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Multimedia Projector Operator’s Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. CAUTION Before using, read the "Product Safety Guide" and these manuals to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store them in a safe place for future reference. NOTE • The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. •...
Projector Features This multimedia projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC / PAL / SECAM video signals onto a screen. Little space is required for installation and large images can easily be realized. Ultra High Brightness Crisp, ultra-bright presentations is achieved by using a UHB (ultra high brightness) lamp and a highly efficient optical system.
Part Names The Projector Remote sensor Lens (The picture is projected from here.) Attaching The Base CAUTION • Be careful not to pinch your finger on the occasion of the handling of a base. • Do not hold the base, lens or other project part to move the projector. •...
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Part Names (continued) The Projector (continued) turns on/off the KEYSTONE mode. In the KEYSTONE mode, To adjust the keystone, use the cursor video button toggles between the signal ports of video, s-video and component video. cursor buttons works for adjusting or menu controlling.
Part Names (continued) The Remote Control RGB button selects the input signal of rgb port. VIDEO button toggles between the signal ports of video, s-video and component video. ASPECT button toggles between the modes for aspect ratio. MAGNIFY ON/OFF buttons turns on/off the MAGNIFY mode.
Setting Up Arrangement WARNING • Install the projector in a suitable environment according to instructions of the “Product Safety Guide” and this manual. • The power outlet should be close to the projector and easily accessible. Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance.
Setting Up (continued) Adjusting The Projector's Elevator CAUTION • If you press the elevator buttons without holding the projector, the projector might crash down, overturn, smash your fingers and possibly result in malfunction. To prevent damaging the projector and injuring yourself, ALWAYS HOLD THE PROJECTOR whenever using the elevator buttons to adjust the elevator feet.
Setting Up (continued) Connecting Your Devices WARNING • Incorrect connecting could result in fire or electrical shock. Whenever attempting to connect other devices to the projector, please thoroughly read the "Product Safety Guide", this manual and the manual of each device to be connected.
Setting Up (continued) Please refer to the following for connecting your devices. See the rear of the projector. You can see the ports. Connecting to a computer RGB out RGB cable (D-sub 15 pin) Audio out Audio cable (Stereo mini) RS-232C port RS-232C cable Connecting to a DVD/VCR player...
Setting Up (continued) Connecting Power Supply WARNING • Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord as incorrect or faulty connections may result in FIRE and/or ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Please adhere to the “Product Safety Guide” and the following. • Only plug the power cord into outlets rated for use with the power cord’s specified voltage range.
Remote Control Putting Batteries CAUTION Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed. Improper use may result in battery cracking or leakage, which could result in fire, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment. • Keep the battery away from children and pets. •...
Remote Control (continued) Operating The Remote Control ATTENTION • Do not drop or otherwise expose the remote control to physical impact. • Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet objects. Doing so may result in malfunction.
Power ON/OFF Turning On The Power WARNING • When the power is ON, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens or vents of the projector. NOTE • Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector before the connected devices.
Power ON/OFF (continued) Selecting An Input Signal Selecting a RGB signal Press the RGB button of the remote control or rgb button of the projector. When the button is pressed, the projector switches to the rgb port. Selecting a video signal Press the VIDEO button of the remote control or video button of the projector.
Power ON/OFF (continued) Turning Off The Power NOTE • Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector before the connected devices. Power off the projector after the connected devices. Press the the remote control. The message “Power off?” will appear on the screen for approximately 5 seconds.
Operating Adjusting The Volume STANBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK VOLUME MAGNIFY MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION MENU ENTER RESET Temporarily Muting The Sound STANBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY VOLUME MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION MENU ENTER RESET Press the VOLUME button. As illustrated on the right, a dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume.
Operating (continued) Adjusting The Position STANBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY VOLUME MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION MENU ENTER RESET NOTE • When a menu is displayed, the operation of adjusting the position works for the position of not the picture but the menu. Press the POSITION button.
Operating (continued) Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature STANBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY VOLUME MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION MENU ENTER RESET NOTE • The automatic adjustment operation requires approximately 10 seconds. Also, please note that it may not function correctly with some input. Correcting Keystone Distortions VIDEO SEARCH...
Operating (continued) Using The Magnify Feature STANBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY VOLUME MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION MENU ENTER RESET NOTE • The projector will automatically exit from MAGNIFY mode if either the SEARCH, RGB, AUTO, ASPECT or VIDEO feature is used, or, if there is a change in the input signal's state.
Operating (continued) Signal Searching STANBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK VOLUME MAGNIFY MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE NOTE • May not function properly with some input signals. • The signal searching function takes about 10 seconds to display an image. Selecting The Aspect Ratio STANBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH...
Multifunctional Settings Using The Menu Functions This projector has the following menus: MAIN, PICTURE-1, PICTURE-2, INPUT, AUTO, SCREEN, OPTION. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods. The basic operations of these menus are as follows. STANBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO...
Multifunctional Settings (continued) MAIN Menu With the MAIN menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. Item Adjust the Keystone (Vertical) Distortion: Upper in the data •...
Multifunctional Settings (continued) PICTURE - 1 Menu With the PICTURE - 1 menu, the items shown in the Table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. Item Select a Gamma Mode: NORMAL •...
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Multifunctional Settings (continued) PICTURE - 1 Menu (continued) Item Load/Save a Setting: Selecting one from the following and then pressing the button performs each function. LOAD1 ⇒ • This projector has 4 memories called M1, M2, M3 and M4 for settings. Performing the SAVE1, SAVE2, SAVE3 or SAVE4 puts the current setting data MY MEMORY on the memory whose number corresponds.
Multifunctional Settings (continued) PICTURE - 2 Menu With the PICTURE - 2 menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. Item Adjust the Vertical Position: Up V POSITION •...
Multifunctional Settings (continued) INPUT Menu With the INPUT menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. Item Select a Color Space Mode: AUTO • This item can be selected only at a RGB input or a COMPONENT VIDEO COLOR SPACE input.
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Multifunctional Settings (continued) INPUT Menu (continued) Item Select a Noise Reduction Mode: HIGH • This function performs only at a VIDEO input or a S-VIDEO input. At a VIDEO input of NTSC 3.58, this function performs only when the TURN OFF is VIDEO NR selected under the 3D-YCS.
Multifunctional Settings (continued) AUTO Menu With the AUTO menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. Item Automatically Adjust the Picture: Pressing the At a RGB input: •...
Multifunctional Settings (continued) SCREEN Menu With the SCREEN menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. Item Select a Blank Screen Color: BLUE BLANK • The blank screen of selected color is displayed by pressing the BLANK button.
Multifunctional Settings (continued) OPTION Menu With the OPTION menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. Item VOLUME Adjust Volume: High To begin the operation of this item, please press the projector or the RESET button of the remote control for 3 seconds.
Lamp WARNING The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them.
Lamp (continued) Replacing The Lamp WARNING • Please carefully read the “Product Safety Guide”. NOTE • Do not reset the lamp timer without replacing the lamp. • When you replace the lamp, please replace also the air filter. The air filter may be attached when you buy a replacement lamp for this projector.
Air Filter WARNING • Please carefully read the “Product Safety Guide”. • Before replacing the air filter, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in. • Use the air filter of the specified type only. See the section “ACCESSORIES”. •...
Air Filter (continued) Replacing The Air Filter If the soiling will not come off the air filter, or it becomes damaged, then it needs to be replaced. Please replace the air filter as soon as possible. Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord. Contact your local dealer to prepare a new air filter.
Other Care WARNING • Please carefully read the “Product Safety Guide”. • Before replacing the air filter, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in. ATTENTION • Do not use cleaners or chemicals other than those listed below, including benzene and paint thinner.
Troubleshooting Related Messages When the unit's power is ON, messages such as those shown below may be displayed. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please respond as described below. If the same message is displayed after the treatment, or if a message other than the following appears, please contact your dealer or service company.
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Troubleshooting (continued) Related Messages (continued) Message CLEAN THE AIR FILTER POWER OFF FIRST, THEN CLEAN THE AIR FILTER. AFTER CLEANING THE AIR FILTER, RESET THE FILTER TIMER. ATTENTION • The transparent area of filter cover and the dust-detecting window should be cleaned for normal operation of the optical dust detecting system. Please pay attention not to remain fiber or fragment of cloth inside the duct.
Troubleshooting (continued) Regarding The Indicator Lamps ATTENTION • When the interior portion has become overheated, for safety purposes, the power source is automatically turned off, and the indicator lamps may also be turned off. In such a case, press the “○” (power OFF) side of the main power switch, and wait at least 45 minutes.
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Troubleshooting (continued) Regarding The Indicator Lamps (continued) power lamp indicator indicator indicator Lighting or Blinking in blinking in Turned off Lighting or Lighting in Turned off blinking in Alternative blinking in Lighting in the red green Simultaneous blinking Lighting in in red green temp...
Troubleshooting (continued) Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects WARNING • Please carefully read the “Product Safety Guide”. Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc.
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Troubleshooting (continued) Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects (continued) Phenomenon The brightness setting and/or contrast setting has not been properly adjusted. Perform picture adjustments by changing the BRIGHT and/or CONTRAST settings, etc. Pictures appear dark. The WHISPER mode is the current setting. Change (by releasing) from the WHISPER mode.
Specifications Item Product name Panel size Liquid crystal Drive system panel Pixels Lens Lamp Speaker Power supply Power consumption Temperature range Size Weight (mass) Ports NOTE • This specifications are subject to change without notice. Specification Liquid crystal projector 1.4 cm (0.55 type) TFT active matrix 409,920 pixels (854 horizontal x 480 vertical) Zoom lens F=1.6 ~ 1.8 f=16.8 ~ 20.1 mm...
Ultra value warranty H10 (US only)………………………………………78-6969-9700-2 Deluxe Mouse Emulation Kit ……………………………………………78-6969-9233-4 How to Order Please order these parts through your dealer, or contact 3M Customer Service at the following number : In U.S. or Canada : 1-800-328-1371 In other locations,contact your local 3M sales office.
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The use of other replacement lamps, outdoor operation, or different voltages has not been tested and could damage the projector peripheral equipment and/or create a potentially unsafe operating condition. 3M Multimedia projectors and Wall Display Systems are designed to operate in a normal office environment. • 16˚ to 29˚C (60˚ to 85˚ F) •...
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