Important Safety Information Important: It is strongly recommended that you read this section carefully before using the Qumi. These safety and usage instructions that will make sure you enjoy many years of safe use of the Qumi. Keep this manual for future reference.
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• Make sure that the intake vents do not recycle hot air from the exhaust vent. • When operating the Qumi in an enclosed space, make sure that the surrounding air temperature within the enclosure does not exceed operating temperature while the Qumi is running, and the air intake and exhaust vents are unobstructed.
Cleaning the Qumi • Unplug the cord before cleaning. See Cleaning the Qumi on page 41. Note: The Qumi will be warm after usage. Allow Qumi to cool down before storing in a compartment. Regulatory Warnings Before installing and using the Qumi, read the regulatory notices in the Regulatory Compliance on page 50.
Computer Menu ....................31 Video/Audio Menu ....................32 Installation I Menu ....................34 Installation II Menu ....................36 Chapter 5 Taking Care of Your Qumi ........41 Cleaning the Qumi ....................41 Cleaning the Lens ....................41 Troubleshooting ....................42 Vivitek Support Site ....................
Chapter 1 At a Glance Overview Front/Top/Right View Keypad See Keypad - On-Screen Display (OSD) buttons Cooling Vent Do not cover Cooling Vent Do not cover Lens Projection Lens Focus ring Focus the projected image Keypad Menu Open and exit the OSD buttons Up Cursor Navigate and change settings in the...
DC In Connect the supplied power adapter Audio Out Power Switch Connect an audio cable to speakers Turn on/off the Qumi or headphones AV In Universal I/O Connect the AV IN cable from a video Connect a RGB or component cable...
Accessories Along with the Qumi, the following accessories are included: Remote Control (With one 3V CR2025 battery) Standard HDMI Cable VGA Cable Regional Power Cord and Power Adapter Documentation Kit (User Manual, Quick Start Guide, Warranty W A R R A N T Y...
Change the volume. browser. Important: 1. Be sure nothing obstructs the path between the remote control and the Qumi. If the path between the remote control and the Qumi is obstructed, the signal can bounce off certain reflective surfaces. 2. The buttons and keys on the Qumi have the same layout and similar functions as the corresponding buttons on the remote control.
Media Player Screen The media player screen is the main interface for the Qumi Q5 Series. If a USB drive is plugged in when powering on the Qumi, the media player screen appears. In the media player screen, you can choose the type of media to display by selecting: •...
Chapter 2 Getting Started What You Need Many types of external devices and peripherals can be connected to the Qumi. External or portable music players can be connected to play music. DVD, VCD and VHS players can be connected to play movies. Camcorders and digital cameras can also be used to play videos and display photos.
VGA to Apple Video Adapter (Optional) ® iPhone iPod iPad (Available at Apple Store) Connecting Peripherals by HDMI Connect HDMI-compatible peripherals to the Qumi using the mini to Standard HDMI cable (Optional). Camera Smartphone Game Personal Console Computer...
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The personal computer must have a VGA output port to use the VGA cable to connect to the Qumi. Inserting a USB Drive Connect a USB drive to the Qumi by inserting the storage device(s) into the appropriate port. Connecting Video Connect video devices to the Qumi by using the audio/video cable.
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Connecting Audio Connect earphones or mini speakers to the Qumi by inserting into the Audio Out port. Earphone Mini Speaker Starting and Shutting down the Qumi Connect the AC power adapter to the Qumi. Connect the other end of the AC power adapter to a wall outlet.
• Composite Video: Traditional composite video • HDMI: HDMI / DVI • USB: USB disc Press the POWER button to turn off the Qumi. When the “Power Off? /Press Power again” message appears, press the POWER button. The projector turns off.
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Setting an Access Password (Security Lock) To prevent unauthorized use of the Qumi, you can create a password. When the access password function is enabled, the password must be entered after the Qumi has been turned on. Creating a password can be done by performing the following steps:...
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5. Important: Keep the password in a safe place. Without the password, you will not be able to use the Qumi. If you lose the password, contact your reseller for information on resetting the password. Using a Tripod The Qumi can be used with a tripod by connecting the tripod to the bottom of the Qumi.
Qumi. The remote control functions properly within a radius of approximately 7 meters (23 feet) and 15 degrees above or below the Qumi level (if the remote is not held perpendicular to the sides or rear of the Qumi).
Chapter 3 Qumi Media Suite Overview The Qumi Media Suite is designed to provide easy access to your files from an inserted USB drive. Music, movies, pictures and documents can be displayed. The media suite menu contains 8 applications that can be accessed: •...
Music Supported Formats: The music player can play music files in the following formats: • MP3 (up to 256Kbps bit-rate) • WMA, MID, MIDI, MP1, MP2, OGG, AAC, AMR, WAV, AC3, M4A, AWB, APE Playing your Track To open the music list, perform the following: 1.
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The music player provides controls to navigate through a song playlist. The following table provides a description the controls. ACTION DESCRIPTION Toggle speaker output to Left/Right/Stereo Return to previous/Forward to next track Pause/Play track Stop playback Return to the previous menu The order of songs and playback mode can be adjusted.
Movies Supported Formats The following video formats are supported: • H.264 video up to 720p at 30 frames per second; Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats •...
Photos Supported Formats The photo viewer can open the following types of image files: • BMP (up to 4000 x 3000 pixels) • PNG (up to 4000 x 3000 pixels) • JPG (up to 4000 x 3000 pixels) Viewing Your Photo When a USB storage drive is inserted, the storage card folder icon will display in the file directory.
Office Viewer Supported Formats The document viewer in the Qumi Media Suite can open the following types of documents: • Microsoft Word (97-2007, .doc/.docx) ® • Microsoft PowerPoint (97-2007, .ppt/.pptx) ® • Microsoft Excel (97-2007, .xls/.xlsx) ® • Adobe PDF (.pdf) ®...
Wifi Turning on Wifi When the optional Q5 WIFI USB Dongle is inserted, you can surf the Web via Wi-Fi by using the Web browser. To turn on Wifi, perform the following: 1. Press the ◄ or ► button to select the Wifi icon in the media suite menu.
Note: Plug a USB hub into Qumi’s USB socket, then plug the optional Q5 Wi-Fi dongle, keyboard and mouse into the USB hub to surf the Internet easily. Control Interface...
Configure the IP address of the projector here. Netmask Configure the subnet mask here. Gateway Configure the IP address of the default gateway here. Configure the IP address of the DNS server here. Note: Wifi & Web browser functions are only available with Q5’s optional dongle.
Note: The Qumi media suite always supplies an output of 1280x800 resolution to the system, so the OSD displays a resolution of 1280x800 as its received signal. This does not indicate the actual resolution of the actual multimedia files.
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AutoPlay Option Use the AutoPlay Option menu to configure what the Qumi automatically plays when powered on. The following settings are available when AutoPlay is ON. • AutoPlay – Turn on or off auto play. • AutoPlay Type – Automatically play photo or video files when powered on.
MENU button on the remote control or keypad. If the interface is set on the Qumi Media Suite menu, the OSD menu can be accessed by pressing the MENU button on the remote control or by simultaneously pressing MENU on the keypad.
Setting the OSD Language The language that is displayed in the OSD can be changed. To change the language in the OSD, perform the following steps: 1. Enter the OSD menu. Press the ◄ or ► button to select the Installation I menu. 2.
Image Menu To access the Image menu and adjust the settings, perform the following steps: 1. Enter the OSD menu. 2. Press the ◄ or ► button to select the Image menu. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move the cursor up or down in the Image menu. 4.
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Advanced Feature To access the Advanced menu and adjust the settings, perform the following steps: 1. Enter the OSD menu. 2. Press the ◄ or ► button to select the Image menu. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move to the Advanced menu and then press 4.
Auto Image position. Note: Items in the Computer menu can only be modified when the Qumi is connected to a PC through a VGA cable. Settings that are not enabled or that cannot be modified are gray in color.
Video/Audio Menu To access the Video/Audio menu and adjust the settings, perform the following steps: 1. Enter the OSD menu. 2. Press the ◄ or ► button to select the Video/Audio menu. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move the cursor up and down in the Video/Audio menu. 4.
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Audio To adjust the audio settings, press to enter the Audio sub menu. ITEM DESCRIPTION Volume Press the ◄ or ► button to adjust the audio volume. Mute Press the ◄ or ► button to turn on or off the speaker. Audio Input Press the ◄...
Installation I Menu To access the Installation I menu and adjust the settings, perform the following steps: 1. Enter the OSD menu. 2. Press the ◄ or ► button to select the Installation I menu. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move the cursor up or down in the Installation I menu. 4.
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Advanced To adjust the advanced settings, press to enter the Advanced sub menu. ITEM DESCRIPTION Press the ◄ or ► button to enable or disable security lock Security Lock function. Press the ◄ or ► button to enable or disable keypad lock Keypad Lock function.
Installation II Menu To access the Installation II menu and adjust the settings, perform the following steps: 1. Enter the OSD menu. 2. Press the ◄ or ► button to select the Installation II menu. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move the cursor up or down in the Installation II menu. ITEM DESCRIPTION Press the ◄...
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Advanced Feature To access the Advanced menu and adjust the settings, perform the following steps: 1. Enter the OSD menu. 2. Press the ◄ or ► button to select the Installation II menu. 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the Advanced menu and then press 4.
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OSD Menu Setting ITEM DESCRIPTION Menu Position Press the ◄ or ► button to select different OSD location. Press the ◄ or ► button to select OSD background translucent Translucent Menu level. Menu Display Press the ◄ or ► button to select OSD timeout delay. Peripheral Test ITEM DESCRIPTION...
ITEM DESCRIPTION Press the ◄ or ► button to select Off, DLP-Link or IR. 3D Sync Invert Press the ◄ or ► button to turn 3D Sync Invert On or Off. Factory Reset To reset all of the menu items to the factory default values (except Language and Security Lock), perform the following steps: 1.
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Status To see the status of the Qumi, perform the following steps: 1. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move the cursor up or down in the Installation II menu. 2. Select the Installation II sub menu. 3. Press to enter the Status sub menu.
2. Use only a dampened cloth when cleaning. Do not allow water to enter the ventilation openings on the Qumi. 3. If a small amount of water gets into the interior of the Qumi while cleaning, unplug the Qumi and set in a well ventilated area for several hours before using.
Keep a record of the steps you take when troubleshooting. The information may be useful for reference when calling technical support or for bringing the Qumi to service personnel. LED Error Messages LEFT KEY...
Problem: The image is wider at the top or bottom (trapezoid effect) 1. Position the Qumi so that it is perpendicular to the screen as much as possible. 2. Adjust the Keystone settings in the OSD to correct the problem or set Auto Keystone to On.
1. Does Qumi work with a personal computer, notebook or netbook? Yes. Use the provided VGA cable or HDMI cable. The Qumi can connect to a PC, notebook or netbook if they have an appropriate HDMI or VGA port. To play audio, a separate 3.5mm stereo mini-jack audio cable is required to connect to the Qumi’s...
10. What type of photo formats does the QUMI support? JPEG, PNG and BMP. 11. How long will the LED light source in the Qumi last and can it be replaced? The Qumi does not use a typical Qumi lamp. It uses a set of Light Emitting Diodes (LED) to illuminate and project images.
Regulatory Compliance FCC Warning 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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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