AAXA Technologies P5 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: P5 at a glance

P5 Introduction
Remote & Keypad
Accessories

Chapter 2: Getting Started

Powering On / OFF
Swappable Battery
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

5

Ebook Viewer Menu

Chapter 4: Setup Menu

7

Settings

8

Brightness Feature

9

Keystone

11

Chapter 5: Technical Details

13

Troubleshooting

15

Specications

Notes

17

18
20

22
23
27
31
34

35
39
40

42
44
45

P5 at a Glance

Chapter 1

Main Unit Front/Back

Focus Adjustment

HDMI

VGA Port

AV Port

Headphone Out

USB Port

Power Button

Power Switch

Micro SD Card

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 P5 unit.

NOTICE: 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.

2

Accessories

Tripod

Power Adapter

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

Remote

VGA Cable

A/V Cable

3

Getting Started

Chapter 2

Powering ON the projector

1. Connect the power cord to the P5.

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 twice 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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Swappable Lithium Ion Battery

The P5 Features a 120 minute, 22 Watt, Swappable Lithium Ion Battery Pack.
This battery pack is designed to be interchangeable with spare battery packs and
can be removed and replaced as needed.

This battery pack is charged only by connecting to the P5 projector while the pow­er supply is plugged in. This battery pack does NOT charge while the projector is
in operation. Additional battery packs can be purchased at www.aaxatech.com

Shown: P5 Lithium Ion Battery

*CAUTION! Lithium Ion Battery Packs store a lot of energy and can be dangerous. Lithium
Ion Battery Packs should always be treated with care and properly disposed. Do not mis­use, do not put near a heat source, do not open.

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Battery Installation

Removing Battery

1. Locate the battery locking mechanisms underneath the projector

2. Slide the two locking mechanisms outwards

3. Gently slide the Battery Pack out by pushing the battery pack away from the projec­tor

Installing the Battery

1. Reverse the removal instructions and ensure the battery is properly connected to the
guide clips

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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

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80

Throw Ratio 1.47
Projection Angle: 100% Offset

*minimum throw distance: 10 inches

Diagonal Size

Units: Inches

8
16
23
31
39
47
55
62

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 P5’s VGA port.

Step 3:

In the Main Menu Select “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 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 7 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 “Mulitple Displays” drop
down

4. If the image is blurry or the
text is not legible, adjust
the screen resolution. We
recommend 1280x720.

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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 P5’s HDMI port.

Step 3:

In the Main Menu Select “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 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 7 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 “Mulitple Displays” drop
down

4. If the image is blurry or the
text is not legible, adjust
the screen resolution. We
recommend 1280x720.

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Connecting to Composite Video

Step 1:

Connect the 3.5mm Composite A/V
Cable to the back of the P5.

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 “AV” icon

Step 4:

Turn on your multimedia device.

Connectivity with multimedia devices

The P5 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.

*Some smart phones require video out capabilities to be displayed with the P5. Check with
your phone manufacturer.

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Connecting to HDMI Video

Step 1:

Connect one end of the HDMI to
your P5’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 avaiable select 1280x720 or 1920x1080

Connectivity with multimedia devices

The P5 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.

*Some smart phones require video out capabilities to be displayed with the P5. 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 is 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 P5.

(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.

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 P5 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 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.

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 P5 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 P5 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 store les.

• Choose which le you wish to play.

Fig. 3.1

The P5 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,

Volume Down

use the “OK” and “Back” Buttons on

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 store les.

• Choose which le you wish to play.

Fig 3.4

The P5 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,

Next Picture

use the “OK” and “Back” Buttons on
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 store les.

• Choose which le you wish to play.

Fig. 3.7

The P5 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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EBook Viewer Menu

Opening A File:

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

• Select the “EBook” icon (Fig 3.10)

• Choose which le you wish to play.

Fig. 3.10

The P5 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 P5 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.

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

Chapter 4

Picture

• Picture Mode

• Color Temperature

• Power Mode

• Slideshow Time

• Projection

• Aspect Ratio

Sound

• Sound Mode

• Balance

• Auto Volume

Within the settings menu there are
four more submenus that allow you
to customize your P5 to the settings
you want.

• Surround Sound

Time

• Clock

• Off Time

• On Time

• Sleep Timer

• Auto Sleep

Option

• OSD Language

• Restore Factory Default

• 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).

Power Mode

• Adjusts the brightness on the
projector. (See Page 36)

Slideshow Time

• Changes how long the slideshow
stays on a picture.

Projection

• Flips the projected image.

Aspect Ratio

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

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

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Sound 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.

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Time Settings

Clock

• Adjust the time/date.

Off Time

• Sets when to turn off.

On Time

• Sets when to turn on.

Sleep Timer

• Sets when projector goes to
sleep.

Auto Sleep

• Sets auto sleep function.

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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.

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 P5: Bright, Standard, and Eco.

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

• Standard: A normal mode while running on battery that’s slightly less bright
and enables a 90 minute battery run time.

• Eco: A battery saving mode that reduces picture brightness. 120 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 P5
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 P5
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
P5 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 P5 projector is 1280x720. 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

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

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

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:

300 Lumens
1280x720
1000:1
16:9
Manual Focus
10~100 inches
Triple RGB LEDs with Vibrant Color
Technology Life 15,000hrs
Composite A/V
VGA(mini-VGA)
HDMI

1.0 W stereo speakers

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

4.5” x 4.1” x 1.8”

0.88 lbs
MP3, WMA, OGG, WAV, AVI,
BMP, JPG,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]