BenQ InstaShow S, User Manual

Page 1: ...InstaShow S User Manual WDC20 V 2 00...

Page 2: ...ccurate information to customers and thus all contents may be modified from time to time without prior notice Please visit www benq com for the latest version of this manual The illustrations and the...

Page 3: ...ment 17 Connecting the HDMI cable and power 17 Assembling the adapter 18 Connecting the HDMI cable 19 Power supply via a power adapter 19 LAN connection 20 Setting up and powering a Button 20 Using Ca...

Page 4: ...nterface via LAN 37 Logging into the web management interface via a wireless network 37 Getting started 39 Top command buttons 39 Function bar 39 Main column 40 Information 40 WAN 42 Wireless Network...

Page 5: ...sists of an InstaShow S Host or Host in this document and two InstaShow S Buttons or Buttons in this document Depending on the location where you buy the product the software of the base unit can be d...

Page 6: ...that is being presented Screen Casting for Mobile Devices Project your mobile device s screen wirelessly by connecting your mobile device to the Host via the InstaShare app or screencasting capabilit...

Page 7: ...A M Cable USB A F to USB A M Screws Rubber Foot Velcro Strap Quick Start Guide Safety Statement Available accessories and the pictures shown here may differ from the actual contents and the product su...

Page 8: ...4 Reach Max 15M between the Button and the Host Temperature range Operating 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F Humidity Storage 5 to 90 relative humidity non condensing Oper...

Page 9: ...for more information 2 USB A Ports Connect to a touchscreen display mouse or keyboard to control the projected screen 3 HDMI port Connect to a display using a Cable HDMI A M to A M 4 LAN port Allows...

Page 10: ...downloading the firmware Static green The device is connected and working normally Flashing red The device is unable to connect to a host Off The device is powered off Quick flashing green The device...

Page 11: ...different displays the steps required to complete the installation may vary according to the actual environment and your display specifications Follow the procedures below and refer to the specified...

Page 12: ...e the lid on the ceiling and locate the alignment hole 2 Use the screws provided to lock the lid to the ceiling 3 Lock the first hole 1 4 Follow the instruction in the illustration below to lock the o...

Page 13: ...table If your display is placed on a table first attach the lid of to the Host in the following the process described below 1 Align the lid over the bottom of Host so that the triangle on the bottom s...

Page 14: ...ould be pointed to the LOCK print at the front side of the Host 4 Attach the rubber feet to the recesses on the lid and put the Host right next to the display Please only use the rubber foot provided...

Page 15: ...of the Host 2 Affix the Host on the wall near the display 3 Keep the antennas away from any signal obstructions You can also place the Host on a mobile display trolley See the illustration Please only...

Page 16: ...ed downwards at an angle roughly perpendicular to the ceiling For ceiling mount installation Position the antennas so that they are both point either upwards or downwards roughly parallel to the ceili...

Page 17: ...e that the antennas are at least 3 cm away from the metal portion of the ceiling mount For table placement Position the antennas so that they are both pointed upwards roughly perpendicular to the tabl...

Page 18: ...an standard Australian and standard UK plugs To connect the plug of your choice follow the steps below 1 Align and insert the plug into the adapter 2 Push the plug all the way in until it clips into p...

Page 19: ...r cable to the power jack of the Host then connect the supplied power adapter to the female connector of the extender power cable and then plug the other end of the power adapter into a wall socket On...

Page 20: ...top The LAN connection can be used to configure your product and update the software Insert a network cable with RJ 45 connectors into the LAN port and connect the other side to a LAN Setting up and p...

Page 21: ...Pairing a Button and Host on page 24 2 Connect the Button s HDMI and USB jacks to the corresponding inputs of a laptop See the illustration If the Button encounters problems while pairing with the Ho...

Page 22: ...arting up 4 When the Button is ready to present the LED indicator will turn solid green Press the Present key when the LED indicator turns green Handle the Button cable with care Rough handling might...

Page 23: ...ook and Windows laptop users 1 Insert the HDMI cable of the Button to the HDMI converter of your laptop 2 Connect the cable USB A F to your laptop 3 Connect the Button s USB jack to the Cable USB A M...

Page 24: ...Button kit and you want to pair the new Buttons with your Host you need to follow the instruction below as well When the Host is placed on a table 1 Make sure your Host is ready with power supply Con...

Page 25: ...utton will blink blue for about 10 seconds The pairing process is ongoing The Pairing in progress message will be shown on the screen If the Host is attached to the ceiling so that it is not easy to p...

Page 26: ...setting a Host allows you to return the Host to its original factory settings You may want to reset the Host because of either one of the following reasons You want to clear the web management interfa...

Page 27: ...different Host one which was not originally included with the Button in the package and you want to quickly pair it back to its original Host A Button that was included in the original package has bee...

Page 28: ...ata from any USB devices such as a mouse a keyboard or from touch back function being transmitted to the Host within the set time if there is no wireless devices being connected to the Host s SSID wit...

Page 29: ...n page 30 for details 3 To start a split screen presentation see Split screen presentations on page 31 for details 4 To start a presentation with a mobile device see Presenting with mobile devices on...

Page 30: ...press the Present key 2 The device stops presenting and the LED indicator of the Button turns green 3 Users can press the Present key to return to the presentation Make sure the transmission distance...

Page 31: ...esentations 4 Once a notification appears on screen indicating that the split screen function has been enabled press the Present key on the Button of the second computer that wants to join the split s...

Page 32: ...n To return to a split screen presentation repeat the steps in Starting a split screen presentation on page 31 Presenting with mobile devices Users with mobile devices can connect their mobile devices...

Page 33: ...33 Starting and stopping presentations 3 Select a desired function and follow the on screen instructions to project Functions and interface of the app may be updated without prior notice InstaShare...

Page 34: ...motely via touch gestures on the display For presentations that do not feature a touchscreen display you can connect a USB mouse and or USB keyboard to any of the USB ports located at the rear of the...

Page 35: ...Explorer version 8 0 or Firefox version 46 0 1 Accessing the web management interface Logging into the web management interface via direct connection 1 Connect your Host directly to a laptop using a...

Page 36: ...2 168 20 1 Change your laptop s IP address to 192 168 20 x e g 192 168 20 100 4 On your browser enter the IP address 192 168 20 1 On the login page enter the default user name admin and password 0000...

Page 37: ...xxxxxx SSID shown in the Guide Idle screen in your laptop or mobile device s wireless network menu and connect to it The default password is the same as the name of the SSID for example if the SSID is...

Page 38: ...you can find the SSID of your Host WDC20_c7a3ae 2 Enter the default password WDC20_c7a3ae and press Connect 3 Access the web management interface following step 4 5 of Logging into the web management...

Page 39: ...ll available languages 2 Click the language you want to switch to and your new language will be set 3 Once a new language has been set both the web management interface and the product s OSD will feat...

Page 40: ...shows the detailed content from the function bar Information Click Information and you will see detailed information for System Information WAN Wireless Network My Screen and Screen Message You can c...

Page 41: ...d then navigating to and selecting the image file on your local folder you want as either the Hosts Guide Screen or Idle Screen To hide the tutorial boxes on either the Guide Screen or Idle Screen che...

Page 42: ...lt WAN IP Address of the Host The default connection type is DHCP which acquires the IP Address from your DHCP server of your network If you want to change your WAN IP Address choose Static IP under W...

Page 43: ...atus menu for the Host Setting The Wi Fi SSID for the Host is displayed in the SSID field The SSID for the Host is based on the Host Name set in the Information System Information menu to change the S...

Page 44: ...setting that allows you to isolate all Wi Fi connections to the Host so that devices that are connected to the Host via a Wi Fi connection are isolated and cannot access any of the other devices conn...

Page 45: ...fter you configure all the Wireless Network Setting items press Apply to proceed Wi Fi Radio Setup In the Transmission Power field you can set the strength of the Wi Fi signal with the available optio...

Page 46: ...gure the Host to automatically select the wireless channel with the best performance for either signal during the initial setup of the Host by selecting Auto or you can select a wireless channel manua...

Page 47: ...channel width for 2 4G Channel is 20MHz while the default channel width for 5G Channel is 40MHz In 5G Mode you can select the Wi Fi standard for the 5G Wi Fi signal The available options are N Only an...

Page 48: ...Network settings press Apply to proceed Wireless Nodes Status The Wireless Nodes Status sub menu lists all the devices connected to the Host via Wi Fi indicates their MAC Address Device Name IP Addres...

Page 49: ...s high on the ceiling You can pair a Button and Host via the web management interface 1 Connect the Button s HDMI and USB jacks to the corresponding ports of a laptop 2 When the Button is successfully...

Page 50: ...of the Button will blink blue for about 10 seconds The pairing process is ongoing A Pairing in progress message will be shown on the screen 7 The LED indicator of the Button will turn static green wh...

Page 51: ...you to block reject users from accessing the Host via its WAN port in order to protect it from hacking The default setting for this field is Reject which enables the firewall and rejects access to th...

Page 52: ...lution manually Screen Scale allows users to adjust the borders of the Host s video output so that it properly fits the screen of the connected display This setting is mainly intended for users who co...

Page 53: ...from hacking The default setting for this field is 3 Level to change the setting to a lower level of encryption select 2 Level Login Code allows you to set a login password for connections by mobile...

Page 54: ...g for this field is On which means that HDCP copy protection will be automatically enabled by Host for content that features HDCP copy protection and disabled for content that does not feature HDCP co...

Page 55: ...twork standby mode After you configure all the Advance Setting items press Apply to proceed If you want to restart the Host click Restart and the Host will restart If you want to place the Host in sle...

Page 56: ...u can set System Time and Periodical Restart You can select your Time Zone and the NTP Server from which the time is obtained You can check Enable to set Periodical Restart You can also set restart ti...

Page 57: ...mware Upgrade Configuration Management Wi Fi Traffic Test and Log Setting Password Setup You can change Password by 1 Entering your old password 2 Entering your new password 3 Entering your new passwo...

Page 58: ...cted via the WAN port to a router with access to the Internet then click the New Firmware Check button to check for a firmware upgrade To have the Host periodically check for firmware upgrades check t...

Page 59: ...an upgrade file located on your local computer follow the steps below 1 Click the Select File button in the Firmware File field 2 Navigate to and select the firmware upgrade file To perform an OTA en...

Page 60: ...re using an upgrade file located on your local computer follow the steps below 1 Select from a local file in the Firmware File field and then click the Select File button 2 Navigate to and select the...

Page 61: ...w S button field When performing any type of upgrade DO NOT do any of the following Power off or press the reset button on the Host or Button Close the browser window of the web management interface F...

Page 62: ...can import configurations files by 1 Clicking Import File to choose the file to import 2 Navigating to and selecting the configuration file you want to import from your local computer You can export...

Page 63: ...e process is confirmed the Host will begin restoring to Factory Default and the LED will quick flash red flash red twice every second then restart After the Host restarts the entire process is complet...

Page 64: ...64 Web management 1 Select the channel you want to test the speed of in the Option Channel field 2 Click the Settings button to set the channel test...

Page 65: ...65 Web management 3 Click the Test button The results of the test will be shown in the main window...

Page 66: ...ck errors or locate bugs In the Log Setting menu download the system log to your local computer by clicking Download To PC clear the system log by clicking Clear Log and view the system log in the Sys...

Page 67: ...power is properly supplied or connected The screen lags seriously and the audio breaks up sometimes Insufficient power supply for the Button An laptop with USB 2 0 port may be used as the power suppl...

Page 68: ...ur content is removed from the display and the LED indicator of your Button is blinking red The wireless connection is lost between the Button and Host 1 The Host will restore the Wi Fi connection aut...

Page 69: ...he Button The pairing function cannot be executed via the MODE key while the Button is powered on and the LED starts flashing red The Host Nothing is shown on the display at all The display is switche...

Page 70: ...ur laptop and the Button is loose Reconnect the HDMI cable of the Button Laptop problem Reboot your laptop The Button is shutdown Reconnect the USB cable of the Button Pairing The message Pairing fail...

Page 71: ...2 The default log in account admin 3 The default log in password 0000 Laptop cannot connect the SSID with the correct password by Wi Fi Laptop Wi Fi module cannot support 802 11 AC Laptop can connect...