The 3M™ MP180 Projector is designed to operate with the 3M-specified battery
and 3M power adapter in normal office or home environments.
•10˚–35˚C (50˚–95˚F)
•10–80% RH (without condensation)
•0–1829 meters (0–6000 feet) above sea level
The ambient operating environment should be free of airborne smoke, grease,
oil and other contaminants that can affect the operation or performance of the
projector.
Use of this product in adverse conditions will void the product warranty.
Safety Information
Please read, understand, and follow all safety information contained in these
instructions prior to the use of this projector. Retain these instructions for future
reference.
Explanation of Signal Word Consequences
m Warning:
m Caution:
Warning:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury and/or property damage.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury and/or property damage.
To reduce the risk associated with hazardous voltage:
• Do not modify this product in any way. Use only 3M-approved replacement
components.
• Do not attempt to service this projector other than battery replacement.
There are no user-serviceable parts other than the battery. Service to be
performed only by a 3M-authorized service provider using 3M-approved
system components.
• Do not use the wall power supply in a wet environment.
• Do not use with a damaged wall power supply. Replace damaged part prior
to use.
To reduce the risk associated with fire and explosion:
• Do not immerse the projector or battery in any liquid or allow either to get
wet.
• Use only 3M-approved power supply and lithium ion battery provided.
• Do not disassemble or short circuit the battery.
• Do not dispose of the battery by incineration or fire.
• Do not operate this projector in any environment above 35°C (95°F).
• Do not expose the projector or battery to direct sunlight in a closed space
such as avehicle.
• Do not carry the battery in pockets, purses or handbags where it may contact
metalobjects.
• Do not place battery in contact with metal objects.
• Do not expose or store battery in direct sunlight or excessive heat (above
60°C [140°F]), or in moist or caustic environments.
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To reduce the risks associated with driver distraction:
• Do not use this projector in a moving motor vehicle.
To reduce the risks associated with choking:
• Keep microSD card, AV adapters and other small parts away from young
children.
P/N 78-6972-0026-5
3ICR19/66
WARNING:Use a specified charger.
Do not throw the battery into fire or
heat. Do not short-circuit the battery
terminals. Do not disassemble the
battery.
Assembly by Merry Electronics Co., Ltd.
This product has been produced in accordance with 3M quality and safety
standards to provide smooth and trouble-free use in the years to come. For
optimum performance, please follow the operating instructions carefully.
Product Features
The 3M MP180 projector is an all-in-one pocket projector. It supports common
business application file formats such as Microsoft® PowerPoint® and Adobe®
PDF, as well as standard movie and music files. Using Bluetooth, a USB cable,
or the interchangeable microSD™ card, you can load your presentation from a
computer, cell phone, or smartphone and view it on the 3M MP180 projector.
Storage: microSDHC™ card slot capable of reading up to 32 GB cards and 4 GB
of memory built-in.
Media: Connects to your favorite digital media sources: MP3 players, PCs, DVD
players, digital cameras and smartphones.
Features: Fully equipped with sound, 120 minutes of battery life, screen size up to
80 inches, 32 lumens of brightness.
Compatibility: View files created in Microsoft® Word, Microsoft® PowerPoint®,
Microsoft® Excel® or Adobe® Acrobat PDF. Share files, photos and movies from
your computer, cell phone or smartphone.
When the projector is shipped, there is a protective film between the battery and
the battery contacts on the projector. Remove the protective film by removing the
battery and the protective film, discard the film and finally install the battery.
Install Battery
The 3M projector comes with a rechargeable battery. The battery should be fully
charged before using the projector with the battery.
To install the battery, orient the contacts on the battery toward the contacts on the
projector, insert the end farthest from the battery latch first, then push down until
the battery clicks into place. The projector will automatically turn on.
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Remove Battery
To remove the battery, slide the battery latch away from the battery and then lift the
battery out, starting at the end closest to the latch.
Important Note: Use only the 3M-specified battery: 78-6972-0 026-5.
Note: The projector will turn on automatically when the battery is installed.
The power adapter is used to charge the battery or power the projector. There
are four outlet adapters to give you the flexibility to power the 3M MP180 in most
countries.
Installing an Outlet Adapter onto the Power Adapter
1 Select the outlet adapter that will plug into your wall outlet.
2 Align the outlet adapter to the power adapter and slide the outlet adapter into
The 3M MP180 rechargeable battery gives you up to two hours of battery life.
When the battery needs to be charged, the status indicator LED flashes red. The
battery should be fully charged before using the 3M MP180projector.
Charge the battery by connecting the 3M MP180 power adapter to theprojector.
When the power adapter is connected, the LED flashes green three times and then
stays solid green. When looking at the home screen, the battery status icon is
animated while charging and full when charging is complete.
1 Turn the projector power off.
2 Connect the power adapter to the projector’s DC input.
3 Connect the other end of the power adapter into the electrical outlet.
4 The status indicator will change to amber while the battery is charging.
5 Allow three hours to fully charge the battery. When charging is complete, the
•If the projector power is off, allow three hours for the battery to fully recharge.
If the projector power is on, the battery will take longer to charge.
•The battery has a lifespan and ages every time it is fully charged and
discharged. The battery will gradually lose charge capacity as it ages.
Therefore, as the battery ages, the battery life will decrease.
•The battery cannot be charged using the USB port.
Battery Maintenance Tips:
•Remove the battery when the projector will not be used for one week or
longer.
•Charge and discharge the battery by turning on the projector at least once a
month.
•When storing the battery for more than a month, store it at 50% charge. The
battery is at 50% charge when the battery icon has two bars.
•Do not store a fully discharged battery because it may lose the ability to be
recharged.
•Do not store a fully charged battery because it may lose the ability to be
recharged to fullpower.
The 3M MP180 projector will display informational icons depending on the input
device and signal being detected. If no devices or input cables are connected to the
projector, the home screen will display. The 3M MP180 was designed to operate
with the 3M VGA and AVcablesonly.
Connecting to a Composite Video Device
Use the AV cable to input video from camcorders, digital cameras, DVD players and
digital media players into the VGA-AV input on the projector.
1 Connect the AV cable to the projector’s VGA-AV input.
2 Connect the other end of the AV cable to the video device’s audio and video
outputs.
Tip: Some video devices do not have the standard audio and video connections
and may require an AV cable specified by the manufacturer. The AV cable
allows you to connect your video device to your TV monitor or your projector
and may be purchased from the video device manufacturer. Once you have
the AV cable, use the cable adapters to connect the video device cable and the
projector cable.
For component video input, you must purchase the optional 3M MP180 Component
AV Cable. This cable sends a higher quality video signal for the best possible image.
1 Connect the component AV cable to the projector’s VGA-AV input.
2 Connect the other end of the AV cable to the video device’s audio and video
outputs.
Important Note: There are two red connectors on the Component AV cable.
One is for the right audio channel and the other is for the Pr component video
signal. Be careful to connect the red audio to red audio and red video to red
video. If these connectors are switched, the projected image will appear green
and an abnormal noise will come from the rightspeaker.
Tip: Some video devices do not have the standard audio and video connections
and may require an AV cable specified by the manufacturer. The AV cable
allows you to connect your video device to your TV monitor or your projector
and may be purchased from the video device manufacturer. Once you have
the AV cable, use the cable adapters to connect the video device cable and the
projector cable.
Some video devices, by default, will not output a video signal. The video
device’s manual should provide instructions on how to change the video
output setting.
Use the VGA-audio cable to connect the projector to desktop computers, laptop
computers, ultra-portable computers and some personal digital assistants (PDAs).
The projector supports VGA, SVGA, XGA, and WXGA resolutions. For best results,
set the computer’s resolution to SVGA (800x600).
1 Connect the VGA cable to the 3M MP180 projector.
2 Connect the VGA cable to the computer’s video and audio outputs.
3 Set the computer resolution to one of the supported resolutions.
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DescriptionResolution (width x height)Refresh Rate
Press and hold the power button until the start up screen appears on the touch
screen and the status indicator begins to flash green.
Tip: The video output on some devices is turned off by default. Please refer to
the device’s documentation for details on enabling the video output.
Sleep Mode
Press and hold the power button until the projected image is gone and the touch
screen turns off. The projector goes into sleep mode. Sleep mode enables the
projector to turn on quickly while conserving battery power. When the status
indicator is solid amber, the battery is charging. While in sleep mode, the projector
consumes a small amount of battery power. Remove the battery from the projector
to save battery power.
The status indicator light provides information about the projector’s state.
Status Indicator LightMeaning
Flashes green three times
Blank
Flashes greenThe projector is starting up.
Solid greenThe projector is on.
Solid amberThe projector is off and charging the battery.
Flashes amberThe projector has overheated and needs to cool.
Flashes red twice and
pauses then repeats
Flashes redThe battery needs to be charged.
A new power source is connected to the projector and the
projector is ready to be powered on.
Projector is off or in sleep mode. If the power adapter is
connected to the projector and the battery is installed, the
battery has finished charging.
The projector cannot charge the battery.
Video Mode Icons
The projector will display a video icon when it is connected to a video cable or a
video source. If no cables or devices are detected, the home screen willdisplay.
IconDescription/ Meaning
The projector detects the AV cable.
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NTSC
PAL
RGB 480i 60Hz
800x600 60Hz
The projector detects an NTSC video input signal.
The projector detects a PAL video input signal.
The projector detects the component AV cable.
The projector detects the video input signal and displays the video
source’s resolution and refresh rate below the component icon.
The projector detects the VGA-audio cable.
The projector detects computer input signal and displays the input
resolution and refresh rate.
The projector does not support the video signal.
The projector is measuring and synchronizing to video input signal.