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16. The projection lamp contains mercury. Always dispose of it in a proper manner according to local regulations. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The information contained in this manual will help you operate and maintain your 3M MP8660 Multimedia Projector. 3M 1997...
Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim. In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, 3M’s only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts (labor included).
1-2. Keep Your Packing Materials Save the shipping box and packing materials in the event the MP8660 should require shipping to a 3M Service Center for repair. Check the projection lens, it should be fully retracted to prevent damage during shipping.
Section 2: Product Description 2-1. Machine Characteristics The 3M Multimedia Projector MP8660 integrates metal halide lamp and dichroic optics display technology into a single unit. It accepts input from two different computer sources and two video/audio sources and projects a bright super crisp image.
Section 3: Set Up 3-1. Cable Connections It only takes a few minutes to connect the 3M Multimedia Projector MP8660 to your computer, VCR or other video device (Figure 3-1). Always disconnect the projector power before connecting any cables. RS-232 Cable Figure 3-1.
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This connection applies to RGB output only. Video input signals are not compatible with the monitor output connection. Power down the computer Turn the power on. Connect the monitor cable to the RGB output Select the appropriate RGB input mode on port on the projector. the projector. 3M 1997 Multimedia Projector MP8660...
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The MP8660 remote control transmitter can be used to control the mouse button functions on your personal computer or Apple Macintosh type computer. This connection requires the serial mouse cable and for PS/2 or MAC computers, a special cable adapter. 3M 1997 Multimedia Projector MP8660...
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MP8660 and a 3rd RS-232 I/F Mouse Party Control Box. See the Technical Appendix for Terminal Port RS-232 Control Cable the valid Serial Interface Command Codes which will control projector functions. Figure 3-13. RS-232 Control Cable 3M 1997 Multimedia Projector MP8660...
MP8660 from the ceiling. For this type of installation, the image must be vertically and horizontally inverted. See section 9-1 to order the ceiling mount kit. Figure 3-15. Optional Ceiling Bracket 3M 1997 Multimedia Projector MP8660...
20% below the Side center of the lens. Figure 3-17. Rear Projection Viewing 3-3. Now What? Your MP8660 is now connected and ready to power on. Turn to Section 4 for details on operating the projector. 3M 1997 Multimedia Projector MP8660...
Press and hold VOLUME +/– button to increase or decrease internal or external speaker volume. Figure 4-1. Projector Control Panel Step 9: Navigate Menus. Press the MENU button and SELECT arrows to view menus and select options. 3M 1997 Multimedia Projector MP8660...
YES (Figure 4-3) and press FACTORY DEFAULT the SELECT button. Press the SELECT button again to activate the settings and the message “RESET COMPLETE will display. Figure 4-3. Reset Screen 3M 1997 Multimedia Projector MP8660...
If you press the RESET button, the selected value will return to the factory default setting. RGB – SETUP SUB–MENU Adjustment Screen Value/Position Default BRIGHTNESS |––––––|––––––| CONTRAST |––––––|––––––| POSITION PHASE H SIZE MAC MODE ON= MAC 16 or 19 inch (RGB only) OFF=all other computers 3M 1997 Multimedia Projector MP8660...
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Standard tabletop projection (no inversion) (see note above) H INVERT Rear projection application V INVERT Ceiling mount and rear projection application H & V INVERT Ceiling mount application MESSAGE ON = messages display OFF = no messages display 3M 1997 Multimedia Projector MP8660...
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BOTH (Select remote FRONT= Front sensor only control sensor) REAR = Back sensor only * The LCD panel alignment can be electronically adjusted up or down by one pixel. This is a vertical adjustment only. 3M 1997 Multimedia Projector MP8660...
Wait until the cooling fan motor cycles off before you press the Power Off switch (Figure 3-2). Note Switching the power off before the fan has cycled off, will decrease the life of the projection lamp. 3M 1997 Multimedia Projector MP8660...
On–Screen Menus in Section 4. Press RESET to reset menu options to the factory default setting. RESET Refer to On–Screen Menus in Section 4. Press VIDEO to switch between video inputs (VIDEO1 VIDEO2 Video VIDEO1). Figure 5-2. Remote Control 3M 1997 Multimedia Projector MP8660...
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The remote control uses three AAA batteries. The battery cover is located on the back of the remote control (Figure 5-4). Slide the door open to access the batteries. Make sure the polarity (+/–) on each battery matches the decal in the battery compartment. Figure 5-4. Replacing the Batteries 3M 1997 Multimedia Projector MP8660...
1000 hours is not recommended because there is an increased potential for the lamp to burst when it gets old. Contact your nearest Service Repair Center or the Technical Assistance Center at: In U.S. or Canada: 1-800-328-1371 In other locations, contact your local 3M Sales office. 3M 1997 Multimedia Projector MP8660...
6-2. MP8660 Lamp Replacement To replace the lamp on the 3M MP8660 Multimedia Projector, you will need the following: 2.5 mm hex wrench (shipped with replacement lamp module) Metal halide lamp 78-6969-8460-4 Caution Lamp and adjacent metal parts become extremely hot and can cause burns to your fingers.
This will expose the side air filter inside the projector. Raise the plastic retaining frame (4) and carefully take out the air filter (5). Figure 7-2. Air Filters Figure 7-3. Lift up to remove side panel 3M 1997 Multimedia Projector MP8660...
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Reinstall the bottom air filter (top side up) by sliding it back into place (Figure 7-4). Carefully insert the side air filter and lower the retaining frame to secure it. Replace the side panel and press down on the bottom edge until the tabs lock it into position (Figure 7-2). 3M 1997 Multimedia Projector MP8660...
The Change Lamp message will displays when projector is recommended 1000 hours. display for 30 seconds after power powered on on when the lamp clock reaches 1000 hours. This lamp is old and should be replaced. 3M 1997 Multimedia Projector MP8660...
Call service if the problem continues. 8-1. 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. 3M 1997 Multimedia Projector MP8660...
The contents of this manual are subject to revision without prior notice. 3M assumes no responsibility for the infringement of special rights of a third party or other rights that may arise out of the use of the information contained in this manual.
RCA jack Output terminals Computer (RGB): D sub15-pin HD terminal Audio: RCA jack Output signals Monitor: 0~0.7V peak-to-peak, 75 Audio: 0~0.7V peak-to-peak or less, 680 termination Batteries for remote control Three AAA, 1.5 Volt 3M 1997 A–1 Multimedia Projector MP8660...
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(178.8 in.) (143 in.) (107.3 in.) (54.7 in.) (85.8 in.) A= 0.8 x H Relationship of heights H (image height) and A (height measured from center of lens) is: Figure 10-2. Measuring Image Height 3M 1997 A–2 Multimedia Projector MP8660...
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Image Input (green) Ground Image Input (blue) Not connected Not connected Not connected Figure 10-4. D-sub 15 pin Connector Ground (for sync.) Composite/horizontal sync signal Ground (red) Vertical sync signal Ground (green) Not connected Ground (blue) 3M 1997 A–3 Multimedia Projector MP8660...
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(horizontal) and the number of 7. Computer name (in right column) appears when lines (vertical). you display the TEST SCREEN on the projector. 5. H-size denotes the standard number of dots in the horizontal period. 3M 1997 A–4 Multimedia Projector MP8660...
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Serial Mouse Cable Projector Computer Mini Din 9–pin D–Sub 9–pin Shield Shield PS/2 Adaptor Cable Computer Projector Mini Din 6–pin D–sub 9–pin Shield Shield ADB Adaptor Cable Projector Computer Mini Din 4–pin D–sub 9–pin Shield Shield 3M 1997 A–5 Multimedia Projector MP8660...
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There are two types of commands that can be sent to the projector. They are Write commands and Read commands. Write Command Format User: Code Projector: if it worked or: if it did not work. Read Command Format User: Code Projector: Data if it worked or: 3M 1997 A–6 Multimedia Projector MP8660...
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00 to 14 hex Brightness Write Codes D13W00 to D13W14 Sets brightness level to a value between 00 and 14 hex. This corresponds to 20 possible settings. Read Codes Returns: D13R 00 to 14 hex 3M 1997 A–7 Multimedia Projector MP8660...
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D50R 00–Remote control is disabled 01–Remote control is enabled On-Screen Displays Write Codes D51W00 Disables on-screen display except “WARNING” D51W01 Enables on-screen display Read Codes D51R 00–On-screen display is disabled 01–On-screen display is enabled 3M 1997 A–8 Multimedia Projector MP8660...
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Sets the green panel by 1 pixel up D58W02 Sets the green panel by 1 pixel down Read Codes Returns: D58R 00–Green panel is in center position 01–Green panel moves 1 pixel up 02–Green panel moves 1 pixel down 3M 1997 A–9 Multimedia Projector MP8660...
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10–Memory error Note: If there is more than one error , the resulting read code will be the sum of the error codes listed above. Example: For Interlock–01 and Lamp–02, resulting read code is 03. 3M 1997 A–10 Multimedia Projector MP8660...
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