AAXA Technologies P8 User Manual

AAXA Technologies P8 User Manual

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P8 Smart Mini Projector
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  • Page 1 TECHNOLOGIES P8 Smart Mini Projector Wifi Bluetooth User Guide...
  • Page 2 Caution! WARNING: Please use this product as instructed. Misuse may cause injury or death. DO NOT use while driving DO NOT expose to water or wet surfaces. Electric shock may occur DO NOT expose the projected LED image to your eyes or the eyes of others DO NOT block or restrict airflow from ventilation holes as this may cause the projector to overheat Keep the projector, battery, or...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: P8 at a Glance Files Menu P8 Introduction Browser Menu Remote & Keypad Remote & Keypad Apps Menu Accessories *FAQ: Slideshow/ Zoom Chapter 2: Getting Started Connecting to Digital Input Powering On / Off Chapter 4: Settings Menu...
  • Page 4: Chapter 1: P8 At A Glance

    Chapter 1 P8 at a Glance Main Unit Power Button Micro SD TF Card 12V D/C Power Focus Adjustment USB-C Mirroring Digital AV Type C Mirroring (HDMI Compatible) Standard USB 2.0 Headphone Out Compatible...
  • Page 5: Remote & Keypad

    Adjustment Media Player Menu Navigation Menu Exit/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 P8 unit.
  • Page 6: Accessories

    Accessories Tripod Power Adapter Remote *Under various circumstances, the actual accessories may be different from those shown in the pictures above. Additional accessories are available for purchase at www.aaxatech.com...
  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Getting Started

    Connect the power cord to the P8. Connect the other end of the power cord into the wall power source. Press the On/Off button at the back of the P8 for about 3 seconds, wait shortly and the projector should automatically boot up and turn on.
  • Page 8: 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 1.20 Projection Angle: 100% Offset *minimum throw distance: 16 inches...
  • Page 9: Connecting To Speaker/ Headphone

    Connecting Speakers / Headphones Step 1: Connect your speakers/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 10: Loading External Content

    Loading External Content The P8 can read files directly from both a TF Card and USB Drive. Supported file types include: MP3 / WMA / OGG / WAV / AVI / MP4 / JPG / GIF PDF / DOC / XLS / PPT...
  • Page 11 Loading External Content Cont. How to insert your TF Card • Slide in your TF card into the TF card slot on the side of the P8 (as shown in picture). • Gently slide the TF card until it clicks into place.
  • Page 12 Loading External Content Cont. 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. (up to 64 GB)
  • Page 13 Loading External Content Cont. Once your TF Card or USB Drive is inserted into the projector, the TF Card or USB Drive Storage will be loaded automatically and the content can be found through the Files icon on the Main Menu ( See Page 21 for File Viewer Sub- menu).
  • Page 14: Chapter 3: Menu Screens

    Chapter 3 Menu Screens Main Menu The P8 features Android 10.0 Onboard and an Onboard Media Player. This function allows the projector to play videos, pictures, and music files directly from your connected devices. Menu Exit/Back • Press the left and right directional buttons to choose an icon from the main menu.
  • Page 15: Brightness Menu

    Brightness Menu To change the brightness on your P8: • Select the “Settings” icon (Fig. 3.1) in the Main Menu then choose “Brightness” (Fig. 3.2) • Select the brightness you wish (Fig. 3.3): Eco Mode/ Standard Mode/ Boost Mode Fig. 3.1 Fig.
  • Page 16: Wifi Menu

    Wifi Menu (How to connect to Wifi) How To Screen Mirror Smartphone: • In the Main Menu, choose the “Wifi Setup” icon (Fig 3.4) • In the Wifi Menu, toggle the Wifi icon to “On” and select the Wifi network you desire.
  • Page 17: Mirroring Menu

    Mirroring Menu How To Screen Mirror Smartphone: • After connecting the P8 to wifi, in the Main Menu, choose “Mirroring” icon (Fig 3.6) • In the Mirroring Menu, choose Android or iOS (Fig 3.7) • Use built-in AirPlay, AirPinCast, AirPinPCSender to screen mirror from your iOS devices, Android portable devices or Windows PC Fig.
  • Page 18 Mirroring Menu To screen mirror, your devices and the P8 have to be connected to the same Wifi network. DMCA (copyright) content cannot be wirelessly mirrored. This includes content from streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, etc.
  • Page 19 Mirroring Menu To screen mirror Android device, To screen mirror iOS device, after connecting the P8 and your after connecting the P8 and your device to the same WiFi network, device to the same WiFi network, please use “Smart View”.
  • Page 20: Streaming Services Menu

    Streaming Services Menu After connecting the P8 to Wifi, select the “Streaming Services” icon in the Main Menu. Select the streaming service you wish to open. Streaming Services require subscription including paid subscription. Users are responsible for their own subscriptions. Not all streaming apps are compatible in...
  • Page 21: Office Menu

    Office Menu In the Main Menu, select the “Office” icon to access the N Docs app.
  • Page 22 FAQ: How to load a file in Office Load your external content to the P8 by using a USB stick or a Micro SD/ TF Card.
  • Page 23 Select “Microsoft” and choose the “Office” icon. The office the file you wish to open. Use the documents (Word, Excel, keypad on the top of the P8 or the PowerPoint or Templates) should remote control to nagivate. show in “Office - Microsoft”...
  • Page 24: Files Menu

    Card) that contains the file you wish to open (Fig 3.9) Fig. 3.8 Fig. 3.9 The P8 will show all folders and files you have on your USB or TF Card drive. Use the navigation buttons to select folders or files.
  • Page 25: Browser Menu

    Browser Menu How to open an internet browser in the P8 In the Main Menu, select the “Browser” icon. Once the Chrome browser opens, press the button on the navigation pad or the remote control to search or type web address...
  • Page 26: Apps Menu

    In the Main Menu, select the “Apps” icon (Fig 3.10) • In the Apps Menu, select the app you wish to open (Fig 3.11) Fig. 3.10 Fig. 3.11 Note: It is not recommended that users load their own apps onto the P8...
  • Page 27: Faq: Slideshow/ Zoom

    FAQ: How to view photos as a slideshow How do I play a slideshow? 1. Connect the USB or Micro SD Card to the P8 2. In the Main Menu, select the “Apps” icon 3. In the Apps Menu, select the “Gallery” icon (Fig 3.12) 4.
  • Page 28 FAQ: How to zoom in and zoom out an image How to zoom in and zoom out an image • Open the image in the Gallery App • Use the “up” and “down” button on Zoom out the remote control to adjust the size of the image Zoom in •...
  • Page 29 FAQ: How to adjust brightness of an image FAQ: How to adjust brightness of an image How to adjust brightness of an image • Open the image in the Gallery App • Use the “up” and “down” button on the remote control to adjust the brightness level of the image •...
  • Page 30: Connecting To Digital Input

    DVD players, smart phones, cameras, video game consoles and other peripherals with ease. The P8’s digital input is compatible with HDMI inter- face. The connection type is “full sized”. *Some smartphones require video out capabilities to be displayed with the P8. Check with your phone manufacturer.
  • Page 31 Connect the other end of the Digital Input Cable to your P8’s Digital Input port. Step 3: In the Main Menu, select the “Digital Video” Icon. Your P8 should now be mirroring the content from your device. Note: If you’re connecting to a computer or laptop and the projector does not...
  • Page 32 Connecting to a Computer via Digital Input Step 4: After connecting your projector to your computer or laptop via a digital input cable, you may need to enabe Digital Video output on your computer. To enable Digital Video output on your computer most computers require “turning on”...
  • Page 33: Chapter 4: Settings Menu

    Keystone • Projection Direction Within the settings menu, there are • Mode image eight more submenus that allow you • Color Temperature to customize your P8 to the settings Bluetooth Backup Reset you want: • Reset • Update Android Brightness •...
  • Page 34: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings In the Advanced setting menu, you can set up: • Network & Internet • Bluetooth • Accounts Sign in • Apps • Device Preferences: About, Date & Time, Language, Keyboard & Autofill, Mouse Mode, Display, Inputs, Sound, Storage, Screen saver, Developer Options, Location, Security &...
  • Page 35: Language Settings

    Language In the Advanced setting menu, you can select your preferred language...
  • Page 36: Display Settings

    Display Settings In the Advanced setting menu, you can set up: • Keystone • Projection Direction • Mode Image • Color Temperature Keystone • Reset Keystone, Keystone Up, Keystone Down Projection Direction • Front Vertical, Rear Vertical, Rear Inverted, Front Inverted Mode Image •...
  • Page 37: Keystone & Projection Direction

    Keystone & Projection Direction Keystone reset • Front Vertical • Reset keystone in the P8 • Rear Vertical Keystone up • Rear Inverted • Add Keystone Up to the projection • Front Inverted Keystone down • Add Keystone Down to the projection...
  • Page 38 Keystone Adjustments FAQ What is keystone? • “Keystoning” occurs when a projector is aligned non-perpendicularly to a screen, or when the Keystone Keystone projection screen has an Adjustment Adjustment angled surface. The image that results from one of these misalignments will look trapezoidal rather Remote than square.
  • Page 39 Mode Image menu & Color Temp. Auto Mode Medium Medium • Set the image mode to Auto Mode • • Set the color temperature to Medium Set the color temperature to Medium Cool Cool • Set the image mode to 4:3 •...
  • Page 40: Bluetooth Menu

    • Select the desired bluetooth device. Make sure that your device is not connected to any other devices and it is placed near the P8. • Note: Bluetooth is for audio output only – does not accept audio input or...
  • Page 41: Backup Reset

    How to reset the P8 • In the Settings Menu, go to the Backup Reset menu by selecting the Backup Reset icon • In the Backup Reset menu, you can choose to Reset the P8, or Update Android or Update CPU...
  • Page 42 About Menu How to view P8 “About” information • In the Settings Menu, go to the About Menu by selecting the about icon • In the About menu, you can Update System, check Device Name, Re- start, Check Status & Legal Information, check Model Name & Android...
  • Page 43: Chapter 5: Technical Details

    Digital AV port. AIRPLAY DOES NOT WORK Be sure to connect your iOS device and the P8 Projector to the same WiFi network. Choose “AAXA P8” as the device you wish to screen mirror from your iOS device, unless you have changed the P8’s nickname.
  • Page 44 Be sure to setup the computer to enable a video signal output. On some laptops this is done by pressing and holding Function F5 key. If using the P8 as an external monitor on Windows based systems, this can be done by selecting “extend my desktop to this moni- tor”.
  • Page 45 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 to ensure a proper con- nection with the wall outlet as well as the projector. Cannot power on the projector from the remote To power on the projector, press and hold the “On/ control.
  • Page 46: Specifications

    MP3 / WMA / OGG / WAV / AVI / MP4 / JPG / GIF PDF / DOC / XLS / PPT Wireless Mirroring: Supports iOS, Android Bluetooth Output: 4.0 Supported Wirless (WiFi) 2.4ghz/ 5 ghz *HDMI™ is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. AAXA Technologies is not affiliated with HDMI Licensing LLC.
  • Page 47: Notes

    Notes...
  • Page 48 Please direct all customer service inquiries to: AAXA Technologies, Inc. 17781 Sky Park Circle, Suite #F Irvine, CA 92614 (714) 957-1999 info@aaxatech.com...

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