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Optoma PK301 Pico Pocket Projector
Optoma's PK301 Pico pocket projector provides projection power anywhere. Featuring up to 50 ANSI lumens and native widescreen WVGA resolution, the palm-sized PK301 enables you to easily share videos, photos and graphics at home or on the road. Enjoy unlimited content playback at your fingertips with the microSD card slot, HDMI and VGA connectivity. Compact and robustly-featured, the PK301 sets a new standard for mobile projecting.
At a Glance: Powerful Projection in Your Pocket
- Truly portable: Palm-sized, lightweight, and rechargeable
- Generous memory: Store up to 32 GB of images and videos on microSD for easy projection
- Get a big picture: Project widescreen images of up to 120" diagonal
- Long life: LED light source lasts over 20,000 hours without color degradation
- Flexible: Full assortment of I/O ports, including USB, VGA, HDMI and video, allow for easy connection to most analog or digital devices
Match Your Life with Optional Accessories
- Extended-power battery pack
- iPod kit – Share the fun from iPod, iPhone and iPad
- Mini HDMI cable—Easily connect to DVD players, BluRay players, set top boxes and more
- Female USB adapter – Project images and videos from USB flash drives
- Component video adapter – For higher quality video and gaming
Creating a Class by Itself
The Optoma PK301 combines aspect ratio and brightness demanded by presenters and movie-lovers with a palm-sized profile that lets you take it along wherever you may need it. Whether you want to deliver wide-screen presentations or watch a movie, this projector steps up to the task, providing easy to use controls and the flexibility to connect to a broad range of sources, including iPhones, DVD players, laptop computers, set top boxes and more. The PK301 projects natively at 854x480 resolution and weighs in at half a pound.
Excellent Image: Rated at 50 ANSI lumens, the PK301 is bright enough to present and share content with small groups with controlled ambient light. Standard, Bright, Movie and Eco modes provide a range of ways to achieve the experience what you want. A 16:9 aspect ratio is ideal for video presentations and movies. Project images of up to 120 inches for immersive viewing experience. LED projection technology produces rich colors and maximizes brightness. Users can control brightness, contrast, and two color temperature settings to enhance their viewing experience.
Keep Moving: The PK301 supports use with AC adapter or battery power. On battery, you can achieve typical battery life of over 90 minutes in Eco mode. An optional battery pack extends projection time further and allows you to use the PK301 at full brightness for up to one and a half hours.
Stay Connected: A full suite of connectors on the rear of the PK-301, used with adapter cables, provide a broad range of connection options. A mini-jack audio output supports the use of an external amplifier and a micro SD slot allows for quick and easy sharing of stored videos and images. Connect to standard HDMI output sources with an optional mini-HDMI to full-size HDMI cable. Mini and micro HDMI cables are also available for smart phones and tablets.
The Rest of the Story: The PK301's LED delivers at least 20,000 hours of use without replacing the light source. This projector is virtually without maintenanceójust clean the lens periodically for best results. Meanwhile, a quiet fan ensures heat control without noise issues.
Leading the DLP Market in the Americas
Optoma Technology is the leading manufacturer of Texas Instrument's DLPÆ projectors in North and South America. TI's DLP features multi-color processing to produce accurate and vibrant colors on the screen.
Optoma's product line offers products designed to meet the needs of any kind of user, from mobile professionals, gamers and home theaters to much large theater installations. Designed and built to deliver reliability, usability and image quality, Optoma projectors help users get the most out of their digital content, encourage collaboration and communicate clearly and effectively. Optoma projectors are designed to provide the features that you need today and a path to grow into other capabilities as you need them.
Green by Design
As part of the Optoma ProJect Green™ program, Optoma's Pico projectors, which incorporate LED technology, have been designed and manufactured for eco-friendliness. These projectors:
- Are designed to be compact and lightweight, which ensures a reduction in the production of green house gas emissions during transportation.
- Incorporate an LED light source. LED lamps last 20,000 (or 9.6 years of 40 hour per week use) for long life. LEDs produce less heat and consume less power compared to traditional projector lamps for excellent energy savings. LEDs do not contain mercury or other environmentally hazardous materials.
- Are packaged for eco-friendliness. Optoma uses minimal packaging to create a smaller ecological footprint at disposal. The entire package is recyclable. In addition, the Pico's manual is delivered in digital format on the projector's internal memory to eliminate paper printouts.
- Comply with RoHS standards by eliminating lead and other hazard materials.
What's in the Box
This package includes the Optoma PK301 projector, power adapter, rechargeable Li-ion battery, male USB cable, standard A/V cable (RCA to Mini-Jack), universal to VGA cable and carrying bag.
Specifications:
| Projector Type | DLP® | Audio | One 0.5-Watt Speaker, Headphone-Out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | Native WVGA (854 x 480) | Computer Compatibility | WXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA, VESA, PC and Macintosh Compatible with included VGA adapter |
| Maximum Resolution | WXGA (1280 x 800) through VGA adapter; HD (1080i) through HDMI | Video Input Compatibility | NTSC, PAL, SDTV (480i), EDTV (480p), HDTV (720p, 1080i) |
| Brightness (Typical) | 50 ANSI lumens Bright mode (with AC power adapter or optional extended power battery pack); 20 ANSI lumens STD mode | Memory | 28 MB internal; microSD slot supports up to 16 GB SDHC |
| Contrast Ratio | 2000:1 (Full On/Full Off) | Video File Compatibility | AVI, MOV, MP4, 3GP (Common video formats are converted using Optoma Pico Video Encoder*) |
| Light Source | LED (RGB); Estimated life of over 20,000 hours | Image File Compatibility | JPEG, BMP (PowerPoint files are converted using Optoma Pico Video Encoder*) |
| Throw Ratio | 1.8:1 (Distance/Width) | I/O Connectors | 24-pin Universal Port, 2.5mm jack AV Input (Composite Video and Stereo Audio-In), Micro USB, Mini HDMI, microSD socket, 3.5 mm Audio-Out jack, DC Input jack |
| Projection Distance Image Size (Diagonal) | 8” to 189” 5” to 120” (16:9 native) | Weight | 8 oz (227g) with standard battery |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 native; 4:3 compatible | Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4.7” x 1.2” x 2.7”; (120.1 x 29.7 x 69.8mm) |
| Battery | Li-ion Rechargeable (3.7V, 1410mAh) | Warranty | 1 Year Limited Parts and Labor, 90 Days on Battery |
| Battery Life | Up to 1 hour in 20 lumen mode | Standard Accessories | Power Adapter, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, Male USB Cable, Standard A/V Cable (RCA to Mini-Jack), Universal to VGA Cable, Bag |
| Displayable Colors | 100% NTSC Color Gamut | Optional Accessories | iPod Kit with A/V Connector, Universal to Component Cable, Universal to Female USB Cable, Additional Standard Battery, High Power Battery Pack, Mini HDMI to HDMI Cable, and Remote Control |
Projection Distance/Image Size
| Projection Distance (Feet) | Maximum Diagonal (Inches) | Minimum Diagonal (Inches) |
|---|---|---|
8" to 189" | 120" | 5" |
Which Optoma Pico Projector Is Right For You?
| Lumens | Application | Image Size / Quality | Included Batteries | Connectivity | Onboard Memory | Product Dimension / Weight | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Optoma PK301 Pico Pocket Projector | 50 in wall, 20 on battery, 50 with extended battery pack | Business presentations and personal media sharing | Up to 120" diagonal / 2000:1 contrast | One rechargeable Li-ion Up to 1 hour per battery/Up to 5 hours with optional extended power battery pack | iPod, iPhone & iTouch with optional connection kit. 2.5mm Jack AV input for composite video and stereo audio-in, micro USB, mini HDMI, microSD, VGA (with included adapter) | 28 MB internal / microSD slot supports up to 32 GB | 1.2 x 2.7 x 4.7 inches / 8 ounces |
 | Optoma Neo-i / DV20A Portable Multimedia Projector with iPod/iPhone Dock Station and Built-In Speakers | 50 ANSI Lumens | Home entertainment | Up to 120” diagonal/ 2000:1 contrast | NA (Optional battery pack available) | Universal iPod/iPhone Dock (30-Pin), HDMI, VGA-In, 2.5mm Jack AV Input (Composite Video and Stereo Audio-In) | NA | 12.8" x 3.1" x 8.9" / and 2.2 pounds |
 | Optoma PK201 Pico Pocket Projector | 20 ANSI Lumens | Business presentations and personal media sharing | Up to 66" diagonal/2000:1 contrast | One rechargeable Li-ion Up to 1 hour per battery | iPod, iPhone & iTouch with included connection kit. Camcorders, DV-Cams, Digital Cameras, DVD players and other video players enabled with standard composite AV Out and included composite cable | 28 MB internal / microSD slot supports up to 16 GB | 0.7 x 4.6 x 2.4 inches / 8 ounces |
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Product Connectivity Chart
Optoma PK301 Pico Pocket Projector
Optoma's PK301 Pico pocket projector provides projection power anywhere. Featuring up to 50 ANSI lumens and native widescreen WVGA resolution, the palm-sized PK301 enables you to easily share videos, photos and graphics at home or on the road. Enjoy unlimited content playback at your fingertips with the microSD card slot, HDMI and VGA connectivity. Compact and robustly-featured, the PK301 sets a new standard for mobile projecting.
At a Glance: Powerful Projection in Your Pocket
- Truly portable: Palm-sized, lightweight, and rechargeable
- Generous memory: Store up to 32 GB of images and videos on microSD for easy projection
- Get a big picture: Project widescreen images of up to 120" diagonal
- Long life: LED light source lasts over 20,000 hours without color degradation
- Flexible: Full assortment of I/O ports, including USB, VGA, HDMI and video, allow for easy connection to most analog or digital devices
Match Your Life with Optional Accessories
- Extended-power battery pack
- iPod kit – Share the fun from iPod, iPhone and iPad
- Mini HDMI cable—Easily connect to DVD players, BluRay players, set top boxes and more
- Female USB adapter – Project images and videos from USB flash drives
- Component video adapter – For higher quality video and gaming
Creating a Class by Itself
The Optoma PK301 combines aspect ratio and brightness demanded by presenters and movie-lovers with a palm-sized profile that lets you take it along wherever you may need it. Whether you want to deliver wide-screen presentations or watch a movie, this projector steps up to the task, providing easy to use controls and the flexibility to connect to a broad range of sources, including iPhones, DVD players, laptop computers, set top boxes and more. The PK301 projects natively at 854x480 resolution and weighs in at half a pound.
Excellent Image: Rated at 50 ANSI lumens, the PK301 is bright enough to present and share content with small groups with controlled ambient light. Standard, Bright, Movie and Eco modes provide a range of ways to achieve the experience what you want. A 16:9 aspect ratio is ideal for video presentations and movies. Project images of up to 120 inches for immersive viewing experience. LED projection technology produces rich colors and maximizes brightness. Users can control brightness, contrast, and two color temperature settings to enhance their viewing experience.
Keep Moving: The PK301 supports use with AC adapter or battery power. On battery, you can achieve typical battery life of over 90 minutes in Eco mode. An optional battery pack extends projection time further and allows you to use the PK301 at full brightness for up to one and a half hours.
Stay Connected: A full suite of connectors on the rear of the PK-301, used with adapter cables, provide a broad range of connection options. A mini-jack audio output supports the use of an external amplifier and a micro SD slot allows for quick and easy sharing of stored videos and images. Connect to standard HDMI output sources with an optional mini-HDMI to full-size HDMI cable. Mini and micro HDMI cables are also available for smart phones and tablets.
The Rest of the Story: The PK301's LED delivers at least 20,000 hours of use without replacing the light source. This projector is virtually without maintenanceójust clean the lens periodically for best results. Meanwhile, a quiet fan ensures heat control without noise issues.
Leading the DLP Market in the Americas
Optoma Technology is the leading manufacturer of Texas Instrument's DLPÆ projectors in North and South America. TI's DLP features multi-color processing to produce accurate and vibrant colors on the screen.
Optoma's product line offers products designed to meet the needs of any kind of user, from mobile professionals, gamers and home theaters to much large theater installations. Designed and built to deliver reliability, usability and image quality, Optoma projectors help users get the most out of their digital content, encourage collaboration and communicate clearly and effectively. Optoma projectors are designed to provide the features that you need today and a path to grow into other capabilities as you need them.
Green by Design
As part of the Optoma ProJect Green™ program, Optoma's Pico projectors, which incorporate LED technology, have been designed and manufactured for eco-friendliness. These projectors:
- Are designed to be compact and lightweight, which ensures a reduction in the production of green house gas emissions during transportation.
- Incorporate an LED light source. LED lamps last 20,000 (or 9.6 years of 40 hour per week use) for long life. LEDs produce less heat and consume less power compared to traditional projector lamps for excellent energy savings. LEDs do not contain mercury or other environmentally hazardous materials.
- Are packaged for eco-friendliness. Optoma uses minimal packaging to create a smaller ecological footprint at disposal. The entire package is recyclable. In addition, the Pico's manual is delivered in digital format on the projector's internal memory to eliminate paper printouts.
- Comply with RoHS standards by eliminating lead and other hazard materials.
What's in the Box
This package includes the Optoma PK301 projector, power adapter, rechargeable Li-ion battery, male USB cable, standard A/V cable (RCA to Mini-Jack), universal to VGA cable and carrying bag.
Specifications:
| Projector Type | DLP® | Audio | One 0.5-Watt Speaker, Headphone-Out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | Native WVGA (854 x 480) | Computer Compatibility | WXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA, VESA, PC and Macintosh Compatible with included VGA adapter |
| Maximum Resolution | WXGA (1280 x 800) through VGA adapter; HD (1080i) through HDMI | Video Input Compatibility | NTSC, PAL, SDTV (480i), EDTV (480p), HDTV (720p, 1080i) |
| Brightness (Typical) | 50 ANSI lumens Bright mode (with AC power adapter or optional extended power battery pack); 20 ANSI lumens STD mode | Memory | 28 MB internal; microSD slot supports up to 16 GB SDHC |
| Contrast Ratio | 2000:1 (Full On/Full Off) | Video File Compatibility | AVI, MOV, MP4, 3GP (Common video formats are converted using Optoma Pico Video Encoder*) |
| Light Source | LED (RGB); Estimated life of over 20,000 hours | Image File Compatibility | JPEG, BMP (PowerPoint files are converted using Optoma Pico Video Encoder*) |
| Throw Ratio | 1.8:1 (Distance/Width) | I/O Connectors | 24-pin Universal Port, 2.5mm jack AV Input (Composite Video and Stereo Audio-In), Micro USB, Mini HDMI, microSD socket, 3.5 mm Audio-Out jack, DC Input jack |
| Projection Distance Image Size (Diagonal) | 8” to 189” 5” to 120” (16:9 native) | Weight | 8 oz (227g) with standard battery |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 native; 4:3 compatible | Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4.7” x 1.2” x 2.7”; (120.1 x 29.7 x 69.8mm) |
| Battery | Li-ion Rechargeable (3.7V, 1410mAh) | Warranty | 1 Year Limited Parts and Labor, 90 Days on Battery |
| Battery Life | Up to 1 hour in 20 lumen mode | Standard Accessories | Power Adapter, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, Male USB Cable, Standard A/V Cable (RCA to Mini-Jack), Universal to VGA Cable, Bag |
| Displayable Colors | 100% NTSC Color Gamut | Optional Accessories | iPod Kit with A/V Connector, Universal to Component Cable, Universal to Female USB Cable, Additional Standard Battery, High Power Battery Pack, Mini HDMI to HDMI Cable, and Remote Control |
Projection Distance/Image Size
| Projection Distance (Feet) | Maximum Diagonal (Inches) | Minimum Diagonal (Inches) |
|---|---|---|
8" to 189" | 120" | 5" |
Which Optoma Pico Projector Is Right For You?
| Lumens | Application | Image Size / Quality | Included Batteries | Connectivity | Onboard Memory | Product Dimension / Weight | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optoma PK301 Pico Pocket Projector | 50 in wall, 20 on battery, 50 with extended battery pack | Business presentations and personal media sharing | Up to 120" diagonal / 2000:1 contrast | One rechargeable Li-ion Up to 1 hour per battery/Up to 5 hours with optional extended power battery pack | iPod, iPhone & iTouch with optional connection kit. 2.5mm Jack AV input for composite video and stereo audio-in, micro USB, mini HDMI, microSD, VGA (with included adapter) | 28 MB internal / microSD slot supports up to 32 GB | 1.2 x 2.7 x 4.7 inches / 8 ounces |
| Optoma Neo-i / DV20A Portable Multimedia Projector with iPod/iPhone Dock Station and Built-In Speakers | 50 ANSI Lumens | Home entertainment | Up to 120” diagonal/ 2000:1 contrast | NA (Optional battery pack available) | Universal iPod/iPhone Dock (30-Pin), HDMI, VGA-In, 2.5mm Jack AV Input (Composite Video and Stereo Audio-In) | NA | 12.8" x 3.1" x 8.9" / and 2.2 pounds |
| Optoma PK201 Pico Pocket Projector | 20 ANSI Lumens | Business presentations and personal media sharing | Up to 66" diagonal/2000:1 contrast | One rechargeable Li-ion Up to 1 hour per battery | iPod, iPhone & iTouch with included connection kit. Camcorders, DV-Cams, Digital Cameras, DVD players and other video players enabled with standard composite AV Out and included composite cable | 28 MB internal / microSD slot supports up to 16 GB | 0.7 x 4.6 x 2.4 inches / 8 ounces |
Want to Enhance Your Experience with Accessories?
Product Connectivity Chart
Optoma's PK301 Pico pocket projector provides projection power anywhere. Featuring up to 50 ANSI lumens and native widescreen WVGA resolution, the palm-sized PK301 enables you to easily share videos, photos and graphics at home or on the road. Enjoy unlimited content playback at your fingertips with the microSD card slot, HDMI and VGA connectivity. Compact and robustly-featured, the PK301 sets a new standard for mobile projecting.