YABER Y21 - 1080P Projector Manual

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Do you have any questions on how it works? Please read this manual thoroughly before using the projector. Are you satisfied with your projector? If you have any issues, email your order number and description af your issue to: service@yabertech.com Send your email ASAP, as we want to fix your issues the first time you have them.

Customers sometimes can experience some confusion when using the projector, Rather than trying to communicate directly with us, many buyers instead just leave a review on the product page. However, most negative reviews are caused by non-standardized use rather than a defect in the product itself.

Actually, many problems can be easily solved by setting, such as no signal, no sound etc. We promise all the projectors have been carefully checked and packaged before shipping.

Therefore, if you have any questions, please contact us and give us an opportunity to improve. We guarantee that we will provide you more satisfactory solution.

Product Packing List

• YABER Y21 projector X1
• Remote control X1 (batteries not included)
• HDMI cable X1
• Power cord X1
• 3-in-3 AV cable X1
• VGA cable X1
• Instruction manual X1
• 2-in-1 AV cable X1
• Lens cleaning X1

Product Specification

DEVICE REMOTE

(Batteries not included)

DEVICE OVERVIEW

Bottom

STARTING THE DEVICE

Turn on the unit

1. Install two AAA batteries in the remote control before using.
2. Press the Power switch on the backboard so that the power light turns red.
   
3. Press the Power kev on the remote or panel, the indicator light will turn green.
   
4. Remove the lens cover of the projector, the lamp will start working 2 seconds later, when an image is projected on the screen the machine is working smoothly If the first projection screen is not the start up screen, press the button on the remote and select USB source
5. Adjust the keystone ring to get a rectangle shape.
6. Adjust the focus ring or rotate the lens of the projector to get the best image performance, (If it is still blurry, please try to adjust the projection distance)
7. If you connect other devices, be sure to select the corresponding source. If you do not select the correct source, the projector will not be able to detect the signal.
8. Press the Menu button on the remote control to enter the OSD Language to set your preferred language;

Turn off the unit

1. Press the Power button when the projector is in use, this will cause it to switch to standby mode.
2. When the projector switch into standby mode, the light will turn green from red.

IMAGE ADJUSTMENT

'When using the projector for the first time, it normally displays an unclear image. This is due to the lens being out of focus or incorrect trapezoid setting. Please follow the below steps to correct.

Keystone Correction

If the projected image is in a trapezoidal shape, please adjust the keystone ring to get a rectangle shape.

(Note: lf can not adjust the trapezoidal well, please place projector on a flat surface horizontally.)

The projected image may be blurry or difficult to see, this is due to lack of focus adjustment with the lens, please follow the processes below to adjust the focus.

Focus Adjustment

1. Rotate the focus ring slowly. At the same time, check the resolution point carefully. The best focus point for the lens would be where the image most clear.
   
2. Or you could rotate the lens of the projector slowly.
   

Note: If it is still blurry, please try to adjust the projection distance.

Adjust the Tilt Base

Adjust the height af the image by rotating the height screw on the bottom of the projector.
Note: The larger the tilt angle, the more difficult the focus is, so the smaller the tilt angle, the better.

PROJECTION DISTANCE AND SIZE

Please follow the data in chart below, to adjust the image size and the distance. (Aspect Ratio: 16:9, Default)

The image size depends on the distance between projector and screen, there may be 3% deviation among above listed data. Different settings cause various distances.

PRODUCT INSTALLATION

INSTALL ON THE CEILING

1. Please purchase an Universal Projector Ceiling Mount Kit and four M4 x 10 screws.
   
2. Open the 4 buttons on the back of the projector and use the M4 * 10mm screws to hang the projector on the stand.
   

SETTING UP THE DEVICE

The projector's normal start up screen is as follows. If the first projection screen is not this one, press the "S" button on the remote control to select USB source.

Select the Input Source

When the "No Signal" prompt appears, you need to select the input source:

1. Press the "S" button on the remote control to select the desired signal, then press the OK button on the remote control.
   
2. Once the signal is detected, the selected source information will be displayed on the screen after a few seconds.

Menu Setting Method

1. Press the "M" on the remote, then the menu picture will display on screen.
2. Press " " key, the menu will move to "PICTURE">"SOUND">"TIME">"OPTION"
3. Select the adjust interface, use " " key to choose the wanted item.
4. Press"OK" or " " adjust the item parameter.

PICTURE MENU

<X_ZOOM & Y_ZOOM>
When playing an image or video, if you want to reduce the size of the projected image or video, you can use the remote control to select the X_ZOOM & Y_ZOOM to adjust the projection size:

1. Click "X_ZOOM" to adjust the horizontal size of the projection image.
2. Click 'Y_ZOOM" to adjust the vertical size of the projection image

You can reduce the height and width of original size up to 50%.

SOUND MENU

Note:
If you connect an external speaker for audio output, please select the sound source you need:

1. Normal: The external speaker and the projector's built-in speakers emit sound at the same time.
2. Sound Box: Only the projector's built-in speakers will emit a sound.
3. Line: Only external speakers emit audio, the projector will not emit any sound.

TIME MENU

OPTION MENU

Connecting to the Computer

Using the HDMI or VGA cable in the package to connect with projector.
(An HDMI connection is recommended for projecting movies, videos, and other files which need to be HD.)

1. Turn on your computer and the projector;
2. Connect the HDMI/VGA cable to your computer's HDMI/VGA port;
3. Connect the other end to any available HDMI/VGA port on your projector;
4. Press the "Source" button to enter the interface of Input Source;
5. Select HDMI/ PC-RGB source to project any files on your computer:
6. On your laptop, hold down the key board keys to change your display mode:
   
   Computer only: is the default option — only displays on the main monitor,
   Duplicate: makes all of the monitors display the same thing duplicating the desktop on each monitor
   Extend: makes all of your monitors act like one big monitor extending the desktop across all of them
   Projector only: Displays only on the secondary monitor like a projector.
7. You can change your screen resolution:
   Choose Start Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Adjust Screen Resolution
   

(Note: VGA connection can only transmit analog signal af video not audio. An external speaker is required when the device is connected via VGA cable.)

Connecting to the Mobile Device

Connect with Android phone:
(Note: check if your Android phone supports MHL function or not, and the MHL-HDMI cable not included)

1. Connect the projector and the Android smartphone with the MHL-HDMI cable.
2. Choose the signal source: "HDMI'

Connect with IOS system:

1. Connect the projector and iPhone with Lightning-to-HDMI cable (not included)
2. Choose the signal source: "HDMI"

Connect with an Anycast:

1. Plug in Anycast with the micro usb port and another usb port to your power adapter.
2. Connect Anycast to your Projector's HDMI port and switch the Projector source to HDMI.
3. You will see the Anycast main menu on the Projector screen.

Connecting to the DVD Player

Use the AV cable in the package.

1. Turn on DVD player and the projector;
2. Connect the colorful female connectors to your DVD player's RCA cable;
   
3. Connect the black connector to the Audio-in port of the projector;
4. Connect the yellow connector of another side to the video port of the projector;
5. Press the Source button on the projector or the S button on the remote to select the correct AV source,

Or use the HDMI cable in the package:

Connecting to the Sound bar

1. Use the supplied AV cable to connect the sound bar to the projector.
   
2. Tum on the projector and the sound bar.

If the display of the projector available but without audio:

1. Due to copyright issues, the projector does not support Dolby sound. For the BD player, please turn off the Dolby Sound function.
2. Please go to Sound Menu-Sound Source to select the sound source you need:
   1. Normal: The external speakers and the projector's built-in speakers emit sound at the same time.
   2. Sound Box: Only the projector's built-in speakers will emit a sound.
   3. Line: Only external speakers emit audio, the projector will not emit any sound.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problems listed below might occur during the operation of your projector. Please refer to the possible factors which might cause the issue to do troubleshooting.

1. Why is the display of the projector available but without audio?
   • The Projector or the connected device (PC DVD etc.) is muted
   • Dolby sound is not supported, exit to play again
   • The audio format is not supported by the projector
   • VGA connection can only transmit analog signal of video not audio. An external speaker is required when the device is connected via VGA cable
   • Encryption applied to the videos or media player which holds the video. Try more videos to define this possibility
   • Exclude the above possibilities try another HDMI cable /external speaker, and a 2.0USB disk within 32G/USB hard disk within 1TB to play directly to check if the video and audio are both available.
2. Why is the audio of the projector available but without display?
   • The video format is not supported by the projector
   • Encryption applied to the videos or media player which holds the video
   • If the lamp of the projector is off with only audio playing, the lamp is defective. Please contact YABER for a replacement.
   • Try another HDMI cable if you select the HDMI input source
3. Why does the projection screen show no signal?
   • Make sure all cables are plugged correct and firmly
   • Make sure you select the right input source. For example, if you insert a USB drive; please select USB in the interface of Input Source
   • USB 2.0 disk is supported on this projector. If a USB 3.0 is connected, it will only show No Signal.
4. How can I do if the image is blurry or out of shape?
   • Adjust the focus and keystone ring by moving it leftward/rightward till it shows the best images
   • Place projector on a fiat surface horizontally or vertically. An inclination of any angle may result in blurry displays or uneven colors
   • Darker environment suggested achieving the best projecting performance
   • The eligible distance of 4.8ft/45inch- 16.4ft/200inch between the projector and projecting screen/wall
   • Projecting wall or screen is clean white if possible
5. How can I do if the image is up side down?
   • Enter Menu-Picture-Projection Direction to flip the projection image accordingly
6. How can I do if the projection screen is not square or allied horizontally?
   • Make sure the projector is placed on flat surface with projector light in the middle of the screen
   • Make sure the projector screen is placed horizontally.
7. How can I do if there is color distortion?
   • Make sure the video source has a fine resolution
   • Adjust the colors: enter Menu-picture-color Temperature, then select different modes and adjust the value accordingly
   • Reset the projector to manufacturer setting: enter Menu-Upton-Restore Factory Default to reset.
8. How can I do if the remote is unresponsive?
   • Make sure the batteries are installed correctly and the power is enough.
   • The remote works with the projector through the IR receiver. The remote works only when the IR receiver is within the direct reaction distance and will be unresponsive if the IR receiver is blocked or covered
9. How should I do if there are small dots on display?
   • It may be caused during installing or shipping, please contact YABER to get the video about how to clean it.
10. Can this projector support 3D effect?
    • The projector supports 3D video source, and 3D viewing performance is achievable with Red-Blue 3D Glasses; but please understand the experience will not be better than in the theater and we do not recommend it if you have a higher expectation about 3D effect.
11. Why doesn't anything work in the main interface especially with external storage connected?
    • Correct input source must be selected when you use the USB disk or other device; otherwise, No Signal will be shown on the screen,
12. Why doesn't the projector's amp light up?
    • Please contact YABER for assistance when this occurs.
13. What kind of cable do I need when connecting TV BOX, Fire stick and DVD Player to the projector?
    • HDMI cable for all devices mentioned above. For some PC without HDMI port, VGA cable will work. Certain DVD players require the AV cable connection,
14. Why does some lag / jerky appear when playing video or play games?
    • Due to the technical bottleneck of the current 1080p projectors, most of 1080p projectors on the market cannot smoothly play 1080p/60fps videos, Hope you could understanding

Please change the 1080p/60fps to 1080p/30fps. If the problem cannot be resolved, please contact service@yabertech.com.

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