ViewSonic M1 mini User manual

M1
Portable LED Projector
User Guide
Model No. VS18241
P/N: M1
IMPORTANT: Please read this User Guide to obtain important information on installing and using your product in
a safe manner, as well as registering your product for future service. Warranty information contained in this User
Guide will describe your limited coverage from ViewSonic®Corporation, which is also found on our web site at
http://www.viewsonic.com in English, or in specific languages using the Regional selection box in the upper right
corner of our website. “Antes de operar su equipo lea cu idadosamente las instrucciones en este manual”

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Thank you for choosing ViewSonic®
As a world-leading provider of visual solutions, ViewSonic® is dedicated to exceeding
the world’s expectations for technological evolution, innovation, and simplicity.
At ViewSonic®, we believe that our products have the potential to make a positive
impact in the world, and we are confident that the ViewSonic® product you have
chosen will serve you well.
Once again, thank you for choosing ViewSonic®!

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Safety Precautions
Please read the following Safety Precauons before you start using the projector.
• Keep this user guide in a safe place for later reference.
• 
• Allow at least 20“ (50 cm) clearance around the projector to ensure proper

• 

• 

• 

• 
beam may damage your eyes.
• 
on.
• 


• 
cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for
replacement.
• 
rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions.
• Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic component unless the
projector is unplugged.
• 
inside which may cause death if you should come into contact with live parts.
• When moving the projector, be careful not to drop or bump the projector on
anything.
• 
• 

• Avoid exposing the projector to direct sunlight or other sources of sustained


of the projector to dangerous levels.

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• 
may cause it to fail. If the projector does become wet, disconnect it from the
power supply and call your local service center to have the projector serviced.
• 

• 

other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The


outlet.
• 

• 
plug, and at the point where it emerges from the projector.
• In some countries, the voltage is NOT stable. This projector is designed to
operate safely within a voltage between 100 to 240 volts AC, but could fail if

or cut out, it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power

• If smoke, an abnormal noise, or a strange odor is present, immediately switch

using the projector.
• 
• 

• 

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Contents
Safety Precautions....................................................... 3
Introduction ................................................................ 7
Package Contents ...................................................................................................7
Product Overview...................................................................................................8
Projector.................................................................................................................. 8
Remote Control....................................................................................................... 9
Initial Setup............................................................... 11
.......................................................11
..........................................................................................12
Making Connections.................................................. 13
Connecting to Power ............................................................................................13
...................................................................................... 13
Power on by Power Bank Function ....................................................................... 14
Using the Battery..................................................................................................14
Battery Usage Time Information........................................................................... 14
............................................................................15
.................................................................................................. 15
USB Connection..................................................................................................... 15
................................................................................................................ 15
Using the Projector.................................................... 16
Starting Up the Projector......................................................................................16
Adjusting the Projected Image .............................................................................17
Adjusting the Projector's Height and Projection Angle......................................... 17
Adjusting the Focus ............................................................................................... 17
First Time Activation.............................................................................................18
............................................................................................... 18
Projection Orientation .......................................................................................... 19
................................................................................20
......................................... 21

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Operating the Projector............................................. 31
Home Screen ........................................................................................................31
 ...........................................32
Menu Operations .................................................................................................35
File Management .................................................................................................. 35
How to Use the Media Control Bar Buttons.......................................................... 37
Supported File Formats......................................................................................... 38
Appendix................................................................... 49
Specifications........................................................................................................49
Timing Chart .........................................................................................................50
 .................................................................................... 50
............................................................................ 51
................................................................................................. 52
.......................................................................................................53
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................54
Maintenance.........................................................................................................56
General Precautions.............................................................................................. 56
 .................................................................................................. 56
Cleaning the Case.................................................................................................. 56
Storing the Projector............................................................................................. 56
Regulatory and Service Information .......................... 57
Compliance Information.......................................................................................57
FCC Compliance Statement................................................................................... 57
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement....................................................................... 58
IC Warning Statement........................................................................................... 58
Country Code Statement....................................................................................... 58
IC Radiation Exposure Statement.......................................................................... 59
CE Conformity for European Countries ................................................................. 59
......................................................................... 60
 ......................................................... 61
................................................................ 61
Copyright Information ..........................................................................................62
Customer Service .................................................................................................. 63
 .................................................................................................. 64
...................................................................................... 67

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Introduction
Package Contents
OK
1
56 7
234
Item Descripon
[1] Projector
[2] Power Cord
[3] USB Type C Cable
[4] Power Adapter
[5] Remote Control with Batteries
[6] Carrying Bag
[7] Quick Start Guide

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Product Overview
Projector
USB-CDC
19V
Micro
SD
USB READER
5V/1A OUT
HDMI
ENTER
1
2
3
4
5
6
78
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Item Descripon Item Descripon
[1] Speaker [11] Enter1/ Power Button2
[2] IR Receiver [12] 3
[3] Tripod mount [13] Volume Up4
[4] Focus Ring [14] Return5
[5]  [15] Speaker PR
[6]  [16] IR Receiver
[7] USB-C [17] Battery Indicator
[8]  [18] Smart Stand
[9] Audio Out [19] 
[10] USB Type A
 
 
 
 
5 Press and hold for three (3) seconds to view the source list.

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Remote Control
OK
OK
1
3
6
7
10
13
2
4
8
12
5
9
11
Buon Descripon
[1] Power 
[2] Source 
[3] Focus 1
[4] Bluetooth Mode Enable Bluetooth
 
Keystone adjustment
[6] OK 
 
[8] Return Returns to the previous screen
[9] Home Access the Home screen
[10] Volume Control Increase or decrease the volume level
[11] Mute Mute the volume
[12] Next/Previous Move to next/previous
[13] Play/Pause Play or pause media
1 NOTE: This model doesn’t support this feature.

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Remote Control - Eecve Range

1. 
projector’s IR remote control sensor(s).
2. The distance between the remote control and the sensor(s) should not exceed 8

Remote Control - Replacing the Baeries
1. 

2. 


3. 

NOTE:
• 
environment.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the

• 

remote control.
• 


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Inial Setup

Choosing a Locaon - Projecon Orientaon

the following:
• 
• 
• 
The projector is designed to be installed in one of the following locations:
Locaon
Front Table
The projector is placed near

Front Ceiling
The projector is suspended
upside-down from the ceiling
in front of the screen.
Rear Table¹
The projector is placed near

Rear Ceiling¹
The projector is suspended
upside-down from the ceiling
behind the screen.


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Projecon Dimensions
• 16:9 Image on a 16:9 Screen
NOTE: 
16:9 Image on a 16:9 Screen
(a) Screen Size (b) Projecon
Distance (c) Image Height Image Width
in. cm in. min. cm in. mm
30 76.2 32.16 0.82 14.7 37.36 26.15 664
40 101.6 42.88 1.09 19.6 49.81 34.86 886
50 127 53.6 1.36 24.5 62.26 43.58 1107
60 152.4 64.32 1.63 29.4 74.72 52.29 1328
70 177.8 75.04 1.91 34.3 87.17 61.01 1550
80 203.2 85.76 2.18 39.2 99.62 69.73 1771
90 228.6 96.48 2.45 44.1 112.07 78.44 1992
100 254 107.2 2.72 49 124.53 87.16 2214
NOTE: There is a 3% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component

distance before permanently installing the projector.

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Making Connecons
This section guides you on how to connect the projector with other equipment.
Connecng to Power
DC Power (Power Outlet)
1. Connect the power cord to the power adapter.
2. 
3. 
will turn red.
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2
3
NOTE:
• Charge the projector for 4.5 hours via the power adapter before using it in


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Power on by Power Bank Funcon
The projector can also be powered by a power bank.
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2
15V/3A
To power your projector:
1. Connect one end of the USB Type-C cable to the USB-C port of the projector.
2. Connect the other end of the USB Type-C cable to the power bank.
NOTE: The power bank should be 45W (15V/3A) at least, and support Power

be powered on and charge simultaneously.
Using the Baery
Home Screen. As the

Baery Usage Time Informaon
Charging About 4.5 hours
Usage Hours 
up to 4 hours (Extended Eco)
up to 3 hours (Eco)
up to 2.5 hours (Full)
Baery Level Indicator (Charging) 
Full Charge

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Connecng to External Devices
HDMI
HDMI
USB A
SD
HDMI Connecon

connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI 
of your projector.
USB Connecon

USB
Type Apage 38.

Connect one end of a USB Type C cable to the USB-C port of your device. Then
connect the other end of the cable to the USB-C port of your projector.
NOTE:
• Ensure your USB Type C device can support video transmission.
• The connected device can also be charged (5V/2A).
Micro SD
Micro SD slot.
page 38.
NOTE: Only supports FAT32 format and up to 64 GB.

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Using the Projector
Starng Up the Projector
1. 

2. Open the Smart Stand by moving its lens cover down.
3. Move the Smart Stand to your desired viewing angle.
ENTER
ENTER

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Adjusng the Projected Image
Adjusng the Projector's Height and Projecon Angle



NOTE:
• 
projector are not perpendicular to each other, the projected image can


Adjusng the Focus
To adjust the focus of the on-screen image, slowly move the focus ring upwards or
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First Time Acvaon


OK and Up/Down/Le/Right
screen” appears, this indicates the projector is ready to use.
Preferred Language
Select the desired language and press OK

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Projecon Orientaon
OK
page 11.

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Shung Down the Projector
1. Press and hold the Power
the Power
2. Pressing the Power
message:
3. Press the Up/DownTurn O and press
OK on the remote control.
NOTE: When not in use, please press the Power 


some power.