Netgear PTVU1000 User's Guide

350 East Plumeria DriveSan Jose, CA 95134USAAugust 2011202-10839-01v1.0Universal Push2TV HD Adapter (PTVU1000)User Manual

10Push2TV HD Adapter 5. Select your geographic region to comply with your local radio regulations. This setting can be changed, if needed, once the s

11 Push2TV HD Adapter7. Once the audio driver and application driver are installed, the following message displays: 8. When the installation procedu

12Push2TV HD Adapter The Display and Audio icons also display as soon as a connection is established. Note the following:• If you do not see t

13 Push2TV HD AdapterNote: The audio output is activated automatically. If you need to set the audio output device manually, see Setting Audio Output

14Push2TV HD Adapter Vertical mounting: The Base is fastened to a wall or a projector, or behind a display screen, and the TV Adapter is connected so

15 Push2TV HD AdapterThe color and shape of the icon indicates the current activity state, as shown in the following table:Icon Color StatusHost Hardw

16Push2TV HD Adapter Traffic:• Rapid flashing when data is received or transmitted.Universal Push2TV HD ManagerContext Menu OptionsAccessing the U

17 Push2TV HD AdapterContext menu optionsMenu option DescriptionUniversal Push2TV HD Manager Displays the main user interface, which displays a list

18Push2TV HD Adapter Universal Push2TV HD Manager OptionsUniversal Push2TV HD Manager OptionsMenu option DescriptionPush2TV Adapter MAC AddressDisplay

19 Push2TV HD AdapterPC Adapter NamesChanging PC Adapter Names in the Universal Push2TV HD ManagerThe Universal Push2TV HD Manager screen allows you t

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20Push2TV HD Adapter Advanced SettingsThe Universal Push2TV HD Manager’s Advanced Settings screen allows the configuration of the Channel and Region s

21 Push2TV HD AdapterBlocking or DisassociatingBlocking or Disassociating a DeviceThe Universal Push2TV HD Manager screen allows you to remove devices

22Push2TV HD Adapter Context Menu Options Menu Option DescriptionBlock/UnBlock Device Allows you to temporarily disable a device from connecting wit

23 Push2TV HD AdapterUsing Mirror ModeMirror mode is used to display the identical content on the additional screen as is shown on the main PC or lapt

24Push2TV HD Adapter Note: Extend mode is recommended for playing HD video as Mirror mode is limited by the resolutions supported in the PC.Laptop Op

25 Push2TV HD AdapterConfigure Screen Options in Windows 7When a link is established with the Universal Push2TV HD TV adapter, the Display drivers are

26Push2TV HD Adapter Configuring the Display in Windows XP or VistaConfiguring the Display via the Display Icon Context MenuIcon Context Menu in Windo

27 Push2TV HD AdapterScreen Rotation: This option allows you to rotate or flip the monitor. It is applicable in both Mirror and Extend modes.Extend To

28Push2TV HD Adapter • The resolution, color depth, and refresh rate of the primary screen are duplicated on the display connected to the HD Base.

29 Push2TV HD AdapterTo place an application window in the extended space, use the following tips: • Reduce the application window size to about h

iiiContentsChapter 1 Setup and System InitializationMinimum System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Wh

30Push2TV HD Adapter Adjusting Screen Resolution Use the Resolution slider to adjust the desired resolution of the display (see circle 2 in the previo

31 Push2TV HD AdapterSupported Resolutions Problem/Question:I have a full HD TV, but I cannot set the screen resolution on it to 1920 x 1080, which is

32Push2TV HD Adapter Driver InformationVerifying that the drivers are installed and functional.Device ManagerViewing the Drivers in the Device Manager

33 Push2TV HD AdapterUnder PCI bus, open USB devices.When the device is connected and all drivers are loaded correctly, you should get the following:

34Push2TV HD Adapter To repair this, right-click and select Update drivers, or uninstall, detach, and reattach the PC Adapter. Verifying WUSB Drivers

35 Push2TV HD AdapterUninstalling DriversYou can select Uninstall on the Device Manager as explained earlier.To completely remove the driver installat

36Push2TV HD Adapter Viewing the Device’s Vendor ID and Product IDSelect the device in the Device Manager: Right-click and select Properties:

37 Push2TV HD AdapterSelect the Details tab and select Hardware IDs in the drop-down list: In the previous example: VID: 13CFPID: 1200

3822. Wireless ConnectivityThis chapter describes common behaviors of your Universal Push2TV HD Adapter, and provides advice and solutions.Wireless

39 Push2TV HD AdapterIf either of the following happens, try the steps that follow:• Green System Tray icon does not light up to indicate that a

ivPush2TV HD AdapterChapter 2 Wireless ConnectivityWireless Icon Is Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40Push2TV HD Adapter Movie Playing Is DisruptedProblem/Question:Movie playing is disrupted by moving the laptop. Symptom: Movie-playing performance is

41 Push2TV HD AdapterSolution: The following table shows the different states of the Connection Status icon, which indicates the connection quality:St

42Push2TV HD Adapter PairingProblems with Pairing Problem/Question:I’m having problems with Pairing.Symptom:The Pairing procedure does not result in t

43 Push2TV HD AdapterMultiple Hosts Problem/Question:I’m having problems pairing with multiple hosts—each pairing must correspond to a specific PC Ada

4433. VideoThis chapter describes the following topics:• General Troubleshooting • Media Player • Optimizing Internet Video • Surfin

45 Push2TV HD AdapterGeneral TroubleshootingMinor issues can generally be resolved by any of the following:• Detaching and re-attaching the power

46Push2TV HD Adapter 1. For surround audio to work correctly, click the Configure PowerDVD settings button (marked in the following figure). 2. Sele

47 Push2TV HD Adapter3. Click OK to complete the configuration process. Recommended Codec PackFor best performance when playing various video and aud

48Push2TV HD Adapter WinAmp Application Does Not Return to PC ScreenProblem/Question:I am using WinAmp, and when I change from Extended mode to Mirror

49 Push2TV HD AdapterOptimizing Internet VideoInternet VideoOptimizing Internet Video ViewingMany video content websites use an embedded Adobe Flash p

vPush2TV HD AdapterChapter 4 AudioNo Audio in HDMI Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Audio Disappears A

50Push2TV HD Adapter Online Movies FreezeProblem/Question:Online movies freeze in full screen mode.Symptom:The movie freezes when going to full screen

51 Push2TV HD AdapterSelect the DisplayLink display card:Select Advanced > Troubleshoot, and disable the hardware accelerator:

52Push2TV HD Adapter Another option is to right-click the Video screen, select Settings, and clear the Enable hardware acceleration check box:Flash Pl

53 Push2TV HD AdapterSurfing the Internet Using Wi-FiProblem/Question:Can I simultaneously surf the Internet using Wi-Fi and view it wirelessly on my

54Push2TV HD Adapter Solution:In some cases, the operating system is adjusting the CPU clock to a lower performance mode while the PC is battery opera

55 Push2TV HD AdapterRight-click the Display icon , and select Optimize for Video. Note: As this mode is optimized for video watching, quality of te

56Push2TV HD Adapter 2. In the Control Panel > Personalization screen, select Windows Color and Appearance.3. Select Windows Aero (or other) from

57 Push2TV HD Adapter• When using Extend mode, change the resolution using Display Link Manager. For more information, see Configuring the Display

58Push2TV HD Adapter Solution:• Detach and re-attach the power supply of the Base Adapter.• Detach and re-attach the PC Adapter to restart the

59 Push2TV HD AdapterSelect monitor and adjust the refresh rate:External Display Is Not ActivatedProblem/Question:The External Display is not activate

611. Setup and System InitializationThis chapter describes the following topics:• Minimum System Requirements • What’s in the Package •

60Push2TV HD Adapter Video Is Not Playing SmoothlyProblem/Question:I see dropped frames and/or audio/video disconnects during movie play.Answer:There

61 Push2TV HD Adapterlaptop onto your HD TV, while you can continue working on your documents, emails, and Facebook account displayed on the laptop sc

62Push2TV HD Adapter Note: When you are changing settings, or during first connection between the PC Adapter and Base Adapter, the PC display might f

63 Push2TV HD AdapterYou can change the screen resolution, currently set to 1024 x 768:Display Issues on TVProblem/Question:• I am connected to my

64Push2TV HD Adapter Display Is FlippedProblem/Question:I am connected to my TV in HDMI mode. I can get a correct display and sound if I use the Exten

65 Push2TV HD AdapterSymptom:When you play a video, the audio part of the playback might not be synchronized with the video playback.Solution:Change t

6644. AudioThis chapter describes the following topics:• No Audio in HDMI Connection • Audio Disappears After Link Disconnection • Audio

67 Push2TV HD AdapterAudio Disappears After Link DisconnectionProblem/Question:Audio does not recover after the link disconnects and reconnects.Sympto

68Push2TV HD Adapter In Windows XP:1. Right-click the Volume icon in the System Tray and select Adjust Audio Properties.2. In the Sounds and Audio D

69 Push2TV HD AdapterIf using HDMI or S/PDIF (Digital output):Click Digital Output USB PnP Sound Device, and click Set Default. If using 3.5 mm jack (

7 Push2TV HD Adapter• System configurations that include more than one graphic card are currently not supported.• Surround audio is supported

70Push2TV HD Adapter Video and Audio SynchronizationProblem/Question:Audio is not synchronized with the video.Symptom:When you play a video, the audio

71 Push2TV HD AdapterAudio Control Using the PC ButtonsProblem/Question:The volume control works only on the TV remote control or on the Audio receive

7255. MiscellaneousThis chapter describes the following topics:• PowerPoint in Extend Mode • Power Saving Modes and Screen Saver • Built

73 Push2TV HD AdapterPower Saving Modes and Screen Saver Problem/Question:When I exit from screen saver mode, I notice strange effects on the remote d

74Push2TV HD Adapter PC and TV Adapters Are WarmProblem/Question:Using the system, the PC and TV Adapters get extremely hot.Solution:This is known and

75 Push2TV HD Adapter

76IndexAAdvanced settings 20Advanced Settings screen 20Channel 20Not active 20PHY 20Region 20Wireless USB Manager 20Aero desktop 55Personalize 55Setti

77Push2TV HD AdapterProcedures 22Properties 29Rebooted 29Resize 26Restart 26Right-click context menu 26Selecting the Correct Display Monitor 29Setting

78Push2TV HD AdapterHost Hardware Disconnected 14Host Hardware Enabled 14Wireless USB Channel is Busy 14Wireless USB Channel is not available 14Wirele

79Push2TV HD AdapterFlickering 73Screen saver 73Problems with PairingDetach and re-attach Device Adapter 42WIRELESS USB device has been paired 42Probl

8Push2TV HD Adapter Software Installation Before You InstallBefore you install the software, be aware of the following:• If your PC contains a pre

80Push2TV HD AdapterUUninstalling Drivers 35Cleanup Tool 35Device manager 35Disconnects 35Driver 35In Windows 7 35In Windows XP 35Remove 35Uninstall 3

9 Push2TV HD AdapterThe installation CD Autoplay menu displays.3. Select Install Universal Push2TV HD Software. 4. The Install Wizard begins install