GPX GPPX1015 Owner Manual

Micro Projector

User’s Guide for Model PJ809B v2248-01

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Safety Instructions & Warnings

• Read these Instructions.

• Keep these Instructions.

• Heed all Warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with a dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or

other apparatus (including ampliers) that

produce heat.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding - type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong
are provided for your safety. When the

provided plug does not t into your outlet,

consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.

• Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories specied
by the manufacturer.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualied service
personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus

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has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.

• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table specied by the manufacturer, or

sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use
caution when moving
the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.

FCC WARNINGS

WARNING: Changes or modications to
this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.

BATTERY WARNINGS

• WARNING: Do not ingest battery,
Chemical Burn Hazard.

• If the remote control supplied with
this product contains a coin/button cell
battery and the coin/button cell battery is
swallowed, it can cause severe internal
burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.

• Keep new and used batteries away from
children. If the battery compartment does
not close securely, stop using the product
and keep it away from children.

• If you think batteries might have been
swallowed or placed inside any part of the
body, seek immediate medical attention.

• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery
is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type.

• WARNING: There is a danger of explosion
if you attempt to charge standard Alkaline
batteries in the unit. Only use rechargeable
NiMH batteries.

• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive

heat such as sunshine, re, or the like.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Completely replace all old batteries with
new ones.

• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-

zinc), or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc)

batteries.

• Batteries should be recycled or disposed of
as per state and local guidelines.

ADDITIONAL WARNINGS
AND PRECAUTIONS

• Do not look directly into the projector light.

• Use in well ventilated area with ambient

temperature between 41°F~104°C
(5°C~40°C).

• Do not block any ventilation openings.

• To prevent risk of overheating, place the
projector in an area that does not block
ventilation, such as an enclosure or cabinet

that might restrict airow.

• Do not place the projector on an unstable
surface, such as a loose stack of books, bed,
or cushion.

• Do not cover the projector with a blanket,
curtain, or similar.

• If setting up near a wall, leave at least 10 in.

(25cm) between the wall and the projector's

ventilation ports.

• Use a power outlet that can be easily
accessed and unplugged.

• Do not block the light coming out of the
lens. The light will heat the object and may

cause burns, cause it to melt or catch re.

• When powering off the projector, allow the

cooling cycle to nish before handling or

disconnecting the power supply.

• Do not use the projector if it has been
damaged. Damage could be (but not

limited to):

– Unit has been dropped or something

has been dropped on it or into it.

– Something is loose or rattling inside

the unit.

– Projector has been exposed to rain

or liquid.

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– Power supply or power cord is

damaged.

• Do not use the projector in places where

ammable gases or explosives may be

present.

• Do not use the projector in the following
conditions:

– Extremely hot, cold, or humid

environments

– Environments with excessive amounts

of dust and dirt in the atmosphere.

– Near appliances generating a strong

electromagnetic eld or heat.

– In direct sunlight.

• If the air vents become clogged or dirty, use
a vacuum or air compressor and nozzle to
clean. Do not use canned air, as the gas may
leave a residue inside the enclosure.

• CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC
SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

• Mains plug is used as disconnect device and
it should remain readily operable during
intended use. In order to disconnect the
apparatus from the mains completely, the
mains plug should be disconnected from the
mains socket outlet completely.

• CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments
or performance of procedures other than

those specied may result in hazardous

radiation exposure.

• WARNING: Changes or modications to
this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

• WARNING: Use of this unit near

uorescent lighting may cause interference

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regarding use of the remote. If the unit is
displaying erratic behavior move away

from any uorescent lighting, as it may be

the cause.

• WARNING: Shock hazard - Do Not Open.

• Caution and marking information is located
at the rear or bottom of the apparatus.

• WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or
electric shock, do not expose this apparatus
to rain, moisture, dripping, or splashing.

• Objects lled with liquids, such as vases,
shall not be placed on the apparatus.

• Do not place any objects, heavy or
otherwise, on the projector.

• This product meets and complies with all
Federal regulations.

• See projector enclosure for related safety
markings.

• No user serviceable parts inside, do not
attempt to open the unit or perform any
repair. Doing so may cause damage or
injury, and will void your warranty.

• Refer all repairs or replacement to qualied
service personnel.

• Stop using the projector and unplug the
power source immediately if you notice the
following:

– Smoke coming from the unit or power

supply.

– Strange odors or noises coming from

the unit.

– Liquid or foreign objects have gotten

inside the unit.

– Unit has been dropped and enclosure

has been damaged.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

ATTENTION

RISQUE D' ÉLECTROCUTION

service personnel.

instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.

voltage” within the product’s enclosure that

may be of sufcient magnitude to constitute a

risk of electric shock to persons.

reproductive harm. For more information go
to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

WARNING: To reduce the
risk of electric shock, do not

DO NOT OPEN

remove cover (or back). No

user-serviceable parts inside.

NE PAS OUVRIR

Refer servicing to qualied

The exclamation point within
an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating

and maintenance (servicing)

The lightning ash with

arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert the user to the presence
of un-insulated “dangerous

This symbol indicates that this
product incorporates double
insulation between hazardous
mains voltage and user
accessible parts.

WARNING : This product
can expose you to chemicals
including lead, which
is known to the State of
California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other

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Table of Contents

Safety Instructions & Warnings
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Overview

Features – 7
Includes – 7
Front View – 8
Rear View – 9
Remote – 10
Remote Batteries – 11

Setup

Charging the Battery – 12
Power – 12
Tripod Attachment – 13
Projector Placement – 14
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network – 15
Main Menu – 16
Setup Screen – 17

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Connecting to Other Devices

Connecting via Miracast – 18
Connecting via iOS Cast – 19
Devices with an HDMI Output – 20
USB Drive – 22
Audio Output – 24

Troubleshooting – 26

Customer Support – 28

Contact Information
Warranty
International Support

Overview

Features

• DLP projector

• Supports 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p

• Native Resolution: 854 x 480

• Brightness: 800 lumens

• 3D display mode

• HDMI input

• USB port for media play

• Audio Output

• 20-100" (1.5-8.5 ft.) screen size

• Built-in speaker

• Rechargeable battery: 5200 mAh

with approx. 80 minutes run time

Includes

• HDMI Cable

• Remote

• Tripod

• Micro-USB to USB cable

• AC/DC USB power adapter

• User Manual

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Overview

Front View

Power Button

Press to power ON

or OFF (MASTER

SWITCH MUST BE IN

ON POSITION).

Cooling Vents

Focus Adjust

Take care not to block any cooling ventilation.

Projector Lens

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Rear View

Battery Charge
Indicator Light

Built-in Speaker

USB Port

Remote Receiver

HDMI Input Master

3.5mm Audio Output

Switch

DC Power

Input

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Overview

Remote

Use the remote to make menu selections
and adjust settings. Be sure to aim at the
forward or rear facing remote receiver on
the projector.

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1. Power ON/OFF

2. Menu: Press to access play controls
and menus in different play modes
and apps.

3. 3D: 3D view (HDMI and USB only).

4. Arrows/OK: Use to make selections
and play media.

5. Volume Down/Mute/Volume Up

6. Wide: Adjust aspect ratio angles
(HDMI and USB only).

7. Exit/Return: Press to go back one
step in projector menus.

8. Main Menu: Press to access the
main projector menu.

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WIDE

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Remote Batteries

Requires 2 AAA batteries

(not included)

AAA

AAA

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Setup

Charging the Battery

Using a Micro-USB to USB cable (included), connect the DC IN (Micro-USB power
input) on the projector to a USB port on a powered on computer or USB charging
adapter (included).

When the Master Switch is in the OFF position, the Battery Indicator Light will display
a blue light while charging, and turn off when the battery is fully charged.

When the Master Switch is in the ON position and the unit is powered ON, the battery
icon on the top right corner of the screen will display the battery charge level.

Power

Move the Master Switch to the ON position, then press the
Power button to turn the projector ON or OFF.

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Tripod Attachment

Tripod included (1/4˝ thread diameter).

Tripod Mount

(underside)

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Setup

Projector Placement

• For best results, place the projector in a dark room or other dimly lit area with a

dedicated projector screen.

• If placing the projector behind the viewing screen (projector facing toward the

viewers), a special rear projection screen will be required.

• Screens are not included with the projector.

• If you are not using the unit with a screen, a smooth, white or lightly colored

surface will provide the best results.

• Place the projector in an area with ample airflow for the cooling vents. Do not

block or otherwise obscure any of the vents. Do not place the projector on a

cushion that might block the vents on the bottom of the projector.

Best Projector Distance:

1.5-8.5 ft.

Screen Size:

20-100”

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Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network

• From the Main Menu, choose Setup.

• Under the Network Menu, select Wi-Fi > Scan.

• Select your Wi-Fi network from the list and enter your password using the

remote. When finished entering your password, press the Return button on the

remote to exit the keyboard, then press Confirm.

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Setup

Main Menu

• Media: View files on a connected USB drive.

• HDMI: Play media from a connected HDMI media source.

• Miracast/iOS Cast: Play media from a connected Android or Apple device. Note:

Netflix is not currently compatible with iOS Cast/Screen Mirroring on Apple devices.

• Koala/YouTube: Play media through one of these apps.

• Setup: Connect to Wi-Fi, adjust device settings, and update or reset the projector.

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Setup Screen

• Network: Wi-Fi Scan/Auto IP/Static IP

• Projection: Brightness Mode/Mounting Mode/Automatic Trapezoid/Keystone

Correction

• Advanced: Language/Boot Source. Local Update/ Online Update. Restore Factory

• Information: View projector information and software version IDs

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Connecting to Other Devices

Connecting via Miracast

To use screen casting with the projector, it must first be connected to a Wi-Fi network.

• From the Main Menu, select Miracast.

• Open the screen casting display function of the Android device you wish to

connect. Note: This may be listed under different names depending on the particular

Android device. For example, Miracast, SmartView, Vistacast.

• Select the projector from the list of available devices. The projector will display

the image from your Android device when successfully connected.

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Connecting via iOS Cast

To use screen casting with the projector, it must first be connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Note: Not all media apps or streaming services support screen casting via Apple
devices.

• Select iOS Cast from the Main Menu. Note: iOS devices and the projector must be

connected to the same network.

• Open the Control Center of the iOS device and select Screen Mirroring.

• Select the projector from the list of available devices. The projector will display

the image from your Apple device when successfully connected.

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Connecting to Other Devices

Devices with an HDMI Output

Requires an HDMI cable (included) and a device with an HDMI output.

• Using an HDMI cable, connect the HDMI input on the projector to the HDMI

output on a compatible media player.

• From the Main Menu, select HDMI. Note: If connecting to a PC, it may help to

change the display resolution to 1024x768.

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Image from HDMI source will be seen here.

Image Mode

Aspect Ratio

3D Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Image Sound

Press the Menu button on the remote to access

the above options during HDMI play.

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Connecting to Other Devices

USB Drive

• Connect a USB drive to the USB port on the rear of the unit.

• From the Main Menu, select Media, then select Movie, Music, or Photo,

depending on the type of media on the USB drive.

• Use the remote to select and begin playing files. Press Menu to access on-screen

play controls and options.

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Image Format JPG, JPEG, BMP, PNG

Audio Format MP3, WMA, MP2, OGG, M4A, MA4,

FLAC, 3GP, WAV, M3U, RM, WMV

Video Format MP4, MOV, 3GP, AVI, FLV, ISO, M2TS,

MKV, MPG, RMVB, TP, TRP, TS, MWV,

VOB, DAT, ASF.H.265

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Connecting to Other Devices

Audio Output

Note: External speakers must have their own power supply.

Requires a 3.5 mm to RCA stereo cable or 3.5mm audio cable (not included).

• Using the appropriate audio cable, connect the Audio Out on the projector

to external powered speakers or headphones. The projector will automatically

detect the connection and send audio through the output.

3.5mm to RCA
stereo cable

Connect to amplifier

Audio Left Channel - White

Audio Right Channel - Red

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To avoid hearing damage, be sure the volume on

the projector is turned down before connecting

headphones, then gradually increase the volume

to a comfortable level.

3.5mm audio cable

Headphone Jack

Connect to

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Troubleshooting

Image is Blurry

• Turn the Focus Adjustment wheel left or right to bring the image into focus.

• Be sure the surface you are projecting onto is smooth and non-reflective.

• Be sure the projector lens is not obscured, dirty, or scratched.

Image is Misaligned

• Be sure the projector is parallel with the surface on which you are projecting.

• Be sure the surface you are projecting onto is flat.

• Adjust screen settings in the Setup Menu.

No Sound

• Be sure the volume on the projector is turned up to a sufficient level.

• Be sure the volume on your connected device is turned up to a sufficient level.

• Be sure the HDMI cable is fully connected to the HDMI ports on the projector and

your device.

• If using an adapter, be sure the adapter supports audio and the plugs are fully

connected.

Projector Will Not Power On or Stay Powered On

• If using the internal battery only, be sure the battery is sufficiently charged.

• If using the power cable and external power source, be sure the cables are

securely plugged into their sockets and ports, and the external power supply is

powered on.

• If using a computer for power, be sure the computer is powered on and/or the

USB ports will function while the computer is in sleep mode.

• Be sure the power source is functioning properly, or try another power source.

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"No Signal" Message

• Be sure you are connecting to an HDMI output on your device.

• Be sure the HDMI cable is firmly connected to the HDMI ports on both the

projector and the connected device.

• If connecting to a computer, check the display settings. Be sure the computer is

set to display to other devices ("mirror display, duplicate display," or similar).

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Customer Support

Contact Information

Website: www.gpx.com

Email Support: [e-mail]

Email Parts: [e-mail]

Phone Support: 1-888-999-4215

Warranty

For Warranty Information and the most up­to-date version of this User’s Guide, go to:

www.gpx.com

International Support

To download this User’s Guide in English, Spanish, and French, or to get answers to
frequently asked questions, visit the support section at:

www.gpx.com

Para descargar este Manual del Usuario en inglés, español y francés, o para obtener
respuestas a preguntas frecuentes, visite la sección de apoyo en: www.gpx.com

Pour télécharger ce guide de l’utilisateur en anglais, espagnol ou français, ou pour
obtenir des réponses à des questions fréquemment posées, consultez la rubrique
d’assistance sur: www.gpx.com

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