aaxa TECHNOLOGIES User Guide
Caution! WARNING: Please use this product as instructed. Misuse may cause injury or death. DO NOT use while driving DO NOT expose to water or wet surfaces. Electric shock may occur.
Table of Contents Chapter 1: M5 at a Glance M5 Introduction Remote & Keypad Accessories Chapter 2: Getting Started Powering On / Off Focus Adjustment / Throw Distance External Input/Outputs Connecting to a Computer VGA Connecting to a Computer HDMI Connecting to Composite Video Connecting to HDMI Video Connecting to Speaker or Headphones 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 11 13 15 17 Connecting a Micro SD Card Connecting a USB Stick Chapter 3: Menu Screens Main Menu Video Player Menu Photo Viewer Menu Music Player Menu Text V
M5 at a Glance Chapter 1 Main Unit Front/Back Power Button Power Switch Infrared Receiver (Remote Control) HDMI Micro SD Card USB Port Focus Adjustment AV Port Headphone Out DC Port VGA Port 1
Remote & Keypad LED Lights Power On/Off Direction Pad Select Source Main Menu Navigation OK Volume Up Volume Down Keystone Keystone Media Player Menu Navigation Input On / Off Exit/Back Remote 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 M5 unit. NOTE: Pressing power on the remote will only put the projector in STANDBY mode.
Accessories A/V Cable Tripod Power Adapter Remote Carrying Case *Under various circumstances, the actual accessories may be different from those shown in the pictures above. Additional accessories are availbale for purchase at www.aaxatech.
Getting Started Chapter 2 Powering ON the projector 1. 2. 3. 4. Connect the power cord to the M5. Connect the other end of the power cord into the wall power source. Toggle the On / Off switch on the side of the projector to the “ON” position --the projector should automatically turn on. If the projector does not automatically turn on with the “Power Switch” toggled to the “ON” position, press the “ON/OFF POWER” button on the keypad and hold for 2-3 seconds to start the projector. Standby Mode 1. 2.
Focus Adjusment / Throw Distance Focus Adjustment • Spin the focus wheel up or down until the image becomes clear. Throw Distance Chart Throw Distance Units: Inches 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 Diagonal Size Units: Inches 19 29 38 48 57 67 76 86 DIA GO NA LS CR EE NS IZE 16:9 Aspect Ratio Throw Ratio 1.
External Inputs and Outputs USB Stick Composite Cable MicroSD VGA HDMI Headphones/speakers 6
Connecting to a Computer via VGA Step 1: Connect one end of the VGA Cable to your computer’s VGA Adapter. Step 2: Connect the other end of the VGA Cord to your M5’s VGA port. Step 3: In the Main Menu Select the “Inputs” icon and then the “VGA” Icon.
Connecting to a Computer Cont. Step 4: Enabling VGA on your Computer – To enable VGA 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 VGA output. Below are standard instructions for a Windows 10 computer – not all systems are the same. Step 5: Press Windows+P to toggle through display settings. Select either “Duplicate” or “Extend” depending on your viewing option.
Connecting to a Computer via HDMI Step 1: Connect one end of the HDMI Cable to your computer’s HDMI Adapter. Step 2: Connect the other end of the HDMI Cord to your M5’s HDMI port. Step 3: In the Main Menu Select the “Inputs” icon and then the “HDMI” Icon.
Connecting to a Computer Cont. Step 4: Enabling HDMI output on your Computer – To enable HDMI 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 HDMI output. Below are standard instructions for a Windows 10 computer – not all systems are the same. Step 5: Press Windows+P to toggle through display settings. Select either “Duplicate” or “Extend” depending on your viewing option.
Connecting to Composite Video Step 1: Connect the 3.5mm Composite A/V Cable to the back of the M5. Step 2: Connect the composite end of the AV Cable (Red, White,Yellow) to your device.
Connecting to Composite Video Cont. Step 3: In the Main Menu Select “INPUT” icon Step 4: Select “RCA” Turn on your multimedia device. Connectivity with multimedia devices The M5 can connect to many media devices including: iPod, iPhone, iPad, VHS players, DVD players, Blu-Ray players, smart phones, cameras, video game consoles and other peripherals with ease. *Some smart phones require video out capabilities to be displayed with the M5. Check with your phone manufacturer.
Connecting to HDMI Video Step 1: Connect one end of the HDMI to your M5’s HDMI Adapter Step 2: Connect the opposite end of the HDMI cable to your device.
Connecting to HDMI Video Cont. Step 3: In the Main Menu Select “INPUT” icon Select “HDMI” icon Step 4: Turn on your multimedia device. If available select 1280x800 or 1920x1080. Connectivity with multimedia devices The M5 can connect to many media devices including: iPod, iPhone, iPad, VHS players, DVD players, Blu-Ray players, smart phones, cameras, video game consoles and other peripherals with ease. *Some smart phones require video out capabilities to be displayed with the M5.
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! *CAUTION: Prolonged use of headphones at a high volume may impair hearing.
Micro SD Card How to insert your Micro SD Card • Slide in your SD card into the SD card slot on the side of the M5 (facing down as shown in picture). • Gently slide the SD card until it clicks into place. How to access your Micro SD Card • Once your SD Card has been inserted, you can navigate to any media content in the main menu. • After selecting the media content, choose the SD card selection.
Micro SD Card Cont. Media Player menu • In the main menu select the type of file you wish to play. • File Menu System • The M5 will show all folders and files you have on your SD Card in the C: drive. • Use the directional buttons to navigate to different folders or files. Select the MicroSD icon to acess your files.
USB Drive How to insert your USB Drive • Slide your USB Drive into the USB port (as shown in picture). • Gently slide the drive until it cannot go in any further. How to access your USB Drive • Insert your USB Drive into the projector. • Use the navigation pad to choose the USB Drive icon from the main menu to access your files. • Choose your desired file. *Review the Specification section of this manual to read about the supported file formats.
USB Drive Cont. Media Player menu • In the main menu select the type of file you wish to play. • File Menu System • The M5 will show all folders and files you have on your USB Drive. • Use the directional buttons to navigate to different folders or files. Select the USB Drive icon to access your files.
Chapter 3 Menu Screens Main Menu The M5 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. LED Direction Pad OK Input • • • • • On / Off Exit/Back Press the left and right directional buttons to choose an icon from the main menu. To select a menu option press the “OK” button in the middle of the navigation pad. To go back to the previous screen, press the “Back” button.
Video Player Menu Opening a file: • Select the “Video” icon (Fig. 3.1). • From the sub menu (Fig. 3.2), select the storage media with the stored files. • Choose which file you wish to play. Fig. 3.1 Fig. 3.2 The M5 will show all folders and files you have on your USB or MicroSD drive. Use the navigation buttons to select folders or files.
Video Player Menu While Playing Videos While playing videos the volume and keystone is adjustable. Further controls are available in the video player submenu - which is accessed through the “OK” button. OK Volume Up Positive Keystone Adjustment Volume Down Negative Keystone Adjustment OK Enter Video Player Submenu • To open/hide the video playback menu, use the “OK” and “Back” Buttons on the projector.
Video Player Sub-Menu Playing Videos The Video Player Sub-Menu can be accessed by pressing “OK” during video playback. To exit the Video Player Sub-Menu press the “Back” button or wait 5 seconds. To navigate the Playback Menu use the directional buttons on the navigation pad or remote to highlight the option you wish to choose (Fig 3.3). • To open/hide the video playback menu, use the “OK” and “Back” buttons on the projector.
Video Playback FAQ How do I loop a video? 1. Choose either USB or SD Card for playback 2. 3. 4. 5. How do I preview a video? 1. Choose the “video” option from the main menu 2. Navigate using either remote or onboard buttons to the file you wish to preview. 3. Highlight the file. *Do not select Navigate the folders until you the file, just highlight it. reach the file you wish to play. 4. Wait for 3-4 seconds. Highlight the file you want to 5.
Photo Menu Opening A File: • Select the “Photo” icon (Fig. 3.4) • From the sub menu (Fig. 3.5), select the storage media with the stored files. • Choose which file you wish to play. Fig 3.4 Fig 3.5 The M5 will show all folders and files you have on your USB or MicroSD drive. Use the navigation buttons to select folders or files. Previewing Files: • Press the directional keys to highlight the desired file. • Wait 2-3 seconds and a preview of the picture will show on the screen.
Photo Menu While Viewing Pictures While viewing pictures the keystone is adjustable. Further controls are available in the Photo Submenu - which is accessed through the “OK” button. OK Previous Picture Positive Keystone Adjustment Next Picture Negative Keystone Adjustment OK Enter Photo Player Submenu • To open/hide the Photo Playback menu, use the “OK” and “Back” Buttons on the projector.
Photo Sub-Menu Viewing Pictures: The Photo Sub-Menu can be accessed by pressing “OK” during picture slideshow playback. To exit the Photo Sub-Menu press the “Back” button or wait 5 seconds. To navigate the playback menu use the directional buttons on the navigation pad or remote to highlight the option you wish to choose (Fig 3.6). • To open/hide the photo playback menu, use the “OK” and “Back” button on the projector.
Photo Slideshow FAQ How do I play a slideshow? 1. Choose either USB or SD 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. Press “play” in the photo menu 5. Slideshow will now play. 6. NOTE: Selecting “repeat” will loop slideshow. How do I manually control the slideshow? 1. After selecting the photo you wish to be displayed, you can press “play” to start the slideshow (as outlined in the previous FAQ). 2.
Music Player Menu Opening A File: • Select the “Music” icon (Fig. 3.7). • From the Sub-Menu (Fig. 3.8), select the storage media with the stored files. • Choose which file you wish to play. Fig. 3.7 Fig. 3.8 The M5 will show all folders and files you have on your USB or MicroSD drive. Use the navigation buttons to select folders or files.
Music Player Menu Listening To Audio: To adjust the volume use the left and right button on the projector or the volumes keys on the remote. To navigate the playback menu, push the “OK” button to open the menu and use the directional buttons on the navigation pad or remote highlight the option you wish to choose (Fig 3.9). • To open/hide the music playerback menu, use the “OK” and “Back” button on the projector.
Music Playback FAQ How do I loop a song? 1. Choose either USB or SD Card for playback How do I create a song playlist? 1. 2. 3. 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. Move selection on music player menu to “repeat”, and confirm the selection. 5. The song will now loop after playback is finished. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Insert your media device (either microSD card or USB) into computer.
E-Book Viewer Menu Opening A File: • • • Select where the files are located from the main menu. Select the “Text” icon (Fig 3.10) Choose which file you wish to play. Fig. 3.10 The M5 will show all folders and files you have on your USB or MicoSD Drives. Use the navigation buttons to select folders or files. Viewing Text Files: The M5 Micro Projector allows you to view text files. Select the file you want to view in the file menu for the particular storage device on which the file is stored.
Chapter 4 Setup Menu The Settings Menu can be accessed by selecting “Settings”on the main menu Picture • • • • • Picture Mode Color Temperature Aspect Ratio Brightness Mode Projection • Sound Mode • • SLeep Timer Auto Sleep • • • • OSD Language Restore Factory Default Blending OSD Duration Sound Time Within the settings menu there are four more submenus that allow you to customize your M5 to the settings you want.
Picture Settings Picture Mode • Changes the picture mode to different settings depending on your usage. Color Temperature • Adjusts the color temperature from hot to cool (red to blue). Aspect Ratio • Changes the aspect ratio of the picture - Auto, 4:3, 16:9* Brightness Mode • Choose between Eco, Standard and Boost** Projection • Flips the projected image.
Sound Settings Sound Mode • Changes the sound mode depending on what is currently playing.
Time Settings Sleep Timer • Sets when projector goes to sleep. Auto Sleep • Sets auto sleep function where projector will turn off when not in use or if there is no signal.
Option Settings OSD Language • Changes the language of the device. Options include English, Spanish, Chinese, German, French Restore Factory Default • Restores the projector to factory settings. Blending • Blends images connected to device with background OSD Duration • Allows the projector to set a duration for the selected OSD language.
Brightness Feature There are 3 different power modes for the M5: Boost, Standard, and Eco. • • • Boost: The brightest mode. Only available while plugged in. Standard: A normal mode. Only available while plugged in. Eco: A battery saving mode that reduces picture brightness. 70 minute battery run time.
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. The result is a squared image, even at an angle.
Keystone Adjustments FAQ How to Correct Keystone • If the image looks trapezoidal with the base larger (as pictured right), press the bottom button on the directional pad on the top of the M5 until the keystone effect corrects and the picture turns into a square projection. • If the image looks trapezoidal with the top larger (as pictured right), press the top button on the directional pad on the top of the M5 until the keystone effect corrects and the picture turns into a square projection.
Chapter 5 Technical Details Troubleshooting IMAGE IS BLURRED Possible Causes Solution The Projector is not in focus Adjust the focus with the focus adjustment dial until the image comes into focus The Projector is offset from plane / angle of operation Move the projector so that it is both 180 degrees and on an evern plane with the screen. NO SYNC, NO SIGNAL 1. 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.
Technical Details Troubleshooting THE PROJECTOR DOES NOT TURN ON Possible Causes Solution There is no power 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. Confirm that the unit is charged and has enough power The power button was not held long enough To power on the projector, the power button needs to be depressed for a full 3 seconds.
Specifications Brightness: Native Resolution: Contrast Ratio: Aspect Ratio: Projection Lens: Image Size: Lamp: Video in: Audio Output: SD Card: USB: Dimensions: Weight: Supported File Formats: 900 Lumens 1280x800 2000:1 16:9 Manual Focus 10~150 inches Triple RGB LEDs with Vibrant Color Technology Life 20,000hrs Composite A/V VGA HDMI 2.0 W stereo speaker 3.5 mm audio jack MicroSD Card Slot (32GB maximum) 5 Pin USB 2.0 (Full Size) (32GB maximum) 6” x 6” x 1.8” 1.
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Please direct all customer service inquiries to: AAXA Technologies, Inc. 17691 Mitchell N., Unit #B Irvine, CA 92614 (714) 957-1999 info@aaxatech.
