AAXA Technologies P4X User Manual

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User Guide

P4X Pico Projector

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 LED 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: P4X at a glance

Main Unit Front/Back
Remote & Keypad
Accessories

Chapter 2: Getting Started

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

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Connecting a Micro SD Card
Connecting to a USB Host

Chapter 3: Menu Screens

Main menu
Video Player Menu
Photo Viewer Menu
Music Player Menu
Ebook Viwer Menu
Setup Menu

Chapter 4: Technical Details

Troubleshooting

Specications

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P4X at a Glance

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Power Button

VGA Input

Power Input

A/V Input

Projection Lens

Headphone

Conrm Selection

Directional Pad

Mini USB Port

Mini HDMI

Chapter 1

Main Unit Front/Back/Side

Charge Indicator

Micro SD Card Port

Back Button

Focus Adjustment

Reset Hole

Remote & Keypad

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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.

Power On/Off

Main Menu Navigation

Select Source

Media Player Menu

Navigation

Power Exit/BackDirection Pad

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 P4X unit.

Accessories

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

Tripod

Remote

Power Adapter

VGA Cable

A/V Cable

Mini USB to
USB Adapter

Getting Started

1. Connect the power cord to the P4X.

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

3. Press POWER button and hold for 2-3 seconds to switch on or switch off
the power

• The LED turns red while charging.

• The LED turns green when charging is nished.

• 4 hours of charge time is required to reach a full charge.

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Powering ON the projector

Chapter 2

Powering OFF the projector

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

2. The optical engine should power off and the fan should stop spinning.

• Note. Pressing the power button on the remote puts the projector in
standby mode. It will NOT turn off the projector.

Note: The P4X Projector battery does not charge when it is in operation.

Focus Adjusment / Throw Distance

Focus Adjustment

1. Spin the focus wheel left of right until the image becomes
clear.

2. The recommended focus distance for this projector is 12” to

innity.

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DIAGONAL SCREEN SIZE

16:9 Aspect Ratio

Throw Distance Chart

Distance inch (“)
12
18
24
30
36
74
84
96

Diagonal Inch (“)

6.3

9.5

12.6

15.8

18.9

38.9

44.2

50.5

Throw Ratio 1.9
*minimum throw distance: 10 inches

External Inputs/Outputs

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Laptop

Desktop

USB Stick

Headphone/speaker

Micro SD Card

Composite Cable

HDMI Cable

Connecting to a Computer via VGA

Connect the large end of the

8

VGA Cord

to your computer’s

VGA Adapter

Connect the small end of the

VGA Cord

to your P4X’s

VGA Adapter

Step 1:

Step 2:

Step 3:

In the Main Menu

Select “VGA” icon

Connecting to a Computer Cont.

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.

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 5:

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 800x600 or
1024x768.

Step 6:

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Connecting to a Computer via HDMI

Connect the large end of the

10

HDMI Cord

to your computer’s

HDMI Adapter

Connect the small end of the

HDMI Cord

to your P4X’s

HDMI Adapter

Step 1:

Step 2:

Step 3:

Select “HDMI” icon

In the Main Menu

Connecting to a Computer Cont.

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.

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 5:

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 800x600 or
1024x768.

Step 6:

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Connecting to Composite Video

Connect one end of the

Composite Cord

to your P4X’s

A/V Adapter

Connect opposite end of

to your devices

Step 1:

Step 2:

Composite Cord

Composite Cord

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Connecting to Composite Video Cont.

Connectivity with multimedia devices

The P4X 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 P4X.

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Step 3:

Select “AV” icon

In the Main Menu

Turn on your multimedia device.

Step 4:

Connecting to HDMI Video

Connect one end of the

Mini-HDMI

to your P4X’s

HDMI Adapter

Connect opposite end of

to your devices

Step 1:

Step 2:

HDMI Adapter

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Connecting to HDMI Video Cont.

Connectivity with multimedia devices

The P4X 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 P4X.

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Step 3:

Select “HDMI” icon

In the Main Menu

Turn on your multimedia device.

Step 4:

Connecting Speakers/Headphones

Connect your speaker
or headphones

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3.5 mm cord

to your P4X’s

Speaker Adapter

Step 1:

Step 2:

Caution for Earphone (Earplug) Use

• Prolonged use at high volume may impair
your hearing.

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

Step 3:

Place headphones/earphones in/over ears

Micro SD Card

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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 P4X. (as shown
in picture)

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

*Review the Specication

section of this manual to read

about the supported le

formats.

How to access your Micro SD Card

• Once your SD card has been inserted,
you can navigate to the SD card icon in
the main menu.

• After selecting SD card mode you
should now be able to access the data
on the SD device through the onboard
media player.

Micro SD Card Cont.

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Media Player menu

• In the Media Player selection you can
choose from Videos, Pictures, Audio,
and Ebooks.

• Select the appropriate menu for the type
of le you wish to view.

Return: Brings you
back to the main
menu

Up Folder: Brings
you back to the
previous folder

File Menu System

• The P4X will show all folders and les

you have on your SD Card.

• Use the directional buttons to navigate
to different folders or les.

Videos Audio Pictures Ebooks

P4X

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

*Review the Specication

section of this manual to read

about the supported le

formats.

How to access your USB Drive

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

• After selecting USB Drive Mode you
should now be able to access the data
on the USB drive through the onboard
media player.

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USB Host Cont.

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Media Player menu

• In the Media Player selection you can

choose from Videos, Pictures, Audio,
and Ebooks.

• Select the appropriate menu for the type

of le you wish to view.

Return: Brings you
back to the main
menu

Up Folder: Brings
you back to the
previous folder

File Menu System

• The P4X will show all folders and les

you have on your USB Drive.

• Use the directional buttons to navigate
to different folders or les.

Videos Audio Pictures Ebooks

Menu Screens

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Main Menu

Chapter 3

The P4X 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 rewind/fast foward buttons

• To select a submenu, highlight the desired submenu and press the Play/Pause

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.

Video Player Menu

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Opening a le:

• Select hardware media is stored on.

• Select le from list

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

The P4X 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.

Select the “video” icon

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Video Player Menu

Playing Videos

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

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

Move selection left

Move selection right

Conrm selection

Photo Menu

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Opening a le:

• Select hardware media is stored on.

• Select le from list

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

The P4X 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.

Select the “photo” icon

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Photo Menu

Viewing Pictures

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

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

Move selection left

Move selection right

Conrm selection

Music Player Menu

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Opening a le:

• Choose “Open File” option

• Select device le is stored on

• Select le from list

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

The P4X 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.

Select the “Audio” icon

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Music Player Menu

Listening to Audio

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

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

Move selection left

Move selection right

Conrm selection

EBook Viewer Menu

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Opening a le:

• Choose “Open File” option

• Select device le is stored on

• Select le from list

Viewing text les

The P4X 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.

The P4X 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.

Setup Menu

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

Picture

• Picture Mode

• Color Temperature

• Aspect Ratio

• PC Setup

• Backlight

Sound

• Sound Mode

Time

• Clock

• Sleep timer

• Off Time

Option

• OSD Language

• Restore Factory Default

• Blending

• OSD Duration

Within the settings menu there are
four more submenus that allow you
to customize your P4X to the settings
you want.

Technical Details

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Chapter 4

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

Troubleshooting

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 P4X as an external monitor on Windows based systems, this
can be done by selecting “extend my desktop to this monitor”. The P4X
projector accepts up to 1280x800 resolution. Depending on the video
driver different resolutions may need to be selected for proper output.

Technical Details

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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. Conrm 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. try
holding the power button until the optical engine
turns on

NO PICTURE / FILE NOT SUPPORTED

Possible Causes Solution

The video source is not properly connected or
selected

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.

Troubleshooting

Specications

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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
Supported File Formats

95 Lumens
WVGA(858x480)
WXGA(1280x800)
2000:1
Manual Focus
10~80 inches
20,000 hour RGB Triple LEDs
Composite A/V
VGA(mini-VGA)
HDMI(mini-HDMI)

1.0 W stereo speakers

3.5 mm audio jack
SD-HC Card Slot
(32GB maximum)
USB Host
(Memory Sticks)

172x71x31mm

0.5 lbs
AVI, MPG, MP4, MP3,

Please direct all customer service inquiries to:

AAXA Technologies, Inc.

1541 Parkway Loop Suite F

Tustin, CA 92780

[phone]

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