M1 Pro Operation

    From ViewSonic User Guide Database

    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.

    M1 Pro Home Screen.png

    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 a level.
    NOTE: Press the Home button on the remote control to return to the Home Screen at anytime.

    How to Edit a File

    M1 Pro File Management Edit.png
    1. While in File Management, press and hold the OK button for three (3) 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 and press OK to execute.
    5. If you are Copying or Cutting, select your destination folder to complete the process.

    How to Use Control Bar Buttons

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

    M1 Pro Control Bar.png

    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
    .xvid Video Xvid, H.264
    .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 Store

    Use the direction buttons to navigate the menu options. When you find the preferred App, press the OK button on the remote control to install the App.

    M1 Pro App Store.png
    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 (3) seconds.
    4. Select OK to uninstall the App.
    NOTE: Press the Home button on the remote control to return to the Home Screen at anytime.

    Bluetooth

    The projector is equipped with Bluetooth that allows the user to connect their device wirelessly for audio playback.

    M2e BT Home.png

    Setting

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

    Network Settings

    1. Select: Home > Setting > Network Settings.
    2. View and adjust your Wi-Fi and network settings.

    Basic Settings

    1. Select: Home > Setting > Basic Settings.
    2. Use the Up and Down 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.

    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 buttons to select the desired option and press OK. Then use the Left and Right buttons to make adjustments or selections.

    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. 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.

    Advanced Settings

    1. Select: Home > Setting > Advanced Settings.
    2. Use the Up and Down 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.

    Information

    NOTE: Press the Home button on the remote control to return to the Home Screen at anytime.
    1. Select: Home > Setting > Information.
    2. View system status and information.

    Screen Mirroring

    Please see Wireless Screen Mirroring

    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 (3) 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.