Actiontec ScreenBeam Pro Education Edition 2 User Manual - Page 18

Miracast™, Tips for Optimal Performance

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Setting Up ScreenBeam Pro Miracast™ To connect a Miracast™-enabled Android device to the ScreenBeam Pro, use the following procedure. For best performance, the Miracast™ device should be running the latest software. 1. On a Miracast™-enabled Android device, locate and open the Wireless Display Application (check for the application under "Settings"). Note: The name of the Wireless Display application depends on the device type and model. Refer to the device's user manual for more details. 2. The Wireless Display application scans for available devices. Select ScreenBeam Pro from the device list. You may be required to enter a PIN. Note: Obtain the security PIN from your network administrator if no PIN is displayed on the connected display device. By default, the security PIN is "12345670." If a PIN is displayed on the connected display device, enter this PIN in the PIN text box. 3. Enter the PIN in the PIN text box, then click Connect. 4. Wait for the device to pair with and connect to your receiver. When it does, the device's screen will be displayed on the HDTV. Tips for Optimal Performance To get the most out of ScreenBeam Pro, note the following: s Keep ScreenBeam Pro in line-of-sight in relation to the source device. Doing this will help ensure ScreenBeam Pro receives the best possible signal. s ScreenBeam Pro's optimal wireless range is within 30 feet of the source device. However, actual range and effectiveness depends on many factors, including the amount of existing signal interference and the building materials used in the surrounding structure. s Avoid placing ScreenBeam Pro near other possible sources of interference (such as electric fans or other devices with electric motors), microwave ovens, and cordless phones. 16

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Setting Up ScreenBeam Pro
Miracast™
To connect a Miracast™-enabled Android device to the ScreenBeam Pro, use the
following procedure. For best performance, the Miracast™ device should be run-
ning the latest software.
1.
On a Miracast™-enabled Android device, locate and open the Wireless
Display Application (check for the application under “Settings”).
Note
: The name of the Wireless Display application depends on the device type
and model. Refer to the device’s user manual for more details.
2.
The Wireless Display application scans for available devices. Select
ScreenBeam Pro from the device list. You may be required to enter a PIN.
Note
: Obtain the security PIN from your network administrator if no PIN
is displayed on the connected display device. By default, the security PIN is
“12345670.” If a PIN is displayed on the connected display device, enter this PIN
in the PIN text box.
3.
Enter the PIN in the PIN text box, then click
Connect
.
4.
Wait for the device to pair with and connect to your receiver. When it does,
the device’s screen will be displayed on the HDTV.
Tips for Optimal Performance
To get the most out of ScreenBeam Pro, note the following:
s
Keep ScreenBeam Pro in line-of-sight in relation to the source device. Doing
this will help ensure ScreenBeam Pro receives the best possible signal.
s
ScreenBeam Pro’s optimal wireless range is within 30 feet of the source
device. However, actual range and effectiveness depends on many factors,
including the amount of existing signal interference and the building mate-
rials used in the surrounding structure.
s
Avoid placing ScreenBeam Pro near other possible sources of interference
(such as electric fans or other devices with electric motors), microwave
ovens, and cordless phones.