ViewSonic M1 mini User manual

M1 mini
Portable LED Projector
User Guide
Model No. VS18039
P/N: M1 mini
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  before you start using the projector.
• Keep this user guide in a safe place for later reference.
• Read all warnings and follow all instrucons.
• Allow at least 20“ (50 cm) clearance around the projector to ensure proper
venlaon.
• Place the projector in a well-venlated area. Do not place anything on the
projector that prevents heat dissipaon.
• Do not place the projector on an uneven or unstable surface. The projector may
fall over, causing personal injury or projector malfuncon.
• Do not use if the projector is lted at an angle of more than 10° degrees le or
right, nor at an angle of more than 15° degrees forwards or backwards.
• Do not look straight at the projector lens during operaon. The intense light
beam may damage your eyes.
• Always open the lens shuer or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is
on.
• Do not block the projecon lens with any objects when the projector is under
operaon as this could cause objects to become heated and deformed or even
cause a re.
• The lamp becomes extremely hot during operaon. Allow the projector to
cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for
replacement.
• Do not use lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive use of lamps beyond the
rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions.
• Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic component unless the
projector is unplugged.
• Do not aempt to disassemble the projector. There are dangerous high voltages
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.
• Do not place any heavy objects on the projector or connecon cables.
• Do not stand the projector on end vercally. Doing so may cause the projector to
fall over, causing personal injury or projector malfuncon.
• Avoid exposing the projector to direct sunlight or other sources of sustained
heat. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other devices (including ampliers) that may increase the temperature
of the projector to dangerous levels.

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• Do not place liquids near or on the projector. Liquids spilled into the projector
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.
• When the projector is under operaon, you may sense some heated air and odor
from its venlaon grill. It is a normal operaon and not a defect.
• Do not aempt to circumvent the safety provisions of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide and third blade are provided for your safety. If the plug does not t into
your outlet, obtain an adapter and do not aempt to force the plug into the
outlet.
• When connecng to a power outlet, DO NOT remove the grounding prong.
Please ensure grounding prongs are NEVER REMOVED.
• Protect the power cord from being treaded upon or pinched, parcularly at the
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
power cuts or surges of ±10 volts occur. In areas where voltage may uctuate
or cut out, it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power
stabilizer, surge protector, or uninterruptable power supply (UPS).
• If smoke, an abnormal noise, or a strange odor is present, immediately switch
the projector o and call your dealer or ViewSonic®. It is dangerous to connue
using the projector.
• Use only aachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
• Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet if the projector is not being used
for a long period of me.
• Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
CAUTION: Possibly hazardous opcal radiaon is emied from this product. As
with any bright light source, do not stare into the beam, RG2 IEC 62471-
5:2015

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Contents
Safety Precautions....................................................... 3
Introduction ................................................................ 8
Features..................................................................................................................8
Package Contents ...................................................................................................9
Product Overview.................................................................................................10
Projector................................................................................................................ 10
Remote Control..................................................................................................... 11
Remote Control - Effective Range ......................................................................... 12
Remote Control - Replacing the Batteries............................................................. 12
Initial Setup............................................................... 13
Choosing a Location - Projection Orientation.......................................................13
Projection Dimensions..........................................................................................14
Top Plate Removal/Installation ............................................................................15
Making Connections.................................................. 16
Connecting to Power ............................................................................................16
Using the Battery..................................................................................................17
Battery Usage Time Information........................................................................... 17
Connecting to External Devices............................................................................18
HDMI Connection.................................................................................................. 18
USB Connection..................................................................................................... 18
Using the Projector.................................................... 19
Starting Up the Projector......................................................................................19
Adjusting the Projected Image .............................................................................20
Adjusting the Projector's Height and Projection Angle......................................... 20
Adjusting the Focus ............................................................................................... 21
Shutting Down the Projector................................................................................22

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Operating the Projector............................................. 23
Home Screen ........................................................................................................23
Menu Operations .................................................................................................24
Photo..................................................................................................................... 24
Music..................................................................................................................... 25
Movie .................................................................................................................... 27
How to Use the Media Control Bar Buttons.......................................................... 29
Supported File Formats......................................................................................... 30
HDMI ..................................................................................................................... 31
Settings - On-Screen Display (OSD) Tree ..............................................................33
Image Setting Menu .............................................................................................. 36
Basic Settings Menu .............................................................................................. 39
Information ........................................................................................................... 39
Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................ 40
Power Bank Function ............................................................................................ 41
Appendix................................................................... 42
Specifications........................................................................................................42
Projector Dimensions............................................................................................ 43
Timing Chart .........................................................................................................43
HDMI Video Timing ............................................................................................... 43
HDMI Support PC Timing....................................................................................... 44
LED Indicators.......................................................................................................45
Glossary ................................................................................................................46
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................48
Maintenance.........................................................................................................49
General Precautions.............................................................................................. 49
Cleaning the Lens .................................................................................................. 49
Cleaning the Case .................................................................................................. 49
Storing the Projector............................................................................................. 49

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Regulatory and Service Information .......................... 50
Compliance Information.......................................................................................50
FCC Compliance Statement................................................................................... 50
CE Conformity for European Countries ................................................................. 51
Declaration of RoHS2 Compliance......................................................................... 52
Indian Restriction of Hazardous Substances ......................................................... 53
Product Disposal at End of Product Life................................................................ 53
Copyright Information ..........................................................................................54
Customer Service .................................................................................................. 55
Limited Warranty .................................................................................................. 56
Mexico Limited Warranty...................................................................................... 59

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Introduction
This Lamp Free Pocket Cinema provides users with high-performance LED
projecon and a user-friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use.
Some of the features may not be available on your projector. Actual
performance may vary and subject to model specicaons.
Features
• Short throw lens design allows for a projected 39” screen size from only 1 meter
away.
• Auto V. keystone to correct a distorted image automacally.
• Excellent audio performance by JBL.
• Instant on/o and great colors.
• Swappable color top plates and exible angle adjustment.
• Mul-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus.
• Embedded baery for easy outdoor projecon.
• User-friendly UI design for easy navigaon.
• LED light source with excellent light source life (30,000 hours).
• Color modes for every occasion.
The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on
the ambient lighng condions, selected input signal contrast/brightness
sengs, and projecon distance.

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Package Contents
Quick Start Guide
クイックスタートガイド
Mini
+
CR2032
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2
3
64
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Item 
[1] M1 mini Projector
[2] Swappable Top Plate
[3] Quick Start Guide
[4] Lanyard
[5] CR2032 Battery
[6] Remote Control
[7] Micro USB Cable

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Product Overview
Projector
HDMI
1. In the event of a system crash, use the  to restart the projector.
Focus Ring
Power Switch
IR Receiver
LED
Indicator
IR Receiver
USB Type A
Port
DC
(Micro USB Port)
HDMI Port
Power Switch
Reset
Buon¹
Smart Stand
Vent
Lens
Top Plate
Lanyard
Aachment
Point
Speaker

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Remote Control
 Icon 
Power Turns the projector On or O
Home Access the Home menu
Up/Down/Le/Right Navigates and selects the desired menu items and
makes adjustments
OK Conrms the selecon
Sengs Displays the  menu
Return Returns to the previous screen
Volume Up Increase the volume level
Mute Mute the volume
Volume Down Decrease the volume level

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
To ensure proper funcon of the remote control
follow the steps below:
1. The remote control must be held at an angle
within 30° perpendicular to the projector’s IR
remote control sensor(s).
2. The distance between the remote control and
the sensor(s) should not exceed 8 m (26 .)
Refer to the illustraon for the locaon
of the infrared (IR) remote control
sensor(s).
IR Receiver
IR Receiver

1. Place the remote control facedown and remove the baery tray from the boom
of the remote control by pressing the side tab and pulling it out.
2. Remove any exisng baery (if necessary) and install one CR2032 baery.
Observe the baery’s polaries as indicated.
3. Replace the baery tray by aligning it with the base and pushing it back into
posion.
CR2032
OPEN
PUSH
RELEASE
CR2032
OPEN
PUSH
RELEASE

• Avoid leaving the remote control and baeries in excessive heat or a humid
environment.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
baery manufacturer.
• If the baery is drained or if you will not be using the remote control for
an extended period of me, remove the baery to avoid damage to the
remote control.
• Dispose of used baeries according to the manufacturer’s instrucons and
local environment regulaons for your region.

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
This secon provides detailed instrucons for the inial set up your projector.

Personal preference and room layout will decide the installaon locaon. Consider
the following:
• Size and position of your screen.
• Location of a suitable power outlet.
• Location and distance between the projector and other equipment.
The projector is designed to be installed in one of the following locations:

Front Table
The projector is placed near
the oor in front of the screen.
Front Ceiling
The projector is suspended
upside-down from the ceiling
in front of the screen.
Rear Table¹
The projector is placed near
the oor behind the screen.
Rear Ceiling¹
The projector is suspended
upside-down from the ceiling
behind the screen.
1. A rear projecon screen is required.

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
• 16:9 Image on a 16:9 Screen
(e) = Screen / (f) = Center of Lens
16:9 Image on a 16:9 Screen
(a) Screen Size 
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
There is a 3% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component
variations. It is recommended to physically test the projection size and
distance before permanently installing the projector.

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Top Plate Removal/Installation
The M1 mini comes with different color top plates.
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To change the top plate:
1. Remove the top plate by carefully prying up one corner and lifting the top plate
off (as shown above).
2. To install a top plate, line up the circular hole and prongs located under the top
plate with the spacing and holes of the projector. Gently press the top plate into
place.

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
This section guides you on how to connect the projector with other equipment.

1. Connect the USB cord to the Micro USB Port on the side of the projector.
2. Plug the other end of the USB cord into a power bank, smartphone adapter, or PC
(5V/2A).
Charge the projector for 2 hours (5V/2A) before using it in baery mode
for the rst me.

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
The baery level icon will show at the top right of the Home Screen. As the
baery’s power level runs low, the screen will show a “low baery message”.

Charging About 2 hours (5V/2A)1
Usage Hours 2.1 hours (Normal) / 2.4 hours (ECO)
 During Charging: Red LED light is On
Full Charge: Red LED light is O

• When the projector is in use, a 5V/2A power adapter is required to fully
recharge the projector.
• When the projector is in use, using the USB A port to power other devices,
e.g. wireless dongle, may prevent the projector baery from being fully
recharged.
1 Charging me can be longer than two hours if using less than 5V/2A.

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

Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI port of your video device. Then
connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI port (supports HDCP 1.4/HDMI 1.4)
of your projector.

To enjoy photos, music, and movies, simply plug in a USB ash drive to the USB
Type A port. For supported le formats, see page 30.
HDMI
USB A
HDMI

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Using the Projector

1. Ensure the projector is connected to a power source or that the baery has
sucient charge.
2. Push the Power Switch to turn on the projector. Alternavely, press the Power
buon on the remote control.
3. Move the Smart Stand to your desired viewing angle.
When not in use, please push the Power Switch to O. If only using the
Power buon on the remote control to power o, the projector will
enter standby mode and the embedded baery will sll consume some
power.
or

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

The projector is equipped with one (1) Smart Stand. Adjusng the stand will change
the projector’s height and the vercal projecon angle. Carefully adjust the stand to
ne tune the projected image’s posion.

• If the projector is not placed on a at surface or the screen and the
projector are not perpendicular to each other, the projected image can
become trapezoidal. However, the “Auto Vercal Keystone” funcon will
correct the issue automacally.
• It is not recommended to use the Smart Stand at 90° degrees.