ViewSonic M1MINIPLUS User guide

Brand: ViewSonic

Model: M1MINIPLUS

Category: Projectors

Type: User guide

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M1MINIPLUS-S

M1 mini Plus

Portable LED Projector

User Guide

Model No. VS18107

P/N: M1 mini Plus

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”

Thank you for choosing ViewSonic®

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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.

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Safety Precauons

Please read the following Safety Precauons 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.

• 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.

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

Wireless Screen Mirroring ..................................................................................... 19

Connecting to Bluetooth ......................................................................................20

Bluetooth Speaker ................................................................................................. 20

Bluetooth Out ........................................................................................................ 22

Connecting to Networks .......................................................................................23

Wi-Fi Connection ................................................................................................... 23

Custom SSID .......................................................................................................... 25

Using the Projector .................................................... 27

Starting Up the Projector .................................................................... ..................27

Adjusting the Projected Image .............................................................................28

Adjusting the Projector's Height and Projection Angle ......................................... 28

Adjusting the Focus ............................................................................................... 29

First Time Activation ............................................................................................. 30

Preferred Language ............................................................................................... 30

Projection Orientation .......................................................................................... 31

Network Settings ................................................................................................... 31

Shutting Down the Projector ................................................................................32

Input Source Selected - On-Screen Display (OSD) Tree ......................................... 33

Operating the Projector ............................................. 43

Home Screen ........................................................................................................43

Home Screen - On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Tree ...........................................44

Menu Operations .................................................................................................48

File Management .................................................................................................. 48

How to Use the Media Control Bar Buttons .......................................................... 50

Supported File Formats ......................................................................................... 51

Apps Center ........................................................................................................... 52

Aptoide .................................................................................................................. 53

Bluetooth .............................................................................................................. 55

Setting ................................................................................................................... 56

Screen Mirroring ................................................................................................... 69

Power Bank Function ............................................................................................ 72

Appendix ................................................................... 73

Specifications .................................................................... .................................... 73

Projector Dimensions ............................................................................................ 74

Timing Chart .........................................................................................................74

HDMI Video Timing ............................................................................................... 74

HDMI Support PC Timing ....................................................................................... 75

3D Support Timing ................................................................................................. 76

LED Indicators .......................................................................................................77

Glossary ................................................................................................................78

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................80

Maintenance.........................................................................................................82

General Precautions .............................................................................................. 82

Cleaning the Lens .................................................................................................. 82

Cleaning the Case .................................................................................................. 82

Storing the Projector ............................................................................................. 82

Regulatory and Service Information .......................... 83

Compliance Information ....................................................................................... 83

FCC Compliance Statement ................................................................................... 83

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement ....................................................................... 84

CE Conformity for European Countries ................................................................. 84

Declaration of RoHS2 Compliance......................................................................... 85

Indian Restriction of Hazardous Substances ......................................................... 86

Remote control: .................................................................................................... 86

Battery: .................................................................................................................. 86

Product Disposal at End of Product Life ................................................................ 87

Customer Service .................................................................................................. 89

Limited Warranty .................................................................................................. 90

Mexico Limited Warranty ...................................................................................... 93

Introducon

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.

NOTE: 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.

• 8 GB internal storage (Max. 4 GB available for user storage).

• Bluetooth speaker, Bluetooth out, and Screen Mirroring features.

NOTE: 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.

Package Contents

CR2032

Item Descripon

[1] M1 mini Plus Projector

[2] Swappable Top Plate

[3] Quick Start Guide

[4] Lanyard

[5] CR2032 Battery

[6] Remote Control

[7] Power Adapter

NOTE: The CR2032 battery is inside the remote control.

Product Overview

Projector

HDMI

Focus Ring

Power Switch

IR Receiver

LED

Indicator

IR Receiver

USB Type A

Port

DC IN

(USB-C Port)

HDMI Port

Power Switch

Smart Stand

Vent

Lens

Top Plate

Lanyard

Aachment

Point

Speaker

Remote Control

Buon Icon Descripon

Power

Turns the projector On or O

Home

Access the Home screen

Up/Down/Le/Right

Navigates and selects the desired menu items and

makes adjustments

Conrms the selecon

Sengs

Displays the Sengs menu

Return

Returns to the previous screen

Volume Up

Increase the volume level

Mute

Mute the volume

Volume Down

Decrease the volume level

Remote Control - Eecve Range

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 .)

NOTE: Refer to the illustraon for the locaon

of the infrared (IR) remote control

sensor(s).

IR Receiver

Remote Control - Replacing the Baeries

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.

NOTE: 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

NOTE:

• 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.

1313

Inial Setup

This secon provides detailed instrucons for the inial set up your projector.

Choosing a Locaon - Projecon Orientaon

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:

Locaon

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.

1414

Projecon Dimensions

• 16:9 Image on a 16:9 Screen

NOTE: (e) = Screen / (f) = Center of Lens

16:9 Image on a 16:9 Screen

(a) Screen Size

(b) Projecon

Distance

in.

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

variations. It is recommended to physically test the projection size and

distance before permanently installing the projector.

1515

Top Plate Removal/Installaon

The M1 mini Plus comes with different color top plates.

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.

Making Connecons

This section guides you on how to connect the projector with other equipment.

Connecng to Power

Connect the power adapter to the USB-C Port on the side of the projector.

NOTE:

• Charge the projector for 2.5 hours via our included power adapter before

using it for the rst me.

• It’s recommended to use the included power adapter when using the

projector, especially when the projector is low on baery.

• The projector is compable with any 9V/2A power adapter or power bank

for baery charging and power on use.

• The projector supports both 5V or 9V charging. If you are not using our

included power adapter for charging, it will take longer than 2.5 hours to

reach full baery.

Using the Baery

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”.

Baery Usage Time Informaon

Charging

About 2.5 hours

Usage Hours

1.4 hours (Normal) / 1.5 hours (ECO)

Baery Level Indicator (Charging)

During Charging: Red LED light is On

Full Charge: Green LED light is On

NOTE: If you are not using our power adapter for charging, the charging me

will take longer than 2.5 hours.

1818

Connecng to External Devices

HDMI Connecon

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.

USB Connecon

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 51.

HDMI

USB A

HDMI

1919

Wireless Screen Mirroring

Screen Mirroring provides a 5GHz Wi-Fi connecon for users to mirror the screen

on their personal device.

NOTE: Ensure your device is connected to the same network as the projector.

For iOS:

1. Access the drop down control menu.

2. Select the “Screen Mirroring” icon.

3. Choose “ViewSonic PJ-XXXX”.

For Android:

1. Download and install the “Google Home” applicaon and open it.

2. Pull-to-refresh the app and wait for 30 seconds.

3. “ViewSonic PJ-XXXX” will now be visible, select it.

NOTE: Some Android devices support direct “Casng”. If your device does, go

to the Casng feature and choose “ViewSonic PJ-XXX” from the list of

available devices. You can also scan the FAQ QR code and follow the

steps to directly cast your Android device.

2020

Connecng to Bluetooth

Bluetooth Speaker

The projector is equipped with Bluetooth that allows the user to connect their

device wirelessly for audio playback.

SengScreen Mirroring

Add AppAdd AppAdd AppHDMI

Apps Center

File Management

Bluetooth

13:00

To connect and pair your device:

1. Go to: Home > Bluetooth.

2. Use the Le and Right direconal buons on the remote control to select

Bluetooth Speaker or Bluetooth Pairing. Then press OK on the remote control.

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