Optoma ML500
Optoma ML500
User’s Manual
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Important Safety Instruction
1. Do not block any ventilation openings. 15. Do not use the unit if it has been
CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT
To ensure reliable operation of the physically damaged or abused. Physical
projector and to protect from over damage/abuse would be (but not
heating, it is recommended to install limited to):
the projector in a location that does not ▀■ Unit has been dropped.
Eye Safety Warnings block ventilation. As an example, do not
place the projector on a crowded coffee
▀■ Charger or plug has been damaged.
▀■ Liquid has been spilled on to the
Avoid staring/facing directly into the projector beam at all times. Keep your back table, sofa, bed, etc. Do not put the projector.
to the beam as much as possible. projector in an enclosure such as a book ▀■ Projector has been exposed to rain or
case or a cabinet that restricts air flow. moisture.
A stick or laser pointer is recommended to avoid the need for the user to enter
2. Do not use the projector near water or ▀■ Something has fallen in the projector
the beam.
moisture. To reduce the risk of fire and/ or something is loose inside.
When projector is used in a classroom, adequately supervise students when they or electric shock, do not expose the Do not attempt to service the unit
are asked to point out something on the screen. projector to rain or moisture. yourself. Opening or removing covers
3. Do not install near heat sources such as may expose you to dangerous voltages
In order to minimize power, use room blinds to reduce ambient light levels.
radiators, heaters, stoves or any other or other hazards. Please contact your
apparatus such as amplifiers that emits local reseller or service center before you
heat. send the unit for repair.
4. Do not use the projector in direct 16. Do not let objects or liquids enter the
A.2.9.31 Gloss of housing of peripheral sunlight.
5. Do not use near any appliance
projector. They may touch dangerous
voltage points and short out parts that
devices (15th / 22 meeting AG1 EK1): generating a strong magnetic field. could result in fire or electric shock.
6. Do not use the projector in areas 17. See projector enclosure for safety related
The requirements for the gloss of housing apply to peripheral devices used susceptible to excessive dust and dirt. markings.
at the visual display workplace according to BildscharbV. Peripheral devices 7. Turn off the product before cleaning. 18. The unit should only be repaired by
intended for use outside the visual display workplace can receive a GS-Mark 8. Disconnect the power cord if the appropriate service personnel.
if the scope is indicated in the User’s Manual as well as the certificate. product is not being used for a long 19. Do not touch the projector for a long
period of time. time while the projector is used.
That means the following wording is possible in situations where the use 9. Ensure that the ambient room
within the field of view is not intended and where sufficient hints are given temperature is within 5- 35°C.
in the User’s Manual for the avoidance of such situations to ensure that 10. Relative Humidity is 5 - 35°C, 80%
display work is not affected. (Max.), non-condensing.
11. Do not drop, throw or try to bend your
Wording in the certificate: “This device is not intended for use in the direct product.
field of view at visual display workplaces. To avoid incommoding reflexions 12. May explode if disposed of in fire.
at visual display workplaces this device must not be placed in the direct 13. Clean only with dry cloth.
field of view.” 14. Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
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Product Overview
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Remote Control
1. Zoom Button 1
2. Power Button 2
Power Zoom Hide
3. Up Button 11
4. Menu Button 3
6. Left Button ( ) 18. S-Video Input Connector 10. Volume Down Button 8
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11. Hide Button
HDMI VGA
MENU
The LED lights red in standby
MEDIA mode.
3. Press the Power button ( ) to turn
HDMI VGA
S-Video Video
<Note>
•• The standard accessories may vary in each region due
to different applications.
•• The inclusive power cord varies per region.
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Adjust Projected Image Height Adjust the Projected Image
Projection Distance Screen Size - Width Screen Size - Height Screen Diagonal
(A) (B) (C) (D)
The projector is equipped with an elevator foot for adjusting the projected 5.4 213.7 3877 152.6 2423.2 95.4 4572 180
image height.
<Note>
After a few seconds, if there is no changes, the projector will automatically adjust the image 1
display via Auto Keystone function.
Connect input source - VGA / S-Video /HDMI Connect input source - Composite AV in
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Connect Computer for USB Display Insert SD Card
You can project your computer By default, the projector displays from
display using the projector's mini the internal memory. However if an SD
USB port. card is inserted, the projector reads
1 Connect a laptop or PC using the from the SD card first.
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supplied mini-USB to USB Type-A
1 cable. Insert an SD card into the slot with the
2. Turn on the projector. gold contacts facing down.
3. Press / / / to highlight
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mini-USB > USB Display <Note>
and press to enter USB •• To remove the SD card, push the card to
eject it from the slot.
display mode. •• Do not remove the SD card while the
See "USB Display Mode" section projector is projecting image from
in "USB Mode" on page 18. the card. This can cause data loss or
damage the card.
•• Supports SD card size up to 32GB.
•• The SD card is not included in the
package.
<Note>
Support USB flash drive with FAT32 and
NTSF format.
transfer mode.
4. Browse for Removable Disk. Screw a standard tripod into the screw
5. Copy the files to your computer. hole on the projector.
*Standard Tripod
See "Data Transfer Mode" section
in "USB Mode" on page 18.
<Note>
The laptop/PC can only detect the input
source when the projector is switched on.
*Ceiling Mount
<Note>
The tripod and ceiling mount are optional accessories.
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How to Use the Menu
Up Button OK Button
•• Use / / / to highlight the desired option and press to confirm the
selection.
•• Buttons functionality varies depending on the current mode.
<Note>
Left Button Right Button A button guide appears on the lower left corner of most screens. The guide varies depending
on the current mode. Press the corresponding button to select the option or operation.
Down Button
Travel
runner.avi
summer.avi
unfair.avi
runner.avi
Press / / / to select the menu item that you want to access and press Back icon
to enter the menu screen . Highlight this icon and press to return to previous screen.
Submenu Items
1/2
summer.avi
unfair.avi Goodbye.mp3
runner.avi
..
travel.doc 128 KB
1,211 KB
143 KB
165 KB
Travel
runner.avi
summer.avi
unfair.avi
runner.avi
Travel Travel
runner.avi runner.avi
summer.avi summer.avi
unfair.avi unfair.avi
runner.avi
runner.avi
Return Home
Menu
summer.avi
unfair.avi
runner.avi
Travel
runner.avi
summer.avi
unfair.avi
runner.avi
Change data
source
4. Playback File
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How to Play Videos - Video Playback Mode
<Note>
The button guide disappears when the
keypad is not used for 3 seconds.
To display the button guide, press any key.
Video Settings
1. Select "Setup" 2. Enter "Setup" Menu 3. Enter "Video Setting" Menu
Home menu
Repeat all
Repeat disabled
Browser display
Browser small icon
display Browser display
large icon
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How to Play Music - Source: Internal Memory / SD Card / USB Flash Drive
Playing Music from the Internal Memory, SD Card, or USB Flash Drive
Goodbye.mp3
1. Select "Music"
Change data
source
Love song.mp3
Goodbye.mp3
Home menu
Change data
source
Return Home
Menu
Love song.mp3
Goodbye.mp3
Love song.mp3
Goodbye.mp3
Change data
source
Start playback
Love song.mp3
Goodbye.mp3
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How to Play Music - Playback Mode
<Note>
The button guide disappears when the
keypad is not used for 3 seconds.
To display the button guide, press any key.
Music Settings
Home menu
Repeat all
Repeat disabled
Shuffle on
Shuffle
Shuffle off
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How to View Photos - Source: Internal Memory / SD Card / USB Flash Drive
Viewing Photos from the Internal Memory, SD Card, or USB Flash Drive
1. Select "Photo"
Change data
source
1/2
Home menu
Change data
source
Return Home
Menu
1/2
1/2
Change data
source
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How to View Photos - Mode: Slideshow at Full Screen
During slideshow, photos are played continuously at a specified interval time while playing music stored in the internal memory as background.
<Note>
The button guide disappears when the
keypad is not used for 3 seconds.
To display the button guide, press any key.
<Note>
•• To change slideshow interval settings and
enable/disable background music, see
Slideshow Settings below.
•• Make sure that background music setting is Highlight this icon and
"On" to enable this feature. press to exit
•• Save the music files (*.mp3 format) under
the "/mnt/disk/bgm" folder in the internal slideshow mode.
memory via data transfer function.
•• Only music files stored in the internal
memory "/mnt/disk/bgm" folder can be
played as background music.
Media Playback Control
Slideshow Settings
Home menu
Timer: 2-second
interval
Timer: 5-second
Timer
interval
Timer: 10-second
interval
Background music
on
Music
Background music
off
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How to View Documents - Source: Internal Memory / SD Card / USB Flash Drive
Viewing Documents from the Internal Memory, SD Card, or USB Flash Drive
travel.doc 128 KB
1,211 KB
143 KB
165 KB
..
travel.doc 128 KB
1,211 KB
143 KB
165 KB
Change data
Home menu source
Return Home
Menu
..
travel.doc 128 KB
1,211 KB
143 KB
165 KB
..
travel.doc 128 KB
1,211 KB
143 KB
Open document
..
travel.doc 128 KB
Report
1,211 KB
143 KB
165 KB
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How to View Documents - View Mode
<Note>
The button guide disappears when the
keypad is not used for 3 seconds.
To display the button guide, press any key.
Report Report
Home menu
Confirm selection
Home menu
SD card capacity
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Reset the System
<Note>
When the system is reset, all files stored in
the internal memory will be deleted. Ensure
all files are backed up before resetting.
Home menu
8. Wait to Complete
7. Confirm Reset
Select item
Yes
No
Reboot the projector
Return to
Home menu
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Upgrade Firmware
Software updates can be obtained from the OPTOMA website
(www.optoma.com / www.optoma.eu /www.optoma.com.tw).
1. On your computer, create a folder named "upgrade".
2. Download the latest firmware from www.optoma.com and save it in the "upgrade" folder.
3. Copy the "upgrade" folder to the root folder of the SD card.
4. Insert the SD card into the SD card slot of the projector.
5. Follow the steps below.
Home menu
Yes
<Note>
•• A "No new firmware is found" message
No appears if there is no update file in the Upgrade may take a while
SD card. to complete
•• Do not touch any buttons or turn off the
projector while upgrading is in progress.
Otherwise, this may damage the
projector.
•• Do not remove the SD card until the
upgrade is complete.
Return to
Home menu
Home menu
Press
to exit USB
display mode.
Home menu
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Adjust Menu Settings for External Input Source: VGA / Composite AV / HDMI
Selecting Input Source
TM
Menu Operation
Enter current
Select main submenu
menu Hide OSD
menu
Submenu Operation
Move up
Adjust
setting
Press to enter the menu Move down
mode. Confirm
selection
Menu Items
Screen menu
Picture menu
Setting menu
Options menu
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External Input Setting
Picture Menu
3. Adjust Settings
1. Select Submenu
Adjust setting
Select item
Adjust setting
Wall Color (White / Light Yellow / Light Blue / Pink / Dark Setting)
Adjust setting
Brightness (0~100)
Adjust setting
Adjust setting
Sharpness (0~100)
Adjust setting
Hue (0~100)
Adjust setting
Advanced
Submenu Option
Gamma 0~2
BrilliantColorTM 0~10
Color Temp. Low / Middle / High
Color Space Auto / RGB / YUB
HDMI / VGA / COMPOSITE /
Input S-Video / SD_CARD / USB_A /
Mini USB_B
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External Input Setting
Screen Menu
Adjust setting
Adjust setting
Adjust setting
4. Confirm Settings
Confirm Adjust setting
selection / setting
V Keystone (-40~40)
Adjust setting
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External Input Setting
Setting Menu
3. Adjust Settings
1. Select Submenu
Select item
Adjust setting
Adjust setting
Menu Position (Top Left / Top Right / Center / Bottom Left / Bottom Right)
2. Enter Submenu
Adjust setting
Submenu Option
4. Confirm Settings Signal
Phase
Confirm Clock *range depends on
selection / setting H. Position input source
V. Position
Adjust setting
Adjust setting
Volume (0~100)
Adjust setting
Submenu Option
Logo Off / On
Advanced Closed Off / CC1 / CC2 / CC3 /
Caption CC4 / T1 / T2 / T3 / T4
Adjust setting
3D
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External Input Setting
Options Menu
Adjust setting
Adjust setting
Adjust setting
2. Enter Submenu
Adjust setting
Submenu Option
LED Settings LED Hours Used
(Normal) *display current
4. Confirm Settings LED Hours Used status
Confirm (ECO)
selection / setting ECO Mode Off / On
Information
Adjust setting
Submenu Option
Direct Power On Off / On
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Media File Support List: Image/Music Troubleshooting
Image If you experience a problem with your projector, please refer to the following
Image Type (Ext name) Sub Type Encode Type Max Pixels information. If a problem persists, please contact your local retailer or service center.
YUV400 No Limit
Image Problems
YUV420 No Limit
No image appears on-screen
Baseline YUV422 No Limit • Ensure the power cord is correctly and securely connected.
YUV440 No Limit • Ensure the pins of connectors are not crooked or broken.
• Make sure the projector is switched on.
JPEG YUV444 No Limit
Image is out of focus
JPG YUV400 • Adjust the Focus Dial.
YUV420 • Make sure the projection screen is between the required distance 20.18 to
Width<=10240 213.17 inches (0.5 to 5.4 meters) from the projector. See page 4.
Progressive YUV422
& Height <= 6400 Image is too small or too large
YUV440 • Move the projector closer to or further from the screen.
YUV444
Audio Problems
BMP No Limit
No sound
• During music playback, press or .
Music
Music Type (Ext name) Sample Rate (KHz) Bit Rate (Kbps)
MP1/MP2/MP3 8-48 8-320
<Note>
WMA 22-48 5-320 When the projector temperature reaches 85°C, the projector automatically shuts down due to
the built-in temperature protection. This is not a malfunction. Let the projector cool down before
OGG 8-48 64-320 switching it on again.
ADPCM-WAV 8-48 32-384
PCM-WAV 8-48 128-1536
AAC 8-48 8-256
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