Atlona AT HDAIR - Manual (Page 17)

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The following are suggested work modes for connecting a display screen to the A/V Adapter:
• Mirror Mode
• Extend Mode
• Laptop with Lid Closed
• External Display Only
Note: The display properties for the A/V Adapter can be configured in two ways: as described in
Sec. ‎5.2 Configuring the Display via the Display Icon Context Menu, or as described in Sec. ‎5.3
Configuring the Display via Windows Display Properties.
When changing settings, or during first connection between the PC Adapter and A/V Adapter, the
PC display may flicker or turn on and off as the screen resolution is automatically adjusted.
5.1 Using the A/V Adapter
Upon first time operation, the A/V Adapter is in Extend mode, this section (Sec. ‎5.1) describes the
different modes that can be set. In Sec. ‎5.2 and ‎5.3 you will find the procedures for configuring these
modes.
5.1.1 Using Mirror Mode
Mirror mode is used to display the
identical content on the additional
screen as is shown on the main PC/
Laptop screen. Mirror mode is generally
used to display the PC contents on a
larger or higher definition display. See
Figure 9: Mirror Mode - displaying PC
desktop on a larger display screen.
Note: Mirror mode is not recommended for
playing HD video.
Figure 9: Mirror Mode - displaying PC desktop on a larger
display screen
USING AND CONFIGURING THE A/V ADAPTER