Mirror allows you to connect the QCast Mirror to a Wi-Fi router as well as configure various settings for the dongle. The steps to accessing the Advanced Settings menu are described below: 1. Follow the instructions in “Connecting the QCast Mirror to your projector” on page 5 to power on the QCast Mirror. 2.
3. Open a web browser on your device and enter the URL http://192.168.168.1, the Advanced Settings menu will open in the browser. 192.168.168.1 4. Enter the Advanced Settings menu password to log in. • When opening the Advanced Settings menu for the first time, enter the default password “000000” to log in. Once logged in you will be asked if you want to change the password, select Skip if you want to keep the default password.
Connecting the QCast Mirror to a Wi-Fi router To provide devices connected to QCast Mirror with Internet access you must first connect QCast Mirror to a Wi-Fi router via the Advanced Settings menu. The steps to connecting QCast Mirror to a Wi-Fi router are described below. 1. Ensure QCast Mirror is within range of a Wi-Fi router with Internet access. 2. Follow the instructions in “The Advanced Settings menu” on page 11 to access the Advanced Settings menu. 3.
5. Select the SSID of the router in the Internet menu and enter a password for the Wi-Fi router if needed. • If you do not see the SSID of the router in the Internet menu, select the refresh button at the top-right corner of the screen. • If you still do not see the SSID of the router in the Internet menu, go to the Device Management sub-menu of the Advanced Settings menu, enable Legacy Wi-Fi mode, and then reboot the QCast Mirror.
Other Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings menu includes the following sub-menus that allow you to make various configurations to QCast Mirror: • Connected Devices • Device Management • Network Management • Admin Settings • Reboot • About Device Connected Devices The Connected Devices sub-menu lists the various devices currently connected to QCast Mirror including the device(s) name and their IP address: 15 English
Device Management The Device Management sub-menu includes the following items: This sub-menu is only available when you log into the Advanced Settings menu using its password. Language Device Name Resolution Display Mode AirPlay Mode Maximum Connections Google Cast Support Miracast Support Legacy Wi-Fi mode Reboot Timer English Selects the language for QCast Mirror. Changes the name of the QCast Mirror’s SSID. • Hide SSID: Makes the QCast Mirror’s SSID invisible in the Wi-Fi menu of nearby devices.
If you make any changes to the settings in the sub-menu, you will need to reboot QCast Mirror in order for the changes to take effect. Network Management The Network Management sub-menu includes the following items: This sub-menu is only available when you log into the Advanced Settings menu using its password. Connect to 5GHz Wi-Fi Remember Wi-Fi Wi-Fi IP Settings Wi-Fi Password Wi-Fi Channel Connects QCast Mirror to a Wi-Fi router.
Admin Settings The Admin Settings sub-menu includes the following items: This sub-menu is only available when you log into the Advanced Settings menu using its password. Admin Password Enterprise Wi-Fi Internet Access control My Screen Dynamic Wallpaper OTA Update URL Connection Upgrade English Configures the login password for the Advanced Settings menu. Allows you to upload digital certificates for higher level of access authorization.
Wi-Fi Diagnostic Tool Allows you to test the performance of QCast Mirror’s Wi-Fi signal. Reset to Factory Default Resets QCast Mirror’s to its factory default settings. If you make any changes to the settings in the sub-menu, you will need to reboot QCast Mirror in order for the changes to take effect. Reboot Select Reboot in the Advanced Settings menu to manually reboot QCast Mirror. Reboot is only available when you log into the Advanced Settings menu using its password.
Product Specifications Model Name Dimensions Input Terminals Output Terminals Weight Wireless Standard Security LED Output Resolution Frequency Band Color CPU DRAM NAND Power Video support QP30 - QCast Mirror HDMI Wireless Dongle 97.2 x 12 x 32 mm (W x H x D) USB-C HDMI 1.4b 32g approx. IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WPA/WPA2 Blue LED indication for Power 1280x720 @60hz 1920x1080 @60hz 1280x720 @50hz 1920x1080 @50hz 2.4G/5G (default setting) White AM8270 DDR3 512MB 256MB DC 5V/1.5A, through USB-C port Max.
FAQ Is my device able to use QCast Mirror? Any device with screen mirroring capabilities is able to use QCast Mirror. How can I tell if my device has screen mirroring capabilities? For smartphones/tablets: Check to see if the operating system for your device matches the system requirements for QCast Mirror, see “System Requirements” on page 20 for more details. For PCs: Use the following methods to check to see if your PC is capable of screen mirroring: 1.
Up to 32 devices can be connected to QCast Mirror simultaneously, but only up to 4 devices can mirror their screen at a time. Once that number is reached, one of the devices mirroring its screen must disconnect before another device can mirror its screen. How do I switch between 2.4G and 5G Wi-Fi frequency? You can switch Wi-Fi frequency in two ways: • Enter the Advanced Settings menu of the dongle and enable Legacy Wi-Fi mode.
What is the ideal location for Wi-Fi signal strength? The maximum effective range of connection between the mirrored mobile device and QCast Mirror is 10 meters (for 2.4G Wi-Fi signal) or 5 meters (for 5G Wi-Fi signal) without any obstacles or radio interference. It is suggested that the mobile device be located behind the dongle within the effective range. And make sure there is no wall or objects obstructing the signal between the connected devices. 5G: 5M 2.
BenQ QP30 does not power on when I connect a USB-C to a USB-C cable to BenQ QP30. How can I fix it? USB-C chargers provide the Power Delivery protocol but QP30’s USB-C does not support Power Delivery protocol. Please use a USB-A charger and connect it to QP30 via the USBA-to-USB-C cable. The screen begins flickering when I mirror my device to the projector through BenQ QP30? How can I fix it? It’s possibly due to the Internet speed or Wi-Fi channel.
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