3M Multimedia Projector Mp8749 Operators Manual

							MP8749
Multimedia Projector
Operators Guide 
						

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Page
PROJECTOR FEATURES................2
PREPARATIONS ..............................2
PART NAMES ...................................4
SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR .....6
CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES ......8
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL ..13
TURNING ON THE POWER ...........14
TURNING OFF THE POWER .........16
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME ...........17
TEMPORARILY MUTING
THE SOUND....................................17
ADJUSTING THE POSITION..........18
USING THE AUTOMATIC
ADJUSTMENT FEATURE ..............19
CORRECTING 
KEYSTONE DISTORTIONS ...........20
USING THE MAGNIFY FEATURE ..21
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FREEZING THE SCREEN ..............21
SIGNAL SEARCHING.....................22
SELECTING THE ASPECT RATIO..22
TEMPORARILY 
BLANKING THE SCREEN..............22
USING THE MENU FUNCTIONS ...23
MULTIFUNCTIONAL SETTINGS ...24
OPERATING THE PC SCREEN .....29

THE LAMP ......................................30
THE AIR FILTER.............................32
THE HANDLE .................................34
OTHER CARE ................................34
WHAT TO DO WHEN 
YOU THINK A MACHINE 
DEFECT HAS OCCURRED ...........35
SPECIFICATIONS...........................38
ACCESSORIES...............................39
CONTENTS
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
• 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 no\
t permitted without express written authority.
TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT :
• PS/2, VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of the International Busine\
ss Machines Corporation.
•  Apple, Mac and ADB are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
•  VESA and SVGA are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Associat\
ion.
•  Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
•  All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
NOTE
WARNINGPlease read the Product Safety Guide and this Operators Guide 
thoroughly to ensure correct usage through understanding. 
After reading, store this instruction manual in a safe place for future \
reference. 
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Ultra High BrightnessCrisp, ultra-bright presentations is achieved
by using a UHB (ultra high brightness) lamp
and a highly efficient optical system
Partial Magnification FunctionInteresting parts of images can be magnified
for closer viewing 
Keystone Distortion CorrectionQuick correction of distorted images electrically
Whisper Mode EquippedSpecial mode is available for reducing
projector noise to achieve quieter operation
PREPARATIONSYour projector should come with the items
shown below. Check to make sure that all the
items are included. Contact your dealer if
anything is missing. 
Two AA batteries
(for the remotecontrol)
PROJECTORFEATURESThis liquid crystal projector is used to project
various computer signals as well as NTSC / PAL /
SECAM video signals onto a screen. Little space
is required for installation and large images can
easily be realized.
•  Keep the original packing material for future reshipment.NOTE
Handle
STANDBY/ONLASERBLANKRGBVIDEO
AUTO
MENU
ENTERKEYSTONE
RESET
FREEZE
ASPECTESC
MAGNIFYPOSITION
OFF
ONVOLUME
SEARCHMUTE
Remote Control
Projector 
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1Connect your devices to the projector
Connect your computer, VCR and/or other
devices you will be using to the projector.
Insert the batteries into the remote
control2
3Connect the power cord
(1) Connect the connector of the electrical power cord to the AC inlet of th\
e main unit.
(2) Firmly plug the power cords plug into the outlet
WARNINGPrecautions to observe in regards to the power cord: 
Please use extra caution when connecting the projectors power cord as i\
ncorrect 
or faulty connections may result in FIRE AND/OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Please\
 adhere 
to the following safety guidelines to insure safe operation of the proje\
ctor:
• Only plug the power cord into outlets rated for use with the power cord\
s specified voltage range.
• Only use the power cord that came with the projector.
• NEVER ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE GROUND CONNECTION OF THE THREE- PRONGED PLUG!
• Make sure that you firmly connect the power cord to the projector and w\
all outlet. 
™
(1)
(2)
Power outlet
Power cord AC inlet
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PART NAMESTHE PROJECTOR
Indicates the corresponding
reference page
Power SwitchAC Inlet
(to the Power Cord)
Ventilation Openings
(Intake) Zoom Ring
Focus Ring
Remote Control
Sensor
Slide lens door
Speaker
Handle Hook
STANDBY/ON Button
KEYSTONE Button
Foot Adjuster Button
Filter Cover
Rear Foot Adjuster
INPUT Button
LAMP Indicator
TEMP Indicator
POWER Indicator
RESET Button
MENU Button
Ventilation Openings
(exhaust)
TERMINAL PANEL
S-VIDEO Port
COMPONENT VIDEO Y Port
C
B/PBPort
C
R/PRPort
VIDEO IN Port
AUDIO IN R Port AUDIO IN L Port
AUDIO IN 1 Port
AUDIO IN 2 Port
AUDIO OUT Port
Remote Control
Sensor
RGB IN 1 
Port
RGB IN 2 Port
CONTROL Port
RGB OUT Port
USB Port
AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN
AUD IO
IN AUDIO OUT
1 12
2 USBRGB  IN
RGB  OUT CONTROL
(                                 )
Foot Adjuster 






Air Filter and Intake for the Cooling Fan


























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THE REMOTE CONTROL
RGB buttonVIDEO button
KEYSTONE button
ENTER button
RESET button
BLANK button
LASER button
MOUSE / RIGHT
Button
Disk Pad
MENU button
AUTO button
,,,
Cursor buttons
POSITION button
ASPECT button
MAGNIFY button
ESC button
FREEZE button
MUTE button
VOLUME button
SEARCH button
STANDBY/ONLASERBLANK
RGBVIDEO
AUTO
MENU
ENTER
KEYSTONE
RESET
FREEZE
ASPECT
ESC
MAGNIFY
POSITION
OFF
ON
VOLUME
SEARCH
MUTE
STANDBY/ON
button
• Keep the remote control away from children and pets.
• Do not give the remote control any physical impact. Take care not to dr\
op. 
• Do not place the heavy objects on the remote control.
• Do not wet the remote control or place it on any wet object. 
• Do not place the remote control close to the cooling fan of the project\
or.
• Do not disassemble the remote control.NOTE
WARNINGThe laser pointer of the remote control is used in place of a finger
or rod. Never look directly into the laser beam outlet or point the lase\
r beam at
other people. The laser beam can cause vision problems.
Complies with 21 CFR 1040. 10 and 1040. 11 except for deviations
pursuant  to  Laser  Notice  No.50,  dated  2001.7.26
SMK CORPORATION6-5-5  Togoshi  Shinagawa-ku,  Tokyo,  JAPAN 142-8511MANUFACTURED    Novemver  2001PLACE  OF   MANUFACTURER:   A
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
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Angle Adjustment
1Lift up the front side of the
projector, and pressing the foot
adjuster button, adjust the
projection angle.
2Release the button to lock at the desired angle.
3Turn 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.
Use the foot adjusters on the bottom of the projector to adjust the proj\
ection
angle. It is variable within 0˚ to 9 ˚ approximately.
CAUTION• Install the projector in a suitable environment according to instruction\
s
of the “Product Safety Guide” and this Operators Guide.
• If you press the elevator buttons without holding the projector, the pr\
ojector might crash down, overturn, smash your fingers and possibly result in malfunct\
ion. 
To prevent damaging the projector and injuring yourself, ALWAYS HOLD THE\
PROJECTOR whenever using the elevator buttons to adjust the elevator fee\
t. 
SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR
Press the foot adjuster button
Rear Foot Adjuster
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Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size\
 and
projection distance.
Adjusting the Screen Size and Projection Distance
If 4:3 aspect ratio
4
3
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%)
Top View
Side View
a
Screen size [inches (m)]a[inches (m)]
Min.Max.
40  (1.0)47  (1.2)59  (1.5)
60  (1.5)71  (1.8)87  (2.2)
80  (2.0)94  (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)217  (5.5)
200  (5.0)240  (6.1)287 (7.3)
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Display monitors
DVD players
VCRs
Laptop computers
Desktop computers
Indicates the
corresponding
reference page
ATTENTIONPrecautions to observe when connecting other devices to the projector :
• Whenever attempting to connect other devices to the projector, please th\
oroughlyread the manual of each device to be connected.
• TURN OFF ALL DEVICES prior to connecting them to the projector. Attempti\
ng to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely loud noise\
s or other
abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device\
 and/or
projector. Refer to the “TECHNICAL” for the pin assignment of connectors and RS-232C communication data.
• Make sure that you connect devices to the correct port. Incorrect connec\
tion may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector.
• Some cables may have to be used with core set. Use the accessory cable o\
r a  designated-type cable for the connection. For cables that have a core on\
ly at one
end, connect the core to the projector.
• Secure the screws on the connectors and tighten.
CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES 
Devices You Can Connect to the Projector
(Refer to this section for planning your device
configuration to use for your presentation.)
CAUTIONIncorrect connecting could result in fire or electrical shock. Please
read the Product Safety Guide and this “Operators Guide”.
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Ports and Cables
Refer to the table below to find out which projector port and cable to u\
se for connecting a
given device. Use this table for determining which cables to prepare.
About Plug-and-Play Capability
• This projector is compatible with VESA DDC 1/2B. Plug-and-Play can be a\
chieved by
connecting this projector to computers that are VESA DDC (display data \
channel)
compatible. Please take advantage of this function by connecting the acc\
essory RGB
cable to the RGB IN 1 port (DDC 1/2B compatible). Plug-and-Play may no\
t work
properly if any other type of connection is attempted.
•  Plug-and-Play is a system composed of the computer, its operating syste\
m and
peripheral equipment (i.e. display devices).
•  Please use the standard drivers as this projector is a Plug-and-Play mo\
nitor. 
•  Plug-and-Play may not function properly with some type of computers. Us\
e the RGB
IN 2 port if Plug-and-Play does not function correctly.
NOTE
FunctionProjector PortConnection Cables
RGB inputRGB IN 1RGB 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)
USB mouse controlUSBUSB cable
PS/2 mouse control
CONTROL
PS/2 mouse cable
ADB mouse controlADB mouse cable
Serial mouse controlSerial mouse cable
RS-232C communicationRS-232C cable
S-video inputS-VIDEO INS-video cable with mini DIN 4-pin jack
Video inputVIDEO INAudio/video cable
Component video input
COMPONENT VIDEO Y
Component video cableCOMPONENT VIDEO CB/PB
COMPONENT VIDEO CR/PR
Audio input
(from video equipment)AUDIO IN LAudio/video cable or 
Audio cable with RCA jack
AUDIO IN R
Audio outputAUDIO OUTAudio cable with stereo mini jack
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