APAC Opto Electronics SHOWMX HD-5 User manual

SHOWMX® Mini Projector
HD-5 User Manual
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SHOWMX®
APAC Opto Electronics Inc.
前鼎光電
Tzu Chiang Rd., Hsinchu Ind. Park,
Hukow, Hsin Chu County,
Taiwan
www.apacopto.com

Safety Information
Safety Instructions
1. Instruction information
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
2. Accessories usage
Do not use attachments and accessories not recommended by the manufacture as they may be
hazardous.
3. Avoid M F (Magnetic or lectric fields)
Do not use the projector close to TV transmitters, portable Tele-communication devices or other
sources of appliances generating a strong magnetic field. They may cause picture interference, or
permanently damage the projector.
4. Projector placement
a) Do not place projector on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product.
b) Place your projector on a level and stable surface. Do not place your projector on an unstable cart,
stand, or uneven surface, desk. Any mounting of this appliance should follow the manufacturer’s
instructions.
5. Power source
a) The compact power adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on
the marking label.
b) Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them.
c) Do not heat the power cord and do not place the power cord under the projector.
d) For added protection of this projector during a lightning storm, or when the projector is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time, disconnect it from the wall outlet.
6. Moisture and water
a) Do not use this product near water or in rainy and moist situations.
b) Do not use this projector near water or in contact of liquid.
c) Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
7. ye protection
DO not stare or face directly into the projector beam at all times.
8. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this projector yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.

WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR ANNOYING INTERFERENCE
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRJECTOR TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. AND USE THE RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES ONLY.
1. Never push objects of any kind into this projector through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
2. Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the projector.
. Do not touch the projector or its ventilation outlet while the projector is used for a long time as
it can become heated. Please do not block these openings.
4. Do not use this projector in direct sunlight.
5. Do not place the projector near any heat producing device. Leave a distance of 10cm or more
around the projector to ensure adequate ventilation.
6. Do not drop, throw or try to bend this projector.
7. Do not place heavy project right above this device.
8. If strange odor, noise, or smoke comes out of the unit, stop operating & unplug immediately.
9. Do not use this product during sports or under movement. It might lead to unexpected shortcut
to the circuit board, or damage to the lamp.
CAUTION
PLEASE FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord under the following conditions:
1. If the projector has been dropped, or the unit has been damaged.
2. If liquid has been spilled on to this projector.
. If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged or broken.
4. Foreign object has fallen in the projector, or something is loose inside.
5. If the projector has been exposed to rain or water.
6. If the projector does not operate normally after you follow the operating instructions.
Please contact your local reseller for service. Do not attempt to service the unit yourself.
BASIC CLA NING
•Turn off the device & unplug this projector from the wall outlet before cleaning it.
•Use a dry soft cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid aerosol cleaners.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Welcome to SHOWMX HD-5
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Contents of Package
1. Control Panel and Focus
1.4 Input Source Connections
1.5 Remote Control
Chapter 2: Projector Setup
2.1 Projection Method
2.1.1 Place projector in front of the screen
2.1.2 Place projector in the back of the screen
2.2 Adjust Projector Projection
2.2.1 Screen size & Projection distance
2.2.2 Manual Focus
2. Conventional Projection
2. .1 Connect to Computer or Notebook by VGA
2. .2 Connect to Compatible Sources by HDMI
2. . Connect to AV compatible (equipped) Video Sources by AV-in
2. .4 Multimedia projection by USB
Chapter 3: Basic operation
.1 Quick Setup
.1 Power On
.2 Power Off
. Power Indicator
.4 Adjusting the Projector Focus
.5 Adjusting Compatible Aspect Ratio
Chapter 4: OSD (On Screen Display)
4.1 OSD Menu Selection
4.2 OSD Menu Navigation

4.2.1 To Play Movie
4.2.2 To View Photo
4.2. To Play Music
4.2.4 Source Selections
4.2.5 Settings
Chapter 5: Appendixes
5.1 Troubleshooting
5.2 Specifications
5. Compliance Information

1. Welcome to SHOWMX HD-5
1.1 Introduction
SHOWMX HD-5 is a mini projector with DLP technology. In addition to providing
conventional function, HD-5 is also a portable multimedia projector when you
provide multimedia files with movie, photo, and/or music files in the USB disk.
1.2 Contents of Package
SHOWMX HD-5 projector comes with the items shown below.
SHOWMX HD-5
Main Unit
Power Cord
AC Adapter
.5mm A/V to
RCA Cable
User Manual
CD
Remote Control
(One V CR2025
Battery Preinstalled)
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card

1.3 Control Panel and Focus Ring
Button
Function
Power
Turn On/Off the projector
Back Back to previous page
Mode Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Goes
back to previous screen, or, to exit OSD screen
OK Go to sub menu, or to change settings on the OSD
menu. Play/Pause functions
Up Adjust functions on OSD menu. It will show on the tool
bar when playing multi-media files
Left Adjust functions on OSD menu. It functions as fast
backward key when playing multi-media files.
Right Adjust functions on OSD menu. It functions as fast
forward key when playing multi-media files.
Down Adjust functions on OSD menu. When playing multi-
media files, it’s hidden in the tool bar.
Focus
Ring To adjust focus & clarity of the projection image.
Focus Ring
Power
Mode
Up
OK
Right
Down
Back
Left

1.4 Input Source Connections
Connection Function
USB Port USB Disk as input source for play movie, photo, and
music.
HDMI Port HDMI video input from computer or laptop.
VGA Port VGA video input from computer or laptop.
AV In Component connections from vary video source.
Speaker Out Audio connection for speaker out or headphone.
IR Sensor
USB
Port
HDMI
Port
VGA
Port
Speaker
Out
AV In
Power

1.5 Remote Control
☛ Note:
1. Make sure there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor on
the projector that might interfere with the infra-red signal.
2. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the
IR sensor on the projector to function correctly.
The distance between the remote control and the sensor should not exceed 25 feet.
The battery for the remote control is included & installed already.
Button Function
1 Power
Turn On/Off the projector
2 Mode
Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu. Goes back to previous screen,
or, to exit OSD screen
3 Up
Adjust functions on OSD menu. It will
show on the tool bar when playing
multi-media files
4 Left
Adjust functions on OSD menu. It
functions as fast backward key when
playing multi-media files.
5 Back
Back to previous screen
6 Source
Switches current signal source to VGA,
HDMI, HDMI- D & AV
7 Mute
On/Off mute mode
8 Play/Pause
Enter to sub menu, or to change
setting on OSD menu. Play/Pause
9 Right
Adjust functions on OSD menu. It
functions as fast forward key when
playing multi-media files.
10
Down
Adjust functions on OSD menu. When
playing multi-media files, it’s hidden in
the tool bar.
11
Menu
Selects different menu options
12
Volume -
Adjusts the sound level up
13
Volume +
Adjusts the sound level down

2. Projector Setup
2.1 Projection method
2.1.1 Place projector in front of the screen
Position 1: Front View - this is more common!
Position 2: Invert Front View (mount projector on ceiling) *
* The image turns upside down, see ☛ .
2.1.2 Place projector in the back of the screen
Position : Invert Rear View (mount projector on ceiling) **
Position 4: Rear (place projector on desk and behind the screen)
**The image appears reversed, see ☛ .
☛ Use the Mode button on the projector or the remote control; then
go to Picture > Position (Front/Rear/Invert Front/Invert Rear), and then
select the desired projection method.

In rare situation, when projector is mounted on ceiling and behind the screen, it’s better
to turn projector with IR sensor pointing to remote control before securely mount the
projector.
2.2 Adjust Projector Projection
2.2.1 Screen size & Projection distance
Screen size & Projection distance Table (Unit: inch)
Diagonal screen size
d
d=1.179w
d=1.887h
Screen
Width
W
w=0.848d
w=1.6h
Screen
Height
h
h=0.53d
h= 0.625w
Projection
Distance
D
D=1.2343h
60 50.9 1.8 62.8
72 61.0 8.2 88.9
84 71.2 44.5 10 .7
100 84.8 5 .0 104.6
120 101.8 6 .6 125.6
1 6 115. 72.1 167.9
150 127.2 79.5 157.0
Position the projector horizontally to the screen for the best projection image.

2.2.2 Manual Focus
After moving projector back and forth to select preference screen size, then
manually adjust image clearness by turning the focus ring.
Trick
Projecting image, video, and presentation are not rocket science, you don’t have
to place projector by calculation or check related chart if playing in an easier way.
Here is a simple way to estimate the location of projector:
Use both hands to have rough arm spam width then add about 0% of its length
to quick estimating the distance between projector and screen.
(The average arm span of adult males in the US is likely to be around 69. inches
according to National Health and Nutrition Survey).

2.3 Conventional projection
2.3.1 Connect to Computer or Notebook by VGA
2.3.2 Connect to Compatible Sources by HDMI

2.3.3 Connect to AV compatible (equipped) Video Sources by AV-in
2.4. Multimedia projection by USB
SHOWMX HD-5 becomes a multimedia player to project freely by storing movie,
photo, and music data in USB disk.
☛ Please be advised, do not try to have projection practices in USB disk in non-
multimedia applications; i.e. PowerPoint presentation, Word or PDF bible study, or
Spreadsheet marketing analysis…etc. since only music, photo, and music files can be
coded in projector.

 Table of the supported display format by the projector
Signal
Resolution H-Sync(KHz) V-Sync(Hz) Composite VGA HDMI
NTSC
－ 15.7 4 60
●
－
○
PAL /
SECA
M
－ 15.625 50
●
－
○
640 x 480 1.5 60 ○ ● ○
640 x 480 7.9 72 ○ ● ○
640 x 480 7.5 75 ○ ● ○
800 x 600 5.2 56 ○ ● ○
800 x 600 7.9 60 ○ ● ○
800 x 600 48.1 72 ○ ● ○
800 x 600 46.9 75 ○ ● ○
1024 x 768 48.4 60 ○ ● ○
1024 x 768 56.5 70 ○ ● ○
1024 x 768 60 75 ○ ● ○
1280 x 800 49.7 59.8 ○ ● ○
1280 x 800 62.8 74.9 ○ ● ○
1280 x 960 60 60 ○ ● ○
1280 x 1024 6 .98 60 ○ ● ○
1280 x 1024 79.987 75 ○ ● ○
1400 x 1050 65. 60 ○ ● ○
1440 x 900 70.6 75 ○ ● ○
1440 x 900 55.6 60 ○ ● ○
VESA
1600 x 1200 75 60 ○ ● ○
640 x 480 5 66.68 ○ ● ○
8 2 x 624 49.725 74.55 ○ ● ○
1024 x 768 60.24 75 ○ ● ○
Apple
Mac
1152 x 870 68.68 75.06 ○ ● ○
480i 15.7 4 60 ○ ○ ●
SDTV
576i 15.625 50 ○ ○ ●
480p 1.469 60 ○ ○ ●
EDTV
576p 1.25 50 ○ ○ ●
720p 7.5 50 ○ ○ ●
720p 45 60 ○ ○ ●
1080i .8 60 ○ ○ ●
1080i 28.1 50 ○ ○ ●
1080p 67.5 60 ○ ○ ●
HDTV
1080p 56. 50 ○ ○ ●

3. Basic Operation
3.1 Quick Setup
Decide Projection Method,
see 2.1.1
Adjust Projector Position,
see 2
.2.1
Connections with Input Source,
see 2. & 2.4
Power On,
see .2
Adjust Focus,
see 2.2.2
&
.5
Prepare Remote Control,
see 1.5
Start Projection,
see 4.1 & 4.2
Play and njoy!
☺
☺☺
☺

3.2 Power On
1. Connect the power cord & AC adapter to
wall outlet and projector’s AC adapter jack.
2. The power button LED will turn RED when
power source is established.
. Turn on the projector by pressing
button on top of projector or the remote
control.
The power LED will turn BLUE from RED.
☛ If you see “No Signal” on the screen, check all the wires and cords are
connected correctly.
☛ Use the Mode button on projector Source button on remote to
select the input signal (s).
3.3 Power Off
1. Turn off the projector by pressing power button on projector or remote.
2. Next, the screen will turn off, and the projector now has entered the shutting
down mode.
. Once in the process of shutting down, the cooling fan continues to operate
about 8 seconds for cooling cycle.
4. The power LED will turn RED from BLUE when the cooling cycle is completed.
5. The projector has now entered standby mode.
☛
☛☛
☛ Make sure the projector has completed its shutdown process before disconnect the
power cord from the projector.
1
2

3.4 Power Indicator
L D Indicator
The LED Power button LED
on top of the projector
Stand by Red light
Power On Blue light
L D rror Message
Power LED Button Message
Flashing RED and BLUE times per second Temperature is too high
Flashing RED and BLUE 5 times per second. The projector system has problems
with its fans
Flashing RED and BLUE 1 times per second. The temperature is too high and
projector system has problems with
its fans
☛
☛☛
☛ Please shut down and unplug the power cords, wait for about a minute and then
restart the projector if the above situation occurs.
3.5. Adjusting the Projector Focus
1. When the projection image is not clear, you should first turn the focus ring
Until the image is clean and focus.
2. Ensure that the projector will focus at a distance from 18.8 to 150.4 inches
(0.5 to 4 meters).

3.6 Adjusting Compatible Aspect Ratio
The distance from the projector lens to the screen, and the video format each
factors in the projected image size.
SHOWMX HD-5 has default aspect ratio 16:10.
To be able to project a complete 16:9 or 4: aspect ratio image, the projector can resize,
and scale to the projector's native aspect width.
Since most projector screens are in 16:9 and 4: aspect ratio, when using
projection screen there will be black bars on top and bottom of16:9 screen and
on the sides of 4: screen as shown on below.
The difference of projection on wall and screen
Project to Wall Project to Screen
Plan Wall 16:9 Screens
(Black bars on the sides)
Plan Wall 4:3 Screens
(Black bars on top and bottom)