IPUSB2HDMI Instruction Manual HDMI Video Adapter Ethernet or USB to HDMI Video Adapter Manual Revision:10/14/2010 For the most up-to-date information, please visit www.startech.
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.
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Introduction The StarTech.com IPUSB2HDMI Video Adapter offers versatile performance by providing either a USB-to-HDMI connection or an IP/ Ethernet-to-HDMI connection between a PC and HDMI-capable display device. The ideal solution for PCs lacking a digital video output or PCs that require an additional display at long distances/remote locations.
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Installation Please note: The following installation steps must be completed prior to connecting USB adapter to the host computer, to ensure proper functionality. Software Installation for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 1. Insert the Driver CD (included) into the CD/DVD-ROM drive. 2. Browse through the Driver CD and locate the “Setup.exe” file under the “USB to HDMI Software” folder. Double-click on the “Setup.exe” file to begin the installation process: 3.
4. Please wait while the installation package copies the necessary files. 5. Once completed, in the main (root) directory of the CD, run the XP_VS_Setup.exe file top being the driver installation. 6. When the end of the installation is reached, click “Finish” to restart the computer system. 7. After Windows has fully loaded, the Video Adapter will be ready to use. Hardware Installation for USB 1. Set the EDID slide switch to the ON position. 2. Plug the power adapter into the HDMI Video Adapter.
5. To verify the installation, right-click on “My Computer” and select Manage to open the Computer Management window. 6. In the left pane of the Computer Management window, click on Device Manager. 7. In the right pane of the Computer Management window, click on Universal Serial Bus Controllers, and ensure that the USB Video Adapter is listed underneath. Under the Sound category, will be a CMedia USB Audio device. 8. Additional (up to 4) HDMI Video Adapters can now be connected to the computer system.
5. If a DHCP server is available, the HDMI Video Adapter will automatically obtain an IP address and network settings to be able to communicate with other devices on the network. If a DHCP server is not available, such as connecting directly to a computer system, the computer system must be set to use an IP address of 169.254.10.1 to be able to communicate with the HDMI Video Adapter. 6. Launch the USB Server software from the desktop Icon. 7.
Installation for Mac OS X 1. Insert the Driver CD (included) into the CD/DVD-ROM drive. 2. Browse through the Driver CD and locate the “DisplayLink-OSX” .dmg file. Double-click on this file to begin the installation process: 3. Double Click the “DisplayLink Software Installer.pkg” to install the software. 4. Once the installation is complete, click the “Restart” button. The computer will automatically reboot, so make sure to close/ save any files you have opened, before pressing this button. 5.
Configuration Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 To configure the image being displayed by the monitor that is connected to the HDMI Video Adapter, right-click on a blank section of the desktop, select Properties, then click on the Settings tab to display the following screen: For Vista, right-click on a blank section of the desktop and select Personalize, then select Screen Resolution on the next screen.
Configure the secondary display by selecting it from the drop-down menu, then adjusting the desired settings: Using the Second Display in Extended Mode In Extended Mode, the monitor that is connected to the HDMI Video Adapter creates an extension of the Windows Desktop displayed on the primary monitor.
Alternate Configuration Following the software installation for the HDMI Video Adapter, you may have noticed an icon in the taskbar as illustrated below. Clicking on this icon will open a menu that offers configuration of the display (connected to the HDMI Video Adapter): Here, you can set the secondary display to act as an extension of the primary desktop, or as a mirror image that duplicates the contents on the primary display.
Mac OS X To configure the display settings and monitor positions, bring up the Displays Preferences from the System Preferences menu: The Display settings for each display will appear on the individual monitors themselves. To configure them all from a single location, press the “Gather Windows” button and each screen’s Displays Preferences windows will appear on that display. All supported video resolutions will appear in the list on the left side.
Using the Adapter in Extended or Mirror Mode By default the USB Video Adapter will be setup as an extended display. To change the display as a mirrored/cloned display, check the “Mirror Display” box on the “Arrangement” page for that monitors Displays settings window. To return the monitor to an extended display, uncheck this option.
Media Playback Please note that while operating in Extended Mode, the USB Display Adapter can display media files and DVDs using a broad variety of media players, however in Clone Mode, limited support is available for video playback. Audio Playback The audio component of the HDMI Video Adapter adds a new USB sound device to the system. This will be selected by default, but on some system it may need to be selected manually through the Sound Preferences in System Preferences.
Specifications USB2.0 Bus Interface TCP/IP 1 x HDMI female 1 x USB mini-B female Connectors 1 x RJ45 Ethernet female 2 x USB type A female 1 x DC power 1 x Power LEDs 1 x Link Maximum Video Resolution 1680x1050 Supported Number of Adapters (per system) USB: 4 Ethernet: 1 USB 2.0: 480Mbps Maximum Data Transfer Rate Ethernet: 100Mbps Power Adapter 5VDC, 2.
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