User Manual Wireless Mobile and PC to TV GWAVR PART NO. M1228-a www.iogear.com 1
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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. 1 2 Mode Micro USB HDTV 3 4 5 6
Mode Hardware Installation Step 1 Connect the Power Adapter to the GWAVR s Micro-B Port. Step 2 Connect the display to the GWAVR s HDMI port using an HDMI cable. Micro USB HDTV 1 USB Cable Power Adapter HDMI Cable 2 7
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
GWAVR 825 GWAVR 825 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). 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 Screen Mirroring, and then turn it on. Select GWAVR. Connect to GWAVR. Your device is now connected. 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. Mode Micro USB HDTV 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 Guest Network Mark Family 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 like to display on. GWAVR 825 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
Mode How to upgrade the firmware for GWAVR You will need: Empty USB Flash Drive with 150MB of free space. 1. Go to the IOGEAR support website (http://www.iogear.com/support/dm/driver/gwavr) to download the latest firmware for GWAVR. 2. After the download is complete, open the.zip folder and locate the two disc image files labeled install.img and install_sp.img. Copy the two files to an empty USB flash drive. Do not change the name of the files. 4 3. Connect GWAVR to your HDTV via an HDMI cable and turn on the TV. Make sure to have the correct HDMI input selected to display the GWAVR. Micro U 4. Plug the power adapter into an available power outlet. 5. Insert the power adapter into the Micro USB power jack while holding down the Mode button. 5 Micro USB HDTV 3 25
Mode Mode 6. Keep holding down the Mode button until the message Please wait for USB update is displayed on screen. 7. Insert the USB flash drive containing the two disc image files. The firmware upgrade process requires two updates (one for each file on the flash drive). Do not remove the flash drive until instructed. Micro USB HDTV 8. After a few moments, the first installation process will begin and a status bar will appear on screen. 9. Once completed, the screen will display Please wait for USB update. After a few moments the second installation process will begin automatically and a status bar will appear on screen. 26
10. After the installation is completed, GWAVR will reboot. DO NOT remove the USB flash drive. 11. The firmware is successfully installed once the GWAVR reboots and displays the Intel WiDi splash screen. The USB flash drive can now be removed. 27
Specification: Power USB Specification Video Output Frequency Band LED Button Video Resolution Dimensions Micro USB Power Jack (5V / 1A) USB Type-A For firmware upgrade only HDMI Type-A 2.4 GHz and 5GHz Blue - Power On Mode Switch (WiDi / Miracast and AirFun) Full HD 1080P Length x Width x Height (unit) 3.33" (84.6mm) x 2.05" (64.79mm) x 0.98" (23mm) 28
Compliance Information 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. Although this product complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. CE Compliance This device has been tested and found to comply with the following European Union directives: Electromagnetic Capability (2004/108/EC), Low Voltage (2006/95/EC) and R&TTED (1999/5/EC). 29
Limited Warranty WE RE HERE TO HELP YOU! NEED ASSISTANCE SETTING UP THIS PRODUCT? Make sure you: 1. Visit www.iogear.com for more product information 2. Visit www.iogear.com/support for live help and product support Warranty Information This product carries a 1 Year Limited Warranty. For the terms and conditions of this warranty, please go to http://www.iogear.com/support/warranty Register online at http://www.iogear.com/register Important Product Information Product Model Serial Number Contact iogear.custhelp.com support@iogear.com www.iogear.com 19641 Da Vinci, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 30
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