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aaxa TECHNOLOGIES Pico Projec tor User Guide...
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Caution! WARNING: Please use this product as instructed. Misuse may cause injury or death. DO NOT use while driving Caution for Battery Use • Do not pierce or puncture the battery with sharp objects DO NOT expose to water or wet •...
Table of Contents Connecting to Speaker or Chapter 1: M4 at a glance Headphones Main Unit Front/Back Connecting a Micro SD Card Connecting to a USB Host Remote & Keypad Chapter 3: Menu Screens Accessories Main menu Chapter 2: Getting Started...
M4 at a Glance Chapter 1 Main Unit Front/Back Power Button Focus Wheel Power Switch M icroSD Card Slot H DMI Input Component Port U SB T V Antenna DC Adapter 3.5mm Audio V GA...
Both the keypad 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 M4 unit for all modes except DTV mode. In DTV mode the remote control is necessary to perform...
Accessories Gamma EXIT MENU VOL+ VOL- DOWN Menu Menu Internal Battery Power Adapter Remote (pre-installed) *Under various circumstances, the actual accessories may be different from those shown in the pictures above.
Press the power button again to put the projector in "Standby" mode Note: The M4 Projector battery does not charge when it is in operation. For first time operation charge the battery for 120 minutes to ensure a full charge.
Focus Adjusment / Throw Distance Focus Adjustment • Adjust the focus wheel left and right until the image becomes clear. Throw Distance Chart Distance (Meters) Screen Size (Inch) 16:9 Aspect Ratio Throw Ratio 1.360...
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Battery Pack Installation **Please not e that the battery pack is pre-installed in the M4. The instructions below is how to remove the battery unit if replacement is needed. 1. Remove the three screws circled in blue holding the M4 battery compartment .
Connecting to a Computer via VGA Step 1: Connect the large end of the to your computer’s VGA Cord VGA Adapter Step 2: to your M4 Connect the large end of the VGA Adapter VGA Cord Step 3: In the Main Menu Select “INPUT” icon...
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Connecting to a Computer Cont. Step 4: Enabling VGA or HDMI output on your Computer – To enable VGA or HDMI output on your com- puter most computers require “turning on” the video output feature. Each computer is different. Please consult your owner’s manual for instructions to enable VGA or HDMI output. Below are standard instructions for a Windows XP computer –...
Step 1: Connect one end of the to your computer’s HDMI Adapter HDMI Cord Step 2: Connect one end of the to your M4's HDMI Adapter HDMI Cord Step 3: In the Main Menu Select “INPUT” icon Select “HDMI” icon...
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Connecting to a Computer Cont. Step 4: Enabling VGA or HDMI output on your Computer – To enable VGA or HDMI output on your com- puter most computers require “turning on” the video output feature. Each computer is different. Please consult your owner’s manual for instructions to enable VGA or HDMI output. Below are standard instructions for a Windows XP computer –...
Connecting to HDMI Video Step 1: Connect one end of the to your M4’s HDMI HDMI Adapter Step 2: Connect one end of the to your devices HDMI HDMI Adapter...
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The M4 can connect to many media devices including: iPod, iPhone, iPad, VHS players, DVD players, smart phones, cameras, video game consoles and other peripherals with ease. *Smart phones will require video out capabilities to be able to be displayed with the M4.
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Setting up DTV Step 1: to your M4’s C onnect the cable end of the Antenna Adapter Antenna Cable * *Please follow the instructions on the following pages on how to set u p channels.
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Setting up DTV Cont. Step 2: In the Main Menu Select Digital TV I con **Upon first selection of the Digital TV Source, a “Please Run Channel Auto Scan” window will appear Please follow the instructions on the following page to set up channels.
Step 3: Setting Up Channels The M4 features DTV capability which enables the display of ATSC (North American) digital TV signals that are broadcast through the air or through analog cable TV. To setup DTV first connect either an external antenna or analog cable TV wire. We recommend a large antenna as DTV broadcast signals are notoriously hard to receive.
Connecting Speakers/Headphones Step 1: Connect your speakers/headphones the projector’s speaker adapter. 3.5 mm cord Speaker Adapter Step 2: Ensure the power and volume on your speaker or headphones is turned on Step 3: Place the headphones on and enjoy! *CAUTION for Headphone Use •...
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Micro SD Card How to insert your Micro SD Card • Slide in your SD card into the SD card slot on the front of the M4. (as shown in picture) • Gently slide the SD card until it clicks into place.
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Micro SD Card Cont. File Menu System • The M4 will show all folders and files Media Player menu you have on your SD Card in the C: • In the Media Player selection you can drive. choose from Videos, Audio, Pictures, •...
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USB Host How to insert your USB Drive • Slide your USB Drive into USB adapter. (as shown in picture) • Gently slide the drive until it cannot go in any further How to access your USB Drive • Once your USB Drive has been in- serted, you can navigate to any media content in the main menu..
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USB Host Cont. File Menu System • The M4 will show all folders and files you have on your USB Drive. • Use the directional buttons to navigate Media Player menu to different folders or files. • In the Media Player selection you can choose from Videos, Audio, Pictures, and Ebooks.
Chapter 3 Menu Screens Main Menu The M4 features a built in PMP (Portable Media Player) function. This function allows the projector to play videos, pictures, music files, and text. To access the main menu simply turn on the projector.
Video Player Menu Opening a file: • Select the video option from the main menu. • Select the hardware media the file is stored • Choose which file you wish to play. Select the “video” icon The M 4 will show all folders and files you have on your USB or microSD Drives. Use the directional buttons to navigate to different folders or files.
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Video Player Menu Playing Videos To use the video controls, use the directional keys to highlight the option you wish to choose. • To open the vide player menu, Move selection left press “OK” on projector. • To close the video player menu, Move selection right hit “back”...
Video Playback FAQ How do I loop a video? How do I preview a video? Choose the “video” option from the 1. Choose either USB or SD Card main menu for playback Navigate using either remote or onboard buttons to the file you wish to preview.
Choose which file you wish to play. Select the “photo” icon The M4 will show all folders and files you have on your USB or SD Drives. Use the directional buttons to navigate to different folders or files. Previewing Files: •...
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Photo Menu Viewing Pictures To use the photo controls, use the directional keys to highlight the option you wish to choose. • To open the vide player menu, Move selection left press “OK” on projector. Move selection right • To close the video player menu, hit “back”...
Photo Slideshow FAQ How do I play a slideshow? How do I manually control the slideshow? 1. Choose either USB or SD Card for playback After selecting the photo you wish to be displayed, you can press “play” to start the slideshow (as outlined in the previous FAQ).
Choose which file you wish to play. Select the “Audio” icon The M4 will show all folders and files you have on your USB or SD Drives. Use the directional buttons to navigate to different folders or files. Previewing Files: •...
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Music Player Menu Listening to Audio To use the audio controls, use the directional keys to highlight the option you wish to choose. Move selection left • To open the music menu, press “OK” on projector. Move selection right • To close the music menu, hit “back”...
Music Playback FAQ How do I loop a song? How do I create a song playlist? Insert your media device (either mi- 1. Choose either USB or SD Card croSD card or USB) into computer. for playback Make a new folder on media device (folder name will be the name of the playlist).
Color Range Slideshow time Battery Capacity Audio Equalizer Within the settings menu there are Audio Only three more submenus that allow you Setup to customize your M4 to the settings Menu Language Transparent you want. Restore Default Software Update (USB)
Picture Settings Picture Mode • Changes the picture mode to different settings depending on your choosing Color Mode • Adjusts the color temperature from hot to cool (red to blue). Zoom Mode • The “Zoom” mode allows users to select the aspect ratio or “zoom”...
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Picture Settings Cont. Slideshow Time • This mode allows the user to adjust the picture slideshow transition time (in seconds) Brightness • The brightness function allows the user to select between 4 different brightness settings (plugged-in mode only). Economy – Best mode for movie watching. Most vivid colors.
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Picture Settings Cont. Color Mode • The color mode allows the user to pick between Warm, Medium, and Cool color temperatures. The differences in each mode is changes to the Red, Green, Blue color-mix. A forth mode “user” allows the user to manually adjust the color-mix.
Sound Settings Equalizer • The equalizer allows the user to adjust the dynamic audio output range. There are four pre-defined settings and also a user programmable option Surround Sound • Adjusts the surround sound capa- bilities of the projector. Auto Volume (AVC) •...
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• Selectable menu languages include English, Spanish, French, and Chinese. Additional language options may be available through reflash. Please contact AAXA Technologies if another language support is required. Transparent • Adjusts the transparency of the settings screen Restore Factory Default •...
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Setup Cont. Software Update • Option Two – Self Boot. Insert the A firmware upgrade can be achieved • USB stick with the firmware into the USB port. Turn off through two options. Both options the projector by using the On/Off require the user to copy the new power switch on the side.
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, some new projectors are able to alter the image before it reaches the projection lens.
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• If the image looks trapezoidal with the base larger (as pictured right), adjustment can be made using the M4 remote provided. • If the image looks trapezoidal with the top larger (as pictured right), adjustment can be made using the M4 remote provided .
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 M4 as an external monitor on Windows based systems, this can be done by selecting “extend my desktop to this monitor”. The native resolution of the M4 projector is 1280x800.
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Technical Details Troubleshooting THE PROJECTOR DOES NOT TURN ON Possible Causes Solution There is no power Check to ensure the power outlet or battery source is good. check the power adapter to ensure a proper connection with the wall outlet as well as the proejctor.
Specifications Brightness 800 Lumens (Plugged In) 400 Lumens (Battery) Native Resolution 1280x800(WXGA) Maximum Resolution 1920x1080(1080P) Contrast Ratio 2000:1 Projectoin Lens: Manual Focus Image Size: 15~200 inches Lamp: Triple RGB LEDs with Vibrant Color Technology Life 20,000hrs Composite Video in: VGA(mini-VGA) HDMI(mini-HDMI) Audio Output: 2.0 W dual stereo speakers...
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Please direct all customer service inquiries to: AAXA Technologies, Inc. 1541 Parkway Loop Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 957-1999 info@aaxatech.com...
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