VANKYO Performance V610 Projector User Manual

VANKYO Performance V610 Projector User Manual

Please read this manual thoroughly before using and keep it for future reference.

Notice

1. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the projector.
2. Please use the correct power cord for the country where you are located.
3. Do not look into the lens when the projector is on to prevent the bright light from hurting your eyes.
4. Do not place the projector on an unstable stand, or table.
5. Do not use the projector where it may be exposed to rain, water, or excessive humidity.
6. If you do not use the projector for a long time, make sure to power it off, and disconnect the plug from the outlet.
7. When shipping the projector, place it in its original packing materials or use equivalent materials with cushioning around the projector.
8. If the projector is mounted on a ceiling or wall, it should be installed using mounting hardware that supports it securely and safely.
9. If the projector is damaged, do not attempt to service this product yourself, please contact the VANKYO Team.

Introduction to your projector

Packing List

Please keep all the packaging material in case shipment is needed in the future. Make sure you receive all the parts below. If there is any part missing, please contact Vankyo Team.

Projector Overview

Projector Specification

Setting up Your Projector

Projector Installation Options

Depending on how you positioned the projector, you may need to change the projected image orientation so the image can be viewed correctly by the audience. If you project from the ceiling or the rear, please go to Menu> PICTURE> Projection Mode to set up the projection modes. There are the following four modes of operation for the different installation options:

Front. In this mode, the projector must be placed in front of the wall/screen, and the image will be directly projected to the wall/screen.

Rear. In this mode, the projector can be placed behind a compatible screen which supports rear projection.

Front/Ceiling. which flips the image over top-to-bottom to project upside-down from a ceiling or wall mount.

Rear/Ceiling. In this mode, the projector is placed behind the screen with the lens upside down. This mode allows you to flip the image over. A compatible screen which supports rear projection will be required.

Note:
Wherever you setup the projector, make sure to position it squarely in front of the center of the screen or the wall, not at an angle, if possible.

Projection Distance and Size

The distance at which you place the projector from the screen determines the approximate size of the image. The projection size increases when the projector is farther from the screen. Locate the projector at an appropriate position, then adjust the focus ring and Keystone manually to get the best image performance.

The recommended projection screen is around 90 inches with a projection distance of around 9.84ft.
Ambient darkness will improve the clarity of the projected images.

Keystone Correction

Press the ≡ button on the remote, then select PICTURE> 4D Keystone Correction. Press the Up/Down button to select the option, then press the OK button to enter.

Vertical & Horizontal Correction

Corner Adjustment
Press the OK button on the remote to select the corner and adjust the image shape accordingly.

Projector Settings

You can use the projector’s Menu system to adjust the settings to control how your projector works.

Tips:

• Press the Up/Down button to select the option you would like to change, then press the OK button to enter the submenu.
• When you finish changing settings, press the Menu button to return to the previous menu, press the Back button to exit and return to homepage.

Picture Settings

Press the Menu button, and it will display the PICTURE settings shown below.

4D Keystome Correction: to adjust the image shape. Press the Up/Down button to select from Vertical & Horizontal, Corner Adjustment and Reset, then press the OK button to enter .

Picture Mode : switches among the image modes of Standard, Soft, User, and Dynamic for different projected contents. You can setup the Contrast, Brightness, Color, and Sharpness for the image after you select the User mode.

Color Temperature : switches among the color temperature modes of Standard, Warm, User, and Cool for the different color preference of the image. You can set up color proportions of Red, Green, and Blue for the image after you select User mode.

Aspect Ratio : is a proportional relationship between an image’s width and height. It has 4:3, 16:9, and Auto.

Noise Reduction : is the process of removing noise from a signal, which includes Low, Middle, High, and Default.

PC Setting : this function will be activated when you select VGA as input source. Press the OK button to enter screen settings and adjust the desktop accordingly.

Projection Mode : it has four modes, which are Front, Front/Ceiling, Rear and Rear/Ceiling.

Reduce Image Size : proportionally reduce the image size, ranging from 100% to 75%.

Sound Settings

Press the Left /Right buttons to enter the SOUND Settings:

Sound Mode : sets up the different sound pattern for audio/video files. Options are Standard, MUSIC and Sports.

Balance : to balance the sound of the left and right channel of the speaker.

Auto Volume : to intelligently adjust the volume, so that loud scenes are made quieter for the listener.

Time Settings

Press the Left/Right buttons to enter the TIME Settings.

Clock : to set the value of Date/Month/Vear/Hour/Minute accordingly.

Auto Off : to set the time to automatically turn off the projector.

Auto On : to set the time to automatically turn on the projector.

Sleep Timer : to adjust the time period before the projector auto turns off at intervals of l0min, 20min, 30min, 60min, 90min, 120min, 180min and 240min.

Option Settings

Press the Left and Right buttons to enter the OPTION Settings.

OSD Language : to set up the language displayed in the operation interface.

Factory Reset : to reset the projector.

OSD Transparency : to adjust the transparency of the background color. You can choose from Low, Middle, High and off.

OSD Timeout : sets the time duration that the menu appears on the screen, after which the interface will automatically return to homepage. You can choose from SSec, lOSec, lSSec and Off.

Software Update (USB) : updates the projector’s software version when a new version is available on a USB drive attached to the projector.

Projector Connections

When you connect any device to the projector, please follow the steps below at your first use of the projector.

Step 1 : Connect the power cord into the projector’s power inlet, then plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.

Step 2 : Take off the lens cover, then press the On/Off button on the projector or the remote to turn on the projector .

Step 3 : Enter the interface of the OSD Language to set your preferred language.

Step 4 : Press the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons to select your language, then press the OK button on the projector/remote to confirm.

Step 5 : It will show a screen with No Device. Insert the device/cables into the corresponding ports on the projector.

Step 6 : Press the SOURCE button to bring up the Input Source menu.

Step 7 : Press the Up/Down or the SOURCE button to select, then press the OK button to select the correct input source.

Step 8 : Adjust the focus ring and keystone(see page 4 for instruction) to get the best image performance.

Tips:

1. After you plug the power cord into the inlet, the LED indicator is solid red. Press the power button to turn on the projector, and the LED indicator on the projector is green.
2. Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is on, which may damage your eyes and is especially dangerous for children.
3. Install 2 AAA batteries in the remote before using it.

Connecting to an External Storage Device

You can project movies, play music, show photos, and show texts by connecting a USB Drive or a Hard Disk (extra power supply is required) to your projector even without using a computer or a mobile device.

Step 1 : After connecting a different external device, press the SOURCE button on the projector or remote to bring up the Input Source menu.

Step 2 : Press the Up/Down on the projector or remote to select the correct input source, then press the OK button of the projector/remote to confirm. For USB/Hard Disk, please select input source USB1/USB2.

Tips:

1. All the file folders will be shown in the USB disk or microSD card, but you can only play the video/music/photo/text files after you select MOVIE/MUSIC/PHOTO/TEXT respectively in the main interface.
2. Hover the cursor on the selected photo/text for more than 3 seconds to preview it.
3. Press the Play/Pause button on the remote to view the video/music/photo/text.
4. Press the OK button to select video/music/photo/text file(s), you will see the name of the selected files when you check the Playlist on the bottom bar.

Playing Videos

After selecting USB1/USB2 in the interface of Input Source, you will enter the main interface which shows MOVIE, MUSIC, PHOTO and TEXT.

Step 1 : Select MOVIE in the main interface by pressing the Left and Right button on the projector/remote, then press the OK button on the projector/remote to enter the interface below.

Step 2 : Select the disk C, then press the OK button to view the folders and files on that device.

Step 3 : Select the video file or click the folder to enter the next directory till you find the video you would like to play in the directory.

Step 4 : Press the Play/Pause button on the remote or projector to play the selected video in full-screen mode. Press the OK button to show the bottom bar; press the Down/Back button to hide it.

Pause : plays or pauses the current video.

FB : Fast Backward, rewinds the video quickly while playing it. The rewinding speed ranges from 2X to 32X.

FF : Fast Forward, advances the video forward quickly while playing it. The forward speed ranges from 2X to 32X.

Prev.: Previous, goes back to the previous video.

Next : goes to the next video.

Stop : exits from the current video.

R_ALL : select to toggle through One (only repeat the current video), ALL (repeat all videos in the directory) and None(plays the video(s) selected once, then exits) using the OK button.

• If you press the OK button to tick video files(s) before viewing the movie, the selected file(s) will be played repeatedly after you select Repeat One/Repeat ALL. If no file is ticked, all the video files in the directory will be played repeatedly after you select Repeat ALL.

Set A/Set B/None : selects Set A by pressing the OK button to set a time point and select Set B by pressing OK button to set another time point when playing the video, then it will loop to play the video fragment between these points. Select None to return to normal playing mode.

Playlist : a list of video files that can be played from the current folder. If you did not tick the favorite videos by pressing the OK button in the directory, it would show all the video files in this folder that can be played; otherwise, it will only show your ticked video(s).

Info : shows the information about the current video, including resolution, size, and so on.

Slow FW : Slow Forward, plays the video in slow motion with a speed range of 2X to 16X speed.

Step FW : Step Forward, steps forward the video frame by frame by pressing the OK button.

Zoom+ : zooms in the photo size up to 8X.

Zoom- : zooms out the photo size down to 1/4.

Aspect : adjusts the aspect ratios of the image. It includes three modes, 4:3, 16:9 and Auto.

Move : after zooming in the photo, press OK/Enter button when selecting the Move icon. You can view more details of the current photo by pressing the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons.

Video Format Supported: 3GP/AVI/MKV/FLV/MOV/MP4/MPG/VOB/RMVB/RM.

Playing Music

After selecting USB1/USB2 in the interface of Input Source, you will enter the main interface which shows MOVIE, MUSIC, PHOTO and TEXT.

Step 1 : Select MUSIC in the main interface by pressing the Left and Right button on the projector or the remote, then press the OK button on the projector or the remote to enter the following interface.

Step 2 : Select the disk C, then press the OK button to view the folders and files on that device.

Step 3 : Select a music file to play or click on a folder to view its subdirectory of folders and files.

Step 4 : Press the Play/Pause button on the remote or projector to play the selected music. A depiction of the music being played will be displayed on the screen.

Pause : plays or pauses the current music.

FB : Fast Backward, rewinds the music quickly while playing it. The rewinding speed ranges from 2X to 16X.

FF : Fast Forward, advances the music forward quickly while playing it. The forward speed ranges from 2X to 16X.

Prev.: Previous, goes back to the beginning of the prior track that played.

Next : advances to the beginning of the next track.

Stop : exits from the current music.

R_ALL : select to toggle through One (only repeat the current music track), ALL (repeat all music tracks in the directory) and None (plays the selected music once, then exits) using the OK button.

• If you press the OK button to tick music files(s) before viewing the movie, the selected file(s) will be played repeatedly after you select Repeat One/Repeat ALL. If no file is ticked, all the music files in the directory will be played repeatedly after you select Repeat ALL.

Set A/Set B/None : selects Set A by pressing the OK button to set a time point and select Set B by pressing the OK button to set another time point, then it will loop to play the music fragment between these points. Select None to get back to the normal playing mode.

MUTE : mutes or unmutes the current music.

Playlist : a list of music files that can be played from the current folder. If you did not tick the favorite music by pressing the OK button in the directory, it would show all the music files in this folder that can be played; otherwise, it will show your ticked music file(s).

Info : shows the information about the current music, including Bit Rate, Artist, Size, and so on.

• Audio Format Supported: MP3/WMA/OGG/AAC/FLAC/APE/WAV/AC3.
• Press the Down/Back button to hide the bottom bar and enter full-screen mode.

Displaying Photos

After selecting USB in the interface of Input Source, you will enter the main interface which shows the options of MOVIE, MUSIC, PHOTO and TEXT.

Step 1 : Select PHOTO in the main interface by pressing the Left and Right button on the projector/remote, then press the OK button on the projector/remote to enter the interface below.

Step 2 : Select the disk C, then press the OK button to view the folders and files on that device.

Step 3 : Select a photo or click on a folder to enter its subdirectory until you find the picture you would like to display.

Step 4 : Press the Play/Pause button on the remote or projector to play the selected photo.

Pause : plays or pauses the current photo.

Prev.: Previous, goes back to the previous photo.

Next : goes to the next photo.

Stop : exits from the current photo.

R_ALL : select to toggle through One (hold on the current photo being displayed), ALL (cycle through all the photos in your playlist) and None (plays the photo(s) selected once, then exits) using the OK button.

• If you press the OK button to tick photo files(s) before playing, the selected file(s) will be played repeatedly after you select Repeat One/Repeat ALL. If no file is ticked, all the photo files in the directory will be played repeatedly after you select Repeat ALL.

Playlist : a list of photo files that can be played from the folder. If you did not tick the favorite photos by pressing the OK button in the Sub- menu, it would show all the photos in this folder that can be played; otherwise, it will show your ticked photo(s).

Info.: shows the information about the current photo, including resolution, size, date, and time.

Move : after zooming in the photo, press OK/Enter button when selecting the Move icon. You can view more details of the current photo by pressing the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons.

Effect : the animation modes for switching the photos. Options are Wipe, Slide, Fade, Normal, Random Play, Blocks and Diagonal.

• Photo Format Supported: BMP/JPEG/PNG.
• Press the Down/Back button to hide the bottom bar and enter full-screen mode.

Displaying Texts

After selecting USB in the interface of Input Source, you will enter the main interface which shows the options of MOVIE, MUSIC, PHOTO and TEXT.

Step 1 : Select TEXT in the main interface by pressing the Left and Right button on the projector or the remote, then press the OK button on the projector or the remote to enter the following interface.

Step 2 : Select the disk C, then press the OK button to view the folders and files on that device.

Step 3 : Select a text or click a folder to enter its subdirectory until you find the text file you would like to display.

Step 4 : Press the Play/Pause button on the remote or projector to play the selected text in full screen mode.

Press the OK button on the projector/remote when playing the text, it will show a bottom bar with different settings.
Press the Down/Return button to hide the bottom bar.

Prev P : Previous Page, goes back to the previous page of the current text.

Next P : Next Page, goes to the next page of the current text.

Prev.: Previous, goes back to the previous text.

Next : goes to the next text.

Stop : exits from the current text.

Playlist : a list of text files that can be played from the folder. If you did not tick the texts by pressing the OK button in the Sub Menu, it would show all the texts that can be played. Otherwise, it will show your ticked text(s).

Info : shows the size of the current text.

• Text format support: TXT

Connecting to a Computer

When you’re in a conference room and need to project, connect your computer to the projector.

Option (1) : Connect the projector to your computer by using the HDMI cable in the package. HDMI connection is recommended for projecting movies, videos, and other files which need to be HDMI.

Step 1 : Turn on your computer and the projector.
Step 2 : Connect the HDMI cable to your computer’s HDMI port.
Step 3 : Connect the other end to any available HDMI port on your projector.
Step 4 : Select the correct input source HDMl1/HDMl2 to project any file on your computer by pressing the SOURCE button on the projector or remote.

Option (2): You can also connect the projector to your computer by using a VGA computer cable prepared by yourself.

Step 1 : Turn on your computer and the projector.
Step 2 : Connect the VGA cable to your computer’s VGA port.
Step 3 : Connect the other end to the VGA port on your projector.
Step 4 : Select the correct input source VGA to project any file on your computer by pressing the SOURCE button on the projector or remote.

Notes:

1. To connect a Mac/Surface that includes only a Mini DisplayPort, Thunderbolt port, or Mini-DVI port, you need to obtain an adapter that allows you to connect to the projector’s HDMI or VGA port.

2. For Windows7 and higher system, pressing the Windows logo key+ P key at the same time invokes a display-switch toolbar with various display options shown below: PC screen only – This option displays the contents of your computer screen on the computer only.
   Duplicate – This option simultaneously displays the contents of the computer screen on the computer screen and through the projector.
   Extend – This option splits the image between the computer and the projector.
   Projector Only (Second Screen Only) – This option will display the content of your presentation on the projector, but show a blank screen on your computer.

3. For the Mac system, Choose Apple menu> System Preferences, click Displays, then select the Arrangement tab to check/uncheck the Mirror Display box to extend or mirror the content to the projection screen.

Connecting to a Mobile Device

If you would like to project the files on your mobile devices like a smart phone or tablet, you can connect the projector to them. An extra HDMI adapter (sold separately) is required to connect the projector with your mobile device.

For iOS Device

Step 1 : Turn on your iOS device and the projector.
Step 2 : Plug the H DM I con nectar of the HDMI adapter to the projector.
Step 3 : Plug the USB connector of the HDMI adapter to a power outlet.
Step 4 : Insert the Lightning con nectar of the HDMI adapter to your iOS device.

Step 5 : Press the SOURCE button to bring up the Input Source interface.
Step 6 : Press the Up/Down button to select HDMI. Select Trust if there is a pop-up window on your iOS device.

For Android Device

Step 1 : Turn on your Android device and the projector.
Step 2 : Plug the HDMI connector on the HDMI adapter to the projector.
Step 3 : Plug the USB connector on the H DMI adapter to a power outlet.
Step 4 : Insert the Type-C/Micro USB connector on the HDMI adapter to your Android device.

Step 5 : Press the SOURCE button to bring up the Input Source interface.
Step 6 : Press the Up/Down button to select HDMI to project the files on your Android device to the wall/screen.

IMPORTANT:

• To project the content on your Android device successfully, you may need to find Developer options to turn on USB debugging. You may check it from Internet or contact us for the detailed steps.
• Some Android devices may only transfer the display without audio due to the protocol restrictions. You may switch to other connecting options to project in this situation.

For MHL Device

A MHL cable(not included) is required to connect your mobile device with the projector.

Step 1 : Turn on your MHL compatible device and the projector.
Step 2: Plug the H DMI connector of the MH L cable to the projector.
Step 3 : Power the MHL cable by plugging the USB-A connector to a power bank, or to a power adapter, then plug it into a socket.
Step 4 : Insert the micro USB connector on the MHL cable to your MHL compatible device.
Step 5: Press the SOURCE button to bring up the Input Source interface.
Step 6 : Press the Up/Down button to select H DMI to project the files on your M H L compatible device to the wall/screen.

IMPORTANT :
You may contact us or search on line to check whether your mobile device is MHL compatible.

Connecting to a DVD Player

If you would like to watch movies by using the projector and a DVD player, please refer to the instruction below:

Step (1) : Turn on your DVD player and the projector.
Step (2) : Connect the yellow jack plug to the AV port on the projector.
Step (3) : Connect the red/white/yellow RCA connectors to your DVD player.
Step (4) : Press the SOURCE button to bring up the Input Source menu and select AV by pressing OK on the remote.

Connecting to a Fire TV Stick

If you would like to watch movies by using the projector and fire TV stick, please refer to the instruction below:

Step (1) : Turn on your projector.
Step (2) : Plug the HDMI connector on the fire TV stick into the HDMl1/HDMl2 port on the projector.
Step (3) : Insert one end of the micro USB cable into the micro USB port on the fire TV stick, then plug the other end to a socket to power the fire TV stick.
Step (4) : Press the SOURCE button to bring up the Input Source menu and select HDMl1/HDMl2 by pressing OK on the remote.

IMPORTANT :
After the fire TV stick is successfully connected with the projector, please use the remote of fire TV stick instead.

If you would like to use the screen mirroring feature of the fire TV stick, please refer to the instruction below:

Step (1) : Turn on your projector.
Step (2) : Plug the HDMI connector on the fire TV stick into the HDMl1/HDMl2 port on the projector.
Step (3) : Insert one end of the micro USB cable into the micro USB port on the fire TV stick, then plug the other end to a socket to power the fire TV stick.
Step (4) : Press the SOURCE button to bring up the Input Source menu and select HDMl1/HDMl2 by pressing OK on the remote.
Step (5) : Select Settings> Display & Sounds> Enable Display Mirroring on the homepage via the remote of fire TV stick.
Step (6) : Activate Screen Mirroring/Airplay Mirroring/Multi- screen/Wireless display on your mobile device, then tap to connect with your fire TV stick.

Connecting to a Chromecast™

If you would like to watch movies by using the projector and Chromecast™, please refer to the instruction below:

Step (1) : Turn on your projector.
Step (2) : Plug the HDMI connector on the Chromecast™ into the HDMl1/HDMl2 port on the projector.
Step (3) : Insert one end of the micro USB cable into the micro USB port on the Chromecast™, then plug the other end to a socket to power the Chromecast™.
Step (4) : Press the SOURCE button to bring up the Input Source menu and select HDMl1/HDMl2 by pressing OK on the remote.
Step (5) : Download Google Home and install it to your mobile device.
Step (6) : Set up the APP Google Home as instructed.
Step (7) : Once it is done, select a video player on your mobile device to play videos, then tap to cast the video to the wall/screen via the projector.

After Using Your Projector

Please turn off the projector after using it.

1. Press the On/Off button on the projector or the remote. The projector displays a shutdown confirmation screen below:
2. Press the power button again to turn off the projector. (To leave it on, press any other button.)
3. Unplug the power cord of the projector.
4. Cover the lens and store the projector in a cool and dry place.

Troubleshooting

Please contact us at [email protected] directly if you need further assistance.

1. Why is the display of the projector available but without audio?

• The projector or the connected device (PC, TV, etc.) is muted.
• The audio format is not supported by the projector.
• VGA connection can only transmit analog signal of video not audio. You may need to connect an external speaker to PC/TV to make the sound available.

2. Why is there audio from the projector, but no picture?

• The video format is not supported by the projector.

3. Why does the projection screen show No Signal?

• Make sure all cables are plugged correctly and firmly.
• Make sure you select the correct input source. For example, if a USB drive is plugged into the projector, please select USB in the Input Source interface.
• USB 2.0 disk is supported on this projector. If a USB 3.0 is connected, it may show No Signal.

4. How can I do if the Image is Blurry or Out of Shape?

• Adjust the focus and keystone ring by moving it leftward/rightward till it shows the best images.
• Enter PICTURE> 4D Keystone Correction to adjust the image shape, please check more detailed instructions on page 4.
• Place projector on flat surface horizontally or vertically. Inclination of any angle may result in blurry displays or uneven colors.
• Ambient darkness will improve the clarity of the projected images.
• Eligible distance of 1.4m-6m/4.59ft-19.68ft between the projector and projecting screen/wall.
• Projecting wall or screen is clean white if possible, and make sure the projector screen is evenly placed.

5. What can I do if the image is upside down?

• Enter Menu-PICTURE-Projection Mode to flip the projection image accordingly .

6. What can I do if the projection screen is not square-on to the projector of aligned horizontally?

• Make sure the projector is placed on a flat surface with projector light in the middle of the screen.
• Make sure the screen is perpendicular to the projector.

7. What can I do if the color is distorted?

• Make sure the video source has a fine resolution.
• Enter Menu-PICTURE-Color Temperature to select different modes and adjust the value accordingly.
• Enter Menu-OPTION-Factory Reset to do a factory reset.

8. What can I do if the remote control is unresponsive?

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

9. What should I do if there are small dots on the projected image?

• Tap the projector slightly to shake off the dust which may be caused during installing or shipping.
• Do not use chemical cleaners on the lens.

10. Why does the projector shut down during playback?

• Make sure the power plug is working and firmly fitted into the outlet.
• The projector automatically activates built-in projection which turns it off if it overheats. Unplug the projector and let it cool down before trying to use it again.
• The use of a large memory device (1 TB disk drive or similar) on the USB port may cause the projector to shut off. Try inserting the USB device before powering up the projector. You may have to use an external power supply for the storage device.
• If the LED indicator on the projector is illuminated, but the fan is not operating, please contact VANKYO Team for assistance.

11. How can I change the language?

• Press the Menu button to enter OPTION -OSD Language interface to select the language.

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