aaxa TECHNOLOGIES PICO PROJECTOR User Guide
Caution! WARNING: Please use this product as instructed. Misuse may cause injury or death. DO NOT use while driving DO NOT expose to water or wet surfaces. Electric shock may occur.
Table of Contents Chapter 1: P3X at a glance Connecting a MicroSD Card Main Unit Front/Back Connecting a USB Stick 1 Remote & Keypad Charging a Phone or 2 Accessories USB Device 3 Chapter 2: Getting Started Chapter 3: Menu Screens Powering On / OFF Main menu 4 Focus Adjustment / Throw Video Player Menu 5 Distance Photo Viewer Menu External Input/Outputs Music Player Menu 6 Connecting to a Computer HDMI 7 Ebook Viewer Menu Connecting to Composite Video Setup Menu 9 Connecting to HDMI Video 11 Chapter 4: Tech
P3X at a Glance Chapter 1 Navigation Pad Power Button Menu Button Back Button DC Adapter Port Reset Button Focus Wheel Lens USB Port 3.5 mm Composite Jack 3.
Keypad Menu Navigation Pad Navigation Pad Use the directional buttons on the “Navigational Pad” to scroll through files and navigate the main and submenus. OK Button Use the “OK” button in the center of the navigational pad to select a file or a menu action. Back Button Use the “Back” button to return to a previous menu screen. Menu Button Press and hold the “Menu” button to jump back to the main menu. *(Pressing the “Menu” button without holding it will return to the submenu.
Accessories Power Adapter HDMI Cable Tripod A/V Cable *Under various circumstances, the actual accessories may be different from those shown in the pictures above.
Getting Started Chapter 2 Powering ON the projector 1. 2. 3. If using power supply connect the power adapter into the P3X. **If running the P3X on the battery power proceed to step 3. Plug the opposite end of the power cord into a wall outlet. Press the POWER button on the keypad and hold for 2-3 seconds to start the projector. Powering OFF the projector 1. 2. Press and hold the power button on the keypad for 3 seconds. The optical engine should power off and the fan should stop spinning.
Focus Adjusment / Throw Distance Focus Adjustment Located beside the projector lens, turn the focus wheel left or right until the image becomes clear. DIA GO NA LS CR EE NS IZE 16:9 Aspect Ratio Throw Distance Chart Diagonal inch (“) Min Default Max 5 10 15 20 24 30 40 50 Distance from Lens to Screen (mm) 166 332 498 664 797 995 1327 1669 Screen Width (mm) Screen Height (mm) 110.7 221.4 332.1 442.8 531.1 664.1 885.5 1106.9 62.3 124.5 186.8 249.1 298.9 373.6 498.1 622.6 Throw Ratio 1.
External Inputs and Outputs USB Stick Composite Cable MicroSD HDMI Headphones/speakers 6
Connecting to a Computer via HDMI Step 1: Connect one end of the HDMI Cable to your computer’s HDMI Adapter. Step 2: Connect the other end of the HDMI Cord to your P3X’s HDMI port. Step 3: In the Main Menu Select “HDMI” icon.
Connecting to a Computer Cont. Step 4: Enabling HDMI output on your Computer – To enable HDMI output on your computer most computers require “turning on” the video output feature. Each computer is different. Please consult your owner’s manual for instructions to enable HDMI output. Below are standard instructions for a Windows XP computer – not all systems are the same. Step 5: Press function & “F5” to instruct the computer to enable multiple displays.
Connecting to Composite Video Step 1: Connect the 3.5mm A/V Cable to the back of the P3X. Step 2: Connect the composite end of the AV Cable (Red, White,Yellow) to your device.
Connecting to Composite Video Cont. Step 3: In the main menu select “Inputs” icon. Step 4: Turn on your multimedia device and select the “Composite A/V” icon. Connectivity With Multimedia Devices: P3X does support multimedia devices. The unit can connect to Apple iDevices, Android base smart devices, Cameras, Video game consoles, and other peripherals* *Apple products will require a separate adapter depending on your device. **Smartphones require video out capabilities to be displayed with the P3X.
Connecting to HDMI Video Step 1: Connect one end of the HDMI to your P3X’s HDMI Adapter Step 2: Connect the opposite end of the HDMI cable to your device.
Connecting to HDMI Video Cont. Step 3: In the main menu select “Inputs” icon. Step 4: Turn on your multimedia device and select the “HDMI” icon. If avaiable select a higher resolution in your device’s settings. Connectivity With Multimedia Devices: P3X does support multimedia devices. The unit can connect to Apple iDevices, Android base smart devices, Cameras, Video game consoles, and other peripherals* *Apple products will require a separate adapter depending on your device.
Connecting Speakers/Headphones Step 1: Connect your speakers/headphones to the projector’s audio port. Step 2: Ensure that the projector and/ or the headphones is powered on.
Micro SD Card How to insert your Micro SD Card • Slide your MicroSD into the adapter. (as shown in picture) • Gently slide the drive until it cannot go in any further. How to access your Micro SD Card • Insert your Micro SD into the projector. • Use the navigation pad to choose one of the Media icons (Video, Music, Pictures, Text Files) USB Drive icon from the main menu to access your files. • Choose your desired file. Note: Microsoft Office and PDF file formats are not supported.
Micro SD Card Cont. File Menu System Media Player menu • After choosing the file type in the main menu choose where your files are located on either Micro SD or USB Drive. • Select the appropriate menu for the type of file you wish to view. • • The P3X will show all folders and files you have on your USB Drive. Use the directional buttons to navigate to different folders or files. Note: Microsoft Office and PDF file formats are not supported.
USB Host How to insert your USB Drive • Slide your USB Drive into USB adapter. (as shown in picture) • Gently slide the drive until it cannot go in any further. How to access your USB Drive • Insert your USB Drive into the projector. • Use the navigation pad to choose one of the Media icons (Video, Music, Pictures, Text Files) USB Drive icon from the main menu to access your files. • Choose your desired file. Note: Microsoft Office and PDF file formats are not supported.
USB Host Cont. File Menu System • Media Player menu • In the Media Player selection you can choose from Videos, Audio, Pictures, and Ebooks. • Select the appropriate menu for the type of file you wish to view. Note: Microsoft Office and PDF file formats are not supported. Review Specification section of this manual for supported ebook formats. • The P3X will show all folders and files you have on your USB Drive. Use the directional buttons to navigate to different folders or files.
Charging a Phone/USB Device The P3X is fully equipped with an built-in rechargable battery, which is also capable of charging portable devices and smart devices via integrated USB. How To Charge Portable Devices • First connect side “A” of the USB Cable into the USB Port of the P3X. • To start charging your portable device proceed to connecting side “B” into your portable device.
Chapter 3 Menu Screens Main Menu The P3X features a built in PMP (Portable Media Player) function. This function allows the projector to play videos, pictures, music files, and text directly from your connected devices. Menu Navigation Pad Back (Previous Screen) Menu (Main and Submenus) OK Power Button • • • • • Press the left and right directional buttons to choose an icon from the main menu. To select a menu option press the “OK” button in the middle of the navigation pad.
Video Player Menu Opening a file: • From the main menu (Fig. 3.1), select the “Video” icon. • Select the either the MicroSD or USB icon to view the stored files (Fig 3.2). • Choose which file you wish to play. Fig. 3.1 Fig. 3.2 The P3X will show all folders and files you have on your USB or MicroSD drive. Use the navigation buttons to select folders or files.
Video Player Menu Cont. Playing Videos Using the directional buttons on the navigation pad or remote highlight the option you wish to choose from the video playback menu (Fig 3.3). • To open/hide the video playeback menu, use the “OK” and “Back” Buttons on projector. Move selection left Move selection right OK OK Confirm selection Fig. 3.3 00:00:59 / 00:04:20 Pause FB FF Prev.
Photo Viewer Menu Opening a file: • From the main menu (Fig. 3.4), select the “Photo” icon. • Select the either the MicroSD or USB icon to view the stored files (Fig 3.5). • Choose which file you wish to play. Fig 3.4 Fig 3.5 The P3X will show all folders and files you have on your USB or MicroSD drive. Use the navigation buttons to select folders or files.
Photo Viewer Menu Cont. Viewing Pictures: Using the directional buttons on the navigation pad or remote highlight the option you wish to choose from the photo playback menu (Fig 3.6). • To open/hide the photo playerback menu, use the “OK” and “Back” button on the projector. Move selection left Move selection right OK OK Confirm selection Fig 3.6 00:00:59 / 00:04:20 Pause Prev.
Music Player Menu Opening a file: • From the main menu (Fig. 3.7), select the “Music” icon. • Select the either the MicroSD or USB icon to view the stored files (Fig 3.8). • Choose which file you wish to play. Fig. 3.7 Fig. 3.8 The P3X will show all folders and files you have on your USB or MicroSD drive. Use the navigation buttons to select folders or files.
Music Player Menu Cont. Listening To Audio: Using the directional buttons on the navigation pad or remote highlight the option you wish to choose from the music playback menu (Fig 3.9). • To open/hide the music playerback menu, use the “OK” and “Back” button on the projector. Move selection left Move selection right OK OK Confirm selection Fig. 3.9 00:00:59 / 00:04:20 Pause FB FF Prev.
EBook Viewer Menu Opening A File: • • • Select where the files are located from the main menu. Select the “EBook” icon (Fig 3.10) Choose which file you wish to play. Fig. 3.10 The P3X will show all folders and files you have on your USB or MicoSD Drives. Use the navigation buttons to select folders or files. Viewing Text Files: The P3X Pico Projector allows you to view text files. Select the file you want to view in the file menu for the particular storage device on which the file is stored.
Setup Menu The Settings Menu can be accessed by selecting “Settings” on the main menu using the navigation pad at the top of the projector.
Chapter 4 Technical Details Troubleshooting IMAGE IS BLURRED Possible Causes Solution The Projector is not in focus Adjust the focus with the focus adjustment dial until the image comes into focus The Projector is offset from plane / angle of operation Move the projector so that it is both 180 degrees and on an evern plane with the screen. No Sync, No Signal 1. Be sure to setup the computer to enable a video signal output. On some laptops this is done by pressing and holding Function F5 key.
Technical Details Troubleshooting THE PROJECTOR DOES NOT TURN ON Possible Causes Solution There is no power Check to ensure the power outlet or battery source is good. check the power adapter to ensure a proper connection with the wall outlet as well as the proejctor. Confirm that the unit is charged and has enough power The power button was not held long enough To power on the projector, the power button needs to be depressed for a full 3 seconds.
Specifications Brightness Native Resolution Maximum Resolution Contrast Ratio Projectoin Lens: Image Size: Lamp: Video in: Audio Output: Battery Life: 70 Lumens 854x480(WXGA) 1280x800(WXGA) 1000:1 Manual Focus 10~80 inches Triple RGB LEDs with Vibrant Color Technology - 15,000hrs Lamp Life Composite A/V HDMI(mini-HDMI) 1.0 W stereo speakers 3.5 mm audio jack 120 Minutes SD Card USB MicroSD Card Slot (32GB maximum) USB Host (Memory Sticks) Dimensions Weight Supported File Formats 142x74x24mm 0.
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