3M Multimedia Projector Mp8725 Operators Manual

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Front View
Side View
EPS-08A
OI
12AUDIO
OUT AUDIO INAC IN
12RGB INVIDEO S-VIDEO IN
(L)
MONO(R) AUDIO INCONTROL RGB OUT
LockUnlock
4.2    How To Use Height Adjustment Feet
Adjust the image elevation using the height adjustment at the front of the projector.
1. Raise the front end of the projector so the foot is not touching the table top.
2. Push the lock button to unlock the foot.
3. Extend or retract the foot to the desired height.
4. Release the lock button to lock the foot into position.
5. For fine adjustments, rotate the foot.
Caution
Do not unlock the foot adjuster if the projector is not supported. If the foot adjuster does not lock
completely, turn the foot adjuster slightly before locking.
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Figure 4.3 Height Adjustment 
						

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ENGLISHSETUP INPUT  IMAGE  OPT.
VOLUME
BRIGHT
CONTRAST
V.POSIT
H.POSIT
H.PHASE
H.SIZE
COLOR  BAL121
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800AUTOVOLUME
BRIGHT
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
COLOR
TINT
COLOR  BAL
SETUP INPUT  IMAGE  OPT.
4.3 SETUP
The SETUP sub-menu is used to adjust and move the image position. The projector will display either the RGB
(Figure 4.4) or Video (Figure 4.5) menu according to the input source being projected.
RGB signal input Video signal input
4 Note
¥ TINT cannot be adjusted with a PAL or M-PAL video signal input.
¥ TINT, COLOR and SHARPNESS cannot be adjusted with an RGB signal input.
¥ V. POSIT, H. POSIT, H. PHASE and H. SIZE cannot be adjusted with a VIDEO signal input.
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Adjustment Item
VOLUME
BRIGHT
(BRIGHTNESS)
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
COLOR
TINT
V.POSIT
(V.POSITION)
H.POSIT
(H.POSITION)
H.PHASE
H.SIZE
COLOR  BALDetails of adjustment
Decrease Increase
Dark
 Bright
Lower
Higher
Soft
Sharp
Less
More
Red
Green
Moves the picture up or down.*
Moves the picture left or right.*
Decreases the picture flicker*
Widens or Narrows the horizontal size of picture*
Red 
 Blue
Default
Figure 4.4 RGB SignalFigure 4.5 Video Signal
*Select Auto to engage automatic adjustment function. The software application running on your computer must be at
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4.4 INPUT
The menu INPUT sub-menu (Figure 4.6) is used to select the input source. The VIDEO values (Figure 4.7) have
additional values that can be selected.
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Figure 4.6 Input Menu Figure 4.7
Value
Selects the video signal
format Auto, NTSC, PAL,
SECAM, NTSC 4.43,
M-PAL, N-PAL Adjustment
Area
RGB1
RGB2
VideoValue
Screen
System
Value
Selects the RGB1 terminal
Selects the RGB2 terminal
Selects the VIDEO terminal
RGB1
RGB2
VIDEO SETUP   INPUT   IMAGE   OPT.RGB1
RGB2
VIDEO SETUP   INPUT   IMAGE   OPT.AUTO
NTSC
PAL
SECAM
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Adjustment
Screen
MIRROR
BLANK
REVEAL
MESSAGEValue
Inverts the picture horizontally or vertically.
H : INVERT Inverts the picture horizontally.
V : INTERT Inverts the picture vertically.
H&V : INVERT Inverts the picture horizontally and vertically.
Selects the blank color.
Selects reveal speed.
Turn ON or OFF on-screen messages.
4.5 IMAGE
The IMAGE sub-menu is used to change the image characteristics.
SETUP INPUT  IMAGE  OPT.
MIRROR
BLANK
REVEAL
MESSAGE
SETUP INPUT  IMAGE  OPT.
WHITE
BLUE
BLACK
BLANK
SETUP INPUT  IMAGE  OPT.
NORMAL
H :  INVERT
V  :  INVERT
H&V :
     INVERT
MIRROR
SETUP INPUT  IMAGE  OPT.
FAST
MEDIUM
SLOW
REVEAL
SETUP INPUT  IMAGE  OPT.
TURN ON
TURN OFF
MESSAGE
Figure 4.8 Image Adjustment Screens 
						

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4.6 OPT
The OPT. sub-menu allows you to control communication function.
ADJUSTMENT                                          VALUE DEFAULT
SCREEN
COM. SPEEDSelects the data speed of transmission. (For mouse emulation-1200) 1200
Selects the data format of transmission.
COM. BITS7N1... 7 data-bits, No parity, 1 stop bit. (For mouse emulation-7N1) 7N1
8N1... 8 data-bits, No parity, 1 stop bit.
TIMERSets the timer (in minutes). Ñ
LANGUAGESelects the language on-screen menu. Ñ
(English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Norwegian, Dutch)
AUTO OFFSelects how long projector will stay on, if no input is detected. Ñ
Select 
0 to disable this function.
START UPEnable/Disable Startup Screen. TURN ON
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SETUP INPUT  IMAGE  OPT.
COM. SPEED
COM. BITS
TIMER
LANGUAGE
AUTO OFF
STARTUP
SETUP INPUT  IMAGE  OPT.
1200
2400
4800
9600
19200
COM. SPEED
(bps)
SETUP INPUT  IMAGE  OPT.
7N1
8N1
COM. BITS
SETUP INPUT  IMAGE  OPT.
10  min.
TIMER
SETUP INPUT  IMAGE  OPT.
ENGLISH
FRANCAIS
DEUTSCH
ESPANOL
ITALIANO
NORSK
NEDERLANDSLANGUAGE
SETUP INPUT  IMAGE  OPT.
 0  min.
STOP      
AUTO  OFF
SETUP INPUT  IMAGE  OPT.
TURN ON
TURN OFF
STARTUP
Figure 4.9 OPT Adjustment Screens 
						

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5.1 Cleaning the Air Filter
4 Note
Clean the air filter about every 50 hours, or when CHECK THE AIR FLOW is displayed.
1. Turn off the MAIN POWER switch of the projector and pull out power cord. Let cool for 20 minutes.
2. Press tab (2) to release air filter door.
3. Carefully remove foam air filter screen (3) from air filter door.
4. Vacuum air filter and door to remove dust and dirt.
5. Re-install the air filter and replace the air filter door.
4 Note
If air flow is restricted due to dust accumulation on filter, the projector may shut down due to over heating. The
message CHECK THE AIR FLOW will display if ventilation becomes restricted.
Section 5: Maintenance
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Figure 5.1 Remove Air Filter
Power
1
3
EPS-09A
STANDBY/ON
INPUT
MUTE
MENU
RESET
LAMP
TEMP
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6.1 Lamp
The following symptoms may indicate a lamp in need of replacement:
¥ LAMP indicator lights up red.
¥ CHANGE THE LAMP message appears on the screen.
4 Note
This lamp contains mercury. Consult your local hazardous waste regulations and dispose of this lamp in a
proper manner.
6.2 Display Lamp Operation Hours
To determine the lamp operation hours,  follow these steps:
1. While the projector is running, press and hold the timer button on the remote control for 3 seconds.
2. The operating time of the lamp will be displayed.  If the operating hours are greater than 1,700 the
CHANGE THE LAMP, AFTER REPLACING LAMP RESET THE LAMP TIMER message will
appear.  If the hours are greater than 1,979 the following message will appear, POWER WILL TURN
OFF AFTER 
20 HOURS  The number of hours left until shut down will decrease until 0 hour is
reached, then power will be turned off.
4 Note
After 2000 hours, the projector will only run for 10 minute intervals when restarted until the lamp is replaced and
the lamp timer is reset. The message CHANGE THE LAMP will blink at projector start up to remind you to
change the lamp.
3. To display the total lamp hours, press and hold for 3 seconds, the Reset button on the projector or
Timer button on the remote control.
4. To reset the lamp timer, press the Reset button on the projector or Menu On button on the remote
while the total lamp hours are displayed. Use the arrow button on the projector or the disc pad to
select 0 (or CANCEL).
Section 6: Lamp
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6.3 Replacing the Lamp
4 Note
an old or p reviously used lamp as a  replacement lamp.
4  Note
Reset the lamp operation hours. See section 6.2 for details.
To  reduce the risk of severe bu rns, allow the p rojector to cool for at least 45 minutes befo re  replacing the
Caution
T o  reduce the risk of cuts to fingers f rom sharp metal fittings and/or dec reasing image quality by touching
Caution
Figu re 6.1 Lamp Module
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Section 7: Troubleshooting
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7.1 Sympton/Solution Table
Symptom Cause Solution
Power cannot be ¥ The Main power is not turned on. ¥ Turn the MAIN POWER switch on.
turned on. ¥ The power cord is disconnected. ¥ Insert the power cord into an AC socket.
¥ 60 seconds have not elpsed since ¥ Wait 60 seconds before turning on power.
the power was turned off.
No picture and sound ¥ The setting of the input source is not ¥ Set the correct input using the input select button of
correct. the projector or the remote control
¥ RGB/Video/Audio wiring to projector is ¥ Connect the cable to correct input/output source.
not correct.
Sound is heard with no ¥ RGB/Video/Audio wiring to projector ¥ Connect the cable to correct input/output source.
picture  is not correct.
¥ The brightness is set fully to dark. ¥ Press the MENU button and increase BRIGHTNESS.
Picture is displayed with ¥ Audio wiring to projector is not correct. ¥ Connect the cable to correct input/output source.
no sound ¥ The volume is set to minimum. ¥ Press the VOL button and increase VOLUME
¥ The unit is muted. ¥ Press the MUTE button.
Color is weak and tint is ¥ The color and tint have been adjusted ¥ Adjust the color and tint correctly.
incorrect incorrectly.
Picture is dark ¥ The brightness and contrast has been ¥ Adjust the brightness and contrast correctly.
adjusted incorrectly.
¥ The lamp needs to be replaced. ¥ Replace the lamp with a new one.
Picture is not clear ¥ Projector is out of focus. ¥ Adjust the focus.
LAMP indicator lights ¥ Lamp will not ignite.¥ Turn off power and let cool for 20 minutes, then restart.
red.¥ If problem persists call your dealer.
LAMP indicator blinks ¥ Lamp door is open.¥ Lamp door is closed.
red. ¥
Lamp module is not connected correctly.¥ Insert lamp module and ensure that it is secured properly.
TEMP indicator lights ¥ Temperature inside projector ¥ Do not block the ventilation holes.
 red. is too hot. ¥ Clean air filter
TEMP indicator blinks ¥ Cooling fan may be obstructed by ¥ Align metal screen.
 red. metal screen under foam air filter. ¥ If fan blade is still obstructed, call service.
Both LAMP indicator and ¥ Lamp operating time is greater ¥ Change the projector lamp and reset the lamp
ON indicator blink red. than 2,000 hours. operation hours to zero.
Error Message Displays
NO INPUT IS DETECTED.
SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE.
CHANGE THE LAMP.
AFTER REPLACING LAMP
RESET THE LAMP TIMER.
CHANGE THE LAMP.
AFTER REPLACING LAMP
RESET THE LAMP TIMER
THE POWER WILL TURN
OFF AFTER 20 HR.
CHANGE THE LAMP.
(Blinking message)
CHECK THE AIR FLOW.Cause
The projector is not detecting a signal.
The horizontal frequency of input signal
exceeds projector capability.
Lamp operation time is greater than 1,700
hours.
Lamp operation time is greater than 1,979
hours which leaves 20 hours of lamp time.
Lamp operating time is greater than 2000
hours. Safety feature shuts projector down
after 10 minutes.
Air flow to cooling fan is blocked.Solution
Check cable connections to input device. Input device not
connected to this input mode, switch to next mode.
Switch projector to correct resolution.
See Appendix A.5
Change the projector lamp and reset the lamp operation
hours to zero.
Change the projection lamp and reset the lamp operation
hours to zero.
Change the projector lamp and reset the lamp operation
hours to zero.
Clear air flow path to fan and clean air filter.
7.2 Message/Solution Table 
						

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Section 8: Accessories
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.
AccessoriesPart Number
Ultra-high performance lamp module, 120 W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  78-6969-8778-9
Power cord (US) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26-1011-8852-7
Power cord (UK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  78-8118-3304-1
Power cord (Germany) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  78-8118-3303-3
VGA cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  78-8118-3401-5
MAC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26-1011-3308-2
S-video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26-1011-3419-0
3-conductor video/audio cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  78-8118-3306-6
Serial mouse cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  78-8118-3426-2
PS/2 mouse cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  78-8118-3424-7
ADB mouse cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  78-8118-3425-4
Stereo mini jack cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26-1012-0683-2
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  78-8118-3534-3
Not Included with Basic PacketPart Number
Ceiling mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  78-6969-8781-3
Adjustable height suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  78-6969-8312-7
Shipping case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  78-6969-8779-7
Soft carry case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  78-6969-8780-5
RS-232 control cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  78-8118-3312-4
Document Camera - 120 VAC 60 Hz (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  78-6969-8578-3
Document Camera - 220 VAC 50 Hz (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  78-6969-8724-3
How to Order
Please order these parts through your dealer, or contact 3M Customer Service at the following number:
In U.S. or Canada: 1-800-328-1371
In other locations, contact your 3M Sales office.
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