artograph Inspire 1200 User manual

User Guide
Art Projector

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
Inspire 1200 Introduction
Introduction ......................4
Remote and Touchpad..............5
Included Accessories ...............6
Getting Started
Powering On/Off...................7
Focus Adjustment/Throw Distance ....8
Connecting Speakers/Headphones ....9
Loading External Content............10
Menu Screens ....................13
Brightness Menu ..................14
Video Player Menu .................15
Video Player FAQ ..................18
Photo Menu ......................19
Photo Slideshow FAQ ..............22
Connecting to a Device via Dig.AV.....23
Connecting to a Computer...........25
Connecting to a Device via USB-C ....26
Connecting to a Composite Video . 28
Music Player Menu............. 30
Music Player FAQ.............. 32
E-Book Viewer Menu ........... 33
Setup Menu
Settings ..................... 34
Picture ...................... 35
Sound ....................... 36
Options...................... 37
Powerbank Mode .............. 38
Keystone .................... 40
Grids........................ 42
Technical Details
Troubleshooting ............... 43
Specications................. 46
Warranty ..................... 47
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Touchpad Card Slot
USB-C Port
Comp. A/V Port
Headphone Out
DC
Port
Focus
USB
Port
Dig. A/V
Port
Speakers
Reset
Boost Mode can only be used for 1 hour.
Inspire 1200 Introduction
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OK
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.
Media Player
Menu Navigation
Back
Power On/Off
Volume Down
Inputs Menu
Volume Up
Electronic
Focus
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.
Main Menu
Navigation and
Keystone
Adjustment
Grids
Inputs
Menu
Back
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Included Accessories
Remote
Power Cord
Under various circumstances, the actual accessories may be different from those shown in
the pictures above.
A/V Cable
OK
Mounting Plate
for Tripod
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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 Power Switch on the side of the projector to the ON position – the
projector should automatically turn on.
3. If the projector does not automatically turn on with the power switch, press the
Power On/Off button on the remote to start the projector.
Standby Mode
1. To transition to “STANDBY” mode, press the power button on the remote.
2. The optical engine should power off and the fan should stop spinning. A red LED
light is on indicating that the projector is in standby mode. The projector is now in
“STANDBY” mode and can be turned on using the remote.
*Note: Standby Mode will still consume a small amount of power.
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
20" 19"
30" 29"
40" 38"
50" 48"
60" 57"
70" 67"
80" 76"
90" 86"
Throw Ratio 1.20
Projection Angle: 100% Offset
Minimum throw distance: 6 inches
Focus Adjustment / Throw Distance
16:9 Aspect Ratio
Focus Adjustment
To adjust the focus of the projector, press the + or -
buttons on the remote or use the focus buttons on
the side of the projector.
DIAGONAL SCREEN SIZE
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*CAUTION: Prolonged use of headphones at a high volume may impair hearing
Connecting Speakers/Headphones
Step 1: Connect your speakers/headphones to the projector’s audio port.
Step 2: Ensure that the projector and/or the headphones are powered on.
Step 3: Place the headphones on and enjoy!
Headphones/
Speakers
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The projector can read files directly from both a TF Card and USB Drive. Supported file
types include: MP3 / WMA / OGG / WAV / AVI / JPG / GIF / BMP
Loading External Content
USB Port (up to 64GB)
Card Slot (up to 64GB)
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Loading External Content
How to insert your USB Drive
Gently slide your USB Drive into the USB port until it cannot go in any further.
How to insert your TF Card
Gently slide your TF Card into the TF Card slot until it clicks in place.
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Loading External Content
Once your TF Card or USB Drive is inserted into the projector, the TF Card or USB
Drive Storage will be loaded automatically and the content can be found throught
the PHOTOS, VIDEOS and MUSIC icons located on the Main Menu, depending on the
file type you wish to play. Loaded content can also be found through the TEXT icon,
located within the Settings Menu.
TEXT
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Menu Screens
Main Menu
The projector features a built-in PMP (Portable Media Player) function. This function
allows the projector to play videos, pictures, music files, and text directly from your
connected devices.
1. Press the left and right directional buttons to choose an icon from the main menu.
2. To select a menu option, press the OK button in the middle of the navigation pad.
3. To go back to the previous screen, press the BACK button.
4. To return to the main menu, press the RETURN button twice.
Inputs
Menu
Back
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Brightness Menu
To change the brightness:
1. Select the BRIGHTNESS icon.
2. Select the brightness you wish.
3. Choose among Eco, Standard or Boost.
NOTE: Only Eco and Standard Mode are available when using the battery.
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Video Player Menu
Opening a file:
1. Select the VIDEOS icon.
2. From the submenu, select the storage media with the stored files.
3. Choose which file you wish to play. The projector will show all folders and supported
video files you have on you USB or TF Card.
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Video Player Menu
While Playing Videos:
While playing videos, the volume is adjustable. Further controls are available in
the video player submenu which is accessed through the OK button. The projector
supports AVI video and may or may not play other video file types.
On the remote, the UP and DOWN arrow buttons also control the keystone adjustment.
The volume control on the remote is done through the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN
buttons only.
Volume down
Volume up
Positive keystone adjustment
Negative keystone adjustment
Enter video player submenu
To open/hide the video playback menu,
use the OK or DOWN buttons on the
projector or remote
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Video Player Submenu
Playing Videos:
The Video Player Submenu can be accessed by pressing OK during video playback.
To exit the Video Player Submenu, press the BACK button. To navigate the Playback
Menu, use the directional buttons on the navigation pad or remote to highlight the
option you wish to choose. To open/hide the video playback menu, use the OK and
BACK buttons on the projector.
Pause
00:00:59 / 00:04:20
FB Prev Stop R_ALL MuteFF Next
Move selection left
Move selection right
Confirm selection
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Video Playback FAQ
How do I loop a video?
1. Choose either USB or TF Card for playback.
2. Navigate the folders until you reach the file you wish to play.
3. Highlight the file you want to play, then confirm the selection.
4. Move selection on video player menu to REPEAT 1 and confirm the selection.
5. The video will now loop after playback is finished.
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Photo Menu
Opening a file:
1. Select the PHOTO icon.
2. From the submenu, select the storage media with the stored files.
3. Choose which file you wish to play. The projector will show all folders and supported
image files you have on you USB or TF Card.
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Photo Menu
While Viewing Pictures:
While viewing pictures, further controls are available in the Photo Submenu, which is
accessed through the OK button. Keystone adjustment is also available.
Previous picture
Next picture
Positive Keystone Adjustment
Negative Keystone Adjustment
Enter photo player submenu
To open/hide the Photo Playback
menu, use the OK and BACK buttons.
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