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  • Page 1 PLEASE READ This manual is provided as a free service by Projector.com. We are in no way responsible for the contents of the manual. We do not guarantee its accuracy and we do not make any claim of copyright. The copyright remains the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 2 MP8749 Multimedia Projector Operator's Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MP8749 Multimedia Projector Operator's Guide Thank you for purchasing this 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 •...

  • Page 4: Projector Features

    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...
  • Page 5 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: •...

  • Page 6: Part Names

    THE PROJECTOR PART NAMES Indicates the corresponding reference page Speaker Zoom Ring Focus Ring Handle Hook Remote Control Sensor Power Switch AC Inlet Slide lens door (to the Power Cord) Ventilation Openings Foot Adjuster (Intake) INPUT Button STANDBY/ON Button KEYSTONE Button LAMP Indicator TEMP Indicator POWER Indicator...

  • Page 7: The Remote Control

    THE REMOTE CONTROL LASER button BLANK STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON BLANK button LASER button VIDEO VIDEO button RGB button Disk Pad MOUSE / RIGHT Button AUTO button AUTO KEYSTONE button MENU KEYSTONE MENU button ENTER button ENTER RESET button Cursor buttons RESET POSITION FREEZE button POSITION button...

  • Page 8: Setting Up The Projector

    SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR CAUTION • Install the projector in a suitable environment according to instructions of the “Product Safety Guide” and this "Operator's Guide". • 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.

  • Page 9: Adjusting The Screen Size And Projection Distance

    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 a:Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%) b:Distance from the lens center to the bottom of the screen (±10%) c:Distance from the lens center to the top of the screen (±10%) If 4:3 aspect ratio...

  • Page 10: Connecting Your Devices

    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 the "Product Safety Guide" and this “Operator's Guide”. ATTENTION Precautions to observe when connecting other devices to the projector : •...

  • Page 11: Ports And Cables

    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 IN 1 RGB cable RGB input RGB IN 2...

  • Page 12: Connecting To A Computer

    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.

  • Page 13: Connecting To A Dvd Player

    Connecting to a DVD Player RGB IN AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT RGB OUT CONTROL S-VIDEO cable If using a S-video connection DVD player Connecting to a VCR RGB IN AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT RGB OUT...

  • Page 14: Connecting To A Display Monitor

    CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES (continued) Connecting to a Display Monitor RGB IN AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT RGB OUT CONTROL Display monitor...

  • Page 15: Using The Remote Control

    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. •...

  • Page 16: Turning On The Power

    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 BLANK STANDBY/ON correctly connected to the projector and outlet...

  • Page 17: Selecting An Input Signal

    Selecting an Input Signal Using the remote control Using the projector's control panel If selecting RGB input Press the INPUT button As illustrated below, each time you Press the RGB button press the INPUT button, the projector Press this button to toggle between the switches between its input signal devices connected to RGB IN 1 and 2.

  • Page 18: Turning Off The Power

    TURNING OFF THE POWER Press the STANDBY/ON button (control panel or remote control) BLANK STANDBY/ON The message "Power off?" will appear on the screen for approximately 5 seconds. LASER STANDBY/ON VIDEO Press the STANDBY/ON button again (control panel or remote control) Press the STANDBY/ON button again while the "Power off?"...

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Volume

    ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Press the VOLUME button VOLUME As illustrated on the right, a dialog will BLANK STANDBY/ON LASER appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. VIDEO VOLUME Press the buttons to adjust the volume AUTO Press the VOLUME button again to close the dialog and MENU KEYSTONE...

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Position

    ADJUSTING THE POSITION Press the POSITION button As illustrated on the right, a dialog will appear on the screen STANDBY/ON BLANK LASER to aid you in adjusting the position. VIDEO POSITION POSITION AUTO MENU KEYSTONE Use the buttons to adjust the position ENTER When you want to initialize the position, press the RESET...

  • Page 21: Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature

    USING THE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT FEATURE Press the AUTO button BLANK STANDBY/ON AUTO LASER VIDEO Automatic Adjustment for RGB Input Horizontal position (H. POSIT), vertical position (V. POSIT), clock phase (H. PHASE) and horizontal size (H. SIZE) are automatically adjusted. Make sure that the application window is set to its maximum size prior to attempting to use this feature.

  • Page 22: Correcting Keystone Distortions

    CORRECTING KEYSTONE DISTORTIONS Press the KEYSTONE button KEYSTONE As illustrated on the right, a dialog will appear BLANK STANDBY/ON LASER on the screen to aid you in correcting the distortion. VIDEO KEYSTONE KEYSTONE Use the buttons to select the AUTO direction of distortion to correct ( MENU KEYSTONE...

  • Page 23: Using The Magnify Feature

    USING THE MAGNIFY FEATURE Press the MAGNIFY (ON) button MAGNIFY MAGNIFY BLANK STANDBY/ON The projector enters MAGNIFY mode. LASER VIDEO Press the POSITION button, then use the buttons to select the area to enlarge and then press the POSITION button again to confirm your selection POSITION POSITION...

  • Page 24: Signal Searching

    SIGNAL SEARCHING Press the SEARCH button RESET POSITION When you press the SEARCH button, the projector begins ASPECT FREEZE searching for input signals. If it detects an input signal, the search will cease and the projector will project the detected MUTE MAGNIFY signal.

  • Page 25: Using The Menu Functions

    USING THE MENU FUNCTIONS Press the MENU button MENU The menu display appears on the screen. The BLANK STANDBY/ON LASER projector has the following menus: MAIN, PICTURE-1, PICTURE-2, INPUT, SCREEN, and VIDEO OPTION. Select a menu using the buttons. The current settings of the items that can be manipulated via the selected menu appear.

  • Page 26: Multifunctional Settings

    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...

  • Page 27: Picture1 Menu

    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 : PICTURE1 Menu Table.

  • Page 28: Input Menu

    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 1 and RGB IN 2 signals, the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the signals will be displayed on the : SELECT Example : INPUT Menu...
  • Page 29 MENU SCREEN Menu MAIN BLANK MyScreen PICTURE-1 START UP ORIGNAL PICTURE-2 MyScreen INPUT MyScreen Size With the SCREEN menu, the five items shown in the Table below can be performed. SCREEN MyScreen Lock OPTION Please perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the Table. : SELECT Example : SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu...

  • Page 30: Option Menu

    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.

  • Page 31: Operating The Pc Screen

    OPERATING THE PC SCREEN You can use the remote control as a simplified mouse or keyboard. CAUTION Mistaken use of the mouse/keyboard control could damage your equipment. • Only connect to a PC. • Before connecting, read the manuals of the device you will connect. •...

  • Page 32: The Lamp

    THE LAMP HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE Before replacing the lamp, check the serial number of the replacement lamp bulb (sold separately: 78-6969-9464-5), 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.

  • Page 33: Replacing The Lamp

    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.

  • Page 34: The Air Filter

    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"...

  • Page 35: Replacing The Air Filter

    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 (sold separately: 78-8118-8896-1). Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord.

  • Page 36: The Handle

    THE HANDLE Fixing the Handle Fix the enclosed handle if you need. Raise up the handle hook, and pass one end of the handle through the hole of handle hook. Buckle the end of the handle, as the right drawing. Fix the other end of the handle to the other handle hook in the same way.

  • Page 37: What To Do When You Think A Machine Defect Has Occurred

    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...

  • Page 38: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    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...

  • Page 39: Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects

    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.

  • Page 40: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS • NOTE This specifications are subject to change without notice. Item Specification Product name Liquid crystal projector Panel size 2.3 cm (0.9 type) Liquid crystal Drive system TFT active matrix panel Pixels 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) Lens Zoom lens F=1.7 ~ 2.0 f=27.3 ~ 32.8 mm Lamp...

  • Page 41: Accessories

    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.
  • Page 42 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) •...
  • Page 43 PLEASE READ This manual is provided as a free service by Projector.com. We are in no way responsible for the contents of the manual. We do not guarantee its accuracy and we do not make any claim of copyright. The copyright remains the property of their respective owners.

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