Datasheet
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... sharp focus and magnificent color accuracy, the ML550 will make your presentations stand out above the rest. COMPUTERS SMART PHONES TA B L E T S BLU-RAY/DVD PLAYERS SET TOP BOXES CAMCORDERS GAME CONSOLES D I G I TA L CAMERAS USB microSD MOBILE LED PROJECTOR ML550 PALM-SIZED PROJECTION POWERHOUSE Incredibly small, yet unbelievably bright PC View office files, videos and images Free without having to connect to a PC Powerful LED light source means no expensive bulbs...
... sharp focus and magnificent color accuracy, the ML550 will make your presentations stand out above the rest. COMPUTERS SMART PHONES TA B L E T S BLU-RAY/DVD PLAYERS SET TOP BOXES CAMCORDERS GAME CONSOLES D I G I TA L CAMERAS USB microSD MOBILE LED PROJECTOR ML550 PALM-SIZED PROJECTION POWERHOUSE Incredibly small, yet unbelievably bright PC View office files, videos and images Free without having to connect to a PC Powerful LED light source means no expensive bulbs...
Datasheet
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..., 16:9 and 4:3 compatible Throw Ratio (distance/Width) 1.5 (distance/width) Projection Distance 1.8ʹ-10.6ʹ (0.55- 3.23 m) Image Size (Diagonal) 17ʺ-100ʺ (0.43-2.54 m) Projection Lens F=2.0, f=14.95 mm Digital Zoom 1.7x Audio One 1-Watt speaker Noise Level (Normal/Bright) 30dB Remote Control IR remote control Operating Temperature 41-104°F (5-40°C), 85% max humidity Power Supply AC Input 100-240V, 50-60Hz, auto-switching DC output: 19v/3.2A, 65W...
..., 16:9 and 4:3 compatible Throw Ratio (distance/Width) 1.5 (distance/width) Projection Distance 1.8ʹ-10.6ʹ (0.55- 3.23 m) Image Size (Diagonal) 17ʺ-100ʺ (0.43-2.54 m) Projection Lens F=2.0, f=14.95 mm Digital Zoom 1.7x Audio One 1-Watt speaker Noise Level (Normal/Bright) 30dB Remote Control IR remote control Operating Temperature 41-104°F (5-40°C), 85% max humidity Power Supply AC Input 100-240V, 50-60Hz, auto-switching DC output: 19v/3.2A, 65W...
User's Manual
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... 15 Operating Range with Remote Control 15 Installation...16 Connecting to a Computer 16 Connecting to a DVD Player 17 Connecting to Multi-Media 18 Turning On/Off the Projector 19 Turning Your Projector On 19 Turning Your Projector Off 19 Adjusting the Projected Image 20 Raising the Projector Height 20 Lowering the Projector Height 20 Adjusting the Projector Focus 20 Adjusting Projection Image Size 21 User Controls...23 Using the On-Screen Display 23 Main Menu...23 Language...23 Source...24 Display Mode...25 Audio...25 Auto Adjust...
... 15 Operating Range with Remote Control 15 Installation...16 Connecting to a Computer 16 Connecting to a DVD Player 17 Connecting to Multi-Media 18 Turning On/Off the Projector 19 Turning Your Projector On 19 Turning Your Projector Off 19 Adjusting the Projected Image 20 Raising the Projector Height 20 Lowering the Projector Height 20 Adjusting the Projector Focus 20 Adjusting Projection Image Size 21 User Controls...23 Using the On-Screen Display 23 Main Menu...23 Language...23 Source...24 Display Mode...25 Audio...25 Auto Adjust...
User's Manual
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... to set-up File Type for Multi-Media with MicroSD 35 How to set-up File Type for Multi-Media with Internal Memory 36 Multi-Media Main Menu 37 Multi-Media SETUP for USB, MicroSD, and Internal Memory 37 Photo Setup...38 Video Setup...39 Music Setup...40 Information...41 Appendices...42 Troubleshooting...42 Guiding Signals...44 Compatibility Modes (Analog/Digital 45 Tripod Mount the Projector...
... to set-up File Type for Multi-Media with MicroSD 35 How to set-up File Type for Multi-Media with Internal Memory 36 Multi-Media Main Menu 37 Multi-Media SETUP for USB, MicroSD, and Internal Memory 37 Photo Setup...38 Video Setup...39 Music Setup...40 Information...41 Appendices...42 Troubleshooting...42 Guiding Signals...44 Compatibility Modes (Analog/Digital 45 Tripod Mount the Projector...
User's Manual
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... openings. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. Do not install near water or moisture. Please call Optoma before you to ): Unit has been dropped. Power supply cord or plug has been damaged. Liquid has been spilled on a crowded coffee table, sofa, bed, etc. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. Do not use the projector near heat sources...
... openings. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. Do not install near water or moisture. Please call Optoma before you to ): Unit has been dropped. Power supply cord or plug has been damaged. Liquid has been spilled on a crowded coffee table, sofa, bed, etc. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. Do not use the projector near heat sources...
User's Manual
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... associated with hazardous voltage, impact, tripping, and intense visible light: yy Do not use . Replace damaged part prior to the markings found on the remote control. yy Use only Optoma approved power supply. To reduce the risk associated with a damaged wall power supply. yy Orient the battery's plus (+) and minus (-) terminals of time. yy Do not leave the battery in extremely hot conditions...
... associated with hazardous voltage, impact, tripping, and intense visible light: yy Do not use . Replace damaged part prior to the markings found on the remote control. yy Use only Optoma approved power supply. To reduce the risk associated with a damaged wall power supply. yy Orient the battery's plus (+) and minus (-) terminals of time. yy Do not leave the battery in extremely hot conditions...
User's Manual
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... are included with the instruction manual may cause undesired operation of this manual to the projector. Industry Canada regulatory information Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for help. This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with IDA Standards DA103121 English 8 INSTRUCTIONS TO USERS: This equipment complies with Canadian ICES-003. Use the cables which are designed to...
... are included with the instruction manual may cause undesired operation of this manual to the projector. Industry Canada regulatory information Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for help. This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with IDA Standards DA103121 English 8 INSTRUCTIONS TO USERS: This equipment complies with Canadian ICES-003. Use the cables which are designed to...
User's Manual
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... on-screen display (OSD) is not supported on Multi-Media function. 3 Auto adjust 4 Error LED 5 Temp LED 6 Menu 7 Source Press to synchronize the projector to the input source. Use the directional keys and the Menu button to navigate through the OSD. Control Panel 1 9 2 8 3 4 7 5 6 8 # Name 1 Power 2 Keystone adjustment Description Turns the projector on Multi-Media function. 8 Enter Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector (+/-40 degrees). NOTE: This function is displayed. If the TEMP amber indicator is blinking, one...
... on-screen display (OSD) is not supported on Multi-Media function. 3 Auto adjust 4 Error LED 5 Temp LED 6 Menu 7 Source Press to synchronize the projector to the input source. Use the directional keys and the Menu button to navigate through the OSD. Control Panel 1 9 2 8 3 4 7 5 6 8 # Name 1 Power 2 Keystone adjustment Description Turns the projector on Multi-Media function. 8 Enter Press to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector (+/-40 degrees). NOTE: This function is displayed. If the TEMP amber indicator is blinking, one...
User's Manual
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Installation Connecting to a Computer 1 5 3 4 2 # Description 1 Power cord 2 AC adapter 3 Universal 24-pin to VGA/Audio cable 4 HDMI cable * 5 USB-A to USB-A cable * * NOTE: The accessory is not shipped with your projector. English 16
Installation Connecting to a Computer 1 5 3 4 2 # Description 1 Power cord 2 AC adapter 3 Universal 24-pin to VGA/Audio cable 4 HDMI cable * 5 USB-A to USB-A cable * * NOTE: The accessory is not shipped with your projector. English 16
User's Manual
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... last connected input source. (By default, the input source of the projector if necessary. 6. The cooling fans continue to Multimedia). Disconnect the power cord and AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the projector. 19 English The Power button light blinks amber until pressed. 1. Turning Your Projector Off 1. Connect the power cord with AC adapter and appropriate signal cables to clear it. Follow the instruction displayed on screen to properly turn on your source to the projector using the appropriate cable. 5. Press the Power button...
... last connected input source. (By default, the input source of the projector if necessary. 6. The cooling fans continue to Multimedia). Disconnect the power cord and AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the projector. 19 English The Power button light blinks amber until pressed. 1. Turning Your Projector Off 1. Connect the power cord with AC adapter and appropriate signal cables to clear it. Follow the instruction displayed on screen to properly turn on your source to the projector using the appropriate cable. 5. Press the Power button...
User's Manual
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... default, the projector is the default option. A warning message appears on the projector, press the Power button. yy Front: This is set to power saving mode. Press any button during the delay period, the projector turns off the speaker. The delay period is mounted. To turn on screen showing a 60 seconds countdown before switching to enter power saving mode after 120 minutes of no activity. Display Hour Display the projection time. 31 English Power saving can project...
... default, the projector is the default option. A warning message appears on the projector, press the Power button. yy Front: This is set to power saving mode. Press any button during the delay period, the projector turns off the speaker. The delay period is mounted. To turn on screen showing a 60 seconds countdown before switching to enter power saving mode after 120 minutes of no activity. Display Hour Display the projection time. 31 English Power saving can project...
User's Manual
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... the Power button. 2. Please don't cFOoCUnS nect USB port for camera since it would be plugged into the projector if you want to change settings for Multi-Media with AC adapter and turn on your projector. 3. Connect the power cable with USB NOTE: 1. Follow these steps to start playing. Access the Source menu, select the USB option and press the button. FOCUS How to set-up File Type for Photo, Video, Music...
... the Power button. 2. Please don't cFOoCUnS nect USB port for camera since it would be plugged into the projector if you want to change settings for Multi-Media with AC adapter and turn on your projector. 3. Connect the power cable with USB NOTE: 1. Follow these steps to start playing. Access the Source menu, select the USB option and press the button. FOCUS How to set-up File Type for Photo, Video, Music...
User's Manual
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... adapter and turn on your projector. Plug in a microSD card. 3. Connect the power cable with MicroSD NOTE: A microSD card must be automatically switched to microSD screen when you want to use the multimedia FOCUS microSD function. Or select the SETUP option to playback the Photo, Video, Music, or Office Viewer files on the projector by pressing the Power button. 2. The image input source will automatically switch to start playing. Access the Source menu...
... adapter and turn on your projector. Plug in a microSD card. 3. Connect the power cable with MicroSD NOTE: A microSD card must be automatically switched to microSD screen when you want to use the multimedia FOCUS microSD function. Or select the SETUP option to playback the Photo, Video, Music, or Office Viewer files on the projector by pressing the Power button. 2. The image input source will automatically switch to start playing. Access the Source menu...
User's Manual
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Connect the power cable with Internal Memory Follow these steps to playback the Photo, Video, Music, or Office Viewer files on the projector by pressing the Power button. 2. The image input source will automatically switch to change settings for Multi-Media with AC adapter and turn on your projector: 1. FOCUS How to set-up FileFOCUSType for Photo, Video, Music, or Office Viewer. English 36 Or select the SETUP option to Multimedia Menu when...
Connect the power cable with Internal Memory Follow these steps to playback the Photo, Video, Music, or Office Viewer files on the projector by pressing the Power button. 2. The image input source will automatically switch to change settings for Multi-Media with AC adapter and turn on your projector: 1. FOCUS How to set-up FileFOCUSType for Photo, Video, Music, or Office Viewer. English 36 Or select the SETUP option to Multimedia Menu when...
User's Manual
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Multi-Media Main Menu Multi-Media SETUP for USB, MicroSD, and Internal Memory The multi-media setup menu allows you to change settings for the USB, MicroSD, and Internal Memory. 37 English NOTE: Multi-media setup menu and set are the same for Photo, Video, Music, and Office Viewer.
Multi-Media Main Menu Multi-Media SETUP for USB, MicroSD, and Internal Memory The multi-media setup menu allows you to change settings for the USB, MicroSD, and Internal Memory. 37 English NOTE: Multi-media setup menu and set are the same for Photo, Video, Music, and Office Viewer.
User's Manual
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.... The photo setup menu provides the Display Mode Press or to select the display ratio of the photo on the screen. The image will automatically switch to the last page. NOTE: Slideshow Duration, Slideshow Repeat, and Slideshow Effect function only support Slideshow mode. Or select Off to stop slideshow when it goes to the next photo after the time out. English...
.... The photo setup menu provides the Display Mode Press or to select the display ratio of the photo on the screen. The image will automatically switch to the last page. NOTE: Slideshow Duration, Slideshow Repeat, and Slideshow Effect function only support Slideshow mode. Or select Off to stop slideshow when it goes to the next photo after the time out. English...
User's Manual
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The music setup menu provides the Play Mode Press or to play mode. English 40 Options are: Once, Repeat Once, Repeat, and Random. Show Spectrum Select On to activate music setup menu. Music Setup Select and press following options: to show the spectrum plot while music is playing. Auto Play Select On to select the video play the music automatically while entering the music list.
The music setup menu provides the Play Mode Press or to play mode. English 40 Options are: Once, Repeat Once, Repeat, and Random. Show Spectrum Select On to activate music setup menu. Music Setup Select and press following options: to show the spectrum plot while music is playing. Auto Play Select On to select the video play the music automatically while entering the music list.
User's Manual
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... OSD Display settings of the Advanced menu (in PC Mode only). Adjust the focus ring on the control panel. -- English 42 screen yy Ensure that you experience problems with your computer. yy Ensure that the projection screen is out of your projector, see the following troubleshooting tips. If you are not displayed properly, please upgrade the video driver of focus 1. yy If you are securely connected. Example: [Fn]+[F4]. Image is...
... OSD Display settings of the Advanced menu (in PC Mode only). Adjust the focus ring on the control panel. -- English 42 screen yy Ensure that you experience problems with your computer. yy Ensure that the projection screen is out of your projector, see the following troubleshooting tips. If you are not displayed properly, please upgrade the video driver of focus 1. yy If you are securely connected. Example: [Fn]+[F4]. Image is...
User's Manual
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..., replace with an Original setting. Problem Possible Solution The image is too dim. If the problem persists, contact Optoma. Clear the projector mode by pressing and holding the Power button for about 5 minutes and try to input signal format with a new CR2025 battery. 43 English Check if the LED indication from the remote is stretched when displaying a 16:9 DVD yy The projector automatically detects the input signal format. TEMP warning indicator (LED) is not operating smoothly...
..., replace with an Original setting. Problem Possible Solution The image is too dim. If the problem persists, contact Optoma. Clear the projector mode by pressing and holding the Power button for about 5 minutes and try to input signal format with a new CR2025 battery. 43 English Check if the LED indication from the remote is stretched when displaying a 16:9 DVD yy The projector automatically detects the input signal format. TEMP warning indicator (LED) is not operating smoothly...
User's Manual
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...contact us . The OFF projector automatically shuts down . LED shutdown. OFF TEMP Warning (Amber) OFF LED Warning (Amber) OFF OFF OFF Amber OFF Flashing (cycling turn-off 1sec and turn-on 3sec) Amber OFF Flashing (cycling turn-off 0.5sec and turn-on . The projector automatically shuts down . Flashing Projector in Standby mode. Ready to display an image. One of the fans has failed. Guiding Signals Projector Status Standby mode Power on Projector overheated Fan breakdown LED failure Description Power (Blue/Amber) Projector in Normal mode, ready to Amber...
...contact us . The OFF projector automatically shuts down . LED shutdown. OFF TEMP Warning (Amber) OFF LED Warning (Amber) OFF OFF OFF Amber OFF Flashing (cycling turn-off 1sec and turn-on 3sec) Amber OFF Flashing (cycling turn-off 0.5sec and turn-on . The projector automatically shuts down . Flashing Projector in Standby mode. Ready to display an image. One of the fans has failed. Guiding Signals Projector Status Standby mode Power on Projector overheated Fan breakdown LED failure Description Power (Blue/Amber) Projector in Normal mode, ready to Amber...