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MimioProjector 280, 280I, & 280T User Guide mimio.com...
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Contents MimioProjector 280 What's Included About MimioProjector 280 About the Control Panel About the Remote Control About the Connection Ports Getting Started Installing the Projector What's Included Mounting MimioProjector Determining Where to Mount MimioProjector Determining Where to Mount MimioProjector with 280T Accessory Kit...
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Logo Capture Auto Source Input Auto Power Off Lamp Setting Lamp Hours Used (Normal) Lamp Hours Used (ECO) Lamp Life Reminder Lamp Power Mode Clear Lamp Hours Dynamic Black High Altitude Filters Remind Information Adjusting the Picture Color Mode Wall Color Brightness Contrast Sharpness...
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Test Pattern Security Setting the Password Reset Adjusting the Volume Mute Volume Microphone Volume MimioProjector Accessory Kits MimioProjector 280I Accessory Kit: What's Included MimioProjector 280T: What's Included Connecting the IR Module Installing the Laser Curtain Caring for MimioProjector Replacing the Remote Control Battery Replacing the Lamp Cleaning the Dust Filters Getting Help...
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Remote Control Troubleshooting Contacting Mimio Compatibility Modes VGA Analog PC Signal Extended Wide Timing Component Signal HDMI Digital PC Signal Extended Wide Timing Video Signal HDMI 1.4a Mandatory 3D Timing - Video Signal Technical and Environmental Information Usage Notice Warnings Precautions Regulation &...
MimioProjector 280I Interactive Accessory Kit and MimioProjector 280T Accessory Kit can also be added to your configuration, providing even more interactive features. MimioProjector 280 easily connects to your computer and can be used as an interactive projector, touch projector, or alone as a non-interactive, conventional projector.
The MimioProjector package contains the following items: CR2025 Remote control 5 mm VGA cable Remote control battery 5 mm audio cable Mimio Product Warranty card Projector with lens cap Mimio Battery Warning booklet If you are missing any of the items above, contact Technical Support.
About MimioProjector 280 About MimioProjector 280 The following figure shows the major components of the MimioProjector 280. Front View Back View Bottom View...
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MimioProjector 280 Focus ring Input/Output connection ports Lens Serial number Control panel Power connector Lamp cover Elevator feet IR receiver Mounting bracket attachment holes IR Module attachment cover Elevator feet spacers Access cover...
About MimioProjector 280 About the Control Panel The following figure shows the components of the MimioProjector control panel. POWER TEMP LAMP RESYNC SOURCE MENU MENU Navigation keys Navigate through menus and make selections. Power button Turn the projector on and off.
MimioProjector 280 About the Remote Control The following figure shows the components of the MimioProjector remote control.
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About MimioProjector 280 Source Select an input signal. Resync Automatically synchronize the PC analog timing to the optimized condition. HDMI Switch to HDMI input. Switch to Composite Video or S- Video Video input. Turn on and off the 3D menu. Menu Open the menu screen or exit a menu.
MimioProjector 280 About the Connection Ports The following figure shows the connection ports available on the MimioProjector . 14 15 Mini-USB Audio output HDMI Laser curtain VGA output RS232 VGA in 1 Audio in 2 (for VGA in 2) LAN RJ46...
Installing the Projector Getting Started Review this chapter to install and start using your MimioProjector. Installing the Projector This section describes how to install and align the MimioProjector and wall mount. What's Included The MimioProjector mount package contains the following items: Wall anchors Hex wrench Flange head cap screw...
Getting Started Mounting MimioProjector Before installing the projector wall mount, you must first determine the projected image size. This will determine the placement of the mount on the wall as well as the distance of the projector from the wall. See Determining Where to Mount MimioProjector on page 20 for more information.
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Installing the Projector 6. Align the holes on the wall mount bracket with the holes that you drilled and attach the bracket to the wall using fasteners appropriate to the wall surface type. 7. Feed all projector cables through the mounting arm. 8.
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Getting Started 10. Insert the long socket head cap screw into the hole in the center of the wall bracket, below the mounting arm, and tighten using the included hex wrench. This screw allows for leveling the mounting arm. 11. Align the holes in the projector mounting plate with the holes on the bottom of the projector and screw into place using the machine screws and washers.
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Installing the Projector 13. Slide the projector mounting plate into the mounting arm as shown. 14. Plug the cables into the appropriate ports on the projector. See Connecting the Projector on page 39 for more information. 15. Slide the mounting arm cover onto the end of the mounting arm and push to lock in place..
To determine where to mount the MimioProjector mounting arm and the placement of the MimioProjector 280 on the mounting arm, refer to the charts on page 22 and on page 23. Select the diagonal (WXGA or XGA) and use the dimensions shown.
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Installing the Projector When centering on your whiteboard, position the lens of the projector at the horizontal center of the board. The wall mount bracket is offset 3 inches (76 mm) from the center of the lens. (B) Bracket Distance Wall Bracket The projector lens needs to be centered to the whiteboard.
Getting Started Determining Where to Mount MimioProjector with 280T Accessory Kit This section describes how to determine where to mount the MimioProjector 280 for use as a touch projector, with the MimioProjector 280T Accessory Kit. Determining Where to Mount MimioProjector 280T with a Standard 78-inch...
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Determining Where to Mount MimioProjector 280T with a Standard 78-inch Diagonal WXGA Viewing Image This section describes how to determine where to mount the MimioProjector 280 for use as a touch projector, with the MimioProjector 280T Accessory Kit and a standard 78-inch whiteboard.
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Getting Started When centering on your whiteboard, position the lens of the projector at the horizontal center of the board. The wall mount bracket is offset 3 inches (76 mm) from the center of the lens. Wall Bracket 31 in. Wall bracket center should be o set 3 in.
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Determining Where to Mount a MimioProjector 280T wit a Standard 87- inch Diagonal WXGA Viewing Image This section describes how to determine where to mount the MimioProjector 280 for use as a touch projector, with the MimioProjector 280T Accessory Kit and a standard 87-inch whiteboard.
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Getting Started When centering on your whiteboard, position the lens of the projector at the horizontal center of the board. The wall mount bracket is offset 3 inches (76 mm) from the center of the lens. Wall Bracket 35 in. Wall bracket center should be o set 3 in.
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Determining Where to Mount MimioProjector with 280T Accessory Kit (Framed Whiteboard) This section describes how to determine where to mount the MimioProjector 280 for use as a touch projector, with the MimioProjector 280T Accessory Kit and a framed non-standard sized whiteboard.
Getting Started Placement of 280T Projector with a Framed Whiteboard Wall Bracket (H). B rac ket Hei ght This distance is to the top of the whiteboa rd, not to the top of the frame. (D). Distance from Wall Whiteboa rd Frame Laser Curtain Whiteboa rd...
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Installing the Projector When centering on your whiteboard, position the lens of the projector at the horizontal center of the board. The wall mount bracket is offset 3 inches (76 mm) from the center of the lens. Wall Bracket 3 in. from the center of projector lens. The projector lens needs to be centered to the whiteboard.
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Determining Where to Mount MimioProjector with 280T Accessory Kit (Frameless Whiteboard) This section describes how to determine where to mount the MimioProjector 280 for use as a touch projector, with the MimioProjector 280T Accessory Kit and a frameless non- standard sized whiteboard.
Installing the Projector Placement of 280T Projector with a Frameless Whiteboard Wall Bracket (H). B rac ket Hei ght This distance is to the top of the whiteboa rd. (D). Distance from Wall Laser Curtain Whiteboa rd (W) D istance of Whi teboa rd Su rface from Wall...
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Getting Started When centering on your whiteboard, position the lens of the projector at the horizontal center of the board. The wall mount bracket is offset 3 inches (76 mm) from the center of the lens. Wall Bracket 3 in. from the center of projector lens. The projector lens needs to be centered to the whiteboard.
Installing the Projector Aligning the Projector The projector wall mount allows you to adjust MimioProjector in the following ways: Slide from side to side Rotate horizontally Tilt from front to back Tilt from side to side...
Connecting the Projector Connecting the Projector You can connect MimioProjector to a computer or other video source. Connecting to a Computer The following figure shows the connection methods available for connecting the MimioProjector to a computer. Notebook Audio output Power outlet +12V output Computer Power cord (included)
Getting Started Connecting to a Video Source The following figure shows the connection methods available for connecting the MimioProjector to a video source. DVD player, set-top box, HDTV receiver Video output DVD player, set-top box, Audio output S-Video output Power outlet HDTV receiver Power cord (included) Audio cable...
Setting Up the Remote Control Setting Up the Remote Control Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the transparent insulation tape. To set up the remote control 1. Press firmly and slide the battery holder out of the battery compartment. 2.
Getting Started Turning On the Power You can power on the projector using the remote control or the control panel on the projector. To turn the projector on 1. Securely connect the power cord and audio/video cables. When connected, the Power status light turns red. 2.
Turning On the Power Turning Off the Power To turn the projector off 1. Press on the control panel or on the remote control. A confirmation message is displayed on the projector screen. 2. Press again to turn the projector off. The Power status light turns red and blinks rapidly.
Getting Started Status Lights Lamp status Temperature Power status Power status Message light status light light light Blue Standby Power button ON 0.5 second H (ON) Cooling state 0.5 second L (OFF) flashing Power button OFF Cooling completed; Standby mode Firmware download Thermal sensor error The following message is...
Navigating the Projector Menu Changing the Projector Settings You can adjust the projector image and change the projector settings using the projector menus. The projector automatically detects the input source. To change the projector settings 1. Press Menu on the control panel or on the remote control to display the projector main menu.
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Changing the Projector Settings Main Menu Submenu Settings SCREEN Aspect Ratio AUTO / 4:3 / 16:9 / 16:10 Phase 0~31 Clock -50~50 H. Position -10~10 V. Position -10~10 Digital Zoom 1~10 V Keystone -15 / +15 Ceiling Mount Front / Front Ceiling / Rear / Rear Ceiling SETTING Language English / Deutsch / Français / Italiano / Español /...
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Navigating the Projector Menu Main Menu Submenu Settings OPTIONS Logo Default / User Logo Capture Auto source Off / On HDMI / VGA-A / VGA-B / S-Video / Input COMPOSITE Auto Power Off (min) 0~120 Lamp Lamp Setting Hours Used (Normal) Lamp Hours...
Changing the Projector Settings Main Menu Submenu Settings AUTO / Off / On 3D Invert Off / On 3D Format Frame Packing / Side-by-Side (Half) / Top and Bottom / Frame Sequential / Field Sequential 1080p @ 96Hz / 144Hz INTERACTIVE Interactive Settings Off / IR Camera...
Adjusting the Interactive Settings Recommended 3D Glasses Mimio recommends the use of Optoma ZD301 or Optoma ZD302 3D glasses. For more information, visit the Optoma website at http://www.optomausa.com/accessorydetail.aspx?PC=ZD302. Adjusting the Interactive Settings Use this setting to turn on and off the Interactive function.
Changing the Projector Settings Auto Source Select how to handle searching for an input source when the projector loses signal from the current input source. On - the projector searches for signals from other input sources when the current input signal is lost Off - the projector searches only for a signal from the current input connection when the current input signal is lost...
Adjusting the Options Extreme Dimming - the projector lamp is dimmed 30 percent to reduce power consumption, extending the life of the lamp Clear Lamp Hours Reset the lamp hours counter after replacing the projector lamp. Dynamic Black Use Dynamic Black to display the image with the optimum contrast by automatically providing signal compensation to suit the currently displayed image.
Changing the Projector Settings Information Display the following projector information: Model name Software version SNID Color space Source Aspect ratio Resolution Adjusting the Picture Many settings are available for adjusting the picture displayed by the projector.. Color Mode The following optimized color modes are available for viewing various types of images. Brightest - for brightness optimization PC - for viewing meeting presentations Movie - for viewing video content...
Adjusting the Screen Saturation Adjust the color saturation of the image. The saturation ranges from black and white to fully saturated color. This setting is only supported when Movie is selected as the color mode. Press ◄ to decrease the amount of saturation in the image. Press ►...
Changing the Projector Settings Phase Change the signal timing of the display to match the timing of the graphics card for your computer. If the image appears unstable or flickers, use this setting to correct it. Press ◄ to decrease the signal timing. Press ►...
Adjusting the General Settings Menu Location Select the location for the projector menu to display. Top left Top right Center Bottom left Bottom right Closed Caption The following closed caption options are available: CC4. VGA OUT (Standby) You can enable VGA OUT connection to display the projector image on an additional display.
Setting the Password If the password is entered incorrectly 3 times, the projector automatically shuts down. If you forget your password, contact Mimio Technical Support for assistance. To set the password for the first time 1. From the Security menu, select Change Password, and then press ►.
Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the projector volume settings. Mute You can choose to mute the projector audio. You can also press Mute on the remote control to turn mute on and off. Volume Use this setting to increase or decrease the speaker volume. Press ◄...
If you are missing any of the items above, contact Technical Support. Pens from the MimioProjector 240 are not compatible with the MimioProjector 280I. MimioProjector 240 pens have a white clip with the Mimio logo engraved; MimioProjector 280I pens have a silver clip with no logo.
MimioProjector 280T: What's Included MimioProjector 280T: What's Included The MimioProjector 280T Accessory Kit includes the following items: x 2 x 2 Laser curtain module 3M double-sided tape Power cord Screws MimioStudio Software download USB cable card Laser curtain mounting bracket IR module Alignment stickers Styli (x2) If you are missing any of the items above, contact Technical Support.
MimioProjector Accessory Kits Connecting the IR Module You can update your MimioProjector to an interactive projector for pens using the IR module included in the MimioProjector 280I or for touch using the IR module included with the MimioProjector 280T Accessory Kit. Once the IR module is connected, you will need to turn on the Interactive function in the projector settings.
Installing the Laser Curtain Installing the Laser Curtain You can update your MimioProjector to a touch projector using the laser curtain and IR modules. Once the laser curtain module is installed and the IR module is connected, you will need to turn on the Interactive function in the projector settings.
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MimioProjector Accessory Kits 4. Place the laser curtain module at the top of the board, centered with the projector lens, and press in place. x = x 5. Plug the power cord into the power connector on the laser curtain module and run the cord through the cableway.
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Installing the Laser Curtain 8. To align the laser curtain, press the button above the blue light. The blue light will turn red and flash indicating two laser beams are visible for alignment. 9. Turn the gray knob on the laser curtain module clockwise until the two red laser marks are centered on the board.
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MimioProjector Accessory Kits 10. Turn the black knob on the laser curtain module clockwise, lowering the laser marks, until the two laser marks are no longer visible on the board. 11. Fold one alignment sticker as shown and affix the sticker to the bottom-left edge of the board.
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Installing the Laser Curtain 13. Turn the black knob on the laser curtain module clockwise until the red laser marks are visible in the gray strip area of each alignment sticker. 14. Once both lasers are aligned on the alignment stickers, press the button above the bliniking red light on the laser curtain module.
Caring for MimioProjector Caring for MimioProjector Replacing the Remote Control Battery To ensure safe operation, please observe the following precautions : Use only CR2025 type battery. Using the incorrect battery type may cause explosion. Avoid contact with water or liquid. Do not expose the remote control to moisture or heat.
The projector automatically detects the lamp life. When the lamp is nearing the end of life, a warning is displayed on the screen. When the warning appears, contact Mimio Technical Support to order a replacement lamp as soon as possible. Make sure the projector is off and has cooled down for at least 60 minutes before changing the lamp.
Caring for MimioProjector To insert the new lamp module 1. Slowly and carefully slide the lamp module into the lamp compartment (do not force) and push the lamp handle down. 2. Using a screwdriver, tighten the two screws on the lamp module. 3.
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Cleaning the Dust Filters 4. Use a vacuum to clean the dust filters. Do not wash filters. Filters do not need to be replaced. 5. Slide the dust filters back into the projector. 6. Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. 7.
Getting Help Getting Help Review this chapter if you encounter a problem with your projector. If you are unable to solve a problem, this chapter also describes how to contact Mimio Technical Support. Status Lights The status lights on the projector control panel visually show the status of the MimioProjector.
Getting Help Image Troubleshooting No image is displayed Ensure all cables and power connections are correctly and securely connected as described in Connecting the Projector on page 39. Ensure the pins of connectors are straight and not broken. Ensure that the projection lamp is securely installed. For more information, refer to Status Lights on page 70.
Image Troubleshooting A partial, scrolling, or incorrect image is displayed Press ReSync on the remote control or on the projector control panel. If you are using a computer as the input source, do the following: 1. Verify that the display resolution setting for your computer is set at 1080p or lower. Refer to the documentation for your computer for information about changing the display resolution for your computer.
Getting Help Image is stretched when displaying 16:9 DVD image When you play anamorphic DVD or 16:9 DVD, the best image is displayed when the projector is set to use 16: 9 format. If the image is still stretched, verify that the format setting on your DVD player is set correctly.
When calling Mimio Technical Support, please have your product serial number available. The serial number for your MimioProjector is located near the input/output connection ports on the back of your projector. Visit the Support section of our Web site at www.mimio.com to contact us by email.
VGA Analog Modes Resolution V. Frequency [Hz] H. Frequency [Hz] Apple, MAC II 1152x870 68.7 SXGA 1280x1024 64.0 1280x1024 77.0 1280x1024 80.0 QuadVGA 1280x960 60.0 1280x960 75.2 SXGA+ 1400x1050 65.3 UXGA 1600x1200 75.0 Extended Wide Timing Modes Resolution V. Frequency [Hz] H.
HDMI Digital HDMI Digital PC Signal Modes Resolution V. Frequency [Hz] H. Frequency [Hz] 640x480 31.5 640x480 35.0 640x480 37.9 640x480 37.5 640x480 43.3 640x480 61.9 720x400 31.5 SVGA 800x600 35.1 800x600 37.9 800x600 48.1 800x600 46.9 800x600 53.7 800x600 77.4 Apple, MAC II 832x624...
Compatibility Modes Modes Resolution V. Frequency [Hz] H. Frequency [Hz] Apple, MAC II 1152x870 68.7 SXGA 1280x1024 64.0 1280x1024 77.0 1280x1024 80.0 QuadVGA 1280x960 60.0 1280x960 75.2 SXGA+ 1400x1050 65.3 UXGA 1600x1200 75.0 Extended Wide Timing Modes Resolution V. Frequency [Hz] H.
This chapter contains technical information for the MimioProjector. For product specifications and compliance information, visit the Documentation section of the Support area of our Web site at www.mimio.com. Usage Notice Follow all warnings, precautions, and maintenance as recommended in this user guide.
Regulation & Safety Notices Do not do the following Block the ventilation slots and openings on the unit. Use abrasive cleaners, waxes, or solvents to clean the unit. Use under the following conditions: In extremely hot, cold, or humid environments. Ensure that the ambient room temperature is between 5°C - 40°C (41°F - 104°F).
Do not install the product in an area subject to direct exposure to bright light; doing so may cause eye fatigue when viewing the projected image. Do not modify any accessory or use broken parts. Contact Mimio Technical Support with any questions.
We also welcome your suggestions for additional topics you would like to see covered in the documentation. Send email feedback to: documentation@mimio.com Please keep in mind that this email address is only for documentation feedback. If you have a technical question, please contact Mimio Technical Support.
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