Before operating this machine, please read the Operator’s Guide and
Product Safety Guide thoroughly. The 3M™ Multimedia Projectors are
designed, built, and tested for use indoors, using 3M lamps, 3M ceiling
mount hardware, and nominal local voltages. The use of other
replacement lamps, outdoor operation, or different voltages have not
been tested and could damage the projector peripheral equipment and/or
create a potentially unsafe operating condition. 3M Multimedia
projectors are designed to operate in a normal office environment.
• 16° to 29°C (60° to 85° F)
• 10-80 % RH (without condensation)
• 0-1828 m (0-6000 feet) above sea level
The ambient operating environment should be free of airborne smoke,
grease, oil and other contaminates that can affect the operation or
performance of the projector.
Use of this product in adverse conditions will
void the product warranty.
Before operating the machine, please read this entire manual thoroughly. The 3M™ Multimedia Projector MP7640/
MP7740 was designed, built, and tested for use indoors, using 3M lamps, 3M ceiling mount hardware, and nominal
local voltages. The use of other replacement lamps, outdoor operation, operation in environments containing heavy
cigarette smoke or different voltages has not been tested and could damage the projector or peripheral equipment and/or
create a potentially unsafe operating condition.
Important Safeguards
1.Read and understand all instructions before using. Pay particular attention to areas where these symbols are shown:
WARNING
Caution
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Note - Used to emphasize important conditions or details.
2.Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not leave appliance unattended
while in use.
3.Never look directly into the projector lens when the lamp is on. The mercury lamp produces a strong light that
could damage your eyesight.
4.Care must be taken, as burns can occur from touching hot parts.
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6.Position the cord so that it will not be tripped over, pulled or placed in contact with hot surfaces.
7.If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a current rating at least equal to that of the appliance should be used.
Cords rated for less amperage than the appliance may overheat.
8.Always unplug appliance from electrical outlet before cleaning and servicing and when not in use. Grasp plug and
pull to disconnect.
5.Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord or if the appliance has been
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
dropped or damaged, until it has been examined by a qualified service technician.
9.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquids.
10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this appliance. Take it to a qualified technician when service
or repair work is required. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.
11. Connect this appliance to a grounded outlet.
12. Do not expose this projector to direct sunlight or use it outside.
13. Keep all ventilation openings free of any obstructions.
14. Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on.
15. Do not look directly into light beam of laser pointer. The pointer produces a strong light which could damage your
eyesight.
16. The projection lamp contains mercury. Always dispose of it in a proper manner according to local
regulations.
17. To prevent lamp from bursting, do not continue using the same lamp after changing the mounting position of the
projector (desktop to ceiling mount or ceiling mount to desktop mount).
18. Always operate machine on a flat, sturdy surface.
HIGH TEMPERATURE / HAUTE TEMPERATURE / HOCHTEMPERATUR /
ALTA TEMPERATURA / ALTA TEMPERATURA
When replacing lamp, turn off and unplub unit, wait 45 minutes to let lamp cool.
High-pressure lamp when hot, may explode if improperly handled.
Pour changer la lampe, éteindre et débrancher la machine. Attendre 45 minutes de maniére
á laisse tefroidir la lampe. La lampe haute pression risque d’exploser si elle est manipulée
sans précaution lorsqu’elle est encore chaude.
Vor Austausch der Lampe, das Gerät abschalten und den Stecker herausziehen; 45 minuten warten,
warten, um die Lampe abkühlen zu lassen. Falls die heiße Hochdrucklampe falsch gehandhabt wird, kann sie explodieren.
Prima di sostituire la lampadina, spegnere il proiettore, scollegarne la presa di alimentazione ed attendere
45 minuti circa che la lampadina si raffreddi. Se calda, essa è sottoposta ad alta pressione interna e puó esplodere.
Cuando tenga que reemplazar la lámpara, desconecte la alimentación y desenchufe la unidad, y espere 45 minutos
para dejar que se enfrié la lámpara. La lámpara, que está a alta presión cuando está caliente,
quede explotar si se manipula indebidamente.
Location of Product Safety Labels
The following safety labels are used on or within the MP7640/MP7740 projector to alert you to items or areas
requiring your attention.
CAUTION/VORSICHT/MESURE DE PRÉCAUTION/ATTENZIONE/PRECAUCIÓN
Turning the knob too much makes it come off. / Der Verstellknopf löst sich wenn er überdreht
wird. / Si vous manipulez excessivament la poignée, elle se detachera. / Se si gira troppo la
manipola si stacca. / Grandola demasiado la manivela se desprende.
HL
In some countries, the line voltage is NOT stable. This projector is designed to
Caution
operate safely within a bandwidth of 110 to 230 volts ± 10 volts, but could fail if power
drops or surges of ±10 volts occur. In these high-risk areas, it is recommended to
install a power stabilizer unit.
Save These Instructions
The information contained in this manual will help you operate and maintain your 3M™ MP7640/MP7740
Multimedia Projector.
Thank you for choosing 3M multimedia projection equipment. This product has been produced in accordance with 3M’s
highest quality and safety standards to ensure smooth and troublefree use in the years to come.
For optimum performance, please follow the operating instructions carefully. We hope you will enjoy using this high
performance product in your meetings, presentations, and training sessions.
Warranty
Limited Warranty
3M warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under normal usage and storage, for a period
of two years from date of purchase. Exclusion to Warranty: The lamps are considered a consumable item and are
warrantied for 90 days or 180 hours, whichever occurs first.
claim. In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, 3M’s only obligation and your
exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts (labor included). To obtain warranty service, immediately
notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects. In the USA call 1-800-328-1371 for warranty or
repair service.
Limitation Of Liability
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
AND 3M SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 3M SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, DIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT.
Important: The above warranty shall be void if the customer fails to operate product in accordance with 3M’s written
instructions. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
FCC STATEMENT - CLASS B: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can by determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Instructions to Users: This equipment complies with the requirements of FCC (Federal Communication Commission)
equipment provided that following conditions are met. The cables (power cord, RGB cable and other 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.
Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Caution
Core
EEC STATEMENT: This machine was tested against the 89/336/EEC (European Economic Community) for EMC
(Electro Magnetic Compatibility) and fulfills these requirements.
Video Signal Cables: Double shielded coaxial cables (FCC shield cable) must be used, and the outer shield must be
connected to the ground. If normal coaxial cables are used, the cable must be enclosed in metal pipes or in a similar way
to reduce the interference noise radiation.
Video Inputs: The input signal amplitude must not exceed the specified level.
For customers in Canada
NOTICE: This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
AVIS: Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Apple Macintosh and Apple
Powerbook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft and Windows 95 and Windows 98 areregistered trademarks, and Windows and Windows for Workgroups are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
Toshiba is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corporation. All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks
The 3M™ MP7640/MP7740 Multimedia Projector is shipped with the necessary cables required for standard
VCR, PC or laptop computer connections. Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown
below. If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase.
STANDBY/ON VIDEO
RGB
MENU
SELECT
MENU
RESET
POSITION
MAGNIFY FREEZE VOLUME
MUTE
BLANKTIMERAUTO
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MP7640/MP7740
Multimedia Projector
Power Cord
RCA Video Cable
(US, UK, Europe)
Optional Accessories
• RS-232 Control Cable ........................ (1)
• Deluxe Remote Control Transmitter .. (1)
• Remote Control Mouse Unit .............. (1)
• Carrying Case ..................................... (1)
• S-VHS Video Cable ........................... (1)
Basic Remote
Operator’s Guide
Control Transmitter
with Battery
VGA Cable
(15-15 pin M/M)
Figure 1.1 Inventory of Shipping Box
Mac Adapter
(for MP7640 only)
Audio Cable
(Mini-stereo to RCA)
Keep Your Packing Materials
Save the shipping box and packing materials in the event the MP7640/MP7740 should require shipping to a
3M Service Center for repair.
What’s Next?
After you have unpacked the MP7640/MP7740 and identified all the parts, you are ready to set up the
projector.
Please read this guide thoroughly before operating your new projector.
Be sure to check our web site (www.3m.com/meetings) regularly for updates and supplemental information.
The MP7640/MP7740 Multimedia Projector integrates ultra-high bright lamp and polysilicon LCD display
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technology into a single unit. It accepts input from one computer source and two video/audio sources, and
projects a bright, super-crisp image. Switching your presentation from a computer input to a video input, then
back to a computer input simply requires the push of a button on the remote control keypad or control panel
keypad.
The MP7640/MP7740 Multimedia Projector offers the following features:
• UHB (ultra-high bright) projection lamp
• MP7640: SVGA resolution (3 separate
800 x 600 LCD panels are used for the R,
G and B signals)
• MP7740: XGA resolution (3 separate
1024 x 768 LCD panels are used for the R,
G and B signals)
• Intelligent XGA scaling
(60 Hz and 75 Hz)
• Intelligent VGA scaling
• Compact size, lightweight for portability
• Manual zoom and focus functions
• 4x digital magnification
• Easy to set up and use
• Ability to display 16.7 million colors
• One computer input connection
• Two video input connections
(composite and S-video compatible)
• Eight blank-screen colors available
• Slim, lightweight remote control
• One built-in speaker (1.0 watt)
• Horizontal and vertical image inverting function
• Horizontal and vertical image position control
• Digital keystone correction
• On-screen menu with nine languages
• Universal power supply
• IR sensor in front and rear for maximum remote
control range
• RS-232 control capability
• Color balance control for data/video
• Plug & Play compatible
• Freeze function
• Kensington
™
Slot
K
(Kensington
microsaver needed)
• Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3, or 4:3 small
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Note: The MP7640/MP7740 is one of the brightest personal projectors in the marketplace.
The brightness of your machine will vary depending on the ambient room conditions
and contrast/brightness settings.
• Turn power off to all devices before making connections. Never plug anything
into the projector or computer while any device is in operation.
• The MP7640/MP7740 must be powered down when making connections. The
mouse emulation may not work if the unit is not powered down before the mouse
cable connections are made.
Turn on Main Power switch.
Press STANDBY/ON button to
begin projection mode (lamp on)
or press and hold button for one
second to switch to standby
mode (lamp off).
MENU SELECT
Press to select menu items.
MENU Buttons
Press to navigate among menu
items.
MENU
Press to display the menu
screen.
STANDBY/ONVIDEO
MENU
SELECT
MENURESET
POSITION
RGB
MAGNIFYFREEZEVOLUME
VIDEO and RGB
Press the VIDEO or RGB button to select the
input source. Press again to select the next
source.
POSITION*
Press button, then use Menu directional
buttons to move image up, down, left or right.
(RGB signal only).
RESET*
For menu screens, press button to return to
initial settings.
FREEZE*
Press button to turn ON/OFF the freeze
image function.
VOLUME*
Press upper button to increase speaker
volume. Press lower button to decrease
speaker volume.
MAGNIFY*
Press MAGNIFY (+) to enlarge
the center of the display image.
Press again to enlarge image to
maximum of 4x magnification.
Press MAGNIFY (-) to reduce
the display image size. Press
third button to return to normal
image size. (Can be used with
the POSITION button to select
the image area being magnified.)
BLANK
Press button to turn ON/OFF
the screen blanking function.
MUTE
BLANKTIMERAUTO
*This button will not function if the
messages “NO INPUT IS DETECTED”
or “SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE” are displayed.
Figure 2.3 Basic Remote Control Transmitter
MUTE*
Press button to turn the speaker sound
ON/OFF.
TIMER*
Press button to turn the menu screen timer
ON/OFF.
the BLANK function is active.
The timer does not display when
AUTO*
Press the AUTO button to activate the auto
sync function. The message “AUTO IN
PROGRESS” will display for several
seconds as the projector adjusts the V.
POSIT, H.POSIT. H.PHASE, & H. SIZE
settings.
The Auto Sync function will not operate
under the following conditions:
• Initial screen message NO INPUT IS
DETECTED or SYNC IS OUT OF
RANGE is displayed.
• FREEZE and MAGNIFY functions
have not been turned off prior to
pressing AUTO button.
• Software application running on your
computer is not set to maximum
screen size prior to pressing AUTO
button.