User Manual Wireless Mobile and PC to TV GWAVR PART NO. M1228-a www.iogear.com 1 ©2014 IOGEAR. All Rights Reserved. Part No. M1228-a IOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document. All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. IOGEAR assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this document. Table of Contents Introduction 4 Package Contents 5 System Requirements 5 Overview 6 Hardware Installation 7 Contect with Intel WiDi 8 Connect with Miracast 12 Connect with non-Miracast device (iOS/all other Android based) 16 Advanced Settings: 21 How to upgrade the firmware for GWAVR 25 Specification: 28 Compliance Information 29 Limited Warranty 30 Contact 30 3 Introduction IOGEAR's GWAVR allows you to enjoy all of your personal and online content wirelessly on your big screen HDTV. Using your smartphone, tablet or Intel® WiDi notebook you can sit back and experience your favorite movies, videos, photos, online shows and more in Full HD on your HDTV with great image, clarity and sound. In today's lifestyle of mobility and wireless, the GWAVR is the next step in connectivity for your wireless Audio/Video entertainment. Supports the latest Wi-Fi technology: • Wi-Fi Miracast - Also known as "Screen Mirroring" for Samsung devices* Streaming Screen Capture from Wi-Fi Miracast compatible device (such as smartphone / tablet / notebook) • Intel WiDi Streaming Screen Capture from Intel WiDi notebook • Works with non-Miracast Devices Using the Free App "iMediaShare Personal" you can stream your personal photos, videos, music and more wirelessly to your HDTV. Note: You can also use the Free App “Flipps” to stream online videos and live content. *Miracast / Screen Mirroring devices: - Samsung has introduced Screen Mirroring (based on Miracast), which is incorporated into most of Samsung’s high-end smart mobile devices including the GALAXY S III, GALAXY S IV, GALAXY Note 10.1, and GALAXY Note II - New LG Optimus G - New HTC One - Google Nexus 4 - Sony Xperia T Note: For a list of known Miracast-certified devices, please visit: http://www.wi-fi.org/wi-fi-certified-miracast%E2%84%A2 4 Package Contents 1 x Wireless A/V Receiver 1 x Power Adapter 1 x Quick Start Guide 1 x Warranty/Registration Card System Requirements PC / Intel® WiDi (Computer Scenario): • 3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i3 / i5 / i7 2.0 GHz processor (CPU) and above with Intel® WiDi (version 3.5 and higher) • 2GB of system memory (RAM) - 3GB (RAM) recommended • Microsoft Windows® 7, Windows® 8 and Windows® 8.1 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ (Mobility Scenario): • Wi-Fi Miracast enabled mobile devices (Smartphones and Tablets) – Samsung enabled smartphones and tablets with Screen Mirroring (AllShare Cast*) Non-Miracast Certifed Devices (Mobility Scenario): • Use the Free "iMediaShare" App (iOS / Android) – iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch running iOS 6+ – Android 1.6+ phones and tablets TV • Flat-panel (LCD / Plasma / DLP) TV display or Projector with HDMI or DVI port (DVI adapter not included) • TV or audio system with HDMI 5 Overview 1. Power LED This LED is lit blue when the power adapter is plugged into the USB Micro-B Port. 2. USB Type-A This port is reserved for service and future upgrades. 3. Mode Button Press this button twice to switch from WiDi / Miracast and AirFun modes. 4. HDMI Type-A Port (Display) Connect the HD display to this port to display an image. 5. USB Micro-B Port (Power) Connect the power adapter to this port to supply power to the device. Micro USB Micro 1 Mode HDTV 2 3 4 5 6 7 Adapter Power 2 e e Cabl HDMI Cabl HDMI USB USB 1 HDTV Micro USB Mode Connect the display to the GWAVR’s HDMI port using an HDMI cable. HDMI an using port HDMI GWAVR’s the to display the Connect Step 2 Step Connect the Power Adapter to the GWAVR’s Micro-B Port. Micro-B GWAVR’s the to Adapter Power the Connect Step 1 1 Step Hardware Installation Hardware Contect with Intel WiDi Step 1 Turn on your HDTV and select the correct HDMI source input. Turn on the GWAVR; it will automatically load in the Intel WiDi mode and will be ready for connection. 825 8 Step 2 Turn on your laptop and launch the Intel WiDi application. Go to start menu, search for Intel WiDi, and open the application. 9 Step 3 Locate and connect to the GWAVR. GWAVR 825 Note: To update to latest Intel WiDi version, please visit: http://www.intel.com/support/wireless/wtech/iwd/sb/CS-031109.htm 10 Step 4 A security code will display if it is the first time you wirelessly connect your laptop to the GWAVR. Input the code into the Intel WiDi application window. Your HDTV is now wirelessly connected and displaying your laptop screen (takes 10~15 seconds). GWAVR 825 GWAVR 825 11 Connect with Miracast Step 1 Turn on your HDTV and select the correct HDMI source input. Turn on the GWAVR and it will automatically load in the Intel WiDi mode, and will be ready for connection. 825 12 Step 2 On your Wi-Fi certified Miracast laptop, tablet or smartphone, find and launch the wireless application. The name and location of the application may vary depending on device. 13 Step 3 Launch the wireless screen mirroring application on your device to find and connect to the GWAVR. Example of Samsung Galaxy S IV shown below: GWAVR 825 GWAVR 825 GWAVR 825 Go to Settings, select Select GWAVR. Connect to GWAVR. Your device is now Screen Mirroring, and connected. then turn it on. 14 GWAVR 825 GWAVR 825 Your TV is now displaying your mobile device wirelessly. 15 Connect with non-Miracast device (iOS/all other Android based) Step1 For users with an iPhone®, iPad®, iPod Touch® or a Non-Miracast certified device, go to the Apple App Store / Google Play Store to download the free app “iMediaShare Personal.” Step 2 Turn on your HDTV, select the HDMI source input that GWAVR is connected to and turn on GWAVR. When WiDi mode appears on your screen, press the mode button twice until the AirFun screen appears with “Ready for Connection.” M i c r o U S B M o H d D e T V 16 Step 3 Once the GWAVR is in AirFun mode, go to your device’s Wi-Fi settings and connect to the GWAVR. Step 4 Once connected to the GWAVR, open your web browser on your device and type in the setup address on the TV screen (http://192.168.59.254/remote). This is the virtual remote that will control the Advanced Settings for the GWAVR. http://192.168.59.254/remote 17 Step 5 Click on the setup icon to get to the Advanced Settings options menu and then select the “WiFi Connection” option. Step 6 Next, select an available network, type in the network password and click Submit to connect. Mark Family Melissa Personal Mark Family Guest Network Happy Family Netwrok 18 Step 7 A message will appear which will tell you to connect your device to the same network as the GWAVR. Mark Family. (Mark Family). Step 8 Once the GWAVR is connected to your wireless network, go back to your device’s Wi-Fi settings and connect to the same network as the GWAVR. Mark Family Melissa Personal 19 Step 9 Next, open and launch the iMediaShare Personal app on your device. Your device can now stream your photos, videos, music and more wirelessly on your HDTV using this free app. Step 10 To begin streaming from your device, select the type of content from the options screen and choose the file you would like to display. Select the GWAVR as the screen you would GWAVR 825 like to display on. Your content is now displaying on your HDTV! 20 Advanced Settings: Step 1 To change the advanced settings on the GWAVR, you will need to connect to the GWAVR by using your smartphone, laptop or tablet wireless connection. GWAVR 825 Mark Family Melissa Personal Guest Network Happy Family Network Step 2 Open your web browser on your smartphone, laptop or tablet and type in the address on the TV screen (http://192.168.59.254/remote). This is the remote that will control the Advanced Settings. Then click on the remote icon to view the virtual remote. 21 Step 3 Next, click on the setup icon for the following setup categories: Network, Audio, Video and System. Network setup: • Device Name: To change device name on network • Wi-Fi Connection: Select to connect to any available wireless network. Then select a wireless network and use the arrows on the remote to enter in the network password* GWAVR 825 • Virtual AP Setup: To configure Virtual Access Point for GWAVR with the following options: - Radio Band: Setup GWAVR to operate on 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz band - Wireless Security: Setup wireless security with Open System or WPA Key *Connect to the same wireless network you are using for all your devices. 22 Audio setup: • HDMI Output: To select a method of decoding audio information digitally: LPCM, RAW or Auto • Surround Sound: Auto, 5.1 CH or HD Audio • Lip Sync: Auto, Manual or OFF Video setup: • Aspect Ratio: setup the aspect ratio for the TV display with the following options - Pan Scan 4:3 - Etter Box 4:3 - 16:9 (default setting) - 16:10 • TV System: - HDMI Auto (Default Setting) - NTSC - 480p - 720p 60Hz - 1080i 60Hz - 1080p 60Hz • Scale Video Output to 90%: On/Off • 1080P 24Hz: On/Off 23 System: • Language: Change system languages • Factory Default: reset system settings to factory default • Version Info: show system version information • USB Upgrade: Update system firmware by using USB drive 24 How to upgrade the firmware for GWAVR You will need: • Empty USB Flash Drive with 150MB of free space.