artograph Inspire 1200 User Manual

artograph Inspire 1200 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Art Projector 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

    Table of Contents Inspire 1200 Introduction Connecting to a Composite Video . 28 Introduction ..... . 4 Music Player Menu... . . 30 Remote and Touchpad .
  • Page 4: Inspire 1200 Introduction

    Inspire 1200 Introduction Reset Dig. A/V Focus Card Slot Port Touchpad USB-C Port Headphone Out Comp. A/V Port Port Port Speakers Boost Mode can only be used for 1 hour.
  • Page 5: Remote And Touchpad

    Remote and Touchpad Grids Power On/Off Media Player Menu Navigation Main Menu Navigation and Keystone Adjustment Back Inputs Back Volume Down Volume Up Menu Inputs Menu Electronic Focus 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 Mounting Plate for Tripod Power Cord Remote A/V Cable 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 the side of the projector to the position – the Power Switch projector should automatically turn on.
  • Page 8: Focus Adjustment/Throw Distance

    Focus Adjustment / Throw Distance Focus Adjustment To adjust the focus of the projector, press the + or - buttons on the remote or use the focus buttons on the side of the projector. Throw Distance Diagonal Size 20" 19" 30"...
  • Page 9: Connecting Speakers/Headphones

    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! Headphones/ Speakers *CAUTION: Prolonged use of headphones at a high volume may impair hearing...
  • Page 10: Loading External Content

    Loading External Content The projector can read files directly from both a TF Card and USB Drive. Supported file types include: MP3 / WMA / OGG / WAV / AVI / JPG / GIF / BMP USB Port (up to 64GB) Card Slot (up to 64GB)
  • Page 11 Loading External Content How to insert your USB Drive Gently slide your USB Drive into the USB port until it cannot go in any further. How to insert your TF Card Gently slide your TF Card into the TF Card slot until it clicks in place.
  • Page 12 Loading External Content 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 throught icons located on the Main Menu, depending on the PHOTOS VIDEOS MUSIC...
  • Page 13: Menu Screens

    Menu Screens 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. Inputs Back Menu 1. Press the left and right directional buttons to choose an icon from the main menu. 2.
  • Page 14: Brightness Menu

    Brightness Menu To change the brightness: 1. Select the icon. BRIGHTNESS 2. Select the brightness you wish. 3. Choose among Eco, Standard or Boost. Only Eco and Standard Mode are available when using the battery. NOTE:...
  • Page 15: Video Player Menu

    Video Player Menu Opening a file: 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 supported video files you have on you USB or TF Card.
  • Page 16 Video Player Menu While Playing Videos: While playing videos, the volume is adjustable. Further controls are available in the video player submenu which is accessed through the button. The projector supports AVI video and may or may not play other video file types. Volume down Volume up Positive keystone adjustment...
  • Page 17 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. To navigate the Playback BACK Menu, use the directional buttons on the navigation pad or remote to highlight the option you wish to choose.
  • Page 18: Video Player Faq

    Video Playback FAQ How do I loop a video? 1. Choose either USB or TF 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 19: Photo Menu

    Photo Menu Opening a file: 1. Select the icon. PHOTO 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 supported image files you have on you USB or TF Card.
  • Page 20 Photo Menu While Viewing Pictures: While viewing pictures, further controls are available in the Photo Submenu, which is accessed through the button. Keystone adjustment is also available. Previous picture Next picture Positive Keystone Adjustment Negative Keystone Adjustment Enter photo player submenu To open/hide the Photo Playback menu, use the buttons.
  • Page 21 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 22: Photo Slideshow Faq

    Photo Slideshow FAQ How do I play a slideshow? 1. Choose either USB or TF 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 23: Connecting To A Device Via Dig.av

    Connecting to a Device via Digital AV The projector has a digital AV port for ultimate connectivity flexibility. A digital AV cable is required to connect your projector to your other device. 1. Select the icon. INPUTS 2. Select the icon.
  • Page 24 Connecting to Digital Video Input 1. Connect one end of the digital AV cable to your device’s digital AV port. 2. Connect the other end of the digital AV cable to you projector’s digital AV port. 3. In the main menu, select the icon.
  • Page 25: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer 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 26: Connecting To A Device Via Usb-C

    Connecting to a Device via USB-C Compatible Display Port The projector has a USB-C compatible display port for easy mirroring of devices with the USB-C video output. The USB-C video cable is required to connect your projector to your other device. In the main menu, select , then icons.
  • Page 27 Connecting to a Device via USB-C Compatible Display Port Step 1: Connect one end of the USB-C cable to your device’s USB-C display port. Step 2: Connect the other end of the USB-C cable to your projector’s USB-C display port. Step 3: In the main menu, select the icon.
  • Page 28: Connecting To A Composite Video

    Connecting to 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 29 Connecting to Composite Video Step 3: Select the icon, then the icon. INPUTS Step 4: Turn on your multimedia device. Connectivity with multimedia devices: The projector can connect to many media devices including: VHS players, DVD players, Blu-Ray players, cameras, video game consoles and other peripherals with ease.
  • Page 30: Music Player Menu

    Music Player Menu Opening a File: Select the icon, then select the storage media with the stored files. Choose MUSIC which file you wish to play. The projector will show all folders and supported audio files you have on your USB or TF Card drive.
  • Page 31 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 32: Music Player Faq

    Music Playback FAQ How do I loop a song? 1. Choose either USB or TF 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 33: E-Book Viewer Menu

    E-Book Viewer Menu Opening a File: 1. The E-Book viewer is located in the Setting’s Menu. 2. Select the icon. SETTINGS 3. Select the icon. TEXT VIEWER 4. Choose the file you wish to play. The projector will show all folders and supported text files you have on your USB drive or TF Card.
  • Page 34: Settings

    Settings Menu The Settings Menu can be accessed by selecting on the main menu. SETTINGS Picture • Picture Mode • Color Temperature • Aspect Ratio • Noise Reduction • Screen • Projection Direction Sound • Sound Mode • Auto Volume Option •...
  • Page 35: Picture

    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. Noise Reduction •...
  • Page 36: Sound

    Sound Settings Sound Mode • Changes the sound mode depending on what is currently playing. Auto Volume • With Auto Volume on, the video can be opened with volume automatically.
  • Page 37: Options

    Option Settings OSD Language • Changes the language of the device. Restore Factory Default • Restores the projector to factory settings. Keystone • Allows the user to adjust keystone vertically. Slideshow Time • Changes the time each slide displays when playing a slideshow. Software Version •...
  • Page 38: Powerbank Mode

    Technical Details Powerbank Mode • The projector can be used as a power bank to charge your devices including smart phones, tablets, etc. AT&T...
  • Page 39 Technical Details Powerbank Mode • Connect your device to the projector through the USB port. • Find the Charge/Off/On switch at the back of the projector and toggle the switch to the Charge position.
  • 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 How to Correct Keystone If the image looks trapezoidal with the base larger, press the top button on the directional pad on the top of the projector or the button on the remote control until the keystone effect corrects and the picture turns into a square projection. If the image looks trapezoidal with the top larger, press the bottom button on the directional pad on the top of the projector or the button on the remote control...
  • Page 42: Grids

    Grids How to Turn On the Grid Function Available Grid Patterns... 1. In the Main Menu, select the icon. OVERLAYS 2. Use the left and right arrows to scroll through 32 grid patterns. 3. Select to turn off grid function..
  • Page 43: 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 buttons on the remote control until the image comes into focus, or use the focus adjustment buttons on the side of the projector 2.
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting The Projector Does Not Turn On Possible Causes 1. There is no power. 2. Cannot power on the projector from the remote control. Solutions 1. Check to ensure the power outlet source is good. Check the power adapter to ensure a proper connection with the wall outlet as well as the projector.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting Cannot Charge Smart Device / Power Bank Mode Possible Causes 1. Projector is off. 2. Projector battery is low. Solutions 1. Find the Power Switch on the back of the projector. Toggle the “Charge/ Off/ On” switch to the “ON” Position or the “Charge” Position. 2.
  • Page 46: Specifications

    Specifications Brightness: 1,200 Lux plugged in / 600 Lux with battery Native Resolution: 1920x1080 (1080P) Max Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K 30FPS) Battery Runtime: 3 Hours (Eco Mode), 2.1 Hours (Standard) Contrast Ratio: 2000:1 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Keystone: Vertical Projection Lens: Electronic Focus Image Size: 16~200 inches Light Source:...
  • 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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