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USB 2.0 DVI EXTERNAL VIDEO ADAPTER

USER MANUAL

SEE2 XTREME USB 2.0 DVI EXTERNAL VIDEO ADAPTER

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................... 1

FEATURES .........................................................................................................................1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.....................................................................................................1 PACKAGE CONTENTS..........................................................................................................1 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE.................................................................................................1

SUPPORTED DISPLAY RESOLUTIONS: .................................................................................................. 2 DEVICE INSTALLATION ON MAC OSX ................................................................................................... 3

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .............................................................................................3 MAC HARDWARE INSTALLATION....................................................................................5 DEVICE UNINSTALLATION ON MAC OSX .........................................................................7

DEVICE INSTALLATION WINDOWS 2000/XP ......................................................................................... 8 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ...........................................................................................8 WINDOWS 2000/XP HARDWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................9 VERIFYING DEVICE DRIVER INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 2000/XP..................................12 DEVICE DRIVER UN-INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 2000/XP SYSTEM................................13

DEVICE INSTALLATION ON WINDOWS VISTA SYSTEM ......................................................................... 14 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .........................................................................................14 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ON WINDOWS VISTA SYSTEM ...............................................15 VERIFYING DEVICE DRIVER INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS VISTA .......................................17 DEVICE DRIVER UN-INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS VISTA ..................................................18

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................... 19 “Primary” Mode........................................................................................................................20 “Extended” Mode (Default)...................................................................................................20 “Mirror” Mode...........................................................................................................................21 “OFF” Mode ..............................................................................................................................21 Rotation......................................................................................................................................21

Q&A.................................................................................................................................................... 22 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS.................................................................................................................... 23


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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the SEE2 XTREME. The flexibility and universality of USB 2.0 technology makes it un-necessary to open your computer. The SEE2 XTREME enables you to connect one or more display devices (CRT/LCD monitor, projector) to your PC or MAC. The connected display can act as mirrored or extended desktop of the main display on your computer. Turn your monitor sideways, and enable portrait mode for easier web and print viewing.(PC Only)

FEATURES Resolution support up to 1920 x 1200 Primary, Extended, Mirror and Rotated modes (Rotation is PC Only) Supports multiple display devices on one PC USB 2.0 compliant Plug-and-Play compliant Windows OS 2000 SP4 / Windows XP SP2 / Windows Vista / Mac OSX

Please note that you can install up to six SEE2 XTREME ※ units on one PC at

the same time, and up to 4 SEE2 XTREME units on a MAC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS PC Requirements

Windows OS 2000 SP4 /Windows XP SP2 / Windows Vista USB 2.0 port Pentium 4/Celeron family or AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family with 1.5GHz

Single SEE2 XTREME: 256MB RAM or Higher; Multiple SEE2 XTREME Units: 512MB RAM or Higher

Mac Requirements

MacOS 10.4 or later. (OSX 10.4.11 or 10.5.2 is recommended)

1.5GHz or faster CPU, 512mb of ram

PACKAGE CONTENTS SEE2 XTREME DVI to VGA Converter USB 2.0 Cable CD with User Guide and Installation Driver Quick Start Guide

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE FCC / CE / C-tick / VCCI


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SUPPORTED DISPLAY RESOLUTIONS:

PC

MAC

Resolutions Supported VGA VGA

1920X1200 16 16

1920X1080 16 16

1600X1200 16/32 16/32

1680X1050 16/32 16/32

1400X1050 16/32 16/32

1440X900 16/32 16/32

1280X1024 16/32 16/32

1280X960 16/32 16/32

1280X800 16/32 16/32

1280X768 16/32 16/32

1152X864 16/32 16/32

1024X768 16/32 16/32

800X600 16/32 16/32

Rotation 16/32 N/A


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DEVICE INSTALLATION ON MAC OSX

Software Installation Installing the device driver enables your computer’s operating system to recognize the SEE2 XTREME. Please check what operating system you are using, and ensure you are referring to the appropriate installation procedure before you begin installing. Please make sure the SEE2 XTREME is unplugged from your Mac Desktop or Mac Notebook before executing the setup program. This section illustrates the simple device driver installation procedure for computer running Mac OSX Step 1. Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive; navigate to the disk, and run the .dmg file

Step 2. Driver Installer window Click “Continue” to proceed

* Version number listed in manual may not match version number on disk


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Step 3. Choose Install Location – You can click the”Change Install Location” button, or you can click “Install” to use default install location *Disk space usage listed in manual may not match size displayed in installation program

Step 4.

From within the “Change Install Location” menu, select the destination you wish to use. Click continue to install

Step 5. Click “Restart” to complete the software installation


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MAC Hardware Installation

Step 1 Connect the external display device (monitor/projector) to the DVI connector of SEE2 XTREME and ensure the display device is on

Step 2 Plug the SEE2 XTREME into an

available USB 2.0 port of your Mac

Desktop or Mac Notebook. The

screen will turn on automatically, and be

in “Mirror Mode”

Step. 3 To change the mode to “Extended”, go

to the Finder, and then System

Preferences


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From system preferences, click

on the “Display”tab, you will see

this screen.

To Un-Mirror the screens, click on

the “arrangement” tab, and

uncheck the “mirror display”

checkbox. You will automatically

see another window appear on

the screen that represents the

SEE2 XTREME

On this screen, you can adjust

the resolution and color range of

the See2 XTREME

If you cannot see the Display

window to adjust your secondary

monitor resolution, click on the

“gather windows” button

To simplify using the SEE2,

checkmark the “show displays in

menu bar” checkbox.

You will see this display icon that

you can double-click on at any

time.


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DEVICE UNINSTALLATION ON MAC OSX Step 1 Unplug the See2 from the USB port Step 2 Run Uninstallation program that is included in .dmg file Step 3 reboot Computer


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DEVICE INSTALLATION WINDOWS 2000/XP SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

Installing the device driver enables your computer’s operating system to recognize the SEE2 XTREME. Please check what operating system you are using, and ensure you are referring to the appropriate installation procedure before you begin. Please make sure the SEE2 XTREME is unplugged from your PC or Notebook before executing the setup program. This section illustrates the simple device driver installation procedure for computer running Windows 2000 / XP operating system.

Step 1. Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive; the setup program should launch automatically. If the setup program does not begin automatically, click Start, Run and type “D:\Setup.exe” (where D: is the path of your CD-ROM drive). You can also access it from My Computer Driver Installation Wizard, click “Next” to continue.

Step 2. License Agreement; please review and select “I accept the terms of the license agreement.” Click “Next” to accept the License Agreement.

Step 3. The Microsoft Software Installation Certificate warning dialogue box will be displayed under Windows XP OS up to 6 times. Please select “Continue Anyway” to continue with the device driver installation. This will not affect the device driver installation or usage.

The Microsoft Certificate warning dialogue boxes will not appear when the driver receives the WHQL certification.


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Step 4. Click “Finish” to exit the Driver Wizard.

Step 5 Reboot your computer

WINDOWS 2000/XP HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Step 1 Connect the external display device (monitor/projector) to the DVI / VGA connector of the SEE2 XTREME and ensure the display device is on

Step 2 Plug the SEE2 XTREME into an

available USB 2.0 port of your PC or

Notebook. Then, it will show the

Hardware Installation Wizard, please

select “No, not this time” for checking

windows update, and click “Next”

Step. 3 Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)”. Click

“Next” to continue


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Step 4

Please select “Continue Anyway” to

continue with the installation. It will

not affect the device installation and the

device usage

＊ The Microsoft Certificate warning dialogue boxes will not appear when the driver receives the WHQL certification.

Step 5 Click “Finish” to close the wizard

Step 6 Please select “Continue Anyway” to

continue with the device driver

installation. It will not affect the device

driver installation and the device usage



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Step 7 Please select “Continue Anyway” to

continue with the device driver

installation. It will not affect the device

driver installation and the device usage


Step 8A FOR MULTIPLE SEE2 XTREME UNITS

Please select “No, I will restart my computer later.” and click “Finish” to continue the installation of next SEE2 XTREME.

Step 8B For SINGLE SEE2 XTREME Please select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” and click “Finish” to complete the driver installation.

※Repeat the Hardware Installation Procedure Step 1 - 7 and 8 A for all additional SEE2 units, then after all units are installed, move on to 8 B. Ensure that all units are connected to monitors that are powered on..


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VERIFYING DEVICE DRIVER INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 2000/XP

The following procedure allows you to verify the device driver installation. It is optional, but a useful troubleshooting tool. Right click “My Computer” → “Properties” → “Hardware” → “Device Manager”. Double click “Display adapters”, and “Universal Serial Bus controllers”.

The device number is dependant upon how many SEE2 XTREME units are installed.


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DEVICE DRIVER UN-INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 2000/XP SYSTEM

The following procedure allows you to un-install the SEE2 XTREME device driver. Step 1 Please make sure the SEE2 XTREME is unplugged from your PC or Notebook before executing the device driver un-installation program. Step 2. Default Windows XP Start menu:

Click “Start” → “Control Panel” → “Add or Remove Programs”.

Classic start menu:

Click “Start” → “Settings” → “Control Panel” → “Add or Remove Programs”.

Select “SEE2 XTREME driver” item. Click the “Remove” button. Step 3. Make sure the SEE2 XTREME is unplugged from notebook/PC USB port and click “OK” to continue. Step. 4 Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” and click “Finish” to reboot. After reboot, you will complete the driver un-installation


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DEVICE INSTALLATION ON WINDOWS VISTA SYSTEM SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

Installing the device driver enables your computer’s operating system to recognize the SEE2 XTREME. Please check what operating system you are using, and ensure you are referring to the appropriate installation procedure before you begin. Please make sure the SEE2 XTREME is unplugged from your desktop or notebook before executing the setup program. This section illustrates the simple device driver installation procedure for computer running Windows 2000 / XP operating system.

Step 1. Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive; the setup program should launch automatically. If the setup program does not begin automatically, click Start, Computer, and double-click the CD drive with our disc in it.

Step 2.

Driver Installation Wizard, click “Next” to continue

Step 3

License Agreement; review it and check “I accept the terms of the license agreement.” Click “Next” to accept the License Agreement


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Step 4

It will show the Windows Security warning dialogue box under Windows Vista, it will not affect the device driver installation and usage the device. Please select “Always trust software from “Magic Control Technology Corp.”, then click “Install” to continue

Step 5

Setup is searching for installed features…

Normally, it will take around 2~3 minutes during the period of time

Step. 6

Driver Installation Wizard, click “Finish” to continue.

HARDWARE INSTALLATION ON WINDOWS VISTA SYSTEM

Installation of Multiple SEE2 XTREME Units in Windows Vista Step 1 Connect the external display device (monitor/projector) to the DVI / VGA connector of the SEE2 XTREME and ensure the display device is on.

Step 2 Plug the SEE2 XTREME into an available USB 2.0 port of your PC. The driver

installation will proceed automatically.


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Step 3 Please select “No, I will restart my computer later.” And click “Finish” to finish installation for device 1 and continue for next installation.

※ Repeat steps 1 – 3 for each additional SEE2 XTREME you are connecting to your computer

※ After connecting your last SEE2 XTREME device, wait for the installation to complete, you can restart your computer through the installation program, or manually.

Installation of ONE SEE2 XTREME Units

Step 1 Connect the external display device (monitor/projector) to the DVI connector of SEE2 XTREME and ensure the display device is on.

Step 2 Plug the SEE2 XTREME into an available USB 2.0 port of your PC. The driver installation will proceed automatically.

a. Please select “Yes, I want to

restart my computer now” to complete the installation


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VERIFYING DEVICE DRIVER INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS VISTA

The following procedure allows you to verify the device driver installation. It is optional, but a useful troubleshooting tool.

Please right click “Computer” → “Properties” → “Device Manager”. Please double click “Display adapters”, and “Universal Serial Bus controllers”. The device number is dependeing on how many SEE XTREME units are installed.


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DEVICE DRIVER UN-INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS VISTA The following procedure allows you to un-install the SEE2 XTREME’s device driver. Please make sure the SEE2 XTREME is unplugged from your PC or Notebook before executing the device driver un-installation program.

Step 1. Standard menu: Please click “Start” → “Control Panel” → “Program and Features”.

Classic Start memu: Please click “Start” → “Settings” → “Control Panel” → “Program and Features”.

Select “See2 XTREME” item. Click “Uninstall” button.

Step 2. Click “OK” to continue

Step 3. select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” and click “Finish” to reboot. After reboot, you will complete the driver un-installation.


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FUNCTION DESCRIPTION This section describes the main functions provided by the SEE2 XTREME.

- The SEE2 XTREME can support LCD or CRT displays; Either the VGA or DVI interface can be used on LCD or CRT monitors. Four different modes are available for use: Primary, Extended, Mirror and Portrait Mode (Rotation) by right-clicking the utility icon (the number is dependent upon the quantity of SEE2 XTREME be installed)

- The resolution can be modified via the Utility Icon or Display Properties.


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“Primary” Mode The system’s main graphics adapter will automatically switch to act as the secondary graphics adapter and the main screen as the extended desktop. The monitor connected to the SEE2 will now act as the primary Windows desktop. Please be advised that display utilities that shipped with some AGP and built-in display adapters may prevent this option from working on some systems. You can disable the other utility program (usually found in the same toolbar located on the bottom right hand corner) to make this function work properly. “Extended” Mode (Default) By default, the monitor connected to SEE2 XTREME will work as, “Extended Desktop” which extends the primary Windows desktop of your system. You can change the relative position of this extended desktop under the Display Properties.


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“Mirror” Mode By setting this mode, the Windows desktop will be mirrored / replicated to the secondary CRT/LCD monitor. The screen resolution setting on the secondary monitor MUST match the primary screen’s resolution. For example, if the primary resolution is 1600 x 1200 x 32bit, the secondary monitor’s resolution will be the same. If the selected resolution setting is not supported by the primary screen, a warning dialogue box will be displayed and the suggested screen resolution will be shown. “OFF” Mode This option disables the SEE2 XTREME on the system. Rotation This feature enables setting the orientation of the secondary CRT/LCD monitor. Several options such as “0 degrees”, “90 degrees”, “180 degrees” or “270 degrees” are available under the Extended or Primary mode.

SEE2 XTREME USB 2.0 DVI EXTERNAL VIDEO ADPATER

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Q&A This section describes the common Q&A regarding the installation and operation of the SEE2 XTREME.

Q: Why can’t I make the SEE2 XTREME the primary display? A: Some video cards ship their product with a utility that prevent other video cards from being set as the primary card. Check the bottom right hand corner taskbar for the utility. Disable the utility before switching our adapter to be the primary display. Q: Why won’t my DVD player work when I move it over to the extended display? A: Some DVD playback software packages do not support playing on a second display adapter of any kind. Sometimes opening the program in the secondary display before before playing the DVD can help this. Q: How come my video will not play on Media Player if I move it over to the extended desktop? A: Ensure that you have moved the Media Player window completely over to the second screen, if it is overlapping both screens, this will affect playback Q: Why does my mouse not move pass the right side of the screen as it should on extended desktop? A: Check the display settings and make sure that your displays are oriented correctly. You have to tell your computer how the monitors are physically positioned on your desk. From Control Panel \Display Properites(see page 17 for example), click the “Identify Monitors” button, you will see how the computer has numbered the monitors. If this does not match how your computer has them oriented on “display properties”, you must drag-and-drop the monitors in display properties so that the numbers are oriented the same as displayed when you click the “Identfy Monitors” button. Q: There are lines running horizontally up and down my screen. A: This is due to a low refresh rate setting. You can change this in the Display Properties Settings Advanced Monitor. Make sure you select the USB 2.0 VGA Device first and not set the refresh rate higher than what your monitor can support. This may damage your monitor. You can also try to reset/refresh/resynchronize your monitor. Q: Direct3D does not work? A: This is a current limitation of the adapter. Please check for driver updates in the future to add support for this. If your application requires this, please use the main display adapter. Q: Why won’t the Adapter work on Windows Vista 64 bit version? A: Currently, the driver is compatible with Windows Vista 32 bit version only. Please check for the driver updates in the future.

SEE2 XTREME USB 2.0 DVI EXTERNAL VIDEO ADPATER

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

The following troubleshooting tips may help if you are experiencing any difficulties using our device. Contact your dealer for additional assistance if needed.

- Check to make sure that all connectors are plugged in correctly.

- Make sure that the USB port that you are using is USB 2.0.

- Try a different USB 2.0 port and/or computer

- Check to see that the monitor is connected correctly and the power is ON.

- Try connecting the adapter directly to the computer instead of through a hub, port

replicator, or docking station.

- Unplug all other USB devices from the system.

- Make sure to restart your computer after the driver installation.

- Unplug the adapter, wait a minute, then re-insert it.

- Check the website to make sure you have the latest drivers.

- Reset/refresh/resynchronize your monitor.

- For optimal video playback, alternate third-party video player may work better. We

do not endorse one in particular; however several quality players are available for

free.

- Selecting Primary Mode may disable the main system display on certain Intel

graphics solution equipped computer systems.

- If you have problems during the boot up process, start your computer in Safe

Mode and uninstall the driver. Hold the CTRL key until the Windows startup menu

appears and select Safe Mode.

Copyright© 2008 Tritton Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Product may not be exactly as shown in the diagrams.

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