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InstaShow™ Plug & Play - One Button to Start Full HD Wireless Presentations
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Does the firmware version of transmit button and receiver host have to be the same?
It is necessary to keep transmit button and receiver host with the same firmware version. If not, the system to be crashed.
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Which mode should I select for fluent image playing when displaying content like video?
Please select "Video Mode".
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Which mode should I select for sharp image when displaying content like PPT?
Please select "Presentation Mode".
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How to check Wi-Fi Area setting of InstaShow Button?
InstaShow Host and Button have the same Wi-Fi area setting so they should be paired successfully. Thus, to check Wi-Fi Area setting of InstaShow Button, please check the Wi-Fi Area setting of InstaShow Host.
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How to check the Wi-Fi Area setting of InstaShow Host?
Please enter Web Management and click "Information" on the left. You will see the setting of Wi-Fi Area on the bottom of the page.
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Can I use InstaShow purchased from the U.S. in Europe?
Sorry but no.
InstaShow can only be used in regions of the same Wi-Fi Area but Wi-Fi areas of the U.S. and Europe are different according to the regulation.
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Can I use InstaShow/InstaShow S for 10-12 hours per day?
Yes, you can.
Do I need to do anything when passing InstaShow button to another user?
You just need to plug out both InstaShow button's HDMI, USB cable, or type C from your PC. Nothing else is needed.
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Does BenQ InstaShow/InstaShow S support Mac extended mode?
Yes. BenQ InstaShow/InstaShow S support Mac extended mode.
How to adjust the resolution of Windows laptop that is changed when connected with InstaShow?
Please select "Display" and adjust "Scaling" on the graphics card to adjust the resolution.
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How to change the sound coming from a laptop to the projector’s speakers while playing video through the InstaShow/InstaShow S on a projector?
Please adjust the setting of laptop audio to "HDMI output". Windows OS will record your previous audio output as default. Thus, you only need to re-appoint it to "HDMI output".
If I buy an InstaShow in one country, can I use it in another country?
Is InstaShow/InstaShow S compliant with HDCP?
Yes, InstaShow/InstaShow S is compliant with HDCP. When HDCP content is shared with InstaShow/InstaShow S, the HDCP content will be shown on the HDMI-compliant digital displays.
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What is the maximum length of HDMI cable to use on InstaShow ?
It is suggested to use a HDMI cable with maximum length of 3 meters on InstaShow/InstaShow S.
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What is the maximum workable distance between the button and the Host?
The maximum workable distance is listed below:
WDC10 series: 8 meters
WDC20 series: 15 meters
WDC30 series: 30 meters
VS20: 20 meters
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Will the performance of InstaShow/InstaShow S be impacted if my PC is outdated?
No. InstaShow/InstaShow S does not use any software or share PC's CPU resource. Therefore, InstaShow/InstaShow S performs well regardless of the performance of your PC.
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Does the InstaShow series include Apache Log4j or Java Script Log4j support in its firmware design?
No, InstaShow series firmware designs do not include Apache Log4j or Java Script Log4j support.
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Does BenQ InstaShow/InstaShow S support Windows extended mode?
Yes, BenQ InstaShow/InstaShow S supports Windows extended mode.
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Does InstaShow/InstaShow S support 3D content?
No, InstaShow/InstaShow S does not support 3D content.
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What is the power consumption that InstaShow Button needs from the USB port?
5V/0.9A
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What is the maximum resolution supported by InstaShow?
The maximum resolution supported by InstaShow is 1920x1080 at 60Hz. Please refer to user manual for more information about supported resolution and refresh rates.
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What kind of wireless does InstaShow use?
IEEE 802.11ac, 5GHz, 2T2R.
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Can InstaShow Host receive and display images from two buttons at the same time?
No, InstaShow Host receives and displays images from only one button at a time.
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What is the resolution displayed when InstaShow Host is waiting for connection?
The resolution displayed is 720p (1280x720) at 60Hz.
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Does the InstaShow series include Apache Log4j or Java Script Log4j support in its firmware design?
No, InstaShow series firmware designs do not include Apache Log4j or Java Script Log4j support.
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Does BenQ InstaShow/InstaShow S support Windows extended mode?
Yes, BenQ InstaShow/InstaShow S supports Windows extended mode.
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Does InstaShow/InstaShow S support 3D content?
No, InstaShow/InstaShow S does not support 3D content.
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What is the power consumption that InstaShow Button needs from the USB port?
5V/0.9A
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What is the maximum resolution supported by InstaShow?
The maximum resolution supported by InstaShow is 1920x1080 at 60Hz. Please refer to user manual for more information about supported resolution and refresh rates.
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What kind of wireless does InstaShow use?
IEEE 802.11ac, 5GHz, 2T2R.
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Can InstaShow Host receive and display images from two buttons at the same time?
No, InstaShow Host receives and displays images from only one button at a time.
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What is the resolution displayed when InstaShow Host is waiting for connection?
The resolution displayed is 720p (1280x720) at 60Hz.
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How to resolve the connection issue and blinking LED indicator that took place after upgrading the firmware and driver for the button and host?
Please try the following:
1. Turn off the power of the host and button, and then turn them on.
2. Resync. the button to the host again by pressing the hardware buttons on them.
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How to troubleshoot InstaShow Button that does not seem to connect to InstaShow Host.
Please follow the below steps to test if the InstaShow Button is faulty:
1. Power off the InstaShow Host
2. Connect the InstaShow Button to a USB 3.0 port of your PC or notebook computer.
Do not connect HDMI. Only connect to USB 3.0.
Please wait for a few seconds and note the LED indicator on the InstaShow Button.
- If LED indicator is flashing in red, it means the InstaShow Button is working normally. Thus, the issue may be a failed connection. Please refer to the troubleshooting section of the User Manual for more detail on how to deal with failed display.
- If LED indicator keeps solid red, it means the InstaShow Button is likely to be defective. Please contact a BenQ Authorised Service Provider for further assistance.
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How to change the resolution of Macbook when connected with InstaShow?
The changes are related to Macbook design. The resolution can be defined by changing the display setting of the Macbook:
(1) When "Default Retina Display" is selected, it will follow Macbook native resolution.
(2) When "BenQ InstaShow" is selected, it follows the native resolution of the connected display.
The button is unstable or not waking up if the laptop goes into sleep mode. How could I do to fix it?
The problem is related to the fact that in the battery plan, most of the laptop components deactivate when not used for a certain time. Please follow below steps to fix this problem.
1. Adjust the power plan so that the USB does not deactivate while running on battery
2. Unplug and plug TX
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Does the firmware version of transmit button and receiver host have to be the same?
It is necessary to keep transmit button and receiver host with the same firmware version. If not, the system to be crashed.
Learn more
Which mode should I select for fluent image playing when displaying content like video?
Please select "Video Mode".
Learn more
Which mode should I select for sharp image when displaying content like PPT?
Please select "Presentation Mode".
Learn more
How to check Wi-Fi Area setting of InstaShow Button?
InstaShow Host and Button have the same Wi-Fi area setting so they should be paired successfully. Thus, to check Wi-Fi Area setting of InstaShow Button, please check the Wi-Fi Area setting of InstaShow Host.
Learn more
How to check the Wi-Fi Area setting of InstaShow Host?
Please enter Web Management and click "Information" on the left. You will see the setting of Wi-Fi Area on the bottom of the page.
Learn more
Can I use InstaShow purchased from the U.S. in Europe?
Sorry but no.
InstaShow can only be used in regions of the same Wi-Fi Area but Wi-Fi areas of the U.S. and Europe are different according to the regulation.
Learn more
Can I use InstaShow/InstaShow S for 10-12 hours per day?
Yes, you can.
Do I need to do anything when passing InstaShow button to another user?
You just need to plug out both InstaShow button's HDMI, USB cable, or type C from your PC. Nothing else is needed.
Learn more
Does BenQ InstaShow/InstaShow S support Mac extended mode?
Yes. BenQ InstaShow/InstaShow S support Mac extended mode.
How to adjust the resolution of Windows laptop that is changed when connected with InstaShow?
Please select "Display" and adjust "Scaling" on the graphics card to adjust the resolution.
Learn more
How to change the sound coming from a laptop to the projector’s speakers while playing video through the InstaShow/InstaShow S on a projector?
Please adjust the setting of laptop audio to "HDMI output". Windows OS will record your previous audio output as default. Thus, you only need to re-appoint it to "HDMI output".
If I buy an InstaShow in one country, can I use it in another country?
Is InstaShow/InstaShow S compliant with HDCP?
Yes, InstaShow/InstaShow S is compliant with HDCP. When HDCP content is shared with InstaShow/InstaShow S, the HDCP content will be shown on the HDMI-compliant digital displays.
Learn more
What is the maximum length of HDMI cable to use on InstaShow ?
It is suggested to use a HDMI cable with maximum length of 3 meters on InstaShow/InstaShow S.
Learn more
What is the maximum workable distance between the button and the Host?
The maximum workable distance is listed below:
WDC10 series: 8 meters
WDC20 series: 15 meters
WDC30 series: 30 meters
VS20: 20 meters
Learn more
Will the performance of InstaShow/InstaShow S be impacted if my PC is outdated?
No. InstaShow/InstaShow S does not use any software or share PC's CPU resource. Therefore, InstaShow/InstaShow S performs well regardless of the performance of your PC.
Learn more