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. DO NOT expose the projected LED image to your eyes or the eyes of others. DO NOT block or restrict airflow from ventilation holes as this may cause the projector to overheat. Keep the projector and charger away from any heat sources. Caution for Headphone Use • • Prolonged use at high volume may impair your hearing.
Table of Contents Apps Chapter 1: At a Glance 1 Smartphone Mirroring P2-A Introduction 1 Office Remote & Keypad 2 Chapter 4: Settings Menu Accessories 4 Application Manager Chapter 2: Getting Started 5 Networks Settings Connecting to WiFi 6 Bluetooth Settings Focus Adjustment / Throw Distance 8 System Settings External Inputs/Outputs 9 Backup & Reset Navigating the Main Menu 10 Projector Settings Loading External Content 12 About Videos Menu 16 Language Photos Menu 20 Chapter 5: Technical Details Connecting
P2-A at a Glance Chapter 1 Main Unit Front/Back TF Card Slot Touchpad Focus Adjustment USB Port Headphone Out Digital Input Power Button Power Port AV Port 1
Remote & Touchpad Select Source Power On/Off Mute Main Menu Navigation Volume Down Volume Up Video Play Menu Back Remote * P2-A does NOT support keystone feature. NOTE: Pressing power on the remote once will only enable or disable the remote control. In order to fully turn the projector off, hold the power button down on the remote or projector for at least 3 seconds.
Remote & Touchpad Cont. OK The P2-A incorporates a capacitive touchpad directly onto the top of the projector. This touchpad works in conjunction with a pointer and allows users to select icons, APKs, and scroll through the menu system. Like most notebook touchpads, the touchpad can be double-tapped for a click or used in conjunction with the Enter and Back buttons below the touchpad.
Accessories Tripod Power Adapter Remote A/V Cable *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.
Getting Started Chapter 2 Plugging In the projector 1. The P2-A needs to be plugged in and charged for four hours before operation. Powering ON the projector 1. 2. 3. Connect the power cord to the P2-A. Connect the other end of the power cord into the wall power source. Hold the power button for 3 seconds to start the projector. Powering OFF the projector 1. To turn off the projector, hold the power button off the projector. for 3 seconds. This will fully turn Connecting to WiFi 1.
Connecting to WiFi Connecting to WiFi: • Select the “Settings” icon (Fig. 2.1). • Select the “Network Settings” option and navigate to your WiFi network and click on it to connect. • A window will appear and ask for a password, please type it in. When finished, press “Connect” and the projector will connect to your WiFi (Fig. 2.2). Fig. 2.1 Fig. 2.2 Please see next page for steps to establish to a WiFi connection.
Connecting to WiFi FAQ Connecting to WiFi: P2-A features a WiFi chipset capable of 802.11 b/g/n connection. This means it is compatible with most WiFi routers. To connect to a WiFi router, follow the following steps: Step 1: Access the Network Settings Submenu: Settings -> Network Settings Step 2: Turn WiFi radio to “On” by highlighting and toggling the WiFi Button under WiFi settings Step 3: Select the appropriate Router Step 4: Enter the router password in the password selection (by pressing “OK”).
Focus Adjustment / Throw Distance Focus Adjustment • Spin the focus wheel up or down until the image becomes clear. Throw Distance Chart Throw Distance Unit: Inches 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 Diagonal Size Unit: 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 TF Card Digital Input (Mini) USB Stick Composite AV Headphones/speakers 9
Navigating the Main Menu Main Menu The Main Menu allows access to all the features of the P2-A.
Navigating the Main Menu Cont. Pop-Up Menu: The Pop-Up Menu appears after turning the projector on and it can be hidden by clicking the “down” arrow at the bottom of the screen. Double tap, hold down on the touchpad, and drag up to bring up the Pop-Up Menu. The Pop-Up Menu allows the user to access Previous Menu, Main Menu, Open Applications, and Adjust Volume.
Loading External Content The P2-A can read files directly from both a TF Card and USB Drive.
Loading External Content Cont. How to insert your USB Drive • Slide your USB Drive into the USB port. • Gently slide the drive until it cannot go in any further. (up to 32 GB) *Review the “Specifications” section of this manual to read about the supported file formats.
Loading External Content Cont. How to insert your TF Card • Slide in your TF card into the TF card slot on the side of the P2-A (as shown in picture). • Gently slide the TF card until it clicks into place. *Review the “Specifications” section of this manual to read about the supported file formats.
Loading External Content Cont. Once your TF Card or USB Drive is inserted into the projector, the TF Card or USB Drive Storage will be loaded automatically and the content can be found through: Videos Menu • Video can be played by clicking “Video” on the Main Menu. Photos Menu • Photo can be shown by clicking “Photos” on the Main Menu. Office Menu • .pdf, .docx, .xls, .ppt, .txt can be shown by clicking “Office” on the Main Menu.
Video Menu • • To view videos, access the content via the “Videos” icon (Fig 2.6). All sources will be displayed. Select the source and choose the video you want to view (Fig 2.7). Fig. 2.6 Fig. 2.
Video Submenu While Playing Videos While playing videos the volume is adjustable. To adjust volume, press the volume buttons on the remote or projector or access the Pop-Up menu and adjust through the volume icon. Further controls are available in the Video Player Submenu - which is accessed through the “OK” button. OK Enter Video Submenu • To open/hide the video playback menu, use the “OK” and “Back” Buttons on the projector. The Video Submenu allows the following functions i.
Video Submenu Cont. More functions can be accessed on the bottom-right corner by clicking the 3-horizontal points. i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii.
Video Submenu Cont. How do I loop a video? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. On the “Submenu,” click the 3-horizontal points to access more functions. Click “Play Mode“ and select from “Single,” “Repeat One,” “Repeat All.” To repeat a specific video, select “Repeat One.” To repeat all video, select “Repeat All.” To stop loop, select “Single.” Play Mode Menu How do I turn on the subtitles (if available)? 1. 2. 3. On the “Submenu,” click the 3-horizontal points to access more functions.
Photos Menu • • • Fig. 2.3 Fig. 2.4 To view pictures, access the content via the “Photos” icon (Fig 2.3). All albums from internal and external storage will be displayed (Fig 2.4). Select the album and choose the picture you want to view (Fig 2.5). Fig. 2.
Photo Menu Cont. • • • To access to the previous photo, drag the current photo to the left. To access to the next photo, drag the current photo to the right. Double press the “OK” button or double tap the touchpad once to zoom in on the picture. Double press the “OK” button or double tap the touchpad again to return the picture to its original size.
Connecting to a Computer via Digital Input Step 1: Connect one end of the Digital Input Adapter Cable to your computer’s Digital Input port. Step 2: Connect the other end of the Digital Input Adapter Cable to your P2-A’s mini Digital Input port. Step 3: In the Main Menu, select the “Video-In” Icon.
Connecting to a Computer Cont. Step 4: Enabling Digital Video output on your Computer – To enable Digital Video 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 Digital Video 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.
Connecting to Digital Input Video Source In the Main Menu Select the “Digital Input” Icon Connectivity to Multimedia Devices The P2-A can connect to many media devices including: iPod, iPhone, iPad, DVD players, smart phones, cameras, video game consoles and other peripherals with ease. *Some smartphones require video out capabilities to be displayed with the P2-A. Check with your phone manufacturer.
Connecting to Composite Video Step 1: Connect the 3.5mm Composite A/V Cable to the side of the P2-A. Step 2: Connect the composite end of the AV Cable (Red, White,Yellow) to your own male AV cable.
Connecting to Composite Video Cont. Step 3: In the Main Menu Select the “Video-RCA” Icon Step 4: Turn on your multimedia device. *Some smartphones require video out capabilities to be displayed with the P2-A. Check with your phone manufacturer for details.
Browser Browser • To access the website, select “Browser” from the Main Menu.
Streaming Applications Streaming Application • To access the Streaming Application, select “Streaming” from the Main Menu. • The P2-A enables video streaming from selected applications. Please visit the product website for additional information and firmware updates. Main Menu Screen • • Streaming Screen Streaming applications are accessible after WiFi internet service is established. Most applications require a log-in account.
Streaming Applications Cont.
Connecting to a Bluetooth Device Connecting to Bluetooth: • Select the “Settings” icon (Fig. 2.8). • Select the “Bluetooth Settings” option and navigate to your Bluetooth Device and click on it to connect (Fig. 2.9). • The projector features a Bluetooth radio (BT). The Bluetooth radio is designed to connect Bluetooth enabled device, typically a Bluetooth Speaker. The projector supports one Bluetooth device at a time. Fig. 2.8 Fig. 2.
Bluetooth Speaker To connect a Bluetooth Speaker Step 1: Access the Bluetooth Menu (Settings Bluetooth) Step 2: Turn on Bluetooth functionality Step 3: Turn on your Bluetooth device and enable discovery. This varies with each device. Some devices require the power switch to be turned “ON”.
Troubleshooting • Disconnecting. It takes 10-15 seconds for a BT device to connect or disconnect from the system. Failure to wait for this time could result in an improper connection. Check to ensure device is connected in the BT submenu. • If the Bluetooth device does not automatically reconnect please go to the Bluetooth settings and press on the device to reconnnect to it.
Apps All apps can be found and accessed under “Apps” from the Main Menu. Open an app: • Select the “Apps” icon (Fig. 2.10). • The application will open allowing you to select an app you would like to open (Fig. 2.11). Fig. 2.10 Fig. 2.
Smartphone Mirroring The P2-A employs a “HappyCast” smartphone mirroring system that is compatible with both Apple Airplay as well as Android systems. Mirroring with an iPhone or Apple Device: • Select the “Mirroring” icon (Fig. 2.12). • The application will open allowing you to activate Airplay on your iPhone or Apple device (Fig. 2.13). Fig. 2.12 Fig. 2.
iPhone Smartphone Mirroring Turning on Airplay • Swipe up on your iPhone and to access the Airplay option as shown above • Select Airplay and turn it on, it will show you the Happy Cast connection. Select it and make sure the mirroring is switched on Projector • You should already have the Happy Cast App opened on the projector and it will mirror the Apple device • Adjust the settings in the App if necessary * Both Projector and Apple devices should use the same WiFi connection.
Android Smartphone Mirroring Downloading HappyCast App • Please vist this URL: http://www.aaxatech.com/happycast.apk on your Android phone to download Happy Cast. • After finishing installing on the phone please open the Happy Cast App and connect to the projector’s Happy Cast connection. Projector • You should already have the Happy Cast App open on the projector and it will mirror the Android phone. • Adjust the settings in the app if necessary.
Office Menu Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF Documents • • Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF Documents can be viewed with the document viewer. To access the document viewer, select “Office” from the Main Menu.
Viewing Office Documents Cont. Choosing Documents to View • In the Office application, select “Folders” or “Cloud Storage” to view the files you wish to see. Office Viewer Application • Documents from the TF Card and USB Drive can be viewed. • Documents from Dropbox with accounts connected may be viewed. • Supported file formats include *.DOC, *.XLS, *.PPT, *.PDF. Office Main Menu Some file versions may not be compatible and file names must be alphanumeric only.
Viewing Office Documents Cont.
Viewing Productivity Documents Cont. Step 3: Highlight the Office File and click “OK” Step 4: The file should display automatically Note: For a more comprehensive user guide please visit our FAQ section or search online for Kingsoft WPS Office Viewer user guide Need help with the document viewer? Please e-mail us at pro_support@aaxatech.
Settings Menu Chapter 3 The Settings Menu can be accessed by selecting “Settings” on the Main Menu Within the Settings Menu, there are eight submenus that allow you to customize your P2-A.
Application Manager Application Settings • The Application Manager allows the management of onboard applications. The primary purpose of the Application Manager is to reset or remove existing apps 1. Clearing the App Data/Cache – Clearing the App cache is sometimes necessary to remove corrupted information and reset old logins 2. Force Stop – If an application is misbehaving use this function to stop the application 3. Uninstall – Use this function to uninstall unwanted applications 4.
Network Settings Network Settings • • Please see Connecting to WiFi section on Page 6 Click the 3 vertical points on the top-right corner and choose from “Add network,” “Saved network,” “Refresh,” and “Advanced” to adjust WiFi settings Within “Advanced” • • • • Network Notification- Choose whether to notify when a public internet is available Scanning always available - Choose whether to scan for networks all the time Keep WiFi on during sleep - Selection from “Always”, “Only when plugged in”, “Never”, a
Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Settings • • • • For Bluetooth Connectivity please see the Bluetooth (BT) page (Page 31) Bluetooth Enable On/Off After clicking the 3 vertical points on the top-right corner, there are three functions that can be chosen: “Refresh,” “Rename the device,” and “Show received files” The projector is visible to nearby devices while Bluetooth settings are open Bluetooth Settings 44
System Settings All settings can be found through System Settings • • • • Wireless & Networks - WiFi and Bluetooth Device - Display, Projection, Sound & Notification, Storage, Battery, Apps, and Screenshot Setting Personal - Location, Security, Accounts, Language & Input, and Backup & Reset System - Date & Time, Accessibility, and About Device 45
Backup & Reset Back Up My Data • Back up app data, WiFi passwords, and other settings to Google servers. • Set a backup account to backup the data. • Use this function to allow the automatic restore when reinstalling an app. • Erase all data on the device.
Projector Settings • • • Brightness – It allows the selection of different brightnesses as a result among front Standard, Eco, Bright. Colortemp – It allows the selection of different color temperatures as a result among Warm, Standard, Cold. Projection – It allows the selection of different viewing orientations as a result among front projection, rear projection, inverted front projection and inverted rear projection.
About The “About” displays the basic information of the projector which includes: • • • • • • • • • Status Legal Information Regulatory Information Model Number Android Version Android Security Patch Level Baseband Version Kernel Version Build Number About 48
Language Settings Language Settings • • • • Selecting a Language: The projector supports more than 30 languages Keyboard & Input Method: The input method is a standard AOSP English keyboard Physical Keyboard: CHESEN PS2 to USB Converter Trackpad: Pointer speed is adjustable Language Settings 49
Chapter 4 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 even plane with the screen 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.
Technical Details Cont. 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 pressed for a full 3 seconds.
Specifications Brightness: Max Resolution: Native Resolution: Contrast Ratio: Aspect Ratio: Projection Lens: Image Size: Lamp: Video in: Audio Out: Color: TF Card: USB: Dimensions: Weight: Power Consumption: Battery Life: Supported File Formats: Conformances: Android Operating System: Processor: RAM: Onboard Storage: WiFi: Bluetooth: 130 Lumens 1920x1080 (1080P) 854x480 (WXGA) 1000:1 16:9 Manual Focus 8~100 inches Triple RGB LEDs with Vibrant Color Technology Life 20,000hrs Composite A/V (3.
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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.
