M1+ Portable Cinema User Guide IMPORTANT: Please read this User Guide to obtain important information on installing and using your product in a safe manner, as well as registering your product for future service. Warranty information contained in this User Guide will describe your limited coverage from ViewSonic Corporation, which is also found on our web site at http:// www.viewsonic.com in English, or in specific languages using the Regional selection box in the upper right corner of our website.
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Table of Contents Introduction........................................................................ 1 Projector features..................................................................................................................1 Shipping contents ............................................................. 2 Package Overview................................................................................................................2 Product Overview............................................
Adjusting the Audio Mode................................................................................................... 26 Adjusting the Light source settings..................................................................................... 26 Reset All Settings............................................................................................................... 27 Eye Protection..................................................................................................................
Introduction Projector features The Portable Cinema providing users with high-performance LED projection and a userfriendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use. Some of the features may not be available on your projector. Actual performance may vary and subject to model specifications. • 360 degree smart stand enable instant Power ON / OFF (with Lens cover function). • Auto keystone to correct distorted image automatically.
Shipping contents Package Overview Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below. If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase.
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Controls and functions Projector ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Power / Enter - Press 3 seconds to power on/off the projector - Enacts the selected On-Screen Display(OSD) menu item. Volume down - Decrease the volume level. - Down Volume up - Increase the volume level. - Up Return - Return to the previous stage/level Battery indicator light - Indicates the status of the embedded battery.
Remote Control 1 2 4 5 3 6 9 7 10 11 8 12 13 15 14 1. Power button 9. LEFT / BACKWARD 2. Settings 10. RIGHT / FORWARD 3. Home 11. 4. Harman Kardon Settings 12. PLAY / PAUSE 5. Bluetooth Mode 13. RETURN 6. UP / KEYSTONE 14. Volume Up 7. OK 15. Volume Down 8. DOWN / KEYSTONE MUTE Remote control effectiverange Refer to the illustration about the location of the Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor(s).
Replacing the remote control battery 1. To open the battery cover, turn the remote control over to view its back, open the cover in the direction of the arrow as illustrated. 2. Remove any existing batteries (if necessary) and install two AAA batteries observing the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment. Positive (+) goes to positive and negative (-) goes to negative. 3. Refit the cover by aligning it with the base and pushing it back down into position.
Setting up Operating your projector This portable projector allows you to plug and play your devices so you can easily open multimedia files and hear audio straight from it’s built-in Harman Kardon speakers. For your safety and to maintain the quailty of this unit, refer to the following steps when operating your Projector.
Power On/Off Using power cord 1. Connect the power cord to the power adapter. 2. Connect the AC power cord to a power source 3. Connect the DC power connector to your projector. Charge the projector for 4.5 hours before using it in battery mode for the first time. IMPORTANT! • Use only the bundled power adapter to change the battery pack and supply power to your LED projector. • Ensure that your LED projector is connected to the power adapter before turning it on for the first time.
Using The Battery Warning message is displayed when the battery is running out. As your battery is low, the projector will be turned off in a minute. If the screen shows a low battery message, be sure to charge the battery. Battery using time information Status Time and Display Charging About 4.
Mount the Projector Screw a standard tripod into the screw hole on the projector. The tripod is not included.
Open the smart stand and adjust the focus ring • Open the smart stand by moving its lens cover down • Adjust the image focus of the projection onscreen by moving the focus ring up and down.
Adjust Projected Image The projector is equipped with a smart stand for adjusting the projected image Using Auto Keystone to adjust image (refer to details in Page 29) 12
Positioning your projector Screen size and projection distance table Adjust the LED projector’s distance from the screen using the below table: (a) Screen Size inch 24 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 mm 610 762 1016 1270 1524 1778 2032 2286 2540 (b) Image Width inch mm 21 531 26 664 35 885 44 1106 52 1327 61 1549 70 1770 78 1991 87 2212 16:9 image on a 16:9 Screen (c) Image height (d) Projection Distance inch mm inch mm 12 299 25 637 796 15 373 31 20 498 42 1062 25 622 52 1327 1593 29 747 63 34 871 73 1858 39 9
Using the menus The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. The OSD screenshots below are for reference only, and may differ from the actual design. Below is the overview of the OSD menu.
Launch the onscreen display by opening the smart stand of your projector OSD menus will be shown after ViewSonic start up screen. To use the OSD menus, please select your language first. 1. Press Settings button on remote to turn the OSD setting page on 2. Use < / > to highlight the Settings menu. 3. Press ▼ to highlight language and press to select a preferred Language. 4. Press OK to save the settings 5. Press Return / Home button to leave or return to Home page.
8 12 13 11 Adjusting your projector’s settings 15 14 Refer to the following steps when accessing the onscreen display menu options to adjust your projector settings: 1. Launch the onscreen display menu 2. Press< / >to select the menu option you would like to access 3. Press < / > to adjust the settings according to your preference. 4. Press OK to save the new settings. 5. Press settings to go back the settings page 6.
Connect the projector to your device 1 2 4 3 5 1. Please use the supplied USB-C cable to make sure the compatibility. 2.
Different menu options Switching input signal Different input signals can be used to connect with the projector. 1. Different source is shown on the OSD homepage. 2. Press < / > until your desire signal is selected and press OK. Once detected, the selected source information will be displayed on the screen for seconds. HDMI 1.4 / HDCP 1.
USB Reader • Flash Drive support up to 128GB • Format: FAT32 / NTFS • Hard disk support up to 1TB • FW update 19
M1+ FW Upgrade 1. Copy FW “MstarUpgrade.bin and M1+.bin)” to FAT32 USB from ViewSonic website 2. Power on the projector 3. Plug in USB with new FW (USB Format: FAT32) 4. Auto detect and pop up FW upgrade confirmation message 5. Click “Confirm” 6. Page with the loading bar will be appeared 7. After reached 100%, will return to ViewSonic start up screen for loading again 8. The whole upgrading process will take around 5~10 mins 9.
Wallpaper Select this menu option to change the OSD wallpaper. You may select your preferred picture from the pre-installed wallpaper collection. GO to Wallpaper > choose selected wallpaper and press OK Wallpaper example: Image Settings Aspect Ratio Go to Settings > Image Settings > Aspect Ratio Press < / > to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements, and press OK.
About the aspect ratio I n the picture below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas. OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas. 1. Auto: Proportional scaling of an image to fit the projector’s natural resolution in its horizontal width. This is suitable where the incoming image is neither in 4:3 nor 16:9 aspect ratios but where you want to make most use of the screen without altering the image’s aspect ratio. Image 16:10 Image 16:9 2. 3.
Auto Keystone Auto Keystone provides a rectangular screen image by automatically adjusting the Keystone number when there is a trapezoidal screen image caused by tilting of the projector. Go to Settings > Image Settings > Auto Keystone Press < / > to select: • ON: Automatically adjusts the Keystone number. • OFF: Manually adjusts the Keystone number.
Projector Position Personal preference and room layout will decide the installation location. Go to Settings > Image Settings> Projector Position Press < / > to adjust position. Press OK when finished. The projector is designed to be installed in one of the following locations: 1. Front Table The projector is placed near the floor in front of the screen. 2. Front Ceiling The projector is suspeneded upside-down from the ceiling in front of the screen. 3.
Optimizing the image Select the Display Mode The projector is preset with several predefined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type. To select an operation mode that suits your need, you can follow one of the following steps. Go to Settings > Display Mode Press up / down to select a desired mode. Press OK when finished. Display Mode Mode Maximizes the brightness of the projected image.
Adjusting the Audio Mode Go to Settings > Harman Kardon > Audio Mode Press up / down to select a desired mode. Press OK when finished. Mode Movie Bass Booster Instrumental Sound Mode Sets audio optimized for a specific genre. If available, you can press Harman Kardon on the remote control to adjust the projector’s sound mode. Adjusting the Light source settings Go to Settings > Light Source Mode Press up / down to select a desired mode. Press OK when finished.
Reset All Settings Returns all settings to the factory preset values. The following settings will still remain: Language, Keystone, Go to Settings > Reset Settings > All Settings Press < / > to select Reset / Cancel. Press OK when finished.
For single file: Press OK when finished. For multiple files: Click “Select”, boxes will be appeared in front of each file, press OK and up/down to select multiple files. Then select Copy / Paste / Cut/ Delete under “Select” button. Go to Homepage and select your sources again, Paste your selected files on your desired location.
Press OK on remote control or Enter on keypad to show the control bar when playing video / music / photo. Control playback by using the following buttons. Picture Video Backward Backward Play Fast backward Next Play Zoom in Pause Zoom out Fast Forward Rotate (left) Next Rotate (right) Volume Control Others (including 3D settings) Others (including 3D settings) Office support format Items I. II.
Multimedia support format Extension Codec .xvid Video Xvid, H.264 .avi Audio MP3 .mp4 Video H.264/MPEG 4 .mov Audio AAC .mkv Video H.264 .ts Video H.264, MPEG2 Audio MP3/AAC Video MPEG1, MPEG2 Audio DVD-LPCM Video MPEG1 .m4v .trp .tp .mts .m2ts .vob .
Using the 3D function This portable cinema features 3D function which enables you to enjoy 3D movies, videos, and sporting events in a more realistic way by presenting the depth of the images. You need to wear a pair of 3D glasses to view 3D images. If the 3D signal is input from an HDMI 1.4a compatible device, the portable cinema detects the signal for 3D Sync information and once detected, it projects images in 3D format automatically. To activate 3D functions: 1.
Video Control Menu 3D OSD menu 32
Wireless Connection Wireless Screen Mirroring Screen Mirroring provides a wireless connection for users to mirror the screen on their personal iOS or Android smart device. To use Screen Mirroring: 1. Open the M1+ Settings, and go to: Network Settings > Wi-Fi > On. 2. Connect the M1+ to your wireless router. NOTE: Ensure your device is connected to the same network as the projector.
3. On the Home Screen, select Screen Mirroring.
4. Once inside the Screen Mirroring menu, follow the below directions: NOTE: Ensure your device is connected to the same network as the projector. For iOS: 1. Access the drop down control menu. 2. Select the “Screen Mirroring” icon. 3. Choose “ViewSonic PJ-XXXX”. For Android: 1. Download and install the “Google Home” application and open it. 2. Pull-to-refresh the app and wait for 30 seconds. 3. “ViewSonic PJ-XXXX” will now be visible, select it. NOTE: • Some Android devices support direct “Casting”.
Using the Bluetooth Speaker The projector is equipped with a Bluetooth speaker that allows the user to connect their device wirelessly for audio playback. To connect and pair your device: 1. On the Home Screen, select Bluetooth Speaker. 2. When prompted, select “Confirm”.
3. Additionally, you can also use the remote control to activate the Bluetooth Speaker.
Apps Center View, launch, and uninstall Apps. 4. To view your Apps, select: Home > Apps Center. 5. Use the direction buttons to select the desired App. Then press OK on the remote control to launch the App. NOTE: Press the Home button on the remote control to return to the Home Screen at anytime.
To Uninstall Apps 1. Open the Apps Center by selecting: Home > Apps Center. 2. Use the directional buttons to select the desired App. 3. Press and hold OK on the remote control for three (3) seconds. The below dialogue box will appear: 4. Select OK to uninstall the App. NOTE: Press the Home button on the remote control to return to the Home Screen at anytime.
Aptoide The projector is pre-loaded with the Aptoide store, which allows users to download and install different Apps. 5. Select: Home > Apps Center > Aptoide. 6. Use the direction buttons to navigate the menu options. When you find your App, press the OK button to install the App. NOTE: • Users can install third-party Apps by .apk file via USB. However, some third-party Apps may have compatibility issues.
OSD Menu System Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected. The menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal. If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected, limited menu items are accessible.
Source Micro SD Main Menu Play Select Sub-menu Options Video Control Bar (appear with icon) Backwards / Forward / Fast backwards / Fast Forward / Play / Pause / Volume / settings Photos Control Bar (appear with icon) Backwards / Play / Forward / Zoom in / Zoom out / Rotate / settings Music Control Bar (appear with icon) Backwards / Play / Forward / Repeat / Shuffle Copy / Paste / Cut / Delete Screen Mirroring Image Settings Display Mode Settings Harman Kardon Aspect Ratio Auto / 4:3 / 16
Source Main Menu Sub-menu Color Mode Light Source Mode Information Local storage capacity App Storage Of Local Bluetooth Firmware Version NOTE: The info of WiFi/IP/MAC can be shown at information page.
Specification sheet Specification Projection system DLPTM 0.2” WVGA Native Resolution 854x480 Brightness 300 LED Lumens Contrast Ratio 120000:1 Display Color 1.07 Billion Colors Light Source LED Light source life (Nor/SuperEco) 30000 hours Lamp Watt 10W RGB LED Lens F=1.7, f=5.5mm Projection Offset 100%+/-5% Throw Ratio 1.
Net Weight 0.
HDMI Support Video Timing Timing Resolution Horizontal frequency (KHz) Vertical frequency (Hz) Dot Clock Frequency (MHz) 480i 720(1440) x 480 15.73 59.94 27 480p 720 x 480 31.47 59.94 27 576i 720(1440) x 576 15.63 50 27 576p 720 x 576 31.25 50 27 720/50p 1280 x 720 37.5 50 74.25 720/60p 1280 x 720 45.00 60 74.25 1080/24P 1920 x 1080 27 24 74.25 1080/25P 1920 x 1080 28.13 25 74.25 1080/30P 1920 x 1080 33.75 30 74.25 1080/50i 1920 x 1080 28.13 50 74.
HDMI Support PC Timing Resolution Mode Refresh rate (Hz) H-frequency (kHz) Clock (MHz) VGA_60 59.940 31.469 25.175 VGA_72 72.809 37.861 31.500 VGA_75 75.000 37.500 31.500 VGA_85 85.008 43.269 36.000 VGA_120 119.518 61.910 52.500 720x400_70 70.087 31.469 28.3221 SVGA_56 56.250 35.156 36.000 SVGA_60 60.317 37.879 40.000 SVGA_72 72.188 48.077 50.000 SVGA_75 75.000 46.875 49.500 SVGA_85 85.061 53.674 56.250 SVGA_120 119.854 77.425 83.000 XGA_60 60.004 65.
Resolution Mode Refresh rate (Hz) H-frequency (kHz) Clock (MHz) 1920 x 1200 1920x1200_60 59.950 74.038 154.000 640x480@67Hz MAC13 66.667 35.000 30.240 832x624@75Hz MAC16 74.546 49.722 57.280 1024x768@75Hz MAC19 75.020 60.241 80.000 1152x870@75Hz MAC21 75.06 68.68 100.00 3D Support Timing HDMI/DP 3D (BlueRay3D with info frame) Signal Resolution (dots) Aspect Ratio Refresh Rate (Hz) Support Frame packing 1080p 1920 x 1080 16:9 23.98/24 Yes 720p 1280 x 720 16:9 50/59.
USB-C Support Timing Timing Resolution Horizontal frequency (KHz) Vertical frequency (Hz) Dot Clock Frequency (MHz) 480i 720 (1440) x 480 15.73 59.94 27 480p 720 x 480 31.47 59.94 27 576i 720 (1440) x 576 15.63 50 27 576p 720 x 576 31.25 50 27 720/50p 1280 x 720 37.5 50 74.25 720/60p 1280 x 720 45.00 60 74.25 1080/24P 1920 x 1080 27 24 74.25 1080/25P 1920 x 1080 28.13 25 74.25 1080/30P 1920 x 1080 33.75 30 74.25 1080/50i 1920 x 1080 28.13 50 74.
Customer Support For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller. Note: You will need the product serial number. Country/ Region Website Country/ Region Website Asia Pacific & Africa Australia www.viewsonic.com/au/ Bangladesh www.viewsonic.com/bd/ 中国 (China) www.viewsonic.com.cn 香港 (繁體中文) www.viewsonic.com/hk/ Hong Kong (English) www.viewsonic.com/hk-en/ India www.viewsonic.com/in/ Indonesia www.viewsonic.com/id/ Israel www.viewsonic.
Limited Warranty ViewSonic® Projector What the warranty covers: ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSonic will, at its sole option, repair or replace the product with a like product. Replacement product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components.
g. Causes external to the product, such as electric power fluctuations or failure. h. Use of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic’s specifications. i. Normal wear and tear. j. Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect. 3. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges. How to get service: 1. For information about receiving service under warranty, contact ViewSonic Customer Support (please refer to “Customer Support” page). You will need to provide your product’s serial number. 2.
Mexico Limited Warranty ViewSonic® Projector What the warranty covers: ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSonic will, at its sole option, repair or replace the product with a like product. Replacement product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components & accessories.
Contact Information for Sales & Authorized Service (Centro Autorizado de Servicio) within Mexico: Name, address, of manufacturer and importers: México, Av. de la Palma #8 Piso 2 Despacho 203, Corporativo Interpalmas, Col. San Fernando Huixquilucan, Estado de México Tel: (55) 3605-1099 http://www.viewsonic.com/la/soporte/index.htm NÚMERO GRATIS DE ASISTENCIA TÉCNICA PARA TODO MÉXICO: 001.866.823.2004 Hermosillo: Distribuciones y Servicios Computacionales SA de CV. Calle Juarez 284 local 2 Col. Bugambilias C.