Aaxa technologies M5 User Manual

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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 Headphone 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: M5 at a Glance

M5 Introduction
Remote & Keypad
Accessories

Chapter 2: Getting Started

Powering On / Off
Focus Adjustment / Throw
Distance
External Input/Outputs
Connecting to a Computer VGA
Connecting to a Computer HDMI
Connecting to Composite Video
Connecting to HDMI Video
Connecting to Speaker or
Headphones

Connecting a Micro SD Card
Connecting a USB Stick

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Chapter 3: Menu Screens

2

Main Menu

3

Video Player Menu
Photo Viewer Menu

4

Music Player Menu
Text Viewer Menu

5

Chapter 4: Setup Menu

6

Settings

9

Brightness Feature

11

Keystone

13

Chapter 5: Technical Details

15

Troubleshooting

Specications

17

Notes

18
20

22
23
27
31
34

35
40
41

43
45
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M5 at a Glance

Main Unit Front/Back

Infrared Receiver
(Remote Control)

HDMI

AV Port

Headphone Out

DC Port

VGA Port

Chapter 1

Power Button

Power Switch

Micro SD Card

USB Port

Focus Adjustment

1

Remote & Keypad

Direction Pad

OK

On / Off

Power On/Off

Main Menu

Navigation

Volume Down

Keystone

Select Source

Volume Up

Keystone

Media Player

Menu Navigation

LED Lights

Input Exit/Back

Remote

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 M5 unit.

NOTE: Pressing power on the remote will only put the projector in STANDBY mode.
Toggle the “ON/OFF” switch on the side of the projector to fully turn the projector

off.

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Accessories

A/V Cable

Tripod

Power Adapter

*Under various circumstances, the actual accessories may be different from
those shown in the pictures above.
Additional accessories are availbale for purchase at www.aaxatech.com

Remote

Carrying Case

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Getting Started

Chapter 2

Powering ON the projector

1. Connect the power cord to the M5.

2. Connect the other end of the power cord into the wall power source.

3. Toggle the On / Off switch on the side of the projector to the “ON” position --the
projector should automatically turn on.

4. If the projector does not automatically turn on with the “Power Switch” toggled to the
“ON” position, press the “ON/OFF POWER” button on the keypad and hold for

2-3 seconds to start the projector.

Standby Mode

1. To transition to “STANDBY” mode, press the power button on the keypad or the
remote control.

2. The optical engine should power off and the fan should stop spinning. The projector
is now in “STANDBY” mode and can be turned on using the remote control.

*Note: Standby mode will still consume a small amount of power.

Powering OFF the projector

1. To turn off the projector, toggle the “Power Switch” to the “OFF” position. This will
fully turn off the projector.

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Focus Adjusment / Throw Distance

Focus Adjustment

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

Throw Distance Chart

Throw Distance

Units: Inches

20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90

Throw Ratio 1.20
Projection Angle: 100% Offset

*minimum throw distance: 10 inches

Diagonal Size

Units: Inches

19
29
38
48
57
67
76
86

DIAGONAL SCREEN SIZE

16:9 Aspect Ratio

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External Inputs and Outputs

USB Stick

MicroSD

VGA

HDMI

Composite Cable

Headphones/speakers

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Connecting to a Computer via VGA

Step 1:

Connect one end of the VGA Cable
to your computer’s VGA Adapter.

Step 2:

Connect the other end of the
VGA Cord to your M5’s VGA port.

Step 3:

In the Main Menu Select the “Inputs” icon and then the “VGA” Icon.

Select “VGA” icon Select “INPUT” icon

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Connecting to a Computer Cont.

Step 4:

Enabling VGA on your Computer – To enable VGA 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 output. Below are standard instructions for a Win­dows 10 computer – not all systems are the same.

Step 5:

Press Windows+P to toggle
through display settings. Select
either “Duplicate” or “Extend” de­pending on your viewing option.

*NOTE: different operating sys­tems may differ

Step 6:

1. Right click on computer
desktop and select “Screen
Resolution”

2. Display Properties window
will pop up

3. If a secondary monitor is
grayed out, click on it and se­lect “Extend these displays”
in the “Multiple Displays” drop
down

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

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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 M5’s HDMI port.

Step 3:

In the Main Menu Select the “Inputs” icon and then the “HDMI” Icon.

Select “INPUT” icon Select “HDMI” icon

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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 10 computer – not all systems are the same.

Step 5:

Press Windows+P to toggle
through display settings. Select
either “Duplicate” or “Extend” de­pending on your viewing option.

*NOTE: different operating sys­tems may differ

Step 6:

1. Right click on computer
desktop and select “Screen
Resolution”

2. Display Properties window
will pop up

3. If a secondary monitor is
grayed out, click on it and se­lect “Extend these displays”
in the “Multiple Displays” drop
down

4. 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

Step 1:

Connect the 3.5mm Composite A/V
Cable to the back of the M5.

Step 2:

Connect the composite end of
the AV Cable (Red, White,Yellow)
to your device.

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Connecting to Composite Video Cont.

Step 3:

In the Main Menu

Select “INPUT” icon Select “RCA”

Step 4:

Turn on your multimedia device.

Connectivity with multimedia devices

The M5 can connect to many media devices including: iPod, iPhone, iPad, VHS
players, DVD players, Blu-Ray players, smart phones, cameras, video game con­soles and other peripherals with ease.

*Some smart phones require video out capabilities to be displayed with the M5. Check with
your phone manufacturer.

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Connecting to HDMI Video

Step 1:

Connect one end of the HDMI to
your M5’s HDMI Adapter

Step 2:

Connect the opposite end of
the HDMI cable to your device.

Note: Apple devices require a specialized
HDMI adapter (Sold separately by
Apple)

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Connecting to HDMI Video Cont.

Step 3:

In the Main Menu

Select “HDMI” iconSelect “INPUT” icon

Step 4:

Turn on your multimedia device. If available select 1280x800 or 1920x1080.

Connectivity with multimedia devices

The M5 can connect to many media devices including: iPod, iPhone, iPad, VHS
players, DVD players, Blu-Ray players, smart phones, cameras, video game con­soles and other peripherals with ease.

*Some smart phones require video out capabilities to be displayed with the M5. Check with
your phone manufacturer.

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Connecting Speakers / Headphones

Step 1:

Step 2:

Step 3:

Connect your speakers/headphones
to the projector’s audio port.

Ensure that the projector and/or
the headphones are powered on.

Place the headphones on and enjoy!

*CAUTION: Prolonged use of headphones at a high

volume may impair hearing.

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Micro SD Card

How to insert your Micro SD Card

• Slide in your SD card into the SD card
slot on the side of the M5 (facing down
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.

(up to 32 GB)

Microsoft Ofce and PDF le formats are not supported.

Note:

To view a slideshow convert your slideshow into JPEG

pictures rst.

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Micro SD Card Cont.

Media Player menu

• In the main menu select the type of le
you wish to play.

• Select the MicroSD icon to acess your

les.

File Menu System

• The M5 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 Drive

How to insert your USB Drive

• Slide your USB Drive into the USB
port (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 the
USB Drive icon from the main menu to

access your les.

• Choose your desired le.

*Review the Specication

section of this manual to read

about the supported le

formats.

(up to 32 GB)

Microsoft Ofce and PDF le formats are not supported.

Note:

To view a slideshow convert your slideshow into JPEG

pictures rst.

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USB Drive Cont.

Media Player menu

• In the main menu select the type of le
you wish to play.

• Select the USB Drive icon to access

your les.

File Menu System

• The M5 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 M5 features a built in PMP (Portable Media Player) function.

This function allows the projector to play videos, pictures, music les, and text directly

from your connected devices.

LED

Direction Pad

OK

Input Exit/Back

• 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.

• To go back to the previous screen, press the “Back” button.

• To Jump back to the submenu press the “Menu” button once.

• To return to the main menu press and hold the “Return” button.

On / Off

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Video Player Menu

Opening a le:

• Select the “Video” icon (Fig. 3.1).

• From the sub menu (Fig. 3.2), select the storage media with the stored les.

• Choose which le you wish to play.

Fig. 3.1

The M5 will show all folders and les you have on your USB or MicroSD drive.
Use the navigation buttons to select 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

Fig. 3.2

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Video Player Menu

While Playing Videos

While playing videos the volume and keystone is adjustable. Further controls
are available in the video player submenu - which is accessed through the “OK”
button.

Volume Up

OK

OK

Enter Video Player Submenu

• To open/hide the video playback menu, use the

Volume Down

“OK” and “Back” Buttons on the projector.

Positive Keystone Adjustment

Negative Keystone Adjustment

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Video Player Sub-Menu

Playing Videos

The Video Player Sub-Menu can be accessed by pressing “OK” during video
playback. To exit the Video Player Sub-Menu press the “Back” button or wait
5 seconds. To navigate the Playback Menu use the directional buttons on the
navigation pad or remote to highlight the option you wish to choose (Fig 3.3).

• To open/hide the video playback menu, use the “OK” and “Back” buttons on the projector.

OK

Fig. 3.3

Pause

Move selection left

Move selection right

OK

Prev. Next Stop Aspect

FF

FB

Positive Keystone Adjustment

Negative Keystone Adjustment

Conrm selection

00:00:59 / 00:04:20

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Video Playback FAQ

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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Photo Menu

Opening A File:

• Select the “Photo” icon (Fig. 3.4)

• From the sub menu (Fig. 3.5), select the storage media with the stored les.

• Choose which le you wish to play.

Fig 3.4

The M5 will show all folders and les you have on your USB or MicroSD drive.
Use the navigation buttons to select folders or les.

Previewing Files:

• Press the directional keys to highlight the desired le.

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

Fig 3.5

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Photo Menu

While Viewing Pictures

While viewing pictures the keystone is adjustable. Further controls are available
in the Photo Submenu - which is accessed through the “OK” button.

Previous Picture

OK

OK

Enter Photo Player Submenu

• To open/hide the Photo Playback menu, use

Next Picture

the “OK” and “Back” Buttons on the projector.

Positive Keystone Adjustment

Negative Keystone Adjustment

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Photo Sub-Menu

Viewing Pictures:

The Photo Sub-Menu can be accessed by pressing “OK” during picture slide­show playback. To exit the Photo Sub-Menu press the “Back” button or wait
5 seconds. To navigate the playback menu use the directional buttons on the
navigation pad or remote to highlight the option you wish to choose
(Fig 3.6).

• To open/hide the photo playback menu, use the “OK” and “Back” button on the projector.

Move selection left

OK

Fig 3.6

Pause Prev. Next Stop Repeat N

Move selection right

OK

Positive Keystone Adjustment

Negative Keystone Adjustment

Conrm selection

Msc Off

00:00:59 / 00:04:20

Playlist

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Photo Slideshow FAQ

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 view in the slideshow

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

4. Press “play” in the photo menu

5. Slideshow will now 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.

4. You can change the SlideShow
duration in the Settings Menu
(Main Menu -> Settings -> Picture)

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Music Player Menu

Opening A File:

• Select the “Music” icon (Fig. 3.7).

• From the Sub-Menu (Fig. 3.8), select the storage media with the stored les.

• Choose which le you wish to play.

Fig. 3.7

The M5 will show all folders and les you have on your USB or MicroSD drive.
Use the navigation buttons to select folders or les.

Previewing Files:

• Press the directional keys to highlight the desired le

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

Fig. 3.8

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Music Player Menu

Listening To Audio:

To adjust the volume use the left and right button on the projector or the volumes
keys on the remote. To navigate the playback menu, push the “OK” button to
open the menu and use the directional buttons on the navigation pad or remote
highlight the option you wish to choose (Fig 3.9).

• To open/hide the music playerback menu, use the “OK” and “Back” button on the
projector.

Fig. 3.9

Pause

OK

Move selection left

Move selection right

OK

Conrm selection

Prev. Next Stop R_ALL

FF

FB

Volume Up

Volume Down

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Mute

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Music Playback FAQ

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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E-Book Viewer Menu

Opening A File:

• Select where the les are located from
the main menu.

• Select the “Text” icon (Fig 3.10)

• Choose which le you wish to play.

Fig. 3.10

The M5 will show all folders and les you have on your USB or MicoSD Drives.
Use the navigation buttons to select folders or les.

Viewing Text Files:

The M5 Micro 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.

Note:

Microsoft Ofce and PDF le formats are not supported. To view a slideshow convert your slideshow

into JPEG pictures rst.

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Setup Menu

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

Within the settings menu there are
four more submenus that allow you
to customize your M5 to the settings
you want.

Chapter 4

Picture

• Picture Mode

• Color Temperature

• Aspect Ratio

• Brightness Mode

• Projection

Sound

• Sound Mode

Time

• SLeep Timer

• Auto Sleep

Option

• OSD Language

• Restore Factory Default

• Blending

• OSD Duration

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Picture Settings

Picture Mode

• Changes the picture mode to
different settings depending on

your usage.

Color Temperature

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

Aspect Ratio

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

Brightness Mode

• Choose between Eco, Standard
and Boost**

Projection

• Flips the projected image.

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

**Boost mode should only be used in low
temperature environments with adequate
clearance of exhaust / intake vents. A tripod
is highly recommended. DO NOT block
vents while operating in Boost mode.

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Sound Settings

Sound Mode

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

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Time Settings

Sleep Timer

• Sets when projector goes to
sleep.

Auto Sleep

• Sets auto sleep function where
projector will turn off when not in
use or if there is no signal.

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Option Settings

OSD Language

• Changes the language of the
device. Options include English,
Spanish, Chinese, German,

French

Restore Factory Default

• Restores the projector to factory
settings.

Blending

• Blends images connected to
device with background

OSD Duration

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

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Brightness Feature

There are 3 different power modes for the M5: Boost, Standard, and Eco.

• Boost: The brightest mode. Only available while plugged in.

• Standard: A normal mode. Only available while plugged in.

• Eco: A battery saving mode that reduces picture brightness. 70 minute bat­tery run time.

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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

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 M5
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 M5
until the keystone effect corrects
and the picture turns into a square
projection.

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Technical Details

Chapter 5

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

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 M5 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 M5 projector
is 1280x800. Depending on the video driver different resolutions may need to
be selected for proper output.

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

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Technical Details

Troubleshooting

THE PROJECTOR DOES NOT TURN ON

Possible Causes Solution

There is no power Check to ensure the power outlet source is good.

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

NO PICTURE / FILE NOT SUPPORTED

Possible Causes Solution

The video source is not properly connected or
selected

Check the power adapter to ensure a proper con­nection with the wall outlet as well as the projector.

Conrm that the unit is charged and has enough

power

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

Incorrect le extension / Video is encoded with

incorrect codec

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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Specications

Brightness:
Native Resolution:
Contrast Ratio:
Aspect Ratio:
Projection Lens:
Image Size:
Lamp:

Video in:

Audio Output:

SD Card:

USB:

Dimensions:
Weight:
Supported File Formats:

900 Lumens
1280x800
2000:1
16:9
Manual Focus
10~150 inches
Triple RGB LEDs with Vibrant Color
Technology Life 20,000hrs
Composite A/V
VGA
HDMI

2.0 W stereo speaker

3.5 mm audio jack
MicroSD Card Slot
(32GB maximum)
5 Pin USB 2.0 (Full Size)
(32GB maximum)
6” x 6” x 1.8”

1.95 lbs
MP3, WMA, OGG, WAV, AVI, WMV, SMV,
BMP, JPG, GIF, TXT

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Notes

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Please direct all customer service inquiries to:

AAXA Technologies, Inc.

1541 Parkway Loop

Tustin, CA 92780

[phone]

[e-mail]