Summary of Contents for 3M Liquid Crystal Projector MP8649
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Liquid Crystal Projector Operator's Guide Operator's Guide Thank you for purchasing this liquid crystal projector. WARNING • Please read the “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. NOTE •...
FEATURES FEATURES This liquid crystal 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. Outstanding Brightness The UHB lamp and high-efficiency optical system assure a high level of brightness.
Part Names Speaker Zoom Knob Focus Ring Handle Hook Remote Control Sensor Power Switch Lens AC Inlet Slide Lens Door (to the Power Cord) Foot Adjuster Ventilation Openings (Intake) FRONT/LEFT VIEW OF THE PROJECTOR Control Panel (Refer to P.9 "OPERATIONS") INPUT Button STANDBY/ON Button LAMP Indicator...
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Part Names (continued) VIDEO Button STANDBY/ON VIDEO STANDBY/ON Button RGB Button KEYSTONE Button MENU SELECT Button KEYSTONE Button Used to click the left mouse button. MENU Used to operate SELECT the mouse shift POSITION Button function . RESET Button MENU RESET POSITION Used to click the right...
Loading the Battery First Loading: In original packing, the battery is installed in the battery holder of the remote controller with protection film (the transparent film some of which is inside the battery folder). Pull out the protection film to “+”...
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Installation of the Projector and Screen Refer to the drawing and table below for determining the screen size and projection distance. The projection distances shown in the table below are for full size (800 x 600 dots). a: Distance from the projector to the screen. (±10%) Table 1.
Cabling Refer to the table below for connecting each terminal of the projector to a device. Table 2. Cabling Function Terminal Cable RGB IN 1 VGA cable RGB input with D-sub 15-pin shrink jack RGB IN 2 and inch thread screws RGB output RGB OUT AUDIO IN 1...
Power Connection Use the correct power cord depending on the power outlet to be used. Connect the AC inlet of the projector to the power outlet firmly by the power cord. CAUTION • Be carful in handling the power Power cord according to instructions of the "Product outlet Safety Guide"...
OPERATIONS OPERATIONS STANDBY/ON Button POWER Indicator STANDBY/ VIDEO STANDBY/ON ON Button KEYSTONE MENU SELECT Zoom Knob MENU RESET POSITION Focus Ring MAGNIFY FREEZE VOLUME Power Switch Slide Lens Door Power ON 1. Check that the power cord is connected correctly. 2.
Basic Operation The basic operations shown in Table 3 is performed from the supplied remote control transmitter or the projector control panel. Items indicated by (*) may be used from the control panel. Table 3 . Basic Operation Item Description Select Input Signal ( : Press the INPUT button.
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Items indicated by (*) may be used from the control panel. Table 3. Basic Operation (continued) Item Description VOLUME Volume Adjustment : Press the VOLUME button. Set/Clear Mute Mode : Press the MUTE button. No sound is heard in the MUTE MUTE mode.
Setup Menu The following adjustments and settings are possible when SETUP is selected at the top of the menu. Part of the Setup menu differs between RGB input and video input. Select an item with the buttons, and start operation. Use the Single menu to reduce menu size (see Table 3, MENU SELECT). SETUP INPUT IMAGE...
Input Menu SETUP INPUT IMAGE OPT. The following functions are available when INPUT is selected on the AUTO EXECUTE menu. Select an item with the buttons, and start or stop CANCEL VIDEO operation with the buttons. The function indicated (**) are HDTV effective on video input mode only, not on RGB input mode.
Image Menu SETUP INPUT IMAGE OPT. The following adjustments and settings are available when IMAGE is BLANK MIRROR selected on the menu. Select an item with the buttons, and START UP GAMMA COLOR TEMP start or stop operation with the buttons.
Options Menu SETUP INPUT IMAGE OPT. The following adjustments and settings are available when OPT. is VOLUME MENU COLOR selected on the menu. Select an item with the buttons, and LANGUAGE AUTO OFF start or stop operation with the buttons. SYNC ON G WHISPER Table 7.
No Signal Menu VOLUME The same adjustments and settings are available with the Image and BLANK MIRROR Options menus when the MENU button is pressed during display of the START UP MENU COLOR “NO INPUT IS DETECTED ON ***” or “SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE LANGUAGE AUTO OFF ON ***”...
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Lamp HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE Contact your dealer before replacing the lamp. For the optional lamp, see the item “ACCESSORIES” of P.24. Before replacing the lamp, switch power OFF, remove the power cord from the power outlet, and wait approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled.
Replacing the Lamp 1. Switch the projector OFF, remove the power cord from the power outlet, and wait at least 45 minutes for the unit to cool. 2. Prepare a new lamp. 3. Check that the projector has cooled sufficiently, and gently turn it upside down.
Air Filter Cleaning the air Filter The air filter should be cleaned as described below at intervals of approximately 100 hours. 1. Switch the projector power supply OFF, and remove the power cord from the power outlet. 2. Clean the air filter with a vacuum cleaner. Replacing the Air Filter Replace the air filter if contamination cannot be removed, or if it is damaged.
Service Information For product information,product assistance,service information,or to order accessories,please call: In U.S.or Canada :1-800-328-1371 In other locations,contact your local 3M sales office. OSD Message The messages as described below may appear on the screen at power ON. Take the appropriate measures when such messages appears.
Indicators Message The POWER indicator, LAMP indicator, and TEMP indicator are lit and blank as follows. Take the appropriate measures. Table 10. Indicators Message POWER LAMP TEMP Contents indicator indicator indicator Lights Turns off Turns off The Standby mode has been set. orange Blinks Turns off Turns off...
Symptom Before requesting repair, check in accordance with the following chart. If the situation cannot be corrected, then contact your dealer. Table 11. Symptom Symptom Possible cause Remedy Page The main power switch is not Turn on the main power switch. turned on.
RS-232C Control Cable ..............78-8118-3312-4 Mac Adapter ..................78-8118-3308-2 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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