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Caution! WARNING: Please use this product as instructed. Misuse may cause injury or death. DO NOT use while driving. Keep the projector and charger away from any heat sources. DO NOT expose to water or wet sur- Caution for Headphone Use faces.
Table of Contents Chapter 1: P450 Pro at a Glance Viewing Productivitity Docs P450 Pro Introduction Smartphone Mirroring Remote & Keypad Connecting to Wi-Fi Accessories Streaming Applications Chapter 2: Getting Started Connecting to Bluetooth Chapter 3: Settings Menu Focus Adjustment / Throw Distance External Input/Outputs Application Manager BlueTooth &...
Chapter 1 P450-Pro at a Glance Main Unit Front/Back Power Button HDMI Micro SD Card Power Switch AV Port Power Port Focus Adjustment VGA Port Headphone Out USB Port...
Remote & Keypad LED Lights Direction Pad Power On/Off Select Source Mute Main Menu Navigation Volume Up Volume Down Keystone Keystone Main Menu Enable 3D Input On / Off Exit/Back 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 P450 Pro unit, however the remote control has additional functions inaccessible by the onboard keypad.
Accessories Tripod Remote VGA Cable Power Adapter A/V Cable *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...
Chapter 2 Getting Started Powering ON the projector Connect the power cord to the P450-Pro. Connect the other end of the power cord into the wall power source. Toggle the On / Off switch on the side of the projector to the “ON” position --the projector should automatically turn on.
Navigating the Main Menu Main Menu The Main Menu allows access to all the features of the P450 Pro. Note: While the Keypad and Remote Control are usable to access the basic features of the P450 Pro, it is recommended to use a mouse, either USB or Bluetooth. •...
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Navigating the Main Menu Cont. Pop-Up Menu: The Pop-Up Menu may be accessed with a mouse by clicking the “up” arrow at the bottom of the screen and may be closed by clicking the “down” arrow. The Pop-Up Menu allows the user to access Main Menu, Open Applications, Volume and 3D Capabilities.
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 P450 Pro’s HDMI port. Step 3: In the Main Menu Select the “Inputs” icon and then the “HDMI” Icon. Select “HDMI”...
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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 comput- ers 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 –...
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Connecting to HDMI Video Source Step 1: Step 2: In the Main Menu Turn on your multimedia device. The projector should automatically detect a Blu-Ray player or HDMI video source as 1920x1080p resolution. This resolution includes “overscan” which means that the edges of the display will be cutoff.
Playing 3D through HDMI Video 3D Video can be played through the 3D compliant HDMI port. First con- nect your 3D output device (for example Blu-Ray player) to the projector. Step 1: 3D Menu In the Main Menu Select “HDMI” option Step 2: To Enable 3D mode there are two options.
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 P450 Pro’s VGA port. Step 3: In the Main Menu Select the “VGA” Icon. Select “VGA”...
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Connecting to a Computer Cont. Step 4: Enabling VGA output 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 7 computer –...
Connecting to Composite Video Step 1: Connect the 3.5mm Composite A/V Cable to the back of the P450 Pro. 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 “RCA” Icon Step 4: Turn on your multimedia device. Connectivity with multimedia devices The P450 Pro 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.
Loading External Content The P450 Pro can read files of the supported file type from both a Micro SD Card and USB Drive. Supported file types include: MP3 / WMA / OGG / WAV / JPG / AVI / MKV / BMP / GIF / XLS / PPT / DOC / PDF / TXT (up to 32 GB) (up to 32 GB)
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Loading External Content Cont. How to insert your Micro SD Card • Slide in your SD card into the SD card slot on the side of the P450 Pro (as shown in picture). • Gently slide the SD card until it clicks into place.
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Loading External Content Cont. Playback Menu • Once your SD Card or USB Drive are Andy’s First Birthday.avi inserted into the projector, the “Play- Patrcia’s Graduation.avi back” Menu will load automatically. Family Outing 2016.avi • The Playback Menu may also be Grandpa’s 80th Birthday.avi accessed from the Main Menu NOTE: Office, PDF and productivity files need to...
Video Player Menu Opening a file: • Select the “Playback” icon (Fig. 2.1) • To Sort for Videos highlight the video-camera icon on the left side of the “Streaming” submenu (Fig. 2.2). Otherwise scroll through the files by using the up/down key and highlight desired file.
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Video Player Menu While Playing Videos While playing videos the volume and keystone are adjustable. Further controls are available in the video player submenu - which is accessed through the “OK” button. Volume Up Positive Keystone Adjustment Volume Down Negative Keystone Adjustment Enter Video Player Submenu •...
Video Player Sub-Menu Playing Videos Video Submenu: While the video is playing, bring up the “Submenu” by clicking “Ok” or double clicking on the video. The video submenu allows the following functions: Next / Previous Video View Playlist Skip to Time Play the next / previous video Fast Forward / Rewind Video Configuration...
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Video Player Menu How do I loop a video? How do I turn on the subtitles (if available)? 1. Navigate the folders until you 1. Press “Ok” when the video is play- reach the file you wish to play. ing to bring up the submenu. 2.
Playing 3D Videos 3D videos are videos compatible with Active Shutter 3D devices. These videos are typically labelled “3D”. 3D videos are typically played in right/left or top/bottom content, so on a non-3D device the video will appear to be split in half.
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How to Play 3D Videos Playing 3D Videos To play a 3D video, load the 3D video through the “Playback” submenu. As the video begins to play, select the “Source” button on the keypad or remote control to convert the content into 3D mode. The video will now appear “fuzzy”. This means the video is now in 3D mode.
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How to Play 3D Videos Cont. Activating 3D Mode After selecting the “Source” button, you can choose either “left or right format” or “up or down format” depending on how your 3D content looks. You can also choose the “auto format” option and the projector will automatically choose the right format for you.
Viewing Pictures • To view pictures, access the content via the “Playback” Andy’s First Birthday.jpg submenu (See page 19). Patrcia’s Graduation.gif • To sort for Pictures, highlight Family Outing 2016.jpg Grandpa’s 80th Birthday.jpg the Camera/Photo icon on the left. Otherwise, scroll through the files by using the up/down key and highlight the desired file.
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Photo Sub-Menu Viewing Pictures: The Photo Sub-Menu can be accessed by pressing “OK” during picture slide- show playback.To exit the Photo Sub-Menu press the “Back” button. To navigate the playback menu, use the directional buttons on the navigation pad or remote to highlight the option you wish to choose.
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Photo Sub-Menu Cont. Viewing Pictures: After selecting a picture, bring up the photo submenu by clicking on “OK” or double clicking the picture. The photo submenu allows the following functions: Play / Pause Zoom In / Zoom Out Picture Information 3D Mode Rotate Clockwise / Counter- Set Picture as Background*...
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Photo Slideshow FAQ How do I play a slideshow? How do I manually control the slideshow? Click on the Playback menu. After selecting the photo you wish to Navigate to the folder that contains be displayed, you can press “play” to the pictures you wish to view in the start the slideshow (as outlined in the slideshow.
Viewing 3D Pictures • To view pictures, select a picture via the “Playback” submenu. • While the Picture is playing, click the “Source” button and turn on the 3D mode depending on which format you have. Andy’s First Birthday.jpg Patrcia’s Graduation.gif Family Outing 2016.jpg Grandpa’s 80th Birthday.jpg...
Viewing Productivity Documents Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF Documents • Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF Documents can be viewed with the document viewer. • To access the document viewer, select “Productivity” from the Main Menu Main Menu Screen...
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Viewing Productivity Documents Cont. Choosing Documents to View • After selecting “Productivity” from the Main Menu, select “Office Viewer” to view documents. • In the Office Viewer application, select “Folders” or “Cloud Storage” to view the files you wish to see. Office Viewer Application •...
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Viewing Productivity Documents Cont. Step 3: Highlight the Productivity File and click “OK” Step 4: The file should display automatically NOTE: For a more comprehensive user guide please visit our FAQ section or search online for Kingsoft WPS Office Viewer user guide Need help with the document viewer? Please e-mail us at pro_support@aaxatech.com...
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Viewing Productivity Documents E-mail Client Calculator The onboard e-mail client allows users A basic function calculator. to load their existing e-mails. Typical configuration settings can usually be found through your web-hosts FAQ section.
Smartphone Mirroring The P450 Pro employs a “Happy Cast” smart phone mirroring system that is compatible both with Apple Airplay as well as Android systems. Mirroring with an iPhone: • Select the “Productivity” icon (Fig. 2.3). • Select the “Happy Cast” option (Fig. 2.4). •...
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iPhone Smartphone Mirroring Turning on Airplay • Swipe up on your iPhone to access the Airplay option as shown above. • Select Airplay. Once turned on, it will show you the Happy Cast connection. Select it and make sure the mirroring is switched on.
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Android Smartphone Mirroring Downloading HappyCast App • Please vist this URL: http://www.aaxat- ech.com/happycast.apk on your android phone to download Happy Cast. • After finishing installing on the phone please open the Happy Cast app and connect to the Projector’s Happy Cast connection.
Connecting to Wi-Fi Connecting to Wi-Fi: • Select the “Settings” icon (Fig. 2.5) • Select the “Network Settings” option and navigate to your Wi-Fi network. Click on it to connect. • A window will appear and ask for a password, please type it in and when finished press “Connect”...
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Connecting to Wi-Fi FAQ Connecting to Wi-Fi: Fig. 2.7 The Projector features a Wi-Fi radio capable of 802.11 B/G/N connection. This means it is compatible with most Wi-Fi routers. To connect to a Wi-Fi router follow the following steps: Step 1: Access the Network Settings Submenu, Settings ->...
Streaming Applications Streaming Applications • To access the Streaming Application, select “Streaming” from the Main Menu. • The P450 Pro enables video streaming from selected applications. Please visit the product website for additional information and firmware updates. Main Menu Screen Streaming Screen •...
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Streaming Applications Cont. Troubleshooting Application Hangs or Freezes • Try clearing the cache (see Settings - Application Manager) Update Required • If an update is required, you may be able to obtain it from the product website. Poor Video Playback •...
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices Connecting to BlueTooth: • Select the “Settings” icon (Fig. 2.9) • Select the “Bluetooth Settings” option and navigate to your Bluetooth Device and click on it to connect. • The projector features a Bluetooth radio (BT). The Bluetooth radio is designed to connect Bluetooth enabled devices, typically either a Bluetooth Mouse or Bluetooth Speaker.
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Bluetooth Mouse & Speaker To connect a Bluetooth Mouse/Speaker Step 1: Access the Bluetooth Menu (Settings –> Bluetooth). Step 2: Turn on Bluetooth functionality. Step 3: Turn on your Bluetooth device and enable discovery. This varies with each device. Some devices require the power switch to be turned “on”.
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Trouble Shooting • Some BT Mice will “go to sleep”. Double check the connection screen to see if the BT mouse is still connected. If not, try to double click on the mouse or reconnect the device. • BT Mouse does not “wake up” after going to sleep, toggle BT mouse on/off. •...
Chapter 3 Settings Menu The Settings Menu can be accessed by selecting “Settings”on the main menu. •Application Manager •Network Settings •Bluetooth Settings •Language Settings •System Update Within the settings menu there are •Projector Settings seven more submenus that allow you to customize your P450 Pro to the •About settings you want.
Application Manager Application Setting • The Application Manager allows the management of onboard applications. The primary purpose of the Application Manager is to reset / remove existing apps 1. Clearing the App Data / Cache – Clearing the App cache is sometimes necessary to remove corrupted information and reset old logins 2.
Bluetooth & Network Settings Network Settings Bluetooth Setting • Please see Connecting to Wi-Fi • For Bluetooth Connectivity please section (page 40). see page 44. • Network status- Shows the info • Bluetooth Enable On/Off • Device Name- Your Projector’s and status of your connected Bluetooth name Wi-Fi...
System Update & Language Settings System Update Language Settings • Update your projector through a • Selecting a Language: The Projec- tor supports 10 different language Wi-Fi connection settings. These languages System information include English, Spanish, Ger- • Shows the system version, MAC man, French, Italian.
Projector Settings & About • Audio Projector – The Audio projector turns on/off the projector speak- ers. This is useful when employing a Bluetooth speaker or other exter- nal speakers. • Brightness – There are 3x brightness settings available Eco, Standard, and Boost.
Other Applications There may exist different firmware versions to support different appli- cations. Please e-mail AAXA Technologies or check our FAQ section for more information.
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.
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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 P450 Pro until the keystone effect corrects and the picture turns into a square projection.
Chapter 4 Technical Details 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 Move the projector so that it is both 180 degrees operation and on an evern plane with the screen.
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Technical Details Cont. Troubleshooting THE PROJECTOR DOES NOT TURN ON Possible Causes Solution There is no power Check to ensure the power outlet source is good. Check the power adapter to ensure a proper con- nection with the wall outlet as well as the projector. Confirm that the unit is charged and has enough power The power button was not held long enough...
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Please direct all customer service inquiries to: AAXA Technologies, Inc. 1541 Parkway Loop Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 957-1999 info@aaxatech.com...