aaxa TECHNOLOGIES P8 Smart Mini Projector Wifi Bluetooth 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.
Table of Contents Chapter 1: P8 at a Glance P8 Introduction Remote & Keypad Accessories Chapter 2: Getting Started Powering On / Off Focus Adjustment / Throw Distance Connecting to Speaker/ Headphone Loading External Content Chapter 3: Menu Screens Main Menu Brightness Menu *Wifi Menu *Mirroring Menu Streaming Services Menu Office Menu Files Menu 1 Browser Menu 2 Apps Menu 3 *FAQ: Slideshow/ Zoom Connecting to Digital Input 4 Chapter 4: Settings Menu 5 Advanced Settings 6 Language Settings 7 Display Setti
Chapter 1 P8 at a Glance Main Unit Power Button Micro SD TF Card 12V D/C Power Focus Adjustment Digital AV (HDMI Compatible) Headphone Out USB-C Mirroring Type C Mirroring Standard USB 2.
Remote & Keypad Direction Pad Power On/Off Select Source Main Menu Navigation Volume Up Volume Down Keystone Adjustment Keystone Adjustment Media Player Menu Navigation Menu 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 P8 unit.
Accessories Tripod Power Adapter Remote *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 Powering ON the projector 1. 2. 3. Connect the power cord to the P8. Connect the other end of the power cord into the wall power source. Press the On/Off button at the back of the P8 for about 3 seconds, wait shortly and the projector should automatically boot up and turn on. Powering OFF the projector 1. 2. To turn off the projector, press the “On/Off” button.This will fully turn off the projector.
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.
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.
Loading External Content The P8 can read files directly from both a TF Card and USB Drive.
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 P8 (as shown in picture). • Gently slide the TF card until it clicks into place.
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.
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 the Files icon on the Main Menu ( See Page 21 for File Viewer Submenu). To load Text documents, select the Office icon.
Chapter 3 Menu Screens Main Menu The P8 features Android 10.0 Onboard and an Onboard Media Player. This function allows the projector to play videos, pictures, and music files directly from your connected devices. Menu • • • • • 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.
Brightness Menu To change the brightness on your P8: • Select the “Settings” icon (Fig. 3.1) in the Main Menu then choose “Brightness” (Fig. 3.2) • Select the brightness you wish (Fig. 3.3): Eco Mode/ Standard Mode/ Boost Mode Fig. 3.1 Fig. 3.2 “Boost mode” should only be used in low temperature, low altitude environments with adequate clearance of exhaust/ intake vents. A tripod is highly recommended. DO NOT block vents while operating in Boost mode. Fig. 3.
Wifi Menu (How to connect to Wifi) How To Screen Mirror Smartphone: • In the Main Menu, choose the “Wifi Setup” icon (Fig 3.4) • In the Wifi Menu, toggle the Wifi icon to “On” and select the Wifi network you desire. Enter password and connect. (Fig 3.5) Fig. 3.4 Fig. 3.
Mirroring Menu How To Screen Mirror Smartphone: • After connecting the P8 to wifi, in the Main Menu, choose “Mirroring” icon (Fig 3.6) • In the Mirroring Menu, choose Android or iOS (Fig 3.7) • Use built-in AirPlay, AirPinCast, AirPinPCSender to screen mirror from your iOS devices, Android portable devices or Windows PC Fig. 3.6 Fig. 3.
Mirroring Menu To screen mirror, your devices and the P8 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.
Mirroring Menu To screen mirror Android device, after connecting the P8 and your device to the same WiFi network, please use “Smart View”. To screen mirror iOS device, after connecting the P8 and your device to the same WiFi network, please select “AAXA P8” in the Screen Mirroring menu.
Streaming Services Menu After connecting the P8 to Wifi, select the “Streaming Services” icon in the Main Menu. Select the streaming service you wish to open. Streaming Services require subscription including paid subscription. Users are responsible for their own subscriptions. Not all streaming apps are compatible in all regions.
Office Menu In the Main Menu, select the “Office” icon to access the N Docs app.
FAQ: How to load a file in Office Load your external content to the P8 by using a USB stick or a Micro SD/ TF Card.
FAQ: How to load a file in Office In the main menu, select the “Office” icon. The office documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Templates) should show in “Office - Microsoft” Select “Microsoft” and choose the file you wish to open. Use the keypad on the top of the P8 or the remote control to nagivate.
Files Menu Opening A File: • Select the “Files” icon in the Main Menu ( Fig 3.8) • In the Files Menu, select the external content device (USB/ Micro SD - TF Card) that contains the file you wish to open (Fig 3.9) Fig. 3.8 Fig. 3.9 The P8 will show all folders and files you have on your USB or TF Card drive. Use the navigation buttons to select folders or files.
Browser Menu How to open an internet browser in the P8 In the Main Menu, select the “Browser” icon.
Apps Menu To access more apps in the P8: • In the Main Menu, select the “Apps” icon (Fig 3.10) • In the Apps Menu, select the app you wish to open (Fig 3.11) Fig. 3.10 Fig. 3.
FAQ: How to view photos as a slideshow How do I play a slideshow? 1. Connect the USB or Micro SD Card to the P8 2. In the Main Menu, select the “Apps” icon 3. In the Apps Menu, select the “Gallery” icon (Fig 3.12) 4. In the Gallery app, your photos and videos will be available to view as slideshows. Select the files you wish to open. Fig. 3.12 Fig. 3.
FAQ: How to zoom in and zoom out an image How to zoom in and zoom out an image • Open the image in the Gallery App • Use the “up” and “down” button on the remote control to adjust the size of the image • To “zoom in” an image, press the “down” button on the remote control • To “zoom out” an image, press the “up” button on the remote control Zoom out Zoom in Remote 25
FAQ: How to adjust brightness of an image How to adjust brightness of an image • Open the image in the Gallery App • Use the “up” and “down” button on the remote control to adjust the brightness level of the image • To make the image brighter, press the “up” button on the remote control • To make the image dimmer, press the “down” button on the remote control Increase Brightness Decrease Brightness Remote 26
Connecting to Device via Digital Input First, a digital input cable is required from your P8 to your other device. In the Main Menu Select the “Inputs” Icon Then select the “Digital Video” Icon Connectivity to Multimedia Devices The P8 can connect to many media devices including: computers, laptops, iPhones, iPads, DVD players, smart phones, cameras, video game consoles and other peripherals with ease. The P8’s digital input is compatible with HDMI interface. The connection type is “full sized”.
Connecting to Digital Input Video Devices Step 1: Connect one end of the Digital Input Cable to your device’s Digital Input port. Step 2: Connect the other end of the Digital Input Cable to your P8’s Digital Input port. Step 3: In the Main Menu, select the “Digital Video” Icon. Your P8 should now be mirroring the content from your device. Note: If you’re connecting to a computer or laptop and the projector does not automatically mirror it, read onto the next page for more information.
Connecting to a Computer via Digital Input Step 4: After connecting your projector to your computer or laptop via a digital input cable, you may need to enabe 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.
Chapter 4 Settings Menu The Settings Menu can be accessed by selecting “Settings” on the Main Menu.
Advanced Settings In the Advanced setting menu, you can set up: • Network & Internet • Bluetooth • Accounts Sign in • Apps • Device Preferences: About, Date & Time, Language, Keyboard & Autofill, Mouse Mode, Display, Inputs, Sound, Storage, Screen saver, Developer Options, Location, Security & restrictions, Accessibility and Rest 31
Language In the Advanced setting menu, you can select your preferred language 32
Display Settings In the Advanced setting menu, you can set up: • Keystone • Projection Direction • Mode Image • Color Temperature Keystone • Reset Keystone, Keystone Up, Keystone Down Projection Direction • Front Vertical, Rear Vertical, Rear Inverted, Front Inverted Mode Image • Auto Mode, 4:3, 16:9 • Medium, Cool, Warm Color Temperature 33
Keystone & Projection Direction Keystone reset • Reset keystone in the P8 • Add Keystone Up to the projection • Add Keystone Down to the projection Keystone up Keystone down • • • • Front Vertical Rear Vertical Rear Inverted Front Inverted 34
Keystone Adjustments FAQ What is keystone? • “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.
Mode Image menu & Color Temp.
Bluetooth Menu How to connect the P8 to bluetooth for audio out • In the Settings Menu, go to the Bluetooth menu by selecting the bluetooth icon • In the Bluetooth submenu, toggle the “On/Off” switch beneath the bluetooth icon to “On” • Select the desired bluetooth device. Make sure that your device is not connected to any other devices and it is placed near the P8.
Backup Reset Menu How to reset the P8 • In the Settings Menu, go to the Backup Reset menu by selecting the Backup Reset icon • In the Backup Reset menu, you can choose to Reset the P8, or Update Android or Update CPU 38
About Menu How to view P8 “About” information • In the Settings Menu, go to the About Menu by selecting the about icon • In the About menu, you can Update System, check Device Name, Restart, Check Status & Legal Information, check Model Name & Android Version, check Android Security Patch Level, Kernel version and Build, 39
Technical Details Troubleshooting I cannot connect my iOS devices to the P8 Possible Causes Solution (For wired connection) Incorrect cables or connectors To connect your iOS devices to the P8, please use the Official Apple Lightning to Digital AV Adapter and connect via the Digital AV port. AIRPLAY DOES NOT WORK Be sure to connect your iOS device and the P8 Projector to the same WiFi network.
Technical Details Troubleshooting IMAGE IS BLURRED Possible Causes Solution The Projector is not in focus. Adjust the focus with the focus adjustment buttons on the remote control until the image comes into focus, or use the focus adjustment buttons on the side of the projector The Projector is offset from plane / angle of operation.
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. Cannot power on the projector from the remote control. To power on the projector, press and hold the “On/ Off” button at the back of the projector. Next, if the projector is not powered on, press the Power button on the remote control.
Specifications Brightness: Native Resolution: Contrast Ratio: Aspect Ratio: Projection Lens: Image Size: Lamp: Video in: File Play Back Audio Output: USB Power Output: Operating System: USB: Power Consumption: Dimensions: Weight: Supported File Formats: Wireless Mirroring: Bluetooth Output: Wirless (WiFi) 430 Lumens 960 x 540 (qHD) 2000:1 16:9 Manual Focus 16~200 inches RGB LEDs with Vibrant Color Technology Life 30,000hrs HDMI (Compatible); 1080P, Type C Compatible USB Memory Stick reader (up to 64GB) Mic
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