LCD-WPD-001-TX
From ViewSonic Documentation
Introduction
Package Contents
- Transmitter
Note: If anything is missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for more information.
Product Overview
| Number | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USB Type C[1] Input | Display input; connect to the casting device (e.g., laptop, mobile phone, tablet). |
| 2 | Re-Pair Button | Using a paper clip or SIM-eject tool, press and hold for five seconds to re-pair the device. |
| 3 | LED Indicator | Indicates the power and connection status. |
- ↑ Compatible with USB Type C. Ensure your device supports video output and power delivery via a USB Type C port (DisplayPort Alternative Mode on USB Type C).
Making Connections
Connecting the Transmitter
- Connect the Transmitter’s USB Type C Input to a USB Type C port of the casting device (e.g. laptop, mobile phone, tablet).
- Once connected, the Transmitter’s LED Indicator will flash for a few seconds then stop. At this time, the casting device’s screen will cast automatically.
- Ensure your device supports video output and power delivery via a USB Type C port (DisplayPort Alternative Mode on USB Type C).
- Casting is supported for all laptops, including those running Windows and macOS, as well as Android and Apple devices with DP Alt output.
- Duplicate and Extend mode for Windows/macOS systems are supported.
- Genuine HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) for DRM (Digital Rights Management) streaming is supported.
Note:
Wi-Fi Display
Direct Wireless Cast
- Connect the Wi-Fi TX Dongle to your external device.
- Turn on the VG1656N by pressing the Power ( ) button.
- Press ▲ Up or ▼ Down to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu.
- Press ▲ Up or ▼ Down to select WiFi Display. Then press the Power ( ) button.
- The VG1656N can now directly wirelessly cast its screen.
USB Type C Signal Input
- Connect the Wi-Fi TX Dongle to your external device.
- On the monitor, press the Power ( ) button to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu.
- Press ▲ Up or ▼ Down to select Input Select. Then press the Power ( ) button to enter the menu.
- Press ▲ Up or ▼ Down to select WiFi Display. Then press the Power ( ) button.
Note: Make sure your device is equipped with a USB Type C port that supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode for video output and power delivery capabilities.
Re-Pairing the Transmitter
Note: Re-pairing is only required when the user’s TX dongle is not the original TX dongle.
- Connect the Transmitter’s USB Type C Input to a USB Type C port of the casting device (e.g. laptop, mobile phone, tablet).
- While the screen image displays, “Ready to Pair”, use a paper clip or SIM-eject too to press and hold the Re-Pair button on the Transmitter for five seconds. Once paired, casting will start automatically.
Updating the Receiver Firmware
Open the OSD Menu and Select WiFi Re-Pair
- Press the Power ( ) button on the right side of the VG1656N monitor to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
- In the OSD menu, select Input Select then WiFi Re-Pair.
Note: Do not connect the TX dongle to the laptop at this time.
Connect the Laptop to the Monitor
- After selecting WiFi Re-Pair, the VG1656N will display the below screen.
- Make note of the SSID and PSK numbers located at the top of the screen.
- Go to the laptop’s network settings and select the VG1656N’s SSID. Then enter the VG1656N’s PSK number to wirelessly connect to the VG1656N.
- After the laptop successfully connects to the VG1656N monitor, the VG1656N screen will show the below connection screen.
Note: Each VG1656N monitor has its own SSID and PSK number.