HORLAT M14 Home Theater Projector User Manual

HORLAT M14 Home Theater Projector

Product Information

The product is a projector that comes with various accessories and features. It has a power button, back button, left and right buttons, a confirm button, and a home button for navigation. The projector also has a focus lens, IR receiver, audio output port, power interface, AV port, upper and lower trapezoid correction, speaker, HDMI port, USB port, and bracket nut. The package includes a remote control, HDMI cable, AV cable, power cable, and user manual.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Projector Placement
   • For ceiling installation, purchase a universal projector ceiling mount.
   • Use M1/4 screws to install the ceiling mount by attaching it to the screw holes at the bottom of the projector.
2. Power On
   • Plug the power cord into an outlet.
   • Press the power button to turn on the projector.
3. Projector Distance & SizeThe recommended projection screen size and distance are as follows:
   Distance| Screen Size (inch)
   ---|---
   2.68ft (0.82m)| 30
   4.52ft (1.38m)| 50
   7.2ft (2.2m)| 80
   9.05ft (2.76m)| 100

Note: The clarity of the projected images will improve in
ambient darkness.

4. Input Source The projector supports multiple input sources:
5. HDMI mode
6. Connect the projector and equipment with an HDMI cable.
7. Press and hold the source button of the projector or remote control to enter the input source interface.
8. Select HDMI on the main interface of the projector using the source button.
9. Select the HDMI cable connected to either HDMIl or HDMI2 interface and press OK to enter the interface.
10. Press the return key to exit and return to the main interface of the projector.
11. AV mode
12. Connect the projector and equipment with an AV cable.
13. Press and hold the source button of the projector or remote control to enter the input source interface.
14. Select AV and press OK to enter the interface.
15. Press the return key to exit and return to the main interface of the projector.
16. USB mode
17. Connect a U disk to the projector.
18. The U disk will be highlighted on the main interface of the projection screen.
19. Select the desired file type (Movie, Music, Picture, or Office Suite) and press OK to enter the file.
20. Adjusting the Projected Image After adjusting the size and distance of the projector, rotate the focus ring up and down to change the front and rear positions of the lens until a clear image is obtained.

Important Safety Instructions

Thank you for purchasing the projector.

• Please read this manual thoroughly before using it and keep it for future reference
• If physical injury, loss of data, or damage is caused by failure to follow instructions, the warranty does not apply

Set-Up

• Do not install the projector in places without proper ventilation
• Do not install the projector in hot and humid places
• Do not install the projector in dusty or smokey places.
• Do not block the ventilation holes ( intake or exhaust)
• Do not install the projector near the temperature and smoke detectors . It may cause a sensor failure .
• Do not install the projector in areas where warm and cool air will blow directly onto the projector ,otherwise it may cause projector failure due to moisture condensation or large temperature changes

Power Supply

• Power off the device before removing the power supply from the socket
• Use the power cord with caution to avoid unduly bending it Damaged power cords may cause electricshock or fire
• Unplug this device if there are lightning storms or when unused for a long period of time.
• Never touch the power cable or the power connection with wet hands
• Unplug the power cord from the outlet after using the projector

Repairs

• Never make any repairs to the projector yours
• No components in the projector can be repaired by customers.
• Please entrust qualified professional maintenance personnel for repair.

Caution

• Do not look at the lens or it may cause severe eye injury
• During and after use, the temperature near the outlet will rise. Therefore touching it may cause burns.
• Do not place the projector in too warm or too cold a room, because the high temperature or low temperature will shorten the lifespan of the device. The working environment would be C better.

Packing List

Overview

1. Power Button
2. Back Button
3. Left
4. Confirm Button
5. Home Button
6. Right
7. Focus lens
8. IR receiver
9. 3.5mm port for audio output
10. AV port
11. IR receiver
12. Speaker
13. HDMI port
14. USB port
15. Power interface
16. Upper and lower trapezoid correction
17. Focussing ring
18. Bracket nut

Remote Control

1. Power Switch
2. Direction Button
3. Confirm Button
4. Menu Button
5. Volume+
6. Volume-
7. Signal Source
8. Home Button
9. Back Button
10. Pause/Play Button
11. Fast forward
12. Previous
13. Mute

Getting Started

Projector Placement

1. Front projection ceiling mount
2. Front projection table mount
3. Rear projection ceiling mount
4. Rear projection table mount

Note:

1. During the installation process, please do not operate with electricity to avoid electric shock hazard and projector circuit failure.
2. Please keep a gap of at least 30 cm from the wall. Do not cover or block the projector’s vents with any objects. Make sure that the projector has enough ventilation to ensure the projector’s. performance and reliability.
3. If you have a projector screen and need to be mounted on a ceiling, the projector cannot be higher than the upper edge of the screen, otherwise it will affect the image effect.

Ceiling installation

1. Please purchase an universal projector ceiling mount;
2. At the bottom of the projector you will see the screw holes. Use M1/4 screws to install the ceiling and then install it.

Start Using

1. Plug the power cord into an outlet.
2. Press the power button to turn on the projector.

Projector Distance & Size

The recommended projection screen is around 80 inches with a projection distance of around 8.92 ft. Ambient darkness will improve the clarity of the projected images.

Aspect Ratio(16:9)

• Distance Screen Size(inch)
  • 2.68ft(0.82m) 30
• 4.52ft(1.38m) 50
  • 7.2ft（2.2m） 80
• 9.05ft（2.76m） 100

Input Source

A.HDMI mode

• Step 1: Connect the projector and equipment with HDMI cable.
• Step 2: Press and hold the source button >> of the projector or remote control to enter the input source interface,or use the button to select HDMI on the main interface of the projector.
• Step 3: Select the HDMI cable to connect to the corresponding interface HDMIl or HDMI2, press the OK key to enter the interface, and press the return key to exit and return to the main interface of the projector.

B.AV mode

• Step 1: Connect the projector and the equipment with the AV cable.
• Step 2∶ Press and hold the source button of the projector or remote control to enter the input source interface.
• Step 3: Select AV, press OK to enter, press Retuln to exit and return to the main interface of the projector.

C.USB mode

• Step 1: Connect the projector to the U disk, the U disk on the main interface of the projection screen will display the highlighted state.
• Step 2: Select the corresponding Movie,Music,Picture and Office Suite modules of the file type, and press OK to enter the file.

WiFi settings

• Step 1: Use the remote control or projector button to find ‘Network’ on the main interface. Press the OK button to enter Network information; Select the Scan option and a list of WIFI names will appear.
• Step 2: Select the name of the WiFi you want to connect to, press the OK key to display the virtual keyboard, use the remote control to enter the password, place the control cursor on the keyboard, press the Enter key, and then press the Connect key to complete the password input. Press the Return or Home key to return to the main interface

Adjusting the projected image

• After adjusting the size and distance of the projector, please rotatern the focus ring Up and Down to change the front and rear positions of the lens until a clear image is obtained.

Screen Mirroring

For iOS Devices (streaming using WiFi)

• Note: It only enables screen mirroring over WiFi, not iOS device data.
• Step 1: Follow the projector WIFI setup steps to connect the projector to WIFI and open WIFI on your iPhone. Please ensure that your iPhone and projector are connected to the same WIFI.
• Step 2: Open the projector menu, use the remote control to select iOS Cast, and press OK to enter the interface.
• Step 3: On the IOS device page, slide up to enter the options interface, click the screen mirroring icon, select the projector name icast – xxxx, and then click to Connect.

For Android System(Streaming with WiFi)

• Step 1: Follow the projector WiFi setup steps to connect the projector to WiFi and open WiFi on the Android device to connect to any WIFI.
• Your Android device and projector no need connected to the same WiFi.
• Step 2: Open the projector menu, use the remote control to select Miracast, and then press OK to enter the interface.
• Step 3: Select the “Wireless Display” option on the Android device, select the current projector name: icast xxxx, click and connect.
• Step 4: After successful connection, the screen content of the Android device will be projected onto the projection surface.

For MacBook device

• Step 1: Follow the projector WIFI setup steps to connect the projector to WIFI and open the computer network settings. Please make sure that the Macbook and projector are connected to the same WIFI.
• Step 2: Use the remote control to select iOS Cast and press OK to enter the interface.
• Step 3: Open the settings, find Airplay, click and search for the projector.
• Step 4: Select the current projector device: icast-xxxx，click and connect.
• Step 5: When the content of the projector and device is consistent, the screen mirroring is successful.

For Windows PC (Wirless Miracast support Window 7.8.10 system)

• Step 1: Follow the projector WIFI setup steps to connect the projector to WIFl and open the computer network settings. Please ensure that the PC and projector are connected to the same WIFI.
• Step 2: Use the remote control to select Miracast and press OK to enter the interface.
• Step 3: Use the shortcut keys M+P to enter the projection settings, select Copy, and click Connect to Wireless Display to enter the device search
• Step 4: Select the current projector device: NEWLINK xxx x x, click to connect
• Step 5: When the content of the projector and PC device is consistent, the screen mirroring is successful

Bluetooth mode

Note: The projector can be connected to external speakers through Bluetooth. It can also connect to music streams on smartphones or tablets through Bluetooth.

How to connect a projector to an external speaker ‘Bluetooth Speaker’?

• Step 1: Use the remote control or button on projector to locate the Bluetooth Speakers icon on the projector’s main interface and press the OK button to enter
• Step 2: Switch the Bluetooth option to Send, use the remote control to switch to the search Bluetooth option, and press the OK button
• Step 3: Select the Bluetooth speaker to be connected from the device list, and then press “OK” to pair (the Bluetooth speaker must be turned on to be searched)
• Step 4: After successful connection, the Bluetooth device will display Connected.

How to connect the projector to the phone via bluetooth:

• Step 1: Find the (BT Mode) icon on the main interface and press OK to enter
• Step 2: Turn on the Bluetooth of the mobile phone, find the Bluetooth name of the projector (Projector), and click Pair to connect

Specifications

Trouble Shooting

Q1.Blurry Image

• Make sure the projection distance is fartherthan the minimum projection distance of 1.3 m.
• Adjust focus ring.

Q2.The projector image shows no signal

• Please make sure all cables are connected to the projector properly and stably.
• Check whether the projector input source modehas been selected as the corresponding format.
• For example:the device and the projector are connected with an HDMI cable, the HDMl input channel must be selected for projection,and no signalwill be displayed if other channels are selected.

Q3.What should I do if I want to watch the contert from Hulu, Netflix, and similar services via the projector?

• Please prepare a Fire TVstick,Roku stick or ChromecastTM(not included), then connect it to the projectorto watch the content.

Q4.Remote Unresponsive

• Make sure remote points at IR receiver directly.
• Do not cover IR receiver.
• Try a new pair of AAA batteries.

Q5.The projector will stop automatically every after time it is used for a period of time

• Check if the projector’s air inlet and outlet are blocked by other objects.
• Please pay attention to whether the local mains voltage is too low or too high or fluctuates too much.

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