M1X Operation

Home Screen

The Home Screen is displayed every time you start the projector. To navigate the Home Screen, simply use the directional buttons ▶ / ◀ / ▲ / ▼ on the remote control. You can return to the main Home Screen at any time by pressing the Home button on the remote control, regardless of what page you are on.

Menu	Description
File Management	Provides a user interface to manage files and folders.
Apps Center	Access and view all installed applications.
Settings	Manage various categories such as: Network settings, Basic and Advanced settings, Date & Time, Firmware update, and System Information.
Screen Mirroring	Mirror your personal device’s screen through the projector.
Bluetooth	Select the appropriate Bluetooth mode.
Add App	Select your favorite Apps and add them to the Home Screen.

File Management

Easily manage files and folders.

1. Select: Home > File Management.

   

2. Select a device on the source list: USB, Local Storage, MicroSD, etc. Use the directional buttons ▶ / ◀ / ▲ / ▼ to select the desired file. Then press OK on the remote control to open the selected file.

   

3. Press the Return    button to go to a previous level.

   Note: Press the Home button on the remote control to return to the Home Screen at anytime.

How to Edit a File

1. While in File Management, press and hold the OK button for three seconds.

2. A check box will appear at the front of each file. Use the directional buttons ▶ / ◀ / ▲ / ▼ and press OK to select one or more files.

   

3. By pressing the Right ▶ button, Copy, Paste, Cut, Delete, Select All, and Return boxes will be available for use.

   
4. Select your desired action xand press OK to execute.
5. If you are Copying or Cutting, select your destination folder to complete the process.

How to Use the Media Control Bar Buttons

The media control bar buttons will appear on screen if a video, music, or photo file are selected to be opened.

Tips for using USB

When using USB for reading and/or storage please keep in mind the following:

1. Some USB storage devices may not be compatible.
2. If you use an USB extension cable, the USB device may not recognize the USB.
3. Only use USB storage devices formatted with Windows FAT32 or NTFS file system.
4. Larger files will need extra time to load.
5. Data on USB storage devices may be damaged or lost. Back up important files.

Supported File Formats

Multimedia Formats

Extension	Type	Codec
.avi	Audio	MP3
.mp4 .m4v .mov	Video	H.264/MPEG-4
.mkv	Video	H.264
.ts .trp .tp .mts .m2ts	Video	H.264, MPEG-2
	Audio	MP3
.vob	Video	MPEG-1, MPEG-2
	Audio	DVD-LPCM
.mpg	Video	MPEG-1

Office Formats

			Items	Indicators
I.	Document Viewing Function	1	doc/docx	Able to open and read documents in doc/docx
		2	xls/xlsx	Able to open and read documents in xls/xlsx
		3	ppt/pptx	Able to open and read documents in ppt/pptx
		4	PDF	Able to open and read documents in PDF
II.	Supporting Interface Language	1	Supporting 44 Interface Languages	English, Simplified Chinese, Chinese (TW), Chinese (HK), Spanish (LA), French (EU), PT (EU), PT (BR), German, Russian, Italian, Swedish, Spanish (EU), Korean, Arabic, Farsi, Serbian, Bosnian, Macedonian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian, Greek, Norwegian, Danish, Czech, Hungarian, Slovak, Polish, Romanian, Finnish, Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian, British English, Slovenian, Croatian, Turkish, Vietnamese, Bahasa Indonesia, Dutch, Malay, Thai, Hindi, Hebrew, Burmese, Catalan.

Photo Formats

Format	Type	Maximum Resolution
.jpg/.jpeg	Progressive JPEG	7680 x 4320
	Baseline JPEG	7680 x 4320
.bmp		9600 x 6400
.png		7680 x 4320

Supported External Connected Device Formats

Device	Support Size (Max. Size)	NTFS Format		FAT32 Format		exFAT
		Read	Write	Read	Write	Read	Write
USB Memory Stick	256 GB	V	N/A	V	V	N/A	N/A
USB HDD	2 TB	V	N/A	V	V	N/A	N/A

Note:

• Windows 10 built-in format tool only supports FAT32 format up to 32 GB.
• Firmware upgrade only supports FAT32 format.

Apps Center

View, launch, and uninstall Apps.

1. To view your Apps, select: Home > Apps Center.

   

2. Use the directional buttons ▶ / ◀ / ▲ / ▼ to select the desired App. Then press OK on the remote control to launch the App.

   
   Note: Press the Home button on the remote control to return to the Home Screen at anytime.

ViewSonic App Download

Use the directional buttons ▶ / ◀ / ▲ / ▼ to navigate the menu options. When you find the preferred App, press the OK button on the remote control to install the App.

Note:

• Users can install third-party Apps by .apk file in File Management. However, some third-party Apps may have compatibility issues.
• Apps not pre-loaded by ViewSonic may not be compatible or work properly.
• Some Apps may require a keyboard or mouse.
• Some Apps may be Region-Specific.

To Uninstall Apps

1. Open the Apps Center by selecting: Home > Apps Center.
2. Use the directional buttons ▶ / ◀ / ▲ / ▼ to select the desired App.

3. Press and hold OK on the remote control for three seconds. The below dialogue box will appear:

   

4. Select Yes to uninstall the App.

   Note: Press the Home button on the remote control to return to the Home Screen at anytime.

Settings

Under Settings you can adjust Network, Basic, and Advanced settings, Date & Time, Firmware Upgrade, and view Information.

Network Settings

1. Select: Home > Setting > Network Settings.

   

2. View and adjust your Wi-Fi and network settings.

   

3. To setup a Wireless connection, see Connecting to Networks.

Basic Settings

1. Select: Home > Setting > Basic Settings.

   

2. Use the Up ▲ and Down ▼ directional buttons to select the desired option and press OK. Then use the Left ◀ and Right ▶ buttons to make adjustments or selections.

   

3. To return to a previous menu press the Return    button.

   Note: Press the Home button on the remote control to return to the Home Screen at anytime.

   Menu	Description
   Language	Select your desired language.
   Projector Position	Select the preferred projection position.
   Keystone	Adjust trapezoidal screen image distortion. Auto V Keystone Provides a rectangular screen image by automatically adjusting the keystone number when there is a trapezoidal screen image caused by the tilting of the projector. Enable: Automatically adjust the keystone number. Disable: Manually adjust the keystone number. V Keystone Keystone can be adjusted vertically manually. H Keystone Keystone can be adjusted horizontally manually. 4 Corner Enable or disable 4 Corner Adjustment. 4 Corner Adjustment Adjust each corner individually for maximum projection flexibility.
   Zoom	Adjust the digital zoom setting.
   Test Pattern	Test the color presentation of the projector and/or adjust the focus of the projected image.

Date & Time

Adjust Date, Time, Time Zone, and Time Format.

Note: The time is displayed in the top-right corner after connecting to the Internet.

1. Select: Home > Setting > Date & Time.

   

2. Use the Up ▲ and Down ▼ directional buttons to select the desired option and press OK. Then use the Left ◀ and Right ▶ buttons to make adjustments or selections.

   

Advanced Settings

1. Select: Home > Setting > Advanced Settings.

   

2. Use the Up ▲ and Down ▼ directional buttons to select the desired option and press OK. Then use the Left ◀ and Right ▶ buttons to make adjustments or selections.

   

3. To return to a previous menu press the Return    button.

   Note: Press the Home button on the remote control to return to the Home Screen at anytime.

   Menu	Description
   Power On Source	Enter the desired input source directly after turning on the projector.
   Power On Ring Tone	Enable or disable the power on ring tone.
   Smart Energy	Auto Power Off The projector can turn off automatically after a set period of time once no input source is detected. Sleep Timer Turn offautomatically after a set period of time. Power Saving Lower power consumption if no input source is detected after five minutes. NOTE: The power consumption of the LED will be changed to 30% after no signal is detected for five minutes.
   Audio Settings	Audio Mode Movie: Default audio mode. Music: Optimized for music playback. Audio Volume Adjust the volume from 0 to 50. Mute Mute or unmute the volume.
   Light Source Level	Select the suitable power consumption of the LED.
   Screen Saver	On the homepage and folder pages, if there is no action within five minutes, the screen saver and time display will be activated.
   Power Bank Mode	Enable or disable to turn on or charge the projector. NOTE: The power bank should be at least 45W (15V/3A) and support Power Delivery (PD) protocol output.
   High Altitude Mode	It is recommended that you use High Altitude Mode when your environment is between 1,500~3,000 m above sea level, and a temperature between 5°C~25°C. NOTE: If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above, it may display auto shut-down symptoms, which is designed to protect your projector from over-heating. In cases like this, you should switch to High Altitude Mode to solve these symptoms. However, this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme conditions.
   Reset Settings	Reset the Settings to default. NOTE: Language, High Altitude Mode, Projector Position, Network Settings, All installed Apps in the Apps Center, Add App, Bluetooth, Keystone, 4 Corner Adjustment, and Light Source Hours will remain unchanged.
   Reset to Factory Default	Restore all settings to their default values. NOTE: Light Source Hours will remain unchanged.

Firmware Upgrade

Users can update the firmware by internet or USB, and check the version number.

Note: Do not unplug the power cord, USB, or disconnect from the Internet during the upgrading process.

1. Before entering the Firmware Upgrade menu, ensure the projector is connected to the Internet.

2. To enter the menu, select: Home > Setting > Firmware Upgrade.

   

Firmware Update Online

1. Go to: Home > Setting > Firmware Upgrade > Software Update Online.

   

2. Select Enter by pressing OK on the remote control.

3. The system will check the ViewSonic website (OTA) and display the below dialog message if there is new Firmware.

   

4. After selecting Yes, a progress bar will appear as the update process begins.

   

5. After reaching 100% the projector will restart.

   Note: The whole process will take about 10 minutes.

6. After updating the Firmware, it will take a few minutes to restart the projector.

Firmware Update by USB with FAT32 Format

1. Download the latest version from the ViewSonic website and copy the file to a USB device.
2. Plug the USB into the projector, then go to: Home > Setting > Firmware Upgrade > Software Update By USB.
3. Select Enter by pressing OK on the remote control.
4. The system will detect the Firmware version and display a dialog message.
5. After selecting Yes, a progress bar will appear as the update process begins.
6. After reaching 100% the projector will restart. The whole process will take about 10 minutes.
7. After updating the Firmware, it will take a few minutes to restart the projector.

Information

1. Select: Home > Setting > Information.

   
2. View system status and information.
Note: Press the Home button on the remote control to return to the Home Screen at anytime.

Screen Mirroring

Mirror your personal device’s screen. To setup wireless Screen Mirroring, see Wireless Screen Mirroring.

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

Bluetooth

The projector is equipped with that allows the user to connect their device wirelessly for audio playback. For more information, see Bluetooth.

Add App

Adding Apps

Add your favorite Apps to the Home Screen.

1. From the Home Screen, select Add App and then press OK on the remote control.

   

2. Use the directional buttons ▶ / ◀ / ▲ / ▼ to select the desired App and press OK.

   

3. Now your favorite App will appear on the Home Screen.

   

Delete Apps from the Home Screen

1. From the Home Screen, select the App you want to delete and press and hold OK for three seconds.

2. The message, “Do you want to Delete this application from My Favorites?” will appear.

   
3. Select Yes, and press OK to delete the App.