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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS................................................................................................5 INSTALLATION GUIDELINES............................................................................................6 Introduction.....................................................................................................................................6 Packaging.....................................................
12.4 Application Manager.....................................................................................................................26 12.5 Network and Internet Settings.......................................................................................................26 12.6 Language Setting...........................................................................................................................27 12.7 Date and Time Setting.................................................
Important Safeguards 1.0 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated into this product, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and service. The power input is auto-ranging from 100 to 240 VAC.
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES • your product dealer. Never push objects of any kind into this product cabinet as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shortout parts that could result in a fire or an electric shock. Important Notice Do not look into the projection lens while the illumination lamp is turned on. Exposure of your eyes to the strong light can result in impaired eyesight. 2.0 INSTALLATION GUIDELINES 2.
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES 50 mm 50 mm 50 mm 50 mm Space requirements. Do not install in places higher than 3000m/10000 feet or in a place exposed to direct sunlight as it may overheat and cause this unit to stop functioning. Precautions of Usage This unit makes use of a light source that may reach high temperature during normal operation. Do not allow projection under the following conditions: • Projection with the unit laid on sides.
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES 2.5 Projection Distance Projection Distance Chart The Dreamy Geek has a fixed zoom lens with a throw ratio of 1.19:1 Projection Screen Diagonal Size (Aspect Ratio 16:10) 20” (51 cm) 30” (76 cm) 50” (127 cm) 70” (178 cm) 100” (254 cm) 138” (350 cm) 200” (508 cm) • • 2.6 231” (587 cm) Projection Screen Base Size (Aspect Ratio 16:10) Projection Screen Height (Aspect Ratio 16:10) Dreamy Geek Projection Distance 25.4” (65 cm) 15.9” (40 cm) 77 cm 17.0” (43 cm) 42.
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU) Focus tab Use the manual focus tab to obtain a sharp picture. 3.0 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU) 3.1 General View POWER Picture Mode / Sound Mode Sceen capture / Source Display [Menu] PICMODE SOUND [Power] On / Standby CAPTURE SOURCE Return to main [Home] screen HOME MENU RETURN [OK] to confirm selection OK FUNC MOUSE Multimedia buttons Volume Keypad VOL- VOL+ _ [Return] to previous screen + 1.
WIRELESS KEYBOARD AND AIR MOUSE 3.2 Loading and replacing Batteries a) Push the cover tab with the fingernail a little backwards and pull upwards the cover top. Slide the cover forward to remove. b) Push the battery body towards the spring and lift up to remove. Insert two AAA size batteries, making sure the polarities match the + and - marks inside the battery compartment.
WIRELESS KEYBOARD AND AIR MOUSE screen Android Icon LEDs Press the Android Icon to activate the Air mouse function, the LEDs should be pointing toward the screen. When the Air mouse function is active, the LEDs are continuously lit blue. When using the Air mouse, the keyboard is also operational. 4.4 Keyboard keys and Functions System Keys Home Key Media Player Controls Directionnal Keys LEDs Mouse Keys Wireless Keyboard and Air mouse layout. 4.
General View 5.0 GENERAL VIEW 5.1 Control Panel and Operating LEDs Power LED Temperature LED Home button Power button Func LED Directional keys OK button Control panel and operating LEDs.
GETTING STARTED 5.3 Rear View VGA/PC input HDMI 1 input Audio out (jack) HDMI 2 input Micro-SD slot Video input (RCA) Power input Audio input (R/L) Rear view and input panel. • • 5.4 Inputs: connect your video source to the correct input between HDMI 1, HDMI 2, Video (RCA) or VGA/PC. Power input: connect the power cord as shown in the next chapter. Side View Loudspeakers Air intake Ethernet (RJ-45) USB 1 slot USB 2 slot USB 3 slot Side view and multimedia input slots.
CONNECTIONS 6.2 Power ON Ensure that the power cord is securely connected. The Power LED is red when in standby mode. Turn this unit ON by pressing the Power button on the Control Panel for 3 seconds or by pressing the Power button on the IR-RCU. Power button Press the Power button to power ON this unit. 6.3 Power OFF To turn OFF this unit, press and hold for 3 seconds the Power button on the Control Panel or on the IR-RCU.
Ethernet and internet Setting 7.2 Connecting a Video Source to the Projector HDMI 1 VGA/PC HDMI 2 Video Composite Audio Right Audio Left Audio/Video Connection HDMI 1, HDMI 2 (DVI compatible) Video Composite (1x Yellow RCA) VGA / PC (Sub D-15) Device to connect HDMI or DVI-D sources: Blu-ray Disc player, DVD-player equipped with HDMI output, Game Console, Computer with DVI-D output. The Audio signal is embedded in the HDMI signal.
SELECTING An Audio/VIDEO SOURCE (Internet Service Provider) that your connection is working. If you don’t have Ethernet plugs in your house, your ISP would generally lend a modem used to log to the internet network. The modem has rooter capabilities and Ethernet plugs that can be used to connect the Dreamy Geek to the internet. Automatic or Fixed IP Address The default setting is DHCP and it lets the rooter decides which IP is assigned to the Dreamy Geek.
SELECTING An Audio/VIDEO SOURCE 9.2 Picture Profile Switching Picture Mode The preset picture profiles are available for any physical input: HDMI 1, HDMI 2, VGA/PC or Composite Video (RCA). You can choose the most adapted profile to your light environment and to the movie ambiance. To do so: • Click on the screen to pop up the Source Menu • Select the “Menu” icon and slide left or right to select the desired picture profile. Click on the screen to pop up the Source Menu, select the Menu option.
WIRELESS PLAYBACK with AirPlay Select or slide down to modify the sound settings. If there is no sound coming from the internal loudspeakers, make sure that the Audio settings have been correctly set. Launch the Settings App, browse and set: Settings App > Audio Setting > External Speakers >OFF. 10.0 WIRELESS PLAYBACK WITH AIRPLAY The Dreamy Geek projector can use AirPlay communication protocol to stream wirelessly music, photo and video from an Ipad, Ipod or Iphone. 10.
WIRELESS PLAYBACK with AirPlay When playing music with Airplay, you can access to the track list or any track from your album or play list. 10.2 Projecting Photos from the Camera Roll of your iDevice Launch the Photos application. Press on the Airplay icon to project the photos from your iDevice To change the shown photo, you can slide left or right the album photos. You can also use the Slideshow function to slide the photos automatically. 10.
THE ANDROID INTERFACE Check for the Airplay icon or on the features of each application available. Airplay icon Numerous Apps from the Apple market support Airplay such as Youtube , TV Apps, Video Games etc. 11.0 THE ANDROID INTERFACE The Dreamy Geek comes with an embedded Android 4.0 OS (operating system) and is compatible with most Apps available on the Android market. 11.1 Main “Home” Screen and Extended Home Screen The “Home” screen is a customizable desktop that houses App shortcuts and widgets.
THE ANDROID INTERFACE 1 - Google Search Select “Google” to search text or App installed into this unit. 2 - Android Apps Shortcuts The installed Apps can be easily accessed and displayed in this area. The shortcuts can be arranged on the Home screen or the extended home screens. • Moving an item to the home screen Select an item from the home screen until the positioning grid lines appear, then slide it to the desired location and release.
THE ANDROID INTERFACE All Apps shortcut The “All Apps” screen shows all the App icons and widgets that can be installed on Home screens. 11.3 “Recents” Overlay Recents button provides an efficient way of switching between recently used applications. It provides a clear navigation path between multiple ongoing tasks. 6 The Recents display bar is overlayed over the current menu or running application. It displays the apps that has been most recently interacted.
THE ANDROID INTERFACE • • Select the account type “Google” to add. Follow the on screen steps to enter your detail information and password. 11.5 Installing a new App With your Google Account, you can search and install the Apps from the Google Play market. Google Play interface, the Apps market for android systems. • • Choose and install the App you want to install on your Dreamy Geek projector.
Settings App 12.0 SETTINGS APP 12.1 Launching the Settings App Settings App From the Home screen, launch the Settings App 12.
Settings App Net and Location setting (right click on mouse to exit) Language setting Date and Time setting System Backup or update Advanced image setting Audio setting Video setting About (information) PPPoE PPPoE connection username password show password PPPoE connection status WiFi direct WLAN Direct Device Location Service Google location services Language setting Default input method Input method setting On, Off Discover On, Off Calibrate the date and time online Date Time Time Zone 24 hours
Settings App Click Sound Select the to set or to mute the click sound. Visible Password When set to ON, the password will be displayed un-encrypted during typing to avoid mistakes. 12.4 Application Manager Application Setting Allowed to install APKs: when set to ON, the Operating System allows the APKs to be installed. The APKs will be installed in the internal storage (MicroSD card) or external storage (USB key). The default location is MicroSD card if there is enough free space, USB key otherwise.
Settings App discover button to search an available Android device. 12.6 Language Setting Select the correct language for the OSD and set the correct setting for the input method. 12.7 Date and Time Setting Activate the automatic calibration of the time and date using online connection or set them manually. Manual settings available: Date, Time and time Zone. Display options: 24 hours format, date format. 12.8 System Backup or Update System update method: online or local update.
MAINTENANCE Contrast The contrast function is used to adjust the contrast between the light and dark areas of the displayed image. A correct contrast setting is important for good image reproduction. Adjust the Contrast value between 0 and 100. Color The Color function is used to adjust the saturation levels. Adjust the Color value between 0 and 100. Sharpness The Sharpness function is used to adjust the image sharpness of the picture. Adjust the Sharpness value between 0 (soft) and 100 (sharper).
MAINTENANCE 13.3 Specifications Overview The Dreamy Geek projection device is based on a DLP WXGA DarkChip 3 and Android 4.0 Ice-Cream Sandwich operating system Emission method Darkchip 3 DLP Native Resolution 1280 x 800 pixels Display panel size Contrast ratio Projection lens Brightness Light source life time Screen size Distance range Inputs: 2000:1 Full glass fixed ratio 1.
MAINTENANCE Dimensions 70 mm 70 mm 125 mm 190 mm 30 100 mm R699831 - Dreamy Geek User Manual
