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Important Safety Information .................................................................................. 3
Package Contents .................................................................................................... 7
SHOWWX

 Laser Pico Projector .............................................................................. 8

Introduction ............................................................................................................. 9
Getting Started ........................................................................................................ 9

 

Install Battery ..........................................................................................................................9

 

Charge Battery ......................................................................................................................10

 

Power ON or OFF...................................................................................................................10

Connect to a Video Source ..................................................................................... 11

 

How To Connect To An Apple iPod

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 .......................................................................................11

 

Connecting To Other Composite (TV-Out) Video Sources .........................................................12

Usage Guidelines................................................................................................... 13
Advanced Controls ................................................................................................ 14

 

Menu Controls .......................................................................................................................14 

 

Onscreen Menu .....................................................................................................................14

 

How To Adjust Brightness .....................................................................................................15

 

How To Change Color Mode ..................................................................................................15

 

How To Adjust Aspect Ratio ..................................................................................................15

 

How To Adjust The Image Alignment ....................................................................................16

 

How To Adjust The Color Alignment .....................................................................................16

 

How To Reset Default Settings ..............................................................................................17

 

How To Check Remaining Battery Life..................................................................................17

Care & Maintenance .............................................................................................. 17

 

How To Clean The Window ....................................................................................................17

 

How To Store & Transport .....................................................................................................17

 

How To Use The Audio Jack ..................................................................................................17

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 18

 

LED Status & Meaning ..........................................................................................................19

 

Customer Support .................................................................................................................19

 

Register Your Product Online ................................................................................................19

Important Safety Information

PLEASE READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION IN THIS USER GUIDE 

BEFORE YOU USE THIS PROJECTOR. FAILURE TO PROPERLY SET UP, USE, AND CARE FOR THIS 

PROJECTOR CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY, OR DAMAGE TO THE PROJECTOR. KEEP THIS 

USER GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 

Intended Use Statement

The SHOWWX™ laser pico projector is designed to operate with the Microvision-specified battery and 

Microvision battery charger in a normal office and home environment within the following parameters:

»  Operating Temperature: 10°- 30° C, ( 50° - 86° F)
»  Storage Temperature: non-operating: -20°- 60° C,  (-4°- 140° F) with battery
»  Humidity: 10 - 85% relative humidity (without condensation)
»  Altitude:  -152M - 4572M (500 - 15,000 ft.)

AS WITH ANY BRIGHT LIGHT SOURCE, DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM. STARING INTO THE BEAM 

COULD CAUSE EYE DISCOMFORT AND IMPAIR VISION. 
AS WITH ANY PRODUCT CONTAINING LASERS, DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE PROJECTOR FOR ANY 

REASON.  DISSASSEMBLING THE PROJECTOR MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS LASER RADIATION 

EXPOSURE.  
EXCEPT FOR OPENING THE BATTERY DOOR AS DIRECTED IN THIS USER GUIDE TO REPLACE THE 

BATTERY, THERE ARE NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE THE PROJECTOR.  
For service or repair the product must be returned 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 exposure

To avoid risks associated with hazardous voltage:

»  Do not modify this product in any way. Use only Microvision approved replacement components. 
»  Do not use the AC adapter in a wet environment. 
»  No not use with a damaged AC adapter. Replace damaged AC adapter prior to use. 

To avoid risks associated with fire and explosion:

»  Do not immerse the projector or battery in any liquid or allow either to get wet. 
»  Use only AC adapter and battery provided by Microvision.
»  Do not disassemble the battery or modify it in any way. 
»  Do not attempt to short out the battery.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not 

avoided, may result in death or serious injury and/or 

property damage.

Warning

Summary of Contents for SHOWWX+

Page 1: ...SHOWWX LASER PICO PROJECTOR M I C R O V I S I O N User Guide ...

Page 2: ... Humidity 10 85 relative humidity without condensation Altitude 152M 4572M 500 15 000 ft AS WITH ANY BRIGHT LIGHT SOURCE DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM STARING INTO THE BEAM COULD CAUSE EYE DISCOMFORT AND IMPAIR VISION AS WITH ANY PRODUCT CONTAINING LASERS DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE PROJECTOR FOR ANY REASON DISSASSEMBLING THE PROJECTOR MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS LASER RADIATION EXPOSURE EXCEPT FOR OPENING TH...

Page 3: ...or other video images Even people who have no history of seizures or blackouts could experience photosensitive epileptic seizures while watching some video images Immediately stop watching projected video images and consult a physician if you experience symp toms such as lightheadedness altered vision eye or face twitching convulsions disorientation confusion or momentary loss of awareness Taking ...

Page 4: ...t 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 and the EMC Directive 2004 108 EC and carries the CE mark accordingly Dir...

Page 5: ...ontaneously share photos and videos presentations and more in a big screen experience 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 electron ics optics and a unique tiny mirror like device that paints the image line by line on the projection surface Getting Started Install B...

Page 6: ...ource The SHOWWX can connect to a variety of devices with TV out such as an iPod a laptop cell phone camera and more The following describes the connectivity options available with the SHOWWX Cable Connect SHOWWX to Included Sold Separately SHOWWX Cable for iPod iPod with Component TV out Yes Yes SHOWWXCompositeVideo Adapter NTSC PAL Any device with a male RCA Video out connection Yes Yes SHOWWX V...

Page 7: ...video RCA connector that is connected to your TV out device Semi Lit Home Office 12 24 36 70 100 Semi Dark Dimmed Lighting Complete Darkness 2 Power on the projector Enable video out from source device and play video 3 4 Usage Guidelines There are two main factors to consider when using the SHOWWX Ambient light It is recommended to shut blinds close curtains and turn lights down to make the room d...

Page 8: ... modes Brilliant Colors Bright and vivid colors Standard Colors More accurate flesh tones and grey scales Inverted Colors All colors are inverted Useful for presentations with black text on white backgrounds 1 Press the button to bring up the on screen menu 2 Use the or buttons to navigate to COLOR MODE and press 3 Select the desired setting and press to accept How To Adjust Aspect Ratio The image...

Page 9: ...and do not drop the SHOWWX or spill liquids on it How to Use the Audio Jack The audio jack on the SHOWWX works only when the Audio signal is is combined with the Video signal The Audio Jack is for output only How To Adjust The Color Alignment Users can adjust horizontal or vertical alignment of each individual color red green and blue 1 Press the button to bring up the on screen menu 2 Use the or ...

Page 10: ...zy Debris on Window OR Image is misaligned Clean the Window OR Adjust Image Alignment The green LED keeps blinking while charging The battery is not cor rectly inserted in the SHOWWX Make sure battery is correctly inserted into the SHOWWX The red LED is blinking Out of operating range Temporary problem Turn projector off Remove battery Re insert and power on Battery doesn t charge Battery may not ...

Page 11: ...or de corriente alterna dañado Reemplace el adaptador de corriente alterna dañado antes de usarlo Para evitar riesgos asociados con incendios y explosiones No sumerja el proyector o la batería en ningún líquido ni permita que alguno de ellos se moje Use sólo el adaptador de corriente alterna y la batería proporcionados por Microvision No desensamble ni modifique la batería de ningún modo No intent...

Page 12: ...e 15 de las normas de la Comisión Federal de Comunicaciones La operación está sujeta a las dos condiciones siguientes 1 este dispositivo no puede causar interferencia perjudicial 2 este dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia recibida incluida la interferencia que pueda causar operaciones no deseadas Esto afecta a todas las opciones de productos Declaración de interferencia de radiofrecue...

Page 13: ...37 o al 1 877 2 RECYCLE 1 877 273 2925 para conocer el centro de reciclaje más cercano Eliminación del producto El proyector SHOWWX Laser Pico no debe colocarse en los contenedores de basura domésticos Examine la reglamentación local para obtener información acerca de la eliminación de productos electrónicos en su área Fabricado para iPod Made for iPod Fabricado para iPod significa que un accesori...

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