Optoma Projector Pk201 User Manual

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  1. Do not block any ventilation openings. 
To ensure reliable operation of the 
projector and to protect from over 
heating, it is recommended to install 
the projector in a location that does not 
block ventilation. As an example, do not 
place the projector on a crowded coffee 
table, sofa, bed, etc. Do not put the 
projector in an enclosure such as a book 
case or a cabinet that restricts air flow.
  2. Do not use the projector near water or 
moisture. To reduce the risk of fire and/
or electric shock, do not expose the 
projector to rain or moisture.
  3. Do not insta
ll near heat sources such as 
radiators, heaters, stoves or any other 
apparatus such as amplifiers that emits 
heat.
  4. Do not use the projector in direct 
sunlight.
  5. Do not use near any appliance 
generating a strong magnetic field.
  6. Do not use the projector in areas 
susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
  7. Turn off the product before cleaning.
  8. Turn off the product before removing 
the battery.
  9. Disconnect the battery if the product is 
not being used for a long period of time.
10. Ensure that the ambient room 
temperature is within 5- 35°C.
11. Relative Humidity is 5 - 35°C, 80% 
(Max.), non-condensing.
12. Do not expose the battery to 
temperatures above +60°C (+140°F)
13. New or idle batteries can have short-
term reduced capacity. Fully charge the 
battery before initial use.
14. Do not put the battery into your mouth.
15. Do not let the battery contacts touch 
another metal object.
16. Do not drop, throw or try to bend your 
product.
17. May explode if disposed of in fire.
18. Clean only with dry cloth.19. Only use attachments/accessori
es 
specified by the manufacturer.
20. Do not use the unit if it has been 
physically damaged or abused. Physical 
damage/abuse would be (but not 
limited to):
 
▀■ Unit has been dropped.▀■ Charger or plug has been damaged.
▀■ Liquid has been spilled on to the 
projector. 
▀■ Projector has been exposed to rain or 
moisture.
▀■ Something has fallen in the projector 
or something is loose inside.
Do not attempt to service the unit 
yourself. Opening or r
emoving covers 
may expose you to dangerous voltages 
or other hazards. Please contact your 
local reseller or service center before you 
send the unit for repair.
21. Do not let objects or liquids enter the 
projector. They may touch dangerous 
voltage points and short out parts that 
could result in fire or electric shock.
22. See projector enclosure for safety related 
markings.
23. The unit should only be repaired by 
appropriate service personnel.
24. Do not touch the projector for a long 
time while the projector is used.
25. CAUTION: Risk of Explosion if Battery 
is replaced by an Incorrect Type.
26. Dispose of Used Batteries According to 
the Instructions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
EYE SAFETY WARNINGS
Avoid staring/facing directly into 
the projector beam at all times. 
Keep your back to the beam as 
much as possible.
A stick or laser pointer is 
recommended to avoid the need 
for the user to enter the beam.
When projector is used in a 
classroom, adequately supervise 
students when they are asked to 
point out something on the screen. 
In order to minimize power, use 
room blinds to reduce ambient 
light levels.
CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT
This appendix lists the general notices of 
your Projector. 
FCC notice 
This device has been tested and found to 
comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC 
rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation. 
This device generates, uses, and can radiate 
radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to 
radio communications. 
However, there is no guarantee that inter-
ference will not occur in a particular instal-
lation. If this device does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, 
which can be determined by turning the 
device off and on, the user is encouraged 
to try to correct the interference by one or 
more of the following measures: 
• Reorient or relocate the receiving 
antenna. 
• Increase the separation between the 
device and receiver. 
• Connect the device into an outlet on 
a circuit different from that to which 
the receiver is connected. 
• Consult the dealer or an experienced 
radio/television technician for help.Notice: Shielded cables 
All connections to other computing 
devices must be made using shielded 
cables to maintain compliance with 
FCC regulations. 
Caution 
Changes or modifications not 
expressly approved by the manufac-
turer could void the user’s authority, 
which is granted by the Federal 
Communications Commission, to 
operate this device. 
Operation conditions 
This device complies with Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
1.  this device may not cause harmful 
interference, and
2.  this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference 
that may cause undesired operation. 
Notice: Canadian users 
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian 
ICES-003. 
Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la 
norme NMB-003 du Canada. 
Declaration of Conformity for EU countries •  EMC Directive 2004/108/EC (including 
amendments) 
•  Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
•  R & TTE Directive 1999/5/EC (if product has 
RF function)
REGULATION & SAFETY NOTICESDISPOSAL OF OLD ELEC-
TRICAL & ELECTRONIC 
E
QUIPMENT
(Applicable throughout the European 
Union and other European countries 
with separate collection programs)
This symbol found on your product or on 
its packaging, indicates that this product 
should not be treated as household waste 
when you wish to dispose of it. Instead, 
it should be handed over to an applicable 
collection point for the recycling of electri-
cal and electronic equipment. By ensuring 
this product is disposed of correctly, you 
will help prevent potential negative con-
sequences to the environment and human 
health, which could otherwise be caused by 
inappropriate disposal of this product. The 
recycling of materials will help to conserve 
natural resources. 
This symbol is only 
valid in the European 
Union. 
If you wish to discard 
this product, please 
contact your local 
authorities or dealer 
and ask for the correct 
method of disposal. 
						

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FOCUSUniversal I/O
mini
HDMI
AUDIO OUT
AV  I N micro SD micro USB
DC IN20
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1.  Focus Dial
2.   VGA/Component Input Connector
3.   Mini HDMI Connector
4.  Battery Indicator
5.
  Menu / Esc Button
6.   Through-hole for straps
7.
  Enter Button
8.
  Power Button
9.
  Auto Search Source Button
10.
  Navigation / Volume Button 
      (up/down/left/right)
11. Speaker
12.
 Audio Out Connector
13.
 AV Input Connector
14.  MicroSD Card Slot
15. Micro USB port
16. Lens
17. DC Input
18. IR Receiver
19. Screw Hole for Tripod Convertor
20. Battery Cover
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
PACKAGE OVERVIEW
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2
3
1.  Remove the battery cover. (
1
~3)
2.  Insert the battery with the electrical 
contact facing downward and away 
from the lens. (
4)
3.  Ensure that the battery pull tab 
extends from under the battery. (
5)
4.  Slide the battery cover back into 
place over the battery pull tab.
(
6
~7)
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
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The standard accessories may vary in each 
region due to different applications.
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Standard Accessory
1.  Power adaptor with AC Plug
2. VGA Cable
3.  USB Male Cable
4. Battery
5. AV Cable
Optional Accessory
6.  Mini HDMI Cable
7. Remote Control
8.   iPod Connection Kit
 a. 
USB Cable for iPod Connector
 b. iPod Cable
  c. iPod Connector
9. Component Cable
10. Female USB Cable
11.  USB to DC jack cable
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11.  Remove protection cap and insert 
the plug. (
1
~2)
 
2.  Connect the charger. (
3
~4)
3.  During charging the LED indicator 
lights red. (
5)
  Projector will not charge while 
operating.
4.
  The LED Charge Indicator will go off 
when battery is fully charged. This 
process may take up to 2.5 hours
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5
CHARGING THE BATTERY
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1
2
CONNECT INPUT SOURCE - (VIDEO IN)
1
2
1
2
or
or
1.  Connect the AV input source. 
(
1
~2)
2.  After powering on projector, press 
 "Auto Search Source Button" to 
change sources. 
3.  Connect external speakers to the  
audio out connector of the projector.
(3
)

1. All other brand and product names are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of their 
respective companies. 
2. The connecting cable of video output 
device is not supplied, please contact their 
service center.
3. iPod nano/iPod touch/iPhone/iPod classic 
(version 5 and above)
4. Designed for iPod/iPhone/Mobile phone/
PMP with TV out functions. Using with 
device with audio signal voltage > 0.3Vrms 
is not recommended.
CONNECT INPUT SOURCE - (VGA/USB/HDMI/COMPONENT IN)
1
21
2
MOLEX
1
2
1
2
or
1.  Connect the VGA/Component 
source device with the Universal  
I/O connector. (
1
~2)
2.  After powering on projector, press  
 "Auto Search Source Button" 
to change sources. 
  Insert universal connector 
with arrow mark facing up. 
1. For more LED indicator, see page 7.
2. After the projector is turned off, the 
battery may not start charging right away 
due to over temperature protection.
CONNECT INPUT SOURCE DATA TRANSFER
1. USB device: Support USB Flash Drive 
up to 5V/150mA, but does not support USB 
Hard Disk Drive 
2. Female USB cable, Component cable, 
and HDMI cable are optional accessories.
   The laptop/PC can only detect  
the input source when the Projector is 
switched on. The projection will stop when this 
connection is made.
1.  Connect laptop or PC for data 
transfer to the Projector internal 
memory or additional MicroSD 
memory using the supplied Male 
USB Cable. When connected, 
switch the Projector on.
The PK201 can also be charged via USB to 
DC cable ( 6
 )
MO
LE
XM
OLE
X
1
2
or
INSERT MICROSD CARD
1. Insert a MicroSD card into the 
slot with the gold contacts facing 
down.
3
or
1.  Connect the HDMI source device 
to the mini HDMI connector.
2.  After powering on projector, press  
 "Auto Search Source Button" 
to change sources. 
or
1.  Connect the USB flash drive to 
the micro USB port using the 
female USB cable.
2.  Select      USB Flash Drive from 
the Main Menu.  
						

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SWITCH ON
1.  Press the Power button.
USING A TRIPOD STAND
1.  Screw a standard tripod into the 
screw hole on the projector.
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Projection Distance (A) Screen Size - Width (B) Screen Size - Height (C) Screen Diagonal (D)
Meter inch (mm) (inch) (mm) (inch) (mm) (inch)
0.245 9.6 111 4.4 63 2.5 128 5.0
0.500 19.7 227 8.9 128 5.0 261 10.3
0.700 27.6 318 12.5 179 7.0 365 14.4
0.975 38.4 443 17.4 249 9.8 508 20.0
1.500 59.1 682 26.8 384 15.1 782 30.8
2.000 78.7 909 35.8 511 20.1 1043 41.1
2.500 98.4 1136 44.7 639 25.2 1304 51.3
3.215 126.6 1461 57.5 822 32.4 1677 66.0
ADJUSTING THE PROJECTED IMAGE
1
1.  Adjust Focus (
1) until image is 
clear.
HOW TO USE THE MENU
Main menu
The first time you use the projector, you 
can select your preferred language from 
the quick menu after the startup screen 
displays.
1. Display the Main Menu. () 
2. Highlight the desired option (
) 
3. Enter the desired option. (
)
4. Highlight the desired item. (

ÛÝ)
5. Select the item. (
)
6.  Press (
) to go up one directory.
Under external signal mode, press (
) 
to bring out the OSD.
The OSD disappears in 5 seconds if  • 
there is no OSD operation.
The projector will automatically shut  • 
down if the projector is left idle at 
its main menu or file browser for 3 
minutes.
Item
External signal mode is applicable for 
connecting VGA, Composite, HDMI and 
Component signals.
DOWNLOADING THE PC SOFTWARE
Use the PC software to encode and transfer all file types to the 
Projector.
To install the PC software:
1.  Connect the Projector for data transfer (see previous item).
2.  Browse the Projector internal memory (like a USB memory stick) 
for a folder called "PC Software".
3.  In this folder, double-click on the file called "Setup" or "setup.
exe" to begin the installation process, then follow the on screen 
instructions.
  Note: You can find Arcsoft license key on Quick Start Guide
4.  After the installation, the "Arcsoft Media Convertor" application is 
launched.
5.  To convert and transfer files to the Projector, drag and drop files 
to the Arcsoft Media Convertor application window.
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT 
PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF 
A CONSUMER FOR (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-
4 VISUAL STANDARD ("MPEG-4 VIDEO") AND/OR (ii) DECODING MPEG-4 
VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL 
AND NONCOMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO 
PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.  
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL, 
INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED  
FROM MPEG LA, LLC. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM.
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Photo Setup
Slideshow Duration: Select duration of 
slideshow (Off, 2 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec.).
Slideshow Repeat: Enable slideshow 
repeat (Off, Repeat All).
Video Setup
Play Mode: Select play mode (Off, 
Repeat All, Single).
Report
System Setup
Language: Select preferred language 
for on-screen menus.
LED Mode: Select LED mode (Bright, 
STD).
Projection: Select the projection mode 
(Front Desktop, Rear Desktop, Front 
Inverted, Rear Inverted).
Version: Displays firmware version.
HOW TO USE THE MENU - SOURCE: INTERNAL MEMORY, MICRO SD CARD, AND USB FLASH DRIVE
Playing Videos from the Internal Memory / Micro SD Card / USB Flash Drive 
Displaying Photos from the Internal Memory / Micro SD Card / USB Flash Drive 
Presentation from the Internal Memory / Micro SD Card / USB Flash Drive 
Navigating the Settings Menu
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Adjust Volume
00:05 00:28
Fast forward
Rewind
Play /Pause
Finance
Department
Exit Video mode
or
or
or
or
or
or
or
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If you experience a problem with your 
projector, please refer to the following 
information. If a problem persists, please 
contact your local reseller or service 
center.
Image Problems
 No image appears on-screen 
•   Ensure the cables/charger/
battery are correctly and securely 
connected.
•   Ensure the pins of connectors are 
not crooked or broken.
•   Make sure the projector is 
switched on.
 Image is out of focus
•   Adjust the Focus Dial.
•   Make sure the projection screen 
is between the required distance 
9.6 to 126.6 inches (0.245 to 3.215 
meters) from the projector. See 
page 5.
 Image is too small or too large 
•   Move the projector closer to or 
further from the screen.
 Image is reversed 
•   Select “Source --> Settings --> 
System Setup --> Projection” from 
the OSD and adjust the projection 
direction.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Audio Problems
 No sound
•   Press the VO
LUME + button. (See 
page 3.)
Battery Problems
 Battery capacity is low
•   Remove the battery and clean the 
connectors.
•   The battery is worn out and needs 
to be replaced. See page 3.
•   The battery may not charge right 
after the projector is turned off due 
to the high temperature emitted by 
the projector.
MessageLED
Operation
Battery Charging
Charge Complete
LED Indicator
•   
:Off / :Green / :Red
Message Reminders
•   Out of the range
•  High battery consumption
  Please charge the battery. 
(See page 3)
COMPATIBILITY MODE
Timing Table
Mode ResolutionV-Sync 
(Hz)
VGA640x480 60
800x600 60
1024x768 60
1280x720 60
1280x800 60
Composite
Component
HDMI480i / 480P 60
576i / 576P 50
720P 50 / 60
1080i 50 / 60
or
HOW TO USE THE MENU - SOURCE: COMPOSITE AV, VGA, COMPONENT, AND HDMI
Input signal source
F
Bright mode: Full LED power.
STD mode: Standard LED power.
FFront Desktop.
FRear Desktop.
FFront Inverted.
FRear Inverted.
4x3 aspect ratio.
16x9 aspect ratio.
Auto aspect ratio.
Contrast: adjust contrast
H. Position: adjust the horizontal 
position.
V. Position: adjust the vertical 
position.
Phase: change the display data 
frequency to match the frequency 
of your computer’s graphic card. 
Use this function only if the image 
appears to flicker vertically.
Frequency: synchronize the signal 
timing of the display with the 
graphic card. If the image appears 
to be unstable or flickers, use this 
function to correct it.
Composite, HDMI or 
Component source
VGA sourceF
 Only for VGA input source.
Multimedia Format: Video
File 
FormatVideo 
FormatMax Res. Profile
AVI, 
MOV,
MP4, 
3GPH.264
720X480 30fps 
or
720x576 25fpsBaseline
AVIMPEG4Simple 
Profile
AVIXvid Baseline
AVIMJPEG 640X480 30fps Baseline
1. Video format does not support content 
with B-Frame function.
2. Please use Arcsoft MediaConverter to 
convert video and PowerPoint files.
Multimedia Format: Photo
File Format File Extension
JPG
JPEG*.jpg, *.jpeg
Multimedia Format: Audio
File Format
AAC, MP3, PCM, ADPCM, WMA, OGG