Important Safety Information Important: It is strongly recommended that you read this section carefully before using Qumi. These safety and usage instructions that will make sure you enjoy many years of safe use of Qumi. Keep this manual for future reference. Symbols Used Warning symbols are used on the unit and in this manual to alert you of hazardous situations.
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Qumi Installation Notice Allow at least a 500mm (20”) clearance around the exhaust vent. Make sure that the intake vents do not recycle hot air from the exhaust vent. When operating Qumi in an enclosed space, make sure that the surrounding air temperature within the enclosure does not exceed operating temperature while Qumi is running, and the air intake and exhaust vents are unobstructed.
Power Supply Safety Only use the supplied adapter. Do not place anything on the cord. Place the cord where it will not be in the way of foot traffic. Remove the battery from the remote control when storing or not in use for a prolonged period.
*Note: The user manual is located inside the projector’s internal memory: Projector’s internal memory: Home Screen → My Apps → File Brower → Local Disk → Qumi_Q38_User_Manuals Visit Vivitek website www.vivitekcorp.com: Select country or region of choice to download user manual Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not work.
Setting Up the Remote Control The remote control comes with one (1) 3V lithium battery (CR2025). The battery is pre-installed in the remote control. To begin using the remote control, remove the plastic tab (A) from the battery compartment. Replacing the Remote Control’s Battery Remove the battery Remove the old Install the cover and turn...
Chapter 2 Getting Started What you need Qumi can be connected to many types of external devices and peripherals. To play music, connect Qumi to an external or portable music player. To play films, connect Qumi to a DVD player, Blu-Ray player or media player. To display files and other types of media, connect Qumi to peripherals like a personal computer via the provided HDMI cable or a USB drive.
Setting Up Qumi Connecting Peripherals by HDMI Connect HDMI-compatible peripherals to Qumi using an HDMI cable (Included). Inserting a USB device or microSD Card Connect a USB device (USB Flash Drive, Keyboard, Mouse) or microSD card to the Qumi by inserting the desired device (s) into the appropriate port. Connecting Audio Connect earphones or speaker to Qumi by inserting into the Audio-in port.
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Charging the Battery Follow the below steps to charge Qumi: Connect the AC power adapter to Qumi. Connect the other end of AC power adapter to a wall outlet. Notes: The battery will be fully charged in about 3 to 4 hours. LED Light Description ...
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Starting and Shutting Down Qumi Connect the AC power adapter to Qumi. Connect the other end of AC power adapter to a wall outlet. Note: The adapter models may differ between countries. Press power button to turn on Qumi. When AC power adapter is connected, press the power...
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If several input devices are connected, repeatedly press the SOURCE selection (signal source) button on the remote to toggle through connected inputs. HDMI Android Press power button to power off Qumi. When the “Power off” message appears, please press .
Chapter 3 Qumi Home Screen Views The Qumi Q38 Home Screen is designed as the starting point for accessing all of the projector’s key functions and features. The Home Screen helps provide ease-of-use for conveniently operating and configuring the projector. It displays the main functions, app links, and notification bar.
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Entertainment - Apps or tools for entertainment are placed here. The Apps that appear here can be customized and updated based on the user’s preference. Productivity - Apps or tools for working or being productive are placed here. The Apps that appear here can be customized and updated based on the user’s preference.
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Notification Bar Notification Bar appears on the top right of the screen. The notification icons indicate the Qumi connectivity status. microSD Card Icon – microSD card is inserted. Bluetooth Icon – Bluetooth function is activated. USB Drive Icon – USB flash drive is inserted. ...
Photo The available images in the connected USB drive, microSD card or Internal Memory are listed in the Photo menu. Press buttons on top of the projector or remote controller to select files and press to display the chosen file. The control panel display will change based on the file.
Video Available videos in the connected USB drive, microSD card or Internal Memory are listed in the Video menu. Press buttons on top of the projector or the on the remote controller to select files and press to display the chosen file. The control panel display will change based on the file.
Music Available music in the connected USB drive, microSD card or Internal Memory are listed in the Music menu. Press buttons on top of the projector or buttons on the remote controller to select files and press to display the chosen file. The control panel display will change based on the file.
Document Available documents in the connected USB drive, microSD card or Internal Memory are listed in the Document menu. Press buttons on top of the projector or the on the remote controller to select files and press to display the chosen file. The control panel display will change based on the file.
Browser Navigate the web with the built-in browser. Press buttons on top of the projector or the remote controller to select files and press for display. The control panel display will change based on the file. The table below lists available functions. Menu Description Bar/Icon...
WiFi Setup and manage wireless connections (Example: Tablet, Smartphone) Enable WiFi -- Select network name Input user name and password -- Click Connect Press buttons on top of the projector or the remote controller to select files and press for display. The control panel display will change based on the file.
This feature will allow the wireless mirroring of connected personal computers, smartphones and tablets (iOS/MacOS/Windows/Android operating systems) to the Qumi Q38 without requiring any physical cables. The Qumi Q38 supports 3 types of mirroring technology and this includes AirPlay with AirReceiver, Google Cast with AirReceiver and Miracast.
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Status menu. The screen mirroring button should appear, then click on it. Select the suitable device to switch on the screen mirroring. In this case, the name will appear as “Vivitek”. iOS Device Setup Activate the control...
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Miracast setup for Android devices. Note: Miracast is only compatible with selected Android Smartphones/Tablets. Connect your Android Smartphone/Tablet and Qumi Q38 to the same office or home wireless network. Launch the Miracast App on the Q38. The application can be found in the Connectivity folder on the Homescreen.
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Note: The AirReceiver application is defaulted to always be on, so no need launch it. Connect your WindowsOS PC and Qumi Q38 to the same office or home wireless network. On your WindowsPC, launch the Chrome Browser and click on the 3-Dot icon and choose the “Cast”...
Settings Access to a variety of settings including Wi-Fi, Display, Sounds, Apps, Storage, Bluetooth, System and more. Press buttons on top of the projector or on the remote controller to select files and press for display. The control panel display will change based on the file.
Chapter 4 On-Screen Display (OSD) Settings OSD Menu Controls Qumi has an On-Screen Display (OSD) settings menu (Menu button can be found on top of the projector or on the remote control) that allows you to make adjustments and change settings, such as display and audio settings. The OSD menu has 11 sub-menus: ...
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OSD Menu Overview Use the following table to quickly find a setting or determine the range for a setting. Main Menu Submenu/Setting Česky, English, Français, Dansk, Espaol, Hrvatski, Deutsch, Eλληolk, Italiano, Magyar, Polski, Româneste, Nederlands, Português, OSD Languages Slovenščina, Norsk, Pусский, Srpski, Suomi, 简体中文, Svenska, 繁體中文...
OSD Language Settings Qumi’s OSD language menu can be easily changed. Perform the following steps to change the OSD language: 1. Press the OSD Screen Menu button on the top of the projector or on the remote control to enter the Settings menu. 2.
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Input Source Perform the following steps to change the display mode: 1. Press the OSD Screen Menu button on the top of the projector or the remote control to enter the Settings menu. 2. Move the cursor to highlight the Input Source, and press to enter this mode.
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Display Mode Settings Perform the following steps to change the display mode: 1. Press the OSD Screen Menu button on the top of the projector or the remote control to enter the Settings menu. 2. Move the cursor to highlight the Display Mode, and press to enter this mode.
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Sound Mode Settings Perform the following steps to change the sound mode: 1.Press the OSD Screen Menu button on the top of the projector or the remote control to enter the Settings menu. 2. Move the cursor to highlight the Sound Mode, and press to enter this mode.
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Color Temperature Settings Perform the following steps to change the color temperature settings: 1. Press the OSD Screen Menu button on the top of the projector or the remote control to enter the Settings menu. 2. Move the cursor to highlight the color temperature, and press to enter this mode.
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Aspect Ratio Settings Perform the following steps to change the projector’s aspect ratio: 1. Press the OSD Screen Menu button on the top of the projector or the remote control to enter the Settings menu. 2. Move the cursor to highlight the Aspect Ratio settings and press to enter this mode.
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Projection Method Settings Perform the following steps to change the projector’s projection method: 1. Press the OSD Screen Menu button on the top of the projector or the remote control to enter the Settings menu. 2. Move the cursor to highlight the Projection Method settings and press to enter this mode.
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Keystone Correction Settings Perform the following steps to change the projector’s keystone correction: 1. Press the OSD Screen Menu button on the top of the projector or the remote control to enter the Settings menu. 2. Move the cursor to highlight the Keystone Correction settings, and press enter this mode.
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Reset All Settings Perform the following steps to reset all on the projector: 1. Press the OSD Screen Menu button on the top of the projector or the remote control to enter the Settings menu. 2. Move the cursor to highlight the Reset All settings and press to enter this mode.
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Status Settings Perform the following steps to view the projector’s status: 1. Press the OSD Screen Menu button on the top of the projector or the remote control to enter the Settings menu. 2. Move the cursor to highlight the Status settings and press to enter this mode.
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Software Update Settings (USB) 1. Download software and unzip file 2. Place software into USB flash drive File Name: MERGE_DLP30.bin Note: Place file directly into USB drive (Not in folder) 3. Insert USB flash drive into the USB port (Right side port) 4.
Chapter 5 Taking Care of Your Qumi Cleaning Qumi Periodically cleaning Qumi to remove dust and grime will help ensure for a trouble-free projection and operation. Warning: 1. Qumi should be turned off and unplugged before cleaning. Failure to do so may result in injury or damage to the system.
Troubleshooting FAQs and Solutions These guidelines provide tips to deal with problems you may encounter while using Qumi. If the problem remains unresolved, contact your dealer for assistance. The problem sometimes can be as simple as improper connection of cables. Review the following possible issues before proceeding to the problem-specific solutions.
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Image Problems Problem: No image appears on the screen. 1. Check whether the source (PC, Flash Drive, Camera, Smartphone, etc…) is properly configured. 2. Turn off all of the equipment and power up the equipment again in the correct order. Problem: The image is blurred 1.
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Audio Problems Problem: There is no sound 1. Adjust the volume on the audio source. 2. Check the audio cable connection. 3. Test the output of the audio source with other speakers. 4. If using Bluetooth, Turn Bluetooth on in Settings and ensure that pairing has occurred. 5.
11. I’ve lost my remote. Where can I get a replacement? Contact your Reseller or Vivitek Service via www.vivitekcorp.com (select region) to obtain a replacement remote (Charges may be applied). 12. Bluetooth doesn’t work when source is HDMI? Bluetooth is only supported under Android.
Regulatory Compliance FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.