Tripp Lite USB 2.0 - HDMI Owner's manual

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USB to VGA/DVI Adapter
Model #: U244-001-R
USB to VGA Adapter
Model #: U244-001-VGA-R
USB to HDMI Adapter
Model #: U244-001-HDMI-R
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction 2
1.1 Features 2
1.2 Package Contents 2
1.3 System Requirements 2
2. Installation 3
3. Using the Adapter 4
3.1 Display Properties 4
3.2 Extending Video to the Add-On Display 6
3.3 Mirroring Video on the Add-On Display 8
3.4 Making the Add-On Display the Primary Display 8
4. Troubleshooting 9
5. Specifications 11
6. Warranty And Warranty Registration 12
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1. Introduction
1.1 Features
• Addsanadditionalmonitor,LCDorprojectorthroughasingleUSB2.0port
• Simultaneouslyconnectupto6displayadapterstoaWindowscomputerorupto4
on a Mac
• Hot-pluggable;addorremovemonitorwithouttheneedforasystemreboot
• Automaticallyresumesfromhibernationandsuspendmodes
• Supportsvideoresolutionsupto1920x1080(60Hz),1080p(60Hz)
• Setadditionalmonitorstoextendtheprimarydisplay,duplicatetheprimarydisplay,
or set an additional monitor as the primary display
• U244-001-RcomeswithaDVItoVGAadapter,allowingyoutoconnecteithera
DVIorVGAdisplay
1.2 Package Contents
Before installation, please check the items in the package. The package should
contain the following items:
•(1)U244-001-Ror(1)U244-001-VGA-Ror(1)U244-001-HDMI-R
• (1)DriverCD
•(1)USBCable
•(1)Owner'sManual
•(1)DVItoVGAAdapter(U244-001-Ronly)
1.3 System Requirements
Windows
• Windows2000orlater
• USB2.0port
• VGA,DVIorHDMImonitor
Mac
• AnIntel-basedMacrunningOSX10.4orlater.PowerPC-basedMacsarenot
supported.
• USB2.0port
• VGA,DVIorHDMImonitor
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1. Introduction
Computer requirements when using 1 – 2 display adapters:
• 1.2GHzSingleCoreCPU
• 512MBmemory
Computer requirements when using 3 display adapters:
• 1.8GHzSingleCoreCPU
• 1GBmemory
Computer requirements when using 4 – 6 display adapters:
• 1.6GHzCoreDuoCPU
• 1GBmemory
Note: Only 1 added monitor can support DVD playback. In order to support
DVD playback, your computer must meet the following requirements:
• 2.0GHzCoreDuoCPU
• 1GBmemory
• Adapterscreenresolutionmustbesetto800x600with16-bitcolor
2. Installation
Note: Install the driver on your computer before connecting the display
adapter(s).
1.InsertthedriverCDintoyourcomputer’sCD-ROMdrive.Thesetupprogramshould
runautomatically.Ifthesetupprogramfailstostartonitsown,opentheCDand
double-clickontheappropriatedriverle,dependingonyourOS.
Note:
• ForWindows2000users,ifpromptedforasystempatch,youmust
download and install the required patch before the driver can be
installed.
• ForWindowsVistaand7users,ifyouencounteraUserAccountControl
popup, choose to allow the installation to proceed. This may require an
administrator’s password. If you encounter a driver signature dialog box,
choose to continue the installation anyways.
• Ifamessagestating“DisplayLinksoftwareforUSBdisplayadapteris
already up to date,” then the necessary software for this unit is already
installed, and you can proceed to step 5.
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2.ForWindowsusers,theset-upprocesswillbeginautomatically.ForMacusers,an
install screen will appear with a Display Link Software Installer link. Click this link to
begininstallation.Followthepromptsthatappeartocompletetheprocess.
3.Whenthisprocessiscomplete,youwillneedtorestartyourcomputertonishthe
installation.
4.Afterrestartingyourcomputer,connecttheincludedUSBcablefromanavailable
USB2.0porttothedisplayadapter.
5.ConnectyourdisplayadaptertoamonitorusingaDVIorVGAcable,dependingon
your adapter/monitor connection type.
6.Onceconnected,thecomputerwillrecognizethedisplayadapter,andcomplete
theinstallation.Thevideoshouldnowbedisplayedontheadd-onmonitor.Note: It
may take a few moments before the screen appears on the add-on monitor.
Also,itisnormalforthescreentoickeronandoffafewtimeswhenrst
connected. If the add-on monitor remains blank, you may need to restart
your computer one more time.
Using Multiple Display Adapters
When using multiple display adapters, it is only necessary to install the driver software
once.Afterconnectingtherstdisplayadaptertothecomputer,simplymoveonto
connectingthenextdisplayadapter.
Note: When using Windows Vista XDDM mode, only one display adapter will
beabletobeconguredtouseExtendedmode,andtheremainingdisplay
adapters will be forced to use Mirror mode. Windows Vista XDDM mode is
a video card driver mode that provides a Windows XP interface on a Vista
computer.
2. Installation
3. Using the Adapter
3.1 Display Properties
Onceinstalled,thecomputervideocanbeExtended from the primary display to
theadd-ondisplay,Mirroredtodisplaythesamethingonboth,orchangedtouse
theadd-ondisplayastheprimarydisplay.ThiscanbedonebyopeningtheDisplay
Settingspageonyourcomputer(seebelow)andchangingthesettings.
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3. Using the Adapter
Windows
ToaccessthedisplaysettingsonaWindowscomputer,right-clickonyourcomputer’s
desktop, and select the Properties or Personalize option, depending on your Windows
operating system. From there you will need to access the Settings or Display option to
get to the Display Settings page. A quick way to access this page is to use the display
adaptericoninthelower-rightcornerofyourcomputerscreen.Right-clickonthis
icon and select the Advanced option to automatically pull up your computers Display
Settings page.
BelowareadditionalsettingsthatareavailabletoWindowsusersviathedisplay
adapterright-clickmenu:
• CheckforUpdates– Connects to Windows Update and checks for newer versions
oftheDisplayLinksoftware,anddownloadsthemifavailable.
• OptimizeforVideo–Whenplayingvideocontentonanadd-onmonitor,this
settingcanhelptoimproveplaybackperformance.Note: Text may appear less
clear when this is enabled.
• FittoTV–WhenusingyourdisplayadaptertoconnectaTVtoyourcomputer,the
Windows desktop may not always completely appear on the screen. This setting can
beusedtoadjustthepicturetodisplayproperly.
Inadditiontothedisplayadapterright-clickmenu,WindowsVistaand7userscan
pressthe[WindowsKey]andthe[P]keyatthesametimetopullupthemenubelow,
which quickly allows you to switch the display settings.
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3. Using the Adapter
Note:
• Thedisplayadaptericononlyappearsinthelower-rightcornerofWindows
computers, and offers a quick way to adjust the display(s) settings. The
settings available in this right-click menu may vary depending on your
Windows operating system.
• OnlyMirrormodeissupportedunderWindowsVistaDisplayDriverModel
(WDDM)mode.Inaddition,theAeroExperience(Flip3Deffect)willbe
disabled under Windows Vista Display Driver Model (WDDM) mode as long
as the display adapter is connected.
Mac
ToaccessthedisplaysettingsonaMaccomputer,openyourcomputer’sSystem
Preferences menu and selects the Displaysoption.Aquickwaytoadjustthese
settingsisbyclickingonthemonitoriconintheupper-rightcornerofthescreen.
When the Show displaysinmenubarsettingischeckedintheDisplay Settings menu,
clickingthemonitoriconwilldisplayamenuthatincludestheavailablemonitorsand
settings.
3.2 Extending Video to the Add-On Display
Toextendthevideooftheprimarymonitortotheadd-onmonitor,followthesteps
below:
Windows
1.Openyourcomputer’sDisplay Settings page.
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2.Selectthemonitoriconthatrepresentstheadd-ondisplayyouwishtochange,or
choosetheadd-ondisplayfromthedrop-downmenu.Theprimary display is always
icon 1.
3. Onceyou’veselectedthemonitoriconfortheadd-ondisplay,checkthecheckboxto
extendvideoontothemonitor,orselecttheextensionoptionfromthedrop-downlist.
4.DragthemonitoriconsintheDisplay Settings page so that they are positioned to
replicatethelocationoftheactualdisplays.Forexample,ifdisplay1isdirectlyto
theleftofdisplay2,themonitoriconsshouldbepositionedthatway.Thisaffects
whichsideofthescreenthemouseisallowedtomovetothenextdisplayfrom,
andisthereforeessentialtoensuresmoothmousemovementbetweendisplays.
5. Click the Applybuttontoactivatethechanges.Thecomputervideowillnowbe
extendedfromtheprimarydisplaytotheadd-ondisplay.
Note: When playing a DVD, it is recommended that you play the DVD on a
monitor connected to the computer via standard cabling, and not an add-on
monitor connected via display adapter. If you need to play DVD on an add-on
monitor,youmusthavea2.0GHzCoreDuoCPUwith1GBmemory,andthe
screenresolutionmustbesetto800x600with16-bitcolor.Ifmultipledisplay
adapters are connected to a computer, only 1 of them can play DVD content.
Mac
1.Openyourcomputer’sDisplay Settings page.Bydefault,allmonitorsaddedtoyour
computerwillbeextendedtotherightoftheprimarydisplay.
2.Ifthedisplaysaresettobemirrored,theMirror Displayscheckboxwillbechecked.
Touncheckthischeckboxandextendthevideoamongstalldisplays,checkthe
Arrangement option in the Display Settings page.
3.Whenunchecked,videowillbeextendedamongsttheconnectedmonitors,withthe
Arrangementscreendisplayiconstorepresentthelocationofthemonitors.Drag
the monitor icons so that they are positioned to replicate the location of the actual
displays.Forexample,ifdisplay1isdirectly
to the left of display 2, the monitor icons
shouldbepositionedthatway.Thisaffects
which side of the screen the mouse is allowed
tomovetothenextdisplayfrom,andis
therefore essential to ensure smooth mouse
movementbetweendisplays.Theprimary
displaywillalwaysbeindicatedbyawhitebar
at the top of its icon.
3. Using the Adapter
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3.3 Mirroring Video on the Add-On Display
Todisplaythesamethingonboththeprimaryandadd-ondisplay,followthesteps
below:
Windows
1.Openyourcomputer’sDisplay Settings page.
2.Selectthemonitoriconthatrepresentstheadd-ondisplayyouwishtochange,or
choosetheadd-ondisplayfromthedrop-downmenu.Theprimarydisplayisalways
icon 1.
3.Un-checktheboxnexttoExtend the desktop onto this monitor, or select the option
fromthedrop-downmenutoduplicatethedisplay,andthenclicktheapplybutton.
Note: In Mirror mode, the add-on display settings are limited by those of the
primarydisplay.Iftheprimarydisplayonlysupportsaresolutionof1280x
1024,theadd-onmonitorwillbelimitedtoaresolutionof1280x1024orless.
Mac
1.Openyourcomputer’sDisplay Settings page.
2.BringuptheArrangementsscreenbyclickingontheArrangements option in the
Display Settings page.
3. (Setting all add-on displays to mirror mode)Tosetalloftheadd-ondisplaysto
mirror the primary display, simply check the Mirror Displays setting.
4.(Setting some add-on displays to mirror mode)Tosetsomeoftheadd-ondisplays
tomirrortheprimarydisplay,whileothersareleftasextended,unchecktheMirror
Displays setting.
5. Whileholdingdownthe[Cmd]and[Alt]keysonthekeyboard,dragtheiconofthe
add-onmonitorthatyouwishtomirrorontotheiconoftheprimarydisplay.
6.Repeatstep4foreachadd-ondisplayyouwishtomirror,whileleavingtheother
displaysextended.
3. Using the Adapter
3.4 Making the Add-On Display the Primary Display
Tomaketheadd-ondisplaytheprimarydisplayforthecomputer,followthesteps
below:
Windows
1.Openyourcomputer’sDisplay Settings page
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3. Using the Adapter
2.Selectthemonitoriconthatrepresentstheadd-ondisplayyouwishtochange,or
choosetheadd-ondisplayfromthedrop-downmenu.Theprimarydisplayisalways
icon 1.
3.ChecktheboxnexttoThis is my main monitor and click the Applybuttontomake
theadd-ondisplaytheprimarydisplayforthecomputer.
Note:
• Somecomputersrequireyoutorstun-selecttheoriginalprimarydisplay
before setting a new primary display.
• Oncesetastheprimarydisplay,theadd-ondisplaywillcontinuetobethe
primary display as long as it is connected to the computer. Once disconnected,
the primary display will default back to the monitor connected to the computer
via standard cable.
Mac
1.Openyourcomputer’sDisplay Settings page.
2.BringuptheArrangementsscreenbyclickingontheArrangements option in the
Display Settings page.
3.Dragthewhitebaratthetopoftheprimarymonitoricontotheiconofthedisplay
that you wish to make the new primary monitor.
Q: Why is the display on the add-on monitor
blank?
A: IfthemonitorpowerLEDisGreen,waita
moment for the monitor to display the video,
asitmaytakesometimeforthevideotobe
displayedontheadd-onmonitor.Ifafterafew
minutes the video does not display, restart your
computer. Also, make sure the computer is not
instandbyorhibernationmode,whichwillcause
theadd-onmonitortobeblank.
IfthemonitorpowerLEDisRed,checkifthe
connection is properly made. If the connection
isneandtheproblemstillexists,uninstallthe
driver, unplug the adapter and reinstall the driver.
4. Troubleshooting
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4. Troubleshooting
Q: Why is the add-on monitor flickering?
A: Thisisusuallycausedbyalowrefreshrate.Whenin“MirrorMode,”increase
the refresh rate of the main monitor. This will in turn increase the refresh rate of
theadd-onmonitor,whichshouldstoptheickering.Whenin“ExtendedMode,”
increasetherefreshrateoftheadd-onmonitor.
Q: When I play MPEG file by Windows Media Player on the extended monitor, why
does the display become abnormal when I switch it to full screen mode?
A: IfyoursystemisWindowsXPSP1,upgradingtoSP2willsolvethisproblem.
Q: Why does the video not display properly when in “Full-Screen” mode?
A: Trythefollowingtipstoimprovethesmoothnessofthemovieplayback:
•Reducetheresolutionofthedisplayto640x480or800x600.
•Usetheadapterinextendedmode.
•TerminateanyotherCPUintensiveapplicationsrunningonthecomputer.
•AssomemediaplayersrequireDirectXhardwaresupporttocorrectlyoperate,
tryadifferentmediaplayerwhichrequireslessDirectXsupport.
•Dragthemediaplayertotheadd-onscreenandclosetheplayer.Restartthe
playeranditshouldopenontheadd-onmonitor.Nowtryplayingthemediale
again.
•Tryreducingthehardwareaccelerationleveloftheprimarydisplay(NOT
theadd-onmonitor)tolevels1,2or3andrestartingthemediaplayer.The
hardwareaccelerationcanbefoundbyright-clickingonyourdesktopandclick
“Properties>Settings>Advanced>Troubleshoot.”
•Thevideoplaybackmaybeunusualwhentheadd-onmonitorismirroring
theprimarydisplayandthereisanotherextendedscreenconnectedtothe
computer.Theextendedscreenmustbedisabledbeforethecontentwillbe
correctlyclonedtotheadd-onmonitor.
Q: In “Extended Mode,” why does the add-on monitor have a black border
around the desktop?
A: Thishappenswhentheresolutionusedbytheadd-onmonitorislargerthanthe
resolutionusedbytheprimarymonitor.Tosolvethisproblem,conguretheadd-
on monitor to use the same resolution as the primary monitor.
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4. Troubleshooting
5. Specifications
Feature Specification
Source Connector USBAMale(viatheincludedUSB2.0cable)
DisplayConnector HDMIF,DVI-IForHD15F
MaximumNumberof
DisplayAdapters
6(Windows),4(Mac)
RAM 8Mx16DDRSynchronousDRAM(SDRAM)
Power Bus-powered
SupportedOperatingSystems Windows2000andabove,MacOSX10.4andabove
OperatingTemperature 10°to40°C(50°to104°F)
Storage Temperature -20°to70°C(-4°to158°F)
RelativeHumidity Lessthan85%,Non-Condensing
SupportedVideoResolutions
(Note: Interlaced and reduced
blanking modes are not
supported)
Resolution 16-Bit Refresh Rate 32-Bit Refresh Rate
640x480 60,72,75,85 60,72,75,85
800x600 56,60,72,75,85 56,60,72,75,85
1024x768 60,70,75,85 60,70,75,85
1280x720(720p) 60 60
1280x768 60,75,85 60,75,85
1280x800 60 60
1280x1024 60,75,85 60,75
1366x768 60 60
1400x1050 60,75,85 60,75,85
1600x1200 60 60
1680x1050 60 60
1920x1080(1080p) 60 60
Q: In “Extended” mode, why does the cursor disappear?
A: Ifyou’reinextendedmodebuthavenotyetconnectedtheadd-onmonitortothe
U244-001-R,thedesktopwillstillpantotheadd-onmonitor.It’spossiblethat
yourcursorhasmovedtotheextendeddesktopandisnolongervisibleonthe
primary display.
Whenthisoccurs,trythefollowing:
•Connecttheadd-onmonitortotheU244-001-R.Youshouldbeabletosee
the mouse cursor once the computer screen is displayed.
•Moveyourmousetotryanddragthecursorbackontotheprimarymonitor.
•UnplugtheU244-001-Rfromthecomputertorestorethecursor.
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6. Warranty and Warranty Registration
1-Year Limited Warranty
TrippLitewarrantsitsproductstobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipfora1-yearperiodfromthedateofretail
purchasebyenduser.
TrippLite’sobligationunderthiswarrantyislimitedtorepairingorreplacing(atitssoleoption)anysuchdefectiveproducts.Toobtain
serviceunderthiswarrantyyoumustobtainaReturnedMaterialAuthorization(RMA)numberfromTrippLiteoranauthorizedTrippLite
servicecenter.ProductsmustbereturnedtoTrippLiteoranauthorizedTrippLiteservicecenterwithtransportationchargesprepaid
andmustbeaccompaniedbyabriefdescriptionoftheproblemencounteredandproofofdateandplaceofpurchase.Thiswarranty
doesnotapplytoequipmentwhichhasbeendamagedbyaccident,negligenceormisapplicationorhasbeenalteredormodiedin
anyway,includingopeningoftheunit’scasingforanyreason.Thiswarrantyappliesonlytotheoriginalpurchaserwhomusthave
properly registered the product within 10 days of retail purchase.
EXCEPTASPROVIDEDHEREIN,TRIPPLITEMAKESNOWARRANTIES,EXPRESSORIMPLIED,INCLUDINGWARRANTIESOF
MERCHANTABILITYANDFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE.Somestatesdonotpermitlimitationorexclusionofimplied
warranties;therefore,theaforesaidlimitation(s)orexclusion(s)maynotapplytothepurchaser.
EXCEPTASPROVIDEDABOVE,INNOEVENTWILLTRIPPLITEBELIABLEFORDIRECT,INDIRECT,SPECIAL,INCIDENTALOR
CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGESARISINGOUTOFTHEUSEOFTHISPRODUCT,EVENIFADVISEDOFTHEPOSSIBILITYOFSUCHDAMAGE.
Specically,TrippLiteisnotliableforanycosts,suchaslostprotsorrevenue,lossofequipment,lossofuseofequipment,lossof
software,lossofdata,costsofsubstitutes,claimsbythirdparties,orotherwise.
Warranty Registration
Visitwww.tripplite.com/warrantytoregisterthewarrantyofyournewTrippLiteproduct.You’llbeautomaticallyenteredintoadrawing
for a chance to win a FREE Tripp Lite product!*
* No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Some restrictions apply. See website for details.
Warning!
Useofthisequipmentinlifesupportapplicationswherefailureofthisequipmentcanreasonablybeexpectedtocausethefailureof
thelifesupportequipmentortosignicantlyaffectitssafetyoreffectivenessisnotrecommended.Donotusethisequipmentinthe
presenceofaammableanestheticmixturewithair,oxygenornitrousoxide.
FCC Notice, Class B
Thisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevicemaynotcause
harmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesired
operation.
Note: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reasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.This
equipment 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communications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticular
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.
AnychangesormodicationstothisequipmentnotexpresslyapprovedbyTrippLitecouldvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatethis
equipment.
WEEE Compliance Information for Tripp Lite Customers and Recyclers (European Union)
UndertheWasteElectricalandElectronicEquipment(WEEE)Directiveandimplementingregulations,whencustomersbuynew
electricalandelectronicequipmentfromTrippLitetheyareentitledto:
• Sendoldequipmentforrecyclingonaone-for-one,like-for-likebasis(thisvariesdependingonthecountry)
• Sendthenewequipmentbackforrecyclingwhenthisultimatelybecomeswaste
TrippLitefollowsapolicyofcontinuousimprovement.Productspecicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
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