Kensington MP-15E User Manual

A Proposal for New
Presentations

MULTI PROJECTOR

User’s Manual

Thank you for purchasing the MP-15E Multi Projector.
Before operating your projector, please read this manual carefully.

● Features

•5 in 1: The MP-15E offers five display functions from one machine.

1. Documents : Directly project documents, catalogs and other printed
materials

2. OHP : Selecting the OHP functions allow for direct viewing of
transparencies, slides and other printed materials

3. PC : Connect and display from your PC, Macintosh or other RGB
equipment

4. Video : Display images from VCRs, DVD and video cameras for
enhanced multimedia presentations

5. 3D Objects : Project 3D objects such as circuit boards, coins, lab objects

• Ease of operation

Easily switch between projecting printed materials to data or video images with a
press of a button.

•Total cost of ownership

With direct access to the OHP, special transparencies are not required saving
you time and expense.

• Superb reproduction

The MP-15E integrates a high-resolution single plate color CCD camera with 2
million pixels. This provides for realistic and sharp original color reproduction.

• Image enlargement

With Zoom capabilities, fine text and other material can be easily enlarged
without moving the projector.

• Image interpolation

With native XGA resolution, the MP-15E is adept at projecting non-native
sources up to SXGA and to VGA resolutions.

● About Trademarks

IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation.
Macintosh and Power Book are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.
Windows is a trademark of U.S. Microsoft Corporation.

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This label is located on the back of the remote control.

Do not look into the laser pointer while it is on
and do not point the laser beam at another
person. Serious injury could result.

Warnings and Safety Precautions

● Warning Symbols

To alert the user to important safety precautions, the following symbols are used
in this manual and on the product. Make sure you understand what these sym­bols mean before reading this manual.

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTE

● Safety Precautions

WARNING

• If a fault occurs:

• If you detect smoke, or a strange smell or sound, immediately pull out the
power plug.
It is dangerous to continue using the projector after a fault occurs. Return the
projector to the dealer where it was purchased for repair.

• Avoid placing the projector near dangerous substances.

• Make sure that no metallic or inflammable material can get into the projector
through the air vents.

• Do not place any object containing water on top of or next to the projector.

• If foreign matter gets inside the projector:

• If foreign matter such as water or metal gets inside, immediately pull out the
power plug.
It is dangerous to continue using the projector when foreign matter gets
inside. Return the projector to the dealer where it was purchased for
servicing.

• Do not remove the cabinet.

• Do not remove the cabinet. There are some high-voltage components inside
and touching these parts may cause electric shock, or damage the equip
ment.

• Handle the power cable safely.

• Do not place any heavy object on top of the power cable.
Damage to the power cable can cause wire breakage, fire, or electric shock.

• Do not pull the power cable when disconnecting the power plug.
Pulling the cable may break the wires or cause fire or electric shock. Always
hold the plug itself when pulling it out of the power point.

• Do not damage the power cable. If the power cable is damaged (e.g. the core
is exposed or cut), contact the sales office of purchase.(charged)
It may cause fire or electric shock to continue using the damaged power
cable.

: Death or serious injury may result if this warning is ignored.

: Injury or damage to the equipment may result if this warning is

ignored.

: This indicates an item that you should take care of when handling

your multi projector.

: This symbol alerts the user to high voltage that may cause electric

shock.

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• Do not look through the lens.

• Do not look through the lens into the projector during operation.
The powerful rays passing through the lens may damage the eyes.

• Do not put the projector in unstable places.

• Do not put the projector in unstable places such as on unstable desks or
slopes.
Doing so may cause the projector to drop or turn over, resulting in injury.

• Do not use any voltages other than specified.

• Do not use any voltages other than specified.
Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.

• Do not disassemble the alkaline batteries

• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or burn the alkaline batteries.
Doing so may cause the leaked alkaline solution to enter eyes, or may result
in fire, injury, or damages to the surrounding area due to heat or explosion.
If the alkaline solution touches skins or clothes, wash them with clean water.
If it get into eyes, immediately wash them with clean water and see a doctor.

• Do not bump the glass surface

• Do not bump the glass surface over the scanner.
Doing so may break the glass, resulting in injury.

• Do not touch the air vents or lamp cover

• The air vents, lamp cover, and peripheral surfaces may be hot during opera­tion or just after the light is turned off.
Do not touch those for a long time.

• Do not block the lens front

• Do not block the lens front during operation.
The powerful rays passing through the lens may cause fire or burns if you put
anything in front of the lens or block the lens with your hand during operation.

CAUTION

• Installation

•Avoid installing the projector in places where it may be exposed to:

- Strong vibrations

- Soot or steam

- Direct sunlight or near a heater (35°C or higher)

- High humidity or dust

- Extreme cold (0°C or lower)

- Strong magnetic or electric field generated from a nearby appliance

- Wobbling on an unstable surface

• Do not block the air vents.

• Do not block the air vents with cloth or an object.
When you put anything around the unit, be sure to ensure a space of 10 cm
or more between the unit and the air vent. Be sure to prevent paper or cloth
from blocking the air vent at the bottom of the unit. If blocked, the internal
temperature may increase, resulting in malfunctions.

• Do not bump the projector.

•Avoid bumping the projector when moving or handling.
Shocks can cause damage.

• Care of the projector

•To prevent risk of accidents, always pull out the power plug before cleaning
the projector.

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• Clean the lens surface with a commercial blower or lens cleaning paper.

Wiping with tissue paper or a handkerchief can damage the lens.

•

To clean the cabinet, operation panel, and glass surface, wipe gently with asoft
cloth. For particularly dirty spots, soak the cloth in a neutral detergent mixed in
water, wring out well and wipe off the dirt, then use a dry cloth to wipe dry.

• Do not wipe the projector with any volatile solvent such as benzine or thinner.

Solvents can cause surface deformation or flaking of the paint.
If using an impregnated cloth, follow the instructions.

• Avoid scratching the glass surface.

•Take care not to scratch the glass surface of the scanner with hard or pointed

objects.
Scratches on the glass may distort the projected image.

• Batteries

• When inserting batteries in the remote controller, note the poles (plus and

minus signs) and insert correctly as indicated. Inserting a battery in a wrong
direction can cause rupture or leakage, and may result in fire and injury or
soil the surrounding area.

• Do not use batteries other than the type specified for the equipment. Do not

use a new battery and an old battery together. Incorrect battery usage may
result in rupture or leakage, and may cause fire and injury.

• Do not heat, break open, burn, or immerse the batteries. Battery rupture or

leakage may cause fire and injury.

• Servicing and cleaning

• Have the internal components cleaned by a retailer about once a year.

There is a risk of fire or faulty operation if the inside of the projector gets
dusty and is not cleaned for a long time. For best effect, the projector should
be serviced before the wet season brings damp conditions. Cleaning charges
are at the discretion of the retailer.

• If not using the projector for a long period:

• If you do not plan to use the projector for a long time, pull out the power plug

for safety.

• Disposal

• Follow the recommendations of your local authority when disposing of the

projector.

• Transporting the projector

• Use the special packaging when transporting the projector. Nippon Avionics

Co. Ltd. cannot accept responsibility in the event of damage or accident if
other packaging is used.

• Use the special packaging no more than two times. Repeated usage reduces

the shock absorbency of the packaging and can lead to damage or accident.

• Contact the retailer if you reguire new packaging.

• Lamp implosion

• An DC type New Super High pressure lamp is used in this projector and it is

rare for the lamp to explode during use. The lamp is also designed to forcibly
turn off because there is a high possibility that the lamp breaks if it is used
beyond the lamp life of 1000 hours (Refer to pages 46 and 47).

Note the following things

•A noise occurs because the internal pressure of the New Super High pres-

sure lamp gets extremely high.
The unit is designed so that no pieces of glass come out of it when the lamp
explodes.

• However, the gas inside of the lamp go out and looks like white smoke, it will

not lead to any fire.

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Remedy

• The product whose lamp exploded has some small lamp pieces inside. Do not
replace the lamp, but return it to the sales office or agent of purchase.
Even though the lamp has exploded, never try to replace the lamp by yourself.
The lamp pieces may cause injury.

• Replacing the lamp

• Be sure to turn the lamp off and pull out the power plug when the fan stops,
and wait an hour or more before start replacing the lamp.
Replacing the lamp during operation or just after the power is turned off may
cause burns due to heat.
Refer to "Lamp Unit Replacement" on page 46 for the procedure.

• Replacing / cleaning the air filter

• Be sure to pull out the power plug when the cooling fan stops before start
removing the air filter.
Removing the air filter while the cooling fan is rotating may cause burns injury.
Refer to "Cleaning the Air Filter" on page 48 for the procedure.

• Avoiding malfunctions and accidents

• Adjust the adjustable legs (Adjustable feet) to keep the projector horizontal.
Using the projector in a tilted status may cause injury when it turns over.
Refer to "Adjustable feet" on page 16 or the adjusting procedure.

• Do not disassemble the manganese batteries

• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or burn the manganese batteries.
Doing so may cause the batteries to generate heat or explode due to the
leaked solution, resulting in fire, injury, or damages to the surrounding area.

• Do not do the followings

• Do not put anything heavy on the projector.

• Do not step on the projector, rack, or stand. Do not hold or hang on the projec­tor.
Doing so may cause the projector to turn over or break, resulting in injury.
Especially be careful if small kids are near.

• Do not use the rack unless the casters are locked when placing the project on
a rack with casters.
Doing so may cause the projector to move or turn over, resulting in injury.

• Do not turn the lamp on/off within one minute after it is turned off/on. Extremely
high voltage is generated in the lamp just after it is turned on. Turning the lamp
on/off too frequently may cause the lamp to deteriorate or break, resulting in
malfunctions of the projector.

• Do not project an image with the lens cap attached.

• Moving the projector

• Be sure to pay attention to the glass surface when moving the projector while
holding the handles with both hands.

• If not inserted fully, the material cover may get loose off while you carry it.

• Care of the power cable and plug

• Do not put the power cable near a heater.
Doing so may cause the sheath of the cable to melt down, resulting in fire or
electric shock.

• Do not plug or pull out the power plug with wet hands.
Doing so may cause electric shock.

• Be sure to pull out the power plug and disconnect any cable connections
between units and release the anti-theft lock before moving the projector.
Moving the projector with cables attached may cause fire or electric shock
because the cables are damaged.

• If you do not plan to use the projector for a long time, pull out the power plug
for safety.

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● Notice

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 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.

● FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

For FCC compatibility, use only cables specified by AVIO to connect to external
devices.

● WARNING

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.

For EN55022 compatibility, use only cables specified by AVIO to connect to
external devices.

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Contents

Names and Functions of Each Section .............................................9

Projector .................................................................................................................. 9

Input Output Terminals ........................................................................................... 11

Buttons and Indicator Lights - Operation Panel - ...................................................12

Explanation of Buttons - Adjustment Panel - ......................................................... 13

Remote Controller.................................................................................................. 14

Remote Control Operations ................................................................................... 15

Battery Replacement .............................................................................................15

How to Install the Projector ............................................................. 16

Installation sequence ............................................................................................. 16

Adjusting the Tilt ....................................................................................................16

Projection Distance and Screen Size .................................................................... 17

Typical Installation .................................................................................................18

Connecting to a Personal Computer ...............................................19

Connecting to a Personal Computer...................................................................... 19

When Images on the Personal Computer Screen are not Projected ..................... 21

Input Signal Compatibility Table (PC video input) .................................................. 22

Connecting to a Video Deck or Laser Disc Player ................................................. 25

Basic Operation ...............................................................................26

Basic operation of PC or video input ..................................................................... 26

When you have finished using the projector ..........................................................28

Basic Operations in the OHP Mode .......................................................................29

PC Zoom................................................................................................................ 32

Compensating Keystone ........................................................................................33

Performing Various Adjustments ............................................................................34

Basic Operation ..................................................................................................... 38

About the Memory Menu ....................................................................................... 42

Maintenance ....................................................................................44

Protection Against Overheating ............................................................................. 44

Lamp Unit Replacement ........................................................................................46

Cleaning the Air Filter ............................................................................................ 48

Troubleshooting ...............................................................................49

Limited Warranty & Repair Service .................................................50

LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD ............................................................................ 50

WARRANTY SERVICE PROCEDURE .................................................................. 50

Specifications ..................................................................................51

* Company names and product names herein are trademarks and registered trademarks of those

companies.

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Names and Functions of Each Section

Names and Functions of Each Section

Projector

Document Cover

The pickup section for documents and
printed matter is located under this cover.
See page 29.

Air Vent A2

Air is discharged from the inside to
the outside through this vent.

Air Vent A3
(bottom of main unit)

Air is taken in through this vent.

Adjustment/Operation Panel

Buttons for setting adjustment menus and
operating the projector are located here.
Power ON/STANDBY, input selection,
FREEZE, OHP zoom ratio,
BRIGHTNESS, and other indicator LEDs
are also located here.
See pages 12 and 13.

Air Vent A1 (air filter)

Air is taken in through this vent.
An air filter is provided to prevent
dust from getting inside the
projector.
See page 48.

Anti-theft Lock

See the NOTE on the next
page.

Adjustable Feet

These feet are for adjusting the tilt angle as
well as the left and right balance of the
projected image. Turning them
counterclockwise raises the main unit, and
turning them clockwise lowers the main
unit.
See page 16.

Tilt Adjustment Lever

Press this to adjust the
adjustable feet.
See page 16.

Lamp Unit Cover (bottom of main unit)

The projection lamp unit is housed inside this
cover.
See page 46.

Remote Control
Sensor

Projection Lens

Images are projected through
this lens.

Zoom Adjustment Ring

Turn this ring to adjust the
screen size.
See page 26.

Focus Adjustment Section

Turn this to adjust the focus.
See page 27.

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Document Pickup Section

Place documents or printed matter here to
project images when OHP is selected.
See page 29.

Handle

Air Vent B

Air is discharged from the inside
to the outside through this vent.

Speakers

Power Input Terminal

Plug the power cord into this
terminal.
See page 18.

I/O Terminal Section

Connection terminals for a PC or
video deck are located here.
See page 11.

NOTE

•

About the anti-theft lock

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Remote Control Sensor

MicroSaver and Kensington are registered trademarks of Kensington Technol­ogy Group. All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
© 1998 Kensington Technology Group.

Kensington Technology Group
2855 Campus Drive
San Mateo, CA 94403, U.S.A.

Phone:[phone]
Fax:[phone]

■ Input Output Terminals

Names and Functions of Each Section

S-VIDEO Video Deck

Input Terminal

Test (maintenance)

PC Video Input Terminal

RGB Signal Output Terminal

S-VIDEO

TEST

Te r minal

Video Deck Video

Input Terminal

Video Deck Audio

Input Terminal

RGB-OUT PC-IN

RGB Signal

Output Terminal

Input terminal for the PC analog RGB signals

When OHP is selected, OHP images are output.
When PC/VIDEO is selected and during standby, input PC video is
output as it is.

Audio Output

Te r minal

PC Audio

Input Terminal

RLV OUT IN

PC-AUDIOVIDEO-IN

PC Video

Input Terminal

PC Audio Input Terminal

Video Deck Audio Input Terminals

Video Deck Video Input Terminal

S-VIDEO Input Terminal

Audio Output Terminal

Test (maintenance) Terminal

Audio input terminal for a PC (stereo compatible)

Audio input terminals for a video deck (stereo compatible)

Input terminal for video deck (NTSC/PAL/SECAM)

Input terminal for video deck (Y/C)

Audio output terminal for MP-10
This terminal outputs audio (either from the PC or video deck) that is
currently being input. In the standby mode, PC audio is output.
When OHP input is selected, PC audio is output.

This exclusive terminal is used when performing maintenance and
in-house tests.
It cannot be used for other connections.

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■ Buttons and Indicator Lights - Operation Panel -

Power Indicator LED

LAMP LED

ALARM LED

Selection Buttons

(OHP/PC/Video Source)

ON/STANDBY Button

Selection Button (OHP/PC/Video
Source)

ZOOM Adjustment Buttons
(enabled only when OHP is
selected)

BRIGHTNESS Adjustment Buttons
(enabled only when OHP is
selected)

FREEZE button

Power Indicator LED

LAMP LED

ALARM LED

ON/STANDBY

LAMP

ALARM

VIDEO PC

OHP FREEZE

BRIGHTNESS

ZOOM

ON/STANDBY Button

FREEZE Button

BRIGHTNESS Adjustment Button

ZOOM Adjustment Button

• Press this button to turn the projection lamp on or off.

• Only this button can be used when the projection lamp is off.

• Press this button to switch the input screen.

• When PC is selected, images from the PC input terminal are
projected; when VIDEO is selected, images from the video deck
input terminal are projected; or, when OHP is selected, an image
of the printed matter or document placed on the pickup section on
the main unit is projected.

• These buttons adjust the OHP zoom ratio. Pressing the left button
reduces the image, and pressing the right button enlarges the
image.

• These buttons adjust the OHP brightness. Pressing the left button
darkens the screen, and pressing the right button lightens the
screen.

• When OHP is selected, this button freezes/unfreezes the pro­jected image. This button cannot be used in the PC and VIDEO
modes.

• When the projected image is frozen, brightness cannot be
adjusted. (Zoom can be adjusted and zooming position can be
moved.)

• This LED lights (red) in a standby state, and lights (green) when
the lamp is lit.

• This LED blinks (red) when the fan cover is open.

• This LED lights while the lamp is lit.

• This LED blinks for about six seconds and then lights during
lighting operation (ON/STANDBY button "ON").

• This LED blinks for 120 seconds and then goes out during lamp
out operation (ON/STANDBY button "STANDBY").

• This LED blinks when the lamp fails to light. (The LED blinking
pattern in this case is faster than other instances.)

• This LED blinks for ten seconds and lights when the temperature
inside the projector has built up.

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■ Explanation of Buttons - Adjustment Panel -

MENU SET

Names and Functions of Each Section

MENU Button

ADJUST/VOLUME

SET Button

+ / – Button

MENU Button

+ / – Button

SET Button

* Once menu screens or adjustment screens are displayed, their display automatically disappears, and adjustment

values are stored to memory if buttons are not operated for about 15 seconds.

* For details of menu adjustment, see page 34 onwards.

• Press this button to display the menu screen, or select menus.

• For menu setting details, see page 34 onwards.

• Press these buttons to select and adjust items selected by the
MENU button.

• This button can also be used to adjust the volume when the menu
screen is not displayed.

• Press this button to apply each menu item.

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Remote Controller

ON/STANDBY button

Select button

SET button

/ / / button

ON/

STANDBY

LASER

PC VIDEO

PUSH
SET

AUTO
SYNC

Laser Pointer
(Beams a laser light when
LASER button is pressed.)

AUTO SYNC button
Laser Pointer button

(The AUTO SYNC button lights
in red when the laser is emitting.)

Select button
(VIDEO)

(Vertically-oriented display)

ON/STANDBY button

Laser Pointer button

Select buttons
(OHP/PC/VIDEO)

MENU button

SET button

/ /v/u buttons

FREEZE button

PORTRAIT button
(Vertically-oriented display)

ZOOM buttons

Brightness control buttons

Volume control buttons

AUTO SYNC button

KEY STONE button

Select button

(OHP)

PORTRAIT button

• Turns the projector lamp ON/OFF.

• Only this button is valid when the projector lamp is turned OFF.

• Laser Pointer button
The laser is emitted from the front of the remote control while this button is
pressed.

• Images from the PC INPUT connector are projected when PC is selected,
images from the VIDEO INPUT when VIDEO is selected, and materials or
printed matter placed on the projector are projected when OHP is selected.

• This button shows the MENU display.

• The same settings as from the operation panel are available using MENU
items.

• Press to fix each menu item.

• Use these buttons to change items, adjust values, or select items in the
MENU display.

• Scrolls the zoom screen in the zoom displays of the PC mode and OHP
mode.

• Freezes or cancels freezing of the display screen when OHP is selected.
When the FREEZE button is activated, neither the PORTRAIT button nor
the brightness adjustment button are operable. To perform these operations,
first switch off the FREEZE button.

• Set the PORTRAIT display of the output screen or cancel it when OHP is
selected.

• These buttons adjust the OHP magnification in the OHP mode.

• Adjusts the magnification of the PC in the PC mode.
The left button reduces the image, while the right button enlarges the
image.

• These buttons adjust the OHP brightness.
The left button makes the image darker, while the right button makes the
image brighter.

• These buttons adjust the volume in the PC and the VIDEO modes.
The left button turns down the volume, while the right button turns up the
volume.

• This button performs synchronizing automatically. (Valid when PC/VIDEO is
selected.)

• These buttons compensate keystoning.

OHP MENU

PORTRAIT

ZOOM

BRIGHT.

VOLUME

KEYSTONE

MULTI PROJECTOR

FREEZE

MENU button

FREEZE button

ZOOM button

BRIGHT. button

VOLUME button

KEYSTONE button

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Names and Functions of Each Section

■ Remote Control Operations

• Use the remote controller within about 6 meters(6.5 yd) from the remote control sensors (on
the front and rear sides) and within 30 degrees to the left and right. This distance may
become shorter as the battery wears down.

• The remote controller does not work if there are obstacles between the remote controller
and the remote sensor on the main unit.

Pay attention to the following when using the laser pointer:

• Do not look into the laser light.

• Do not point the laser light at people.

• Do not let children use the laser pointer.

■ Battery Replacement

1. Push up while pulling on the tab of the
cover.

2. Install two batteries in the battery com­partment, making sure that they are
aligned as indicated by the (+) and (-)
marks.

3. Slide the cover into position on the
battery compartment.

CAUTION

Handling the remote controller

• Do not subject the remote controller to strong impact shock.

• Keep the remote controller away from water. Wipe the remote controller immediately if it gets wet.

•Avoid heat or hot water. Remove the dry cells when you are not using the remote controller for a long period of
time.

• Do not mix new and old dry cells, or use different types of dry cells at the same time.

• Do not disassemble or heat batteries, or throw them into a fire.

• Follow your local government's disposal instructions for used dry cells.

• The remote controller may not work when it is used near inverter-driven equipment.

• The remote controller may not work or may work ineffectively when it is used near inverter-driven fluorescent
lighting.

NOTE

• When replacing the battery, buy AAA batteries.

• Ni-Cad batteries or other chargeable batteries cannot be used. Use manganese batteries or alkaline batteries.

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How to Install the Projector

■ Installation sequence

Check the
installation site
and image size.

See "Projection Distance and
Screen Size" on page 17.

Prepare the screen.

Install the projector.

Install the input
devices.

PC, video deck, etc.

■Adjusting the Tilt

The position and tilt angle of the projected screen can be adjusted by adjusting the adjustable
feet.
Press both the left and right tilt adjustment levers to lift the main unit, and release them when
the desired height is reached.
You can fine-adjust the tilt by turning the bottom section of the adjustable feet. Turning this
section counterclockwise raises the main unit, and turning it clockwise lowers the main unit.

Tilt Adjustment Lever

End

Extends
foot.

Adjustable Feet

CAUTION

• Do not tilt the main unit at extreme angles by turning only one side of the adjustable feet. Doing so may cause the
main unit to slip or fall down, resulting in accidents or failures.

•Vent A1 takes in air to cool the inside of the projector. As air is taken in by large suction force, cloth or paper may
be sucked in against the vent. If this happens, the temperature inside may build up, and cause accident or failure.

• The rubber feet may soil the installation surface depending on where the projector is installed.

Retracts

foot.

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How to Install the Projector

■ Projection Distance and Screen Size

Use the following diagrams to determine the screen display size and the type of screen
required for any given projector location.

• The projection distance that provides good focusing is 1.15 m(1.2 yd) to 10 m(11 yd) from
the front of the lens. Install the projector within this range.

Horizontal
Dimension

Screen Size

Ver tical

Dimension

Projection Distance

(1.15 m to 10 m/1.2 yd to 11 yd)

610 x 457

300

508 x 381

250

406 x 305

200

150

Screen Size

100

50

0

(inch)

305 x 229

203 x 152

102 x 76

(cm)

Width x Height

(screen size)

Wide

4

2

Projection Distance

Tele

6

810

12 (m)

CAUTION

Installation location

• Do not install the projector at excessively hot or cold locations. The ambient temperature should be within 0°C to
35°C (32°F to 95°F).

• Position the projector so that the screen does not directly receive sunlight or other light from other lighting.
Otherwise, the screen becomes white and is difficult to view.
In a bright room, use a curtain or other means to darken the area around the screen.

• Do not install the projector where it will be subject to excessive humidity, dust, or cigarette smoke.
Otherwise, image quality may deteriorate as dirt builds up on the lens, mirrors and other optical components.

• Do not install the projector in a small room with poor air circulation or any place where the air vents may be
blocked. Temperature build-up inside the projector may result in fire or a failure. (Vents are located at the front,
right and bottom of the projector.)

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■ Typical Installation

1. Select the installation site

Place the projector on an even and stable surface such as a table.

2. Connect the power cord (supplied), and press the (

ON/STANDBY

) button (or

ON/

STANDBY

button.)

90°

3. Turn the direction of the lens so that it is perpendicular to the screen.

Turn the unit to the left or right so that the top and bottom lines of the screen are
parallel.

Adjustable feet

4. Adjust the adjustable feet to move the projected image to the desired
height. (Adjust the tilt angle between 0° to 7°.)

The position of the projected image can be moved up or down by adjusting tilt.

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Connecting to a Personal Computer

Connecting to a Personal Computer

CAUTION

• To protect your projector and external input devices, make sure that all power supplies connected to these devices
are turned OFF.

• For details of how to use and connect external input devices to be connected to your projector, refer to the user’s
manuals accompanying them.

• Sometimes images are not displayed properly when displaying on notebook PC LCDs. If this happens, turn the
notebook PC display OFF. How to turn the notebook PC display OFF varies according to the manufacturer of the
notebook. For details, refer to the User’s Manual provided with the notebook PC.

• Some computers or computers in some settings cannot be connected to your projector. Please consult your
dealer for details.

■ Connecting to a Personal Computer

● List of cables and adaptors

Maker Type

PC/AT
compatibles
Apple

Macintosh

* Adaptor (on the market): Adaptor for PowerBook exclusively (Apple make: Power Book Video Adapter Cable M3927LL/A or third party make). In

some cases, it comes with the Power Book.

Notebook,
Desktop type
Notebook type

Desktop type

Mini D-SUB 15-pin (VGA)
Each maker
PowerBook, G3.

(The monitor output needs to be mini D­SUB 15-pin.)

PowerBook
(excluding iBook, DUO, 100, 140, 145B,
150, 170, etc.)

PowerBook DUO

*

Cannot be connected to models without
monitor output such as iBook, PowerBook
100, 140, 145B, 150, 170, etc.

G3, G4 (The monitor output needs to
be mini D-SUB 15-pin.)

Each model (excluding monitor­integrated type)

* The monitor-integrated type such as

iMac, Classic, or certain Performa,
etc. cannot be connected because
they do not have a monitor output.

RGB output

Model

Connection

Supplied cable

Supplied cable

Adaptor (on the market) *+
Macintosh pin adaptor (on the market)
Supplied cable

Adaptor (on the market) *+
Macintosh pin adaptor (on the market)
Supplied cable

* DUO Dock or Mini Dock

isnecessary.

Supplied cable

Adaptor + Supplied cable

* When using the monitor that

comes with the PC, a
conversion adaptor for monitor
is necessary.

* The display adaptor (Apple

make) is necessary to Power
Mac 6100.

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About the PC Input and Output Terminals

15-pin mini D-Sub connectors are used for the PC input and output terminals.
The following shows the relationship between the pins and the input and output signals.

q RED VIDEO y GND !1 GND

54321

10 9876

15 14 13 12 11

NOTE

• This projector uses a 15-pin RGB input and an analog type output terminals. For this reason, it cannot be
connected to a digital output type personal computer.

w GREEN VIDEO u GND !2 ---­e BLUE VIDEO i GND !3 H.SYNC
r GND o ---- !4 V.SYNC
t ---- !0 GND !5 ----

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Connecting to a Personal Computer

■ If images of a personal computer are not projected

Check the following if images of a personal computer are not projected, or projected incorrectly.

● If images are not projected

If the external output signals from a personal computer are not input to MP-15E, “No PC
signal” appears on the MP-15E display. Check the following if “No PC signal” appears.

1 Restart the computer.

The connection of MP-15E may not be recognized by the personal computer, if MP-15E is
connected after the PC is started up. If the connection is not recognized, images are not
projected because no external output signals from the PC are output.

2 Check the functions of the personal computer.

Some notebook PCs require a special operation to output the signals from the external
output terminal. The external output signals may not be output from the notebook PC
unless the operation is performed.
Refer to the manuals of your notebook PC for the information about how to output signals
from the external output terminal.

Procedure example

• In the case of IBM PC/AT
Press

Fn

to models.)

key and one of the keys

F1-F12

(Procedure may vary from models

List of countermeasures when the connection with the PC is defective

Maker Series

IBM Think Pad Fn+f7

COMPAQ CONTURA

ARMADA

DELL

* This list is compiled based on the troubles that have occurred so far, so it does not include all kinds of

connections.

* The company names, product names are the trade marks or registered trade marks of each company.

LATITUDE

Method to switch
to external output

Fn+f4

Fn+f8

● Images are not projected correctly though they are displayed normally on the

notebook PC.

1 Check the function of the notebook PC.

There is a possibility that images are not projected correctly even through the images are
displayed correctly on the LCD of the notebook PC. When images are displayed on two or
more devices at the same time (e.g. images on the LCD and the signals are output to
other devices at the same time), the input signals are outside the scanning frequency
range of MP-15E because of the restrictions on the notebook PC.
In this case, the correct images cannot be obtained even by the adjustment of MP-15E.
Terminating the display on the LCD, so that only the external output signals are output,
may project images correctly on MP-15E. Refer to the manuals of your notebook PC for
details.

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■ Input Signal Compatibility Table (PC video input)

The MP-15E supports the signals marked by ● in the following table. Note that on some PC
models, flickering and blurring occur in the projected image. If this happens, adjust the screen in
the Sync Adjustment menu.

Signal Name

NTSC RGB - - 15.7 60 ✕

PAL/SECAM RGB - - 15.6 50 ✕

VGA-GR1 640 480 31.5 60 ●

VGA-GR2 640 400 31.5 70 ●

VGA-GR3 640 350 31.5 70 ●

VGA-TX1 720 400 31.5 70 ●

VGA-TX2 720 350 31.5 70 ●

640✕480 72Hz 640 480 37.8 72 ●

640✕480 75Hz 640 480 37.5 75 ●

640✕480 85Hz 640 480 43.2 85 ●

Mac13"RGB 640 480 35.0 66 ●

800✕600 56Hz 800 600 35.1 56 ●

800✕600 60Hz 800 600 37.8 60 ●

800✕600 72Hz 800 600 48.0 72 ●

800✕600 75Hz 800 600 46.8 75 ●

Mac16"RGB 832 624 49.7 74 ●

1024✕768 43Hz 1024 768 35.5 43 ✕

1024✕768 60Hz 1024 768 48.3 60 ●

1024✕768 70Hz 1024 768 56.4 70 ●

1024✕768 75Hz 1024 768 60.0 75 ●

1024✕768 85Hz 1024 768 68.7 85 ●

MAC19"1024✕768 1024 768 60.2 75 ●

MAC21"1152✕864 1152 864 68.7 75 ●

1280✕960 60Hz 1280 960 60.0 60 ●

1280✕960 85Hz 1280 960 85.9 85 ●

1280✕1024 60Hz 1280 1024 64.0 60 ●

1280✕1024 75Hz 1280 1024 80.0 75 ●

1280✕1024 85Hz 1280 1024 91.1 85 ●

1600✕1200 60Hz 1600 1200 75.0 60 ✕

1600✕1200 65Hz 1600 1200 81.3 65 ✕

1600✕1200 70Hz 1600 1200 87.5 70 ✕

1600✕1200 75Hz 1600 1200 93.8 75 ✕

1600✕1200 85Hz 1600 1200 106.3 85 ✕

Resolution

(Horizontal ✕ Vertical) (kHz) (Hz)

Horizontal Frequency

Vertical Frequency

Compatibility

* When the input signal resolution is lower than 1024 x 768 dots, enlarge the display. When it is higher,

compress the display.

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● Basic Connections

Connecting to a Personal Computer

Rear of MP-15E main unit

RLV OUT IN

Fix the connector cable using the
screw-in fasteners.

The connector cable model No. differs
according to the type of PC.

S-VIDEO

TEST

To RGB input
connector on monitor

RGB-OUT PC-IN

● Connecting to IBM NOTE and Compatible (DOS/V)

Signal cable MPC-VGA (supplied)

PC-AUDIOVIDEO-IN

To PC-IN
terminal

To audio output

terminal on PC

To analog RGB
connector on PC

To speaker

input terminals

NOTE

After you have connected the MPC-VGA cable, check the external CRT output/internal LCD output states and set
the mode in the software running on the PC.
The connection with the PC will not be made if you do not set the external CRT output mode.

● Connecting to an IBM Desktop and Compatible (DOS/V)

Cable supplied with monitor

To RGB-OUT
terminal

To PC-IN

Signal Cable

MPC-VGA (supplied)

NOTE

• When connecting the projector directly to the PC without using the monitor supplied with the PC, you can connect
by the MPC-VGA cable only.

terminal

MP-15E

MP-15E

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● Connecting to Apple Macintosh Notebook

Excluding Power Book Duo, 100, 140, 145B, 150, 170

Display adapter
for Power Book

Conversion adapter

MPA-MAC-P

Signal cable

MPC-VGA (supplied)

To PC-IN
terminal

NOTE

• When connecting the Power Book Duo, the Duo Dock or Mini Dock is required.

• The Power Book display adapter is sometimes not supplied with the Power Book. If it is not supplied, buy a
separate display adapter from a Macintosh computer store.
(Apple M3927LL/A or equivalent)

● Connecting to Apple Macintosh Desktop

Cable supplied with monitor

Conversion adapter
MPA-MAC-P

Signal cable

MPC-VGA (supplied)

Conversion adapter

MPA-MAC

To RGB-OUT
terminal

To PC-IN
terminal

MP-15E

MP-15E

NOTE

• When connecting the projector directly to the Macintosh without using the monitor supplied with the Macintosh,
you can connect by the MPC-MAC cable only.

• When connecting the Power Mac 6100, the Power Mac display adapter (M2681LL/A) is required.

• The projector cannot be connected to iMac or iBook.

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Connecting to a Personal Computer

■ Connecting to a Video Deck or Laser Disc Player

Images from a video deck or laser disk player can be projected on the large screen.

Or

Laser Disk Player

To Video Output Terminal

S-VIDEO

TEST

RGB-OUT PC-IN

Video Deck

To Audio Output Terminal

RLV OUT IN

PC-AUDIOVIDEO-IN

Terminal Section on Rear of MP-15E.

NOTE

• When both VIDEO and S-VIDEO are connected, S-VIDEO is given higher display priority.

• Before using the video deck or laser disk player, close the document cover. (Otherwise, the glass on the document
pickup section may vibrate and cause a rattling sound.)

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Basic Operation

■ Basic operation of PC or video input

Preparation

:Turn connected devices on.

3

4

1 Connect the power cord.

The projector is in the standby mode, and the power indicator

ON/STANDBY

LAMP

ALARM

LED lights (red).

Press the ON/STANDBY button.
The LED lights, and the power indicator LED lights (green).
The LAMP LED lights (green).
If the LED lights (red) and starts blinking, see page 49.

2 Select the external input device.

Main Unit Operation

VIDEO PC

Select the video source to be displayed from OHP/PC/video
deck.

2,5,6,7

1

OHP

The selected input screen is displayed.

Remote Control Operation

PC VIDEO

OHP

NOTE

When PC/video is selected and the device is not connected, or the connected device is not turned on, a blue
display appears and “No input” is displayed.

PC/video

Operate the
connected device.

OHP

See page 29.

3 Adjust the zoom.

Adjust the screen size by turning the zoom adjustment ring on
the projector lens.

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4 Adjust the focus.

Adjust the focus ring on the projection lens until the projected
image is sharp.

5 Compensate keystone.

Remote Control Operation

KEYSTONE

6 Adjust the PC zoom.

Remote Control Operation

ZOOM

See “Compensating Keystone” on page 33.

See “PC Zoom” on page 32.

Basic Operation

7 Adjust the volume.

Remote Control Operation

VOLUME

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When You Have Finished Using the Projector

8

8 Turn the lamp off.

Main Unit Operation

ON/STANDBY

Remote Control Operation

ON/

STANDBY

Press the ON/STANDBY button. (Hold down for at least one
second.)

“Press ON/STANDBY again to turn off.” is displayed on the
projection screen.

Press the ON/STANDBY button again.
The LAMP LED blinks (green), and goes out after about 120
seconds.
The power indicator LED lights (red).

9

NOTE

For one minute after the lamp lights, the lamp will not go out even if the ON/STANDBY button is pressed.
At this time, “Cannot light for one minute.” is displayed.

9 Disconnect the power cord.

LAMP

ALARM

CAUTION

• Do not disconnect the power cord before turning off the lamp or before the lamp LED goes out. Doing so
might shorten the life of the lamp.

• Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet if you are not going to use the projector for a long period of time.

• Allow at least about ten seconds before reconnecting the power supply after disconnecting the power cord.

NOTE

• Due to its characteristics, the lamp may not light if it is turned on immediately after it is turned off. Wait for
at least one minute before turning it on again.

• The lamp may emit a slight humming noise when it is turned on. This is not a malfunction.

ON/STANDBY

The power indicator LED on the operation panel goes out.

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Basic Operation

■ Basic Operations in the OHP Mode

The functions described here can be operated only when OHP input is selected.

2,3

1

NOTE

• The projected image in the OHP display (projection of actual object) may be slightly distorted as a very wide­angle lens is used.

1 Place the object you want to project.

Open the document cover, and place the document or printed
matter you want to project on the document pickup section.

Close the document cover.

NOTE

• Objects can be projected even if the document cover is not closed. However, unwanted objects will also be
picked up, making the projected image difficult to view.

2 Adjust the zoom ratio.

Main Unit Operation

ZOOM

Remote Control Operation

ZOOM

3 Move the zooming position.

Remote Control Operation

PUSH
SET

You can adjust the zoom between 1x to 2x.
Pressing the button on the left reduces the image, and
pressing the button on the right enlarges the image.

Press the arrow buttons on the remote controller to move the
zooming position of the image.

Button: Moves the position up.
Button: Moves the position down.

Button: Moves the position to the left.
Button: Moves the position to the right.

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4 Adjust the brightness.

Main Unit Operation

BRIGHTNESS

Pressing the button on the left darkens the screen, and
pressing the button on the right lightens the screen.

When the projected image is frozen, brightness cannot be
adjusted. Cancel freeze to adjust the brightness.

Remote Control Operation

BRIGHT.

NOTE

• When projecting dark documents or printed matter, adjust to lighten the screen, and when projecting bright
documents or printed matter, adjust to darken the screen.

5 Freeze the screen.

Main Unit Operation

FREEZE

Each press of the FREEZE button freezes the projected
screen or cancels a frozen screen. When the FREEZE button
is used, the projected image will stay fixed at the same
location even if the document is moved.
When images are frozen, the FREEZE LED lights (green).

When images are frozen, zoom, moving of the zooming

Remote Control Operation

FREEZE

position, and keystone compensation are possible. Bright­ness, however, cannot be compensated.

6 Switch to portrait display.

Remote Control Operation

PORTRAIT

The output screen is switched to the portrait display mode by
turning the PORTRAIT button ON when projecting portrait
documents.

The left and right scroll buttons can be operated only when
the left and right sides of the image on the display are clipped
when the zoom ratio has been adjusted.

7 Compensate the keystone.

Remote Control Operation

KEYSTONE

See “Compensating Keystone” on page 33.

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Document Orientation and Pickup Size

Place the document or printed matter face down at the orientation shown in the figure below.

ABC
abc

The maximum size that documents or printed matter can be picked up is 216 mm/8.5 in
(vertical) and 288 mm/11.3 in (horizontal). For this reason, the projected sizes are as follows
when an A4-size sheet of paper is placed at the respective orientations. (Shaded section is the
projected area.)

A4 horizontal orientation

297 mm/11.6 in (paper size)

288 mm/11.3 in (pickup size)

Basic Operation

A4 vertical orientation

288 mm/11.3 in (pickup size)

210 mm/8.3 in (paper size)

210 mm/8.3 in (paper size)

216 mm/8.5 in (pickup size)

Parts protruding outside the pickup area are
not projected on the screen. To project these
parts, move the paper.

Attaching the Positioning Plate

Attach the positioning plate in the direction shown below.

Documents can be easily centered by aligning them with the positioning plate when placing
them on the pickup section.

216 mm/8.5 in (pickup size)

297 mm/11.6 in (paper size)

When placing A4-size paper vertically, the
screen can be effectively used by enlarging
the zooming ratio.

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■ PC Zoom

The functions described here can be operated only when PC input is selected.
The zoom function can be operated on the remote controller.

1 Select the input.

Main Unit Operation

VIDEO PC

OHP

Remote Control Operation

PC VIDEO

OHP

Select PC (personal computer) as the video source to be
displayed. The PC input image is displayed.

*You can select the input on either the main unit or the remote

controller.

2 Select the zoom ratio.

Remote Control Operation

ZOOM

Select the zoom (enlargement ratio) by the ZOOM button on
the remote controller.
Pressing the
Pressing the

*You can select any zoom ratio (enlargement ratio) up to 4x.

button enlarges the image up to 4x.
button reduces the image down to 1x.

3 Move the zooming position.

Remote Control Operation

PUSH
SET

Press the arrow buttons on the remote controller to move the
zooming position of the image.

Button: Moves the position up.
Button: Moves the position down.

Button: Moves the position to the left.
Button: Moves the position to the right.

* Blank areas may appear at the top, bottom, left or right in the

PC signals that are input to the projector on the zoom
display area.

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Basic Operation

■ Compensating Keystone

When keystone compensation is performed, the resolution at the top (or bottom) of the
screen is reduced, making small characters harder to read. To prevent this, place the
projector on as level a table as possible, and set “Keystone” in the “Setting” menu to “0”.
(For details of how to set this, see “Performing Various Adjustments” on page 34.)

● How to Compensate Keystone

Example 1

Press the KEYSTONE button on the remote controller to reduce the width at the bottom
of the screen.

Example 2

Press the KEYSTONE button on the remote controller to reduce the width at the top of
the screen.

NOTE

• As image processing is performed for keystone compensation, displayed images (characters, etc.) are displayed
slightly blurred when keystone compensation is used compared with when it is not used.

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■ Performing Various Adjustments

Menu Structure

You can perform various adjustments and make various settings by operating the buttons
with the menu screen displayed on the projection screen. To display the main menu screen,
connect the PC or video deck, and press the
video deck turned on. Move to the required menu from the main menu screen.
The figure below shows how to move between the main menu and menu screens. (When
OHP is selected as the input, the menus are displayed even if the PC or video deck is not
connected. When PC or VIDEO is selected, the menu will not be displayed unless there is
an input signal.)

MENU

Main menu Menu

MENU

(or )

Image adjustment

Sync adjustment

<When PC Input is Selected>

Image adjustment

Video adjustment

<When Video Input is Selected>

Volume

Setting

Volume

Setting

MENU

Lamp setting

Language selection

Projection mode

Memory

Quit

MENU

Lamp setting

Language selection

Projection mode

Video select

Quit

MENU

SET

(or )

button (or

Image adjustment

Contrast

Brightness

Red

Blue

Standard Quit

Image adjustment

Gamma

Red

Blue

Standard

Sync adjustment

Clock

Phase

Horizontal

Vertical

Standard Quit

Input signal

1024 X 768 60Hz48.2KHz

Keystone

Auto power off

Start up screen

Standard

Lamp usage time 0 H

Economy mode

MENU

button) with the PC or

0

0

0

0

/

PHOTO TEXT

0

0

50

50

9

15

Setting

0

Lamp Setting

Memory

Save

Load

ON OFF

ON OFF

ON OFF

Quit

/

/

/

Displayed only when
OHP input is selected

Quit

Displayed only when
PC input is selected

Quit

Quit

Displayed only when
PC input is selected

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Image adjustment

Lamp setting

MENU

Language selection

Setting Projection mode

<When OHP is Selected>

Video adjustment

Tint

0

R

R

0

R

Color

0

Sharpness

Standard

Volume

Quit

Language selection

English

Quit

PAL B,G,H,I

AUTO

NTSC3.58

SECAM

NTSC4.43

Quit

Projection mode

Floor

Rear

Quit

Video select

PAL M

PAL N

PAL 6 0

Displayed only when

G

G

G

video deck input is
selected

Quit

Displayed only when
video deck input is
selected

Quit

Basic Operation

Description of Menu Items

The following describes each of the menu screens, and the items and functions that can be
set in these menu screens. For details of how to set these menu items, see “Basic Opera­tion” on page 38.

◆ Image Adjustment (when PC input or video deck input are selected)

Image adjustment

Contrast

Brightness

Red

Blue

Standard Quit

0

0

0

0

Menu Item

Contrast

Brightness

Red

Blue

<Image Adjustment Menu>

◆ Image Adjustment (when OHP is selected)

Image adjustment

Gamma

Red

Blue

Standard

0

0

/

PHOTO TEXT

Quit

<Image Adjustment Menu>

Menu Item

Gamma

Red

Blue

Setting Item

-100 ~ +100

-100 ~ +100

-100 ~ +100

-100 ~ +100

Setting Item

PHOTO/TEXT

-100 ~ +100

-100 ~ +100

Description

Adjusts the contrast of the screen.

Adjusts the brightness of the screen.

Adjusts the shade of the color red.

Adjusts the shade of the color blue.

Description

The TEXT setting compensates for
text documents, and the PHOTO
setting compensates for photo
documents. Select the setting to suit
the document you are projecting.

Adjusts the shade of the color red.

Adjusts the shade of the color blue.

◆ Sync Adjustment (only when PC input is selected)

Sync adjustment

Clock

Phase

Horizontal

Ver tical

Standard Quit

0

0

9

15

<Sync Adjustment Menu>

Menu Item

Clock

Phase

Horizontal

Vertical

NOTE

• Menu items sometimes cannot be adjusted within the range -100 to +100 depending on the PC input signal.

Setting Item

-100 ~ +100

-100 ~ +100

-100 ~ +100

-100 ~ +100

Description

Adjusts the horizontal size of the
image.

Adjusts noise and flickering.

Adjusts the horizontal position of
the image.

Adjusts the vertical position of the
image.

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◆ Setting

Input signal

Keystone

Auto power off

Start up screen

1024 X 768 60Hz48.2KHz

Standard

Setting

0

/

ON OFF

/

ON OFF

Quit

Menu Item

Keystone

Auto power off

<Setting Menu>

Startup screen

NOTE

• In the “Setting” menu, the currently set input signals can be displayed for confirmation.

Setting Item

-100 ~ +100

ON/OFF

ON/OFF

Compensates the keystone of the
image.

Sets the auto power off function
ON/OFF. When auto power off is
set to ON, the projector automati­cally enters the standby mode if no
signals are input for a fixed period
of time (about 15 minutes).

Sets whether or not to display the
logo while the lamp is lit.

◆ Lamp Setting

Lamp Setting

Lamp usage time 10 H

Economy mode

ON OFF

Menu Item

Economy mode

/

Quit

* When the lamp economy mode is set to “ON”, lamp brightness

is reduced slightly, and the power consumption is reduced.
The rotating noise of the fan is also reduced at the same time.

Setting Item

ON/OFF

Sets the lamp economy mode.

Description

Description

<Lamp Setting Menu>

NOTE

• In the “Lamp setting” menu, the current accumulated usage time of the lamp can be displayed for confirmation.

◆ Video Adjustment (only when video deck input is selected)

Video adjustment

Tint

Color

Sharpness

Standard

0

R

R

0

R

0

Quit

<Video Adjustment Menu>

Menu Item

Tint

G

G

G

Color

Sharpness

Setting Item

-100 ~ +100

-100 ~ +100

0 ~ 6

Description

Adjusts the tint of projected images.

Adjusts the color of projected images.

Adjusts image sharpness.

◆ Memory (only when PC input and video deck input is selected)

Memory

Save

Load

Quit

Menu Item

Save

Load

Setting Item

–

–

Description

Saves the details set in the Sync
Adjustment menu.

Loads saved details.

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<Memory Menu>

◆ Volume (only when PC input and video deck input is selected)

Volume

Quit

<Volume Menu>

Menu Item

Volume

Setting Item

–

Adjusts the volume.

◆ Language Selection

Language selection

English

Quit

<Language Selection Menu>

Menu Item

Language
selection

Setting Item

English

Japanese

Sets the language of the
menu display.

◆ Projection Mode

Projection mode

Floor

Rear

Quit

Menu Item

Projection
mode

Setting Item

Standard

Rear

Adjusts the projection mode
according to the installation
method (front (standard)
projection or rear projection).

Basic Operation

Description

Description

Description

<Projection Mode Menu>

◆ Video Select (only when video deck input is selected)

Video select

AUTO

PAL B,G,H,I

NTSC 3.58

SECAM

NTSC 4.43

PAL M

PAL N

PAL 6 0

<Video Select Menu>

Menu Item

Video select

Quit

Setting Item

AUTO

PAL B,G,H,I

NTSC3.58

SECAM

NTSC4.43

PAL M

PAL N

PAL 60

Description

Selects the input signal type.

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■ Basic Operation

The following describes basic operations in the following menus: “Image Adjustment”, “Sync
Adjustment”, “Setting”, “Lamp Setting”, “Volume”, “Language Selection”, “Video Adjust­ment”, “Projection Mode”, and “Video Select” with the exception of “Memory”, which is
described on page 42.

Main Unit Operation

1,2

MENU SET

ADJUST/VOLUME

Remote Control Operation

LASER

AUTO
SYNC

ON/

STANDBY

1 Press the

The main menu is displayed.

Volume

Image adjustment

Sync adjustment

Setting

<Example: When PC input is selected>

2 Press the

select the item you want to set.

MENU

button (or the

MENU

MENU

MENU

button).

Lamp setting

Language selection

Projection mode

Memory

button (or buttons) to

MENU

Quit

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PC VIDEO

PUSH
SET

OHP MENU

PORTRAIT

2

ZOOM

BRIGHT.

VOLUME

KEYSTONE

FREEZE

1

Volume

Image adjustment

Sync adjustment

Setting

<Example: When “Sync adjustment” is selected>

Lamp setting

Language selection

Projection mode

Memory

Quit

Main Unit Operation

4-1

3

3 Press the

The menu screen for the item you want to set is displayed.
To return to the initial settings when you bought the
projector, select “Standard” and press the

button) in the “Image adjustment”, “Sync adjustment”,

“Setting” or “Video adjustment” menus.

Basic Operation

SET

button (or the button).

SET

button (or

MENU SET

ADJUST/VOLUME

Remote Control Operation

3

LASER

AUTO
SYNC

ON/

STANDBY

PC VIDEO

PUSH
SET

Sync adjustment

Clock

Phase

Horizontal

Ver tical

Standard Quit

<Example: Sync Adjustment Menu>

0

0

9

15

When selecting “ON” or “OFF”.

Menu items that require selection of “ON” or “OFF” are
“Auto power off”, “Start up screen” and “Economy mode”.
For details of these menu items, see page 35.

MENU

4-1 Press the

select the item you want to set.

Input signal

button (or buttons) to

Setting

1024 X 768 60Hz48.2KHz

OHP MENU

PORTRAIT

FREEZE

ZOOM

BRIGHT.

VOLUME

KEYSTONE

4-1

Keystone

Auto power off

Start up screen

Standard

<Example: When “Auto power off” is selected>

0

/

ON OFF

/

ON OFF

Quit

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Main Unit Operation

4-2 Press the / buttons (or buttons)

to select “ON” or “OFF”.

Setting

4-1

MENU SET

ADJUST/VOLUME

4-2

Remote Control Operation

LASER

AUTO
SYNC

ON/

STANDBY

Input signal

Keystone

Auto power off

Start up screen

Standard

1024 X 768 60Hz48.2KHz

0

/

ON OFF

/

ON OFF

Quit

When adjusting in single point units

Menu items that require adjustment in single point units are
“Contrast”, “Red”, “Blue”, “Clock”, “Phase”, “Horizontal”,
“Vertical”, “Keystone”, “Tint”, “Color”, “Sharpness”, and
“Volume”. For details of these menu items, see page 35.

MENU

4-1 Press the

select the item you want to set, and press

the

button or button.

button (or buttons) to

PC VIDEO

PUSH
SET

OHP MENU

PORTRAIT

FREEZE

ZOOM

BRIGHT.

VOLUME

KEYSTONE

4-2 4-1

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Sync adjustment

Clock

Phase

Horizontal

Ver tical

Standard Quit

<Example: When “Clock” is selected>

0

0

9

15

Main Unit Operation

Basic Operation

4-2 Press the / buttons (or buttons)

to adjust the setting.

Sync adjustment

4-1, 5

MENU SET

ADJUST/VOLUME

5

4-2

Remote Control Operation

5

LASER

AUTO
SYNC

ON/

STANDBY

Clock

Phase

Horizontal

Ver tical

Standard Quit

0

0

9

15

Others

Other menu items include “Language selection”, “Projection
mode” and “Video select”. For details of menu items, see
page 35.

MENU

4-1 Press the

select the item you want to set, and press

SET

the

button (or button).

button (or buttons) to

Language selection

English

PC VIDEO

PUSH
SET

OHP MENU

PORTRAIT

4-2

ZOOM

BRIGHT.

VOLUME

KEYSTONE

FREEZE

4-1, 5

<Example: When “English” is selected from the “Language

5 Press the

select “Quit” and then press the

(or

This returns the display to the main menu. The display
automatically disappears, and adjustment values are
stored to memory if buttons are not operated for about 15
seconds.

button).

Quit

Selection” menu>

MENU

button (or buttons) to

SET

button

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■ About the Memory Menu

If you have made adjustments to the size of an image, noise or flicker, or the horizontal and
vertical positions when you have selected PC input, the details of these settings can be saved to
memory. You can also call up details of setups that you have saved.
When you first buy your projector, nothing is set to these memory items.

● How to Save

1 Adjust the image display in the Sync Adjustment menu (page 35).

2 Select "Memory" in the main menu.

Memory

Save

Load

Quit

3 Select "Save".

MENU

Press the
select the item to save.
You can register up to five items you want to
save to memory.

0 x 0

0 x 0

0 x 0

0 x 0

0 x 0

Save

0 Hz

0 Hz

0 Hz

0 Hz

0 Hz

The message “Save?” is displayed as shown below. If you select “YES”, the item is saved and
the menu automatically disappears.

0 x 0

0 x 0

0 x 0

0 x 0

0 x 0

Save

0 Hz

0 Hz

Save ?

YES /

0 Hz

0 Hz

N O

If you select “NO”, the menu automatically
disappears.

button (or buttons) to

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● How to Load Saved Settings

1 Select “Memory” in the main menu.

Memory

Save

Load

Quit

2 Select "Load".

Load

60

60

0 Hz

Hz

Hz

0 Hz

0 Hz

0 x 0

1280 x 720

1024 x 768

0 x 0

0 x 0

Basic Operation

MENU

Press the

button (or buttons) to
select the data to be loaded.
Select an item to which saved data is regis­tered.

The message “Load?” is displayed as shown below. If you select “YES”, the item is loaded
and the menu automatically disappears.

Load

0 x 0

1280 x 720 60

1024 x 768

0 x 0

0 x 0

0 Hz

Hz

Load ?

YES /

0 Hz

0 Hz

N O

NOTE

• Even if selected, the selected channel is canceled, and signal identification is switched to automatic extraction
when the input signal changes.

If you select “NO”, the menu automatically
disappears.

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Maintenance

■ Protection Against Overheating

Your projector is provided with internal protection circuits for preventing fire and damage to
internal components due to abnormal temperature.

When the power indicator LED is blinking:

● Action

1. Unplug the power plug from the power outlet.

2. Check the air filter for dirt.
* If the LAMP LED also is blinking at the same time, replace the lamp.
For details of how to replace the lamp, see page 46.

When the ALARM LED is lit:

● Action

1. Unplug the power plug from the power outlet.

2. Check the following and take corrective actions.

Is the ambient temperature
more than 35°C (95°F)?

Are any vent holes blocked?

Is the air filter clogged?

A probable cause is an
internal circuit problem.

* When the ALARM LED is OFF, your projector is working properly.

Use your projector within an ambient temperature of
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F).

Place your projector away from walls and other objects.
See "Do not block the air vents" on page 4.

Clean the air filter.
See "Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter" on page 48.

Ask your dealer for repair.

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● When the power fails (all LEDs are off with the power ON)

❍ Action

1. Unplug the power plug from the power outlet.

2. Check the following and take corrective actions.

Maintenance

Is the ambient temperature
more than 35°C (95°F)?

Are any vent holes blocked?

Is the lamp unit cover
securely in place?

A probable cause is an
internal circuit problem.

Use your projector within an ambient temperature of
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F).

Place your projector away from walls and other objects.
See "Do not block the air vents" on page 4.

Install the cover securely.
See "Lamp Unit Replacement" on page 46.

Ask your dealer for repair.

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■Lamp Unit Replacement

The target replacement time of the lamp used on this projector is 950 hours. (This may be
shortened depending on the conditions of use.)
Since there is a high possibility of lamp explosion if the cumulative usage time exceeds
more than 1000 hours, the power to the lamp is cut off at 1000 hours.

In the following instances where the cumulative usage time of the lamp is more than 950
hours, replace the lamp unit (sold separately). When the projected image becomes dark or
projected colors are unsatisfactory, the lamp has reached the end of its life. In this case,
replace the lamp unit.

● When the message shown below is displayed while the lamp is lit (This appears when the
cumulative usage time of the lamp is more than 950 hours.)

Lamp usage 950 hours.
Replace the lamp.

● When "Lamp usage time" on the menu display screen has reached 950 hours, the LAMP
LED blinks.

The lamp usage time is displayed in the “Lamp setting” menu for confirmation. (For

details, see page 36.)

● When the LAMP LED is lit without the lamp lighting.

(When the cumulative usage time of the lamp is more than 1000 hours.)

ON/STANDBY

LAMP

ALARM

WARNING

• Do not replace the lamp unit immediately after you have turned the projector off.
The lamp becomes very hot and may cause a burn injury. Turn off the lamp, unplug the plug from the power outlet,
and then wait at least one hour before replacing the lamp.

• Do not touch the lamp with your hands. This may result in reduced brightness or reduced lamp life.

• This projector contains many glass components (e.g. a lamp and mirrors). If these glass components break,
handle them with care to prevent personal injury from glass fragments. Contact your dealer or a Nippon Avionics
service center for repair.

CAUTION

• This lamp unit is not compatible with the lamp unit for the MP-100, MP-150, MP-200, MP-250, MP-300, and MP-

400. Specify the exclusive lamp unit (model No.: MPLU-10).

Procedure

1 Remove the lamp unit cover.

Loosen the lamp unit cover screws (2 pieces) using a
regular screwdriver.

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Maintenance

2 Loosen the lamp unit retaining screw.

Loosen the lamp unit screw. (1 piece)

3 Draw out the lamp unit.

Hold the handle and lift the lamp unit upward.

4 Install a new lamp unit.

q Hold the lamp unit and push it in.
w Tighten the lamp unit retaining screw.
e Turn down the handle of the lamp unit.
r Install the lamp unit cover, and tighten the two

retaining screws.

MENU

13

VIDEO PC

OHP

Lamp Setting

Lamp usage time 0 H

Economy mode

ON OFF

5 Reset the lamp usage time.

Perform the following in the standby state.

2

Press the

with the

VIDEO, PC

MENU

button held down.

The LAMP LED then blinks.

CAUTION

Do not reset the lamp usage time without replacing the lamp.
The probability of a lamp explosion increases if the cumula­tive usage time of the lamp is more than 1000 hours.

and

OHP

buttons once in that order

6 Verify that the display of lamp usage time

in the Lamp Setting menu is "0H" as
shown to the left.

/

Quit

If the lamp usage time is not reset, reset it by repeating
step

5.

CAUTION

Be sure to reset the lamp usage time after replacing the lamp.
Otherwise, the correct usage time cannot be known. When
the display exceeds 1000 hours, the power to the lamp is
forcibly turned off regardless of the lamp's life.

NOTE

• As a safety precaution, your projector does not turn on unless the lamp unit cover is installed.

• The lamp unit sold separately comes with an air filter as part of the lamp kit. When replacing the lamp unit, be
sure to replace the air filter as well. (See page 48.)

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■ Cleaning the Air Filter

The air filter is an important part as it keeps the optical components inside your projector
free from dirt and dust. A clogged air filter can cause the temperature to rise inside your
projector and the fan speed to increase. This, in turn, may reduce lamp life or cause the
projector to malfunction. The air filter should be cleaned regularly (about once a month if
the projector is used four hours a day).
Replace with a new air filter if it is difficult to remove dust and dirt from the air filter.

Procedure

1 Remove the air filter.

Pull the air filter in the direction of the arrow while
pressing in the indent to remove.

2 Vacuum the sponge to take off dust.

Vacuum the outside surface of the sponge as shown in
the illustration.

3 Mount the air filter.

Follow step 1 in reverse order.

CAUTION

Caring for the Air Filter and Cautions

• Do not wash the air filter with water or other liquids. This may cause the filter to clog.

• Do not wipe the air filter with a cloth or a wet rag as this, too, may cause the filter to clog.

• Always vacuum from the outside of the air filter. If you vacuum from the inside of the air filter, this will reduce the
effectiveness of the air filter.

• Do not forget to install the air filter. If the projector is left without the air filter installed, dust may enter the projector
and cause dirty projected images.

• When the air filter becomes damaged, be sure to replace with a new one. If the projector is used with the air filter
damaged, dust may enter the projector and cause dirty projected images.

NOTE

The lamp will not light unless the air filter is mounted.

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Troubleshooting

If you think a problem has occurred, check the following items before asking for a repair.

Troubleshooting

Symptom

Power is not on. 18

The projection lamp does not light. 46

No image is displayed. 26

The image is distorted. 18

The image is blurred. 27

The image is flickering. 35

The image is out of alignment. 35

The color is out of alignment. 35

No sound. 37

The cabinet produces a cracking sound.

The ALARM LED lights up or blinks.

The LAMP LED blinks (red). 46

The power indicator LED blinks. 48

The remote controller does not work.

•Verify that the power cord is plugged in.

•Verify that the lamp unit cover is installed.

•Verify that the lamp has not blown.

•Verify that the air filter is installed.

•Verify the internal temperature. The lamp does not light due to a

protection control if the temperature is too high.

•Verify that the lamp usage time is less than 1000 hours.

•Verify the selection of the connected input.

•Verify that the cable for the connected device is appropriately

connected.

•Verify sure that Brightness or Contrast in the Image Adjustment

menu is not set to minimum.

•Verify that the resolution on the PC is correctly set.

•Verify the functions of the PC.

•Verify that the projector is placed properly.

• Keystone compensation may be applied.

• Check the focus.

• Make sure that the projection distance is within the focusing

distance.

• Keystone compensation may be applied.

• Adjust Phase in the Sync Adjustment menu.

• Perform the automatic sync adjustment by pressing the AUTO

SYNC button.

• Check the setting of the Sync Adjustment menu.

• Adjust Phase in the Sync Adjustment menu.

• Make sure that the setting in the Volume menu is not set to

minimum.

•A sound is produced when the cabinet slightly expands or contracts

due to the changes in the room temperature. This will not affect

projector performance.

• Follow the procedures for protection against overheating.

• Make sure that the air filter is not dirty.

• Make sure that the lamp usage time is not more than 950 hours.

• Make sure that the air filter is not disconnected.

• Make sure that the battery is not blown or worn.

• Make sure that other light from lighting, for example, is not entering

the remote control sensor.

• Make sure that the remote control sensor of the main unit is not

obstructed.

• Make sure that the projector is not installed near inverter-driven

equipment.

To be Checked

Page(s)

46

48

44

46

19, 25

35

21

21

33

17

33

14

44

48

15

9, 10

9, 10

15

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Limited Warranty & Warranty Service

LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD

• The Limited Warranty is valid for one year from the date of purchase. This Limited Warranty does not cover
consumable parts such as lamp and air filter.

• Some repairs are chargeable to the user even within the effective Limited Warranty period.

• For details of repairs after the Limited Warranty period has elapsed, consult your dealer. Repairs can be
performed at cost to the user if the functions of the product can be maintained.

WARRANTY SERVICE PROCEDURE

• Before asking for service, check the Troubleshooting section once again. If, as a result of this check, you
think that a fault has developed, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product.

• When asking for service, provide your dealer with the following information:

Description of trouble (in as much detail as possible)
Date of purchase
Name
Address
Telephone number
Product name and model No. (written on label on rear of multi projector)

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Specifications

Mode Name

Type

LCD Panel Size

Drive System

Number of Pixels

Main Part

Projection Lens

Specification

Optical Source

Display Size

Color Reproducibility

Brightness

Scan Frequency

Maximum Resolution (at RGB signal input)

OHP Pickup unit

(actual Pickup speed

object Pickup size
projection
section)

PC Signal system

(Analog Video signal

RGB Input

Video Input/OutputAudio input

Video Signal system

Monitor Video signal

Output Sync Signal

PC, Audio Signal

Video Input Terminal

Monitor Audio Signal

Output Output Terminal

Audio Output

Operating Range of Temperature and Humidity

Power Source

Power Consumption

External Dimensions (mm/in)

Weight

Accessories

1 : Input signals, which are synchronized with the selected screen, are provided for output.

Arrangement

) Sync Signal

Input/Output Terminals

Connection Cable

Input Terminal

Output Terminal

3 primary Color LCD Shutter Projection Type

0.9 inches x 3 Panels, Aspect Ratio 4:3

Poly Silicon TFT Active Matrix

786,432 pixels (1,024 x 768 dots) x 3

Stripe

Manual Zoom: 1 to 1.2x, f=36 mm to 43.2 mm, F2.2 to 2.6

150 W

25 inches to 252 inches (projection distance 1.15 to 10 m)

Full color (16,770,000 colors)

1100 ANSI lumens (at normally white)

Horizontal 15 to 80 kHz, Vertical 50 to 75 Hz

1,024 x 768 dots (Compressed display of 1,280 x 1,024 dots is possible.)

1/2 inch CCD camera (2 million pixels)

4 frames/sec

At 1x: 288 mm x 216 mm (11.3 in x 8.5 in),

At 2x: 144 x 108 mm (5.7 in x 4.2 in)

Separate Signal System

Analog: 0.7Vp-p/75Ω

Separate/composite: TTL Level (positive/negative)

15 pin Mini D-sub 1 ch

Various cables for Macintosh, VGA (cables other than for VGA are sold
separately)

NTSC/PAL/SECAM

RCA Pin Terminal 1 ch, S terminal 1 ch (Mini DIN4-pin) x 1

0.7Vp-p/75Ω

Separate TTL Level, Minus Polarity

15 pin Mini D-sub 1 ch

0.4Vrms/47KΩ

RCA Pin Jack

0.4Vrms/47KΩ

Stereo Mini Jack

1.5 W x 2 stereo

Temperature: 0 to 35˚C (32 to 95˚F), humidity: 20 to 80% (no condensation)

100-120/220-240V AC 50/60 Hz

250 W (during standby: approx. 7 W)

298 (W) x 398 (D) x 189.5 (H) /11.7 (W) x 15.6 (D) x 7.4 (H) (including document cover)

5.4 kg (12 lb) (including document cover)

Power Cord (3 m/3.3 yd), Remote Control, Positioning Plate, User's Manual,
Battery (AAA x 2), MPC-VGA Cable

1

MP-15E

Specifications and designs are subject to change without prior notice in order to improve the product.

•

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NIPPON AVIONICS CO.,LTD.

Head office : 3-20-1 Nishi Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Technical Support Information

Instrument Service Center, Electronics Equipment Division

2-28-2 Hongo, Seya-ku, Yokohama

Zip code : 246-0015
Tel : [phone]

To customers : Enter the name and date of the store where you purchased this

product. This information will be useful when you ask your dealer
for repair.

• Date of Purchase (year, month, day)

• Store of Purchase

Telephone Number : ( )

7000468-R015Eq