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How to setup your Google Chromecast Media Player

Introduction

The Google Chromecast enables an older model HDTV, the option to display digital media content like video, music, and pictures. The ability to display such media gives the owner a cost effective approach of modernizing their TV equipment without the need of buying the best model available.

Overview

This specific digital media player from Google enables the user to use their smartphone to display digital media content to an HDTV. By inserting the Chromecast into a HDMI port on an HDTV and then connecting to a wireless network. The Chromecast will be able to display digital media content to the screen by wireless receiving it from a smartphone or web-enabled device.

Equipment Needed

x Television with an HDMI (High Definition Media Input) port x Active Wireless Router x Google Chromecast Dongle x HDMI Extender x Micro USB cable x Power Supply x Smartphone (Android or Apple)

Instructions

1. Remove all the contents from your Google Chromecast box. Make sure that all the necessary equipment is inside; Chromecast dongle, HDMI Extender, Micro USB cable and Power supply. If any one of these items are missing, return your Chromecast to the original seller where you made your purchase and request a replacement immediately.

Figure 1: Chromecast Box Contents

2. Attach the Chromecast Dongle to the HDMI Extender. This will provide easy access to your Chromecast by extending its reach from the HDMI port located in the back of your HDTV. Insert the Dongle into the open port on the HDMI Extender.

Figure 2: Dongle and Extender connection

3. Attach the Power Supply to the Micro USB cable.

Chromecast Dongle Power Supply Micro USB cable

HDMI Extender

Figure 3: Power Supply and Micro USB connection

4. Attach the Power Supply to the Chromecast Dongle to complete assembly. Insert the Micro USB cable connected to the Power Supply into an open port available on the Chromecast dongle to complete assembly of the device.

Figure 4: Chromecast assembly complete

5. Insert your Chromecast into an open HDMI port on your HDTV. The HDTV must

remain off before inserting into an HDMI port.

Figure 5: Chromecast attaches to HDMI port

6. Connect your power supply to an available outlet or power strip port.

Caution: Make sure before you connect the power supply to an outlet. That it is located in a dry area only to avoid risk of electrical shock that may lead to serious or even fatal injuries.

7. Turn on your HDTV and push the Input button to locate the Chromecast. Your screen will display a setup message.

8. On your mobile device, type chromecast.com/setup. Download and install the Google Cast App to your device to initiate the setup process.

Figure 6: Chromecast Setup Information

9. Enter Unique 4 Code displayed on the screen. Open the Google Cast app. Under “Devices” heading, enter the special identifier displayed on your HDTV.

Figure 7: Setup Require Display.

10. Locate your wireless router displayed on the App and enter the password for the router. Once the special identifier has made a connection, locate the broadcast name for your router and enter the password to gain access.

11. You have completed setting up your Chromecast. Once the Google Cast app is able to confirm your wireless router location. This completes the installation of your Google

Chromecast. You can now display digital media content to your HDTV from your smartphone by pressing the “Cast” button on your smartphone.

Figure 8: Chromecast Complete

Sources:

1. Fitzpatrick , Jason . "HTG Reviews the Google Chromecast: Stream Video to Your TV." How-To Geek - For Geeks, By Geeks.. 9 Sep 2013. Web. <http://www.howtogeek.com/171690/htg-reviews-the-google-chromecast-stream- video-to-your-tv/>.

2. "Chromecast - Wikipedia." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Wikipedia , Web. 21 Oct 2016. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromecast>.

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