MP-350 (Ver.2) Instruction Manual Master Operation Guide English ■ Read the separate “Instruction Manual -Network Operation Guide” and the separate “IMPORTANT SAFEGUARD” carefully before using the projector. ■ Refer to the separate “Instruction Manual - Network Operation Guide” for the operations of a Wireless LAN (WiFi) ■ Keep this guide in a safe place for future reference. ©2013 Copyright ELMO Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ■ Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. ■ Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. ■ Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. ■ Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed. ■ Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
■ Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
■ Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: • When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. • If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. • If the product has been exposed to rain or water. • If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of SA 1965 sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
BEFORE YOU USE ■ The supplied power cord and AC adapter are designed for exclusive use with this product. Do not use them with other equipments. ■ Be sure to use the power cord applicable to your local power specifications. If the product was sold in Japan, use the AC adapter sold with the product with 100VAC and 50 or 60 Hz. ■ Do not knot or coil the power cord or AC adapter cord or wrap them around the AC adapter. Doing so may damage the cords, causing fire or electric shock.
■ Follow the guidelines below to prevent the product from dropping or overturning. • Use the product on a stable base, desk, or table. Do not place the product on an unstable base or slanted location. • Place or wire the product to prevent the AC adapter cord or video cable from pulling. ■ Luminescent spot and black spot There may be some pixels that do not properly operate due to the use of image pick-up device made-up of many pixels.
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. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................................... 2 BEFORE YOU USE ............................................................................................... 6 Notes on the use of Wireless LAN(WiFi) ............................................................... 7 CONTENTS ................................................................................................................ 9 1 GETTING STARTED ...................................
CONTROLLING THE VOLUME ............................................................................ 40 Turning up the volume ....................................................................................... 40 Turning down the volume .................................................................................. 40 TURNING OFF THE SOUND ............................................................................... 41 HIDING THE IMAGE ................................................................
CLEANING THE LENS, THE CABINET AND THE REMOTE CONTROL ............. 74 Cleaning the lens ............................................................................................... 74 Cleaning the cabinet and the remote control ..................................................... 74 CLEANING THE INSIDE OF THE PROJECTOR .................................................. 75 6 TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................... 76 INDICATOR ICONS ....
1 GETTING STARTED CHECKING THE PACKAGE CONTENTS The items below are included with this product. If any item is missing, contact the dealer from whom you purchased this product.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Projector TOP/FRONT TOP/BACK ⑦ ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑧ Number Name Related Page Function ① Lens To project an image. →P23 ② Focus dial To focus the projected image. →P37 ③ Speaker Built-in speaker. - ④ Control panel To control the projector. →P14 ⑤ Remote sensor To receive IR signal from the remote control. →P22 ⑥ Rear panel Terminal panel to connect other devices.
CAUTION ■ Do not look into the lens during the projection. The strong light emitted from the lens may cause damage to your eyes. Pay attention especially when you use the projector in an environment where there are children. ■ Do not touch around the exhaust vent during or immediately after the projection. The area around the exhaust vent may become very hot and could result in burn. ■ Hot air may be emitted from the exhaust vent.
Num. Mark Name Function Related Page Warning indicator The red LED turns on or flashes when there is something wrong with the projector. →P16,76 UP button To move the selected item upward.The “Input source select” menu appears when the “Input source standby” screen is displayed or the image is displayed on the screen. When video is projected, display volume setting screen to increase the volume. →P36 DOWN button To move the selected item downward.
List of LED indicators The 3 LED indicators on the top of the projector indicate the status of the projector by lighting up or flashing, in different colors and different flashing speeds. Power indicator Wireless LAN indicator Warning indicator If the warning indicator lights up or flashes, there is something wrong with the projector. Refer to “WARNING INDICATORS”(Page79) for details about actions to be taken. Power indicator (Green) On The projector is turned on.
Terminal panel ① Number ② ③ Name ④ ⑤ Function Related Page ① RGB IN Analog RGB input terminal. To connect an analog RGB output device. ② HDMI HDMI input terminal. To connect an HDMI output device. →P29 ③ USB To connect an USB flash drive to display or play the files stored in the USB flash drive. →P30 ④ DC IN 12V To connect the supplied AC adapter. →P27 Anti-theft security slot. To connect a security cable. ⑤ →P28 - CAUTION ■ Use the HIGH SPEED HDMI cable with HDMI logo.
Remote control ① ③ ⑤ ② ⑦ ⑥ ⑧ ④ ⑩ ⑨ ⑪ ⑬ ⑫ ⑭ Num. Mark Name Function Related Page Power button To turn on/off the projector. →P32, 33 Menu button To display/hide the menu. To return to the previous menu without executing the selected item while operating the menu. →P51 ③ UP button To move the selected item upward. - ④ DOWN button To move the selected item downward. - LEFT button To move the selected item to the left.
Related Page Name Function ⑧ Blank screen button To display/cancel the blank screen that →P41 temporarily hides the projected image. ⑨ Input selection button To display/hide the “Input source select” menu. →P35 ⑩ Keystone +button To increase the projection angle. →P38 ⑪ Keystone -button To decrease the projection angle. →P38 ⑫ + Volume+ button To increase the volume of the built-in speaker. →P40 - Volume- button To decrease the volume of the built-in speaker.
Preparing the remote control When purchased 1. A battery is pre-installed in the remote control at the time of shipment (with insulation sheet). Remove the insulation sheet before using the remote control for the first time. Insulation sheet How to change the battery 1. Pull out the battery case. 2. Take out the old button battery and put the new button battery on the battery case with the "+" side facing up. 3. Insert the battery case to the remote control.
CAUTION ■ Improper use of the battery may lead to electrolyte leakage or bursting and may cause fire, injury or corrosion to the remote control. Observe the following precautions for safety use of the product. ・ ・ Do not use any battery other than specified. If the battery leaks, wipe off the leaked electrolyte with a cloth and install a new battery. If the leaked electrolyte contacts your skin, immediately wash it away with running water.
Operating range for the remote control Aim the IR transmitter of the remote control at the IR receiver on the back of the projector to control the projector. Use the remote control within its operating range as described below. Operating 42° 6m 38° Note ■ Do not place any objects between the remote control and the IR receiver. The remote control transmits IR signals and the projector will not respond if there are objects between the remote control and the IR receiver.
INSTALLING THE PROJECTOR Throw distance and screen size Decide the position to place the projector. The distance between the projector and the screen should be between 48cm (screen size: 25 inch) and 133 cm (screen size: 68 inch). L Height Screen size (inch) Width Screen size Projection distance Inch Width (cm) Height (cm) L(cm) 25 53.8 33.7 48 30 64.6 40.4 58 35 75.4 48.0 68 40 86.1 53.8 78 45 96.9 60.6 88 50 107.7 67.3 98 55 118.5 74.0 108 60 129.2 80.
Using the protective cover The followings are the instructions on how to install and use the supplied protective cover. The protective cover can be used as a projection stand as well as a protection cover for the projector. How to install the protective cover ① Attach the supplied Velcro tape to the bottom of the projector (marked in red dotted lines). ② Place the projector on the cover as shown in the below picture. (Fix the projector with Velcro tape.
CAUTION ■ Be sure to firmly hold the bottom of the projector and avoid applying an excessive vibration or impact when you carry the projector with the protective cover. The projector may slip out of the cover and drop to the ground, causing malfunction of the projector. ■ Do not use the projector with the protective cover on it. Doing so can cause the protective cover to get extremely hot, and possibly resulting in burn or injury. ■ The projector will remain hot for a while after it is turned off.
Using a tripod for a camera The projector is equipped with a tripod receptacle on the bottom of the projector. You can mount the projector on a tripod for a camera. ●Bottom of the projector ●When mounted on a tripod Tripod receptacle Note ■ Use a tripod that can support 500g or more. ■ Fully spread the legs of the tripod. In case of using a tripod with an elevating column, do not extend the column when mounting the projector.
CONNECTING TO THE DEVICES Connecting the power (AC adapter and power cord) Connect the supplied AC adapter and the power cord, and then firmly connect to the DC IN 12V of the projector. Then insert the other plug of the power cord securely into the wall outlet. BACK AC adapter (Supplied) Power cord (Supplied) CAUTION ■ The supplied AC adapter and power cord are for use with the projector only. Do not use with other devices.
Connecting to RGB IN terminal 1. Connect the projector to a device such as a computer using RGB cable. Connect the RGB output terminal (MiniD-sub 15p) of your device such as a computer to the RGB IN terminal of the projector using an RGB cable (sold separately) as shown in the below picture. After firmly inserting the cable into the connector, tighten the screws on the connector.
Connecting to HDMI terminal 1. Connect the projector to a device such as a computer using HDMI cable. Connect the HDMI output terminal of your device such as a computer and HDTV to the HDMI terminal of the projector using an RGB cable (sold separately) as shown in the below picture. Firmly insert the cable into the connector. BACK HDMI cable (Sold separately) Device (such as a computer) CAUTION ■ Use the HIGH SPEED HDMI cable with HDMI logo.
Connecting a USB flash drive Connect a USB flash drive to the USB terminal of the projector. BACK USB flash drive (Sold separately) Note ■ The projector does not recognize a USB flash drive when a USB hub is used. ■ Only use a USB flash drive that has been formatted in FAT16 or FAT32. ■ The video may not be played correctly when a low speed USB flash drive is used.
Connecting using wireless LAN 1. You can project Office documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), PDF files or images using the proprietary application software "BOXi Air" (a client software) installed in smartphones/tablets. [Supported devices] iPhone / iPad iPod touch iOS 4.0 or higher Android cell phone/tablet Android OS 2. You can project a computer screen using the proprietary application software "BOXi Play" (a client software) installed in computers.
2 BASIC OPERATION TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF Powering on 1. Make sure that the power and all necessary cables are connected properly. 2. Press the button on the control panel or on the remote control. Control panel Power indicator Remote control will turn green. (Wireless LAN indicator will turn on at the same time.) The “Input source standby” screen will be displayed. Note ■ It will take some time before you can operate the projector after the power is on.
Powering off 1. Press the button on the control panel or on the remote control. Control panel 2. A message will be displayed. Press the Press the Power button on the control panel of the projector or on the remote control while the message in the right figure is displayed to turn off the power. Remote control button again. Press Power button again to turn off the projector. The Power indicator will turn off. The Wireless LAN indicator will also turn off. The cooling fan will operate for a while.
DETECTING THE INPUT SOURCE Checking the current input source The current input source can be checked with the icons that are displayed at the top right of the “Input source standby” screen. On/Off of the “Auto The icon of the input detection” is displayed source that the projector here is searching is displayed here. If the icon is marked in blue, it means that the “AUTO (auto detection)” function is activated.
Selecting the input source with the remote control 1. Turn on the device connected to the projector such as a computer and a Blu-ray player. If you use a video player such as a Blu-ray player, start the playback. 2. Press the button. The “Input source select” menu will be displayed when the button is pressed while the projector is in the “Input source standby” screen or is projecting an image. 3. Select the input source with the buttons.
Selecting the input source from the control panel 1. Turn on the device connected to the projector such as a computer and a Blu-ray player. If you use a video player such as a Blu-ray player, start the playback. 2. Press the button. The “Input source select” menu will be displayed when the button ( ) is pressed while the projector is in the “Input source standby” screen or is projecting an image. 3. Select the input source with the buttons.
ADJUSTING THE FOCUS 1. Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus. Note ■ The focus adjustment can be performed when the throw distance is between 48cm and 133cm. ■ Refer to “Throw distance and screen size” (Page23) for details on the screen size. ■ Sometimes, you may notice fine streaks on projected images. This is due to interference with the screen surface. Replace the screen or displace the focus a little. CAUTION ■ Do not look into the lens during the projection.
CORRECTING THE KEYSTONE DISTORTION Correcting the keystone distortion manually with the remote control 1. Press the “+” button or “-“ button near the mark. The following “Keystone correction” window will be displayed. Keystone correction window 2. Press the “+” button or “-“ button near the mark to correct the keystone distortion. Press the “+” button. (Press when the projection angle is increased.) Press the “-” button. (Press when the projection angle is decreased.
2. Press the “ ” buttons on the control panel to correct the keystone distortion. Press the “ ” button. (Press when the projection angle is increased.) Press the “ ” button. (Press when the projection angle is decreased.) Note ■ The “Keystone correction” window will be automatically closed after 3 seconds of no operation. ■ The keystone correction can cause an image to be slightly degraded because the correction is made electronically.
CONTROLLING THE VOLUME Turning up the volume 1. Press the “+” button near the mark on the remote control. The following “Volume control” window will be displayed and the volume will be turned up. Volume control window Turning down the volume 1. Press the “-” button near the mark on the remote control. The following “Volume control” window will be displayed and the volume will be turned down.
TURNING OFF THE SOUND You can temporarily mute the sound from the built-in speaker. 1. Press the Press the button to mute the sound. button again to cancel the mute. When the “+” button near the mark on the remote control is pressed while in mute, the mute will be released and the volume will be increased by 1 level. When the “-” button near the mark on the remote control is pressed while in mute, the mute will be released and the volume will be decreased by 1 level.
3 USB VIEWER With the USB viewer you can display or play the files (Office files, movie files or still picture files) stored in the USB flash drive. SUPPORTED FILE FORMATS AND VERSIONS The following files are supported: Movie files Play movie files. Supported file formats: AVI, MOV, MP4: Video=H.264, Audio=MP3, AAC, PCM Refer to “PLAYING MOVIES - MOVIES -” (Page45) for details. Still picture files Display still picture files.
2. Press the MENU button. Control panel Remote control Verify that the Wireless LAN indicator is lit in blue before moving to the next step. 3. Select the “Input source select” icon . Select the “Input source select” icon in the “Main” Main menu menu with the buttons on the control panel or on the remote control. Then press the button to execute the selection. 4. Select the USB icon Input source select menu .
Select the menu (Movies, Still pictures, Office files) with the buttons on the control panel or on the remote control. Then press the button to execute the selection. Icon Menu Function To play movie files stored in the USB flash drive. Movies Refer to “PLAYING MOVIES - MOVIES -“ (Page45) for details. To display still picture files stored in the USB flash drive. Still pictures Refer to “DISPLAYING STILL PICTURES STILL PICTURES -” (Page47) for details.
PLAYING MOVIES - MOVIES The following list of movies will be displayed when “Movies” is selected in the “USB” menu. List of movies Movie List (10 Movies) U-Disk file/Drive1/mov_0001.avi Number Function ① The number of movies will be displayed. ② The directory path will be displayed. ③ Movie file icons will be displayed. ④ File name. ⑤ File size. ⑥ The date the file was created will be displayed. ⑦ Scroll bar. 1. Select a movie file to play.
2. Press the button. The selected movie file will be played full screen. During movie playback, you can perform the following operations such as “Fast forward”, “Rewind” and “Pause” with the remote control or the control panel. A mark will be displayed at the left top of the screen when performing “Pause” or “Multiple-speed playback”.
DISPLAYING STILL PICTURES - STILL PICTURES The following list of still pictures will be displayed when “Still pictures” is selected in the “USB” menu. List of still pictures Number Function 1. ① The name of the selected file will be displayed. ② Image size (W x L). ③ File size. ④ Shooting date. (The date the file was created). ⑤ Thumbnails of the still picture files or folders will be displayed. Select a still picture file to display.
★How to move between pages (Remote control/ Control panel) Action Go to the next page. Go to the previous page. Operation Press the button while any of the thumbnails in the bottom row is selected. Press the button while the thumbnail in the bottom right is selected. Press the button while any of the thumbnails in the top row is selected. Press the button while the thumbnail in the top left is selected. 2. Press the button. The selected picture file will be displayed full screen.
DISPLAYING OFFICE FILES - OFFICE FILESThe following list of Office files will be displayed when “Office files” is selected in the “USB” menu. List of Office files File list (10 files) U-Disk file/Drive1/word01.doc ① The number of Office files will be displayed. ② The directory path will be displayed. ③ Office file and PDF icons will be displayed. ④ File name. ⑤ File size. ⑥ The date the file was created will be displayed. ⑦ Scroll bar. Marker 1. Select an Office file to display.
2. Press the button. The selected file will be displayed full screen. ★Available actions when an Office file is displayed (Remote control/ Control panel) Action Go to the next file. Go to the previous file. Move the display position to the left. Move the display position to the right. Return to the list of Office files. Zoom in. Operation button when the file is displayed in normal Press the size. Press the button when the file is displayed in normal size.
4 MENU OPERATION Various configurations and adjustments to the projected image can be done from the menu. DISPLAYING THE MENU AND BASIC OPERATION Displaying the main menu Control panel 1. Press the MENU button. Remote control Press the MENU button on the remote control or on the control panel. The menu will be closed if the MENU button is pressed again. The menu will also be closed automatically after 30 seconds of no operation.
Button Function button To configure the setting of the selected icon. button To move the selected item up. button To move the selected item down. button To move the selected item left. To adjust the setting value of the adjustment bar*. button To move the selected item right. To adjust the setting value of the adjustment bar. MENU button To return to the previous menu without changing the settings. When the main menu is displayed, the main menu will be closed.
MAIN MENU The following items can be configured from the main menu: Input source selection/ Keystone adjustment/ Display mode selection/ Brightness adjustment/ Contrast adjustment/ Volume adjustment/ Language/ Detail settings If you select the item, a sub menu will be displayed. Refer to “Displaying the main menu” (Page51) for details on displaying the main menu. Icon Name Options/ Adjustable range AUTO Input source selection →P55 Description Default HDMI RGB To change the input source.
Icon Name Contrast adjustment →P60 Volume adjustment →P61 Options/ Adjustable range 1 ~ 100 Default setting: 50 1 ~ 10 Default setting: 7 Description To adjust the contrast of the image. The adjustment can be made in increments of one unit. To adjust the volume of the image. The adjustment can be made in increments of one unit. English French German Spanish Italian Language →P62 Swedish To set the language for the menus and messages.
SELECTING THE INPUT SOURCE 1. Display the “Main” menu. Refer to “Displaying the main menu” (Page51). Press the MENU button on the remote control or on the control panel. The main menu will be displayed. 2. Select the icon with the Main menu buttons on the remote control or on the control panel. Press the button to execute the selection. The “Input source select” menu will be displayed. 3. Select the input source with the buttons on the remote control or on the control panel.
Icon Name Description USB The data in the USB flash drive will be displayed. Refer to “3 USB VIEWER” (Page42). WiFi The image of the iOS devices connected via wireless LAN. Refer to the separate “Instruction Manual Network Operation Guide”. Note ■ USB and WiFi signal will not be detected automatically when AUTO is selected. Select USB or WiFi from the “Input source select” menu. ■ The selected input source will be displayed when HDMI, RGB, USB or WiFi is selected.
ADJUSTING TH KEYSTONE DISTORTION 1. Display the “Main” menu. Refer to “Displaying the main menu” (Page51). Press the MENU button on the remote control or on the control panel. The main menu will be displayed. 2. Select the icon with the Main menu buttons on the remote control or on the control panel. Press the selection. button to execute the The “Keystone correction” window will be displayed. 3. Correct the keystone distortion with the buttons on the remote control or on the control panel.
SELECTING THE DISPLAY MODE 1. Display the “Main” menu. Refer to “Displaying the main menu” (Page51). Press the MENU button on the remote control or on the control panel. The main menu will be displayed. 2. Select the icon with the Main menu buttons on the remote control or on the control panel. Press the button to execute the selection. The “Display mode select” menu will be displayed. 3. Select the display mode with the buttons on the remote control or on the control panel.
ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS 1. Display the “Main” menu. Refer to “Displaying the main menu” (Page51). Press the MENU button on the remote control or on the control panel. The main menu will be displayed. 2. Select the icon Main menu with the buttons on the remote control or on the control panel. Press the button to execute the selection. The “Brightness adjustment” window will be displayed. 3. Adjust the brightness with the buttons on the remote control or on the control panel.
ADJUSTING THE CONTRAST 1. Display the “Main” menu. Refer to “Displaying the main menu” (Page51). Press the MENU button on the remote control or on the control panel. The main menu will be displayed. 2. Select the icon Main menu with the buttons on the remote control or on the control panel. Press the button to execute the selection. The “Contrast adjustment” window will be displayed. 3. Adjust the brightness with the buttons on the remote control or on the control panel.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Volume setting 1. Display the “Main” menu. Refer to “Displaying the main menu” (Page51). Press the MENU button on the remote control or on the control panel. The main menu will be displayed. 2. Select the icon with the Main menu buttons on the remote control or on the control panel. Press the button to execute the selection. The “Volume setting” window will be displayed. Volume setting window 3. Adjust the volume with the buttons on the remote control or on the control panel.
SETTING THE LANGUAGE Set the language to be used for the menus. 1. Display the “Main” menu. Refer to “Displaying the main menu” (Page51). Press the MENU button on the remote control or on the control panel. The main menu will be displayed. 2. Select the icon with the Main menu buttons on the remote control or on the control panel. Press the selection. button to execute the The “Language” menu will be displayed. Language menu 3.
DETAIL SETTINGS The following items can be configured: ECO mode/ Display setting/ Auto power off/ Projection mode/ Installation mode/ Factory settings Various information can be obtained from this screen. Refer to “Checking various information” (Page65). Displaying the detail settings 1. Display the “Main” menu. Refer to “Displaying the main menu” (Page51). Press the MENU button on the remote control or on the control panel. The main menu will be displayed. 2.
Icon Name Options On ECO mode setting →P65 Off Display setting →P66 To set the ECO mode. When the projector is in the ECO mode, the LED brightness and fan noise will decrease. Horizontal position →P66 To adjust the horizontal position of the image. Vertical position →P67 To adjust the vertical position of the image. To change the sampling clock of the projector against the input signal. It will reduce the vertical flicker noise.
Checking various information Detail settings menu 1. Display the “Detail settings” menu. The following information can be viewed. Information Description Input Source The current input source will be displayed. Version The firmware version of the projector will be displayed. SSID SSID of the projector will be displayed. MAC Address MAC address of the projector will be displayed. Setting the ECO mode 1. Display the “Detail settings” menu. 2.
Displaying the “Display setting” menu. 1. Display the “Detail settings” menu. 2. Select the icon Detail settings menu with the buttons on the remote control or on the control panel. Press the button to execute the selection. Display setting menu The “Display settings” menu will be displayed. ※Display setting menu can be adjustable while RGB input. Adjusting the horizontal position of the image 1. Display the “Display setting” menu. 2.
Adjusting the vertical position of the image 1. Display the “Display setting” menu. 2. Select the icon Display setting menu with the buttons on the remote control or on the control panel. Press the selection. button to execute the 3. Adjust the position with the buttons on the remote control or on the control panel. Press the button to execute the adjustment and return to the “Display setting” menu. Adjusting the frequency 1. Display the “Display setting” menu. 2.
Adjusting the tracking 1. Display the “Display setting” menu. Display setting menu 2. Select the icon with the buttons on the remote control or on the control panel. Press the button to execute the selection. 3. Adjust the tracking with the buttons on the remote control or on the control panel. Press the button to execute the adjustment and return to the “Display setting” menu.
Selecting the aspect ratio 1. Display the “Display setting” menu. 2. Select the icon Display setting menu with the buttons on the remote control or on the control panel. Press the button to execute the selection. The “Aspect ratio setting” menu will be displayed. 3. Select the aspect ratio with the Aspect ratio setting menu buttons on the remote control or on the control panel. The following aspect ratio can be selected. Icon Description To display the input signal in its original aspect ratio.
Setting the auto power off 1. Display the “Detail settings” menu. 2. Select the icon Detail settings menu with the buttons on the remote control or on the control panel. Press the button to execute the selection. The “Auto power off setting” menu will be displayed. 3. Auto power off setting menu Select the auto power off time with the buttons on the remote control or on the control panel. The following auto power off time can be selected.
Selecting the projection mode 1. Display the “Detail settings” menu. 2. Select the icon Detail settings menu with the buttons on the remote control or on the control panel. Press the button to execute the selection. The “Projection mode setting” menu will be displayed. 3. Select “Front” or “Rear” with the control or on the control panel. buttons on the remote Projection mode setting menu Icon Mode Description Front To be used when the projector is placed in front of a screen.
Selecting the installation mode 1. Display the “Detail settings” menu. 2. Select the icon Detail settings menu with the buttons on the remote control or on the control panel. Press the selection. button to execute the The “Installation mode setting” menu will be displayed. 3. Select “Desktop” or “Ceiling” with the remote control or on the control panel. Icon Mode Desktop Ceiling Press the menu.
Returning to the factory settings 1. Display the “Detail settings” menu. Detail settings menu 2. Select the icon with the buttons on the remote control or on the control panel. Press the button to execute the selection. The “Factory settings” menu will be displayed. 3. Select “Yes” or “No” with the on the control panel. Icon buttons on the remote control or Description Factory settings menu To return to the factory settings. Do not return to the factory settings. Press the menu.
5 MAINTENANCE This section describes the simple maintenance procedures you should follow to clean the lens, the cabinet and the remote control. CLEANING THE LENS, THE CABINET AND THE REMOTE CONTROL Cleaning the lens 1. Before starting the cleaning, turn off the projector, disconnect the power cord and then allow the cabinet to cool. 2. Wipe the lens with commercial lens-cleaning paper. Lens CAUTION ■ Do not look into the lens during the projection.
CAUTION ■ Do not use solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinner as they may mar the finish of the case, causing electric shock. ■ Do not apply volatile materials such as insecticide on the cabinet. Do not leave a rubber, sticky tape or vinyl product in prolonged contact with it. Otherwise, the surface finish will be deteriorated or the coating may be stripped off. ■ The surface of the cabinet is easily scratched. Do not rub the cabinet with a hard material or hit it.
6 TROUBLESHOOTING INDICATOR ICONS During use of the projector, the following icons may appear at the bottom right of the screen to warn you or indicate errors. When the icon appears, follow the instructions described in the table below. If the same icon still appears after following the above instructions, contact your dealer. Example of the warning indication Warning icons Icon Description Solution The internal temperature has been Temperature increased.
Example of the error indication An error occurred. The projector will be turned off in 5 seconds. Icon Description Solution Turn off the projector immediately and allow the The internal projector to cool down for at least 30 minutes. Temperature temperature has been Make sure the followings and turn on the projector: error increased. - The ventilator is not blocked by objects or in any The projector will be way obstructed. turned off in 5 seconds. - The ventilator is not covered with dust.
LIST OF USB MENU ERROR MESSAGES Sometimes you will see a message like below picture while you are using the USB viewer. ERROR “Message text” OK (Title text and OK button may vary depends on the situation.) Below is a list of error messages for the USB menu. Follow the instructions described in the list when the error message is displayed. Related page Error message Description/Solution The files with unsupported format cannot be played or displayed. Check the format and version of the file.
WARNING INDICATOR DISPLAY The warning indicators indicate the status of the internal temperature and the internal fan, by flashing or by lighting. <Upper part of the Control panel> Power indicator Wireless LAN indicator Warning indicator (Red) Warning indicator Solution On An abnormal temperature inside the projector is detected. Turn off the projector immediately and allow the projector to cool down for at least 30 minutes.
COMMON PROBLEMS AND CHECK ITEMS The following problems may not be caused by malfunction of the projector. Check the items in the table below before requesting a repair service. If the problem still persists, contact your dealer. Problem No power. Power turns off automatically. No image. Image is dark.
Problem Image is distorted. Image is blurred. Check item Related Page ➡ Is the projector installed correctly? →P23 ➡ If there is keystone distortion, perform the keystone correction. →P38, 57 ➡ Is the lens correctly adjusted? ➡ Is the projector placed correctly to the screen? ➡ Is the lens dirty? ➡ Is there condensation on the lens? ➡ Is the distance between the projector and the screen within the adjustable range of the focus? →P37 →P23 Image is unstable.
Problem Remote control cannot be operated. Indicator flashes.
7 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS MODEL MP-350 Display technology Single-chip DLP Display device Size 0.45 type Resolution 1,280×800 (WXGA) Aspect ratio 16:10 Focus adjustment Manual Focal length f = 9.05mm F number F 2.04 Lens Lamp 3 LED (R,G,B) Screen size (projection distance) 25 ~ 68 inches ( 0.48 ~ 1.
Remote control Power DC 3V (Button battery: CR2016) Operating range 6m External dimensions 45 mm x 70.
LIST OF COMPATIBLE SIGNALS The following system modes are available with the projector. The projector will detect the input signal and select the appropriate system mode automatically. Computer signal input format (for both RGB and HDMI) Signal mode Resolution (H x V) Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz) 640 × 350 640 × 350 31.5 70.1 TEXT (70Hz) 720 × 400 37.9 70.0 TEXT (85Hz) 720 × 400 37.9 85.0 VGA (60Hz) 640 × 480 31.5 59.9 640 × 480 (67Hz) 640 × 480 35.
SXGA+ (60Hz) 1400 × 1050 65.3 60.0 WXGA+(60Hz) 1440 × 900 55.9 59.9 WXGA+(75Hz) 1440 × 900 70.6 75.0 WSXGA+(60Hz) 1680 × 1050 65.3 60.0 Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz) Video signal input format (for both RGB and HDMI) Signal mode Resolution (H x V) 480i 720 × 480 15.7 60.0 480p 720 × 480 31.5 60.0 576i 720 × 575 15.6 50.0 576p 720 × 575 31.3 50.0 720p 1280 × 720 37.5 50.0 720p 1280 × 720 45.0 60.0 1080i 1920 × 1080 28.
8 Appendix Converting an Office file to a PDF file When using the USB viewer function in BOXi, Office files may appear differently from the display in PC applications. In this case, converting the Office files to PDF files will allow them to be displayed properly. This Chapter explains the conversion of Office files to PDF files. Adobe Acrobat needs to be installed first. Although the explanation is for PowerPoint files here, conversion of other Office files is similar.
3. Select [Adobe PDF] from the printer menu. 4. Click the [Print] button to commence printing. 5.
TRADEMARKS is a registered trademark of ELMO Co., Ltd. DLP(Digital Light Processing) is a trademark of Texas Instruments. VGA, XGA, and SXGA are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corp. iPhone and iPad are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco Systems Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
9 WARRANTY AND AFTER SALES SERVICE [LIMITED WARRANTY AND REPAIR] ■ WARRANTY PERIOD We offer you a 1 year limited warranty on our product, from the date of the original purchase (“Warranty Period”). Keep the warranty card included in the product package in a safe place. Faults reported outside of the Warranty Period are subject to a chargeable repair.
[OTHER CUSTOMER SERVICE] ■ Customer service You can inquire the following inquiries about the projector to our customer service; (1) About repair service (2) About instruction of use, sale or other issues 6-14, Meizen-cho, Mizuho-ku Nagoya, 467-8567, Japan OVERSEAS SUBSIDISRY COMPANIES ELMO USA CORP. ELMO Europe SAS Headquarters Headquarters 1478 Old Country Road Immeuble Elysées La Défense, Plainview, NY 11803, U.S.A. 7C, Place du Dôme, Tel. (516) 501-1400 Fax.