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  • Page 1 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Caution! WARNING: Please use this product as instructed. Misuse may cause injury or death. Caution for Battery Use DO NOT use while driving. Do not pierce or puncture the battery DO NOT expose to water or wet surfaces. with sharp objects. Electric shock may occur.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3: Menu Screens Flare 450 at a Glance ....4 Main Menu ....24 Remote and Touchpad .

  • Page 4: Flare 450 At A Glance

    Flare 450 at a Glance Touchpad Focus Adjustment Power Switch Port Port Mini HDMI Headphone Port Port Port Card Slot Boost Mode can only be used for 1 hour.

  • Page 5: Remote And Touchpad

    Remote and Touchpad Source Power On/Off Overlay Menu Main Menu Navigation Volume Down Volume Up Media Player Overlay Back Menu Navigation Menu Back Both the touchpad 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 projector.

  • Page 6: Included Accessories

    Included Accessories Power Adapter Remote HDMI Cable USB Drive VGA Adapter Cable sold separately. Under various circumstances, the actual accessories may be different from those shown in the pictures above.

  • Page 7: Powering On/Off

    Powering On/Off Powering the projector ON 1. Connect the power cord to the projector. 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 position –...

  • Page 8: Focus Adjustment/Throw Distance

    Focus Adjustment / Throw Distance Focus Adjustment Turn the wheel until the image becomes clear. Throw Distance Diagonal Size 19" 20" 29" 30" 38" 40" 48" 50" 57" 60" 67" 70" 76" 80" 86" 90" Throw Ratio 1.2 Projection Angle: 100% Offset 16:9 Aspect Ratio Minimum throw distance: 10 inches...

  • Page 9: External Inputs/Outputs

    External Inputs and Outputs Mini Micro Headphones SD Card HDMI Speakers Composite Cable...

  • Page 10: Connect To A Pc Via Mini Vga

    Connect to a PC via Mini VGA Step 1: Step 2: Connect the large end of the VGA Cable Connect the small end of the VGA Cable to your computer’s VGA port. to your projector’s Mini VGA port. Step 3: In the Main Menu, select the INPUTS icon, and then select...
  • Page 11 Connect to a PC via Mini VGA Step 4: Enabling VGA 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 10 computer –...

  • Page 12: Connect To A Pc Via Hdmi

    Connect to a PC via HDMI Step 1: Connect one end of the HDMI Cable to your computer’s HDMI port. Step 2: Connect the other end of the HDMI Cable to your projector’s Video In port. Step 3: In the Main Menu, select the INPUTS icon, and then DIGITAL INPUT...
  • Page 13 Connect to a PC via HDMI Step 4: Enabling Digital Video output on your Computer – To enable Digital Video 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 Digital Video output.

  • Page 14: Connect Via Composite Video

    Connect via Composite Video Step 1: Connect the 3.5mm Composite AV Cable to the back of the projector. Step 2: Connect the composite end of the AV Cable (Red, White,Yellow) to your device.
  • Page 15 Connect via Composite Video Step 3: In the Main Menu, select the icon, then select INPUTS Step 4: Turn on your multimedia device. Connectivity with multimedia devices The projector 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 16: Connect To Other Devices

    Connect to Other Devices via HDMI Step 1: Connect one end of the HDMI cable to your projector’s Video In port. Step 2: Connect the opposite end of the HDMI cable to your device. Apple devices require a specialized Digital Input adapter (sold separately by Apple).
  • Page 17 Connect to Other Devices via HDMI Step 3: In the Main Menu, select the icon, then select INPUT DIGITAL INPUT Step 4: Turn on your multimedia device. If available, select 1280x720. Connectivity with multimedia devices The projector 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 18: Connect To Speakers Or Headphones

    Connect Speakers / Headphones 1. Connect your speakers/headphones to the projector’s audio port. 2. Ensure that the projector and/or the headphones are powered on. 3. Place the headphones on and enjoy! Caution: Prolonged use of headphones at a high volume may impair hearing.

  • Page 19: Connect To Tf/Micro Sd Card

    TF/Micro SD Card How to insert your TF/Micro SD Card 1. Slide in your TF/Micro SD Card into the card slot on the side of the projector (facing upside down with the metal facing up). 2. Gently slide the TF/Micro SD Card until it clicks into place. Up to 32GB How to access your TF/Micro SD Card 1.
  • Page 20 TF/Micro SD Card Media Player menu 1. In the main menu select the type of file you wish to play. 2. Select the icon to acess your files. TF/Micro SD Card File Menu System The projector will show all folders and files you have on yout TF/Micro SD Card in the C: drive.

  • Page 21: Connect To Usb Drive

    USB Drive How to insert your USB Drive 1. Gently insert your USB Drive into the USB port. 2. Use the navigation pad to choose the icon from the menu to access your files. 3. Choose your desired file. (Up to 32 GB) Note: Microsoft Office and PDF file formats are not supported.
  • Page 22 USB Drive Media Player menu 1. In the main menu select the type of file you wish to play. 2. Select the icon to access your files. File Menu System The projector will show all folders and files you have on your USB drive in the C: drive. Use the touchpad to navigate to different folders or files.
  • Page 23 TF/Micro SD Card and USB Drive If both TF/Micro SD Card and USB Drive are inserted, depending on which one inserted first, the first one will show in the C: drive and the second one will show in the D: drive.

  • Page 24: Main Menu

    Main Menu The projector 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. 1. Press the left and right directional buttons to choose an icon from the main menu. 2.

  • Page 25: Video Player Menu

    Video Player Menu 1. Select the icon. VIDEOS 2. From the submenu, select the storage media with the stored files. 3. Choose which file you wish to play. The projector will show all folders and files you have on your USB and/or TF Micro SD Card drive.
  • Page 26 Video Player Menu While playing videos, the volume is adjustable. Further controls are available in the video player submenu, which is accessed through the button. [+] Keystone Adjustment Volume Down Volume Up Back [ - ] Keystone Adjustment Enter Video Player Submenu •...
  • Page 27 Video Player Submenu Playing Videos The Video Player Submenu can be accessed by pressing during video playback. To exit the Video Player Submenu, press the button or wait 5 seconds. To navigate BACK the Playback Menu, use the directional buttons on the navigation pad or remote to highlight the option you wish to choose.
  • Page 28 Video Playback FAQ How do I loop a video? 1. Choose either USB or TF/Micro SD Card for playback 2. Navigate the folders until you reach the file you wish to play. 3. Highlight the file you want to play, then confirm the selection. 4.

  • Page 29: Photo Viewer Menu

    Photo Viewer Menu Opening a File 1. Select the icon from the main menu. PHOTOS 2. From the submenu, select the storage media with the stored files. 3. Choose which file you wish to play. The projector will show all folders and files you have on your USB and/or TF Card. Previewing Files 1.
  • Page 30 Photo Menu While viewing pictures, further controls are available in the Photo Submenu, which is accessed through the button. [+] Keystone Adjustment Previous Photo Next Photo [ - ] Keystone Adjustment Enter Photo Player Submenu To open/hide the Photo Playback menu, use the Buttons on the projector.
  • Page 31 Photo Submenu Viewing Pictures The Photo Submenu can be accessed by pressing during picture slideshow playback. To exit the Photo Submenu, press the button or wait 5 seconds. To BACK navigate the playback menu, use the directional buttons on the navigation pad or remote to highlight the option you wish to choose.
  • Page 32 Photo Slideshow FAQ How do I play a slideshow? 1. Choose either USB or TF/Micro SD Card for playback 2. Navigate to the folder that contains the pictures you wish to view in the slideshow. 3. Confirm selection of the first picture. 4.

  • Page 33: Music Player Menu

    Music Player Menu Opening a File 1. Select the icon. INPUTS 2. From the submenu, select the storage media with the stored files. 3. Choose which file you wish to play. The projector will show all folders and files you have on your USB and/or TF/Micro SD Card drive.
  • Page 34 Music Player Menu Listening to Audio To adjust the volume, use the left and right button on the projector or the volume keys on the remote. To navigate the playback menu, push the button to open the menu and use the directional buttons on the navigation pad or remote to highlight the option you wish to choose.
  • Page 35 Music Playback FAQ How do I loop a song? 1. Choose either USB or TF/Micro SD Card for playback 2. Navigate the folders until you reach the file you wish to play. 3. Highlight the file you want to play, then confirm the selection. 4.

  • Page 36: Text Viewer Menu

    Text Viewer Menu Opening a File 1. Select the icon. INPUTS 2. From the submenu, select the storage media with the stored files. 3. Choose which file you wish to display. The projector will show all folders and files you have on your USB or TF/Micro SD Card. Viewing Text Files The projector allows you to view text files.

  • Page 37: Settings

    Settings Menu The Settings Menu can be accessed by selecting the icon in the Main Menu. SETTINGS Picture • Picture Mode • Color Mode • Aspect Ratio • Brightness Mode • Projection Sound • Sound Mode • Balance • Auto Volume Time •...
  • Page 38 Picture Settings Picture Mode • Changes the picture mode to different settings depending on your usage. Color Mode • Adjusts the color temperature from warm to cool (red to blue). Aspect Ratio • Changes the aspect ratio of the picture (Auto, 4:3, 16:9*, etc.). Brightness Mode •...
  • Page 39 Sound Settings Sound Mode • Changes the sound mode depending on what is currently playing. Balance • Adjusts the sound balance manually. Auto Volume • With the Auto Volume on, the video opens with volume automatically. Time Settings Sleep Timer •...

  • Page 40: Keystone

    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, the projector is able to alter the image before it reaches the projection lens.
  • Page 41 Keystone Adjustments FAQ How to Correct Keystone If the image looks trapezoidal with the base larger, press the bottom button on the directional pad on the top of the projector until the keystone effect corrects and the picture turns into a square projection. If the image looks trapezoidal with the top larger, press the top button on the directional pad on the top of the projector until the keystone effect corrects and the picture turns into a square projection.

  • Page 42: Grids

    Grids How to Turn On the Grid Function 1. In the Main Menu, select the icon. OVERLAYS 2. Use the left and right arrows to scroll through 12 grid patterns. 3. Select to turn off grid function.
  • Page 43 Grids Available Grid Patterns...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Image is Blurred Possible Causes 1. The Projector is not in focus. 2. The Projector is offset from plane/angle of operation. Solutions 1. Adjust the focus with the focus adjustment dial until the image comes into focus. 2. Move the projector so that it is both 180 degrees and on an even plane with the screen.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting The Projector Does Not Turn On Possible Causes 1. There is no power. 2. Projector is in STANDBY mode. Solutions 1. 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.

  • Page 46: Specifications

    Dimensions: 6" x 3.5" x 1.25" Weight: 0.84 lbs Supported File Formats: MP3, WMA, OGG, WAV, TXT, JPG, AVI, BMP, GIF *HDMI ™ is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Artograph is not ® affiliated with HDMI Licensing LLC.

  • Page 47: Warranty

    Warranty Be sure to register your Artograph product online at www.artograph.com. ® Artograph products are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for ® a period of one year from the date of sale to the original purchaser. Any defective product will...
  • Page 48 Office: 562.942.0492 Product Support: 866.942.0492 www.artograph.com...

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