StarTech.com USB2DVI User Manual
Displayed below is the user manual for USB2DVI by StarTech.com which is a product in the USB Graphics Adapters category. This manual has pages.
Related Manuals
USB to DVI Video Adapter
USB 2.0 to DVI External Multi
Monitor Video Adapter
USB2DVI
Instruction Manual
FCC Compliance 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 rea-
sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-
ment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
munications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu-
lar installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver •
is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.•
Use of Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, and other Protected Names and Symbols
This manual may make reference to trademarks, registered trademarks, and other
protected names and/or symbols of third-party companies not related in any way to
StarTech.com. Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only and
do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech.com, or an en-
dorsement of the product(s) to which this manual applies by the third-party company in
question. Regardless of any direct acknowledgement elsewhere in the body of this doc-
ument, StarTech.com hereby acknowledges that all trademarks, registered trademarks,
service marks, and other protected names and/or symbols contained in this manual and
related documents are the property of their respective holders.
i
Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................... 1
Packaging Contents.....................................................................1
System Requirements .................................................................1
Installation ....................................................................... 1
Windows 2000/XP/Vista ..............................................................1
Mac OS X ....................................................................................3
Configuration .................................................................. 4
Windows 2000/XP/Vista ..............................................................4
Mac OS X ....................................................................................6
Specifications .................................................................. 9
Supported Resolutions ................................................... 9
Technical Support ........................................................... 10
Warranty Information ...................................................... 10
1
Introduction
Packaging Contents
1 x USB2DVI video adapter•
1 x Driver CD•
1 x User Manual•
System Requirements
Processor: 1.2GHz or higher clock speed•
RAM: 512Mb or higher•
30Mb of available disk space•
An available USB 2.0 port•
DVI capable monitor•
CD/DVD-ROM drive (driver installation)•
Installation
Please note: The following installation steps must be completed
prior to connecting USB2DVI to the host computer, to ensure proper
functionality.
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Insert the Driver CD (included) into the CD/DVD-ROM drive.1.
Browse through the Driver CD and locate the “Setup.exe” file. 2.
Double-click on the “Setup.exe” file to begin the installation process:
2
When the End User License 3.
Agreement appears, please
read and accept it, then click
Next.
Please wait while the installation package copies the necessary files. 4.
Once completed, plug in the USB2DVI adapter to the computer. 5.
Windows should start to automatically load the drivers. Once
complete, you should see this icon in your System Tray:
To verify the installation, right-click on “My Computer” and select 6.
Manage to open the Computer Management window.
In the left pane of the Computer Management window, click on 7.
Device Manager.
In the right pane of the Computer Management window, click on 8.
Universal Serial Bus Controllers, and ensure that USB2DVI is listed
underneath.
If you wish to add additional USB2DVI adapters, simply plug them 9.
into available USB 2.0 ports. A maximum total of 5 USB2DVI video
adapters can be used on a computer.
3
Mac OS X
Insert the Driver CD (included) into the CD/DVD-ROM drive.1.
Browse through the Driver CD and locate the DisplayLink-OSX.dmg 2.
file. Double-click on this file to begin the installation process:
Double Click the “DislpayLink 3.
Software Installer.pkg” to install
the software.
Once the installation is complete, 4.
click the “Restart” button. The
computer will automatically
reboot, so make sure to close/
save any files you have opened,
before pressing this button.
After the computer has restarted, plug in the USB2DVI adapter to an 5.
available USB 2.0 port. The adapter should now be ready to use.
If you wish to add additional USB2DVI adapters, simply plug them 6.
into available USB 2.0 ports. A maximum total of 4 USB2DVI video
adapters can be used on a computer.
4
Conguration
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
To configure the image being displayed by the monitor that is
connected to USB2DVI, right-click on a blank section of the desktop,
select Properties, then click on the Settings tab to display the
following screen:
For Vista, right-click on a blank section of the desktop and select
Personalize, then select Screen Resolution on the next screen.
5
Configure the secondary display by selecting it from the dropdown
menu, then adjusting the desired settings:
Using the Second Display in Extended Mode
In Extended Mode, the monitor that is connected to USB2DVI creates
an extension of the Windows Desktop displayed on the primary
monitor. To set the display to function in this mode (once selected
from the dropdown menu), check the box marked Extend my windows
desktop onto this monitor, then arrange its position (virtually) with
respect to the primary monitor by dragging the monitor icons (shown
above as Primary/Secondary orientation) to reflect the physical
orientation of the displays.
Using the Second Display in Clone Mode (default)
In Clone Mode, the monitor that is connected to USB2DVI simply
mirrors the image displayed on the primary monitor. To set the display
to function in this mode (once selected from the dropdown menu),
uncheck the box marked Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor.
Designating the Primary Display
To select which of the connected monitors will act as the primary
display, select the monitor that will be used as the Primary Display from
the Dropdown menu (referenced on page 4), and place a checkmark
next to Use this device as the primary monitor. On some displays it is
necessary to disable the main display (i.e. uncheck the box marked
Extend my Windows display onto this monitor for the main display).
Following this change, the monitor connected to USB2DVI will remain
set as the primary display even if the computer enters hibernate
mode or operation is suspended or powered down. If the monitor is
disconnected from USB2DVI, or USB2DVI is removed from the host
computer, the original monitor will revert to being the primary display.
Alternate Configuration
Following the software installation for USB2DVI, you may have noticed
an icon in the taskbar as illustrated below. Clicking on this icon will
open a menu that offers configuration of the display (connected to
USB2DVI):
6
Here, you can set the secondary display to
act as an extension of the primary desktop,
or as a mirror image that duplicates the
contents on the primary display.
Similarly, the screen resolution, color quality,
position of the screen and rotation of the
screen can be adjusted from this menu.
To disable the secondary display, select Off.
Media Playback
Please note that while operating in Extended Mode, USB2DVI can
display media files and DVDs using a broad variety of media players,
however in Clone Mode, limited support is available for video playback.
Mac OS X
To configure the display settings and monitor positions, bring up the
Displays Preferences from the System Preferences menu:
The Display settings for each display will appear on the individual
monitors themselves. To configure them all from a single location,
press the “Gather Windows” button and each screen’s Displays
Preferences windows will appear on that display.
All supported video resolutions will appear in the list on the left side.
To change the positioning of each display, click on the “Arrangement“
button (found only on the primary display) and you can then virtually
reposition each display.
7
Using the Adapter in Extended or Mirror Mode
By default the USB2DVI will be setup as an extended display. To
change the display as a mirrored/cloned display, check the “Mirror
Display” box on the “Arrangement” page for that monitors Displays
settings window. To return the monitor to an extended display, uncheck
this option.
To use both extended and mirrored displays simultaneously, turn off
mirroring then in the “Arrangement” page press and hold the ‘cmd’ and
‘alt’ keys and drag and drop the display you wish to mirror over the
primary display (shown with the white bar).
Repeat this with each display you wish to mirror, all others will act as
an extended display.
Changing the Primary Display
You can change which display is the primary display by moving the
Menu Bar between displays. Changing the primary display affects
where new windows appear and the position of the Dock.
To move the Menu Bar, click the white menu bar and drag it to the
display you wish to become the primary.
8
Configuring Displays from the Menu Bar
If you have checked the “Show displays in menu bar” in the Display
Preferences window, then you can configure displays by clicking the
display icon in the menu bar. This will show a menu similar to the
following:
Media Playback
Please note that while operating in Extended Mode, USB2DVI can
display media files and DVDs using a broad variety of media players,
however in Clone Mode, limited support is available for video playback.
9
Specications
Bus Interface USB 2.0
Connectors 1x USB type A
1 x DVI-I female
Video Signal DVI-D (digital only)
Cable Length 35cm (13.8”) USB cable
Chipset DisplayLink DL-160
Built in Memory 16MB
Maximum Number of Adapters 5 (Windows)
4 (Mac OS X)
Supported Operating Systems Windows 2000/XP/Vista,
Mac OS 10.4/10.5
Supported Resolutions
Resolution Colour Depth
640x480 16, 32
800x600 16, 32
1024x768 16, 32
1280x1024 16, 32
1366x768 16, 32
1440x900 16, 32
1600x1200 16, 32
1680x1050 16, 32
10
Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our com-
mit-ment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help
with your product, visit www.startech.com/support and access our com-
prehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a one year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in
materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial
date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for
repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The
warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not war-
rant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse, abuse,
alteration, or normal wear and tear.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com
USA LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any dam-
ages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequen-
tial, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss,
arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price
paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limita-
tions or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.
StarTech.com has been making “hard-to-find easy” since 1985,
providing high quality solutions to a diverse IT and A/V customer
base that spans many channels, including government, education
and industrial facilities to name just a few. We offer an unmatched
selection of computer parts, cables, A/V products, KVM and Serv-
er Management solutions, serving a worldwide market through our
locations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and
Taiwan.
Visit www.startech.com today for complete information about all
our products and to access exclusive interactive tools such as the
Cable Finder, Parts Finder and the KVM Reference Guide.