artograph Flare450 User manual

6-Step Quick Start Guide
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1. Powering on the device
2. Navigating the main menu
3. Loading files to the Flare 450
4. Accessing the grid overlays
5. Using the keystone feature
6. Troubleshooting file formats

If the logo does not appear, the projector battery is likely not charged. To charge the
device, simply plug the charging cable into the “DC” port in the back of the projector. You
can use the projector while it is charging.
1. Powering on the device:
Turn the device “ON” using the switch on the
left side of the projector. Set the device up so
that the lens is facing a wall.
After a few seconds, the “Artograph Flare 450” logo should begin projecting. This means
the projector is starting correctly.
A green light indicates the projector is fully charged, a red light indicates it is charging.

2. Navigating the main menu:
After a few seconds, the main menu will replace the Artograph logo in the projection area.
If the menu is blurry, use the focusing wheel above the lens to adjust for clarity. Some
models may have the focusing wheel on the side.
To navigate the main menu, use either the arrows on the top of the projector or on the
remote control. When you navigate to an icon, the subtitle of the icon will be grayed-out.
To select the icon, press the “OK” button on the top of the projector or on the remote.

Please note the remote must be pointed at the receiver on the back of the projector to
function properly.
3. Loading files to the Flare 450:
You have three options to load files onto the projector: USB drive (included), HDMI cable
(included), or TF-Card (not included).
For files loaded using a USB drive or TF-Card, the next step is to determine what kind
of file you are trying to project. If it’s a video file, click on the “VIDEOS” icon in the main
menu, then the picture of a USB drive.
If your files are in the correct format1, you will then see them displayed on the screen.
1 Video files must be MP4 or AVI.

If the file you are trying to project is a still image, click the “PHOTOS” icon and then the
picture of a USB drive.
If your files are in the correct format2, you will then see them displayed on the screen. If
your JPG file does not display, skip to Section 6 “Troubleshooting file formats.”
When you first click on an image, a toolbar will appear at the bottom of the screen so that
you can scroll through pictures without having to return to the previous screen. Use the
arrows on the remote control or the top of the projector to navigate between the different
commands on the toolbar.
Once you have located the file you want to remain on the screen, select the “pause”
button on the toolbar so that the projector does not automatically scroll through the rest
of your photos.
2 Still images must be either JPG/JPEG or GIF. If you do not see your file even though it is a JPG/JPEG, please
see section 6 of this quick start guide for troubleshooting.
Pause Prev. Stop Repeat All Random Off
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To dismiss the toolbar so that only your image is showing, press the “return” button on the
remote or the top of the projector.
The HDMI cord allows for direct connection to a HDMI-equipped computer or mobile device.
To project files this way, connect the projector to your computer or mobile device and then
select the “INPUTS” icon in the main menu. On the next screen, select the “VIDEOS” icon.
The projector will then begin projecting the screen from your computer or mobile device.
(Please note: The HDMI cable provided may not be compatible with some mobile devices such as Apple
products that require Apple-manufactured HDMI cables and adapters to work properly).
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4. Accessing the grid overlays:
There are multiple ways to access the 12 built-in grids. The easiest way is to press the
“GRID” button on the remote control or the file icon on the top of the projector. These two
options are best for accessing the grids AFTER you have selected an image to project.
Once the grid dialog box appears, you can change between different grids by simply
pressing the left or right arrows on the remote control or the top of the projector.
Once the grid dialog box appears, you can change between different grids by simply
pressing the left or right arrows on the remote control or the top of the projector. To dismiss
the dialog box and return to the main menu so that you can locate the image you want to
project, press the “return” button on the remote or the top of the projector. Once you have
returned to the main menu, follow the instructions in step 3 to locate your file.
To dismiss the dialog box after selecting the desired grid, press the “return” button on the
remote or the top of the projector. Alternatively, you can access the grids BEFORE you
select an image by selecting the “OVERLAYS” icon in the main menu.
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5. Using the keystone feature:
The keystone feature is available in photo or video
mode, and can be accessed with the Up/Down
buttons on the projector. In photo mode, pause
the slideshow, wait for the submenu selection to
disappear, then adjust the keystone.
You also have the option to adjust the keystone
before selecting your photo. To do this, hover over
the keystone icon in the main menu and press
“OK”. Then, use the “up” or “down” arrows to
adjust the keystone angle to the desired setting.
Then, follow step 3 of this Quick Start Guide to
select your photo.
6. Troubleshooting file formats:
A note about JPG/JPEG configurations: Not all JPG/JPEG are the same. The Flare 450
cannot read JPG/JPEG that have been altered from Baseline JPG/JPEGs to Progressive
JPG/JPEG in a photo editing program like Photoshop. To change the image back to a
baseline JPG, follow these steps:
b. Rename the file and click “Save”.
a. Select “File” and “Save as”. c. Once you click “Save”, the JPEG
Options box will appear. Click “Baseline”
or “Standard” and then “OK.” Your new
file is now compatible with the Flare 450.