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  • Page 1 aaxa TECHNOLOGIES User Guide...
  • Page 2 Vertical Operation • The HD Pico can be used for vertical operation (Ceiling projection). • To use the HD Pico for Ceiling projection set the HD Pico in "Eco mode". • Only an SD Card can be used for Ceiling projection. •...
  • Page 3 Caution! WARNING: Please use this product as instructed. Misuse may cause injury or death. DO NOT use while driving Caution for Battery Use • Do not pierce or puncture the battery DO NOT expose to water or wet with sharp objects surfaces.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Connecting a USB Stick Chapter 1: HD Pico at a Glance Chapter 3: Menu Screens HD Pico Introduction Main Menu Remote Video Player Menu Accessories Photo Viewer Menu Chapter 2: Getting Started Music Player Menu Powering On / Off Text Viewer Menu Focus Adjustment / Throw Chapter 4: Setup Menu...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Hd Pico At A Glance

    Chapter 1 HD Pico at a Glance Main Unit Back Mini-HDMI Headphone Out AV Port Focus Adjustment Power Button Micro SD Card USB Port Charging Port...
  • Page 6: Remote

    Remote Power Button Select Source Main Menu Navigation Volume Up Volume Down Media Player Menu Navigation Remote Remote is used to navigate through the onboard menu system. NOTE: The remote control is required to navigate the onboard menu. If you lose your remote control, please visit www.aaxatech.com to purchase a new one.
  • Page 7: Accessories

    Accessories A/V Cable Tripod MIicro USB Charge Cable Remote * Note: The HD Pico charges from a 5V USB power source. A smartphone power source is sufficient to charge the HD Pico. For continuous “Boost” opera- tion, a special 5V 2.5A power source is required (sold separately). * Additional accessories are available for purchase at www.aaxatech.com...
  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Getting Started Powering ON the projector To power-on a fully charged HD Pico, hold down the power button for approximately three seconds until the projector turns on. Powering OFF the projector Press the power button once, then again to confirm. After a few seconds, the unit should turn off fully.
  • Page 9: Focus Adjustment / Throw Distance

    Focus Adjusment / Throw Distance Focus Adjustment • Spin the focus wheel up or down until the image becomes clear. Throw Distance Chart Throw Distance Diagonal Size Units: Inches Units: Inches 16:9 Aspect Ratio Throw Ratio 1.90 Projection Angle: 100% Offset *minimum throw distance: 10 inches...
  • Page 10: External Input/Outputs

    External Inputs and Outputs...
  • Page 11: Connecting To A Computer Hdmi

    Connecting to a Computer via HDMI Step 1: Connect one end of the mini-HDMI Cable (purchased separately) to your computer’s HDMI Adapter. Step 2: Connect the other end of the mini-HDMI Cord to your HD Pico’s HDMI port. Step 3: In the Main Menu, select the “INPUT”...
  • Page 12 Connecting to a Computer Cont. Step 4: To enable HDMI output on your computer, most computers require “turning on” the video output feature. Each computer is different. Please consult your computer’s manual for instructions to enable HDMI output. Below are standard instructions for a Windows 10 computer – not all systems are the same.
  • Page 13: Connecting To Composite Video

    Connecting to Composite Video Step 1: Connect the 3.5mm Composite A/V Cable to the back of the HD Pico. Step 2: Plug the composite end of the AV Cable (Red, White,Yellow) to your device.
  • Page 14 Connecting to Composite Video Cont. Step 3: In the Main Menu Select “INPUT” icon Select “RCA” Step 4: Turn on your multimedia device. If available, select 1280x800 or 1920x1080. Connectivity with multimedia devices The HD Pico can connect to many media devices including: iPod, iPhone, iPad, VHS players, DVD players, Blu-Ray players, smart phones, cameras, video game consoles and other peripherals with ease.
  • Page 15: Connecting To Hdmi Video

    Connecting to HDMI Video Step 1: Connect one end of the mini- HDMI Cable (purchased separately) to your computer’s HDMI Adapter. Step 2: Connect the other end of the mini-HDMI Cord to your HD Pico’s HDMI port. Note: Apple devices require a specialized HDMI adapter (Sold separately by Apple)
  • Page 16 Connecting to HDMI Video Cont. Step 3: In the Main Menu Select “HDMI” icon Select “INPUT” icon Step 4: Turn on your multimedia device. If available, select 1280x800 or 1920x1080. Connectivity with multimedia devices The HD Pico can connect to many media devices including: iPod, iPhone, iPad, VHS players, DVD players, Blu-Ray players, smart phones, cameras, video game consoles and other peripherals with ease.
  • Page 17: Headphones

    Connecting Speakers / Headphones Step 1: Connect your speaker/headphones to the projector’s audio port. Step 2: Ensure that the projector and/or the headphones are powered on. Step 3: Place the headphones on and enjoy! *CAUTION Prolonged use of headphones at a high volume may impair hearing.
  • Page 18: Connecting A Micro Sd Card

    Micro SD Card How to insert your Micro SD Card • Slide in your SD card into the SD card slot on the back of the HD Pico (facing up as shown in picture). • Gently slide the SD card until it clicks into place.
  • Page 19 Micro SD Card Cont. File Menu System • The HD Pico will show all folders and files you have on your SD Card in the C: drive. Media Player menu • Use the remote to navigate to different • In the main menu, select the type of file folders or files.
  • Page 20: Connecting A Usb Stick

    USB Drive How to insert your USB Drive • Slide your USB Drive into the USB port. • Gently slide the drive until it cannot go in any further. How to access your USB Drive • Insert your USB Drive into the projector.
  • Page 21 USB Drive Cont. File Menu System • The HD Pico will show all folders and files you have on your USB Drive. • Use the remote to navigate to different Media Player menu folders or files. • In the main menu, select the type of file you wish to play.
  • Page 22: Chapter 3: Menu Screens

    Chapter 3 Menu Screens Main Menu The HD Pico features a built-in PMP (Portable Media Player) function. This function allows the projector to play videos, pictures, music files, and text directly from your connected devices. • Press the left and right directional buttons on the remote to choose an icon from the main menu.
  • Page 23: Video Player Menu

    Video Player Menu Opening a file: • Select the “Video” icon (Fig. 3.1). • From the sub menu (Fig. 3.2), select the storage media with the stored files. • Choose which file you wish to play. Fig. 3.1 Fig. 3.2 The HD Pico will show all folders and files you have on your USB or Micro SD card.
  • Page 24 Video Player Menu While Playing Videos While playing videos, the volume is adjustable. You can simply adjust volume by pressing the volume buttons on the remote. Further controls of the video are available in the video player submenu - which is accessed through the “OK” button.
  • Page 25 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 remote to highlight the option you wish to choose (Fig 3.3).
  • Page 26: Video Playback Faq

    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 file you wish to play. 3. Choose the file you want to play. 4. Press “OK” when video is playing, then move selection left on video player menu to “Repeat A”...
  • Page 27: Photo Viewer Menu

    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 stored files. • Choose the file you wish to play. Fig 3.4 Fig 3.5 The HD Pico will show all folders and files you have on your USB or MicroSD drive.
  • Page 28 Photo Menu While Viewing Pictures While viewing pictures, you can simply navigate through all images by pressing the left and right buttons on the remote. Further controls are available in the Photo Submenu - which is accessed through the “OK” button. Previous Picture Next Picture Enter Photo Player Submenu...
  • Page 29: Viewing Pictures

    Photo Sub-Menu Viewing Pictures: After pressing “OK” during picture slide-show playback, the Photo Sub-Menu appears. To exit the Photo Sub-Menu, press the “Back” button or wait for 5 seconds. Every picture is able to be rotated and zoom in/out based on the option you wish to choose on the Sub-Menu.
  • Page 30 Photo Slideshow FAQ How do I convert PPT to JPG? First open your presentation on your PC or MAC. Go to “Save As” and save your pre- sentation as .JPG files. (Fig 3.6.1) Fig 3.6.1 Choose “All slides”. (Fig 3.6.2) *If you have more than 10 slides, you must rename Slides 1-9 with a “0”...
  • Page 31: Music Player Menu

    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 stored files. • Choose the file you wish to play. Fig. 3.7 Fig. 3.8 The HD Pico will show all folders and files you have on your USB or MicroSD drive.
  • Page 32 Music Player Menu Listening To Audio: To adjust the volume, use the volume keys on the remote. To navigate the playback menu, push the “OK” button to open the menu and use the directional buttons on the remote to highlight the option you wish to choose (Fig 3.9). •...
  • Page 33 Music Playback FAQ How do I create a song playlist? How do I loop a song? Insert your media device (either microSD 1. Choose either USB or SD Card card or USB) into computer. for playback Make a new folder on media device (folder 2.
  • Page 34: Text Viewer Menu

    Text Viewer Menu Opening A File: • Select where the files are located from the main menu. • Select the “Text” icon (Fig 3.10) • Choose which file you wish to play. Fig. 3.10 The HD Pico will show all folders and files you have on your USB or MicoSD Drives.
  • Page 35: Chapter 4: Setup Menu

    Chapter 4 Setup Menu The Settings Menu can be accessed by selecting “SETTINGS” on the main menu Picture • Picture Mode • Color Model • Power Mode • Slideshow Time • Projection • Aspect Ratio Sound • Sound Mode • Balance •...
  • Page 36: Picture Settings

    Picture Settings Picture Mode • Changes the picture mode to dif- ferent settings depending on your usage. Color Model • Adjusts the color temperature from hot to cool (red to blue). Power Mode • Choose between Eco, Standard and Bright** Slideshow Time *Caution: Some pictures may be cut off •...
  • Page 37: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings Sound Mode • Changes the sound mode depend- ing on what is currently playing. Balance • Adjusts the balance of the sound, from left to right. Auto Volume • Not functional in the HD Pico. Surround Sound • Not functional in the HD Pico.
  • Page 38: Time Settings

    Time Settings Clock • Adjust the time/date. Off Time • Sets a time for auto turn off of projector. Sleep Timer • Sets a timer until the projector goes to sleep. Auto Sleep • Sets auto sleep function where projector will turn off when not in use or if there is no signal.
  • Page 39: Option Settings

    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.
  • Page 40: Brightness Feature

    Brightness Feature There are 3 different power modes for the HD Pico: Standard, Bright, and Eco. • Standard: A normal mode. • Bright: The brightest mode. • Eco: A battery saving mode that reduces picture brightness. 150 minute battery run time.
  • Page 41: Chapter 5: Technical Details

    Chapter 5 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.
  • Page 42: Technical Details

    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. Check the Power Adapter/ Micro USB Cable to ensure a proper connection with the wall outlet or computer as well as the projector.
  • Page 43: Specifications

    Specifications Brightness: 50 Lumens Native Resolution: 1280x720 Contrast Ratio: 2000:1 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Projection Lens: Manual Focus Image Size: 10~80 inches Lamp: Triple RGB LEDs with Vibrant Color Technology Life 20,000hrs Video in: Composite A/V Mini-HDMI Audio Output: 3.5 mm audio jack SD Card: MicroSD Card Slot (32GB maximum)
  • Page 44: Notes

    Notes...
  • Page 45 Please direct all customer service inquiries to: AAXA Technologies, Inc. 1541 Parkway Loop Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 957-1999 info@aaxatech.com...

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