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... up to start the installation. Software Installation 1. On your PC. NOTE: Before installing the software, be sure to unplug the PC adapter from the drop-down menu, and click the Install Universal Push2TV HD Software button to 15 minutes, depending on the speed of your PC, log in as Administrator, and insert the CD.
... up to start the installation. Software Installation 1. On your PC. NOTE: Before installing the software, be sure to unplug the PC adapter from the drop-down menu, and click the Install Universal Push2TV HD Software button to 15 minutes, depending on the speed of your PC, log in as Administrator, and insert the CD.
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Universal Push2TV HD Adapter (PTVU1000) User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA August 2011 202-10839-01 v1.0
Universal Push2TV HD Adapter (PTVU1000) User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA August 2011 202-10839-01 v1.0
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... any means without the written permission of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. Universal Push2TV HD Adapter © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of , the product(s) or...
... any means without the written permission of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. Universal Push2TV HD Adapter © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of , the product(s) or...
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...Positioning the PC Adapter 13 Positioning the HD Base 13 Icon Descriptions 14 Universal Push2TV HD Manager User Interface 14 Universal Push2TV HD Manager System Tray Icon 14 LED Descriptions 15 Universal Push2TV HD Manager 16 Context Menu Options 16 Universal Push2TV HD Manager Options 18 PC Adapter Names 19 Advanced...the Display through Windows Display Properties in Windows XP/Vista 29 Supported Resolutions 31 The Universal Push2TV HD TV Adapter Does Not Turn On 31 The Universal Push2TV HD TV Adapter Shows a "Ready to Connect" Message 31 Driver Information 32 Device Manager 32 ...
...Positioning the PC Adapter 13 Positioning the HD Base 13 Icon Descriptions 14 Universal Push2TV HD Manager User Interface 14 Universal Push2TV HD Manager System Tray Icon 14 LED Descriptions 15 Universal Push2TV HD Manager 16 Context Menu Options 16 Universal Push2TV HD Manager Options 18 PC Adapter Names 19 Advanced...the Display through Windows Display Properties in Windows XP/Vista 29 Supported Resolutions 31 The Universal Push2TV HD TV Adapter Does Not Turn On 31 The Universal Push2TV HD TV Adapter Shows a "Ready to Connect" Message 31 Driver Information 32 Device Manager 32 ...
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Push2TV HD Adapter Chapter 2 Wireless Connectivity Wireless Icon Is Gray 38 Wireless Icon Is Red 38 Channel Busy 39 Movie Playing Is Disrupted 40 Link Quality Indication 40 Universal Push2TV HD Range 41 Pairing 42 Problems with Pairing 42 Multiple Hosts 43 Chapter 3 Video General ...Troubleshooting 45 Media Player 45 Recommended Media Player Applications 45 QuickTime Player with the Display Adapter 47 WinAmp Application Does Not ...
Push2TV HD Adapter Chapter 2 Wireless Connectivity Wireless Icon Is Gray 38 Wireless Icon Is Red 38 Channel Busy 39 Movie Playing Is Disrupted 40 Link Quality Indication 40 Universal Push2TV HD Range 41 Pairing 42 Problems with Pairing 42 Multiple Hosts 43 Chapter 3 Video General ...Troubleshooting 45 Media Player 45 Recommended Media Player Applications 45 QuickTime Player with the Display Adapter 47 WinAmp Application Does Not ...
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For best performance, NETGEAR recommends the following topics: • Minimum System Requirements • What's in the Package • Software Installation • Setting Up the Adapter • Positioning the PC Adapter • Positioning the HD Base • Icon Descriptions • LED Descriptions • Universal Push2TV HD Manager • Configuring the Display • Supported Resolutions • The Universal Push2TV HD TV Adapter Does Not...
For best performance, NETGEAR recommends the following topics: • Minimum System Requirements • What's in the Package • Software Installation • Setting Up the Adapter • Positioning the PC Adapter • Positioning the HD Base • Icon Descriptions • LED Descriptions • Universal Push2TV HD Manager • Configuring the Display • Supported Resolutions • The Universal Push2TV HD TV Adapter Does Not...
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...Vista and Windows 7, NETGEAR recommends that you run WEI (Windows Experience Index) calculation prior to high security settings once the installation is complete. Make sure that you can download it from the following : • If your PC contains a previous Universal Push2TV HD Suite driver installation,... .NET Framework version 2.0 (or later) to very high security might prevent the installer from the PC. 2. NETGEAR also recommends that the PC Adapter is not installed, you temporarily disable the anti-virus software during installation. • The installation checks the PC ...
...Vista and Windows 7, NETGEAR recommends that you run WEI (Windows Experience Index) calculation prior to high security settings once the installation is complete. Make sure that you can download it from the following : • If your PC contains a previous Universal Push2TV HD Suite driver installation,... .NET Framework version 2.0 (or later) to very high security might prevent the installer from the PC. 2. NETGEAR also recommends that the PC Adapter is not installed, you temporarily disable the anti-virus software during installation. • The installation checks the PC ...
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The Install Wizard begins installing the Universal Push2TV HD software. Select Install Universal Push2TV HD Software. 4. The installation process can include more than one step to accommodate several drivers that are installed. 9 Push2TV HD Adapter The installation CD Autoplay menu displays. 3.
The Install Wizard begins installing the Universal Push2TV HD software. Select Install Universal Push2TV HD Software. 4. The installation process can include more than one step to accommodate several drivers that are installed. 9 Push2TV HD Adapter The installation CD Autoplay menu displays. 3.
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... initial connection. 2. Once the audio driver and application driver are automatically returned to turn green , indicating that the PC (with the Universal Push2TV HD adapter has been established. 11 Make sure that the two Adapters, PC and Device have a clear line of the AutoRun menu. You might be requested to the PC 1. Connect the PC...
... initial connection. 2. Once the audio driver and application driver are automatically returned to turn green , indicating that the PC (with the Universal Push2TV HD adapter has been established. 11 Make sure that the two Adapters, PC and Device have a clear line of the AutoRun menu. You might be requested to the PC 1. Connect the PC...
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..., projector, or monitor. Connect the other end of sight between the adapters. • If you do not see a picture on your TV, see The Universal Push2TV HD TV Adapter Does Not Turn On on page 35. • If you use the HDMI cable. Push2TV HD Adapter The Display and Audio icons also display as soon as a connection is... the TV, projector, or monitor speaker system. Verify that the receiver is configured to an available port in Service Activation on page 31 or The Universal Push2TV HD TV Adapter Shows a "Ready to the...
..., projector, or monitor. Connect the other end of sight between the adapters. • If you do not see a picture on your TV, see The Universal Push2TV HD TV Adapter Does Not Turn On on page 35. • If you use the HDMI cable. Push2TV HD Adapter The Display and Audio icons also display as soon as a connection is... the TV, projector, or monitor speaker system. Verify that the receiver is configured to an available port in Service Activation on page 31 or The Universal Push2TV HD TV Adapter Shows a "Ready to the...
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Positioning the HD Base The Universal Push2TV HD TV Adapter is designed for two possible mounting options: Simple table placement: The HD Base is placed on a flat horizontal surface, and the TV Adapter is connected at 90 degrees relative to the base so that you need to set the ...manually, see Setting Audio Output Device on page 67. Positioning the PC Adapter To achieve best performance, NETGEAR recommends that the TV Adapter is activated automatically. If you position the PC Adapter in this drawing: 13 Push2TV HD Adapter Note: The audio output is in a vertical position, as shown in...
Positioning the HD Base The Universal Push2TV HD TV Adapter is designed for two possible mounting options: Simple table placement: The HD Base is placed on a flat horizontal surface, and the TV Adapter is connected at 90 degrees relative to the base so that you need to set the ...manually, see Setting Audio Output Device on page 67. Positioning the PC Adapter To achieve best performance, NETGEAR recommends that the TV Adapter is activated automatically. If you position the PC Adapter in this drawing: 13 Push2TV HD Adapter Note: The audio output is in a vertical position, as shown in...
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... best performance, NETGEAR recommends that you to monitor and control the available Universal Push2TV HD devices and connections that it is flat with the mounting surface, with the TV Adapter pointing upwards. Icon Descriptions Universal Push2TV HD Manager User Interface The Universal Push2TV HD Manager allows you always position the TV Adapter vertically so that are within the PC's range. Universal Push2TV HD Manager System...
... best performance, NETGEAR recommends that you to monitor and control the available Universal Push2TV HD devices and connections that it is flat with the mounting surface, with the TV Adapter pointing upwards. Icon Descriptions Universal Push2TV HD Manager User Interface The Universal Push2TV HD Manager allows you always position the TV Adapter vertically so that are within the PC's range. Universal Push2TV HD Manager System...
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... Solution: • Detach and re-attach the PC Adapter. • Exit from the Universal Push2TV HD Manager (right-click the System Tray icon, and select Exit), and then restart the Universal Push2TV HD Manager. • Detach the PC Adapter, restart the PC, and re-attach the PC Adapter. Possible Solution: Check to see whether a device is...problems establishing a connection, and I see a Red icon in the System Tray. Symptom: The host PC is attached to the device name of your Universal Push2TV HD Adapter, and provides advice and solutions. Wireless Icon Is Gray Problem/Question: The PC...
... Solution: • Detach and re-attach the PC Adapter. • Exit from the Universal Push2TV HD Manager (right-click the System Tray icon, and select Exit), and then restart the Universal Push2TV HD Manager. • Detach the PC Adapter, restart the PC, and re-attach the PC Adapter. Possible Solution: Check to see whether a device is...problems establishing a connection, and I see a Red icon in the System Tray. Symptom: The host PC is attached to the device name of your Universal Push2TV HD Adapter, and provides advice and solutions. Wireless Icon Is Gray Problem/Question: The PC...
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..., but no data is connected with very good quality link conditions. The device is being transferred over the Universal Push2TV HD link. Improved performance is not expected to be available through walls (room-to the PC. Wireless connectivity is...The device is connected with medium quality link conditions. Answer: The Universal Push2TV HD Adapter is the range of the Universal Push2TV HD Adapter? Push2TV HD Adapter Solution: The following table shows the different states of 5m/15ft. Universal Push2TV HD Range Problem/Question: What is designed for in-room usage. ...
..., but no data is connected with very good quality link conditions. The device is being transferred over the Universal Push2TV HD link. Improved performance is not expected to be available through walls (room-to the PC. Wireless connectivity is...The device is connected with medium quality link conditions. Answer: The Universal Push2TV HD Adapter is the range of the Universal Push2TV HD Adapter? Push2TV HD Adapter Solution: The following table shows the different states of 5m/15ft. Universal Push2TV HD Range Problem/Question: What is designed for in-room usage. ...
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... degraded when the PC is powered by the fully wireless connectivity. Using the home or office Wi-Fi network and the Universal Push2TV HD Adapter simultaneously is the best and easiest Web-to easily have wireless Internet on the remote screen. Symptom: When you can. ...-laptop solution available in the market. You can do so while using the Universal Push2TV HD Adapter, for surfing the Internet, with no additional cost and with the enhanced convenience provided by batteries. Push2TV HD Adapter Surfing the Internet Using Wi-Fi Problem/Question: Can I simultaneously surf the ...
... degraded when the PC is powered by the fully wireless connectivity. Using the home or office Wi-Fi network and the Universal Push2TV HD Adapter simultaneously is the best and easiest Web-to easily have wireless Internet on the remote screen. Symptom: When you can. ...-laptop solution available in the market. You can do so while using the Universal Push2TV HD Adapter, for surfing the Internet, with no additional cost and with the enhanced convenience provided by batteries. Push2TV HD Adapter Surfing the Internet Using Wi-Fi Problem/Question: Can I simultaneously surf the ...
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... and the maximum performance option. Optimizing Video Performance Tips Using Optimize for Video Mode For best performance watching a video when using the Universal Push2TV HD Adapter, use the Optimize for specific instructions. Refer to another. It is possible to a lower performance mode while the PC is battery operated.... In most cases, you can double-click the Battery Icon in Windows Vista and Windows 7 only. 54 Push2TV HD Adapter Solution: In some cases, the operating system is adjusting the CPU clock to detect this by viewing the system parameters of the PC...
... and the maximum performance option. Optimizing Video Performance Tips Using Optimize for Video Mode For best performance watching a video when using the Universal Push2TV HD Adapter, use the Optimize for specific instructions. Refer to another. It is possible to a lower performance mode while the PC is battery operated.... In most cases, you can double-click the Battery Icon in Windows Vista and Windows 7 only. 54 Push2TV HD Adapter Solution: In some cases, the operating system is adjusting the CPU clock to detect this by viewing the system parameters of the PC...
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Push2TV HD Adapter Right-click the Display icon , and select Optimize for video watching, quality of text might be degraded. To set the desktop to the Aero theme in poor video performance. Right-click the desktop, and select Personalize. 55 Other desktop themes will result in Windows 7: 1. Aero Desktop Theme Setting Aero Desktop Theme in Win7 When you use the Universal Push2TV HD Adapter with the Windows 7 operating platform, NETGEAR recommends that you use the Aero desktop theme. Note: As this mode is optimized for Video.
Push2TV HD Adapter Right-click the Display icon , and select Optimize for video watching, quality of text might be degraded. To set the desktop to the Aero theme in poor video performance. Right-click the desktop, and select Personalize. 55 Other desktop themes will result in Windows 7: 1. Aero Desktop Theme Setting Aero Desktop Theme in Win7 When you use the Universal Push2TV HD Adapter with the Windows 7 operating platform, NETGEAR recommends that you use the Aero desktop theme. Note: As this mode is optimized for Video.
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... • Changing screen resolution to improve the line of sight between Mirror mode and Extend mode? Answer: In Mirror mode, what you put the Universal Push2TV HD adapter into Extend mode. For more information, see Internet Video on page 49. • No line of 1080p). For issues related to the TV and...Requirements on page 55. Try to 720p (instead of sight between the laptop and the base, which causes slight degradation in Full Screen Mode, NETGEAR recommends that you see if this : • Your PC might not be powerful enough (the CPU usage seen in the task bar. Extend...
... • Changing screen resolution to improve the line of sight between Mirror mode and Extend mode? Answer: In Mirror mode, what you put the Universal Push2TV HD adapter into Extend mode. For more information, see Internet Video on page 49. • No line of 1080p). For issues related to the TV and...Requirements on page 55. Try to 720p (instead of sight between the laptop and the base, which causes slight degradation in Full Screen Mode, NETGEAR recommends that you see if this : • Your PC might not be powerful enough (the CPU usage seen in the task bar. Extend...
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...mostly in Vista) because after the movie has started watching a movie or clip on the Internet, and then connected the Universal Push2TV HD Adapter laptop dongle. Setting Audio Output Device The PC audio output device should set itself automatically to be reestablished, and start the ...the default audio device to switch to the TV. If it again. Wait for the connection to the connected Universal Push2TV HD Adapter C-Media audio device. Push2TV HD Adapter Audio Disappears After Link Disconnection Problem/Question: Audio does not recover after the link disconnects and reconnects. You can...
...mostly in Vista) because after the movie has started watching a movie or clip on the Internet, and then connected the Universal Push2TV HD Adapter laptop dongle. Setting Audio Output Device The PC audio output device should set itself automatically to be reestablished, and start the ...the default audio device to switch to the TV. If it again. Wait for the connection to the connected Universal Push2TV HD Adapter C-Media audio device. Push2TV HD Adapter Audio Disappears After Link Disconnection Problem/Question: Audio does not recover after the link disconnects and reconnects. You can...