AAXA P300 User Guide

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P3OO 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.

DO NOT expose the projected LED
image to your eyes or the eyes of
others

DO NOT block or restrict airow

from ventilation holes as this may
cause the projector to overheat

Keep the projector, battery, or
charger away from any heat sources

Caution for Battery Use

• Do not pierce or puncture the battery
with sharp objects

• Do not heat the product or expose it to
high temperature.

• Do not wet it or place it in any liquid

Caution for Earphone (Earplug) Use

• Prolonged use at high volume may
impair your hearing.

• High volume during walking or driving
may cause distractions and result in
injury or death

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: P300 at a glance

1

Main Unit Front/Back

2

Remote & Keypad

3

Accessories

4

Chapter 2: Getting Started

Powering On / OFF

5

Focus Adjustment / Throw

6

Distance
Battery Installation

7

Connecting to a Computer VGA

8

Connecting to a Computer HDMI

10

Connecting to Composite Video

12

Connecting to HDMI Video

14

Connecting to Speaker or Head-

16

phones

17

Connecting a Micro SD Card

19

Connecting to a USB Host

Chapter 3: Menu Screens

21

Main menu

22

Video Player Menu

24

Video FAQ

25

Photo Viewer Menu

27

Photo FAQ

28

Music Player Menu

30

Music FAQ

31

Ebook Viewer Menu

32

Setup Menu

37

Keystone Adjustments

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Chapter 4: Technical Details

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Troubleshooting

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Specications

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P300 at a Glance

Chapter 1

Remote & Keypad

Main Unit Front/Back

Focus Adjustment

VGA Port

Headphone Port

USB Port

Power Button

Power Switch

Micro SD Card

HDMI
AV Input
DC Adapter Port

LED Lights

Power On/Off

Main Menu

Navigation

Both the keypad and remote can be used to navigate through the menus. The Main Menu
Navigation on the remote functions exactly the same as the directional pad on the P300 unit.

NOTICE: Pressing power on the remote will only put the projector in STANDBY
mode. Please press the power button on the projector if you want to turn it off.

Select Source

Media Player Menu

Navigation

Input Exit/Back

2

Direction Pad

On / Off

3

Accessories

Getting Started

Chapter 2

Powering ON the projector

1. Connect the power cord to the P300.

2. Connect the wall plug into the wall power source.

3. Switch the On / Off switch on the side of the projector to the “ON” position to enter
“standby” mode

4. Press POWER button on the keypad and hold for 2-3 seconds to start the projector

Tripod

Power Adapter

*Under various circumstances, the actual accessories may be different from
those shown in the pictures above.

Remote

A/V Cable

VGA Cable

Internal Battery

(sold separately)

Powering OFF the projector

1. Press and hold the power button on the keypad for 3 seconds.

2. The optical engine should power off and the fan should stop spinning. The projector
is now in “stand by mode” and can be turned on using the remote control. “Stand by
mode” consumes a little bit of power

3. To fully turn off the projector, switch the On / Off switch on the side of the projector to
the “Off” position

Note: The P300 Projector battery does not charge when it is in operation.

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5

Focus Adjusment / Throw Distance

Installing the Battery Pack

Focus Adjustment

• Spin the focus wheel up or down until the image becomes
clear.

Throw Distance Chart

Distance inch (“)
12
24
36
48
60
72
84
96

Diagonal Inch (“)

8.57

17.14

25.71

34.28

42.86

51.43
60

68.57

DIAGONAL SCREEN SIZE

16:9 Aspect Ratio

Throw Ratio 1.4
*minimum throw distance: 10 inches

1. Remove the three screws circled in blue holding
the P300 battery.

2. Connect the battery harness to the battery recep­tacle on the PCBA

3. Install the new battery housing

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Connecting to a Computer via VGA

Connecting to a Computer Cont.

Step 1:

Connect the large end of the

Step 2:

Connect the small end of the

Step 3:

In the Main Menu

Select “INPUT” icon

VGA Cord

VGA Cord

to your computer’s

to your P300’s

VGA Adapter

Select “VGA” icon

VGA Adapter

Step 4:

Enabling VGA or HDMI output on your Computer – To enable VGA or 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 VGA or 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.
You can also press Windows+P to
toggle through display settings.

*NOTE: different operating sys-

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tems may differ

Step 6:

1. Right click on computer desk­top and select “Properties”

2. Display Properties window
will pop up

3. Click on the “Settings” Tab

4. If a secondary monitor is
grayed out, click on it and
check “Extend my Windows
Desktop onto this monitor”

5. If the image is blurry or the
text is not legible, adjust
the screen resolution. We
recommend 1280x800.

*NOTE: Selecting 1280x720 or
1920x1080 will cause overscan

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Connecting to a Computer via HDMI

Connecting to a Computer Cont.

Step 1:

Connect one end of the

Step 2:

Connect one end of the

Step 3:

In the Main Menu

Select “INPUT” icon

HDMI Cord

HDMI Cord

to your computer’s

HDMI Adapter

to your P300s

HDMI Adapter

Select “HDMI” icon

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Step 4:

Enabling VGA or HDMI output on your Computer – To enable VGA or 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 VGA or 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.
You can also press Windows+P to
toggle through display settings.

*NOTE: different operating sys­tems may differ

Step 6:

1. Right click on computer desk­top and select “Properties”

2. Display Properties window
will pop up

3. Click on the “Settings” Tab

4. If a secondary monitor is
grayed out, click on it and
check “Extend my Windows
Desktop onto this monitor”

5. If the image is blurry or the
text is not legible, adjust
the screen resolution. We
recommend 1280x800.

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Connecting to Composite Video

Connecting to Composite Video Cont.

Step 1:

Connect one end of the

Step 2:

Connect opposite end of

to your P300’s

Composite Cord

to your devices

Composite Cord

A/V Adapter

Composite Cord

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Step 3:

In the Main Menu

Select “INPUT” icon

Step 4:

Turn on your multimedia device.

Connectivity with multimedia devices

The P300 can connect to many media devices including: iPod, iPhone, iPad, VHS
players, DVD players, smart phones, cameras, video game consoles and other
peripherals with ease.

*Apps on smart phones require video out capabilities to be displayed with the P300.

Select “AV” icon

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Connecting to HDMI Video

Connecting to HDMI Video Cont.

Step 1:

Connect one end of the

Step 2:

Connect one end of the

HDMI

HDMI

to your P300’s

to your devices

HDMI Adapter

HDMI Adapter

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Step 3:

In the Main Menu

Select “INPUT” icon Select “HDMI” icon

Step 4:

Turn on your multimedia device. If avaiable select 1280x720 or 1920x1080

Connectivity with multimedia devices

The P300 can connect to many media devices including: iPod, iPhone, iPad, VHS
players, DVD players, smart phones, cameras, video game consoles and other
peripherals with ease.

*Apps on smart phones require video out capabilities to be displayed with the P300.

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Connecting Speakers/Headphones

Micro SD Card

Step 1:

Step 2:

Step 3:

Connect your speakers/headphones
to

the projector’s speaker adapter.

3.5 mm cord Speaker Adapter

Ensure the power and volume on your
speaker or headphones is turned on

Place the headphones on and enjoy!

*CAUTION for Earphone (Earplug) Use

• Prolonged use at high volume may impair
hearing

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How to insert your Micro SD Card

• Slide in your SD card into the SD card
slot on the front of the P300. (as shown
in picture)

• Gently slide the SD card until it *clicks*
into place.

How to access your Micro SD Card

• Once your SD Card has been inserted,
you can navigate to any media content
in the main menu..

• After selecting the media content,
choose the SD card selection.

• You can now access the data on your
SD card through the onboard media
player

*Review the Specication

section of this manual to read

about the supported le

formats.

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Micro SD Card Cont.

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 le you wish to view.

File Menu System

• The P300 will show all folders and les

you have on your SD Card in the C:
drive.

• Use the directional buttons to navigate

to different folders or les.

Return: Brings you
back to the main
menu

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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

• Once your USB Drive has been in­serted, you can navigate to any media
content in the main menu..

• After selecting the media content,
choose the USB selection.

• You can now access the data on your
USB drive through the onboard media
player

*Review the Specication

section of this manual to read

about the supported le

formats.

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USB Host Cont.

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 le you wish to view.

File Menu System

• The P300 will show all folders and les

you have on your USB Drive.

• Use the directional buttons to navigate

to different folders or les.

Return: Brings you
back to the main
menu

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Menu Screens

Chapter 3

Main Menu

The P300 features a built in PMP (Portable Media Player) function.

This function allows the projector to play videos, pictures, music les, and text. To access

the main menu simply turn on the projector.

• Scroll Left/Right by pressing the left and right directional buttons

• To select a submenu, highlight the desired submenu and press the OK button

located in the middle of the keypad or remote.

• To go back to the previous page while in a submenu, press the back on the far
right just underneath the directional keypad.

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Video Player Menu

Video Player Menu

Opening a le:

• Select the video option

from the main menu.

• Select the hardware

media the le is stored

on

• Choose which le you

wish to play.

Select the “video” icon

The P300 will show all folders and les you have on your USB or SD Drives.
Use the directional buttons to navigate to different folders or les.

Previewing Files:

• Press the directional keys to highlight the item of interest

• Wait 2-3 seconds and a preview of the video will show on the screen

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Playing Videos

To use the video controls, use the directional keys to highlight the option you wish
to choose.

Move selection left

Move selection right

Conrm selection

Rewind

Play

Video

Video

Fastforward

Video

• To open the vide player menu,
press “OK” on projector.

• To close the video player menu,
hit “back” on projector.

Previous

video

Next

Video

Stop

Video

Repeat

Video

Rewind

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Video Playback FAQ

Photo Menu

How do I loop a video?

1. Choose either USB or SD Card
for playback

2. Navigate the folders until you

reach the le you wish to play.

3. Highlight the le you want to
play, then conrm the selection.

4. Move selection on video player

menu to “repeat”, and conrm

the selection.

5. The video will now loop after

playback is nished.

How do I preview a video?

1. Choose the “video” option from the
main menu

2. Navigate using either remote or

onboard buttons to the le you wish to

preview.

3. Highlight the le. *Do not select the

le, just highlight it.

4. Wait for 3-4 seconds.

5. A preview screen will pop up on the
lower right for the video.

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Opening a le:

• Select the photo option

from the main menu.

• Select the hardware

media the le is stored

on

• Choose which le you

wish to play.

Select the “photo” icon

The P300 will show all folders and les you have on your USB or SD Drives.
Use the directional buttons to navigate to different folders or les.

Previewing Files:

• Press the directional keys to highlight the item of interest

• Wait 2-3 seconds and a preview of the picture will show on the screen

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Photo Menu

Photo Slideshow FAQ

Viewing Pictures

To use the photo controls, use the directional keys to highlight the option you wish
to choose.

Move selection left

Move selection right

Conrm selection

Start

Slideshow

Previous

Photo

Next Photo

• To open the vide player menu,
press “OK” on projector.

• To close the video player menu,
hit “back” on projector.

Stop

Slideshow

Repeat

Photo

Stop

Music

Show
Photo

Playlist

Show

Info

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How do I play a slideshow?

1. Choose either USB or SD Card
for playback

2. Navigate to the folder that
contains the pictures you wish
to see in the slideshow

3. Conrm selection of the rst
picture.

4. Press “play” in the photo menu

5. Slideshow will not play.

6. NOTE: Selecting “repeat” will
loop slideshow.

How do I manually control the
slideshow?

1. After selecting the photo you wish to
be displayed, you can press “play” to
start the slideshow (as outlined in the
previous FAQ).

2. To manually control the slideshow,
you must stop the slideshow with the
“stop” button.

3. You may use either the controls on
your remote or on top of the projector

itself to ip through the pictures in the

current playlist.

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Music Player Menu

Music Player Menu

Opening a le:

• Select the audio option

from the main menu.

• Select the hardware me-

dia the le is stored on

• Choose which le you

wish to play.

Select the “Audio” icon

The P300 will show all folders and les you have on your USB or SD Drives.
Use the directional buttons to navigate to different folders or les.

Previewing Files:

• Press the directional keys to highlight the item of interest

• Wait 2-3 seconds and a preview of the audio will show on the screen

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Listening to Audio

To use the audio controls, use the directional keys to highlight the option you wish
to choose.

Move selection left

Move selection right

Conrm selection

Play /

Pause

Rewind

Fastforward

• To open the music menu, press
“OK” on projector.

• To close the music menu, hit
“back” on projector.

Previous

Track

Next

Track

Stop

Playback

Repeat

Track

Mute

Sound

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Music Playback FAQ

EBook Viewer Menu

How do I loop a song?

1. Choose either USB or SD Card
for playback

2. Navigate the folders until you

reach the le you wish to play.

3. Highlight the le you want to
play, then conrm the selection.

4. Move selection on music player

menu to “repeat”, and conrm

the selection.

5. The song will now loop after

playback is nished.

How do I create a song playlist?

1. Insert your media device (either mi­croSD card or USB) into computer.

2. Make a new folder on media device
(folder name will be the name of the
playlist).

3. Transfer songs from computer to the
new folder, name accordingly.

4. Remove media device from computer
and insert into projector.

5. Navigate to Audio section, then
choose appropriate media device.

6. Navigate to your playlist folder.

7. Start at rst song.

8. Playback will follow each successive
song on the list.

*To create a special order for the list, add nu-

merical numbering to the beginning of each le.

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Opening a le:

• Choose “Open File” option

• Select device le is stored on

• Select le from list

The P300 will show all folders and les you have on your USB or SD Drives.
Use the directional buttons to navigate to different folders or les.

Viewing text les

The P300 Pico Projector allows you to view text les. Select the le you want to view in

the le menu for the particular storage device on which the le is stored. You can press

the left and right arrow buttons on the directional pad or remote to ip through the pages

you have in the present folder.

*Review Specication section of this manual for supported ebook formats.

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Setup Menu

Picture Settings

The Settings Menu can be accessed by selecting “Settings”on the main menu

Picture

• Picture Mode

• Color Temperature

• Aspect Ratio

Sound

• Sound Mode

• Balance

• Auto Volume

• Surround Sound

Within the settings menu there are
four more submenus that allow you to
customize your P300 to the settings
you want.

• EQ

Time

• Clock

• Off Time

• Sleep Timer

Option

• OSD Language

• Restore Factory Default

• Blending

• OSD Duration

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Picture Mode

• Changes the picture mode to
different settings depending on

your choosing.

Color Temperature

• Adjusts the color temperature
from hot to cool (red to blue).

Aspect Ratio

• Changes the aspect ratio of the
picture - 4:3, 16:9*

Noise Reduction

• Option to reduce the noise
(grain) of the picture

Backlight

• Adjusts the backlight

*Caution: Some pictures may be cut off
when aspect ratio is set incorrectly

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Sound Settings

Time Settings

Sound Mode

• Change the sound mode depend­ing on what is currently playing.

Balance

• Adjusts the balance of the sound,
from left to right.

Auto Volume

• Sets the projector to auto-detect
for the volume. The projector will
auto detect the appropriate sound

mode.

Surround Sound

• Adjusts the surround sound capa­bilities of the projector.

EQ

• Changes the equalizer for the
projector, which affects the sound
signature.

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Clock

• Adjust the time/date.

Off Time

• Sets a time for auto turn off of
projector

On Time

• Sets a time for the projector to
auto turn on.

Sleep Timer

• Sets a timer until the projector to
go into sleep mode

Auto Sleep

• Sets the auto sleep of the unit.

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Option Settings

OSD Language

• Changes the language of the
device.

Restore Factory Default

• Restores the projector to factory
settings.

Blending

• Adjusts the blending option.

OSD Duration

• Allows the projector to set a
duration for the selected OSD

language.

Keystone Adjustments

What is Keystoning?

“Keystoning” occurs when a projector is aligned non-perpendicularly to a screen,
or when the projection screen has an angled surface. The image that results
from one of these misalignments will look trapezoidal rather than square.

Digital Keystone Adjustments

By adding a special, selectable, algorithm to the scaling, some new projectors
are able to alter the image before it reaches the projection lens. The result is a
squared image, even at an angle.

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Keystone Adjustments FAQ

Technical Details

Chapter 4

How to Correct Keystone

• If the image looks trapezoidal
with the base larger (as pictured
right), press the bottom button on
the directional pad on the top of
the P300 until the keystone effect
corrects and the picture turns into
a square projection.

• If the image looks trapezoidal with
the top larger (as pictured right),
press the top button on the direc­tional pad on the top of the P300
until the keystone effect corrects
and the picture turns into a square
projection.

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Troubleshooting

IMAGE IS BLURRED

Possible Causes Solution

The Projector is not in focus Adjust the focus with the focus adjustment dial

The Projector is offset from plane / angle of
operation

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. If using the
P300 as an external monitor on Windows based systems, this can be done
by selecting “extend my desktop to this monitor”. The native resolution of
the P300 projector is 1280x800. Depending on the video driver different
resolutions may need to be selected for proper output.

until the image comes into focus

Move the projector so that it is both 180 degrees
and on an evern plane with the screen.

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Technical Details

Specications

Troubleshooting

THE PROJECTOR DOES NOT TURN ON

Possible Causes Solution

There is no power Check to ensure the power outlet or battery

The power button was not held long enough To power on the projector, the power button

NO PICTURE / FILE NOT SUPPORTED

Possible Causes Solution

The video source is not properly connected or
selected

Incorrect le extension / Video is encoded with

incorrect codec

source is good. check the power adapter to
ensure a proper connection with the wall outlet

as well as the proejctor. Conrm that the unit is

charged and has enough power

needs to be depressed for a full 3 seconds. try
holding the power button until the optical engine
turns on

Check the video source signal to ensure that it
is properly connected. Select the current input
source by choosing the input desired from the
main menu

Please refer to “Specications” page to see which
le types and codex are supported. Verify that
the le was encoded properly.

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Brightness
Native Resolution
Maximum Resolution
Contrast Ratio
Projectoin Lens:
Image Size:
Lamp:

Video in:

Audio Output:

SD Card

USB:

Dimensions
Weight

300 Lumens
1280x800(WXGA)
1920x1080(1080P)
2000:1
Manual Focus
10~120 inches
Triple RGB LEDs with Vibrant Color
Technology Life 15,000hrs
Composite A/V
VGA(mini-VGA)
HDMI(mini-HDMI)

1.0 W stereo speakers

3.5 mm audio jack
MicroSD Card Slot
(32GB maximum)
USB Host
(Memory Sticks)

149x99x40mm

0.5 lbs

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Please direct all customer service inquiries to:

AAXA Technologies, Inc.

1541 Parkway Loop

Tustin, CA 92780

[phone]

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