Optoma Projector Pk301+ 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 install 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/accessories 
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 removing 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 instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular 
installation. 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 
manufacturer 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 
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.
Notice: Canadian users
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian 
ICES-003.
Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensCet 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 
E
LECTRICAL & 
E
LECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
(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 electrical and electronic equipment. 
By ensuring this product is disposed of 
correctly, you will help prevent potential 
negative consequences 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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FOCUS
Universal
I/O
mini
HDMI
AV  I N
DC INAudio outMicro
USB
micro SD
2
3
1
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18
20
19
6
9
10
12
14
16
7
4
511
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15
8
1. Lens
2. Focus Dial
3. Battery Indicator
4.  Auto Search Source Button
5. Enter Button
6.   Navigation / Volume Button (up/
down/left/right)
7.  Menu / Back Button
8.  Through-hole for straps
9. IR Cover
10. VGA Input Connector
11. Speaker
12. Mini HDMI Connector
13. DC  Input
14. AV Input Connector
15. Audio Out Connector
16. Mirco USB port
17. Power  Button
18. microSD Card Slot
19. Battery  Cover
20. Screw Hole for Tripod
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
PACKAGE OVERVIEW
5a
5b
5c
1.  Remove the battery cover. (
1
~3)
2.  Insert the battery with the electrical 
contacts facing those in the battery 
compartment. (
4)
3.  Secure battery into place by 
pushing it down on the opposite 
side from the electrical contacts. 
(
5) Remove the battery by lifting 
it from the opposite side of the 
electrical contacts.
4.  Slide the battery cover back into 
place.(
6)
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
5d
5e
5f
8a
9
1
2
3
4

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. USB Female Cable
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6
7
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2
PUSH
11.  Remove protection cap and insert 
the plug. (
1)
2.  Connect the charger. (
2
~3)
3.  During charging the LED indicator 
lights red. (
4)
  Projector will not charge while 
operating.
4.
  The LED Charge Indicator will turn 
green when battery is fully charged. 
This process may take up to3 hours
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CHARGING THE BATTERY
5c
5a
5b
5c
CONNECT VGA/COMPONET SOURCE - (VIDEO IN)
5a
5b
5a
5b
or
oror
1.  Connect the AV input source. 
(
1
~2)
2.  After powering on the projector, 
press 
 "Auto Search Source 
Button" to change sources.
3.  Connect earphones or amplified 
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 VGA/COMPONET SOURCE - (VGA/USB/HDMI/COMPONENT IN)
5a
5b
MOLEX
5a
5b
1. For more LED indicator, see page 7.
2. Before using the first time, charge until 
battery indicator turns green.
3. After the projector is turned off, the battery 
may not start charging right away due to the 
high temperature emitted by the projector.
CONNECT VGA/COMPONET SOURCE DATA TRANSFER
 The laptop/PC can only detect the 
input source when the Projector is switched on. 
The projection will stop when this connection is 
made.
5a
5b
5a
5b
or
CONNECT INPUT SOURCE
1.  Connect the VGA/Component 
source device with the Universal I/O 
connector.
  Insert universal connector with 
arrow mark facing up.
2.  After powering on the projector, 
press 
 "Auto Search Source 
Button" to change sources.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.
5a
5b
CONNECT HDMI SOURCE
1.  Connect the HDMI source device 
to the mini HDMI conne connector. 
(
1
~2)
2.  After powering on the projector, 
press 
 "Auto Search Source 
Button" to change sources.
CONNECT USB SOURCE
1.  Connect the USB flash drive to the 
micro USB port using the female 
USB cable. (
1
~2)
2.  Select 
 USB Flash Drive from 
the Main Menu.
INSERT MICROSD CARD
1. Insert a MicroSD card into the 
slot with the gold contacts facing 
down.
2. Select 
 MicroSD Card from 
the Main Menu.
 MicroSD card is optional.
or
or
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. 
						

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Photo
Video
Presentation
SWITCH ON
1.  Press the Power button.
FOCUS
USING A TRIPOD STAND
1.  Screw a standard tripod into the 
screw hole on the projector.
B
Projection Distance (A) Screen Size - Width (B) Screen Size - Height (C) Screen Diagonal (D)
Meter Feet (mm) (inch) (mm) (inch) (mm) (inch)
0.20 0.66 110 4.3 62.7 2.5 127 5
0.40 1.64 221 8.7 125.4 4.9 254 10
0.60 3.28 331 13.0 188.1 7.4 381 15
0.80 4.92 448 17.4 250.8 9.9 508 20
2.40 6.56 1325 52.2 752.3 29.6 1524 60
4.80 8.20 2651 104.4 1504.5 59.2 3048 120
ADJUSTING THE PROJECTED IMAGE
FOC
US
5a
1.  Adjust Focus (
1) until image is 
clear.
HOW TO USE THE MENU
Main menu
1. Display the Main Menu. (
) 
2. Highlight the desired option (
) 
3. Enter the desired option. (
)
4. Highlight the desired item. (

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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
Presentation
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Video
M0001.avi
2010/01/01
12:00
16.146MB
1/3M0001.avi
M0002.avi
M0003.avi
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.
Photo
1/17
INTERNAL P001.JPG
848X480
398.3KB
2010-01-01
12:00
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Report
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
16
Adjust Volume
00:05 00:28
Fast forward
Rewind
Play /Pause
Finance
Department
Exit Video mode
Photo Setup
Slideshow: Select On to display photos 
in slideshow mode or Off to display in 
thumbnail mode.
Slideshow Timer: Select duration of 
slideshow (2 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec.).
Slideshow Repeat: Enable slideshow 
repeat (Off, Repeat All).
Video Setup
Video Repeat: Select play mode (Off, 
Repeat All, Single).
System Setup
Language: Select preferred language 
for on-screen menus.
Brightness: Select LED mode (Bright, 
Movie, STD, ECO)
Note:  Bright and Movie LED modes 
are only available when projector is 
connected to AC adapter or optional 
High-Power Battery Pack..
Projection: Select the projection mode 
(Front Desktop, Rear Desktop, Front 
Inverted, Rear Inverted).
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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.
Audio Problems
 No sound
•   Press the VOLUME + button. (See 
page 3.)
TROUBLESHOOTING
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 
away after the projector is turned 
off due to the high temperature 
emitted by the projector.
MessageLED (Red)
Operation
Battery Charging
Charge Complete
LED Indicator
•   
: Off / : Green / : Red
Message Reminders
•  Out of range
•  High battery consumption
Please charge the battery.
(See page 3)
COMPATIBILITY MODE
HOW TO USE THE MENU - SOURCE: COMPOSITE AV, VGA, COMPONENT, HDMI
or
Timing Table
Mode Resolution V-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
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
BMP*.jpg, *.jpeg, *.bmp
Multimedia Format: Audio
File Format
AAC, MP3, PCM, ADPCM, WMA, OGG
Input signal source
F
Bright mode: Full LED power.
Movie mode:  Enhanced Color, 
Mid-Brightness.
STD mode: Standard LED power.
ECO mode:  Economy 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.