Page 2 - CONTENTS; Thank you for purchasing this projector.; WARNING; SETTING UP; MP
1 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 not permitted w...
Page 3 - Whisper Mode Equipped; PREPARATIONS; remote; PROJECTOR; RGB cable
2 ● Ultra High Brightness Crisp, ultra-bright presentations is achievedby using a UHB (ultra high brightness) lampand a highly efficient optical system ● Partial Magnification Function Interesting parts of images can be magnifiedfor closer viewing ● Keystone Distortion Correction Quick correction of...
Page 4 - Precautions to observe in regards to the power cord:
3 1 Connect your devices to the projector Connect your computer, VCR and/or otherdevices you will be using to the projector. Insert the batteries into the remotecontrol 2 12 3 Connect the power cord (1) Connect the connector of the electrical power cord to the AC inlet of the main unit. (2) Firmly p...
Page 5 - PART NAMES; THE PROJECTOR
4 PART NAMES THE PROJECTOR Indicates the correspondingreference page AC power inlet(to the Power Cord) 3 Ventilation Openings(Intake) Power switch Zoom ring 15 Focus ring 15 Remote sensor 13 Lens Slide Lens Door 14 Foot Adjuster 6 Air filter 26 KEYSTONE button 20 2 STANDBY/ON button 14 INPUT button ...
Page 7 - Angle Adjustment; CAUTION; of the accompanying manual “Product Safety Guide” and this manual.; SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR; Press the foot adjuster button
6 Angle Adjustment 1 Lift up the front side of theprojector, and pressing the footadjuster button, adjust theprojection angle 2 Release the button to lock at thedesired angle 3 Make the rear foot adjuster screw toadjust the left-right slope Use the foot adjusters on the bottom of the projector to ad...
Page 8 - Adjusting the Screen Size and Projection Distance; Top view; The screen; Side view
7 Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size andprojection distance. Adjusting the Screen Size and Projection Distance Top view a b Lens center The screen Side view Top view a b Lens center The screen Side view If 4:3 aspect ratio If 16:9 aspect ratio 4 3 9 16 The value...
Page 9 - ATTENTION; CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES
8 DVD players 11 VCRs 11 Laptop computers 10 Desktop computers 10 Indicates thecorrespondingreference page ATTENTION Precautions to observe when connecting other devices to the projector • Whenever attempting to connect other devices to the projector, please thoroughly read the manual of each device...
Page 10 - Ports and Cables; NOTE
9 Ports and Cables Refer to the table below to find out which projector port and cable to use for connecting agiven 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 achieved by conne...
Page 11 - Connecting to a Computer; modes will not be possible with this projector.
10 Laptop computer Desktop computer CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES (continued) Connecting to a Computer ATTENTION Whenever attempting to connect a laptop computer to the projector, be sure to activate the laptop's RGB external image output (set the laptop to CRTdisplay or to simultaneous LCD and CRT displa...
Page 12 - Connecting to a DVD Player
11 DVD player VCR Connecting to a DVD Player Connecting to a VCR B C A If using a component video connection If using an audio/video connection COMPONENT VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO/VIDEO IN AUDIO/VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT If using a S-video connection COMPONENT cable AUDIO/VIDEO cable...
Page 13 - USING THE REMOTE CONTROL; Precautions to observe in regards to the batteries; Putting batteries into the remote control unit
1 Remove the battery cover Slide back and remove the battery cover in the direction of thearrow. Insert the batteries Align and insert the two AA batteries (that came with theprojector) according to their plus and minus terminals (asindicated in the remote control). Close the battery cover Replace t...
Page 14 - Precautions to observe when using the remote control; won't be using the remote control for an extended period.; Operating the remote control
13 • The remote control works with both the projector's front and rear remotesensors. • The range of the remote sensor on the front is 3 meters with a 90-degreerange (45 degrees to the left andright of the remote sensor), and backis 3 meters with a 60-degree range. • Since the remote control uses in...
Page 15 - Open the slide lens door; TURNING ON THE POWER; Control panel; Precautions; When the power is ON, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the; Turn the
14 1 Make sure that the power cord is firmly andcorrectly connected to the projector and outlet 2 Turn on the projector'spower Set the power switch to [ | ] (ON).The projector will go to STANDBYmode and the POWER indicatorwill light to solid orange. 3 Press the STANDBY/ON button (controlpanel or rem...
Page 16 - Using the remote control; Selecting an Input Signal
15 RGB 6 Use the zoom ring to adjust thescreen size 7 Use the focus ring to focus thepicture 5 If selecting RGB inputPress the RGB button Press this button to swich to the devicesconnected to RGB IN as illustratedbelow. If selecting video inputPress the VIDEO button Press this button to toggle betwe...
Page 17 - TURNING OFF THE POWER; • Except in
16 VIDEO ASPECT MUTE KEYSTONE FREEZE OFF ON MENU POSITION ENTER ESC RESET VOLUME MAGNIFY AUTO BLANK RGB SEARCH STANDBY/ON 1 Press the STANDBY/ON button (controlpanel or remote control) The message "Power off?" will appear on the screen for approximately 5 seconds. 3 Check that the POWERindic...
Page 18 - Press this to increase the volume; ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
17 VIDEO ASPECT MUTE KEYSTONE FREEZE OFF ON MENU POSITION ENTER ESC RESET VOLUME MAGNIFY AUTO BLANK RGB SEARCH STANDBY/ON 1 Press the VOLUME button As illustrated on the right, a dialog willappear on the screen to aid you in adjustingthe volume. 1 Press the MUTE button As illustrated on the right, a...
Page 19 - ADJUSTING THE POSITION
18 1 Press the POSITION button As illustrated on the right, a dialog will appear on the screento aid you in adjusting the position. 2 Use the , , , buttons to adjust the position When you want to initialize the position, press the RESETbutton during adjustment.Press the POSITION button again to clos...
Page 20 - note that it may not function correctly with some input signals.; USING THE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT FEATURE; Press the AUTO button
19 The automatic adjustment operation requires approximately 10 seconds. Also, please note that it may not function correctly with some input signals. NOTE 1 USING THE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT FEATURE Press the AUTO button Horizontal position (H. POSIT), vertical position (V.POSIT), clock phase (H. PHAS...
Page 21 - CORRECTING KEYSTONE DISTORTIONS; Press the KEYSTONE button
20 • This function may not be work well with some types of input signals.• The adjustable range for correcting keystone distortions will vary with the type of input signal. NOTE CORRECTING KEYSTONE DISTORTIONS 1 Press the KEYSTONE button As illustrated on the right, a dialog will appearon the screen...
Page 22 - USING THE MAGNIFY FEATURE; The projector enters MAGNIFY mode.
21 The projector will automatically exit from MAGNIFY mode if either the INPUT SELECT, AUTO, ASPECT or VIDEO feature is used, or, if there is a change in the input signal's state. NOTE • The projector will automatically exit from FREEZE mode if either the POSITION, VOLUME, MUTE, AUTO, BLANK ON/OFF o...
Page 23 - Press the SEARCH button; RGB IN, COMPONENT VIDEO; SMALL; Press the BLANK button
22 SIGNAL SEARCHING SELECTING THE ASPECT RATIO TEMPORARILY BLANKING THE SCREEN 1 Press the SEARCH button When you press the SEARCH button, the projector beginssearching for input signals. If it detects an input signal, thesearch will cease and the projector will project the detectedsignal. If the pr...
Page 24 - USING THE MENU FUNCTIONS
23 USING THE MENU FUNCTIONS 1 Press the MENU button The menu display appears on the screen. Theprojector has the following menus: MAIN,PICTURE-1, PICTURE-2, INPUT, SCREEN, andOPTION. Select a menu using the / buttons. The current settings of the items that can be manipulated via theselected menu app...
Page 25 - MULTIFUNCTIONAL SETTINGS; MAIN Menu
MAIN Menu Item Description BRIGHT Adjust Brightness: Light ⇔ Dark CONTRAST Adjust Contrast: Strong ⇔ Weak ASPECT Select Aspect Ratio: At RGB Input or Hi-Vision 1125i(1035i/1080i)/750p of COMPONENT VIDEOInput:4:3 ⇔ 16:9 At VIDEO Input, S-VIDEO Input or 525i/525p/625i of COMPONENT VIDEO Input:4:3 ⇔ 16...
Page 27 - INPUT Menu
MULTIFUNCTIONAL SETTINGS (continued) INPUT Menu With the INPUT menu, the four items shown in the Table below can beperformed. With inputting of RGB IN signal, the horizontal and verticalfrequencies of the signal will be displayed on the initial screen of theINPUT menu.Perform each operation in accor...
Page 28 - SCREEN Menu
SCREEN Menu With the SCREEN menu, the two items shown in the Table belowcan be performed.Please perform each operation in accordance with the instructionsin the Table. 27 SCREEN Menu Item Description BLANK Selection of BLANK Screen: . . ⇔ . . ⇔ . . T h e B L A N K S c r e e n m a y b e v o l u n t a...
Page 29 - OPTION Menu
MULTIFUNCTIONAL SETTINGS (continued) OPTION Menu With the OPTION menu, the five items shown in the Table belowcan be performed.Please perform each operation in accordance with the instructionsin the Table. MENU : SELECT MAINPICTURE-1PICTURE-2INPUTSCREENOPTION VOLUMEAUTO OFFWHISPERLAMP TIMEFILTER TIM...
Page 30 - THE LAMP; • Do not use the projector with the lamp cover removed.
29 THE LAMP HIGH VOLTAGEHIGH TEMPERATUREHIGH PRESSURE Before replacing the lamp, check the serial number of the replacement lamp bulb (sold separately:78-6969-9463-7 for MP7640i / 78-6969-9565-9 for MP7740i), then contact your local dealer. Before replacing the lamp, turn off the power, and unplug t...
Page 31 - Replacing the lamp
30 • The LAMP indicator is also red when the lamp unit reaches high temperature. Before replacing the lamp, switch power OFF, wait approximately 20 minutes, and switch power ON again. If the LAMP indicator is still red, replace the lamp. NOTE Replacing the lamp All projector lamps will wear out even...
Page 32 - THE AIR FILTER; Caring for the air filter; Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord; Air Filter Cover
THE AIR FILTER Caring for the air filter The air filter should be cleaned about every 100 hours. If the LAMP indicator andTEMP indicator blink red simultaneously, or a message prompts you to clean the airfilter when you turn on the unit, the filter needs to be cleaned. (See "RelatedMessages"...
Page 33 - Replacing the air filter; Remove the air filter cover and air filter
32 Replacing the air filter If the soiling will not come off the air filter, or it becomes damaged, then it needs to bereplaced. Please contact your local dealer, after confirming the model of yourseparately sold replacement air filter. 1 Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord. Prepare an...
Page 34 - OTHER CARE; Caring for the inside of the projector :
OTHER CARE Caring for the inside of the projector : In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected byyour local dealer about once every 2 years. Never try to care for the inside of the unityourself. Doing so is dangerous. Caring for the lens : Lightly wipe th...
Page 35 - WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU THINK A MACHINE DEFECT HAS OCCURRED; Related Messages; NOTES
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU THINK A MACHINE DEFECT HAS OCCURRED Related Messages When the unit's power is ON, messages such as those shown below may be displayed. Whenany such message is displayed on the screen, please respond as described below. 34 Note 1: Although this message will be automatically disapp...
Page 36 - WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU THINK A MACHINE DEFECT HAS OCCURRED (continued); Regarding the Indicator Lamps
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU THINK A MACHINE DEFECT HAS OCCURRED (continued) Regarding the Indicator Lamps Lighting and flashing of the POWER indicator, the LAMP indicator, and theTEMP indicator have the meanings as described in the Table below.Please respond in accordance with the instructions within the Ta...
Page 37 - Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken for Machine Defects; Phenomenon
Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken for Machine Defects Before requesting repair, check in accordance with the following chart.If the situation cannot be corrected, then contact your dealer. Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this is a unique characteristic ofliquid crys...
Page 38 - Dimension Diagram; Item; RGB Port; This specifications are subject to change without notice.; SPECIFICATIONS
Dimension Diagram Unit : mm 289 84 52.5 74.5 215 60 Item Specification Product name Liquid crystal projector Liquidcrystalpanel Panel size 1.8 cm (0.7 type) Drive system TFT active matrix Pixels MP7640i : 480,000 pixels (800 horizontal x600 vertical) MP7740i : 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 v...
Page 39 - How to Order; In other locations,contact your local 3M sales office.; ACCESSORIES
38 Acccessories..................................................................................Part Number UHB lamp, 150W (MP7640i) ..........................................................78-6969-9463-7UHB lamp, 150W (MP7740i) ..........................................................78-6969-956...