AAXA Technologies M5 User manual

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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 airow
from ventilation holes as this may
cause the projector to overheat
Keep the projector, battery, or
charger away from any heat sources
Caution for Battery Use
• Do not pierce or puncture the battery
with sharp objects
• Do not heat the product or expose it to
high temperature.
• Do not wet it or place it in any liquid
Caution for Headphone Use
• Prolonged use at high volume may
impair your hearing.
• High volume during walking or driving
may cause distractions and result in
injury or death

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
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 Viewer Menu
Chapter 4: Setup Menu
Settings
Brightness Feature
Keystone
Chapter 5: Technical Details
Troubleshooting
Specications
Notes
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M5 at a Glance
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Chapter 1
Power Switch
Micro SD Card
HDMI
USB Port
Main Unit Front/Back
VGA Port
Power Button
Focus Adjustment
AV Port
Headphone Out
Power On/Off
DC Port
Infrared Receiver
(Remote Control)

Remote & Keypad
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NOTE: Pressing power on the remote will only put the projector in STANDBY mode.
Toggle the “ON/OFF” switch on the side of the projector to fully turn the projector off.
Power On/Off Select Source
Input Exit/Back
Direction Pad
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.
On / Off
LED Lights
OK
Main Menu
Navigation
Keystone
Media Player
Menu Navigation
Keystone
Volume Up
Volume Down
Remote

Accessories
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*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.com
Tripod Remote
Power Adapter
A/V Cable
Carrying Case

Getting Started
1. Connect the power cord to the M5.
2. Connect the other end of the power cord into the wall power source.
3. Toggle the On / Off switch on the side of the projector to the “ON” position --the
projector should automatically turn on.
4. 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.
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Powering ON the projector
Chapter 2
Powering OFF the projector
Standby Mode
1. To transition to “STANDBY” mode, press the power button on the keypad or the
remote control.
2. The optical engine should power off and the fan should stop spinning. The projector
is now in “STANDBY” mode and can be turned on using the remote control.
*Note: Standby mode will still consume a small amount of power.
1. To turn off the projector, toggle the “Power Switch” to the “OFF” position. This will
fully turn off the projector.

Focus Adjusment / Throw Distance
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DIAGONAL SCREEN SIZE
16:9 Aspect Ratio
Throw Distance
Units: Inches
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Diagonal Size
Units: Inches
19
29
38
48
57
67
76
86
• Spin the focus wheel up or down until the image becomes
clear.
Focus Adjustment
Throw Distance Chart
Throw Ratio 1.20
Projection Angle: 100% Offset
*minimum throw distance: 10 inches

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External Inputs and Outputs
Headphones/speakers
Composite Cable
HDMI
VGA
USB Stick
MicroSD

Connecting to a Computer via VGA
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Connect one end of the VGA Cable
to your computer’s VGA Adapter.
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
In the Main Menu Select the “Inputs” icon and then the “VGA” Icon.
Connect the other end of the
VGA Cord to your M5’s VGA port.
Select “VGA” iconSelect “INPUT” 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 Win-
dows 10 computer – not all systems are the same.
Press Windows+P to toggle
through display settings. Select
either “Duplicate” or “Extend” de-
pending on your viewing option.
*NOTE: different operating sys-
tems may differ
Step 5:
1. Right click on computer
desktop and select “Screen
Resolution”
2. Display Properties window
will pop up
3. If a secondary monitor is
grayed out, click on it and se-
lect “Extend these displays”
in the “Multiple Displays” drop
down
4. If the image is blurry or the
text is not legible, adjust
the screen resolution. We
recommend 1280x800.
Step 6:
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Connecting to a Computer via HDMI
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Connect one end of the HDMI Cable
to your computer’s HDMI Adapter.
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
In the Main Menu Select the “Inputs” icon and then the “HDMI” Icon.
Connect the other end of the HDMI
Cord to your M5’s HDMI port.
Select “INPUT” icon Select “HDMI” icon

Connecting to a Computer Cont.
Step 4:
Enabling HDMI output on your Computer – To enable HDMI output on your computer most comput-
ers 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.
Press Windows+P to toggle
through display settings. Select
either “Duplicate” or “Extend” de-
pending on your viewing option.
*NOTE: different operating sys-
tems may differ
Step 5:
1. Right click on computer
desktop and select “Screen
Resolution”
2. Display Properties window
will pop up
3. If a secondary monitor is
grayed out, click on it and se-
lect “Extend these displays”
in the “Multiple Displays” drop
down
4. If the image is blurry or the
text is not legible, adjust
the screen resolution. We
recommend 1280x800.
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Step 6:

Connecting to Composite Video
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Connect the 3.5mm Composite A/V
Cable to the back of the M5.
Connect the composite end of
the AV Cable (Red, White,Yellow)
to your device.
Step 1:
Step 2:

Connecting to Composite Video Cont.
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 con-
soles and other peripherals with ease.
*Some smart phones require video out capabilities to be displayed with the M5. Check with
your phone manufacturer. 14
In the Main Menu
Turn on your multimedia device.
Select “INPUT” icon Select “RCA”
Step 3:
Step 4:

Connecting to HDMI Video
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Connect one end of the HDMI to
your M5’s HDMI Adapter
Step 1:
Step 2:
Connect the opposite end of
the HDMI cable to your device.
Note: Apple devices require a specialized
HDMI adapter (Sold separately by
Apple)

Connecting to HDMI Video Cont.
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 con-
soles and other peripherals with ease.
*Some smart phones require video out capabilities to be displayed with the M5. Check with
your phone manufacturer. 16
Step 3:
In the Main Menu
Turn on your multimedia device. If available select 1280x800 or 1920x1080.
Step 4:
Select “HDMI” iconSelect “INPUT” icon

Connecting Speakers / Headphones
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Connect your speakers/headphones
to the projector’s audio port.
Step 1:
Step 2:
*CAUTION: Prolonged use of headphones at a high
volume may impair hearing.
Ensure that the projector and/or
the headphones are powered on.
Step 3: Place the headphones on and enjoy!

Connect your speakers/headphones
to the projector’s audio port.
Ensure that the projector and/or
the headphones are powered on.
Micro SD Card
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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.
*Review the Specication
section of this manual to read
about the supported le
formats.
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.
• You can now access the data on your
SD card through the onboard media
player
Microsoft Ofce and PDF le formats are not supported.
To view a slideshow convert your slideshow into JPEG
pictures rst.
Note:
(up to 32 GB)

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Micro SD Card Cont.
Return: Brings you
back to the main
menu
File Menu System
• The M5 will show all folders and les
you have on your SD Card in the C:
drive.
• Use the directional buttons to navigate
to different folders or les.
Media Player menu
• In the main menu select the type of le
you wish to play.
• Select the MicroSD icon to acess your
les.