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- Page 1 TECHNOLOGIES M8 Ultra Short Throw DLP Laser Projector User Guide...
- Page 2 Caution! WARNING: The AAXA M8 is an RGB Laser Projector. It is a Class 1 Laser Product and complies to 21 CFR 1040.11 and 1040.11 except for conformance as a Risk Group 2 LIP as defined in IEC 62471-5. For more information see Laser Notice #57 dated May 9 2019 WARNING: CLASS 1 LASER –...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: M8U at a Glance Apps Menu M8U Introduction Connecting to Digital Input Remote Connecting to Type C Devices Accessories Picture Menu Chapter 2: Getting Started Chapter 4: Settings Menu Powering On / Off Brightness Menu Placement Advanced Settings Eye Safety... -
Page 4: Chapter 1: M8U At A Glance
M8U at a Glance Chapter 1 Main Unit ➀ HDMI ➁ USBC MIRROR ➂ Optical Audio ④ USB ⑤ Headphone Out AUDIO HDMI 1 HDMI 2 USBC MIRROR ⑥ OK/Power Button / F+ ⑦ Return ➀ ➁ ➂ ➃ ➄ ➅... -
Page 5: Remote
The side buttons on the projector can also be used to navigate through the menus. Note: The M8 features a Mouse Cursor Mode which can be activated by pressing the “Mouse Icon” on the remote control. This cursor allows users to manipulate content in apps that require a mouse to access. -
Page 6: Accessories
Accessories HDMI Cable USBC to USBC USBC Power Remote Control Power Cable Adapter (60 Watts) *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... -
Page 7: Powering On The Projector
Chapter 2 Powering ON the projector 1. The M8 requires a 20V 3A (60 Watts) USBC Power Source. Standard USBC Power Adapters will NOT power on the M8. Universal High Powered 20V 3A Power Supplies are required. The M8 includes a 65 Watt USBC 20V Adapter. -
Page 8: Chapter 2: Getting Started
The M8 will very quickly demonstrate which walls are out of alignment – this is not a projector fault. -
Page 9: Eye Safety
Eye Safety 1. Laser Warning – The M8 is a class 1 laser projector with a RGB laser light-source. The projector beam cone – of up to 24” away is dangerous for the human eye. DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM. -
Page 10: Focus Adjustment / Throw Distance
Focus Adjusment / Throw Distance Focus Adjustment The M8 features electric focus adjustment that can be ● controlled with either the remote control or on the projector. Press the focus button [F+], [F-] on the side of the projector ●... -
Page 11: Connecting Audio
Connecting Audio The M8 features 3 connection options: Optical Audio Bluetooth 5.4 3.5mm Headphone ● ● ● Wired Devices can be connected by directly plugging into the respective ports ● Optical Audio can be toggled on in the Settings -> Advanced Submenu ●... -
Page 12: Loading External Content
Loading External Content The M8U Projector can read files directly from both a TF Card and USB Drive. Supported file types include: MP3 / WMA / OGG / WAV / AVI / MP4 / JPG / GIF How to insert your TF Card Slide in your TF card into the TF card slot on the ●... - Page 13 Loading External Content (Cont) Once your TF Card or USB Drive is inserted into the projector, the files will be accessible through the Files Submenu. In this submenu you can search for Pictures, Videos, Music, or Office files. You will also see “Internal Storage” files. We do not recommend loading additional files in “Internal Storage”...
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Page 14: Chapter 3: Menu Screens
Chapter 3 Main Menu The M8 is based on an Android Operating System features an easy to use menu overlay that makes most projector functions accessible. Users can control projector settings, access HDMI or USBC input sources, play back videos or pictures, access streaming apps, and mirror smart devices. -
Page 15: Wifi Menu
WiFi Menu (How to connect to WiFi) How to connect to WiFi: • In the Main Menu, choose the “WiFi Setup” icon (Fig 3.1) • In the WiFi Menu, toggle the WiFi icon to “On” and select the WiFi network you desire. Enter password and connect. -
Page 16: Mirroring Menu
How To Screen Mirror Smartphone: • In the Main Menu, select “Mirroring” (Fig. 3.3) • The M8 allows users to wireless mirror their smart devices. For Android (including Samsung SmartView) mirroring the projector should be connected to 5ghz Router Access. - Page 17 Mirroring Menu To screen mirror, your devices and the M8U have to be connected to the same WiFi network. DMCA (copyright) content cannot be wirelessly mirrored. This includes content from streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, etc.
- Page 18 Mirroring Menu M8U_XX To screen mirror Samsung smart- To screen mirror iOS device, after phones, after connecting the M8U connecting the M8U and your and your device to the same WiFi device to the same WiFi network, network, select “Smart View”. please select “M8U_XX”...
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Page 19: Files Menu
Files Menu Opening A File: • Once your TF Card or USB Drive is inserted into the projector, the files will be accessible through the Files Submenu. In this submenu you can search for Pictures, Videos, Music, or Office files. You will also see “Internal Storage” files. We do not recommend loading additional files in “Internal Storage”... -
Page 20: Browser Menu
Browser Menu How to open an internet browser in the M8U In the Main Menu, select the “Browser” icon. Once the Chrome browser opens, use the remote control to move the cursor around. -
Page 21: Apps Menu
Apps Menu The M8 features an Android Operating System and enables the use of some Android Apps. In addition the M8 features the App Store feature which supports a variety of different downloadable Apps. To access more apps in the M8U: •... - Page 22 Apps Menu (Cont) The M8 features App Store functionality which allows users to download supported apps. Not all apps are region compatible. Some apps (such as Netflix) require mouse cursor mode. To use the App Store Click on the App Store Icon (Pictured Below).
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Page 23: Connecting To Device Via Digital Input
In the Main Menu, Select the “Inputs” icon, then select the “HDMI” Icon Connectivity to Multimedia Devices The M8 can connect to a variety of multimedia devices via the onboard HDMI and USBC ports. These devices can include: • HDMI Devices such as Smart TV Sticks (Like Amazon Fire Stick), Notebooks, Device Players, Smartphones, Tablets •... - Page 24 DEX (desktop) or mirroring mod. Please see page 22 “Connecting to Type C Devices” • Connecting a HDMI Device HDMI devices can be directly connected to the M8 Projector. Some Notebooks may not autodetect the HDMI connection. Users can then select “Display”...
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Page 25: Connecting To Type C Devices
Note: Not all USBC to USBC cables are compatible. Please confirm your USBC cable supports transmitting Video signals. A Video USBC cable is included with the M8. Note: Not all USBC mirror devices can be supported by the M8. Some devices such as large tablets (high power draw) cannot be supported. -
Page 26: Picture Menu
Picture Menu The Picture Menu allows the user to adjust the projector’s output image. Functions include Brightness (See page 25), Display (See page 28), and Focus (See Page 4) -
Page 27: Chapter 4: Settings Menu
Settings Menu Chapter 4 The Settings Menu can be accessed by selecting “Settings” in the Main Menu. Within the Settings Menu there are additional submenus that adjust projector configurations. • • Brightness Display • • Wireless Bluetooth • • Advanced Upgrade/Reset •... -
Page 28: Brightness Menu
Brightness Menu To change the brightness on your M8U • Select the “Settings” icon (Fig. 4.1)in the Main Menu then choose “Brightness” (Fig. 4.2) • Select your desired brightness mode (Fig. 4.3):Eco Mode/ Standard Mode/ Boost Mode Fig. 4.1 Fig. 4.2 Fig. -
Page 29: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings In the Advanced setting menu, you can set up: • Start Source: The Start source designates a boot to source after startup. This can either be HDMI 1, HDMI 2, or USBC • Power On Mode: The Power On Model (Secondary) allows for “Wake on Signal” configuration. •... -
Page 30: Language Settings
Language In the Language Settings menu, you can select your preferred language, and update Keyboard settings. -
Page 31: Display Settings
Display Settings In The Display Settings Menu the user can configure: Keystone: 4 Point Adjustment, Keystone Reset ● Projection Orientation: Front / Rear Projection, Standard / Inverted ● Image Mode: Auto, 4:3, 16:9 ● Color Temperature: Cool, Medium, Warm ●... -
Page 32: Keystone Adjustment Faq
Keystone Adjustment FAQ 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. Keystone Adjustments By adding a special, selectable algorithm to the scaling, some new projectors are able to alter the image before it reaches the projection lens. - Page 33 Keystone Adjustment FAQ How to Correct Keystone Select the corner(s) you would like to adjust, press “OK” ● Adjust the X and Y axis of each corner until the picture turns into a rectangular projection ● To reset Keystone adjustments, select “Restore” and click OK on your remote control ●...
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Page 34: Bluetooth Menu
Bluetooth Menu BLUETOOTH The M8 Features Bluetooth 5.4 low latency connectivity. For best results (lowest latency) connect your speakers using the optical audio port. How to Connect A Bluetooth Device (Audio Output) In the Settings Menu Toggle On the Bluetooth Function ●... -
Page 35: Back Up & Reset
Back Up & Reset BACKUP RESET reset update android BACKUP RESET Reset: Resets all user saved data in the device Use with caution ● Android Update: This checks for Updates and Updates the system as needed ● Update System: The system update checks for a new system update file that is typically a ●... -
Page 36: About
About Menu How to view M8U “About” information In the Settings Menu, go to the About Menu by selecting the “About” icon ● In the About menu,you can view System Version, AvailableStorage,IP address,and more. ●... -
Page 37: Chapter 5: Technical Details
Technical Details Troubleshooting 1. I cannot connect my iOS devices to the M8U Possible Causes Solution (For wired connection) Incorrect To connect your iOS devices with Lightning port to the M8U, please use the ● cables or connectors Official Apple Lightning to Digital AV Adapter and connect via the Digital AV port. To connect your iOS devices with USBC port to the M8U, please use a USBC ●... - Page 38 Technical Details 3. I cannot wirelessly screen mirror Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus, etc. Possible Causes Solution For wireless connection, DMCA Please use the built-in apps to stream DMCA Content or connect your devices to ● content including Netflix, Amazon the M8U using the proper cables／converters.
- Page 39 Technical Details 5. NO SYNC, NO SIGNAL Be sure to setup the computer to enable a video signal output. On some laptops this is done by pressing and holding Function ● F5 key. If using the M8U as an external monitor on Windows based systems, this can be done by selecting “extend my desktop to this monitor”.
- Page 40 Technical Details 7. NO PICTURE / FILE NOT SUPPORTED Possible Causes Solution The video source is not properly Check the video source signal to ensure that it is properly connected. Select the connected or selected current input source by choosing the input desired from the Inputs menu Incorrect file extension / Video is Please refer to “Specifications”...
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Page 41: Specifications
Specifications Brightness: 1100 Laser Lumens (Boost Mode) Maximum Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K 30fps) Native Resolution: 1920x1080 (1080p) Contrast Ratio: 2000:1 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Projection Lens: Electric Focus Image Size: 60~250 inches Light Source: 30,000 Hour RGB Laser Light Source Video in: 2x HDMI Ports (Compatible);... -
Page 42: Notes
Notes... - Page 43 Please direct all customer service inquiries to: AAXA Technologies, Inc. 17781 Sky Park Circle, Suite #F, Irvine, CA 92614 TECHNOLOGIES Tel: +1 (714) 957-1999 ｜ Email: info@aaxatech.com...
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