Introduction of Xuanpad Upgraded Mini Projector M8-F

The Xuanpad Upgraded Mini Projector M8-F is a compact and versatile device designed for home entertainment and presentations. Launched in April 2018, this projector is manufactured by HHLX, a company known for its innovative multimedia solutions. Priced at approximately $139, the M8-F features a native resolution of 1280x720, supports multiple input options, and boasts a long LED lifespan of up to 55,000 hours, making it an excellent choice for both casual viewers and professionals.

Specifications 

• Resolution: 1080p Full HD.
• Brightness: 4000 lumens
• Contrast ratio: 5000:1.
• Connectivity: HDMI, USB, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.
• Speaker System: Dual 5W speakers.
• Battery life: up to 3 hours with a single charge.
• Weight: Approximately 1.5 pounds.

Product Features

Description

The Xuanpad Upgraded Mini Projector M8-F is designed with cutting-edge technology to deliver excellent image quality and ease of use. Its tiny design makes it suitable for travel or limited settings, and its powerful speakers provide an immersive listening experience. The projector supports a wide range of file formats and can smoothly connect to cell phones, computers, and gaming consoles.
The M8-F also has automated keystone correction and focus adjustment, making setup simple. It also features a built-in cooling system to minimize overheating during prolonged use.

Basic Configuration

• 1 x Mini Projector
• 1 x Power Cable
• 1 x HDMI Cable
• 1 x AV Signal Cable
• 1 x Remote Control (battery not included)
• 1 x User Manual

If there is any part missing, please contact the XuanPad Support Team. Email address of XuanPad support team: [email protected]

Xuanpad Upgraded Mini Projector M8-F Overview

Projector Connections

1. Connect the power cord;
2. Short press the power button to turn on the projector until the LED indicator on
   the projector shows solid Red. Please wait for 10 seconds after pressing. If the projector is turned on successfully, the LED indicator shows solid Yellow;
3. Adjust the focus ring and keystone to get the best image performance;
4. Short press the ” ” button to enter the interface of Input Source. Press ” ” or ” ” button to select the corresponding signal source according to the corresponding input equipment. Then press ” OK ” for confirm.

Tips:

1. After you plug the power cord into the inlet, turn on the projector until the LED indicator on the projector shows solid Red. If the projector is turned on and working properly, the LED indicator shows solid Yellow;
2. Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is on. This can damage your eyes and is especially dangerous for children;
3. Install 2 pieces of AAA batteries into the remote before using it.

Connecting to the Mobile Device

Please prepare an HDMI adapter according to your phone; Please make sure your device supports Multi-Screen/ Wireless display; Use an adapter mentioned below to transmit the signal. Here are some pictures of the proper cable below as reference:

For iSO System (wired connection)

• Step 1: Turn on your mobile device and the projector;
• Step 2: Connect the HDMI port to your projector;

• Step 3: Connect the other end with Lightning port to your mobile device;

  

  For example, you can prepare an HDMI adapter with an HDMI port for connecting to the projector, a USB port for charging and a Lightning port for connecting to your mobile device as below

  

• Step 4: Press the ” ” button to enter the interface of Input Source;

• Step 5: Select “HDMI” by pressing the ” ” or ” ” then press ” OK ” button for confirm.

  

Tips:

1. Select Trust when there may be a pop-up window on your mobile device, then you can project any files on the mobile device;

   

2. When it shows the screen with some QR codes, butterfly icon and so on after selecting, please do not scan any QR code and just wait for a moment;
3. Never directly insert your Lightning cable to the USB port on the projector;
4. Please connect a power cable for HDMI adapter. (external electric supply socket is recommended);
5. Please read the instructions of the HDMI adapter carefully before connecting.

For Android System (wired connection)

• Step 1: Turn on your Bluetooth on your mobile device;

• Step 2: Connect the HDMI port to your projector;

  

• Step 3: Press the ” ” button to enter the interface of Input Source;
• Step 4: Select “HDMI” by pressing the ” ” or ” ” then press ” OK ” button for confirm;
• Step 5: Scan the QR code on screen through your browser and download it;

• Step 6: Connect the other end with Type-C/ Micro USB port to your mobile device.

  

Then follow the prompts on your phone.

Tips:

1. Select Trust when there may be a pop-up window on your mobile device, then you can project any files on the mobile device;

   

2. If it is failed to connect, please unplug and reinsert the cord on your phone;
3. Please read the instructions of the HDMI adapter carefully before connecting;
4. Please connect a power cable for HDMI adapter. (external electric supply socket is recommended);
5. Never directly insert your Type-C/ Micro USB cable to the USB port on the projector.

For Android System (wireless connection)

• Step 1: Connect the HDMI port to your projector;

  

• Step 2: Press the ” ” button to enter the interface of Input Source;
• Step 3: Select “HDMI” by pressing the ” ” or ” ” then press ” OK ” button for confirm;

• Step 4: Turn on the Wi-Fi Switch in your Android device. Successfully connected Wi-Fi on Android device is not a must unless the live streaming content is needed;

  

• Step 5: Activate Multi-Screen function in your Android device and search for the projector.

HUAWEI

More connections-Wireless projection

Samsung

Swipe up the screen of your Samsung device, then tap “Smart view” and search for the projector.

Xiaomi

Swipe up the screen of your Xiaomi device, then tap “Connection & sharing-Cast” and search for the projector.

Tips:

1. The fluency of screen mirroring with wireless connection will be affected by the network environment. A bandwidth of 100 Mbit or more is recommended when using screen mirroring;
2. Make sure your mobile device is closed to the projector when using wireless connection. A distance within 1 meter is recommended;
3. Some mobile devices may not support screen mirroring due to the compatibility.

For iSO System (wireless connection)

• Step 1: Connect the HDMI port to your projector;

  

• Step 2: Press the ” ” button to enter the interface of Input Source;
• Step 3: Select “HDMI” by pressing the ” ” or ” ” then press ” OK ” button for confirm;

• Step 4: Go to the settings of your iOS mobile device and connect it via WiFi. Please ignore the exclamation mark before it;

  

• Step 5: Swipe up the screen of your iOS mobile device, then tap Screen Mirroring/ AirPlay Mirroring and search for the projector.

  

Tips:

1. The fluency of screen mirroring with wireless connection will be affected by the network environment. A bandwidth of 100 Mbit or more is recommended when using screen mirroring;
2. Make sure your mobile device is closed to the projector when using wireless connection. A distance within 1 meter is recommended;
3. Some mobile devices may not support screen mirroring due to the compatibility.

Connecting to the Computer

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

• 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: Press the ” ” button to enter the interface of Input Source;
• Step 5: Select “HDMI” by pressing the ” ” or ” ” then press the ” OK ” button to confirm.

Option 2: Connect the projector to your computer by using a VGA computer cable in the package.

• 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 any available VGA port on your projector;
• Step 4: Press the ” ” button to enter the interface of Input Source;
• Step 5: Select “VGA” by pressing the Up/ Down then press the” OK ” button to confirm.

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. Contact Apple/ Microsoft for compatible adapter or get from any store by yourself. For example, here is a Mini DP cable which can be used as a reference (insert on end of the HDMI cable in the package to the projector and the other end to the HDMI connector of the Mini DP port when using);
2. You need to select the project option when connecting your computer to the projector at the first use.

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. This is a great option to choose when your presentation hasn’t yet started or if you want to use the computer for another reason and don’t want the contents of the screen displayed through the projector for all to see.

Duplicate 
This option simultaneously displays the contents of the computer screen on the computer screen and through the projector. This is a great choice when your back will be toward the projector’s screen while giving a presentation. This way you can watch the computer screen while the audience watches the projector screen and you won’t have to continually turn your back to the audience during the presentation.

Extend 
This option splits the image between the computer and projector. This way you can display one thing on your computer screen and something else on the projector screen. This is great when using PowerPoint so the presentation is displayed on the projector while your presentation notes are displayed on your computer screen in front of you. Projector Only (Second Screen Only) – As its name implies, this option will display the content of your presentation on the projector, but show a blank screen on your computer. Although not a popular choice, this is a good option when you are running your presentation from your laptop on battery power. Turning off the laptop screen can help preserve battery life.

Connecting to the DVD Player

Option 1: Connect the projector to your DVD player by using the HDMI cable in the package.

• Step 1: Turn on your DVD player 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: Press the ” ” button to enter the interface of Input Source;
• Step 5: Select “HDMI” by pressing the ” ” or ” ” then press ” OK ” button for confirm.

Option 2: Connect the projector to your DVD player by using the AV cable in the package.

• Step 1: Turn on your DVD player and the projector;
• Step 2: Connect the colorful Female connectors to your DVD player’s RCA cable;
• Step 3: Connect the yellow Male connector to the AV In port on the projector;
• Step 4: Press the ” s ” button to enter the interface of Input Source;
• Step 5: Select “AV” by pressing the ” ” or ” ” then press ” OK ” button for confirm.

Connecting to the External Storage Device

• Step 1: Insert USB drive;
• Step 2: Press the ” ” button to enter the interface of Input Source;
• Step 3: Select “DMP” by pressing the ” ” or ” ” then press ” OK ” button for confirm.

Playing the PHOTO

• Step 1: Select PHOTO in the main interface by pressing the ”  ” or ” ” or ” ” or ” ” buttons and the selected frame will be highlighted to be yellow. Then press the ” OK ” button to enter the following interface;

  

• Step 2: Select the disk C or USB, then press the ” OK ” button to enter the disk;

  

• Step 3: Select the photo or click the folder to enter the next directory till you find the photo you would like to play in the directory;

• Step 4: Press the ” OK ” button on the projector or remote to select photo and press ” ” button to go into full-screen mode.

  

Play/ 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.

Repeat: Has the options of Repeat 1, RepeatAll and RepeatNONE. Press the ” OK ” button to switch among these options. Repeat loops to play all the photos in your playlist.

Repeat NONE plays the current video once, then exits from the current video; Repeat 1 loops to play the current video all the time.

Playing the MUSIC

MUSIC: After you tick some music file(s) under the MUSIC category, go to the MUSIC category. Press the ” OK ” button when selecting the MUSIC icon in the interface of the photo playing, it will play the music file(s) you ticked for photo background. Plist: A list of photo files that can be played from the folder. Info: Shows the information about the current photo including resolution, size, date and time;

Tips: It will show a bottom bar with different settings when playing the music. Press the Down button or the Back button to hide it. Press the ” OK ” button to show it again.

• Step 1: Select MUSIC in the main interface by pressing the ”  ” or ” ” or ” ” or ” ” buttons and the selected frame will be highlighted to be yellow. Then press the ” OK “;

  

• Step 2: Select the disk C or USB, then press the ” OK ” button to enter the disk;

  

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

  

Play/ Pause: Plays or pauses the current music.

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

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

Prev: Previous, goes back to the previous music.

Next: Goes to the next music.

Stop: Exits from the current music.
Rep: Has the options of Repeat 1, RepeatAll and RepeatNONE. Press the ” OK ” button to switch among these options. RepeatAll loops to play all the music in your playlist. RepeatNONE plays the current video once, then exits from the current video; Repeat 1 loops to play the current video all the time.

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. Plist: A list of music files that can be played from the current folder. Info: Shows the information about the current music including Bit Rate, Artist, Size, and so on.

Tips:
It will show a bottom bar with different settings when playing the music. Press the Down button or the Back button to hide it. Press the ” OK ” button to show it again.

Playing the MOVIE

• Step 1: Select MOVIE in the main interface by pressing the ”  ” or ” ” or ” ” or ” ” buttons and the selected frame will be highlighted to be yellow. Then press the ” OK ” button to enter the following interface;

  

• Step 2: Select the disk C or USB, then press the ” OK ” button to enter the disk;

  

• Step 3: Select the MOVIE or click the folder to enter the next directory till you find the photo you would like to play in the directory;

• Step 4: Press the ” OK ” button on the projector or remote to select photo and press ” ” button to go into full-screen mode.

  

Play/Pause: Plays or pauses the current video.

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

FF: Fast Forward, pushes the video to move 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.

Rep: Has the options of Repeat 1, RepeatAll and RepeatNONE. Press the ” OK ” button to switch among these options. RepeatAll loops to play all the videos in your playlist.

Repeat NONE plays the current video once, then exits from the current video; Repeat 1 loops to play the current video all the time.

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.

PList: A list of video files that can be played from the current folder.

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

SlowF: Plays the video in slow motion with a speed being range from 2X to 16X.

StepF: Steps forward the video frame by frame by pressing the ” OK ” button.

Setup Guide

1. Unbox the projector and all of its accessories.
2. Connect the power cord to the projector and plug it into an electrical socket.
3. Choose an input source (HDMI, USB, etc.) and connect your device.
4. Change the focus and keystone settings via the remote control or on-device controls.
5. Adjust any further settings, such as brightness or sound levels, as necessary.
6. If necessary, pair with Bluetooth devices to stream audio wirelessly.

SETTING

Set Language	Press “SETTING” and press ” “2 times. Enter “OSD Language English”. There are Deutsch, France, Chinese, English, Italiano, Espanol and Japanese for your choice.
Rotate	Press “SETTING” and press “Rotate”. Press ” “2 times. Enter ” button to rotate.
OSD Duration	5 Sec, 10 Sec, 15 Sec and Off.
Restore Factory Default	Reset the projector.

Important Safety Considerations

Do not install the projector in sites with improper ventilation.	Do not install the projector in hot and humid sites.
Do not block the ventilation holes (intake or exhaust).	Do not install the projector in dust and smoke sites.
Do not install the projector near the temperature and smoke transducer. It may cause a sensor failure.	Do not install the projector in sites with direct blowing of warm and cool air-condition wind. Otherwise it may cause the project failure.

Installation

• Please use the projector in a dark room for best results.
• Please use the projector with caution to avoid dropping or shocking, which may damage the projector.
• Use the power cord with caution to avoid unduly bending. Damaged power cord may cause electric shock.

Cleaning

• Unplug the power cord from the projector.
• Use a wet cloth to clean the cabinet regularly. Neutral detergent may be used for serious smudge. Do not use strong detergent or solvent such as alcohol or diluent.
• Use an air brush or lens paper to clean the lens and be careful not to scratch or abrade them.
• Please clean the ventilation opening and the loudspeaker regularly with a cleaner. The projector will be overheated with blocked dust, causing the
  failure.
• Please use the projector with a soft brush. Do not use rigid accessories, such as a crevice cleaning tool, to avoid damage to the projector.

Notes on Fire and Electric Shock

• Make sure of adequate ventilation and blocked outlet to avoid heat accumulation within the projector.
• Prevent foreign objects from falling into the projector, such as paper clips and paper scraps, do not attempt to retrieve any such object. Do not insert any
  metal object, such as an iron wire or a screwdriver, into the projector. Make sure to immediately turn off the power and ask qualified professional maintenance personnel to remove any object falling into the projector.
• Do not place any liquid on the projector.

Moving
Please use soft package materials to protect the lens when moving the projector. Also, do not impose severe mechanical vibration an the projector.

High Temperatuer Warning
During and after the projection, the temperature near the outlet will rise, therefore touching may cause burns. Do not peep at the lens, or it may cause severe eye injury.

Troubleshooting

Problems listed below might occur during the operation of your projector. Please refer to the possible factors which might cause the issue to do troubleshooting. Any questions during use, please feel free to contact with AuKing customer service team. Email address of customer service: [email protected]

Xuanpad Upgraded Mini Projector M8-F Pros & Cons

Pros

• High-Quality Display: Produces sharp 1080p Full HD visuals.
• Compact Design: Lightweight and easy to transport.
• Multiple input sources are supported, including HDMI, USB, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.
• Long Battery Life: Up to three hours on a single charge.
• Advanced Cooling System: Protects from overheating during extended use.

Cons

• Limited Brightness in Bright Environments: May not work well in really bright settings.
• Noisy Fans: Some users may find the fan noise to be slightly annoying during silent scenes.
• There are no built-in streaming apps, so streaming content requires the use of external devices.

Customer Reviews

Customers appreciated the Xuanpad M8-F for its high image quality, ease of setup, and mobility. Many people have successfully used it for personal amusement as well as professional presentations. However, because to its restricted brightness, some users have suggested that it may not be the ideal choice for extremely bright conditions.

Common complaints 

Minor drawbacks such as fan noise and a lack of built-in streaming apps are there, but overall satisfaction with the product remains high.