LED projector E-Manual Projector A1
E18284 First Edition August 2021 COPYRIGHT AND WARRANTY INFORMATION No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Table of Contents About this manual.............................................................................................. 5 Conventions used in this manual................................................................ 6 Typography.......................................................................................................... 6 Multi-language versions................................................................................. 6 Safety precautions.....................................
Chapter 3: Using the onscreen display menu Using your LED projector for the first time..............................................38 Adjusting your LED projector's settings...................................................39 Using the Wi-Fi dongle....................................................................................40 For Android devices........................................................................................41 For iOS devices..................................................
About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your LED projector through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Knowing your LED Projector This chapter details the parts of your LED projector and its accompanying remote control. Chapter 2: Setting up This chapter shows you how to set up your LED projector and use its parts for input device connection.
Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be followed to complete a task. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can help complete tasks. WARNING! This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your LED projector's data and components.
Safety precautions Using your LED projector • Refer to the manual and take note of the safety instructions before operating your LED projector. • Follow the notes and warnings stated in the user manual. • Do not place your LED projector on uneven or unstable surfaces. • Do not use your LED projector in smoky environments. Smoke residue may cause build-up on critical parts and damage the LED projector or decrease its performance.
Caring for your LED projector • Switch off then unplug the LED projector from the power outlet before cleaning it. • When cleaning the LED projector’s housing, use a clean soft cloth dampened with water or a mix of water and neutral detergent. Wipe it dry using a soft dry cloth. • Ensure that the lens is cool before cleaning it. Gently wipe the lens using a lens cleaning paper. Do not touch the lens with your hands. • Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, benzene, or thinners on your LED projector.
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Focus lever This lever allows you to adjust the image focus. Zoom lever This lever allows you to adjust the image size. Power button Press the power button to turn your LED projector on or off. NOTE: In the event that your LED projector becomes unresponsive, unplug the power cord and wait until your LED projector shuts down.
Control panel buttons These buttons correspond to a specific LED projector setting as indicated below. Open main menu • Back • Enter Splendid menu (display modes) Mute Input • Select (up, down, left or right) • OK/Enter • Open main menu (when no menu is present) • Adjust keystone (up or down) • Adjust volume (left or right) NOTE: For more information on using your LED projector’s settings, refer to the Using the onscreen display menu section in this manual.
Front View Lens The lens projects video or image files onscreen from your input device. WARNING! Do not touch the lens using your hands or any sharp object. Remote sensor The remote sensor detects signal from your LED projector’s remote control, allowing you to access the LED projector’s control panel from a distance of up to 8 meters and a receiving angle of ±30 degrees.
Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter your LED projector. WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur.
Rear View Kensington® security slot The Kensington® security slot allows you to secure your LED projector using Kensington® compatible LED projector security products. Line out jack This jack allows your LED projector to provide an audio signal output. Line in jack This jack allows your LED projector to receive an audio signal input. Wi-Fi dongle port You can insert the bundled Wi-Fi dongle that allows you to mirror or cast content from your mobile device.
HDMI port This port is for the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connectors. This port is HDCP compliant for HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content playback. VGA port This port allows you to connect your LED projector to other VGA-compatible devices. Power output port This power output port provides up to 5V/1.5A of output voltage and current. You can connect your mobile device to this port to keep it charged.
Left View Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter your LED projector. WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur.
Right View Air vents The air vents allow warm air to exit your LED projector. WARNING! Ensure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur.
Bottom View Adjustable foot Rotate this adjustable foot to level the LED projector or adjust the height of the LED projector. Ceiling mount holes Use these holes to connect the LED projector to a ceiling mount. NOTE: For more details, refer to the Ceiling mount hole details section in this manual.
Positioning your LED projector Choosing a location Aside from using the LED projector as a tabletop device, you can also mount it on the ceiling using the ceiling mount holes on its bottom side. IMPORTANT! Ask a specialist or your retailer for assistance when mounting your LED projector to the ceiling. A qualified professional should do the installation process.
Projecting files from a mounted position After mounting your LED projector, you need to change its image position settings to ensure that files are automatically flipped and projected correctly onscreen. To change your image position settings: 1. Navigate to Display > Projector Position on your LED projector. 2. Select Front Ceiling, Rear Ceiling, Front Table or Rear Table to change the settings of your LED projector.
Ceiling mount hole details IMPORTANT! Ensure that the washers included in the ceiling mount kit are placed between the ceiling mount and screw to protect your LED projector and stabilize its position. 161.89 M4, DEPTH 10mm 12.4 70.00 72.34 214.68 22 Mount hole location Screw size Pieces of screw Front ceiling mount M4 X 24mm (Min. L) 2 Rear ceiling mount M4 X 12mm (Min.
LED projector remote control NOTE: Actual appearance may vary depending on model. Battery compartment The battery compartment allows you to use AAA batteries to power your LED projector’s remote control. NOTE: For more details on using the battery compartment, refer to the Replacing the battery section in this manual.
Remote control buttons These additional buttons allow you to use the LED projector from a distance of up to 8 meters. Power - Press this button to turn your LED projector on or off. Input - Press this button to change the input source. Back - Press this button to go back to the previous screen. Keystone - Press this button to adjust the keystone of your projection onscreen. Menu - Press this button to launch the menu Volume down - Press this button to decrease the volume.
Remote control effective range Remote sensors are located on the top and front of your LED projector. The remote control must be held at an angle of ±30 degrees perpendicular to the projector’s remote control to function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensor should not exceed 8 meters (about 26 feet). NOTE: Ensure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor on your LED projector.
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Operating your LED projector For your safety and to maintain the quality of this unit, refer to the following steps when operating your LED projector. A. Connect the AC power cord to a power source. B. Connect the AC power connector to your LED projector.
AC power cord requirements Use the correct AC plug type according to your current location. IMPORTANT! Contact your sales dealer if the AC power cord bundled with your LED projector does not match your local power source. NOTE: We highly recommend that you use a video source device that also uses a grounding type plug to prevent signal interference due to voltage fluctuations. For Australia and Mainland China For U.S.A., Canada, and Taiwan For Continental Europe For U.K.
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Adjust the height of the LED projector Your LED projector comes with a built-in stand that helps adjust the image height onscreen. WARNING! Ensure that the built-in stand is fully retracted before placing the LED projector inside the projector bag. NOTE: • Place the LED projector on a stable flat surface. • Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides of the LED projector. • Consult your dealer for special installation procedures like suspending the LED projector from the ceiling.
Screen size and projection distance Adjust the LED projector’s distance from the screen using the table below. Screen size LED projector Offset (A) Projection distance NOTE: The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 (1920 x 1080) and the projected image is in a 16:9 aspect ratio. Projection Distance (mm) Screen Size Screen Diagonal Offset (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm) Min. distance (Max. zoom) Average distance Max. distance (Min.
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Adjust the image focus and size NOTE: Use a still image when adjusting the onscreen display. Move the focus lever to adjust the image focus, and move the zoom lever to adjust the projected screen size.
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NOTE: The following screenshots are for reference only and may be updated without prior notice. Screenshots may also vary depending on the LED projector model. Using your LED projector for the first time Refer to the following steps when using your LED projector for the first time. NOTE: Ensure that your LED projector is connected to the power adapter before turning it on for the first time. We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your LED projector on power adapter mode. 1.
Adjusting your LED projector's settings To adjust your LED projector settings: 1. Press on your LED projector (or press the Menu button on your remote control) to launch the onscreen display menu. 2. Press the Up or Down button to select the menu option you would like to adjust. 3. Press OK button on your LED projector (or press the Mode/OK button on your remote control) to open the selected option's settings. 4. Press the Left or Right button to adjust the settings according to your preference. 5.
Using the Wi-Fi dongle The bundled Wi-Fi dongle allows you to project your mobile device’s screen or stream from your mobile device to your LED projector. The setup process may differ slightly between Android and iOS mobile devices. Before setting up the screen mirroring or casting, ensure to (1) insert the bundled Wi-Fi dongle correctly and (2) turn on the Wi-Fi on your mobile device.
For Android devices To mirror from your mobile device: 1. Make sure the Wi-Fi on your mobile device is enabled. 2. Tap Smart Mirroring or Cast and connect to your LED projector’s SSID as shown on the projection screen. 3. Begin projecting your mobile device’s screen to the LED projector. To cast from YouTube: 1. On your mobile device’s screen, navigate to Settings > Wi-Fi > and tap your LED projector’s SSID (as shown on the projection screen) from the network list. 2.
For iOS devices To mirror from your mobile device: 1. Make sure the Wi-Fi on your mobile device is enabled. 2. Tap Screen Mirroring and connect to your LED projector’s SSID as shown on the projection screen. 3. Begin projecting your mobile device’s screen to the LED projector. To cast from YouTube: Standard settings 1. On your mobile device’s screen, navigate to Settings > Wi-Fi > and tap your LED projector’s SSID (as shown on the projection screen) from the network list. 2.
Quick settings 1. Scan QR code 1 on the projection screen, then your mobile device will connect to your LED projector. 2. Scan QR code 2 on the projection screen, then your LED projector will connect to the Wi-Fi network. NOTE: • Ensure your mobile device and LED projector are connected to the same Wi-Fi network before you continue to the next step. • To connect to a different Wi-Fi network, repeat step 3 and select the Wi-Fi network you prefer on the web page. 3.
Onscreen display menu options ProArt Preset The options under this menu allow you to select a suitable color mode according to different input source. • Standard Mode - This option is optimized for document viewing. • sRGB Mode - This option is compatible with sRGB color space. • REC. 709 Mode - This option is compatible with REC. 709 color space. • Theater Mode - This option is optimized for movie viewing. • Scenery Mode - This option is optimized for scenery viewing.
ProArt Palette The options under this menu allow you to adjust image options to fine tune your image projection onscreen. • Brightness - Select this menu option to adjust the brightness of your projection onscreen. • Contrast - Select this menu option to adjust the contrast of your projection onscreen. • Saturation - Select this menu option to adjust the saturation of your projection onscreen. • Tint - Select this menu option to adjust the tint of your projection onscreen.
• Gamma - Select this menu option to adjust the gamma of your projection onscreen. • Color Setting - Select this menu option to adjust the color of your projection onscreen. Color Select any of the six-axis colors (RGBCMY) you wish to adjust. Hue Adjust the hue of the selected color. Saturation Adjust the saturation of the selected color. Gain Adjust the gain levels for RGB. • 46 Color Reset - Select this menu option to reset your color mode of your projection onscreen.
Display The options under this menu allow you to adjust how the image projection will be displayed. • Projector Position - This option allows you to change the way your projections are oriented onscreen based from the current location of your LED projector. • Keystone - Select this menu option to adjust the keystone of your projection onscreen. • Four Corners - Select this menu option to adjust the corners of your projection onscreen.
• Digital Zoom - This option allows you to zoom in, zoom out, and pan your projection onscreen. • 3D - Select this menu option to adjust 3D settings of your projection onscreen. • Background Color - Select this menu option to adjust the background color of your projection onscreen. Input The options under this menu allow you to select the input source for your LED projector. • Auto Source - This option allows you to turn Auto Source on or off.
Setup The options under this menu allow you to configure system settings for your LED projector. • Language - This option allows you to select the language to use on your LED projector’s onscreen display menu. • Power Settings - This option allows you to configure the power settings. NOTE: The DC 5V Out option in the sub-menu allows you to configure whether the USB port supports power output when your projector is turned off.
• High Altitude - This option allows you to adjust the fan speed to reflect the environment. On: Increases fan speed for high temperature, humidity or altitude. Off: Standard fan speed for regular conditions. • Security - This option allows you to change, enable or disable the security password. Password Protection On: A password is required to power on your LED projector and to enter the Security menu. Off: No password is required.
• OSD Timeout - This option allows you to set the number of seconds before the onscreen display menu disappears from your projection screen. • Control Method - This option allows you to select the way of control method between RS-232 and USB. • WiFi Setting - This option allows you to change the Wi-Fi band between 5GHz and 2.4GHz. • Information - Select this menu option to see an overview of information about your LED projector.
Turning off your LED projector 1. Press the power button. 2. When the following screen appears, press the power button again to completely turn off your LED projector.
Using 3D glasses Your LED projector supports 3D technology for an enhanced viewing experience. IMPORTANT! Purchase DLP Link 3D glasses. Your 3D files must be compatible with the 3D format. NOTE: For more details on viewing 3D files, refer to the user guide that comes with your 3D glasses. To view 3D files: 1. Play your 3D file, then navigate to Display > 3D on your LED projector. NOTE: The 3D mode is set to Auto by default. 2.
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Federal Communications Commission Statement Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 Product name: LED projector Model: A1 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules.
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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Specifications for A1 series LED projector A1 Display Display Technology 0.65” DLP® Light Source R/G/B LED Light Source Life 30,000 hours (Max.) True Resolution (native) FHD 1920x1080 Light Output (Max.) 3000 ANSI lumens Contrast Ratio 800:1 (Typical) Color Saturation (NTSC) 98% Rec. 709/sRGB (Coverage) Display Colors 1.07 Billion Colors Projection Throw Ratio (@16:9) 1.3~1.56 (100” @2.85m) Lens Projection Distance 1.15 ~ 5.
A1 Video Features HDCP Support Yes, 2.2 3D Support Yes Wireless Projection Yes (Android, iOS and Windows device) Audio Features Signal Frequency Power Built-in Speakers 10W (speaker) Analog Signal Frequency Horizontal: 15 ~ 101 KHz Vertical: 50 ~ 120 Hz Digital Signal Frequency Horizontal: 15 ~ 101 KHz Vertical: 24 ~ 120 Hz Standby Mode <0.5W Power Consumption 370W (Max.) Noise Level Acoustic Noise 32dBA (Standard Mode) / 28dBA (ECO Mode) I/O Ports Signal Input 2 x HDMI 2.
A1 Weight Net Weight (Esti.) 5.7 Kg Gross Weight (Esti.) 8.1 Kg Operating Temperature 0 ~ 40o C Operating Humidity 10 ~ 90% Accessories HDMI cable, Power cord, Remote control, USB WiFi dongle, Carrying bag, AAA battery x 2, Factory pre-calibration report, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card * Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. ** Product availability may vary by region. *** All brand and product names mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies.
Supported PC Timings VGA Resolution 720 x 400 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1280 x 720 1280 x 768 1280 x 800 1280 x 1024 1280 x 960 1360 x 768 1366 x 768 1440 x 900 1400 x 1050 1600 x 1200 1680 x 1050 640 x 480@67Hz 832 x 624@75Hz 1024 x 768@75Hz 1152 x 870@75Hz 1920 x 1080 (VESA) 1920 x 1200 62 Mode 720 x 400_70 VGA_60 VGA_72 VGA_75 VGA_85 SVGA_60 SVGA_72 SVGA_75 SVGA_85 SVGA_120 (Reduce Blanking) XGA_60 XGA_70 XGA_75 XGA_85 XGA_120 (Reduce Blanking) 1152 x 864_75 1280 x 720_60 1280 x 76
3D Video Format Timings (HDMI only) Video Mode 480i 480p 576i 576p 720/50p 720/60p 1080/50i 1080/60i 1080/24p 1080/50p 1080/60p Resolution 720(1440) x 480 720 x 480 720(1440) x 576 720 x 576 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 LED projector E-Manual Frame sequential v v v v v v v v Frame Packing Top-and-Bottom v v v v v Side-by-side (Half) v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v 63
HDMI (PC) Resolution 720 x 400 Mode 720 x 400_70 VGA_60 VGA_72 640 x 480 VGA_75 VGA_85 SVGA_60 SVGA_72 800 x 600 SVGA_75 SVGA_85 SVGA_120 (Reduce Blanking) XGA_60 XGA_70 1024 x 768 XGA_75 XGA_85 XGA_120 (Reduce Blanking) 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 1280 x 720 1280 x 720_60 1280 x 768_60 (Reduce Blanking) 1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60 WXGA_60 WXGA_75 1280 x 800 WXGA_85 WXGA_120 (Reduce Blanking) SXGA_60 1280 x 1024 SXGA_75 SXGA_85 1280 x 960_60 1280 x 960 1280 x 960_85 1360 x 768 1360 x 768_60 1366 x 768 1366 x 768
HDMI (Video) Timing 480i 480p 576i 576p 720/50p 720/60p 1080/50i 1080/60i 1080/24P 1080/50P 1080/60P 2160/24P 2160/25P 2160/30P 2160/50P 2160/60P Resolution 720(1440) x 480 720 x 480 720(1440) x 576 720 x 576 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160 LED projector E-Manual Horizontal frequency (Hz) 15.73 31.47 15.63 31.25 37.5 45.00 28.13 33.75 27 56.25 67.5 54 56.25 67.5 112.
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