3M Liquid Crystal Projector Mp8775 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
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 Filters ..............................................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\
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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.
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
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ZOOMFOCUS
STANDBY/ONLASERBLANKRGBVIDEO
AUTO
MENU
MENU SELECTKEYSTONE
RESET
FREEZEPinPMAGNIFY
POSITION
OFFVOLUME
MUTE
Remote Control Transmitter
Batteries 
for Remote Control Transmitter Component Video
Cable 
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Quick Start Guide
Stereo Mini-CableS-Video
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Video/Audio Cable 
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Part Names
Control Panel
(Refer to P.9 OPERATIONS)
Front/Right View
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Terminal Panel
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Terminal
Panel
DVI Terminal
S-VIDEO Terminal
VIDEO Terminal
AUDIO(MONO)/L
Terminal
AUDIO R Terminal
USB Terminal
AUDIO   IN AUDIO
OUT
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MENU
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ZOOM Button
KEYSTONE Button
STANDBY/ON Button
LAMP Indicator
POWER IndicatorFOCUS Button
INPUT Button
MENU Button
RESET Button
TEMP Indicator
Remote Control Sensor
Lens
Filter Cover
( Air Filter )
Foot Adjuster
Lens CapControl Panel
Ventilation Openings
(exhaust)
Carrying Handle
Filter cover
Air Filter and Intake
for the Cooling Fan
Foot Adjuster
Remote Control Sensor
Speaker
Power Switch
AC Inlet 
(to Power Cord)
RGB IN 1 Terminal
RGB IN 2 Terminal
RGB OUT Terminal
CONTROL Terminal
AUDIO IN RGB1/DVI TerminalAUDIO IN RGB2 TerminalAUDIO OUT Terminal
COMPONENT VIDEO 
Y Terminal
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REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER
(Refer to P.9 OPERATIONS)
•  Keep the remote control transmitter away from children and pets.
•  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\
. 
•  Do not place the remote control transmitter close to the cooling fan of\
 the projector.
•  Do not disassemble the remote control transmitter.
NOTE
ZOOM Button
These functions work when the mouse control function is activated. Remem\
ber, the POSITION,
BLANK ON and MENU ON functions disable the mouse control function.
WARNING•  The laser pointer of the remote control transmitter is used in place of\
 a
finger or rod. Never look directly into the laser beam outlet or point t\
he laser beam at
other people. The laser beam can cause vision problems.
CAUTION
• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. 
FOCUS Button
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BLANK
RGB
VIDEO
AUTO
MENU
MENU SELE CTKEYSTONE
RESET
FREE ZE
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MAGNIFY
POSITION
OFF
VOLUME
MUTE
Complies with 21 CFR 1040. 10 and 1040. 11 except for deviations
pursuant  to  Laser  Notice  No.50,  dated  2001.7.26
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CAUTIONLASER  RADIATION-
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
MAX. OUTPUT:  1mW
WAVE LENGTH:   650nmCLASS2 LASER PRODUCTLASER RADIATION
IEC60825-1 : 1993+A1:1997MAX.   OUTPUT:  1mW
WAVE LENGTH:  650nmDO NOT STARE INTO BEAMCLASS2 LASER PRODUCT
AVOID  EXPOSURE-
LASER RADIATIONS IS
EMITTED   FROM   THIS
APERTURE
STANDBY/ON Button
LASER Button
VIDEO Button
Disk Pad
Used to operate the
mouse shift function and
left click function.
AUTO Button
MENU Button
MENU SELECT Button
Used to click the left
mouse button.
, , , Button
Used to operate the
mouse shift function.
MAGNIFY Button BLANK Button
RGB Button
MOUSE / RIGHT Button
Used to click the right
mouse button.
RESET Button
Used to click the right
mouse button.
FREEZE Button
MUTE Button PinP Button KEYSTONE Button
VOLUME Button
POSITION Button 
						

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Loading the Batteries
Install the AA batteries into the remote control
transmitter.
1. Remove the battery cover.
Push the knob while lifting up the battery cover.
2. Load the batteries. Make sure the plus and minus poles are correctly
oriented.
3. Close the battery cover.
1 2
Replace the batteries when remote control transmitter operation becomes \
difficult.NOTE
CAUTION•
 Use only the specified batteries with this remote control
transmitter. Also, do not mix new and old batteries. This could cause 
battery cracking or leakage, which could result in fire or personal inju\
ry.
•  When loading the batteries, make sure the plus and minus terminals are
correctly oriented as indicated in the remote control transmitter. Incor\
rect
orientation could cause battery cracking or leakage, which could result \
in
personal injury or pollution of the surrounding environment.
•  When you dispose the battery, you should obey the law in the relative a\
rea or
country.
•  Keep the battery away from children and pets.
•  When not to be used for an extended period, remove the batteries from t\
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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)]b
[inches (cm)]
Min.Max.
40  (1.0)55  (1.4)73  (1.9)1    (3)
60  (1.5)85  (2.2)114  (2.9)2    (4)
80  (2.0)114  (2.9)151  (3.8)2    (6)
100  (2.5)144  (3.7)191  (4.9)3    (7)
120  (3.0)176  (4.5)231  (5.9)3    (9)
150  (3.8)220  (5.6)282  (7.2)4  (11)
200  (5.0)291  (7.4)386  (9.8)6  (15)
Angle Adjustment
Use the foot adjusters on the bottom of the
projector to adjust the projection angle. It is
variable within 0 ˚ to 9 ˚ approximately.
1. Lift up the front side of the projector, and pressing the foot adjuster button, adjust the
projection angle.
2. Release the button to lock at the desired angle.
3. Use the foot adjusters for fine adjustment. Do not force the adjuster screws.
This could damage the adjusters or cause the
lock to fail.
Foot Adjusters
The projection distances shown in the table below
are for full size (1024 x 768 dots).
a: Distance from the projector to the screen. (±10%)
b : Distance from the lens center to the bottom of the
screen. (±10%)
Table 1. Installation Reference
b
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Lens center
Screen
CAUTION•
 Do not release the foot adjuster button unless the projector is
being held; otherwise, the projector could overturn or fingers could get\
caught and cause personal injury.
Variable within the range of approximately 0 °- 9 °
CAUTION• Install the projector in a suitable environment according to instructio\
ns of
the  “Product Safety Guide” and this manual.
•  When you fix this unit with a metal tool and the like, you must connect\
 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 positio\
n. 
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 resid\
ue may buildup
on critical parts (i.e.LCD panel, Lens Assy etc.). 
						

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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.
•  To select the DVI input, the computer may need some settings. See the m\
anuals of the computer for details.
•  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.
•  When the DVI terminal is used, the RGB OUT terminal may not function.NOTE
CAUTION• Incorrect connecting could result in fire or electrical shock.
Please 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 side.\
 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
Analog RGB inputRGB IN 1VGA cable with D-sub 15-pin jack
and inch thread screwsRGB IN 2
Analog RGB outputRGB OUT
Digital RGB inputDVIDVI cable with inch thread screws
Audio input
(from the computer)
AUDIO IN [RGB 1] / [DVI]
(interlocked with RGB IN 1 or DVI)
Audio cable with stereo mini jackAUDIO IN [RGB 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-VIDEOS-video cable with mini DIN 4-pin jack
Video inputVIDEOVideo/audio cable
Component video input
COMPONENT VIDEO Y
Component video cableCOMPONENT VIDEO CB/PB
COMPONENT VIDEO CR/PR
Audio input
(from video equipment)AUDIO (MONO)/LVideo/Audio cable
or Audio cable with RCA jack
AUDIO R
Audio outputAUDIO OUTAudio cable with stereo mini jack 
						

							AUDIO   IN AUDIOOUT
RGB  1
DIGITALRGB  2
RGB  OUT
CONTROL
RGB  IN                    2
COMPO NENT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
(MONO)/L AUDIO
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B/PB
CR/PR
DIGTAL
USB
Example of System Setup
S-Video Tape
Recorder 
Computer (desktop type)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), or by connecting a DVI cable with DVI terminal (DDC 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 InletPower 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.
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OPERATIONS OPERATIONS
Power ON
1. 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. Remove the lens
cap.
5. Adjust picture size using the ZOOM button.
6. Adjust focus using the FOCUS button .
Power OFF
1. Press the STANDBY/ON button  on the control panel or the remote control transmitter. 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. Attach the lens cap.
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STANDBY/ON ButtonPOWER Indicator
ZOOMFOCUS
STANDBY/ONLASERBLANK
RGBVIDEO
AUTO
MENU
MENU SELECT
KEYSTONE
RESET
FREEZE
PinP
MAGNIFY
POSITION
OFF
VOLUME
MUTE
STANDBY/
ON Button
ZOOM button
FOCUS button
• 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.
FOCUS button
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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  →DVI 
→ VIDEO  →S-VIDEO  →COMPONENT VIDEO ( →RGB IN 1) 
Select RGB Input :  Press the RGB button.VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT VIDEO  →RGB IN 1/RGB IN 2/DVI
RGB IN 1  →RGB IN 2  →DVI ( →RGB IN 1)
Select Video Input : Press the VIDEO button.RGB IN 1/RGB IN 2/DVI  →VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO  →S-VIDEO  →COMPONENT VIDEO ( →VIDEO)
•  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, WHISPER 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 i\
nput
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