Accell UltraVideo USB 20 to DVII or VGA Video Adapter J130B001B Manual

							 
 
 
Introduction: Congratulations on your purchase of the  ACCELL UltraVideo  USB 2.0 to DVI-I (VGA) External Video Adapter . This 
adapter enables you to connect a DVI monitor, LCD d isplay or projector to a notebook or desktop computer’s USB port. Use the enclosed 
DVI to VGA analog adapter to convert the adapter fr om DVI to VGA, providing compatibility to a VGA dis play. With this adapter connected to 
a USB port you can easily extend or mirror your des ktop to another display without having to install a video card. The adapter features the 
DisplayLink DL-195  processor inside and uses the DisplayLink driver s oftware to operate. For the latest driver, or to find a driver or for 
support on an operating system not supported on the  enclosed driver CD, please visit the DisplayLink Web site at 
www.displaylink.com/support/downloads.php.   
 
Note: Up to 6 adapters can be supported on a single  computer, supporting up to 6 additional displays. Each additional adapter will require 
computer resources to operate and the performance o f the adapter is dependent upon the processing power available as well as the 
operating system in use. More capable systems offer  higher performance. Use a powered USB hub if addit ional USB ports are needed.   
        
A detailed DisplayLink software user’s manual in  pdf format is included on the Driver CD. Please refer  to this document for more information 
on driver and product usage. Adobe Acrobat Reader i s required to open this document and is available at www.adobe.com.   
Note : If you have v3.x, R4.1 or R4.2 DisplayLink softwa re installed you must uninstall it using the Windows Add/Remove Programs feature 
before installing this release. Devices will contin ue working after this release is installed. 
IMPORTANT: Please do not attach the USB 2.0 to DVI  (VGA) adapter to the computer until instructed to do so. 
Driver release notes in TXT format are included on  the Driver CD. Please refer to this document for the most recent driver information.   
Windows Driver Installation: 
1.  Insert  the  CD  into  your  CD-ROM  drive.  The  instal lation  process  should  begin  automatically.  If 
the  installation  process  does  not  begin  automatical ly,  click  to  open  the  “My  Computer” 
(“Computer”  in  Vista/7)  icon  on  your  desktop,  Doubl e-click  “DisplayLink  –  5.6.31870”  (Installs  DisplayLink  Software)  to  start  the 
installation process. 
2.  The Software End User License Agree appears. To  continue select “I Accept”. 
3.  The software will now install. The computer scre en may flicker during this process.   
4.  After the installation is completed, remove the  CD from the drive and restart your computer. 
5.  Ensure the computer is finished restarting befor e continuing. 
6.  With the second display turned OFF, plug your DV I (or VGA) cable from the second display into the USB to DVI (or VGA) adapter.   
7.  Plug the USB cable into the adapter. Plug the ad apter’s USB cable into the computer’s USB port. Turn the second display ON. 
8.  The following message (or similar) will be seen.  
  Windows installs the DisplayLink device 
9.  Set up is now complete. The second display will  now be active in Extended mode. 
  
Display Software Utility:  The driver utility program is accessed in your task bar through the   
icon indicated below. Right click on the icon to ac cess the utility. Or right click on a blank section of the   
desktop, select Properties, then click on the Setti ngs tab. For Vista, right-click on a blank section of the desktop and select Personalize, then 
select Screen Resolution on the next screen. For Wi ndows 7, simply right-click and select Screen Resolution. 
  
A detailed DisplayLink software user’s manual in pd f format is included on the Driver CD. Please refer to this document for more 
information on the DisplayLink software and video d river usage. 
Note: Driver release notes in TXT format are includ ed on the Driver CD. Please refer to this document  for the most recent driver information. 
IMPORTANT: Please do not attach the USB 2.0 to DVI  (VGA) adapter to the computer until instructed to do so. 
Macintosh Driver Installation:  
1.  Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. 
2.  Open the disk by double clicking the CD-ROM icon  on the desktop. This will open a Finder window displaying the CD’s contents. 
 
Package includes:  
-USB to DVI Adapter  
-DVI to VGA Adapter 
-USB cable 
-Driver CD 
-Quick start guide System requirements:  
USB  2.0  port,  40MB  hard  drive  space,  CD-ROM,  2GHz  o r  Dual-Core 
processor minimum for Windows 7, Vista and Mac.  
Windows® 7 (64/32bit), Windows Vista (64/32bit), Wi ndows XP (32bit) 
Intel-based  Apple  Mac  running  client  versions  of  Sn ow  Leopard  10.6, 
Leopard 10.5, Tiger 10.4   
This adapter features: 
-Supports up to 1920x1200 or  
2048x1152 (wide) – 1920x1080 (VGA) 
-Self-powered design 
-Fully USB 2.0 compliant 
-24-bit true color      
						

							 
3.  To launch the installer, double click on the icon “DisplayLink-OSX-1.6.dmg”. 
4.  The  installation  window  will  open.  Select  the  “D isplayLink  Software  Installer”  icon.  Note  the 
“User Guide” menu option. Return to this menu to vi ew the User Guide. 
5.  The Welcome screen appears. Select “Continue”  
6.  The Software End User License Agreement appears.  To continue select “Agree”. 
7.  The software will now install. The computer scre en may flicker during this process.   
8.  After the installation is completed you will be  instructed to restart your computer. 
9.  Ensure the computer is finished restarting befor e continuing. 
10.  With the second display turned OFF, plug your D VI (or VGA) cable from the second display into the USB to DVI (or VGA) adapter.   
11.  Plug the adapter into the computer’s USB port. 
12.  Turn the display On. 
13.  Set up is now complete. The second display will  now be active in Extended mode.   
 
To manage the display settings go to “Displays” in  your system “Display Preferences” menu. The “Arrang ement” pane in your “Display 
Preferences” menu is used to toggle between Mirror  and Extend modes.   
 
A detailed DisplayLink software user’s manual in pd f format is included on the Driver CD. Please refer to this document for more 
information on the DisplayLink software and video d river usage. 
Note: Driver release notes in TXT format are includ ed on the Driver CD. Please refer to this document  for the most recent driver information. 
 
Assistance:  If you have questions regarding the Accell USB 2.0  to DVI (VGA) adapter, please check out our Web site  at: 
www.accellcables.com. Our Web site contains a FAQ ( frequently asked questions) section providing answers to the most commonly asked 
questions. Technical Support can be reached at 510- 438-9288 or toll free 1-877-353-0772 (M-F 9am-5pm P ST). 
  
FCC Compliance:  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 rea sonable 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.   
ACCELL 1-YEAR LIMITED MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY   
The Accell USB 2.0 to DVI (VGA) adapter, which is p urchased in the U.S.A. and Canada, is warranted for one year from date of purchase to 
be free of defects in material and workmanship. In  the event of such defects, the Accell product will be repaired without charge or, at our 
option, replaced with a new one if delivered to Acc ell Corporation prepaid, together with a copy of the dated sales receipt. This warranty 
excludes defects due to normal wear, abuse, shippin g damage, or failure to use the cable in accordance with the instructions. ACCELL 
CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES BASED U PON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE CABLE OR OTHER 
ACCELL PRODUCT, LOSS OF TIME, INTERRUPTED OPERATION  OR COMMERCIAL LOSS, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER 
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE. This warran ty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary 
from state to state vary from state to state.  
Limitation of Liability.    
IN NO EVENT SHALL ACCELL CORPORATION, ITS SUBSIDIAR IES OR AFFILIATES, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE PARTNERS, 
OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, SHAREHOLDERS, REPRE SENTATIVES OR AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY, ACCELL) BE 
LIABLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTI AL, PUNITIVE, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING BUT NOT 
LIMITED TO, LOSS OF DATA, USE OR PROFITS), HOWEVER  CAUSED, WHETHER FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE,  
OR OTHERWISE, AND WHETHER OR NOT ACCELL HAS BEEN AD VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES. YOU 
AGREE THAT ACCELLS MAXIMUM LIABILITY ARISING FROM  ANY PRODUCT SOLD BY ACCELL SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PRI CE 
OF SUCH PRODUCT. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW TH E LIMITATION OF EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN 
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU TO THE E XTENT SUCH JURISDICTIONS LAW IS APPLICABLE TO THIS 
AGREEMENT. 
Warranty Returns Procedure.   
To return an item under warranty, contact Customer  Support by E-mail at [email protected] or ca ll 510-438-9288 to obtain a Return 
Authorization (RMA) number. RMA numbers are valid f or 30 days from the date of issuance. We are unable to accept returns without an 
RMA number. Returns without an Accell issued RMA nu mber clearly printed on the outside of the package will be returned unopened. All 
returns must be shipped prepaid at the expense of t he shipper. All returns must include a copy of the dated sales receipt. Due to ongoing 
improvements, Accell reserves the right to make cha nges to hardware, packaging and any accompanying do cumentation without prior 
written notice. The information above is believed t o be accurate, however Accell assumes no responsibi lity for any inaccuracies and liability 
for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or conse quential damages as a result.   
 
  2011 Accell Corporation, All Rights Reserved. Ultr aAV is a registered trademark of Accell Corporation . Due to ongoing improvements, all specifications are  subject to change without notice.                                            
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