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USB 2.0 to VGA External Multi Monitor Video Adapter
User’s manual USB to VGA Adapter SPC901V V1.0
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Contents
1.
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................3
2.
Features ..........................................................................................................................................................................................3
3.
System Requirements ..............................................................................................................................................................3
4.
Specifications ...............................................................................................................................................................................4
5.
Package Contents. .....................................................................................................................................................................5
6.
installation .....................................................................................................................................................................................5
6.1
Software Installation. .................................................................................................................................................. 5
6.2
Setting up the USB to VGA Adapter. .................................................................................................................. 6
6.3
Adjusting video settings ........................................................................................................................................... 7 6.3.1
Selecting Extended mode or Mirror mode ........................................................................................ 7
6.3.2
Extended mode ............................................................................................................................................... 7
6.3.3
Mirror mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
6.4
Configuring the Display ............................................................................................................................................ 8 6.4.1
Setting options for the display ................................................................................................................ 8
6.4.2
Configuring the Display in Windows XP/Vista ................................................................................. 8
6.4.3
Configuring the Display in Windows 7 ............................................................................................. 11
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1. Introduction This USB Display Adapter enables you to connect one more monitor, LCD or projector to a computer with a USB 2.0 port. For desktop users adding an extra monitor via USB connection is easier than ever without having to open the computer chassis to install an internal video card. Once the installation is done, the USB-attached monitor soon wakes up. No function key hassle to swap a second monitor. With this handy adapter, you can enjoy many benefits brought by an add-on monitor. The most obvious one is that you get more desktop area to have more applications visible at one time. For example, you may work on one monitor while your family watching video on the other. No more stacking windows within the confines of a single display. System performance is an important issue when using multiple monitors. Another benefit of this adapter is that it uses little computer resource; ensuring users get quality display without comprising computer performance.
2. Features
Add-on monitor, LCD or projector through a single USB 2.0 port
Hot-plug ; add or remove monitor without system reboot
Small in size, works with all VGA displays.
Supports High Resolution up to 2048x1152
Extend and Mirror mode support.
Resumes from hibernation and suspend modes
Supports up to 6 USB display adapters to work simultaneously
3. System Requirements
With Single Core CPU at 1.2GHz or higher processor clock. Intel® Pentium®/ Celeron® family, or AMD® K6®/Athlon™/Duron™ family, or compatible processor
512MB memory
At least one USB 2.0 port
30MB of available disk space
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Windows® XP Home or Professional SP2 or SP3, Windows Vista® SP1 or SP2 (32-bit or 64-bit), and Windows® 7 (32-bit or 64-bit).
Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution monitor
4. Specifications Host Interface
USB 2.0
Video Interface
VGA
Connectors
Video output : VGA 15pin Female Connector Host upstream link : USB Mini-B Type Female Connector
Connectivity
Up to 6 adapters on a computer
Memory
32MB x 16bit DDR2 SDRAM
Power Mode
Bus-powered
Power Consumption
300mA
Operating System
Windows® XP Home or Professional SP2 or SP3, Windows
Support
Vista® SP1 or SP2 (32-bit or 64-bit), Windows® 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
Supported
Extended Desktop (Default), Mirrored Desktop, Primary Display
Resolutions, Color
Supports up to 2048 x 1152 (QWXGA) with 32-bit color 8-bit and 16-bit color support
Housing
ABS Plastic
Dimension
90(L) x 50(W) x 21(H)
USB Cable
USB A-type Male to 5pin Mini USB B-Type male (1m)
Operating Temperature
0~35degree
Storage Temperature
-10~80degree
Relative Humidity
< 85% non-condensing
Specifications are subject to change without notice
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5. Package Contents.
USB to VGA Adapter x1
Driver CD include Driver and User's Manual
USB Cable x1
Quick Installation Guide x1
6. installation 6.1 Software Installation.
Insert the installation CD in the PC CD-ROM drive
The installation CD Autoplay menu is displayed.
Select “'I Accept” and install driver software (recommended)'.
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Select
installation language and select “'OK”
SMSC Core Graphics software installation finished
Reboot and your installation is completed.
6.2 Setting up the USB to VGA Adapter.
Connect the USB to VGA Adapter to the PC
Connect
USB A-type male of USB cable to PC USB Port
Connect
Mini USB B-type male of USB cable to USB to VGA Adapter Mini USB port
Connect
VGA Cable to PC VGA Port of USB to VGA Adapter
Connect
VGA Cable to PC VGA Port
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6.3 Adjusting video settings
6.3.1 Selecting Extended mode or Mirror mode You can choose to set the USB to VGA Adapter’s video output signal to Extended mode or Mirror mode. The default setting is Extended mode.
6.3.2 Extended mode It extends your desktop space across multiple monitors, so that you can display different information on each monitor connected to your computer. This provides a number of advantages to increase productivity, including the ability to:
View large spreadsheets across two screens
Multitask more effectively without overlapping windows
Compare two documents simultaneously across two screens
View videos/TV on one screen and reviews on the other
[ Extended Mode ]
6.3.3 Mirror mode It duplicates the image on your computer screen on the external monitor(s) connected
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to USB to VGA Adapter. This mode is useful if, for example, you want to view information on a larger, external desktop monitor instead of a smaller, built-in computer screen. In Mirror mode, the Adapter automatically adjusts the external monitor’s resolution, color quality, and refresh rate settings to provide the best overall image quality based on your computer’s settings.
[ Mirror Mode ]
6.4 Configuring the Display 6.4.1 Setting options for the display
The followings are the suggested work configurations when connecting a display screen to the base adapter:
Mirror Mode
Extend Mode
Laptop with Lid Closed
External Display Only
6.4.2 Configuring the Display in Windows XP/Vista
1) Using ViewSpan icon in System tray/Notification Area
Click Viewspan icon
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Advanced Settings
Configuring the Display via Windows Display Properties in Windows XP/Vista Specify the extension direction if you are using multiple monitors and Extended
Extend to
mode. This setting should match the physical orientation of the connected monitors relative to each other. For example, if the external monitor is physically positioned to the right of your computer's display, select “Extend to Right”.
Set as Extended Set as Mirror Set Display Off
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Extend your desktop space across multiple monitors, so that you can display different information on each monitor connected to your computer. Duplicate the image showing on your computer's screen on the external monitor Turn off the external display.
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2) Using Windows Display Properties on Windows XP/Vista
Setting the Display to Extend or Mirror Mode Mirror Mode : uncheck the option “Extend my Windows desktop on to this monitor” Extend Mode : check the option “Extend my Windows desktop on to this monitor”
Adjusting Screen Resolution(Screen resolution) Use the Resolution slider to adjust the desired resolution of the display
Adjusting Color Level (Color quality) Use the Colors drop-down box to select a color complexity level
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Setting the Primary Display -
Select the screen that is connected to the Base Adapter- for example Default Monitor on SMSC XDDM Graphics Driver as shown in the screen above
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Check the option Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor(in Windows Vista –Extend the desktop onto this monitor”)
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Check the options Use this device as the primary monitor(in Windows VistaThis is my main monitor)
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Click OK to save the new settings.
6.4.3 Configuring the Display in Windows 7
Method 1 : You can use the keys(
and P) together for configuration of
display and can select one of the screen modes by using key ← or → Display window after pressing
Windows key (
and P
) position example
Method 2 : you can go into the display configuration menu from the windows menu as follows. You can choose one of them.
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Click the right button of mouse on the desktop window and select Screen resolution
Or -
Double click the ViewSpan icon on the menu bar at right corner of bottom.
ViewSpan icon position example
After clicking the mouse button as above, you can see following screen.
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You should choose your extended monitor before changing the configuration. It is monitor # 2 in the above example. For the changing the resolution, use the Resolution tab menu.
For the changing the orientation of display, use the Orientation tab menu.
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For the changing the mirror or extend mode of display, use the Multiple displays tab menu.
If you want to switch the main monitor to new monitor, enable Make this my main display menu by checking the box. It might be useful to laptop users which has small screen.
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