WiFi
Connecting to WiFi
WiFi is a wireless networking technology
that can provide wireless internet access.
1. Enter Home Screen > WiFi.
2. Slide the WiFi switch to the ON position
to turn on WiFi.
3. The projector will scan for available WiFi
networks.
4. Choose a network name to connect to it.
5. If the network is secured, enter the
password and connect.
NOTE: Your projector automatically connects to the previously used WiFi network when in
range. When WiFi is connected, your projector will notify you by showing* (
status bar. In order to enter WiFi codes or data more easily you can connect a wireless
keyboard or mouse via the USB port.
Adding a WiFi network
You can add a WiFi network if the network does not broadcast its name (SSID), or add a
WiFi network when you are out of range. To connect to a secured network, you will need
the security details / password.
BLUETOOTH
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices
Bluetooth is used to connect to external speakers or to connect your phone as a music
player using the in-built projector speaker.
1. Enter Home Screen > Bluetooth.
2. Slide the Bluetooth switch to the ON position.
NOTE: When Bluetooth is on, the
icon will appear on the status bar.
Changing the Device name
1. Enter the Home Screen > Bluetooth.
2. Slide the Bluetooth switch to the
ON position to turn on Bluetooth.
3. Set name and password.
4. Enter Save.
SYSTEM SETTINGS
Applications Management: View and manage apps on your projector. Uninstall, disable
apps or clear data and cache.
Language and Input: Select your language and configure text input settings. (NOTE: This
model supports English language only.)
Date and Time: Set date, time, time zone and format. You can also use the
network-provided data. Your projector
can be controlled by a timer to shut down
and restart automatically.
Miracast: You can project media wirelessly
from a Miracast-capable (WiFi display
capable) device to the projector.
Recovery: Reset your projector to factory
default settings. All your personal data will
be erased including WiFi settings.
DEVICE SETTINGS
AUTO Keystone: Corrects any keystoning
of an image automatically.
To configure, close Auto Keystone first by
switching to Off position.
Projection Mode: Close AUTO Rotate
first by switching to Off position to
configure.
AUTO Rotate: allows your projector
to automatically change the orientation
based on the position of the device.
) on the
Digital Zoom / Horizontal Scale / Vertical Scale: Adjust the screen scaling or zoom.
Brightness Mode: Standard / Warm / Cool / Eco.
NOTE: The above setting options are Quick Settings but more options are available by
using the "Device Settings" key on the remote.
PERSONALISE
Wallpaper / Screensaver: Select a background image for the home screen.
Power On Options: Your projector has two options for Power On.
Auto Power On: Will auto turn on as soon as the power is connected.
Button Power On: Connect the power and manually press the Power Button on the
projector to turn on your projector.
Source Options: Choose which source you would like on start up.
HDMI: Your projector will project the HDMI
source every time it starts up.
AV: Your projector will project the AV source
every time it starts up.
Auto: Your projector will project any
available source every time it starts up.
Auto Shutdown if no signal: Your projector
will shut down automatically if no signal is
detected within 10 minutes.
3D SETTING
3D
Press the 3D button on the remote to
watch 3D videos with active 3D glasses
(3D glasses are optional).
3D setting
LR View Switch: You can adjust the
images for the left eye and right eye to
match the frequency of the displayed
images.
3D Format
1. There is a built in 2D to 3D video format converter on the projector. The projector can
complete the format conversion from 2D to 3D and then present a ready 3D video if the
native player on the projector is used.
2. If you are watching 3D videos online or from other source, like HDMI, you can adjust the
video mode into 2D Mode, or 3D-LR (Left-and-right or Side by Side), or 3D-UD (Up-and-down
or Top and Bottom), 3D-2D-LR (Left-and-right), or 3D-2D-UD (Up-and-down) manually here.
For Left-and-right formats, please select 3D-LR to watch 3D videos;
For Up-and-down formats, please select 3D-UD to watch 3D videos;
If you want to return to Non-3D videos, please select 2D or 3D-2D-LR, or 3D-2D-UD.
ANDROID SCREEN MIRRORING
1. Using Miracast
Please refer to the section on System Settings to locate Miracast Apps
1.1 Please keep the projector and phone WiFi setting to On position.
1.2 Select "Castscreen", "Miracast", "Smartview" etc. on your Android phone. Follow the
on-screen instructions to connect to the projector.
NOTE:
This projector does not support Smartphones requiring HDCP certification.
2. Using Ushare
Ushare is an application through which wireless connection between your phone / tablet / PC
and the projector can be achieved. You can stream music, photos and videos from your phone
/ tablet / PC to your projector. With Ushare, you can display your phone / tablet / PC screen
on your projector.
2.1 Enter Home Screen > Apps > Ushare
2.2 Use your phone to download and install the Ushare Application by scanning the QR-code
or visiting the website shown on the bottom of the projection screen; also shown on the
bottom left of the Home Screen.
2.3 Connect your phone and your projector to the same WiFi network (see Connecting to WiFi).
2.4 Open the Ushare application on your phone and connect to the device name shown on
bottom left of the Home Screen, then select the content you want to project.
NOTE:
To use Ushare Mirroring, your smart-phone's system OS version must be Android OS 5.0 or
above. Other apps can also be used eg. AirPin or EZ Cast.
APPLE iOS SCREEN MIRRORING
For iOS device's mirroring, please refer to Using AirPlay below.
Using AirPlay
1. Connect your iOS device and your projector to the same WiFi network.
2. On your iOS device, swipe up from the bottom of your screen to open Control Center.
3. Tap AirPlay or Screen Mirroring.
4. Tap the name of the device you want to stream content to.
NOTE:
When you choose an AirPlay device either select audio, photos or videos from your iOS
device to play on your projector. You can also select AirPlay mirroring to see your entire
iOS screen on the projector screen.
AirPlay Compatibility: iPhone 5 or later, iPad 2 or later, iPod touch (5th generation or later).
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Avoid damage to your eyes: Do not look
2. Please do not use in hot and
directly into the projector light when its
humid environments.
turned on.
4. Install away from the wall in order to
Warning:
maintain the performance of the
Do not block the projector vents or openings
projector. Please leave at least 30cm
between the projector and the wall.
Do not clean the device with chemicals, wipes or solvents
Do not use under the following conditions
- Extremely hot, cold or humid conditions
- Below temperatures of 5 C or above 40 C or above 80% humidity
- Areas susceptible to large amounts of dust and dirt
- Near any equipment that produce a strong magnetic field
- Direct exposure to sunlight
Warranty information: 12 months
The colour, appearance and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice
3. Please do not block the air
outlet or air inlet.
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