Summary of Contents for 3M Multimedia Projector MP7640i/MP7740i
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MP7640i/MP7740i Multimedia Projector Operator's Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING • Please read the accompanying manual “Product Safety Guide" and this “Operator's Guide” thoroughly to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference.
This liquid crystal projector is used to project PROJECTOR various computer signals as well as NTSC / PAL / FEATURES SECAM video signals onto a screen. Little space is required for installation and large images can easily be realized. Ultra High Brightness Keystone Distortion Correction Crisp, ultra-bright presentations is achieved Quick correction of distorted images electrically...
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WARNING Precautions to observe in regards to the power cord: Please use extra caution when connecting the projector's power cord as incorrect or faulty connections may result in FIRE AND/OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Please adhere to the following safety guidelines to insure safe operation of the projector: •...
THE PROJECTOR PART NAMES Indicates the corresponding reference page Zoom ring Focus ring Remote sensor Power switch Lens AC power inlet (to the Power Cord) Slide Lens Door Ventilation Openings (Intake) Foot Adjuster RESET button LAMP indicator KEYSTONE button TEMP indicator INPUT button POWER indicator STANDBY/ON button...
THE TERMINAL PANEL RGB port Technical CONTROL port Remote sensor COMPONENT Y port AUDIO port port port AUDIO R port S-VIDEO port L port VIDEO port THE REMOTE CONTROL SEARCH button STANDBY/ON button RGB button STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH VIDEO button AUTO button ASPECT AUTO...
SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR CAUTION • Install the projector in a suitable environment according to instructions of the accompanying manual “Product Safety Guide” and this manual. • If you press the elevator buttons without holding the projector, the projector might crash down, overturn, smash your fingers and possibly result in malfunction.
Adjusting the Screen Size and Projection Distance Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen (MP7640i: 800x600 pixels / MP7740i: 1024x768 pixels). a:Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%) b:Distance from the lens center to the bottom of the screen (±10%) The screen...
CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES Devices You Can Connect to the Projector (Refer to this section for planning your device configuration to use for your presentation.) CAUTION • Incorrect connecting could result in fire or electrical shock. Please read this manual and the separate “Product Safety Guide”. ATTENTION Precautions to observe when connecting other devices to the projector •...
Ports and Cables Refer to the table below to find out which projector port and cable to use for connecting a given device. Use this table for determining which cables to prepare. Function Projector Port Connection Cables RGB cable RGB input RGB IN with D-sub 15-pin shrink jack and inch thread screws...
CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES (continued) Connecting to a Computer ATTENTION Whenever attempting to connect a laptop computer to the projector, be sure to activate the laptop's RGB external image output (set the laptop to CRT display or to simultaneous LCD and CRT display). For details on how this is done, please refer to the instruction manual of the corresponding laptop computer.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Putting batteries into the remote control unit CAUTION Precautions to observe in regards to the batteries 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. •...
Operating the remote control • The remote control works with both the projector's front and rear remote sensors. • The range of the remote sensor on the front is 3 meters with a 90-degree range (45 degrees to the left and right of the remote sensor), and back is 3 meters with a 60-degree range.
TURNING ON THE POWER Precautions Connect all devices to be used to the projector prior to turning on the power. WARNING When the power is ON, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens. Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to the projector and outlet STANDBY/ON VIDEO...
Selecting an Input Signal Using the remote control Using the projector's control panel If selecting RGB input Press the INPUT button Press the RGB button As illustrated below, each time you press the INPUT button, the projector Press this button to swich to the devices switches between its input signal connected to RGB IN as illustrated ports.
TURNING OFF THE POWER Press the STANDBY/ON button (control panel or remote control) The message "Power off?" will appear on the screen for approximately 5 seconds. STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK VOLUME MAGNIFY MUTE Press the STANDBY/ON button again FREEZE KEYSTONE (control panel or remote control)
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Press the VOLUME button VOLUME As illustrated on the right, a dialog will STANDBY/ON appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting VIDEO SEARCH the volume. ASPECT AUTO BLANK VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME MAGNIFY MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE Press the buttons to adjust the volume...
ADJUSTING THE POSITION Press the POSITION button As illustrated on the right, a dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the position. STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY VOLUME MUTE POSITION FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION POSITION MENU ENTER Use the...
USING THE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT FEATURE Press the AUTO button AUTO STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK Automatic Adjustment for RGB Input MAGNIFY VOLUME Horizontal position (H. POSIT), vertical position (V. MUTE POSIT), clock phase (H. PHASE) and horizontal size (H. FREEZE KEYSTONE SIZE) are automatically adjusted.
CORRECTING KEYSTONE DISTORTIONS Press the KEYSTONE button KEYSTONE As illustrated on the right, a dialog will appear STANDBY/ON on the screen to aid you in correcting the VIDEO SEARCH distortion. ASPECT AUTO BLANK KEYSTONE VOLUME MAGNIFY MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE Use the buttons to correct the POSITION MENU...
USING THE MAGNIFY FEATURE Press the MAGNIFY (ON) button MAGNIFY MAGNIFY The projector enters MAGNIFY mode. STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK Press the POSITION button, then use the MAGNIFY VOLUME buttons to select the area to enlarge and then MUTE press the POSITION button again to confirm your FREEZE...
SIGNAL SEARCHING Press the SEARCH button When you press the SEARCH button, the projector begins STANDBY/ON searching for input signals. If it detects an input signal, the VIDEO SEARCH search will cease and the projector will project the detected ASPECT AUTO BLANK signal.
USING THE MENU FUNCTIONS Press the MENU button MENU The menu display appears on the screen. The projector has the following menus: MAIN, STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH PICTURE-1, PICTURE-2, INPUT, SCREEN, and ASPECT AUTO BLANK OPTION. Select a menu using the buttons.
MULTIFUNCTIONAL SETTINGS This device has 6 separate menus: MAIN, PICTURE-1, PICTURE-2, INPUT, SCREEN, OPTION. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods. The basic operations of these menus are as follows. Menu screen display : Press the MENU button. Menu selection : Choose a menu name using the button, and press the...
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MENU PICTURE-1 Menu MAIN COLOR BAL R PICTURE-1 COLOR BAL B PICTURE-2 SHARPNESS INPUT COLOR With the PICTURE-1 menu, the five items shown in the Table SCREEN TINT OPTION below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the : SELECT Example : PICTURE-1 Menu Table.
MULTIFUNCTIONAL SETTINGS (continued) MENU INPUT Menu MAIN AUTO EXECUTE PICTURE-1 VIDEO PICTURE-2 HDTV INPUT SYNC ON G With the INPUT menu, the four items shown in the Table below can be SCREEN OPTION performed. With inputting of RGB IN signal, the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the signal will be displayed on the initial screen of the : SELECT Example : INPUT Menu...
MENU SCREEN Menu MAIN BLANK PICTURE-1 START UP PICTURE-2 INPUT With the SCREEN menu, the two items shown in the Table below SCREEN OPTION can be performed. Please perform each operation in accordance with the instructions : SELECT Example : SCREEN Menu in the Table.
MULTIFUNCTIONAL SETTINGS (continued) MENU OPTION Menu MAIN VOLUME PICTURE-1 AUTO OFF PICTURE-2 WHISPER INPUT LAMP TIME With the OPTION menu, the five items shown in the Table below SCREEN FILTER TIME OPTION can be performed. Please perform each operation in accordance with the instructions : SELECT Example : OPTION Menu in the Table.
THE LAMP HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE Before replacing the lamp, check the serial number of the replacement lamp bulb (sold separately: 78-6969-9463-7 for MP7640i / 78-6969-9565-9 for MP7740i), then contact your local dealer. Before replacing the lamp, turn off the power, and unplug the power cord, then wait at least 45 minutes, in order to ensure that the lamp is properly cooled.
Replacing the lamp All projector lamps will wear out eventually. If used for long periods of time, the image could become darkened, and the color contrast could be impacted as well. We recommend that you replace your lamps early. If the LAMP indicator turns red, or a message prompts you to replace the lamp when you power up the projector, the lamp needs to be replaced.
THE AIR FILTER Caring for the air filter The air filter should be cleaned about every 100 hours. If the LAMP indicator and TEMP indicator blink red simultaneously, or a message prompts you to clean the air filter when you turn on the unit, the filter needs to be cleaned. (See "Related Messages"...
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 contact your local dealer, after confirming the model of your separately sold replacement air filter. Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord.
OTHER CARE Caring for the inside of the projector : In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by your local dealer about once every 2 years. Never try to care for the inside of the unit yourself.
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU THINK A MACHINE DEFECT HAS OCCURRED 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. Message Description CHANGE THE LAMP...
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU THINK A MACHINE DEFECT HAS OCCURRED (continued) Regarding the Indicator Lamps Lighting and flashing of the POWER indicator, the LAMP indicator, and the TEMP indicator have the meanings as described in the Table below. Please respond in accordance with the instructions within the Table. POWER LAMP TEMP...
Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken for Machine Defects Before requesting repair, check in accordance with the following chart. If the situation cannot be corrected, then contact your dealer. Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect Items to be confirmed Page(s) The main power source is not ON.
Mac adapter ..................78-8118-3308-2 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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