Frequently Asked Questions


What's included in the box?

Opening up the Solar Sounds, you will find the following:

  • (1) Projector Deluxe HD

  • Microphone with Cable (10ft / 300cm)

  • 15V 4.8A Power Adapter (3ft / 100cm) 

  • Power Cord (3ft / 100cm) 

  • Quickstart Guide

  • Remote Control

  • AAA Batteries (3)

  • Quickstart Guide

  • Safety & Warranty Manual

  • FAQ Insert

What are the dimensions of the Projector Deluxe HD?

(HxWxD):  7.95 x 9.45 x 14.96 Inches


What is the display type of the Projector Deluxe HD?

COLOR LED PROJECTOR Clear 1024 x 600 resolution with 70 ANSI lumen brightness


How do I connect to my Bluetooth device?

Turn on your Bluetooth device and power on Projector Deluxe HD, which will automatically begin the pairing process (Projector Deluxe HD is always in pairing mode). You will know that Projector Deluxe HD is not yet paired to a Bluetooth device if the Bluetooth LED is still unlit.


Navigate to the Bluetooth device’s setup screen. Then find and select Projector Deluxe HD.  You will know that the Projector Deluxe HD is paired with your Bluetooth device when the Bluetooth LED is lit solid blue. Also, the speaker will play a brief tone once pairing is complete.

Note: If your Bluetooth device prompts for a pairing code, enter “0000”.

 

How do I disconnect my Bluetooth device from the Projector Deluxe HD?

To disconnect the paired Bluetooth device, press and hold the Bluetooth button on the Projector Deluxe HD for 2 seconds.


How far is the Bluetooth range?

The Projector Deluxe HD has a Bluetooth range of 100ft.


How do I connect to a different Bluetooth device?

  1. Disconnect from the original Bluetooth device, as shown above. 

  2. Navigate to the new Bluetooth device's setup screen

  3. Find & select Projector Deluxe HD

  4. You will know that the Projector Deluxe HD is paired with your Bluetooth Device when the Bluetooth LED is lit solid blue - the speaker will also play a brief tone, once pairing is complete.

Note: As with the initial pairing, if the new Bluetooth device prompts for a pairing code, enter “0000”.

Note: During the pairing process, it may help to move the first device out of range or to disable its Bluetooth capacity.



I'm having trouble connecting to my Bluetooth device. What should I do?

The Projector Deluxe is automatically set into pairing mode when powered on. If you are having trouble connecting to your Bluetooth device, it's possible that you are already connected to a different device.

To disconnect a Bluetooth pairing, press and hold the Bluetooth button on the Projector Deluxe for 2 seconds. Once the link is unpaired, the unit will reenter into pairing mode. Open your Bluetooth device's preferences to connect to the Projector Deluxe.


Is the Battery user-replaceable? 

The Projector Deluxe HD has a lithium-ion battery.  It is not user-replaceable.  


How long does the battery last on a single charge?

With the x5, you should expect to get about 2 hours of video or 100 hours of music using the rechargeable battery.


What is the USB for?

Connect your USB drive here to load video, photo, music, and text files



What file formats are supported for external drives?

The Projector Deluxe supports the following file formats:

  • Supported Picture Formats: JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG

  • Supported Audio Formats: MP3, WAV

  • Supported Video Formats: Mpeg1, Mpeg2, Mpeg4, AVI, RMVB, MOV, MJPEG

  • Supported Text Format: TXT




What's the native resolution for the projector?

The native resolution for the display is 1024 x 680 RGB.

 

What are the minimum and maximum viewable screen sizes?

The Projection size ranges from 30 inches to 150 inches (diagonal measurement).

Can I use this device for Karaoke?

Absolutely! The Projector Deluxe can be used to project video and music from an HDMI source for your very own Karaoke party at home. After setting up your video source, simply connect the included mic to the Mic Input on the projector, adjust the Mic Volume, and sing your heart out!

 

How do I set up the mic?

The Projector Deluxe HD comes with an included mic and cable. Connect the mic to the projector's Mic Input. On the mic, there is an On/Off switch. Set this to On and adjust the Mic Volume knob to a comfortable level.

 Note: If you are not hearing any signal from the mic, be sure to increase the Master Volume as well.

 

My video doesn't have any audio when connected via HDMI. What should I do?

Digital audio output settings are not standardized and can change across different platforms and devices. If you are not hearing audio from your HDMI source, we suggest checking the source's audio settings and verifying that they are set to PCM Stereo mode.


The Projector Deluxe does not support Dolby Digital 5.1. If this is the only option that your HDMI source allows for, then the video's audio can still be streamed via Bluetooth or by directly connecting the video source to the Projector Deluxe's Aux Input with a 1/8" cable.

 

Can I use this product to show a PowerPoint presentation?

The Projector Deluxe HD is a great way to enhance any PowerPoint presentation! Project your slides for the whole room to view from a laptop or USB drive. For larger rooms, the mic can also be used so that your hard work is heard by all!

 

How do I project video using the HDMI port?

  1. Use an HDMI cable to connect your device to the HDMI Port on Projector Deluxe HD.

  2. Press the Source button while the projector is turned on, and then a menu will appear on the right side of the projector screen.

  3. Press the Source button until HDMI is selected.

  4. Alternatively, use the Arrow buttons on the Navigation Pad to highlight HDMI.

  5. Press the OK button to confirm your selection.

  6. Once you select HDMI as the projector source, the projector will display whatever is playing on the device connected to the HDMI Port. Use the controls on your device in order to adjust playback as needed.

How do I project video from a USB drive?

  1. Plug your USB drive into the USB Port on Projector Deluxe HD.

  2. Press the Source button while the projector is turned on, and then a menu will appear on the right side of the projector screen.

  3. Press the Source button until USB Media Player is selected.

  4. Press the OK button to confirm your selection.

  5. The projector will display the list of directories on the USB drive. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the directory that contains the desired movie files. Then press the OK button while the directory name is highlighted.

  6. The projector will display the list of folders/movie files within that directory. Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the folder that contains the desired movie files. Then press the OK button to select that folder.

  7. The projector will display a list of movie files. Use the Arrow buttons to scroll between the movie files. As each file is highlighted, Projector Plus may begin playing a preview of the highlighted video from the beginning. When the movie file you want to watch is selected, press the OK button to select it.

  8. A pop-up will appear asking if you would like to resume the video. Select Yes or No. If you select Yes, the video will continue playing from the point at which the video preview left off. If you select No, the video will restart from the beginning. If you did not highlight the movie file long enough for a preview to start, the movie will automatically play from the beginning after you select it.

Note: In order to adjust the playback of the movie files, press the OK button to bring up the menu at the bottom of the screen. Then use the Arrow buttons, OK button, and Return button to navigate the available options.

 

What types of video inputs does the Projector Deluxe have?

The Projector Deluxe can receive video signals from the HDMI port or USB port.

What types of audio inputs does the Projector Deluxe have?

The Projector Deluxe has a 1/8" Aux Input for connecting a wide array of audio devices. There is also a 1/4" Mic Input for the included mic.

Additionally, you can connect to any Bluetooth-enabled device to wirelessly stream audio to the Projector Deluxe.

 

Can I use multiple audio inputs at the same time?

Yes! The Projector Deluxe allows for a number of different audio configurations to be customized to any event. All audio inputs (Aux, Mic, and, Bluetooth) can be used simultaneously. Additionally, Aux, Mic, or Bluetooth signals can be used while receiving video/audio from an HDMI source or USB Drive.

Why is my computer playing the video's audio instead of the Projector Deluxe?

If you are connected to a computer via HDMI and not hearing audio from your device, you may need to adjust your computer's audio settings. Open your system sound settings and select HDMI as the audio input source.

 

How do I adjust the focus of the projection?

Use the Focus Ring (12) to rotate the wheel left and right in order to get a clear picture from the projector. How you should set the Focus Ring will depend on the distance between Projector Deluxe and the projection screen.

If Projector Deluxe is not sitting on a level surface, use the Keystone Adjustment (13) lever in order to tilt the projector lens so that it is perpendicular to the projection screen.

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What is the throw ratio specification for the Projector Deluxe HD

The Projector Deluxe HD has the following throw ratio range: 1.5 (horizontal projected image size) / 1.3 (diagonal projected image size). What this means is that for every 1 foot of projected image width, the lens of the projector will need to be an additional 1.5 ft away from the projection surface.


How do I access the settings page?

The Projector Deluxe HD will display the settings page as a projection. After powering on the unit, select your video source. Now, press the Settings button (between the Projector and Source buttons). The projector's setting parameters will be shown in the top right corner of the projection. Use the Arrow and OK button to select and adjust your settings.