QUICK START GUIDE for presenters that want to share information with their audience

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1 QUICK START GUIDE for presenters that want to share information with their audience Other language versions can be found on

2 Before you start using crowdbeamer, take some time to have a good look at your device. In particular, make sure to distinguish between the VIDEO IN and VIDEO OUT side of your crowdbeamer device. VIDEO IN HDMI IN MICRO-USB VGA IN MICROPHONE (not yet operational) VIDEO OUT VGA OUT LAN HDMI OUT

3 1 CONNECT TO THE POWER GRID Plug the micro-usb power adapter delivered with your crowdbeamer device into the micro-usb port. If your crowdbeamer device has been charged before, it can operate on battery power without the need to connect to the power grid. VIDEO IN CROWDBEAMER MICRO-USB POWER ADAPTER NOTE At all times, you should use the power adapter supplied with your crowdbeamer.

4 2 POWER UP YOUR DEVICE Press the POWER button once to start up your crowdbeamer. Consult the OLED display for information on the current status of your device, and for battery charging status in particular. This information will become available within a few seconds after startup. POWER BUTTON OLED DISPLAY

5 3 ACTIVATE YOUR DEVICE Once crowdbeamer has been powered up, activate your device to get access to FREE FIRMWARE UP- DATES during your warranty period. Activation needs to be done only once. Look for the label on the bottom side of your crowdbeamer to get the information that is needed for activation. Scan the QR code provided on the label, using your smartphone or tablet. Produced in Europe Designed by RORYCO NV Drie Eikenstraat Edegem, BELGIUM ACTIVATE THIS DEVICE via or scan the QR code MODEL CB-**-** S/N ******** CODE **** INPUT 5V 2.5A Or visit and enter the SERIAL NUMBER (S/N) and CODE provided on the label. Then follow the instructions that you find on the activation page until activation is confirmed.

6 4a CONNECT YOUR LAPTOP To share content from your laptop, connect it to crowdbeamer using a VGA or HDMI cable. Make sure to plug the cable into crowdbeamer s VGA IN or HDMI IN port. Check the OLED display for confirmation that STREAMING is active. HDMI IN OR VGA IN NOTE Always make sure to duplicate the screen you want to share. In case you are using a MacBook, press either F7 or Command-F1 on your keyboard.

7 4b CONNECT YOUR TABLET OR SMARTPHONE To share content from your tablet or smartphone, connect it using an appropriate adapter for a VGA or HDMI cable. Make sure to plug the cable into crowdbeamer s VGA IN or HDMI IN port. Check the OLED display for confirmation that STREAMING is active on the VIDEO IN side. HDMI IN OR VGA IN

8 4c CONNECT YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA To share content from your digital camera, connect it to crowdbeamer using an HDMI cable. Make sure to plug the cable into crowdbeamer s HDMI IN port. Check the OLED display for confirmation that STREAMING is active on the VIDEO IN side. HDMI IN OR HDMI IN

9 5 (OPTIONALLY) CONNECT YOUR ROOM DISPLAY With crowdbeamer connected to your presentation device, you may now choose to connect it to a projector or a flat panel display. Plug a VGA or HDMI cable into crowdbeamer s VGA OUT or HMDI OUT port, and check the OLED display to see if the VIDEO OUT is properly connected. HDMI VGA VIDEO IN HDMI VGA VIDEO OUT OR HDMI VGA

10 6 INFORM YOUR AUDIENCE Make sure everybody in your audience has the crowdbeamer app installed on their laptop, tablet or smartphone. If needed, invite audience members to download the app from More information on the use of crowdbeamer is also available on

11 7 CONNECT WITH YOUR AUDIENCE Invite your audience to connect to the private 5 GHz WiFi network (or 2.4 GHz, if no other option available) of your crowdbeamer. To do so, ask them to activate WiFi-configuration in their personal device s Settings menu, to select your crowdbeamer s private WiFi network from the list of available networks (prefix CB_). You can consult your crowdbeamer s OLED display anytime to read the name of its private WiFi network. OLED DISPLAY

12 8 SHARE WITH YOUR AUDIENCE Once your audience is wirelessly connected to your crowdbeamer device, they can use the free crowdbeamer app to watch your presentation on their laptop, tablet or smartphone. VIDEO IN

13 9 PAUSE/RESUME STREAMING Pressing the POWER button once when your crowdbeamer device is operational, will suspend content sharing over crowdbeamer s private WiFi network. Pressing the POWER button once again, content sharing will be resumed. PAUSE/POWER BUTTON In case there is no longer any need to share content with your audience, simply turn off your crowdbeamer device by pressing the POWER button until the OLED displays Bye.

14 RESET YOUR DEVICE In case you experience any problems while using crowdbeamer, reset your device. Use a pointed tool to press the RESET button on the side. SD CARD SLOT (not yet operational) RESET BUTTON

15 Visit the crowdbeamer websites to get the most out of your crowdbeamer device: for commercial information: for technical information & support: to activate your crowdbeamer device:

16 crowdbeamer is a registered trademark of RORYCO NV RORYCO NV Drie Eikenstraat 661 BE-2650 Edegem Belgium For commercial information : For technical information : All crowdbeamer products, product specifications and data are subject to change without notice to further improve function, design, quality or otherwise. All crowdbeamer versions are compatible with the free crowdbeamer app RORYCO NV. All rights reserved. - Last updated on 19 May 2017