I tried to pwr it only using the lighting av connected 2 my iPhone-someone said is possible.That wont power it. I will need an external battery right?
1999076
Way too little power, and I doubt anything less than a battery that advertises being able to run an iPad would work. Keep in mind that those backlights suck up a ton of power, so expecting it to run off something as small as a iPhone or iPhone rated battery just won't work.
1999077
It doesn't need a battery. It came with a special cable that has 2 USB plugs so you will need 2 USB slots. also you need an HDMi port to actually send video.
1999078
No, an external battery isn't needed. Anything that gives off power and has a usb connection will work. A computer, gaming console, the wall adapter for your iPhone charger.
1861313
In the manual from page 5-8 gives you instructions on how to get to the different options. Choose your source, USB, SD or A/V then select your media. I am unable to power my device on to better tell you. I tried using it like a projector connected to my laptop which was why I purchased it, but never got it to work that way and didn't play with it long enough to figure it out. Sorry. It should, since it works when connected to phones unless it is certain devices only.
1095125
I don't think so. I recently had a power outage and it wouldn't work. But perhaps there is something to set up or to do which I didn't do, but, again, I doubt it. I have a very old analogue phone for just such outages.
1581916
I ended up not using this device. The device cam e less power supply. I tried to contact the manufacturer to no avail. After may efforts they were to send a power supply but I got another unit instead. As I remember all inputs were hdmi. I hope this helps. I would not do any business with this company. They are also off shore.Good LuckHoward
2038346
Don't think this has enough power. My iPhone would not even work with this.
281232
hey Icepuck, did this work? Could you do same with a battery charger I am wondering? Im trying to run 12v lights off a generator and trying to find a solution... FF here too and rigging out a response trailer..
2258598
You can leave it plugged in using a usb cable with a plug in adapter at the wall, similar to a lot of devices now that charge via usb cable. Just leave it plugged in and it will operate off electricity and keep the battery charged. Be aware that on mine the water in one speaker quit "dancing". Not sure what this was related to but probably not a power issue but defective.
1227340
the only way to hook up anything (other than a pre iphone 5)is to connect via VGA. For this you need a VGA adapter from your device- be it an iPhone 5 or a macbook-AND a VGA to projector cable. And there's the problem, the proprietry VGA to projector cord is almost impossible to get since I bought my projector. Great little device, but I can't get a VGA cable. My advice is locate a cable first, or buy a different model. I am pretty disappointed I bought this, i was pretty excited at the use I could out it to at work and home, but it's instead barely been used.
1452152
you'll need to purchas the iphone to A/V cable. In theory, it should work, but I haven't tried it myself. Good luck
1669531
Yes you can power this through a wall socket. You need a USB adaptor (same as IPhone). Output is on back.
2087298
The other step required on mine is to turn the flash on. (Batteries must be in the flash as we'll.)You have to set the flash to determine whether or not both internal and external power are to be used.
1634508
I have the same situation. The device powers off on its own, but, yes, the lighter port will still send out power. Your battery won't die from it but it may reduce the life of your battery, perhaps. I don't charge the Brightplay unless it's dead. Otherwise, I use the charger for my phone.
2066492
everything I have ever plugged into this has operated flawlessly. But that has only included video players and things of that nature. I haven't tried a light, but I can't imagine why it wouldn't work. Its a regular outlet.
351078
The speaker isn't battery powered. It plugs in and charges the ipod while it's docked. You would have to leave the speaker system on to use it as an alarm. You can't here the ipod when the speaker is off. I use it with my ipod. Not sure about the iphone. Sorry.
61432
I would suggest you make your own battery pack or buy a different light. My battery pack was dead on arrival. I haven't opened mine up, I started to pull the rubber stand off to get to the batt pack but it's glued on. It'll be damaged if I can't find another way. It's probably got 3 AA cells wired in series to give 7.2V. If I can't hack this to use AA or AAA 'Eneloop' batteries I will dispose of it.
2040804
Get an externle battry from EasyACC male sure its tells you it is for your device the battery in your device is a little to big for the smaller 3v off the panels its what I had to do brighT side is now I have a back up win the power is down for a while I hope this helps
355998
Nope. It needs to be powered. I could only get one item at a time to work. If I had 2 or more things plugged in, it wouldn't work at all.