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User Guide
P8 Smart Mini Projector
Wi Bluetooth
Caution!
WARNING: Please use this product as instructed. Misuse may cause
injury or death.
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 airow from ventilation holes as this may cause the
projector to overheat
Keep the projector, battery, or
charger away from any heat sources
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: P8 at a Glance
P8 Introduction
Remote & KeypadRemote & Keypad
Accessories
Chapter 2: Getting Started
Powering On / O
Focus Adjustment / Throw Distance
Connecting to Speaker/ Headphone
Loading External Content
Chapter 3: Menu Screens
Main Menu
Brightness Menu
*Wi Menu
*Mirroring Menu
Streaming Services Menu
Oce Menu
Files Menu
Browser Menu
Apps Menu
*FAQ: Slideshow/ Zoom
Connecting to Digital Input
Chapter 4: Settings Menu
Advanced Settings
Language Settings
Display Settings
Keystone & Projection Direction
*Bluetooth Menu
Backup Reset
Chapter 5: Technical Details
Troubleshooting
Specications
Notes
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P8 at a Glance
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Chapter 1
Digital AV
(HDMI Compatible)
Main Unit
Focus Adjustment
Micro SD
TF Card
Headphone Out
Power On/O
12V D/C Power
Power Button
USB-C Mirroring
Type C Mirroring
Standard USB 2.0
Compatible
Remote & Keypad
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Power On/O
Select Source
Menu Exit/Back
Direction Pad
Both the keypad 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 P8 unit.
Main Menu
Navigation
Media Player
Menu Navigation
Volume Up
Volume Down
Remote
Keystone
Adjustment
Keystone
Adjustment
Accessories
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*Under various circumstances, the actual accessories may be dierent from
those shown in the pictures above.
Additional accessories are available for purchase at www.aaxatech.com
Power Adapter
Remote
Tripod
Getting Started
1. Connect the power cord to the P8.
2. Connect the other end of the power cord into the wall power source.
3. Press the On/O button at the back of the P8 for about 3 seconds, wait shortly and
the projector should automatically boot up and turn on.
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Powering ON the projector
Chapter 2
Powering OFF the projector
1. To turn o the projector, press the “On/O” button.This will fully turn o the projector.
2. Unplug and disconnect the P8 from the power source
Focus Adjusment / Throw Distance
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DIAGONAL SCREEN SIZE
16:9 Aspect Ratio
Throw Distance
Units: Inches
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Diagonal Size
Units: Inches
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• Spin the focus wheel up or down until the image becomes
clear.
Focus Adjustment
Throw Distance Chart
Throw Ratio 1.20
Projection Angle: 100% Oset
*minimum throw distance: 16 inches
Connecting Speakers / Headphones
Connect your speakers/headphones to
the projector’s audio port.
Step 1:
Step 2:
*CAUTION: Prolonged use of headphones at a high
volume may impair hearing.
Ensure that the projector and/or the
headphones are powered on.
Step 3:
Place the headphones on and enjoy!
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Loading External Content
The P8 can read les directly from both
a TF Card and USB Drive.
Supported le types include:
MP3 / WMA / OGG / WAV / AVI / MP4 /
JPG / GIF
PDF / DOC / XLS / PPT
(up to 64 GB)
(up to 64 GB)
Loading External Content Cont.
How to insert your TF Card
• Slide in your TF card into the TF card
slot on the side of the P8 (as shown in
picture).
• Gently slide the TF card until it clicks
into place.
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(up to 64 GB)
Loading External Content Cont.
How to insert your USB Drive
• Slide your USB Drive into the USB port.
• Gently slide the drive until it cannot go in any further.
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(up to 64 GB)
Loading External Content Cont.
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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
through the Files icon on the Main Menu ( See Page 21 for File Viewer Sub-
menu).
To load Text documents, select the Oce icon. ( See Page 19 to learn more)
Menu Screens
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Chapter 3
Main Menu
The P8 features Android 10.0 Onboard and an Onboard Media Player.
This function allows the projector to play videos, pictures, and music les directly from
your connected devices.
• Press the left and right directional buttons to choose an icon from the main menu.
• To select a menu option, press the “OK” button in the middle of the navigation pad.
• To go back to the previous screen, press the “Back” button.
• To Jump back to the submenu, press the “Menu” button once.
• To return to the main menu, press the “Return” button twice.
Menu Exit/Back
Brightness Menu
To change the brightness on your P8:
• Select the “Settings” icon (Fig. 3.1) in the Main Menu then choose
“Brightness” (Fig. 3.2)
• Select the brightness you wish (Fig. 3.3):
Eco Mode/ Standard Mode/ Boost Mode
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Fig. 3.1 Fig. 3.2
Fig. 3.3
“Boost mode” should only be used in low temperature, low
altitude environments with adequate clearance of exhaust/
intake vents. A tripod is highly recommended. DO NOT
block vents while operating in Boost mode.
Wi Menu (How to connect to Wi)
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How To Screen Mirror Smartphone:
• In the Main Menu, choose the “Wi Setup” icon (Fig 3.4)
• In the Wi Menu, toggle the Wi icon to “On” and select the Wi network you
desire. Enter password and connect. (Fig 3.5)
Fig. 3.4 Fig. 3.5
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Mirroring Menu
How To Screen Mirror Smartphone:
• After connecting the P8 to wi, in the Main Menu, choose “Mirroring” icon
(Fig 3.6)
• In the Mirroring Menu, choose Android or iOS (Fig 3.7)
• Use built-in AirPlay, AirPinCast, AirPinPCSender to screen mirror from your
iOS devices, Android portable devices or Windows PC
Fig. 3.6 Fig. 3.7
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Mirroring Menu
To screen mirror, your devices and the P8 have to be connected to the same Wi
network. DMCA (copyright) content cannot be wirelessly mirrored. This includes
content from streaming services such as Netix, Hulu, Disney+, etc.
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Mirroring Menu
To screen mirror Android device,
after connecting the P8 and your
device to the same WiFi network,
please use “Smart View”.
To screen mirror iOS device,
after connecting the P8 and your
device to the same WiFi network,
please select “AAXA P8” in the
Screen Mirroring menu.
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Streaming Services Menu
After connecting the P8 to Wi, select the “Streaming Services” icon in the Main
Menu. Select the streaming service you wish to open.
Streaming Services require subscription including paid subscription. Users are
responsible for their own subscriptions. Not all streaming apps are compatible in
all regions.
Ofce Menu
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In the Main Menu, select the “Oce” icon to access the N Docs app.
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FAQ: How to load a le in Ofce
Load your external content to the P8
by using a USB stick or a Micro SD/ TF
Card.
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In the main menu, select
the “Oce” icon. The oce
documents (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint or Templates) should
show in “Oce - Microsoft”
Select “Microsoft” and choose
the le you wish to open. Use the
keypad on the top of the P8 or the
remote control to nagivate.
FAQ: How to load a le in Ofce
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The P8 will show all folders and les you have on your USB or TF Card drive.
Use the navigation buttons to select folders or les.
Opening A File:
• Select the “Files” icon in the Main Menu ( Fig 3.8)
• In the Files Menu, select the external content device (USB/ Micro SD - TF
Card) that contains the le you wish to open (Fig 3.9)
Fig. 3.8
Fig. 3.9
Files Menu
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Browser Menu
How to open an internet browser in the P8
In the Main Menu, select the “Browser” icon. Once the Chrome browser opens,
press the button on the navigation pad or the remote control to search or type
web address
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To access more apps in the P8:
• In the Main Menu, select the “Apps” icon (Fig 3.10)
• In the Apps Menu, select the app you wish to open (Fig 3.11)
Apps Menu
Fig. 3.10 Fig. 3.11
Note: It is not recommended that users load their own apps onto the P8
FAQ: How to view photos as a slideshowFAQ: How to view photos as a slideshow
How do I play a slideshow?
1. Connect the USB or Micro SD Card to the P8
2. In the Main Menu, select the “Apps” icon
3. In the Apps Menu, select the “Gallery” icon (Fig 3.12)
4. In the Gallery app, your photos and videos will be available to view as
slideshows. Select the les you wish to open.
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Fig. 3.12
Fig. 3.13
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How to zoom in and zoom out an image
• Open the image in the Gallery App
• Use the “up” and “down” button on
the remote control to adjust the size
of the image
• To “zoom in” an image, press the
“down” button on the remote control
• To “zoom out” an image, press the
“up” button on the remote control
FAQ: How to zoom in and zoom out an image
Zoom out
Remote
Zoom in
FAQ: How to adjust brightness of an imageFAQ: How to adjust brightness of an image
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How to adjust brightness of an image
• Open the image in the Gallery App
• Use the “up” and “down” button
on the remote control to adjust the
brightness level of the image
• To make the image brighter, press the
“up” button on the remote control
• To make the image dimmer, press the
“down” button on the remote control
Decrease
Brightness
Remote
Increase
Brightness
Connecting to Device via Digital Input
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Connectivity to Multimedia Devices
The P8 can connect to many media devices including: computers, laptops,
iPhones, iPads, DVD players, smart phones, cameras, video game consoles and
other peripherals with ease. The P8’s digital input is compatible with HDMI inter-
face. The connection type is “full sized”.
*Some smartphones require video out capabilities to be displayed with the P8. Check with your phone manufacturer.
In the Main Menu
Select the “Inputs” Icon Then select the “Digital Video” Icon
First, a digital input cable is required from your P8 to your other device.
Connecting to Digital Input Video Devices
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Connect one end of the Digital Input Cable to
your device’s Digital Input port.
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
In the Main Menu, select the “Digital Video” Icon. Your P8 should now
be mirroring the content from your device.
Connect the other end of the Digital Input
Cable to your P8’s Digital Input port.
If you’re connecting to a computer or laptop and the projector does not
automatically mirror it, read onto the next page for more information.
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Connecting to a Computer via Digital Input
After connecting your projector to your computer or laptop via a digital input cable, you may need
to enabe Digital Video output on your computer. To enable Digital Video output on your computer
most computers require “turning on” the video output feature. Each computer is dierent. Please
consult your owner’s manual for instructions to enable Digital Video output. Below are standard
instructions for a Windows 10 computer – not all systems are the same.
Press Windows+P to toggle
through display settings. Select
either “Duplicate” or “Extend” de-
pending on your viewing option.
*NOTE: Dierent operating sys-
tems may dier
Step 5:
1. Right click on computer
desktop and select “Screen
Resolution.”
2. Display Properties window
will pop up and select the
Advance Display Settings.
3. Please make sure the “Mul-
tiple displays” has the “Dupli-
cate these displays” option
selected and the Resolution
is 1920 x 1080 or below as
pictured in the red box.
4. If the image is blurry or the
text is not legible, adjust the
screen resolution.
Step 6:
Step 4:
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Settings Menu
The Settings Menu can be accessed by selecting “Settings” on the Main Menu.
Wireless (Wi Menu)
Advanced
• Network & Internet
• Bluetooth
• Accounts & Sign In
• Device Preference
Language
Display
• Keystone
• Projection Direction
• Mode image
• Color Temperature
Bluetooth
Backup Reset
• Reset
• Update Android
• Update CPU
About
Within the settings menu, there are
eight more submenus that allow you
to customize your P8 to the settings
you want:
Brightness
• Eco
• Standard
• Boost
Chapter 4
Advanced Settings
In the Advanced setting menu, you can set up:
• Network & Internet
• Bluetooth
• Accounts Sign in
• Apps
• Device Preferences: About, Date & Time, Language, Keyboard & Autoll,
Mouse Mode, Display, Inputs, Sound, Storage, Screen saver, Developer
Options, Location, Security & restrictions, Accessibility and Rest
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Language
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In the Advanced setting menu, you can select your preferred language
Display Settings
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Keystone
• Reset Keystone, Keystone Up,
Keystone Down
Projection Direction
• Front Vertical, Rear Vertical,
Rear Inverted, Front Inverted
Mode Image
• Auto Mode, 4:3, 16:9
Color Temperature
• Medium, Cool, Warm
In the Advanced setting
menu, you can set up:
• Keystone
• Projection Direction
• Mode Image
• Color Temperature
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Keystone & Projection Direction
Keystone reset
• Reset keystone in the P8
Keystone up
• Add Keystone Up to the projection
Keystone down
• Add Keystone Down to the projection
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• Front Vertical
• Rear Vertical
• Rear Inverted
• Front Inverted
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Remote
Keystone
Adjustment
Keystone
Adjustment
How to correct Keystone using the remote control?
• If the image looks trapzoidal, press the “keystone adjustment” buttons on the
remote control until the keystone eect corrects and the the picture turns into
a square projection.
What is keystone?
• “Keystoning” occurs when
a projector is aligned
non-perpendicularly to
a screen, or when the
projection screen has an
angled surface. The image
that results from one of
these misalignments will
look trapezoidal rather
than square.
Keystone Adjustments FAQ
Mode Image menu & Color Temp.
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Auto Mode
• Set the image mode to Auto Mode
4:3
• Set the image mode to 4:3
16:9
• Set the image mode to 16:9
MediumMedium
• • Set the color temperature to MediumSet the color temperature to Medium
CoolCool
• • Set the color temperature to CoolSet the color temperature to Cool
WarmWarm
• • Set the color temperature to WarmSet the color temperature to Warm
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Bluetooth Menu
How to connect the P8 to bluetooth for audio out
• In the Settings Menu, go to the Bluetooth menu by selecting the blue-
tooth icon
• In the Bluetooth submenu, toggle the “On/O” switch beneath the blue-
tooth icon to “On”
• Select the desired bluetooth device. Make sure that your device is not
connected to any other devices and it is placed near the P8.
• Note: Bluetooth is for audio output only – does not accept audio input or
video streaming
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Backup Reset Menu
How to reset the P8
• In the Settings Menu, go to the Backup Reset menu by selecting the
Backup Reset icon
• In the Backup Reset menu, you can choose to Reset the P8, or Update
Android or Update CPU
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About Menu
How to view P8 “About” information
• In the Settings Menu, go to the About Menu by selecting the about icon
• In the About menu, you can Update System, check Device Name, Re-
start, Check Status & Legal Information, check Model Name & Android
Version, check Android Security Patch Level, Kernel version and Build,
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Technical Details
I cannot connect my iOS devices to the P8
Possible Causes Solution
(For wired connection) Incorrect cables or con-
nectors
To connect your iOS devices to the P8, please use
the Ocial Apple Lightning to Digital AV Adapter
and connect via the Digital AV port.
Troubleshooting
I cannot wirelessly screen mirror Netix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus, etc.
Possible Causes Solution
For wireless connection, DMCA content including
Netix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus content is not
sharable wirelessly).
Please use the built-in apps to stream DMCA
Content or connect your devices to the P8 using
the proper cables/ converters.
AIRPLAY DOES NOT WORK
Be sure to connect your iOS device and the P8 Projector to the same WiFi network. Choose
“AAXA P8” as the device you wish to screen mirror from your iOS device, unless you have
changed the P8’s nickname.
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Technical Details
IMAGE IS BLURRED
Possible Causes Solution
The Projector is not in focus. Adjust the focus with the focus adjustment but-
tons on the remote control until the image comes
into focus, or use the focus adjustment buttons on
the side of the projector
The Projector is oset from plane / angle of opera-
tion.
Move the projector so that it is both 180 degrees
and on an evern plane with the screen or adjust
the keystone through the remote, keypad or Set-
tings Menu
NO SYNC, NO SIGNAL
Troubleshooting
Be sure to setup the computer to enable a video signal output. On some laptops this is
done by pressing and holding Function F5 key. If using the P8 as an external monitor on
Windows based systems, this can be done by selecting “extend my desktop to this moni-
tor”. Depending on the video driver dierent resolutions may need to be selected for proper
output.
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Technical Details
THE PROJECTOR DOES NOT TURN ON
Possible Causes Solution
There is no power. Check to ensure the power outlet source is good.
Check the power adapter to ensure a proper con-
nection with the wall outlet as well as the projector.
Cannot power on the projector from the remote
control.
To power on the projector, press and hold the “On/
O” button at the back of the projector. Next, if
the projector is not powered on, press the Power
button on the remote control.
NO PICTURE / FILE NOT SUPPORTED
Possible Causes Solution
The video source is not properly connected or
selected
Check the video source signal to ensure that it
is properly connected. Select the current input
source by choosing the input desired from the
main menu
Incorrect le extension / Video is encoded with
incorrect codec
Please refer to “Specications” page to see which
le types and codex are supported. Verify that the
le was encoded properly.
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Specications
Brightness:
Native Resolution:
Contrast Ratio:
Aspect Ratio:
Projection Lens:
Image Size:
Lamp:
Video in:
File Play Back
Audio Output:
USB Power Output:
Operating System:
USB:
Power Consumption:
Dimensions:
Weight:
Supported File Formats:
Wireless Mirroring:
Bluetooth Output:
Wirless (WiFi)
430 Lumens
960 x 540 (qHD)
2000:1
16:9
Manual Focus
16~200 inches
RGB LEDs with Vibrant Color
Technology Life 30,000hrs
HDMI (Compatible); 1080P, Type C Compatible
USB Memory Stick reader (up to 64GB)
Micro SD/TF Card Reader (up to 64GB)
2W High-Low Frequency Speaker
3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack
5V 1A ( 5 watts)
Android 10.0
5 Pin USB 2.0 (Full Size), 34 Watts
34 Watts
3.9” x 3.4” x 1.4”
8.8 oz
MP3 / WMA / OGG / WAV / AVI / MP4 / JPG / GIF PDF / DOC / XLS / PPT
Supports iOS, Android
4.0 Supported
2.4ghz/ 5 ghz
*HDMI™ is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. AAXA Technologies is not aliated with HDMI Licensing LLC.
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Notes
Please direct all customer service inquiries to:
AAXA Technologies, Inc.
17781 Sky Park Circle, Suite #F
Irvine, CA 92614
(714) 957-1999
