M18 Product Manual

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The actual product may slightly differ from this manual due to
continuous improvement and please refer to the actual product.
 Warranty
Your projector comes with a free replacement or a full refund
within 1 year that lets your product with confidence.

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FAQ:
1.No Sound
Please turn off Dolby sound in your device.
2.MAC/ Mobile Phone Connection
① Mac Book Air:
Needs an extra Mini Display Port to HDMI adapter (not included).
② Mac Book and Mac Book Pro:
Needs additional USB - C cable (not included).
③ Android:
Needs an extra Micro USB to HDMI/Type C to HDMI adapter (not included).
④ iPhone:
Needs an extra Lightning to HDMI adapter (not included).
3.Blurry Image
① First, correct the keystone to a rectangle.
② Second, rotate the focus button to gain the best clarity.
*Effective Projection Distance: 5.5 - 30.2 ft
4.Ceiling Projection
①Please check the bottom of the projector about the screw
holes(M4)
②After mounted, you can flip the image, through "Menu--Images
--Projection direction".
Introduction
1. Product features
1.1 Air- proof design and efficient cooling channels can greatly
enhance the overall stability and service life;

1.2 The LED lamp has more beautiful colors and richer details;

1.3 Electronic zooming allows free adjustment of image sizes;

1.4 Professional failure diagnosis and protective measures;

1.5 The whole machine is compact and portable;

1.6 Available image models of 16:9 and 4:3;

1 .7 Ultra-quiet and dust-proof design that eliminates the need for

internal cleaning during its service life;

1.8 150W ultra-low power consumption, more energy-efficient and

more environmentally friendly;

1.9 Multiple functional interfaces: HD/ SD/ USB/AV/VGA/AUDIO

OUT;

1.10 For more dedicated home theater view experience (or want to keep
your projector out of the reach of small children), you can ceiling-
mount it.

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2. Precautions
2.1 In order to ensure the stability of the power supply of this
projector, please use a power supply line that meets the national
power consumption standard and a power socket with protective
measures such as grounding;
2.2 Please use the power type indicated on the projector and the
power line included for power supply;
2.3 Do not disassemble or modify the projector by yourself, or the
Company will not offer free warranty service;
2.4 Do not look directly into the projector lens while it is working,
or it will burn your eyes ;
2.5 Do not place the projector on objects such as cloth or blankets
that may cause the vents to be blocked;
2.6 The product is not waterproof and should avoid being watered or
splashed, and objects filled with liquid shall not be placed near
the product such as vases or cups;
2.7 To prevent electric shock, please protect the projector from rain
or dampness;
2.8 Please turn off the power supply and disconnect the power line
from the plug if the projector is not used for a long time;
2.9 Please use the original foam and other vibration-proof materials
when transporting the product;
2.10 If the product is damaged, do not attempt to repair it yourself.
Please contact the dealer.

3.Package Include
CiBest Projector x1
Product Manual x1
Remote Control(Battery not Included) x1
Power Cable x1
3 in 1 Video Cable x1
HDMI Line x1
Adjustable Foot (At the bottom of the projector) x1

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Introduction
4. Parameters
Product model M18 Image system LCD
Native
Resolution 1920*1080 Color gamut 80%

Lamp LED Input voltage 100~240V

Chinese
Language English, etc. Aspect Ratio 16:9/4:3

Keystone ±15° Correction Lens F=190

Image size 50-300inch Projection distance 5.5 - 30.2 ft
Projection
Colour 16777K mode Front / Rear / Ceiling Projection

Power
consumption 150W Loudspeaker 4Ω* 5 W
Weight 5.7lb Size 9x12x4 in

Operation Manual/Remote Working

control temperature -10~36°C

Output interface Headphone Input interface HD/USB/SD/AV

5.Multimedia support play format

File Format Sub-fix Decoding
WMA .wma
Audio
play Mp3 mp3
M4A .m4a
JPEG .jpg
Picture
BMP .bmp
play
PNG .png
MPEG1 .dat/.mpg/.mpcg
MPEG2 .mpg
MPEG4 .avi/.mp4 DIVX,XVID
RM,RMVB .rm/.rmvb RV8/9/10
Video
H264 .mkv/.mov MPEG,1,2,4
play
MOV ..avi/.mp4
MJPEG .avi
FLV .flv H264
DIVX .divx/.avi MPEG.DIVX
Vc1 .wmv/.sat Vc1
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Introduction

6、Product function structure diagram

IR

The lens

5V-OUT USB
VGA IR HDMI-1 HDMI-2

U
HD-1 HD-2
VGA 5V

Speaker AC Input Port

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SD Card Video input interface

SD AV
Earphone output

Air Exhaust Port ( Attention: Do not block any ventilation openings! )

Air Intake Port

( Attention: Do not
block any ventilation
openings! )

Screw holes needs

M4 screw
（Not Included）

Adjustable Foot
Dust cover
If the projector lens have dust on it and influence your viewing experience, please remove
the lens cap and check carefully. You can use a cotton cloth dipping with a little alcohol to
wipe the lens. Also you can use the air gun to blow the dust. Then there will be no dust or
much less of it.
If still not working please contact us via cibest-us@outlook.com.

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Introduction
7.Key function diagram

UP
Down
Left
Right
OK
Play / pause
Source
Menu
Power button

Left: used to move to the left, confirm the signal source channel, or
lower the volume
Right: used to move to the right, or increase the volume
Up: used to move upward
Down: used to move downward
Menu: used to select functions
Signal sources: used to select the input channel of the signal
Power key: ON/OFF key
Play/Pause: used to play and pause when playing files, pictures
and videos on USB flash disk

8.Remote control keys Power key

and functions Play/Pause SOURCE MENU Menu

Signal selection OK
Up/down/left/right
Volume down arrow keys
Volume up
Fast reverse Back
Fast-forward

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 How to quickly install and debug the projector
Installation and debugging

1 Projector installation

Place horizontally

2 Focal length setting

Lens Effects Focus

Trapezoid correction ！Precaution

AB CD

Adjust the keystone correction and focusing ring on

the projector to obtain the satisfactory imaging effect. Keystone distortion

When keystone distortion occurs (see Figure 1 on the

right), it is recommended to adjust the keystone
correction ring.
When the image is blurred (see Figure 2 on the right),
it is recommended to adjust the focusing ring to
improve the clarity of the image.
If satisfactory clarity cannot be achieved through
adjustment, move the product forward or backward. Blurred image

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Installation and debugging

3 Adjust the image projected

onto the screen ！Precaution
Check the horizontal and vertical settings of
the screen
ABCD

 
2
1 3
 3 
ABCD

When the projector is suspended

from the ceiling or in a rear
projection system, please change
the projection direction in the
 
4 settings (See Projector settings on
page 14 to change the projection
4 direction).

1. When the screen is offset to the left or right, move the projector to
one side. (Center the screen at the center of the projector lens).
2. When shifting in a vertical direction, move the projector up or down.
3. If there is an angular offset, place the projector on a horizontal
plane.
4. If the projection screen is as shown in the figure, it indicates that the
projector does not face the screen directly. Please turn the projector
to face the screen.

4 Startup & Shutdown

1. 5 seconds after power-on, press the key (POWER) on the
projector panel or the remote controller to turn on the device.
2. Press the key (POWER) on the projector control panel or the
remote control to turn off the device as prompted by the system.
When the machine is turned off, unplug the power line in time to
save energy.
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 How to quickly install and debug the projector
Signal source switch

Switch signal sources in the following ways:

1. Press the "source" button on the projector panel or the remote controller
to display the menu shown in the following figure.

2. Press the "  ”and “ " keys on the projector panel or the remote
controller to select the appropriate input source, and press the "OK" key
on the projector panel or the remote controller to confirm the selection.

Signal sources
PC-RGB(VGA)
HD 1
HD 2
AV
SD
USB

 OK

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Play video
Play the video files on the storage
according to the following steps
1.Play the video file, first select "video" on the main
interface, and press the "OK" key on the projector ！Note
panel or the remote controller.
The picture on the left is only a
sketch for operation instructions.
Due to the continuous optimization
of human- computer interaction,
the software interface of this

  product will be maintained and

updated from time to time. If
there are any changes, it is not
Video Music Images Texts subject to prior notice. Please
refer to the actual product and
thanks for your kind support.

2. Press “◄" or “►” on the projector panel or the remote

controller to select the device where the video is stored,
and press the “OK” key to proceed to the next step.
！ Note
Different storage devices are in
the form of disks, such as C and
D shown in the figure on the left ,
which represent SD card and
USB respectively.

◄ Return C D ►

3. Press “◄" or “►” on the projector panel or the remote

controller, select the video (or folder to move into the next
directory), and press “►ǁ(PLAY)" to play.
！ Note
Hover the cursor over the selected
video for more than 3 seconds to
preview the video.
    When playing videos, the “  " button
on the control panel serves as the
Return Folder 1 Folder 2 Video 1
"Return" button.


Video 1

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Play music
Play the music files on the storage
according to the following steps:
1. To play a music file, firstly select “Music” on the
home screen, and press the “OK” button on the ！Note
projector panel or remote control. The picture one the left is only a
sketch for operation instructions.

Due to the continuous optimization

of human-computer interaction, the

  software interface of this product

will be maintained and updated from
time to time. If there are any changes,
Video Music Images Texts it is not subject to prior notice. Please
refer to the actual product and thank
for your kind support.

2. Press “ ◄ ”“ ► ”on the projector panel or remote

control, choose the device that store the music
file, and press “OK” to the next step.
！ Note
Different storage devices are in
the form of disks, such as C and
D shown in the figure on the left ,
which represent SD card and
USB respectively.

◄ Return C D ►

3. Press “ ◄ ”“ ► ”on the projector panel or remote

control, choose the music file (or folder to the
next level of directory), and press “ ►ǁ (PLAY) ” to
！ Note
play.
Press the selected music file for
more than 3 seconds to preview
    its contents.
Return Folder 1 Folder 2 music 1 Pressing “  ” on the projector
panel during music equals to
 “Return”.

music 2

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Play pictures
Play the picture files on the storage
according to the following steps
1. To open an image, firstly select “Images” on the
home screen, and press the “OK” button on the ！Note
projector panel or remote control. The picture on the left is only a
sketch for operation instructions.
Due to the continuous optimization
of human- computer interaction,
the software interface of this

  product will be maintained and

updated from time to time. If
there are any changes, it is not
Video Music Images Texts subject to prior notice. Please
refer to the actual product and
thanks for your kind support.

2. Press “ ◄ ”“ ► ”on the projector panel or remote

control, choose the device that stores the image
file, and press “OK” to the next step. ！ Note
Different storage devices are in
the form of disks, such as C and
D shown in the figure on the left ,
which represent SD card and
USB respectively.

◄ Return C D ►

3. Press “ ◄ ”“ ► ”on the projector panel or remote

control, choose the image file (or folder to the
next level of directory), and press “ ►ǁ (PLAY) ” to
！ Note
open.
Press the selected music file for
   more than 3 seconds to preview its
contents.
Return Folder 1 Folder 2 Images 1
Pressing “ ” on the projector
panel during music equals to
“Return”.
Images 2

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Play texts
Play the text files on the storage
according to the following steps
1. To open a text file, firstly select “Texts” on the
home screen, and press the “OK” button on the ！Note
projector panel or remote control. The picture on the left is only a
sketch for operation instructions.
Due to the continuous optimization
of human- computer interaction,
the software interface of this

  product will be maintained and

updated from time to time. If
there are any changes, it is not
Video Music Images Texts subject to prior notice. Please
refer to the actual product and
thanks for your kind support.

2. Press “ ◄ ”“ ► ”on the projector panel or remote

control, choose the device that stores the text
file, and press “OK” to the next step. ！ Note
Different storage devices are in
the form of disks, such as C and
D shown in the figure on the left ,
which represent SD card and
USB respectively.

◄ Return C D ►

3. Press “ ◄ ”“ ► ”on the projector panel or remote

control, choose the text file (or folder to the next ！ Note
level of directory), and press “ ►ǁ (PLAY) ” to open.
Press the selected text file for more
than 3 seconds to preview its
    contents.
Return Folder 1 Folder 2 Texts 1 Pressing “ ” on the projector
panel when a text file is opened
 equals to “Return”

Texts 2

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Projector settings
Properly set up the projector for better film experience. Main
parameters of projection can be set up through the following steps.
1. Open the video page and press “MENU” on the projector
panel or remote control to the interface as shown below.


Image modes
Color temperature


Scaling pattern
◄ Images Noise reduction ►
Projection direction
Screen reduction

Image settings
Image modes: Preset “standard”, “dynamic”, “soft”, “user defined”
and other image modes for different projected
contents.
Color temperature: Preset “standard”, “warm” and other color temperature
modes for different color preferences.
Scaling pattern: Preset “automatch”, “16:9”, “4:3” and other options for the
adjustment of display scale.
Noise reduction: To set up the intensity of noise reduction.
Projection direction: To set up the direction of image display. Suitable for
adjusting image display directions for projectors
mounted by different means.
Screen reduction: To proportionally reduce the screen scale, ranging from
75% to 100%.

2. Press “  ”“ ” on the projector panel or remote

control, choose between different options and press
“OK” to submenu and properly set up the mode.

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Projector settings

3. Press “ ◄ ”“ ► ” on the projector panel or remote control,

choose between different options. In addition to
“Images” shown in the above diagram, there are “time”,
“settings” and other options as shown below.


Acoustic pattern
Balance
◄ Sound  Autovolume
Surround
►

Sound settings
Acoustic pattern : Preset “standard”, “film”, “music”, “exercise” and other
acoustic patterns for different projected contents.
Balance : To set up the gain difference between the left and right channels.
Autovolume: To intelligently adjust volume.
Surround: To set up the surround sound effect.


Sleep timer

◄ Time  ►


Time settings
Time: To set up the sleeping time by which the system will automatically
enter the standby mode to save energy.

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Projector settings


Function table language
Factory restore
Transparency
◄Settings Software updates (USB) ►


System settings

Function table language : To sets up the language displayed in the operation

interface.
Factory restore : To restore factory system settings .
Transparency: To adjust the background transparency of settings menu.
Software updates (USB): To update the system’s software version (USB storage device
should be inserted and have the correct upgrade patch).

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Safe shutdown

Correct shutdown and storage

Power off the projector through the following steps

and store the device safely

1. Press (POWER) on body panel of the projector

or remote control, and power off the device
according to the prompts.

2. Rotate the focusing ring into the device to ensure

that the lens is fully contained inside the device.


3. Cover the dust-proof lens cap into the lens and

store the device in a cool and dry place.

！ Note
Cover the dust-proof lens cap into
the lens and store the device in a
cool and dry place.


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The data is only for reference

Projection distance and size

3
0
2
0
1 0
0 "
5
0 "
1
0 "
0
5 "
0
"

5.6ft
10.5ft
15.4ft
20.3ft
30.2ft

Width
Alleged Screen Size Recommend
screen size Width X Height Projection Distance
(inch) (m) (ft) Height
5 0" 0.62 (H) x 1.11(W) 5.60 ft Screen size (diagonal)
60" 0.74 (H) x 1.32(W) 6.56 ft
80 " 0.99 (H) x 1.77(W) 8.53 ft
1 00 " 1.24 (H) x 2.22 (W) 10.50ft
Design allowable error +/-8%
1 20 " 1.49 (H) x 2.66 (W) 12.47ft
This table measures the front end
15 0 " 1.86 (H) x 3.32 (W) 15.40ft and the center of the lens and
20 0 " 20.30ft assumes that the projector is
2.48 (H) x 4.43 (W)
horizontally placed.
30 0 " 3.73 (H) x 6.65 (W) 30.20ft

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Connection Introduction

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1. U disk

U
HD-1 HD-2
VGA 5V

U disk 5V -OUT
1

SELECT

PRESS

3
Select the play mode that
2 matches the play content 4

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2. SD

SD AV

SD
1

SELECT

PRESS

3
Select the play mode that
2 matches the play content 4

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.
U
HD-1 HD-2
VGA 5V

HDMI Cable

TV(With - ) Laptop(With HDMI-out) 1

SELECT
PRESS

2 3

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4. Desktop computer
U
HD-1 HD-2
VGA 5V

VGA Cable

Desktop
Computer

SELECT
PRESS

2 3

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5. DVD

SD AV

DVD

AV Cable

PRESS

2 3

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Ro HS IC
Model: M18
MADE IN CHINA
FCC ID:JHC160910101F
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.