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A Proposal for New
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MULTI PROJECTOR
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  • Page 1 A Proposal for New Presentations MULTI PROJECTOR User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: About Trademarks

    Thank you for purchasing the MP-15E Multi Projector. Before operating your projector, please read this manual carefully. ● Features • 5 in 1: The MP-15E offers five display functions from one machine. 1. Documents : Directly project documents, catalogs and other printed 2. OHP 3. PC 4.

  • Page 3: Warnings And Safety Precautions

    Make sure that no metallic or inflammable material can get into the projector through the air vents. • Do not place any object containing water on top of or next to the projector. • If foreign matter gets inside the projector: •...
  • Page 4 The powerful rays passing through the lens may damage the eyes. • Do not put the projector in unstable places. • Do not put the projector in unstable places such as on unstable desks or slopes. Doing so may cause the projector to drop or turn over, resulting in injury.
  • Page 5 • If not using the projector for a long period: • If you do not plan to use the projector for a long time, pull out the power plug for safety. • Disposal •...
  • Page 6 Moving the projector with cables attached may cause fire or electric shock because the cables are damaged. • If you do not plan to use the projector for a long time, pull out the power plug for safety.

  • Page 7: Fcc Warning

    ● Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are de- signed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Connecting to a Video Deck or Laser Disc Player ... 25 Basic Operation ...26 Basic operation of PC or video input ... 26 When you have finished using the projector ... 28 Basic Operations in the OHP Mode ... 29 PC Zoom... 32 Compensating Keystone ...

  • Page 9: Names And Functions Of Each Section

    See page 46. Names and Functions of Each Section Projector Adjustment/Operation Panel Buttons for setting adjustment menus and operating the projector are located here. Power ON/STANDBY, input selection, FREEZE, OHP zoom ratio, BRIGHTNESS, and other indicator LEDs are also located here.
  • Page 10 See page 11. NOTE About the anti-theft lock • MicroSaver and Kensington are registered trademarks of Kensington Technol- ogy Group. All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. © 1998 Kensington Technology Group.

  • Page 11: Input Output Terminals

    ■ Input Output Terminals S-VIDEO Video Deck Input Terminal S-VIDEO TEST Test (maintenance) Terminal PC Video Input Terminal RGB Signal Output Terminal PC Audio Input Terminal Video Deck Audio Input Terminals Video Deck Video Input Terminal S-VIDEO Input Terminal Audio Output Terminal Test (maintenance) Terminal Names and Functions of Each Section Video Deck Video...

  • Page 12: Buttons And Indicator Lights - Operation Panel

    • This LED blinks when the lamp fails to light. (The LED blinking pattern in this case is faster than other instances.) • This LED blinks for ten seconds and lights when the temperature inside the projector has built up.

  • Page 13: Explanation Of Buttons - Adjustment Panel

    ■ Explanation of Buttons MENU Button MENU Button + / – Button SET Button * Once menu screens or adjustment screens are displayed, their display automatically disappears, and adjustment values are stored to memory if buttons are not operated for about 15 seconds. * For details of menu adjustment, see page 34 onwards.

  • Page 14: Remote Controller

    MULTI PROJECTOR • Turns the projector lamp ON/OFF. • Only this button is valid when the projector lamp is turned OFF. • Laser Pointer button The laser is emitted from the front of the remote control while this button is pressed.

  • Page 15: Remote Control Operations

    ■ Remote Control Operations • Use the remote controller within about 6 meters(6.5 yd) from the remote control sensors (on the front and rear sides) and within 30 degrees to the left and right. This distance may become shorter as the battery wears down. •...

  • Page 16: How To Install The Projector

    • Vent A1 takes in air to cool the inside of the projector. As air is taken in by large suction force, cloth or paper may be sucked in against the vent. If this happens, the temperature inside may build up, and cause accident or failure.

  • Page 17: Projection Distance And Screen Size

    Otherwise, image quality may deteriorate as dirt builds up on the lens, mirrors and other optical components. • Do not install the projector in a small room with poor air circulation or any place where the air vents may be blocked.

  • Page 18: Typical Installation

    ■ Typical Installation 1. Select the installation site Place the projector on an even and stable surface such as a table. 2. Connect the power cord (supplied), and press the ( button.) 90° 3. Turn the direction of the lens so that it is perpendicular to the screen.

  • Page 19: Connecting To A Personal Computer

    • To protect your projector and external input devices, make sure that all power supplies connected to these devices are turned OFF. • For details of how to use and connect external input devices to be connected to your projector, refer to the user’s manuals accompanying them.
  • Page 20 The following shows the relationship between the pins and the input and output signals. 15 14 13 12 11 NOTE • This projector uses a 15-pin RGB input and an analog type output terminals. For this reason, it cannot be connected to a digital output type personal computer. q RED VIDEO...

  • Page 21: Restart The Computer

    Check the following if images of a personal computer are not projected, or projected incorrectly. ● If images are not projected If the external output signals from a personal computer are not input to MP-15E, “No PC signal” appears on the MP-15E display. Check the following if “No PC signal” appears.

  • Page 22: Input Signal Compatibility Table (Pc Video Input)

    ■ Input Signal Compatibility Table (PC video input) The MP-15E supports the signals marked by ● in the following table. Note that on some PC models, flickering and blurring occur in the projected image. If this happens, adjust the screen in the Sync Adjustment menu.

  • Page 23: Basic Connections

    ● Connecting to an IBM Desktop and Compatible (DOS/V) Cable supplied with monitor NOTE • When connecting the projector directly to the PC without using the monitor supplied with the PC, you can connect by the MPC-VGA cable only. Connecting to a Personal Computer...
  • Page 24 MPA-MAC-P NOTE • When connecting the projector directly to the Macintosh without using the monitor supplied with the Macintosh, you can connect by the MPC-MAC cable only. • When connecting the Power Mac 6100, the Power Mac display adapter (M2681LL/A) is required.

  • Page 25: Connecting To A Video Deck Or Laser Disc Player

    • Before using the video deck or laser disk player, close the document cover. (Otherwise, the glass on the document pickup section may vibrate and cause a rattling sound.) Video Deck To Audio Output Terminal VIDEO-IN PC-AUDIO TEST RGB-OUT PC-IN Terminal Section on Rear of MP-15E. Connecting to a Personal Computer...

  • Page 26: Basic Operation

    When PC/video is selected and the device is not connected, or the connected device is not turned on, a blue display appears and “No input” is displayed. Connect the power cord. The projector is in the standby mode, and the power indicator LED lights (red). Press the ON/STANDBY button.

  • Page 27: Adjust The Focus

    Remote Control Operation KEYSTONE Remote Control Operation ZOOM Remote Control Operation VOLUME Adjust the focus. Adjust the focus ring on the projection lens until the projected image is sharp. Compensate keystone. See “Compensating Keystone” on page 33. Adjust the PC zoom. See “PC Zoom”...

  • Page 28: When You Have Finished Using The Projector

    • Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet if you are not going to use the projector for a long period of time. • Allow at least about ten seconds before reconnecting the power supply after disconnecting the power cord.

  • Page 29: Basic Operations In The Ohp Mode

    ■ Basic Operations in the OHP Mode The functions described here can be operated only when OHP input is selected. NOTE • The projected image in the OHP display (projection of actual object) may be slightly distorted as a very wide- angle lens is used.
  • Page 30 Main Unit Operation BRIGHTNESS Remote Control Operation BRIGHT. NOTE • When projecting dark documents or printed matter, adjust to lighten the screen, and when projecting bright documents or printed matter, adjust to darken the screen. Main Unit Operation FREEZE Remote Control Operation FREEZE Remote Control Operation PORTRAIT...
  • Page 31 Document Orientation and Pickup Size Place the document or printed matter face down at the orientation shown in the figure below. The maximum size that documents or printed matter can be picked up is 216 mm/8.5 in (vertical) and 288 mm/11.3 in (horizontal). For this reason, the projected sizes are as follows when an A4-size sheet of paper is placed at the respective orientations.

  • Page 32: Pc Zoom

    Button: Moves the position to the left. Button: Moves the position to the right. * Blank areas may appear at the top, bottom, left or right in the PC signals that are input to the projector on the zoom display area.

  • Page 33: Compensating Keystone

    To prevent this, place the projector on as level a table as possible, and set “Keystone” in the “Setting” menu to “0”. (For details of how to set this, see “Performing Various Adjustments” on page 34.) ●...

  • Page 34: Performing Various Adjustments

    ■ Performing Various Adjustments Menu Structure You can perform various adjustments and make various settings by operating the buttons with the menu screen displayed on the projection screen. To display the main menu screen, connect the PC or video deck, and press the video deck turned on.

  • Page 35: Description Of Menu Items

    Description of Menu Items The following describes each of the menu screens, and the items and functions that can be set in these menu screens. For details of how to set these menu items, see “Basic Opera- tion” on page 38. ◆...

  • Page 36: Lamp Setting

    Auto power off ON/OFF Sets the auto power off function ON/OFF. When auto power off is set to ON, the projector automati- cally enters the standby mode if no signals are input for a fixed period of time (about 15 minutes).

  • Page 37: Language Selection

    ◆ Volume (only when PC input and video deck input is selected) Volume Quit <Volume Menu> ◆ Language Selection Language selection English Quit <Language Selection Menu> ◆ Projection Mode Projection mode Floor Rear Quit <Projection Mode Menu> ◆ Video Select (only when video deck input is selected) Video select AUTO PAL M...

  • Page 38: Basic Operation

    ■ Basic Operation The following describes basic operations in the following menus: “Image Adjustment”, “Sync Adjustment”, “Setting”, “Lamp Setting”, “Volume”, “Language Selection”, “Video Adjust- ment”, “Projection Mode”, and “Video Select” with the exception of “Memory”, which is described on page 42. Main Unit Operation MENU ADJUST/VOLUME...
  • Page 39 The menu screen for the item you want to set is displayed. To return to the initial settings when you bought the projector, select “Standard” and press the button) in the “Image adjustment”, “Sync adjustment”, “Setting” or “Video adjustment” menus.
  • Page 40 Main Unit Operation MENU ADJUST/VOLUME Remote Control Operation AUTO STANDBY SYNC LASER VIDEO PUSH MENU PORTRAIT FREEZE ZOOM BRIGHT. VOLUME KEYSTONE Press the buttons (or to select “ON” or “OFF”. Input signal 1024 X 768 Keystone Auto power off Start up screen Standard When adjusting in single point units Menu items that require adjustment in single point units are...
  • Page 41 Main Unit Operation MENU ADJUST/VOLUME Remote Control Operation AUTO STANDBY SYNC LASER VIDEO PUSH MENU PORTRAIT FREEZE ZOOM BRIGHT. VOLUME KEYSTONE Press the buttons (or to adjust the setting. Sync adjustment Clock Phase Horizontal Vertical Standard Others Other menu items include “Language selection”, “Projection mode”...

  • Page 42: About The Memory Menu

    PC input, the details of these settings can be saved to memory. You can also call up details of setups that you have saved. When you first buy your projector, nothing is set to these memory items. ● How to Save Adjust the image display in the Sync Adjustment menu (page 35).
  • Page 43 ● How to Load Saved Settings Select “Memory” in the main menu. Memor y Save Load Quit Select "Load". L o a d 0 x 0 1280 x 720 1024 x 768 0 x 0 0 x 0 The message “Load?” is displayed as shown below. If you select “YES”, the item is loaded and the menu automatically disappears.

  • Page 44: Maintenance

    Maintenance ■ Protection Against Overheating Your projector is provided with internal protection circuits for preventing fire and damage to internal components due to abnormal temperature. When the power indicator LED is blinking: ● Action 1. Unplug the power plug from the power outlet.
  • Page 45 Use your projector within an ambient temperature of 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F). Place your projector away from walls and other objects. See "Do not block the air vents" on page 4. Install the cover securely.

  • Page 46: Lamp Unit Replacement

    ■Lamp Unit Replacement The target replacement time of the lamp used on this projector is 950 hours. (This may be shortened depending on the conditions of use.) Since there is a high possibility of lamp explosion if the cumulative usage time exceeds more than 1000 hours, the power to the lamp is cut off at 1000 hours.
  • Page 47 NOTE • As a safety precaution, your projector does not turn on unless the lamp unit cover is installed. • The lamp unit sold separately comes with an air filter as part of the lamp kit. When replacing the lamp unit, be sure to replace the air filter as well.

  • Page 48: Cleaning The Air Filter

    • Always vacuum from the outside of the air filter. If you vacuum from the inside of the air filter, this will reduce the effectiveness of the air filter. • Do not forget to install the air filter. If the projector is left without the air filter installed, dust may enter the projector and cause dirty projected images.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    • Make sure that other light from lighting, for example, is not entering • Make sure that the remote control sensor of the main unit is not • Make sure that the projector is not installed near inverter-driven To be Checked protection control if the temperature is too high.

  • Page 50: Limited Warranty & Repair Service

    • When asking for service, provide your dealer with the following information: Description of trouble (in as much detail as possible) Date of purchase Name Address Telephone number Product name and model No. (written on label on rear of multi projector)

  • Page 51: Specifications

    1 : Input signals, which are synchronized with the selected screen, are provided for output. • Specifications and designs are subject to change without prior notice in order to improve the product. MP-15E 3 primary Color LCD Shutter Projection Type 0.9 inches x 3 Panels, Aspect Ratio 4:3...
  • Page 52 Head office : 3-20-1 Nishi Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Technical Support Information Instrument Service Center, Electronics Equipment Division 2-28-2 Hongo, Seya-ku, Yokohama To customers : Enter the name and date of the store where you purchased this product. This information will be useful when you ask your dealer for repair.

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