artograph Flare 450 User manual

User Guide

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, and 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.
WARNING: Please use this product as instructed. Misuse may
cause injury or death.
Caution!
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Table of Contents
1: Flare 450 Introduction
Flare 450 at a Glance ...............4
Remote and Touchpad..............5
Included Accessories ...............6
2: Getting Started
Powering On/Off...................7
Focus Adjustment/Throw Distance ....8
External Inputs/Outputs .............9
Connect to a PC via Mini VGA ........10
Connect to a PC via HDMI ...........12
Connect via Composite Video ........14
Connect to Other Devices ...........16
Connect to Speakers or Headphones ..18
Connect to TF/Micro SD Card ........19
Connect to USB Drive ..............21
3: Menu Screens
Main Menu ................... 24
Video Player Menu ............. 25
Photo Viewer Menu ............ 29
Music Player Menu............. 33
Text Viewer Menu .............. 36
4: Setup Menu
Settings ..................... 37
Keystone .................... 40
Grids........................ 42
5: Technical Details
Troubleshooting ............... 44
Specications................. 46
Warranty ..................... 47
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Flare 450 at a Glance
Touchpad
Boost Mode can only be used for 1 hour.
Focus Adjustment
DC
Port AV
Port
Power
Switch
Mini
VGA
Port
Card
Slot
USB
Port
HDMI
Port
Headphone
Out
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Remote and Touchpad
Both the touchpad 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 projector.
Power On/Off
Overlay Menu
Volume Down Volume Up
Media Player
Menu Navigation
Back
Main Menu
Navigation
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.
BackOverlay
Menu
Source
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Included Accessories
RemotePower Adapter
VGA Adapter Cable sold separately. Under various circumstances, the actual
accessories may be different from those shown in the pictures above.
HDMI Cable USB Drive
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Powering the projector ON
1. Connect the power cord to the projector.
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.
Powering the projector OFF
1. To turn off the projector, toggle the Power Switch to the OFF position. This will
fully turn off the projector.
Powering On/Off
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Throw Distance Diagonal Size
19" 20"
29" 30"
38" 40"
48" 50"
57" 60"
67" 70"
76" 80"
86" 90"
Throw Ratio 1.2
Projection Angle: 100% Offset
Minimum throw distance: 10 inches
Focus Adjustment / Throw Distance
16:9 Aspect Ratio
Focus Adjustment
Turn the wheel until the image becomes clear.
DIAGONAL SCREEN SIZE
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External Inputs and Outputs
Headphones
Speakers
Composite
Cable
HDMI
USB
Mini
VGA
Micro
SD Card
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Step 1:
Connect the large end of the VGA Cable
to your computer’s VGA port.
Connect to a PC via Mini VGA
VGA Adapter Cable sold separately
Step 2:
Connect the small end of the VGA Cable
to your projector’s Mini VGA port.
Step 3:
In the Main Menu, select the INPUTS
icon, and then select VGA.
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Connect to a PC via Mini VGA
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 Windows 10 computer – not all systems are the same.
NOTE: different operating systems may differ
Step 6:
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 select “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 1280x720.
Step 5:
Press Windows+P to toggle through display
settings. Select either “Duplicate” or “Extend”
depending on your viewing option.
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Connect to a PC via HDMI
Step 1:
Connect one end of the HDMI Cable to your computer’s HDMI port.
Step 2:
Connect the other end of the HDMI Cable to your projector’s Video In port.
Step 3:
In the Main Menu, select the INPUTS
icon, and then DIGITAL INPUT.
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Connect to a PC via HDMI
Step 4:
Enabling 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.
NOTE: different operating systems may differ
Step 5:
Press Windows+P to toggle through display
settings. Select either “Duplicate” or “Extend”
depending on your viewing option.
Step 6:
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 1280x720.
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Connect via Composite Video
Step 1:
Connect the 3.5mm Composite AV Cable to the back of the projector.
Step 2:
Connect the composite end of the AV Cable (Red, White,Yellow) to your device.
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Connect via Composite Video
Step 3:
In the Main Menu, select the INPUTS icon, then select RCA.
Some smartphones require video out capabilities to be displayed with the
projector. Check with your phone manufacturer.
Step 4:
Turn on your multimedia device.
Connectivity with multimedia devices
The projector can connect to many media devices including: iPod, iPhone, iPad, VHS
players, DVD players, Blu-Ray players, smart phones, cameras, video game consoles
and other peripherals with ease.
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Connect to Other Devices via HDMI
Step 1:
Connect one end of the HDMI cable to your projector’s Video In port.
Apple devices require a specialized Digital Input adapter (sold separately by Apple).
Step 2:
Connect the opposite end of the HDMI cable to your device.
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Connect to Other Devices via HDMI
Step 3:
In the Main Menu, select the INPUT icon, then select DIGITAL INPUT.
Some smartphones require video out capabilities to be displayed with the projector.
Check with your phone manufacturer.
Step 4:
Turn on your multimedia device. If available, select 1280x720.
Connectivity with multimedia devices
The projector can connect to many media devices including: iPod, iPhone, iPad, VHS
players, DVD players, Blu-Ray players, smart phones, cameras, video game consoles
and other peripherals with ease.
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Connect Speakers / Headphones
1. Connect your speakers/headphones to the projector’s audio port.
2. Ensure that the projector and/or the headphones are powered on.
3. Place the headphones on and enjoy!
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TF/Micro SD Card
How to insert your TF/Micro SD Card
1. Slide in your TF/Micro SD Card into the card slot on the side of the projector (facing
upside down with the metal facing up).
2. Gently slide the TF/Micro SD Card until it clicks into place.
How to access your TF/Micro SD Card
1. Once your TF/Micro SD Card has been inserted, you can navigate to any media
content category in the main menu.
2. After selecting the media content cat- egory, choose the TF/Micro SD card selection.
3. You can access data on your TF/Micro SD Card through the onboard media player.
Review the “Specifications” section of this manual to read about the supported file
formats. Note: Microsoft Office and PDF file formats are not supported. To view a
slideshow convert your slideshow into JPEG/JPG pictures first.
Up to 32GB
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Return brings you back to the main menu.
TF/Micro SD Card
Media Player menu
1. In the main menu select the type of file you wish to play.
2. Select the TF/Micro SD Card icon to acess your files.
File Menu System
The projector will show all folders and files you have on yout TF/Micro SD Card in the
C: drive. Use the touchpad to navigate to different folders or files.
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