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User Manual
Overview
EN
Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing our Pocket Projector.
We hope you enjoy your device and its many functions!
Power supply with exchangeable plugs
Packing Contents
Pocket Projector
Power supply with exchangeable plugs
Audio / video cable
Tripod
Pouch
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card
Missing Package Contents
Notice
Spaltenumbruch
Missing Package Contents
If  any  of  the  parts  are  missing  or  damaged,
please contact your retailer or our customer
service.
About this User Manual
With the installation guide on the following pages, you
can start using your device quickly and easily. Detailed
descriptions can be found in the following sections of
this user manual.
Read the entire user manual carefully. Follow all safety
instructions  in  order  to  ensure  proper  operation  of
your  device.  The  manufacturer  accepts  no  liability  if
these instructions are not followed.
Symbols Used
Troubleshooting
Notice
Troubleshooting
This symbol designates tips that will help you
to use your device more effectively and easily.
Damage to the Device or Loss of Data!
CAUTION!
Damage to the Device or Loss of Data!
This symbol gives warning of damage to the
device and possible loss of data. These dam-
ages can result from improper handling.
Danger to Persons!
DANGER!
Danger to Persons!
This symbol gives warning of danger to per-
sons.  Physical  injury  or  damage  can  result
from improper handling.
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Table of Contents
Overview ................................................... 2
Dear Customer  ................................................................... 2
Packing Contents  ................................................................ 2
About this User Manual ..................................................... 2
1 General Safety Information................ 4
Setting Up the Device ........................................................ 4
Repairs ................................................................................... 4
Power Supply  ....................................................................... 4
2 Overview............................................... 5
Top of the Device ............................................................... 5
Bottom of the Device  ........................................................ 5
3 Initial Operation .................................. 6
Connect power supply / charge battery ........................ 6
Initial Installation .................................................................. 6
4 Connect to the playback device ......... 7
Connecting using Video (CVBS) Cable .......................... 7
Connecting using Component-Video (YPbPr/YUV) 
Cable ...................................................................................... 7
Connecting to a Computer (VGA) ................................. 8
5 Video playback ..................................... 9
6 Settings ............................................... 10
7 Service................................................. 11
Care Instructions for the Battery  ................................ 11
Cleaning .............................................................................. 11
Troubleshooting ............................................................... 12
8 Appendix............................................. 13
Technical Data  .................................................................. 13
Accessories ........................................................................ 13
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1 General Safety Information
Do not allow children to handle the device without supervision.
Do  not  allow  children  to  handle  the  device  without
supervision. The packing materials should be kept out of
the hands of children.
Repairs
Repairs
Do  not  make  any  repairs  to  the  device  yourself.
Improper maintenance can result in injuries or damage
to  the  device.  Only  have  your  device  repaired  by  an
authorised service centre.
Do  not  remove  the type label from  your  device;  this
would void the warranty.
Use only the enclosed power adapter
The capacity of the battery diminishes with time.  (Power supply)
Power Supply
Use  only  the  enclosed  power  adapter  (see  chapter
Appendix / Technical Data). Check whether the mains
voltage of the power supply matches the mains voltage
available at the setup location. This equipment complies
with the voltage type specified on the unit.
The capacity of the battery diminishes with time.  If the
device functions only with the power supply, the battery
is  defective.  Contact  an  authorised  service  centre  to
replace the battery.
 Do not try to replace the battery yourself. Incorrect
handling of the battery or using the wrong type of bat-
tery can cause damage to the device or cause injury.
Switch  the  device  on  or  off  using  the  power  switch
before removing the power supply from the socket.
Turn off the device and remove it from the power sup-
ply  before  cleaning  the  surface.  Use  a  soft,  lint-free
cloth.  Never  use  liquid,  gaseous  or  easily  flammable
cleansers (sprays, abrasives, polishes, alcohol). Do not
allow any moisture to reach the interior of the device.
Turn off the device before cleaning the surface
On/off switch, general (power supply)
Do not replace the battery yourself
DANGER!
High Power LED
This  device  is  equipped  with  an  high  power
LED (Light Emitting Diode), which emits very
bright light. Do not stare directly into the pro-
jector lens to avoid eye irritation or injury.
Introduction 2
Do  not  make  any  changes  or  settings  that  are  not
described in this user manual. Physical injury or damage
to the device or loss of data can result from improper
handling. Take note of all warning and safety notes indi-
cated.
Device only indoor
Protect the device against direct sunlight
Do not plug in the device in moist rooms.
The device must have sufficient ventilation
Do not allow liquids to enter into the device. (switch off)
Do not place your device on soft surfaces such as cloth covers or carpets
Setting Up the Device
The  device  is  exclusively  for  indoor  use.  The  device
should be placed securely on a stable, flat surface. Posi-
tion all cables in such a way that no one will stumble on
them, thus avoiding possible injuries to persons or dam-
age to the device itself.
Do not plug in the device in moist rooms. Never touch
the  mains  cable  or  the  mains  connection  with  wet
hands.
The device must have sufficient ventilation and may not
be covered. Do not put your device in closed cabinets
or boxes.
Do not place the machine on soft surfaces such as table-
cloths or carpets and do not cover the ventilation slits.
Otherwise the device could overheat or catch fire.
Protect  the  device  against  direct  sunlight,  heat,  large
temperature  fluctuations  and  moisture.  Do  not  place
the device in the vicinity of heaters or air conditioners.
Observe the information on temperature and humidity
in the technical data.
Do not allow liquids to enter into the device. Switch off
the device and disconnect it from the mains supply if liq-
uids  or  foreign  substances  end  up  inside  the  device.
Have the unit inspected by a technical service depart-
ment.
Always handle the unit with care. Avoid touching the
lens. Never place heavy or sharp objects on the projec-
tor or the power cable.
If the projector gets too hot or emits smoke,  shut it
down  immediately  and  unplug  the  power  cable.  Have
your device examined by trained professionals at a tech-
nical  service  location.  To  prevent  the  spread  of  fire,
open flames should be kept away from the device.
Under the following conditions, a layer of moisture can
appear inside the device which can lead to malfunctions:
· if the device is moved from a cold to a warm area;
· after a cold room is heated;
· when this device is placed in a damp room.
Proceed as follows to avoid any moisture build-up:
1 Seal this device in a plastic bag before moving it to
another room, in order for it to adapt to room con-
ditions.
If the device overheats or emits smoke (switch off)
Lens
Moisture build-up
2 Wait one to two hours before you take the device
out of the plastic bag.
The device should not be used in a very dusty environment.
The device should not be used in a very dusty environ-
ment.  Dust  particles  and  other  foreign  objects  may
damage the unit.
Do not expose the device to extreme vibrations. It may
damage the internal components.
Do not expose the device to extreme vibrations
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Bottom of the Device
‚ Tripod socket
ƒ Fold-out base
PicoPix P3 Bottom
2 Overview
Top of the Device
‚ À/Á, ¡/¢, à—Navigation keys / OK key -
Navigate the menu, modify settings / Confirm entry
ƒ—Focus wheel for image sharpness. Please pay atten-
tion to the distance from the projection surface. Mini-
mum  0,2m  maximum  3m.  If  the  Pocket  Projector  is
located outside of this range, it will not be possible to
focus the image. Turn the focus wheel carefully so as to
avoid damaging the lens.
„ ¿—One menu step back / cancelling a function
… ON / OFF—On/Off switch
†—Battery  status  monitor:  Red:  battery  empty,
Green: battery fully charged
Charge  indicator  with  connected  power  supply:  Red:
battery empty, Green: battery fully charged
‡ DC IN—Power supply connection
ˆ A/V—Audio/video input jack (composite / CVBS) –
Connection of a playback device with audio/video out-
put
‰ VGA / YPbPr—Component input (YUV/YPbPr) /
VGA input – Connection of a playback device with com-
ponent  (YUV/YPbPr)  output  or  a  computer  (VGA
audio) for image playback
Š Ï—Audio output – headphone connection or con-
nection for external speakers 
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3 Initial Operation
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Connect power supply / 
charge battery
CAUTION!
Mains Voltage at the Site of Installation!
Check  whether  the  mains  voltage  of  the
power supply matches the mains voltage avail-
able at the setup location.
1 Insert the small plug of the power supply  into the
socket on the rear side of your device. 
2 Plug the power supply into the mains.
3 During the charging process, the indicator light on
the top of the device will be red. When the battery
is fully charged, it will turn green.
4 Charge the built-in battery before using for the first
time for at least 3 hours. This will prolong, the life of
the battery.
Initial Installation
1 Switch the device on using the on/off switch on the
side.
2 Turn the device towards an appropriate projection
surface or wall at a distance of at least 0,2m and at
most  3m.  Make  sure  the  projector  is  in  a  secure
position.
3 Use the focus wheel on the top to adjust the image
sharpness.
4 Select the desired menu language using ¡/¢.
5 Confirm with à.
Notice
The language selection does not ap-
pear
The  device  has  already  been  installed.  In
order to change the menu language, pro-
ceed as follows:
1 Press à.
2 Select using ¡/¢ Language.
3 Confirm using à.
4 Select the desired language with ¡/¢.
5 Confirm with à.
6 You can exit with ¿.
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Only use the supplied cable or cables that are available
as accessories to connect the projector.
Supplied Cables
Video-(CVBS) cable 
Cables available as Accessories
Component Video Cable YUV /YPbPr
4 Connect to the playback device
Connecting using 
Component-Video (YPbPr/
YUV) Cable
Please  use  this  type  of  connection  to  get  the  highest
possible  quality  of  image.  This  cable  is  available  as  an
accessory. The device jacks have the colours green (Y),
blue  (U/Pb),  red  (V/Pr)  for  the  video  signal  and  red
(audio right) and white (audio left) for the audio signal.
.................................................(PPA 1110 / 253372492)
VGA-Audiocable  ......................(PPA 1150 / 253372489)
iPod / iPhone Cable  .................(PPA 1160 / 253372471)
Component DVD Camcorder P2
Connecting using Video 
(CVBS) Cable 
Use  the  projector's  audio/video  cable  (AV  cable)  to
connect camcorders, DVD players or digital cameras.
The  jacks  for  these  devices  are  yellow  (video),  red
(audio right) and white (audio left).
Composite DVD Camcorder P2
1 Connect the video component cable (accessory) to
the VGA / YPbPr socket of the projector.
2 Connect  the  video  device's  appropriate  colored
sockets to the component video cable of the projec-
tor  using  a  conventional  component  video  (RCA)
cable.
Notice
Two red phono (RCA) connectors
When connecting, note that there are two
red phono (RCA) connectors on the cable.
One  is  for  the  right  audio  signal  and  the
other for the V/Pr element of the compo-
nent video signal. If these two connectors
are  inserted  incorrectly,  the  projected
image appears green and the audio signal
for the right speaker will not work.
1 Connect the supplied AV cable to the A/V socket of
the projector.
2 Connect the video device's audio/video jacks to the
AV  cable  using  a  conventional  composite  video
(RCA) cable.
Connecting to mobile multimedia devices
Connecting to mobile multimedia devices
Some video devices (e.g.: pocket multimedia players, ...)
require  specific  connection  cables.  There  are  either
supplied with the device or acquired from the manufac-
turer of the multimedia device. Please note that only the
original cables from the device manufacturer may func-
tion.
Composite Mobile Device P2
Signal output, multimedia devices
Notice
Switching to the multimedia device sig-
nal output
See the multimedia device instruction manual
to find out how to switch the signal output to
this jack.
Connect to the playback device 
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Connecting to mobile multimedia devices
Connecting to mobile multimedia devices
Some video devices (e.g.: pocket multimedia players, ...)
require  specific  connection  cables.  There  are  either
supplied with the device or acquired from the manufac-
turer of the multimedia device. Please note that only the
original cables from the device manufacturer may func-
tion.
Component Mobile Device P2
Connecting to a Computer 
(VGA)
Use  the  VGA  audio cable  (accessory) to  connect the
projector  to  a  computer,  laptop  or  some  PDAs.  The
projector  supports  the  following  resolutions:  VGA/
SVGA/XGA . For best results, set the computer's reso-
lution to SVGA (800x600).
Laptop VGA P2
Signal output, multimedia devices
Notice
Switching to the multimedia device sig-
nal output
See the multimedia device instruction manual
to find out how to switch the signal output to
this jack.
1 Connect the VGA audio cable to the VGA / YPbPr
socket of the projector.
2 Connect  the  VGA  plug  to  the  computer's  VGA
socket and the audio plug to the computer's audio
output.
3 Adjust the computer's resolution to the correct set-
ting and switch the VGA signal to an external moni-
tor.
4 The following resolutions are supported:
 
Resolution
Image 
refresh rate
VGA
SVGA
XGA
640 x 480
800 x 600
1024 x 768
60 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz
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