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USB2HDMI
USB to HDMI Dual or Multi Monitor
Video Adapter with Audio
*actual product may vary from photos
Instruction Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................1
Packaging Contents .................................................................................................................................1
System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 1
Installation ..............................................................................................3
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 ..................................................................................................................... 3
Mac OS X (10.4.11/10.5.6) ....................................................................................................................... 4
Conguration ..........................................................................................5
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 ..................................................................................................................... 5
Mac OS X (10.4.11/10.5.6) ....................................................................................................................... 9
Specications ..........................................................................................11
Technical Support ..................................................................................12
Warranty Information ............................................................................12
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Introduction
The USB2HDMI USB HDMI External Dual or Multi Monitor Video Adapter (with Audio)
turns an available USB 2.0 port into an HDMI output with high resolution video
support (up to 1920x1080) and audio.
The USB HDMI video adapter can be used to mirror your primary desktop, showing the
same image on each display, or to extend your desktop to double your workspace and
increase your productivity.
This external graphics card is a cost-saving multi-monitor or dual display solution for
either laptop or desktop applications, oering the ability to connect an additional
HDMI (or DVI) display to your computer setup without the hassle of opening the
computer case to install a new video card.
Backed by a StarTech.com 1-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Packaging Contents
• 1 x USB2HDMI video adapter
• 1 x USB cable
• 1 x Installation CD
• 1 x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• USB 2.0 enabled computer system with available USB port
• HDMI enabled display device (e.g. monitor, projector, HDTV, etc)
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP (32-bit)/Vista/7 (32/64-bit),
or Apple® Mac OS® 10.4.11/10.5.6
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Top View
Rear View
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Installation
Please note: The following installation steps must be completed prior to connecting
USB video adapter to the host computer, to ensure proper functionality.
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
1. Insert the Driver CD (included) into the CD/DVD-ROM drive.
2. AutoPlay should launch a Window, giving the option to install the drivers. If
AutoPlay is not enabled, browse through the Driver CD and locate the “Setup.exe”
le in the USB 2.0 to HDMI folder. Double-click on the installer le to begin the
installation process:
*actual le name may vary
3. When the End User License Agreement appears, please read and accept it, then click Next.
4. Please wait while the installation package copies the necessary les.
5. Once completed, connect the USB video adapter to the computer. Windows should
start to automatically load the drivers. Once complete, you should see this icon in
your System Tray:
6. To verify the installation, right-click on “My Computer” and select Manage to open
the Computer Management window.
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1. In the left pane of the Computer Management window, click on Device Manager.
2. In the right pane of the Computer Management window, click on Universal Serial
Bus Controllers, and ensure that the USB display adapter device is listed underneath.
3. If you wish to add additional USB video adapters, simply plug them into available USB
2.0 ports. A maximum total of 6 USB video adapters can be used on a computer.
Mac OS X (10.4.11/10.5.6)
4. Insert the Driver CD (included) into the CD/DVD-ROM drive.
5. Browse through the Driver CD and locate the “DisplayLink-OSX” .dmg le in the USB
2.0 to HDMI folder. Double-click on this le to begin the installation process:
*actual le name may vary
6. Double Click the “DislpayLink Software Installer.pkg” to install the software.
7. Once the installation is complete, click the “Restart” button. The computer will
automatically reboot, so make sure to close/save any les you have opened, before
pressing this button.
8. After the computer has restarted, plug in the USB video adapter to an available
USB 2.0 port. The adapter should now be ready to use.
9. If you wish to add additional USB video adapters, simply plug them into available USB
2.0 ports. A maximum total of 4 USB video adapters can be used on a computer.
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Conguration
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
To congure the image being displayed by
the monitor that is connected to the USB video
adapter, 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. For
Windows 7, simply right-click and select
Screen Resolution.
Congure the secondary display by selecting it from the dropdown menu, then
adjusting the desired settings.
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Using the Second Display in Extended Mode
In Extended Mode, the monitor that is connected to the USB video adapter 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 reect the physical orientation of the displays.
Using the Second Display in Clone/Mirror Mode (default)
In Clone/Mirror Mode, the monitor that is connected to the USB video adapter 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, 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 the USB video adapter 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 the USB video
adapter, or the USB video adapter is removed from the host computer, the original
monitor will revert to being the primary display.
Alternate Conguration
Following the software installation for the USB video adapter, you may have noticed
an icon in the taskbar as illustrated below. Clicking on this icon will open a menu that
oers conguration of the display (connected to the USB video adapter):
Here, you can set the secondary display to act as an extension
of the primary desktop (Extend), or as a mirror image that
duplicates the contents on the primary display (Mirror) or
set the display on the adapter as the primary display (Set as
Main Monitor). If using a laptop, once the adapter is set as
the primary display, the screen on the laptop can be disabled
(Notebook Monitor O).
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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 O.
Screen Rotation
Will rotate the entire video output in 90 degree increments.
Media Playback
Please note that while operating in Extended Mode, the USB video adapter can display
media les and DVDs using a broad variety of media players, however in Clone Mode,
limited support is available for video playback.
Audio Playback
The audio component of the USB video adapter adds a new USB sound device to
the system. This will be selected by default, but on some system it may need to
be selected manually through the Sound and Audio Devices in the Control Panel.
Audio will only be passed through the converter to the HDMI display. Any speakers
connected directly to the computer system will
not be active, while audio is being sent to the
USB video adapter. If multiple USB video adapters
are connected to the computer system, only one
audio device can be used. So audio can only be
output to one of the USB video adapters.
Optimize For Video (Windows Vista/7 only)
Optimize video play back when using Windows
Vista/7. Regular text may appear blurry while this
is enabled.
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Fit to TV
When using Extended Mode, if the Windows Desktop screen is not completely visible
on the TV/Monitor, this option can be used to adjust the size of the Windows Desktop.
NOTE: This mode will only work while using Extended mode. If using Mirror mode, this
will automatically change the adapter to Extended mode. This mode cannot be used
at the same time as the Screen Rotation feature.
A red border will appear on the Extended screen that will show the size of the new
Windows Desktop. Use the horizontal and vertical + and - buttons to manually adjust
the size to properly t the screen.
NOTE: Holding the CTRL key while making adjustments allow for ner control.
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Mac OS X (10.4.11/10.5.6)
To congure 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 congure 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.
Using the Adapter in Extended or Mirror Mode
By default the USB video adapter will be setup as an extended display. To change
the display as a mirrored/cloned display, check the “Mirror Display” box on the
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“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 o 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 aects 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.
Conguring Displays from the Menu Bar
If you have checked the “Show displays in menu bar” in the Display Preferences
window, then you can congure 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, the USB video adapter can display
media les and DVDs using a broad variety of media players, however in Clone Mode,
limited support is available for video playback.
Audio Playback
The audio component of the USB video adapter adds a new USB sound device to the
system. This will be selected by default, but on some system it may need to be selected
manually through the Sound Preferences in System Preferences. Audio will only be
passed through the converter to the display. Any speakers connected directly to the
computer system will not be active, while audio is being sent to the USB video adapter.
If multiple USB video adapters are connected to the computer system, only one audio
device can be used. So audio can only be output to one of the USB video adapters.
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Specications
Bus Interface USB 2.0
Video Signal HDMI 1.2 (digital)
Chipset ID DisplayLink DL-165
Connectors 1 x HDMI female
1 x USB mini-B female
LEDs 1 x Power
Maximum Video Resolution 1920x1080
Audio Support Yes (stereo)
HDCP Compliant No
Supported Number of Adapters
(per system)
6 (Windows)
4 (Mac OS)
Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 70°C (32°F ~ 158°F)
Storage Temperature 0°C ~ 80°C (32°F ~ 176°F)
Humidity 10% ~ 90%
Dimensions (LxWxH) 109.0mm x 52.0mm x 19.0mm
Weight 300 g
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows 2000/XP (32-bit)/
Vista/7 (32/64-bit),
Mac OS 10.4.11/10.5.6
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Technical Support
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provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
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documentation, and downloads.
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Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two 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 warrant its products from defects or damages arising from
misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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