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Caution! WARNING: Please use this product as instructed. Misuse may cause injury or death. DO NOT use while driving Caution for Headphone Use • Prolonged use at high volume may impair your DO NOT expose to water or wet hearing. surfaces.
Table of Contents Chapter 1: 4K1 at a Glance Connecting to Device via Digital 4K1 Introduction Input Remote & Keypad HDMI-CEC Accessories Connecting to Composite Video Chapter 2: Getting Started Music Player Menu Powering On / Off E-Book Viewer Menu Chapter 4: Settings Menu Focus Adjustment / Throw Distance...
Chapter 1 4K1 at a Glance Main Unit Front/Back Touchpad DC port Electric Focus Adjustment AV Port On/Off Switch Headphone out USB Port TF Card Slot Digital Input (2) Digital Input (1)
Remote & Keypad Power On/Off Mute Media Player Menu Navigation Main Menu Navigation Main Menu Navigation Volume Down Volume Up Back/Return Focus Adjustment Main Menu Exit/Back Please note during media playback, the “Up” and “Down” arrow buttons on the remote and keypad will control keystone adjustment.
Accessories A/V Cable Power Adapter Remote Ceiling Mount Kit (Sold Separately) *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...
Chapter 2 Getting Started Powering ON the projector Connect the power cord to the 4K1. Connect the other end of the power cord into the wall power source. Toggle the On / Off switch on the back of the projector to the “ON” position -- the projector will automatically turn on.
Focus Adjusment / Throw Distance Focus Adjustment • The 4K1 utilitzes remote electric focus technology, which allows the focus to be adjusted via the remote control or the projector. Throw Distance Chart Throw Distance Diagonal Size Units: Inches Units: Inches 16:9 Aspect Ratio Throw Ratio 1.20 Projection Angle: 100% Offset...
Connecting Speakers / Headphones Step 1: Connect your speakers/headphones to the projector’s audio port. Step 2: Ensure that the projector and/or the speakers/headphones are powered on. Step 3: If using headphones, place the headphones on and enjoy! CAUTION Prolonged use of headphones at a high volume may impair hearing.
Loading External Content The 4K1 can read files directly from both a TF Card and USB Drive. Supported file types include: MP3 / WMA / OGG / WAV AVI / JPG / GIF/ BMP (up to 32 GB) (up to 32 GB)
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Loading External Content Cont. How to insert your USB Drive How to insert your TF Card • Slide your USB Drive into the USB • Slide in your TF card into the TF card port. slot on the side of the 4K1 (as shown •...
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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 Photos, Videos and Music icons located on the Main Menu, depend- ing on the file type you wish to play.
Chapter 3 Menu Screens Main Menu The 4K1 features a built in PMP (Portable Media Player) function. This function allows the projector to play videos, pictures, and music files directly from your connected storage devices. Please note the 4K1 Media Player does not support 4K media but does support up to 1080P.
Brightness Menu To change the brightness on your 4K1: • Select the “Brightness” icon (Fig. 3.1) • Select the brightness you wish (Fig. 3.2) • Choose among Eco, Standard and Boost Fig. 3.2 Fig. 3.1...
Video Player Menu Opening a file: • Select the “Video” icon (Fig. 3.3). • From the submenu (Fig. 3.4), select the storage media with the stored files. • Choose which file you wish to play. Fig. 3.3 Fig. 3.4 The 4K1 will show all folders and files you have on your USB or TF drive. Use the navigation buttons on the projector or remote to select folders or files.
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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 on the keypad or remote. Volume Down Positive Keystone Adjustment Volume Up Negative Keystone Adjustment Enter Video Player Submenu...
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Video Player Submenu Playing Videos The Video Player Submenu can be accessed by pressing “OK” during video playback. To exit the Video Player Submenu, press the “Down” button or wait 5 seconds. To navigate the Playback Menu, use the directional buttons on the navigation pad or remote to highlight the option you wish to choose (Fig.
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Video Playback FAQ How do I loop a video? How do I preview a video? 1. Choose either USB or TF Card 1. Choose the “video” option from for playback the main menu 2. Navigate using either remote or onboard buttons to the file you wish to preview.
Photo Menu Opening A File: • Select the “Photo” icon (Fig. 3.6). • From the submenu (Fig. 3.7), select the storage media with the stored files. • Choose which file you wish to play Fig. 3.6 Fig. 3.7 The 4K1 will show all folders and files you have on your USB or TF Card drive. Use the navigation buttons to select folders or files.
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Photo Menu While Viewing Pictures While viewing pictures, further controls are available in the Photo Submenu - which is accessed through the “OK” button. Keystone adjustment is also available. Previous Picture Positive Keystone Adjustment Next Picture Negative Keystone Adjustment Enter Photo Player Submenu •...
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Photo Submenu Viewing Pictures: The Photo Submenu can be accessed by pressing “OK” during picture slide-show playback. To exit the Photo Submenu, press the “Back” or “Down” button or wait 5 seconds. To navigate the playback menu, use the directional buttons on the navigation pad or remote to highlight the option you wish to choose (Fig 3.8).
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Photo Slideshow FAQ How do I play a slideshow? How do I manually control the slideshow? 1. Choose either USB or TF Card for playback 1. After selecting the photo you wish to be displayed, you can press “play” to start the slideshow (as outlined in the previous FAQ).
Connecting to Device via Digital Input The 4K1 has two Digital Input ports for ultimate connectivity flexibility. A digital input cable is required to connect your 4K1 to your other device. In the Main Menu Select the “Inputs” Icon Then select the “Digital Video” Icon that corresponds to the port connected to Connectivity to Multimedia Devices The 4K1 can connect to many media devices including: computers, laptops,...
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Connecting to Digital Input Devices Step 1: Connect one end of the Digital Input Cable to your device’s Digital Input port. Step 2: Connect the other end of the Digital Input Cable to one of your 4K1’s Digital Input ports. Step 3: In the Main Menu, select the “Digital Video”...
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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”...
What is HDMI-CEC? HDMI-CEC “CEC” stands for Consumer Electronics Control. Essentially, HDMI-CEC is an optional feature on the 4K1 that allows control of multiple HDMI-CEC compatible devices from one remote. To ensure it can work with a connected device, HDMI-CEC information can be found in the device settings menu.
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HDMI-CEC Features HDMI-CEC Features on the 4K1 On the 4K1, HDMI-CEC will allow the user to control other HDMI-CEC devices with either the projector remote or the other devices’ remote, depending on the user settings. Within the 4K1, the HDMI-CEC settings allow for the following options: 1.
Connecting to Composite Video Step 1: Connect the 3.5mm Composite AV Cable to the back of the 4K1. 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 “INPUT” icon Select “RCA” Step 4: Turn on your multimedia device.
Music Player Menu Opening A File: • Select the “Music” icon (Fig. 3.5). • From the Submenu (Fig. 3.6), select the storage media with the stored files. • Choose which file you wish to play. Fig. 3.5 Fig. 3.6 The 4K1 will show all folders and files you have on your USB or TF Card drive. Use the navigation buttons to select folders or files.
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Music Player Menu Listening To Audio: To adjust the volume, use the left and right button on the projector or the volumes keys on the remote. To navigate the playback menu, push the “OK” button to open the menu and use the directional buttons on the keypad or remote to highlight the option you wish to choose (Fig 3.7).
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Music Playback FAQ How do I loop a song? How do I create a song playlist? Insert your media device (either TF 1. Choose either USB or TF Card card or USB) into computer. for playback Make a new folder on media device (folder name will be the name of the playlist).
E-Book Viewer Menu • The E-Book Viewer is located in the Setting Menu. • Select the “Settings” Icon • Select the “Text Viewer” Icon and choose the file you wish to view. Viewing Text Files: The 4K1 allows you to view .txt files only. Select the file you want to view in the file menu for the particular storage device on which the file is stored.
Chapter 4 Settings Menu The Settings Menu can be accessed by selecting “Settings” on the Main Menu. Picture • Picture Mode • Color Temperature • Aspect Ratio • MPEG Noise Reduction • Projection Direction • Brightness Mode Sound • Sound Mode •...
Brightness Settings There are 3 different power modes for the 4K1: Eco, Standard and Boost • Eco: A lower brightness mode. • Standard: A normal mode. • Boost: The brightest mode. **Boost mode should only be used in low temperature environments with adequate clear- ance of exhaust / intake vents.
Picture Settings Picture Mode • Changes the picture mode to different settings depending on your usage Color Temperature • 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. *Caution: Some pictures may be cut off when aspect ratio is set incorrectly MPEG Noise Reduction...
Sound Settings Sound Mode • Changes the sound mode depend- ing on what is currently playing Balance • Adjusts the sound balance manu- ally Auto Volume • With the Auto Volume On, the video can be opened with volume automatically Surround Sound •...
Advanced Settings Digital Input CEC • Edit Digital Input CEC features supported by the projector EDID Switch Keystone • Allows you to edit the keystone within the projector settings Slideshow Time • Sets the timing of a transition Language Selection Software Update (USB) •...
Chapter 5 Technical Details Troubleshooting IMAGE IS BLURRED Possible Causes Solution The Projector is not in focus Adjust the focus with the remote or the focus buttons on the side of the projector 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 even plane with the screen.
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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. The brick of the power adapter will signify it is receiving power through its LED indicator.
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Please direct all customer service inquiries to: AAXA Technologies, Inc. 17781 Sky Park Cir., Ste #F Irvine, CA 92614 (714) 957-1999 info@aaxatech.com...
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