Hisense Laser Cinema PX3-PRO User Guide

Hisense Laser Cinema PX3-PRO

First-Time Use

Using the E-Manual

View the embedded E-Manual that contains information about your console’s key features.

Disclaimer:

• Instructions and images in this manual are only for reference and may differ from the actual product.

Launch the E-Manual

Pressbutton on your remote control to select Settings > Help & Feedback > E-Manual. Scan the QR Code with your smartphone to open the E-Manual on your device.

Note:

• The black background icon stands for the button on the remote control.
• The grey background icon stands for the icons on the screen of the device for selection.

Use the Buttons in the E-Manual

• Search
  You can use theicon at the top of the E-Manual to search for the product feature information, and the E-Manual will provide all the titles and content that contain the search information.
• Setting
  You can useicon at the top of the E-Manual home screen to adjust the text size.

Home Screen

All functions can be accessed from the Home screen.

Display the Home Screen

Press the button on your remote control to enter the Home screen.
To exit the Home screen, use your remote control or use the navigation buttons on the screen to move the cursor to other icons, pressbutton to enter, and select your desired service.

Connecting to the Internet

To get access to the Internet using a wired connection or by connecting to an available wireless network.

Connect to a Wired (Ethernet) Network

To get access to the Internet using a wired connection, it is recommended to use a modem or router that supports Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Modems and routers that support DHCP automatically provide the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS, so you do not have to enter them manually. Most home networks already have DHCP. See the illustration below.

After connecting to a wired (Ethernet) network, Pressbutton on your remote control to select Settings > Network & Internet. Go to the ETHERNET section, and set the network by pressingbutton to enter the submenu.

• Connection Type
  Show whether the Ethernet is connected.
• Proxy settings
  You can set the proxy server.
• IP settings
  Configure the IP setting for your network connection.

Connect to a Wireless Network

To connect to an available wireless network, make sure that you turn on your wireless router and have the wireless router’s SSID and password before attempting to connect. To get access to the Internet using a wireless connection: Pressbutton on your remote control to select Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. To get access to the Internet wirelessly:

1. Turn on your Wi-Fi.
2. The list of networks will display automatically.
3. Select a wireless network from the list, and input the password.
4.  If the network connection does not appear in the list, select See all to display all the list, or select Add new network to input a wireless network name, select the type of security mode, and enter the password.

Internet Related Features

• Content Sharing
  To view media content, like videos, music or photos saved in your Android/iOS/PC device on your screen. For more information, please refer to Benefits of Smart Console > Content Sharing in this manual.
• Sharing your smartphone/Computer Screen on the Console
  To mirror your mobile device or computer screen to the console. For more information, please refer to Connecting to External Devices > Sharing your Smart Phone/Computer Screen on the Consolein this manual.

Using a Google Account

Sign in with Google to get apps, Google Assistant, and personalized recommendations.

Signing into an account

When you turn on the console for the first time, you can select Set up Google TV to sign into a Google Account by the setup guide, if you select Set up basic TV, you can also set it later by pressingbutton to
Select Set up Google TV.

• Set up with the Google Home app
• Set up on TV instead

Before signing into your Google account, make sure your console is connected to the network. For more about network settings, please refer to Connect to a Wired (Ethernet) Network or Connect to a Wireless Network in this manual. After the network is connected, enter your email/phone and password, select Sign In.

Switch between external devices connected to the console

1. Pressbutton on your remote control.
2. Select your desired input source.

Edit the name of input sources

1. Pressbutton on your remote control.
2. Pressbutton to rename the input.

Note:

• Maximum name length is 36 characters.

Using the Console Voice Service

Access the Voice Service

Pressbutton on your remote control to access the Voice Service. Before using the Voice Service, please pair bluetooth remote control to your console first.

Use the remote microphone

You can enjoy interacting with the voice assistant using your voice by just pressing and holding thebutton on your remote control.

Note:

• Voice Service feature may not be applicable in some models/countries/regions.
• Remote control withbutton is only available in some models/countries/regions.
• To use this function, the End User License Agreement and the corresponding Smart feature privacy policy/terms and conditions may need to be agreed to.

Benefits of Smart Console

Using Voice Control

Set up a voice assistant to control your console just by your voice.

Google Voice Setup

Voice Control may not be applicable in some models/countries/regions.

Google Assistant

You can ask for information, search for your favorite movies, control your console and more, just by asking Google Assistant. Before setting up Google Assistant, connect your console to the network and sign in to your Google account.

How to start Google Assistant

You can choose this way to start Google Assistant:

• Pressbutton on your remote control.

Note:

• To start Google Assistant, you need to pair the remote first.
• The Google Assistant function may not be applicable in some models/countries/regions.
• The setup steps above may vary depending on the actual products.

Alexa Setup

Set up to control your console with any Alexa-enabled device. Alexa can help you change the console configuration. Using just your voice, you can change inputs, volume, and more. Just ask Alexa.

What is required to control your console with Amazon Alexa?

1. Android console models that support the Alexa skill.
2. Amazon Echo device or Alexa App.
3. Amazon account for the Alexa App or Echo device. If you don’t have the account, please create one before the setup process.
4. To link your console to your My Brilliant Life account, you can create it before the setup process or during the setup process.
5. Home network with Wi-Fi capabilities.
6. For issues of accessing your Amazon account and using the Alexa app during setup, please visit amazon.com for help.

How to set up Alexa

1. Pressbutton, select Settings > System > Advanced System > Device control with Alexa.
2. Select Enable Now.
3. Link the console to your My Brilliant Life account. Scan the QR code with your phone, or visit the website on your phone or computer, sign in to your My Brilliant Life account, and enter the code shown on the screen. The webpage and code will expire after a few minutes.
4. Next, the screen shows a list of device names. Select one from it or enter a custom name. Then, your console will appear in the device name list on your phone or computer.
5. Download the Alexa app on your smartphone. Open the app and sign in with your Amazon account.
6. In the Alexa app, select Skills section, search, and enable the My Brilliant Life skill. Follow the instructions to link your Amazon account by entering the same My Brilliant Life account that you’ve signed into on your console.
7. After you enable the skill and the console is discovered in the Alexa app, the page on the screen will automatically jump.
8. Now you can ask Alexa to try some functions available for the console.

Connecting to External Devices

Connection Guide

Remote & Accessories

• Connect Remote Control
• Use HDMI & CEC
• Control the Console with a Keyboard, Mouse or Gamepad

Connecting Bluetooth Devices

• Turn on the Bluetooth Feature on your Console
• Connect a Bluetooth Device
• Listen to the Audio through Bluetooth Devices
• Listen to your Mobile Device Audio through the Console Bluetooth Speaker

Using AirPlay and HomeKit

• Using AirPlay
• Using HomeKit

Connecting Input Devices

• Set Top Box
• Blu-ray or DVD Player
• Sharing your smartphone/Computer Screen on the Console
• USB Devices
• Audio Visual(AV) Devices
• PC

Connecting Output Devices

• Headphones
• Speakers or other Audio Receivers
• Digital Audio System with ARC/eARC

Remote & Accessories

Connect remote controls or other accessories, such as keyboard, mouse, and gamepad, to interact with your smart console easily.

Connect Remote Control

Pair the Bluetooth remote control with the console.

1. After you power the console on for the first time, instructions for pairing the remote control will appear.
2. If your remote control fails to pair with the console, keep the remote control within 10 feet (304.8 cm) from the console, holdandbutton at the same time orhold the button for at least 3 seconds to start pairing until you see the light pulsing on the remote control.

Note:

• If your remote control fails to pair with the console, check the Bluetooth is set to On by pressingbutton to select Settings > Remotes & Accessories > Bluetooth to On.
• This function may not be applicable in some models/countries/regions.
• If an error occurred while trying to pair the remote control, it could have been caused by interference. Try to remove what is causing the interference and try pairing again.
• If an error occurs with the remote control while using sufficiently charged batteries, you can remove the batteries for 1~2 seconds, then reinsert them. Now the remote control will work normally.
• The remote control cannot be paired to the console while the console is in standby mode.

Sharing your smartphone/Computer Screen on the Console

Mirror content from your mobile device to the console. View videos, photos, and more from your device on your console screen. Pressbutton to select Apps > Connection Tips, select Screen Sharing.

1. Connect your mobile device to the WLAN network.
2. Turn on the casting function of your Android/Windows10 device. The function name and location will be different according to your device. The feature may be called “Wireless display”, “Smart view”, “Wireless projection”, etc.
3. Find the console name in the search list of your device and select it to connect to your console. Your mobile device’s screen will be mirrored once you select your console. You can close Screen sharing application with the BACK or EXIT button.

Note:

• Some mobile devices may not support the casting feature.

Settings Overview

When you use a Dolby Vision signal

Inspired by cinema technology, Dolby Vision is the format that allows your console to deliver a full range of colors, high dynamic range images, brighter whites, and dark blacks using scene-by-scene calibration.

Note:

• When you use a Dolby Vision signal, the picture mode is Dolby Vision picture mode.

Use the Laser Luminance function

Pressbutton on your remote control to select Settings > Display & Sound > Picture > Laser Luminance.

You can configure picture mode settings that provide the best viewing experience. Options may not be applicable depending on your model/country/region and the picture mode you selected.

• Laser Luminance Level
  Set the luminance level of the laser device. Note that turning up the luminance increases energy consumption.
• High Dynamic
  Auto-adjust brightness according to the scene and make the contrast powerful.
• Contrast
  Adjust the Contrast level to increase or decrease how bright images appear.
• Black Level
  Adjust the HDMI Level to enhance current content.
• Dark Detail
  Enhance the dark details by analyzing the luminance level of the signal in real time.
• Gamma
  Adjust the Gamma to alter how the device will respond to the grayscale content. In a dark room, choose a higher number like 2.2. In a brighter area, select a lower number like 2.0. In general, 2.4 is normally recommended.
• Active Contrast
  Automatically darken dark areas and lighten light areas of images to see more details.
• Brightness Enhancer
  Enhance the brightness of the screen. Note that prolonged opening can affect the product’s lifespan.
• Dynamic Tone Mapping
  Automatically adjust brightness and gradient balance by analyzing the brightness level of HDR content. This function may not be applicable in some models/countries/regions and may only be visible when in HDR mode.
• HDMI Dynamic Range
  Adjust the HDMI signal range to be more suitable for the content. (HDMI mode only)
• HDR Enhancer
  Enhance contrast and color of the SDR content to an HDR-like picture quality.

Laser Settings

Adjust the Laser Screen settings.

Projection Mode

If you need to flip the image over top-to-bottom and/or left-to- right, pressbutton on your remote and select Laser Settings > Projection Mode. Then select the appropriate mode based on the positioning of your console.

Auto Keystone Correction

The console will fit the projected image into the screen automatically.
Before you use the auto keystone correction function, ensure that the console and your mobile device are connected to the same wireless network. Pressbutton on your remote and select Laser Settings > Auto Keystone Correction.

1. Adjust the console position by using the levelling feet as needed, and ensure the frame of the screen is located inside the rectangular border.
2. Press the OK button on your remote to choose Next.
3. Scan the QR Code with your mobile device to begin auto keystone correction. When the app loads, the console will display an alignment grid.
4. Click “+” on your mobile device to take a photo of the entire screen and image. For best results, stand about 10 feet away from the screen and use landscape mode.
5. Click “Upload” on your mobile device to complete the auto keystone correction.

Note:

• Please ensure you are standing in front of the screen to take the photo, with no deviation of more than 25° from the center of the screen.
• Please ensure the whole screen is fully visible in the photo, including the Frame of the display.
• Please ensure all 16 points of the grid on the screen are all in focus when taking the photo.
• Please ensure the screen image takes up at least 60% of the overall photo size for correct geometric correction.

Entertainment

Game

You can connect to your game console and set up settings to optimize the console for better gaming performance.

Connect a Game Console

You can connect your game console to the console with an HDMI cable. To start a game from a game console:

1. Switch on your game console.
2. Pressbutton on your remote control to select Inputs or pressbutton. Select the connected game console as the input source.
3. Start the game.

You can enable the game mode to optimize your console’s settings when playing games on a game console.

Enabling game mode

Pressbutton on your remote control to select Settings > Display & Sound > Picture > General > Picture Mode > PC/Game. Enable Game Mode to optimize the console’s settings to enjoy a better gaming experience with a PC or a game console connected to the console. Game Mode will allow:

• Reducing input lag to make sure every press or click matches what is happening on the screen;
• Improving responsiveness to produce very little motion blur;
• Processing YUV 4:4:4 format signals precisely to present accurate image colors.

Note:

• This function may not be applicable in some input sources or applications.

Enabling instant game response

Pressbutton to select Settings > Display & Sound > Game Settings > Instant Game Response. You can enjoy a smooth viewing experience with an external device connected to the console when Instant Game Response is turned on.

Note:

• When Game mode is selected, Instant Game Response will not be switched off automatically.

Enabling FreeSync/PC Sync

Pressbutton to select Settings > Display & Sound > Game Settings > AMD FreeSync/AMD FreeSync Premium/AMD FreeSync Premium Pro/PC Sync (the menu name will vary depending on your model type). You can enjoy a smooth viewing experience with an external device connected to the console when FreeSync/ PC Sync is turned on.

Note:

This function may not be applicable in some models/countries/regions.

Accessibility Features

Captions Setup

Pressbutton on your remote control to select Settings > System > Accessibility > Captions. Displays and sets the closed captions. You can set display options and select caption style. Options may differ depending on your model/country/region and the content you are watching. Please refer to the specific product.

Display Options

• Display
  Turn on or off the display menu.
• Language
  Set the Menu Audio language.
• Text size
  Set the menu text size.

Caption Style

• White on black
• Black on white
• Yellow on black
• Yellow on blue
• Custom

High contrast text

Pressbutton on your remote control to select Settings > System > Accessibility > High contrast text. Improves contrast for the visually impaired.

Text-to-speech

Pressbutton on your remote control to select Settings > System > Accessibility > Text to speech. Let you specify text-to-speech engine details and speech rate.

• Speech Services by Google
• Engine configuration
• Speech rate
  The speed at which the text is spoken.
• Listen to an example
  Play a short demonstration of speech synthesis.
• Default language status
  English (United States) is fully supported.

Troubleshooting

FAQ

In this section, you will find the answers to the most frequently asked questions.

• There is no picture, or the picture is black and white.
• There is no sound or the sound is too low at maximum volume.
• My console cannot connect to the network.
• I have connected an external source to my console, but I get no picture and/or sound.
• The remote control does not work.

There is no picture, or the picture is black and white.

• Check input cable connections. Incorrect connections may cause color problems or a blank screen.
• Make sure that you select the corresponding input source. For example, if you connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI 1 port, please select HDMI 1 as the input source on the console.
• Check if the Color is set to 50 or higher at>Settings > Display & Sound > Picture > Color.
• Pressbutton on your remote control and selectSettings > Display & Sound > Picture > Brightness and Color, check and adjust the settings.
• Switch to other contents to check if the picture color is normal.
• Unplug the console power cord from the AC outlet and re-plug it after 60 seconds.

There is no sound, or the sound is too low at maximum volume.

• Check if Mute mode is set to On. If so, press the mute button on your remote to restore the sound.
• Press the volume button on your remote control to check the volume settings.
• Check the volume control of the device (cable, DVD, Blu-ray, etc.) connected to your console.
• Make sure that the audio cable is connected to the correct audio output connector on the external device.
• Check the input cable connection to the console. Incorrect connections may cause no sound.
• Make sure that you select the corresponding input source. For example, if you connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI 1 port, please select HDMI 1 as the input source on the console.
• Check whether Speaker is selected at>Settings > Display & Sound > Audio Output.

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