Philips Ppx 2495 Projector User Manual

							Initial Operation11
Using the Remote Control
Point the remote control at the remote sensor on the
back of the device. The remote can be used within an
angle of 60 degrees and up to 10 feet from the device.
When using the remote control, no obstacle should be
placed between the remote control and remote sensor.
CAUTION!
• The improper use of batteries can lead to
overheating, explosion,  risk of fire and
injury. Leaking batteries can possibly damage
the remote control.
• Never expose the remote control to direct sunlight.
• Avoid deforming, dismantling or charging
the batteries.
• Avoid exposure to open fire and water.
• Replace empty batteries immediately.
• Remove the battery from the remote con- trol if not in use for long period of time. 
						

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4 Connect to the Playback Device
Only use the supplied cable or cables that are available
as accessories to connect the projector.
Supplied CablesVideo-(CVBS) cable
USB Adaptercable to connect an USB storage device
Cables Available as AccessoriesVGA-Audio Cable  .................... (PPA 1250 / 253447070)
iPod / iPhone /iPad Cable ................ ................................. (PPA 1280 / 253447091)
Connecting to Devices with 
HDMI output
Use the HDMI to mini HDMI cable (not included) to
connect the projector to a computer or laptop.
1Switch to  HDMI in Menu > Source
2 Connect the HDMI cable to  the projector's mini-
HDMI  input.
3 Connect the cable to the HDMI input of the playback
device.
Connecting to a Computer 
(VGA)
Use the VGA-Audio cable to connect the projector to
a computer, laptop, or some PDAs. The projector sup-
ports the following resolu tions: VGA/SVGA/XGA. For
best results, set the computer's resolution to SVGA
(800x600).
1 Connect the VGA-Audio cable to the projector's
mini-HDMI input.
2 Connect the VGA plug to the computer's VGA out-
put and the audio plug to the computer's audio out-
put.
3 Adjust the computer's resolution to the correct set-
ting and switch the VGA signal to an external moni-
tor. The following resolutions are supported:
 
4Select  Menu > Source  and switch to VGA .
Note
Many laptops do not activate the external
video output automatically when you connect
a second display such as a projector. Check
your laptop's manual to find out how to acti-
vate the external video output.
ResolutionImage 
refresh rate
VGA640 x 480 60 Hz
SVGA 800 x 600 60 Hz
XGA 1024 x 768 60 Hz
Note
Screen Resolution
You can obtain the best results with the
800¦×¦600 (60Hz) resolution. 
						

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Connecting Using Audio/
Video (CVBS) Adaptor 
Cable 
Use the projector's audio/video adaptor cable (A/V
cable) to connect camcorders, DVD players or digital
cameras. The jacks for these devices are yellow (video),
red (audio right) and white (audio left).
1 Connect the supplied A/V cable to the projector's
mini-HDMI input.
2 Connect the video device's audio/video jacks to the
A/V cable using a conventional composite video
(RCA) cable.
3 Select  Menu > Source  and switch to AV .
Connecting to Mobile Multimedia Devices
Some video devices (e.g.: pocket multimedia players, ...)
require specific connection cables. There are either
supplied with the device or acquired from the manufac-
turer of the multimedia device. Please note that only the
original cables from the de vice manufacturer may func-
tion.
Connecting the Headphones
1 Before connecting the headphones, turn down the
volume on the device.
2 Connect the headphones to the projector's head-
phone slot. The device speakers deactivate automat-
ically when the headphones are connected.
3 After connecting the headphones, increase the vol-
ume to a comfortable level.
Note
Switching to the Multimedia Device Sig-
nal output
See the multimedia device instruction manual
to find out how to switch the signal output to
this jack.
DANGER!
Danger of Hearing Damage
Do not use the device over a longer time at
high volume—especially when using head-
phones. This could lead to the risks of hearing
damage. Before connecting the headphones,
turn down the volume on the device. After
connecting the headphones, increase the vol-
ume to a comfortable level. 
						

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5 Memory Card / USB Storage Device
Inserting a Memory Card
1Insert a memory card with the contacts facing
upwards into the  \013\b/\t\t slot at the back of the
device. Your device supports the following memory
cards: SD/SDHC/MMC.
2 Insert the memory card into the slot until it snaps
into position.
3 Press lightly on the memory card to remove it.
4 The memory card is ejected. 
Connecting USB Storage 
Device
1Connect the USB adapter cable provided to the
mini-USB input on the reverse side of the device.
2 Only connect the USB storage device to the adapter
cable  after the adapter cable has been connected to
the projector.
DANGER!
Prematurely remove a Memory 
Card!
Never pull out the memory card while the
device is acce ssing it. This could cause data
to be damaged or lost.
In order to make sure that the device does
not access the memory card, press the  \277
key in the main menu until the symbol for
the internal memory has been selected.
Note
USB Storage Device with Mini-USB 
Connector
Ensure that the adapter cable is connected
to the projector and not to the USB stor-
age device. The signal is switched correctly
between the computer connection and the
USB storage device only when using the
adapter cable. 
						

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6 Media Playback
Video Playback
Video Playback (USB/SD Card/
Internal Memory)
1Switch the device on using  the on/off switch on the
side.
2 After the initial screen the main menu appears.
3 Use the navigation keys to select  Videos.
4 Confirm with \340 .
5 With an inserted memo ry card or USB stor-
age device:  Select the internal memory, the USB
storage device or the memory card using the keys
\002/\003 .
6 Confirm with \340 .
7 Use  \002/\003  to select the video file that you wish to
play. 
8 Press  \340 to start playback. 9
Press  \277 to end playback and return to the over-
view.
10 When you press  \277 again, you will return to the
main menu.
During playback you can adjust the volume using  N/
O  on the remote control. Press  \023 or N  repeatedly
to shut off the volume completely.
File Format
There are various video file formats as *.mov, *.avi,
*.m4v. Many of these format s function as a container
that contains the various en coded audio and video files.
MPEG-4, H.264, MP3, and AAC are all examples of
encoded audio/video files. In order to play these files,
the projector must read them and decode the audio/
video signals. 
Please note that some files cannot be played as a result
of different video and audio encoders.
Supported File Formats 
Note
Navigation keys
All the keys shown are buttons on the
remote control.
Note
Displaying Video Files
Only those videos that are compatible
with the Pocket Projector will be dis-
played.
Note
Navigation During Playback
Rewind/fast forward: Press  :/; on the
remote control or \300/\301  on the device.
Press T  to stop or continue playback.
ContainerVideo Format
*.avi, *.mov, *.mp4 MJPEG, MPEG-4, H.264
*.mkv MPEG-4, H.264
*.ts MPEG-2, H.264
*.m2ts H.264
*.3gp H.263
*.asf ASF
*.rm, *.rmvb Real video
*.dat MPEG-1
*.vob MPEG-2
*.mpg, *.mpeg MPEG-1, MPEG-2 
						

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Video Playback (Mini-HDMI 
Connection)
1Connect the audio/video output of an external
device to the Pocket Pr ojector's mini-HDMI input.
Use the corresponding cable and cable adapter for
this purpose (see also chapter Connect to the Play-
back Device, page 12).
2 To find out how to deactivate the video output for
the external device, please see the relevant instruc-
tion manual. Most often, this option is labeled "TV
out" or "TV Output" in the corresponding menu.
3 Start the video playback  on the external device.
4 Modify the volume with  N/O.
Modify Settings During Playback
1Press the  \002 or  \003 key.
2 Use the  \002/\003 keys to choose from the following
settings: 
Brightness : Adjust brightness
Contrast : Adjust contrast
Saturation : Adjust colour saturation
Smart Settings : Select predefined settings for
brightness / contrast / colour saturation
Volume : Adjust volume level
3 Modify the setting using  \300/\301. 
The device saves the modifi ed settings automatically.
Modify Other Settings
1Press the  \340 button.
2 Use the  \002/\003 keys to choose from the following
settings:
Image Settings : Adjust brightness, contrast, colour
saturation
Sound Settings : Adjust treble, bass and volume
Power Save : This function reduces the light output
in order to increase the operating time for the built-
in battery.
3 Confirm with \340 . 
4 Modify the setting using  \340 and  \002/\003 .
5 Confirm with \340 .
Photo Playback
1Switch the device on using  the on/off switch on the
side.
2 After the initial screen the main menu appears. 3
Use the navigation keys to select  Pictures.
4 Confirm with \340 .
5 With an inserted memory card or USB stor- age device:  Select the internal memory, the USB
storage device or the memory card using the keys
\002/\003 .
6 Confirm with \340 .
7 Miniature photos are displayed on the screen as an
overview.
8 Use  \300/\301  or \002/\003  to select the image that you
want to start the slide show with. 
9 Press  \340 to start the slide show.
10 Press  T to pause the slide show.
11 Press  \277 to end the slide show and return to the
overview.
12 When you press  \277 again, you will return to the
main menu.
Note
Miniature View or List
In the settings, you are able to select
whether the overview will be displayed as
miniatures or in a list.
Note
Many Photos on the Memory Card or 
the USB Device
If there are a lot of photos on the memory
card or the USB storag e device it can take
a moment before the overview appears.
Note
Zoom in / Zoom out
You can enlarge the displayed image during
the slide show using the \276  key. Use the
\300/\301  keys to move around the
magnified image. 
						

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Music Playback
1Switch the device on using  the on/off switch on the
side.
2 After the initial screen the main menu appears.
3 Use the navigation keys to select  Music.
4 Confirm with \340 .
5 With an inserted memo ry card or USB stor-
age device:  Select the internal memory, the USB
storage device or the memory card using the keys
\002/\003 .
6 Confirm with \340 .
7 Use  \002/\003  to select the file that you wish to play.
8 Press  \340 to start playback. 
9 Press  T to stop or continue playback.
During playback you can adjust the volume using  N/
O  on the remote control. Press  \023 or N  repeatedly
to shut off the volume completely.
Managing Files
Copy Files 
You can copy files back and forth from the internal
memory to the connected US B storage device or mem-
ory card.
1 Switch the device on using the on/off switch on the
side.
2 After the initial screen the main menu appears.
3 Use the navigation keys to select  Folder View.
4 Confirm with \340 .
5 With an inserted memory card or USB stor- age device:  Select the internal memory, the USB
storage device or the memory card using the keys
\002/\003 .
6 Confirm with \340 .
7 Use  \002/\003  to select the file that you want to copy.
8 Mark the file using  \301. Pressing the key again dese-
lects the chose file(s).
9 Use  \002/\003  to select other files.
10 Press  \340.
Note
Switch Off the Image Playback
You can turn off image playback while playing
music in order to save  power (see also chap-
ter Music Settings, page 20). As soon as you
press the \277  key, the image reappears and the
fan starts again.
Note
Navigating when Image Playback is 
Switched Off
Press  \002/\003  to skip to the previous or
next song.
Press  T to stop or continue playback.
Press  \277 to return to the selection.
Note
No Files Found (0 files)
Only those files that are compatible with
the Projector will be displayed.
Note
Mark the Entire Folder
You can also mark an entire folder to copy
all files from the folder. Note that the copy
process of large folders can takes some
time. 
						

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11Select with \002/\003  Copy .
12 Confirm with \340 .
13 Use  \002/\003  to select the destination memory:  SD
card , internal memory  or USB storage device .
14 Confirm with \340 .
15 The files are copied.
Delete Files 
You can delete files from the internal memory, the con-
nected USB storage device or the memory card.
1Switch the device on using  the on/off switch on the
side.
2 After the initial screen the main menu appears. 3
Use the navigation keys to select  Folder View.
4 Confirm with \340 .
5 With an inserted memory card or USB stor- age device:  Select the internal memory, the USB
storage device or the memory card using the keys
\002/\003 .
6 Confirm with \340 .
7 Use  \002/\003  to select the file that you want to delete.
8 Mark the file using  \301. Pressing the key again dese-
lects the chose file(s).
9 Use  \002/\003  to select other files.
10 Press  \340.
11 Select with  \002/\003 Delete .
12 Confirm with \340 .
13 Use  \002/\003  if you want to delete the files or cancel
the deletion process.
14 Confirm with \340 .
Note
Files Already Exist
If the files you are copying already exist in
the target folder, you must choose
whether or not you  want to overwrite
them using \002/\003  and \340. If you choose
not to overwrite these files, copies will be
created. The copies can be recognised by a
number added to the file names.
Note
Error
If errors occur during the copying process,
make sure that enough free space is avail-
able on the device.
Note
Removing Storage Device
Only remove the storage device after the
copy process is complete.
Note
No Files Found (0 files)
Only those files that are compatible with
the Projector will be displayed.
Note
Error
If errors occur during the deletion pro-
cess, make sure that the storage device is
not write-protected.
Note
Deleting Photos on  the Memory Card
When deleting photos via the computer, note
that the photos may not be correctly dis-
played when the memory card is inserted into
the digital camera again. Digital cameras
sometimes store additional information in
specific folders, including previews and orien-
tation information. 
For this reason, only delete the photos using
the digital camera. 
						

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Connect to a Computer (USB)
You can use the USB cable to connect the Pocket Proj-
ect to a computer. In this way, you are able to copy files
back and forth between the internal memory, an
inserted memory card and the computer. You can also
delete the files. You can playback the files saved on the
Pocket Projector on your computer.
1Connect the mini-USB cable to the Pocket Projector
and the USB output to the computer.
2 Switch the device on using  the on/off switch on the
side.
3 A confirmation appears wh en the devices are con-
nected successfully.
4 If a memory card has been inserted, it will be dis-
played as another disk drive.
5 You can move, copy or de lete data from the com-
puter, the memory card (if inserted) and the internal
memory.
Note
Successful ConnectionYou cannot use the projection function of 
the Pocket Projector when it is connected 
to a computer via USB. 
						

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7Settings
1Switch the device on using  the on/off switch on the
side.
2 After the initial screen the main menu appears.
3 Use the navigation keys to select  Settings. 
4 Confirm with \340 .
5 Use  \002/\003  to select from the following settings.
6 Confirm with \340 .
7 Modify the settings using  \340, \002/\003 , 
8 Confirm with \340 . 
The  \277 key takes you one step back in the menu.
Image Settings
Wall paper —Select background images
Fit Screen —Convert videos and images to 16:9 resolu-
tion
Projection Mode
Front—Normal projection; the device is located in
front of the projection surface/screen.
Rear —Rear projection; the device is located behind
the projection surface; the image is horizontal mir-
rored.
Ceiling —The device is hanging from the ceiling in an
upside-down position; the image is rotated by 180
degrees.
Rear ceiling —The device is hanging from the ceiling
in an upside-down position behind the projection
surface; the image is rota ted by 180 degrees and hor-
izontal mirrored.
Wall color correction —Colour correction of the pro-
jected image to adjust to coloured projection surfaces
Smart Settings —Select predefined settings for bright-
ness / contrast / colour satu ration. If you modify these
settings, the setting is switched to  Manual.Brightness
—Adjust brightness
Contrast —Adjust contrast
Saturation —Adjust colour saturation
Sound Settings:
Volume —Adjust the volume
Bass —Set the playback of the low frequencies
Treble —Set the playback of the high frequencies
Key tones —Turn key tones on and off
Video Settings
View —Display all videos in a  list or a corresponding
folder structure on the drive.
Repeat —Set the repeat type for video files: Repeat
deactivated ( Off), repeat all videos in a directory
(Directory ), repeat only the current video ( Movie),
repeat all videos ( All).
Resume p

lay—If this function is ac tivated, playback will
continue at the position it  was last stopped. If deacti-
vated, playback will always  start at the beginning of the
video.
Music Settings
View —Show all songs in a list  or a corresponding folder
structure on the drive.
Screen —Activate or deactivate the projection during
playback.
Repeat —Set the repeat type for music files: Repeat
deactivated ( Off), repeat all songs in a directory
(Directory ), repeat only the current song ( Song),
repeat all songs ( All).
Shuffle —Activate this function for random playback.
Otherwise, playback will  take place in sequence.
Picture Settings
View —Display the images as a  thumbnail or as a list
during selection in the main menu.
Time per slide—Image viewing time during slide show
Repeat —Set the type of repeat for slide show photos:
Repeat off ( Off), repeat all photos in the directory
(Directory ), repeat all stored photos ( All).
Slide transition —Set image transitions
Slideshow order —Play slide show in order or ran-
domly
Power Save
Eco mode —This function reduces the light output in
order to increase the operating time for the built-in bat-
tery. When operating from the power supply, the
energy saving mode is always deactivated in order to
ensure the best-possible image display.
Sleep mode —With this function, the projector auto-
matically shuts down after a  specified period of time or
at the end of a movie.