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Connect to a Video Source

The ™ can connect to a variety of devices with TV-out such as an iPod, iPhone,  
iPad, a laptop, cell phone, camera, and more. The following describes the connectivity  
options available with the .

How to Connect to an iPod, iPhone, or iPad

To see compatible devices with the SHOWWX: http://www.MicroVision.com/showwx/compatibility.html

Cable

Cable for iPod,  
iPhone, and iPad

Composite Video  
Adapter (NTSC/PAL)

VGA Dock

Connect to...

iPod, iPhone, or iPad with 
Component TV-out

Any device with a male 
RCA Video out connection

Laptop and PC devices

Included

Yes

Yes

No

Sold Separately

Yes

Yes

Yes

Note:

 

»  While connected to an iPod, iPhone, or iPad  
 

the Audio Jack on the iPod can also be used.

»  To see compatible devices with the   
 

visit http://www.MicroVision.com/showwx/

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Power on the projector

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Connect the cable to the projector 

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Connect the cable  to the iPod, iPhone, 

or iPad (already on)

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Wait to see “Ready To Use” alert

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Select Picture or Video content  

and Press play on iPod, iPhone,  

or iPad

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Summary of Contents for SHOWWX+

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Page 3: ... 15 Advanced Controls 15 Menu Controls 15 Onscreen Menu 16 How To Adjust Brightness 16 How To Change Color Mode 16 How To Adjust Aspect Ratio 16 How To Adjust The Image Alignment 17 How To Adjust The Color Alignment 17 How To Reset Default Settings 18 How To Check Remaining Battery Life 18 How to Adjust The Green and Magenta Color 19 Troubleshooting 20 LED Status Meaning 20 Customer Support 20 Reg...

Page 4: ...rned to an authorized repair facility See Customer Support section within this User Guide for details To avoid risks associated with laser exposure Not recommended for use by children under 14 unless supervised by an adult The SHOWWX is not a toy Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this User Guide may result in hazardous laser radiation exposur...

Page 5: ... To avoid risks associated with environmental contamination Dispose of all system components in accordance with applicable government regulations To avoid risks associated with tripping and falling Position the charging cord and data cables so that they can not be tripped over Photosensitive Seizure Warning A very small percentage of people may experience seizures or blackouts that are triggered b...

Page 6: ... 21 CFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated June 24 2007 The following safety labels are affixed at the factory These labels contain important safety information Do not remove them Safety Labels 6 Located inside the SHOWWX Do not attempt to disassemble the SHOWWX Bottom View Laser Color Red Green Blue AlGalnP laser diode Frequency doubled IR laser diode G...

Page 7: ...ween the antenna of this device and all persons This transmitter must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Caution Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate this equipment CE Statement This product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC a...

Page 8: ...ed with the product For missing items contact customer support SHOWWX Laser Pico Projector SHOWWX Cable for iPod iPhone and iPad SHOWWX Wall Charger SHOWWX Composite Adapter Wrist Strap SHOWWX Rechargable Battery Micro USB Cable Storage Pouch User Guide and Warranty Card 8 ...

Page 9: ...Window Up Hot Key 1 Down Hot Key 2 Power Button Menu Select Button LED Indicators Micro USB Power Input 3 5 mm Audio Jack Video Input Wrist Strap Holder SHOWWX Laser Pico Projector 9 ...

Page 10: ...ence What is the PicoP Display Engine The PicoP display engine is the world s first ultra miniature laser based projector engine It uses red green and blue laser light sources electronics optics and a unique tiny mirror like device that paints the image line by line on the projection surface Getting Started Install Battery Make sure the projector is OFF and unplugged before replacing battery Do no...

Page 11: ...ed to any video device before turning ON Turning ON Press and hold the button The blue LED will come on and the image will appear in about 15 seconds Turning OFF Press the button Note During startup the image will flash with a series of different colors This is normal A blinking Blue LED indicates the unit is starting up A solid Blue LED indicates the unit is ready for use 11 Plug Wall Charger Int...

Page 12: ...C PAL SHOWWX VGA Dock Connect SHOWWX to iPod iPhone or iPad with Component TV out Any device with a male RCA Video out connection Laptop and PC devices Included Yes Yes No Sold Separately Yes Yes Yes Note While connected to an iPod iPhone or iPad the Audio Jack on the iPod can also be used To see compatible devices with the SHOWWX visit http www MicroVision com showwx 12 Ready To Use Ready To Use ...

Page 13: ...he source device has TV Video Out set to ON or Enabled To learn if your video source device is capable of TV Video Out and how to enable refer to its User Guide 13 Connect the adapter to the projector Power on the projector Connect the Composite adapter to the yellow video RCA connector that is connected to your TV out device Enable video out from source device and play video 1 3 2 4 Ready To Use ...

Page 14: ... to shut blinds close curtains and turn lights down to make the room dark so the projected image looks the best Distance from screen The projector distance from the screen will impact the appearance of the image brightness The closer to the screen the brighter the image will appear Complete Darkness 12 24 36 70 100 Usage Guidelines The following is a guideline of what image sizes are possible unde...

Page 15: ...ma Mode Gamma mode can be changed without going into the Menu screen by pressing on the button Press the button to cycle through the gamma modes Note The Color Mode hot key also includes the ability to invert the image Inverting the image may improve the readability of certain images Also if the content background is predominately white then inverting the image e g white becomes black will extend ...

Page 16: ... up the on screen menu Use the or buttons to navigate to aspect ratio and press Select the desired setting and press to accept How To Adjust Brightness The image brightness can be reduced for close distance viewing in darker environments Press the button to bring up the on screen menu Use the or buttons to navigate to BRIGHTNESS and press Select the desired setting and press to accept The image ma...

Page 17: ...s to navigate to COLOR ALIGNMENT and press An image of a vertical and horizontal crossed in the middle will appear in the center of the screen Use the or buttons to select the desired color Red Adjust Green Adjust Blue Adjust to adjust and press Use the or buttons to select either HORIZONTAL or VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT and press Use the or buttons to move the selected color until a solid white line isv...

Page 18: ...tons to navigate to GREEN MAGENTA BAL and press Use the or buttons to navigate to AUTO and press Note Vertical magenta lines will appear The lines will automatically adjust to white Once adjustment is done the splashscreen will appear after about 10 seconds Manual Adjustment Follow steps 1 4 Use the or buttons to navigate to MANUAL PATTERN or MANUAL VIDEO and press Manual Pattern A grid image will...

Page 19: ...Press and hold the Power button for 20 seconds If this does not work remove battery Then re insert and turn on I can t connect to my laptop SHOWWX VGA Dock sold separately Purchase the SHOWWX VGA Dock The projector doesn t work with my cell phone Not all cell phones have the TV out feature Refer to your cell phone manufacturer s user guide if TV out is available and how to configure The image look...

Page 20: ...sit us online at http www MicroVision com showwx support Please have your Serial Number and purchase information available You can find the Serial Number located under the battery How To Clean The Window Fingerprints and other debris may impact the image quality Keep the window clean for best image quality Apply a non abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft dry cloth Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth...

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Page 22: ...or which it was designed 5 to damage caused by service performed by anyone other that an authorized MicroVision service provider 6 to any use of the Product that is not in accordance with the User Guide 7 to other misuse or abuse of the Product MicroVision will have no obligations under this limited warranty for any non conformance of the Product as set forth above TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW T...

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