3M Liquid Crystal Projector Mp8649 Operators Manual

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Liquid Crystal Projector
Operators Guide
Operators Guide
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Thank you for purchasing this liquid crystal projector.
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Page
FEATURES .......................................2
BEFORE USE ...................................2
Contents of Package ..............................2
Part Names.............................................3
Loading the Batteries..............................5
Fixing the Handle....................................5
INSTALLATION ................................6
Installation of the Projector and Screen........6
Angle Adjustment ...................................6
Cabling ...................................................7
Power Connection ..................................8
Example of System Setup ......................8
Plug & Play .............................................8
OPERATIONS ...................................9
Power ON ..................................................9
Power OFF
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Basic Operation ....................................10
Setup Menu ..........................................12
Input Menu............................................13
Image Menu..........................................14
Options Menu .......................................15
No Signal Menu ....................................16
MAINTENANCE ..............................17
Lamp.....................................................17
Air Filter ................................................19
Other Maintenance ...............................19
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TROUBLESHOOTING ....................20
OSD Message ......................................20
Indicators Message ..............................21
Symptom ..............................................22
SPECIFICATIONS...........................23
ACCESSORIES...............................24
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TABLES
Table 1. Installation Reference .................6
Table 2. Cabling .......................................7
Table 3. Basic Operation  ........................10
Table 4. Setup Menu ..............................12
Table 5. Input Menu................................13
Table 6. Image Menu..............................14
Table 7. Options Menu ...........................15
Table 8. No Signal Menu ........................16
Table 9. OSD Message ..........................20
Table 10. Indicators Message  ................21
Table 11. Symptom ................................22
Table 12. Specifications .........................23
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For TECHNICAL , see the end of this
manual.
• The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.\
• The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may \
appear in this manual 
• The reproduction, transmission or use of this document or contents \
is not permitted without
express written authority.
TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENT : PS/2, VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation. Apple, Mac and ADB are regi\
stered trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc. VESA and SVGA are trademarks of the Video Electroni\
cs Standard
Association. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.\
 Carefully observe the
trademarks and registered trademarks of all companies, even when not men\
tioned.
NOTE
WARNING• Please read the “Product Safety Guide” and this “Operator\
s
Guide” thoroughly to ensure correct usage through understanding. Afte\
r
reading, store this instruction manual in a safe place for future refere\
nce. 
						

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FEATURES
FEATURES
This liquid crystal projector is used to project various computer signal\
s as well as NTSC / PAL /
SECAM video signals onto a screen. Little space is required for installa\
tion and large images can
easily be realized.
Outstanding Brightness
The UHB lamp and high-efficiency optical system assure a high level of b\
rightness.
Partial Magnification Function
Interesting parts of images can be magnified for closer viewing. 
Distortion Correction Function
Distortion-free images are quickly available.
Extra-low Noise Function
Acoustic noise level from the unit can be reduced.
BEFORE USE
BEFORE USE
Contents of Package
Make sure all of the following items are included in the package. If any\
thing is missing, please
contact your dealer.
•Keep the original packing material for future reshipment.NOTE
Projector
Power Cord 
(US,UK,Europe) Stereo Mini CableVGA Cable
Mouse cable (PS/2)
Handle
Component 
Video Cable 
(with green lead)Video/Audio Cable (with white lead)
Product Safety Guide
Warranty
Quick Start Guide
VIDEOSTANDBY/ONKEYSTONE
POSITION
FREEZE
MAGNIFY
VOLUME
AUTO
OFFBLANK
MENU
SELECT
RGB
MUTE
MENU RESET
Remote Controll
containing Battery
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Part Names
Control Panel (Refer to P.9 OPERATIONS)
Power Switch
AC Inlet
(to the Power Cord)
Ventilation Openings
(Intake)Zoom Knob
Focus Ring
Remote Control Sensor
Lens
Slide Lens Door
Foot Adjuster 
FRONT/LEFT VIEW OF
THE PROJECTOR
Speaker
Handle Hook
STANDBY/ON Button
KEYSTONE Button
Foot Adjuster Button
Filter Cover
Air Filter and Intake
for the Cooling Fan
Rear Foot AdjusterINPUT Button
LAMP Indicator
TEMP Indicator
POWER Indicator
RESET Button
MENU Button
Ventilation Openings
(exhaust)
REAR/RIGHT VIEW OF
THE PROJECTORTerminal Panel
(Refer below)
TERMINAL PANEL S-VIDEO Terminal
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y Terminal
C
B/PBTerminal
CR/PRTerminal
VIDEO IN Terminal
AUDIO IN RTerminal
AUDIO IN LTerminal
AUDIO IN 1Terminal
AUDIO IN 2Terminal
AUDIO OUTTerminalRemote Control Sensor
RGB IN 1 Terminal
RGB IN 2 Terminal
CONTROL Terminal
RGB OUT Terminal
USB Terminal
AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN
AUD IO
INAUDIO OUT
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2 USBRGB  IN
RGB  OUT CONTROL
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•  Do not give the remote control transmitter any physical impact. Take ca\
re not to drop. 
•  Do not place the heavy objects on the remote control transmitter.
•  Do not wet the remote control transmitter or place it on any wet object\
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•  Do not place the remote control transmitter close to the cooling fan of\
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•  Do not disassemble the remote control transmitter.NOTE REMOTE CONTROLLER
(Refer to P.9 OPERATIONS)
These functions work when the mouse control function is activated. Remem\
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POSITION,VOLUME, KEYSTONE,  BLANK ON and MENU ON functions disable the m\
ouse
control function.
Part Names (continued)
VIDEOSTANDBY/ON
KEYSTONE
POSITION
FREEZE
MAGNIFY
VOLUME
AUTO
OFF
BLANK
MENU
SELECT
RGB
MUTE
MENU RESET
STANDBY/ON Button
KEYSTONE Button Button
MENU Button
MAGNIFY Button
MAGNIFY Button
MAGNIFY Button
AUTO Button
Battery Holder
OFF
VIDEO Button
RGB Button
MENU SELECT Button
POSITION Button
RESET Button
VOLUME Button
VOLUME Button
FREEZE Button
MUTE Button
BLANK Button
Used to operate
the mouse shift
function .
Used to click the left
mouse button.
Used to click the right
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Replace the batteries when remote control transmitter operation becomes \
difficult.NOTE
CAUTION• Make sure the handle is fixed before carrying the projector with
the handle. If the projector should be dropped from the handle should be\
 off,
it could result in an injury, and continued use could result in fire or \
electrical
shock. Do not flourish the projector with the handle.
Fixing the Handle
Fix the enclosed handle if you need.
1. Raise up the handle hook, and pass one end of the handle through the hole of handle hook.
2. Buckle the end of the handle, as the right drawing.
3. Fix the other end of the handle to the other handle hook in the same way.
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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  t\
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load the battery.
Replacing:1. See the reverse side of the remote controller.
2. Pinch the groove and pull out battery holder as the drawing right.
3. Remove the worn battery.
4. Install the new battery with  “+ ” side facing.
5. Push in and click the battery holder.
Pull out “+” side
Battery Holder
CAUTION• Incorrect handling of the battery could result in fire or personal injur\
y.
The battery may explode if not handled properly. Be careful in handling the \
battery
according to instructions both the Product Safety Guideand this manual\
.
• Use the 3V micro lithium battery type no.CR2025 only.
• When loading the battery, make sure the plus and minus terminals ar\
e correctly oriented as
indicated in the remote controller.
• When you dispose the battery, you should obey the law in the relati\
ve area or country.
• Keep the battery away from children and pets.
• When not to be used for an extended period, remove the battery from\
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Installation of the Projector and Screen
Refer to the drawing and table below for determining the screen size and\
 projection distance.
Top View
Side View
Screen size [inches (m)]a [inches (m)]
Min.Max.
40  (1.0)47  (1.2)55  (1.4)
60  (1.5)71  (1.8)87  (2.2)
80  (2.0)95  (2.4)114  (2.9)
100  (2.5)118  (3.0)142  (3.6)
120  (3.0)142  (3.6)173  (4.4)
150  (3.8)177  (4.5)213  (5.4)
200  (5.0)240  (6.1)288  (7.3)
Angle Adjustment
Use the foot adjusters on the bottom of the projector to adjust the proj\
ection angle. It is variable
within 0 ˚ to 9 ˚ approximately.
1. Lift up the front side of the projector, and pressing the foot adjust\
er button, adjust the projection angle.
2. Release the button to lock at the desired angle.
3. Use the rear foot adjuster to adjust the left-right slope. Do not force the\
 foot adjuster screws. This could damage the adjusters or cause the lock to fail.
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. Installation Reference
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CAUTION• Install the projector in a suitable environment according to instru\
ctions of
the “Product Safety Guide” and this manual.
• When you fix this unit with a metal tool and the like, you must con\
nect it with ground
wire; otherwise, fire or electric shock can result.
Connect the ground terminal of AC inlet of this unit with the ground ter\
minal provided at the
building using an optional three-core power-supply cord.
• Please basically use liquid crystal projector at the horizontal pos\
ition. 
If you use liquid
crystal projector by the lens up position, the lens down position and th\
e side up position, this
may cause the heat inside to build up and cause damage. 
Be especially careful not to install 
it with ventilation holes blocked.
• Do not install LCD projector in smoke effected environment. Smoke r\
esidue may buildup
on critical parts (i.e.LCD panel, Lens Assy etc.).
CAUTION• Do not release the foot adjuster button unless the projector is bei\
ng held;
otherwise, the projector could overturn or fingers could get caught and \
cause
personal injury.
Foot AdjusterPress the foot adjuster buttonRear Foot Adjuster 
						

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 Before connecting, read instruction manuals of the devices to be connec\
ted, and make sure that the
projector is compatible with the device. 
•  Secure the screws on the connectors and tighten.
•  For some RGB input modes, the optional Mac adapter is necessary.
•  Some computers may have multiple display screen modes. Use of some of t\
hese modes will not be possible
with this projector.
•  Refer to the  “TECHNICAL ” section for the pin assignment of connectors and RS-232C communication \
data.NOTE
CAUTION• Incorrect connecting could result in fire or electrical shock. Plea\
se
read this manual and the “Product Safety Guide”.
• Before connecting, turn off to all devices to be connected, except \
for the USB
cable.
• The cables may have to be used with the core set to the projector s\
ide. Use the
cables which are included with the projector or specified.
Cabling
Refer to the table below for connecting each terminal of the projector t\
o a device.
Table 2. Cabling
FunctionTerminalCable
RGB inputRGB IN 1VGA cable 
with D-sub 15-pin shrink jack 
and inch thread screwsRGB IN 2
RGB outputRGB OUT
Audio input
(from the computer)
AUDIO IN 1
(interlocked with RGB IN 1)
Audio cable with stereo mini jackAUDIO IN 2
(interlocked with RGB IN 2)
PS/2 mouse control
CONTROL
PS/2 mouse cable
ADB mouse controlADB mouse cable
Serial mouse controlSerial mouse cable
RS-232C communicationRS-232C cable
USB mouse controlUSBUSB cable
S-video inputS-VIDEO INS-video cable 
with mini DIN 4-pin jack
Video inputVIDEO INVideo/Audio cable
Component video input
COMPONENT VIDEO Y
Component video cableCOMPONENT VIDEO CB/PB
COMPONENT VIDEO CR/PR
Audio input
(from video equipment)AUDIO IN LVideo/Audio cable 
or Audio cable with RCA jack
AUDIO IN R
Audio outputAUDIO OUTAudio cable with stereo mini jack 
						

							AUDIO INCOMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN
AUDIO
IN AUDIO OUT
1 12
2USBRGB  IN
RGB  OUTCONTROL
Example of System Setup
S-Video Tape
Recorder  Computer
(notebook type)
• When connecting with a notebook computer, set the proper RGB external image output
(setting CRT display or simultaneous display of LCD and CRT). Please r\
ead instruction manual of
the notebook for more information.
Plug & Play
This projector is VESA DDC 1/2B compatible. Plug & play is possible by c\
onnecting to a computer
that is VESA DDC (Display Data Channel) compatible.
Please use this function by connecting the VGA cable with RGB IN 1 termi\
nal (DDC 1/2B 
compatible). Plug & play may not operate by other connections.
• Plug & play is a system configured with peripheral equipment including \
a computer,
display and an operating system.
•  This projector is recognized as a plug & play monitor. Use the standard\
 display drivers. 
•  Plug & play may not operate by the computer to connect. Use the RGB IN \
2 terminal if plug &
play does not operate correctly.
NOTE
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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.
AC Inlet
Power Cord Power 
outlet
Speaker with
amplifier Display
Monitor
CAUTION• Be carful in handling the power
cord according to instructions of the Product
Safety Guide and this manual.
• Connect the power cord firmly. Avoid using a
loose, unsound outlet or failed contact.
Computer
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OPERATIONS OPERATIONS
Power ON1. Check that the power cord is connected correctly.
2. Set the power switch to [ | ]. The standby mode is selected, and the POWER indicator is turned to
orange.
3. Press the STANDBY/ON button  on the control panel or the remote control transmitter. Warm-
up begins and the POWER indicator blinks in green.
4. The POWER indicator ceases blinking and turns to green when power is on. Open the slide lens
door.
5. Adjust picture size using the zoom knob.
6. Adjust focus using the focus ring .
Power OFF1. Press the STANDBY/ON button  on the control panel or the remote controller. Then,the
message Power off? will appear on the screen, and the message will disappear by any operation
or no operation for 5 seconds. During this message indication, press the STANDBY/ON 
button again. The projector lamp is extinguished and lamp cooling begins. The POWER indicator
blinks orange during lamp cooling. Pressing the STANDBY/ON button  has no effect while
the POWER indicator is blinking.
2. The system assumes the Standby mode when cooling is complete, and the POWER indicator
ceases blinking and changes to orange. Check that the indicator is orange and set the power
switch to [
O].
3. The POWER indicator is extinguished when power is off. Do not forget to close the lens door.
• Except in emergencies, follow the above-mentioned procedure for turning power off.
Incorrect procedure will reduce the life of the projector lamp and LCD panel.
• To prevent any trouble, turn on/off the projector when the computer or video tape recorder is OFF.
Providing a RS-232C cable is connected, turn on the computer before the projector.
• When a projector continues projecting the same image, the image may remain as an afterimage.
Please do not project the image same for a long time.NOTE
WARNING• Please read this manual, and the “Product Safety Guide”
thoroughly before using the equipment. Always ensure that the equipment is
used safely.
Power Switch
Slide Lens Door
STANDBY/ON Button
POWER Indicator
Zoom Knob
Focus Ring
VIDEOSTANDBY/ON
KEYSTONE
POSITION
FREEZE MAGNIFY
VOLUME
MENU
SELECT
RGB
MENU RESET
STANDBY/
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Basic Operation
The basic operations shown in Table 3 is performed from the supplied rem\
ote control transmitter or
the projector control panel. Items indicated by (*) may be used from t\
he control panel.
Table 3 . Basic Operation
ItemDescription
INPUT
SELECT
Select Input Signal 
(*):Press the INPUT button.RGB IN 1 →RGB IN 2 →VIDEO IN  →S-VIDEO IN  →COMPONENT VIDEO ( →RGB IN 1) Select RGB Input :  Press the RGB button.VIDEO IN / S-VIDEO IN / COMPONENT VIDEO  →RGB IN 1 / RGB IN 2
RGB IN 1  →RGB IN 2 ( →RGB IN 1)
Select Video Input : Press the VIDEO button.RGB IN 1 / RGB IN 2  →VIDEO IN / S-VIDEO IN / COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO IN  →S-VIDEO IN  →COMPONENT VIDEO ( →VIDEO IN)
•  The selected signal name is displayed for approximately 3 seconds when \
the input
signal is changed.
POSITION
Set/Clear Position Adjustment Mode : Press the POSITION button.The [ ] icon is displayed in the POSITION mode.
Image Position Adjustment:Press the  , , and  buttons in the
POSITION mode.
•  Valid only in the MAGNIFY mode with a video signal is input.
•  After approximately 10 seconds of inactivity the [ ] icon is extinguished and the
POSITION mode is cleared automatically.
•  , , and 
buttons may operate as the mouse control button. Refer to page 4.
RESET (*)
Initialize Each Item  : Select an item and press the RESET button.
Initialize Position Adjustment  : Press the RESET button and the
POSITION mode. This function is valid only when RGB signal is input.
•  Valid except for the VOLUME, LANGUAGE and H PHASE.
•  The RESET button may operate as the mouse control button. Refer to page\
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MAGNIFY
Set MAGNIFY Mode :  Press the MAGNIFY  button.
Move Magnified Area : Run the POSITION in the MAGNIFY mode.
Adjust Magnification : Press the MAGNIFY  /  button in MAGNIFY
mode.
Clear MAGNIFY Mode : Press the MAGNIFY  button.
• The MAGNIFY mode is cleared by running or setting the AUTO, ASPECT, INP\
UT
SELECT or VIDEO, or by changing the input signal.
OFF
FREEZE
Set/Clear FREEZE Mode : Press the FREEZE button. The [II] icon is
displayed, and the image is frozen, in the FREEZE mode.
•  The FREEZE mode is cleared by running or setting POSITION, VOLUME, MUTE\
,
Automatic Adjustment, BLANK ON/OFF, or MENU ON/OFF, or by changing the
input signal.
•  Do not forget to clear frozen static images.
•  Use the remote control transmitter at a distance of approximately 5m fr\
om the sensor on
the front of the projector, and within a range of 30 °left-right. Strong light and obstacles will
interfere with operation of the remote control transmitter.NOTE