Important Notice ............................................................................................................................................5
Intended Use ..................................................................................................................................................9
Parts Identification .......................................................................................................................................16
I/O Module Control Panel (optional accessory) ..........................................................................................17
Top Terminal Panel on I/O Module .............................................................................................................17
Bottom Terminal Panel on I/O Module .......................................................................................................18
Remote Control Functions ...........................................................................................................................19
Installing Batteries in Remote Control ........................................................................................................ 20
Setup and System Configuration ................................................................................................................. 20
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Operating Instructions
Projector Start Up ........................................................................................................................................21
Stand By Mode ............................................................................................................................................21
Main Menu ...................................................................................................................................................22
Input Menu ...................................................................................................................................................23
Picture Menu ................................................................................................................................................24
Advanced Picture Menu ..............................................................................................................................25
Audio Menu .................................................................................................................................................26
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Setup Menu ..................................................................................................................................................27
Advanced Setup Menu .................................................................................................................................28
Information Menu ........................................................................................................................................29
Cleaning the Air Vents .................................................................................................................................32
Cleaning the Lamp Module and Lamp Compartment .................................................................................33
Troubleshooting
Identifying an Expired Lamp Module .........................................................................................................35
Replacement Parts .......................................................................................................................................40
This product has been produced in accordance with 3M’s 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. We hope you will enjoy using this high performance product in your classroom, meetings,
presentations, and training sessions. This product is Class A and can not be sold into the home market.
Trademarks
The 3M logo and 3M are registered trademarks of 3M Company. Vikuiti is a trademark of 3M Company. Digital
Light Processing is a trademark or registered trademark of Texas Instruments. All other trademarks or registered
trademarks are property of their respective companies. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Important Notice
All statements, technical information, and recommendations related to 3M’s products are based on information
believed to be reliable, but the accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed. Before using this product, you
must evaluate it and determine if it is suitable for your intended application. You assume all risks and liability
associated with such use. Any statements related to the product which are not contained in 3M’s current
publications, or any contrary statements contained on your purchase order shall have no force or effect unless
expressly set forth in a written agreement signed by an authorized officer of 3M.
Warranty; Limited Remedy; Limited Liability
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This warranty applies to the continental US only. The warranty terms, conditions, remedy and limitation may
vary in other countries. Contact your local 3M Company for warranty information.
The 3M SCP700 Series projector (the “3M Product”) is warranted to be free from defects in material or
manufacture for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase or 4,000 hours of usage, whichever
occurs first.
All other accessories of the 3M Product (those in the applicable modular configurations), excluding the projector
lamps, but including the wall mounts, ceiling mounts, digital annotation sensors, and input/output devices
are warranted to be free from defects in material or manufacture for a period of one (1) year from the date
of purchase.
The lamp component of the 3M Product is warranted to be free from defects in material and manufacture for a
period of ninety (90) days after the date of purchase of the 3M Product or 180 hours of lamp usage, whichever
occurs first. This warranty is for parts only and in the case of an approved warranty claim for a lamp; your
exclusive remedy will be for a replacement product shipped to your location.
Optional product upgrades and/or accessories that are not sold as part of any modular configuration are subject to
individual warranties.
THE WARRANTIES STATED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE MADE IN PLACE OF ANY AND
ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, INCLUDING ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY
INDUSTRY PRACTICE OR CUSTOM OR TRADE USAGE.
In the event the 3M Product fails to conform to the above stated warranties within the applicable warranty
period, your exclusive remedy shall be, at 3M’s option, to replace or repair the 3M Product or to refund the
purchase price of the 3M Product. All replaced parts or products become property of 3M. If the product is
repaired, 3M will repair the defective part(s) with a new or used part(s). If the 3M Product is replaced, 3M
will replace the 3M Product with the same or equivalent model and with a new or refurbished 3M Product. In
the case of an approved warranty claim, the replacement 3M Product will carry only the remaining term of the
original 3M Product’s warranty period as stated above. For warranty service, you must provide proof of the
date of the original purchase else the manufacturing code date will be used to establish the start date of
the warranty. The following are exclusions to the above listed warranty:
a. This warranty does not cover 3M Product that is modified or damaged through improper storage, misuse,
abuse, accident, vandalism, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused by acts of war,
disasters such as fire, flood, and lightning, improper electrical current, software problems, interaction with
non-3M products, or service other than by a 3M Authorized Service Provider, neglect or mishandling by any
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person. Normal wear and tear is not covered under warranty.
b. 3M Product is designed to operate in the typical indoor environment. This warranty does not cover 3M
Product used outside of the following circumstances:
c. The Air Intake and Exhaust Vent must be clear of obstructions, including any potential blockage or
obstructions caused from a ceiling or other mount. Inadequate air ventilation will cause the 3M Product to
malfunction or will cause damage to the 3M Product which will void the warranty.
d. This warranty does not cover any additional costs including, but not limited to, those associated with
removal, cleaning or installation of the 3M Product, adjustments, (mechanical or electronic) made to the 3M
Product or replacing customer replaceable parts like lamps and air filters.
e. This warranty covers only normal use of the product. 24-hour-per-day or other excessive continual use
causes strain and is not considered normal use.
f. This warranty does not cover consumables (e.g., fuses), other than lamps and only as set forth below.
g. This warranty is not transferable.
h. 3M is not responsible for warranty service should the 3M label or logo or the rating label or serial number be
removed unless otherwise stated in writing for the purpose of private labeling for partnership requirements.
i. This warranty does not cover postage, insurance, or shipping costs incurred in presenting your 3M Product
for warranty service. Said costs are the customer’s responsibility. If a claimed defect cannot be identified or
reproduced in service, the customer may be held responsible for cost incurred. Should your warranty upgrade
include a “change out” service and the claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced by the technician,
the customer will be responsible for call out costs.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE APPROPRIATE 3M PRODUCT
MANUAL OR FAILURE TO USE THE 3M PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH 3M’S INTENDED
USE STATEMENT, WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES AND LIMITED REMEDIES.
EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY STATED IN THE APPLICABLE 3M PRODUCT MANUAL, 3M SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE OR BUSINESS) RESULTING
FROM, OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO PERFORMANCE, USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY OF THE 3M
PRODUCT. This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory upon which damages are sought.
For warranty support, please call or write your local 3M office or a 3M Authorized Service Provider to obtain
RMA # (Return Material Authorization Number) before returning the product. If you are inside the Continental
United States of America, please contact 3M Customer Service at 800-328-1371 or email meetings@mmm.com.
price of the 3M Product. Exchange or replacement products or parts assume the remaining warranty period
of the product covered by this limited warranty. However, each replacement lamp carries the limited 90-day
warranty stated above.
Product Patents
This product is covered by one or more of the following patents:
U.S. Patent Number D555,184
U.S. Patent Number 7,123,426
U.S. Patent Number 7,126,767
U.S. Patent Number 7,271,964
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Regulatory Notices
Video signal cables: Only use cables delivered by the manufacturer.
FCC STATEMENT - CLASS A: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Instructions to Users: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide a reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Notice: This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materiel brouilleur du
Canada.
Instructions to Users: This equipment complies with the requirements of FCC equipment provided that the
following conditions are met. The 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.
Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Low Voltage Directive: Meets 2006-95-EC Directive.
WEEE STATEMENT: The following information is only for EU-members States: The mark shown
to the right is in compliance with Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC
(WEEE). The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment as unsorted municipal
waste, but use the return and collection systems according to local law.
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RoHS STATEMENT: 3M Projection Systems can provide RoHS certification for products meeting the
RoHS directive.
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European (EU) Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive, 2002/95/EC.
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RoHS compliant means that the product or part does not contain any of the substances in excess of the
following maximum concentration values in any homogeneous material, unless the substance is in an application
that is exempt under RoHS, as amended:(a) 0.1% (by weight) for lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium,
polybrominated biphenyls or polybrominated diphenyl ethers; or (b) 0.01% (by weight) for cadmium. This
information represents 3M’s knowledge and belief, which may be based on information provided by third party
suppliers to 3M.
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.
Intended Use
Before operating the machine, please read the entire manual thoroughly. This product was designed, built and
tested for use indoors, using 3M lamps and hardware. The use of other replacement lamps, outdoor operation or
different voltages has not been tested and could damage the projector or peripheral equipment and/or create a
potentially unsafe operating condition.
This projector is designed to operate in a normal office/classroom environment.
AltitudeTemperatureHumidity
0-4000 ft (normal fan speed)5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)25% to 80%
4000-6000 ft (high fan speed)5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)
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.
Explanation of Signal Words and Symbols in Safety Labels and Instructions
WARNING:
CAUTION:
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 eye strain, nausea, dizziness, headache:
• Take a break every hour for 15 minutes.
• Do not view 3D images or 3D full motion videos while standing or walking.
• Only use 3D Active Glasses for viewing field sequential 3D projected images.
• View 3D image from at least 2 m (7 feet) or greater distance.
• Make sure the right-eye and left-eye images are properly synchronized using the 3D menu of the
projector.
To reduce the risk associated with falling:
• Do not view 3D images or 3D full motion videos while standing or walking.
• Do not allow anyone with a history of photosensitive diseases like epilepsy to wear 3D glasses or
view field-sequential 3D projected images.
• Do not wear 3D Active Glasses while walking or standing.
To reduce the risk associated with intense visible light:
• Avoid looking directly into the projector lens while the lamp is on.
To reduce the risk associated with impact of a falling projector:
• Use only the 3M brand wall/ceiling mounting hardware kit if wall or ceiling mounting is desired.
• Installation of the 3M brand wall/ceiling kit must only be performed by qualified personnel.
• Adhere strictly to the proper installation procedure as outlined in the installation instructions when
installing the 3M wall/ceiling kit.
• When not mounted, always operate the unit on a flat and sturdy surface.
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To reduce the risk associated with explosion, and/or chemicals from leaking battery:
• Use only with battery type AAA.
• Orient the battery’s plus (+) and minus (-) terminals according to the markings found on the remote
control.
• Do not leave the battery in the remote for an extended period of time.
• Do not heat, disassemble, short, recharge, or expose the batteries to fire or high temperature.
• Do not carry batteries loose in your pocket or purse.
• Avoid eye and skin contact in the event that battery would leak.
• Do not mix used and new batteries.
To reduce the risk associated with tripping, and/or impact:
• Position the power cord and cables so that they can not be tripped over.
To reduce the risk associated with environmental contamination:
• Dispose of mercury lamp, exhausted batteries, and other electronic components in accordance with
applicable federal, state and local regulations.
To reduce the risk associated with lamp rupture related hazards:
• In event of lamp rupture, call 3M authorized service provider for repair. Ruptured lamp repair is
not user serviceable.
• Wash your hands thoroughly if contact with ruptured lamp debris has taken place.
• Ventilate the area where the lamp rupture occurs. The lamp operates at high temperature.
To reduce the risk associated with hot surface of lamp cartridge:
• Before replacing the lamp, allow the lamp to cool for 60 minutes and then unplug the projector
from the electrical outlet.
To reduce the risk associated with environmental contamination due to mercury:
• Hg: Lamp contains mercury. Don’t throw in trash. Dispose according to local, state, or federal
laws. See www.lamprecycle.org or call 1-800-328-1371.
This projector is shipped with the necessary cables required for standard DVD player, 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.
The shipping carton contains the following items illustrated below. If any of these items are missing, please
contact your place of purchase.
1. Projector
2. Remote Control Transmitter (batteries included)
3. VGA to VGA cable, 1.8m (15-pin Male)
4. Power cord
5. Operator’s Guide CD
6. USB A-B cable, 1.8m (not shown)
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4 5
Note: This projector is compatible with two different remote controls .
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Keep Your Packing Materials
Save the shipping box and packing materials in the event this product should require shipping to a 3M Service
Center for repair. Use packing material to protect projector.
What’s Next?
Take a few minutes to review the machine characteristics before you setup and operate the projector. We hope
you will enjoy using this high performance product in your classrooms, presentations and training sessions. This
product has been produced in accordance with 3M’s highest quality and safety standards to provide smooth and
trouble-free use in the years to come.
The 3M SCP725 integrates short-arc lamp and Digital Light Processing™ (DLP) technology. It accepts input
from computer and/or video sources and projects a bright image through 3M™ Vikuiti™ Super Close Projection
technology.
Machine Characteristics
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The 3M SCP725 offers the following features:
• Native Resolution 1024x768 XGA
• On-screen menu with 9 languages (English, French, Deutsch, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese Traditional,