Operator’s Guide PocketProjector 3M MP180 ™ 3
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 2 © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Contents Intended Use Statement �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 Safety Information ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 Safety Labels ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 Introduction �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8 Package Contents �����������������������������
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Intended Use Statement The 3M™ MP180 Projector is designed to operate with the 3M-specified battery and 3M power adapter in normal office or home environments. • 10˚–35˚C (50˚–95˚F) • 10–80% RH (without condensation) • 0–1829 m (0–6000 feet) above sea level The ambient operating environment should be free of airborne smoke, grease, oil and other contaminants that can affect the operation or performance of the projector.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 m Warning To reduce the risk associated with hazardous voltage: • Do not modify this product in any way. Use only 3M-approved replacement components. • Do not attempt to service this projector other than battery replacement. There are no user-serviceable parts other than the battery. Service to be performed only by a 3M-authorized service provider using 3M-approved system components. • Do not use the wall power supply in a wet environment.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 m Warning To reduce the risk associated with fire and explosion, battery leakage or overheating: • Do not immerse the battery in water or allow it to get wet. • Do not reverse the positive(+) and negative(-) terminals. • Do not connect the battery directly to a wall outlet. Use only the 3M-specified wall charger or automobile charger. • Do not strike, throw or subject the battery to physical shock. • Do not pierce the battery or break it open.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Safety Labels XXXXXXXX LITHIUM ION BATTERY Model No. LIN370-001 28.86Wh (11.1V 2600mAh x 3) P/N 78-6972-0026-5 m Warning • Use a specified charger. • Do not throw the battery into fire or heat. • Do not short-circuit the battery terminals. • Do not disassemble the battery. Charging Specification Standard Charge 11.1V/1.3A Cut Off Voltage 8.5V Max Charge 12.3V/1.3A LED Light Output CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Introduction Thank You For Choosing 3M This product has been produced in accordance with 3M quality and safety standards to provide smooth and trouble-free use in the years to come. For optimum performance, please follow the operating instructions carefully. Product Features The 3M MP180 projector is an all-in-one pocket projector.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Package Contents 1 3M MP180 Projector 2 Table-Top Tripod 3 Rechargeable Battery 4 Carrying Pouch 5 Outlet Adapters (4) 6 Power Adapter 7 AV Adapters (3) 8 Product Warranty and Safety Guide 9 Quick Start Guide 10 AV Cable 11 VGA-Audio Cable 12 USB Cable 2 1 4 3 6 5 8 10 12 © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Parts 1 1 Status Indicator 2 Touch Screen 3 Remote Sensor 4 Focus Wheel 5 Lens 6 Speaker 7 Flip Stand 4 8 Tripod Socket 6 9 Battery 10 Battery Latch 11 Power Button 12 MicroSD Card Slot 13 Earphone Jack 14 Mini USB Port 15 VGA-A/V Input 16 DC Power Input 2 5 10 6 7 11 3 8 12 9 13 10 14 15 16 © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Remote Control (optional extra) 1 back 2 up 3 zoom 4 left 5 OK 6 right 7 play 8 down 9 pause 2 3 1 5 6 4 8 9 7 Using the remote control The remote control for the 3M MP180 projector allows you control most functions of the 3M MP180 projector like navigate file list or control video playback. Turn on the projector and wait until the home screen appear and then press any button on the remote control to start using the remote.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Getting Started Install Battery The 3M projector comes with a rechargeable battery. The battery should be fully charged before using the projector with the battery. To install the battery: point the contacts on the battery toward the contacts on the projector, insert the end farthest from the battery latch first, then push down until the battery clicks into place.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Power Adapter The power adapter is used to charge the battery or power the projector. There are four outlet adapters to give you the flexibility to power the 3M MP180 in most countries. Installing an Outlet Adapter onto the Power Adapter 1 Select the outlet adapter that will plug into your wall outlet. 2 Align the outlet adapter to the power adapter and slide the outlet adapter into place. Replacing the Outlet Adapter 1 Push the button on the outlet adapter.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Charge the Battery The 3M MP180 rechargeable battery gives you up to two hours of battery life. When the battery needs to be charged, the status indicator will turn red and begin to flash. The battery should be fully charged before using the 3M MP180 projector. Charge the battery by connecting the 3M MP180 power adapter to the projector. When the power adapter is connected, the battery status icon is animated while charging and full when charging is complete.
Battery Charging Notes: • If the projector power is off, allow three hours for the battery to fully recharge. If the projector power is on, the battery will take longer to charge. • The battery has a lifespan and ages every time it is fully charged and discharged. The battery will gradually loose charge capacity as it ages. Therefore, as the battery ages the battery life will decrease. • The battery cannot be charged using USB port.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Making Connections The 3M MP180 projector will display informational icons depending on the input device and signal being detected. If no devices or input cables are connected to the projector, the home screen will display. The 3M MP180 was designed to operate with the 3M VGA and AV cables only.
Connecting to a Component Video Device For component video input, you must purchase the optional 3M MP180 Component AV Cable. This cable sends a higher quality video signal for the best possible image. 1 Connect the component AV cable to the projector’s VGA-AV input. 2 Connect the other end of the AV cable to the video device’s audio and video outputs. Important Note: There are two red connectors on the Component AV cable.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Connecting to a Computer Use the VGA-audio cable to connect the projector to desktop computers, laptop computers, ultra-portable computers and some personal digital assistants (PDAs). The projector supports VGA, SVGA, XGA, and WXGA resolutions. For best results, set the computer’s resolution to SVGA (800x600). 1 Connect the VGA cable to the 3M MP180 projector. 2 Connect the VGA cable to the computer’s video and audio outputs.
Basic Operating Instructions Powering On Press and hold the power button for three seconds. Release the power button when the projector begins to project an image and the status indicator turns green. Tip: The video output on some devices is turned off by default. Please refer to the device’s documentation for details on enabling the video output. Powering Off Press and hold the power button for three seconds. Release the power button when the projected image is gone and the LCD panel turns off.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Status Indicator Light The status indicator light provides information about the projector’s state. Status Indicator Light Flashes green three times Blank Flashes green Solid green Solid amber Flashes amber Flashes red twice and pauses then repeats Meaning A new power source is connected to the projector and the projector is ready to be powered on. Projector is off.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Adjusting Image Size The 3M MP180 projector can project a diagonal image of 10 to 80 inches (254– 2032 mm). Refer to the chart for associated dimensions. Image Size Diagonal Width Height Distance 8 in (20.32 cm) 6 3/8 in (16.3 cm) 4 3/4 in (12.2 cm) 9 2/4 in (24.4 cm) 14 in (35.56 cm) 11 1/4 in (28.4 cm) 8 3/8 in (21.3 cm) 16 3/4 in (42.7 cm) 20 in (50.8 cm) 16 in (40.6 cm) 12 in (30.5 cm) 24 in (61 cm) 26 in (66.04 cm) 20 3/4 in (52.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Transfer Files to Projector The 3M MP180 projector has 4 GB of internal memory. To access the projector’s internal memory or the microSD Card memory: 1 Connect the USB cable to the projector. 2 Connect the USB cable to the computer. 3 Turn on the projector 4 The projector will be detected as a removable drive labeled “3M MP180” by the computer.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Using the microSD Card Slot The 3M MP180 projector has a microSD card slot that can read up to a 16 GB card. You can either place files on the card before you insert it into the projector’s card slot or while the projector is connected to a USB port on a computer. Insert microSD Card 1 Open the microSD slot door. 2 Insert the microSD card into the microSD slot until it “clicks” into place. 3 Close the microSD door. Eject microSD Card 1 Open the microSD slot door.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Basic File Operations Using the Touch Screen • Tap the touch screen to select items. • Touch the screen and drag your finger up or down to scroll. In some cases scrolling left or right is also possible by dragging your finger to the left or right respectively. When viewing file lists with filenames wider than the screen, you can scroll side to side.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Home Screen At power on, the home screen will display if there are no input cables or video devices connected to the projector. The home screen has two sections: a status bar at the top and the menu icons section. Status Bar The status bar provides information about the current brightness mode, volume level, and battery level. 1 Wi-Fi signal strength example shown indicated full signal.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Browsing the Internet The 3M Pocket Projector MP180 has a built-in web browser. Note that before using the browser, you must make sure you have established a network connection. See “Transferring Files Through Bluetooth” on page 38 for more information. 1 Tap the Internet browser icon 2 The internet browser appears on the projected image and the projector's touch screen acts as mouse pad.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Media Files There are many video and audio file formats such as *.mov, *.avi, *.m4v, and *.wma. Most of these file formats act as containers. They contain various types of encoded video and audio. Some examples of encoded video and audio are MPEG-4, H.264, MP3, and AAC. To play these various files, a product must be able to read the file and decode the video and audio inside the file.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Watching Video 1 Tap the Video icon 2 A list of videos appears on the touch screen, as shown below. Note: To project the file list, tap on the light bulb icon in the bottom right. When the list of videos is shown on the projected image, it looks similar to the following: When the list of videos is diplayed as a projected image, you can choose to display the list by name, size, or date. 28 © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Additionally, the touch screen will act a navigator, as follows: 1 Scroll down 2 Open the selected video file or toggle between Sort by Name, Sort By Size, or Sort By Date 2 3 1 5 3 Scroll up 4 Turn off projected image 5 Mark selected file as favorite 6 Delete the selected video file 7 Back 4 6 7 Tap on a video to play it. The video is displayed on the projected screen and the touch screen/control pad changes slightly, as shown below.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Listening to Music 1 Tap the Music icon 2 A list of tracks appears on the touch screen, as shown below. Tap on a track to select it. The music is played and the touch screen now acts as a control pad, as shown below. Available buttons on touch screen are as follows: 1 Volume down 2 Volume up 1 3 Previous track 2 4 Stop 4 5 Next track 6 Back 7 Play/Pause 01. Beautiful things 3 5 6 7 30 © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Viewing Photos The photo view displays thumbnails of files in the internal memory or the microSD card. While in the photo view, you can show one picture at a time or a slideshow, with or without background music. Photo File Support The 3M MP180 projector can open and display Graphics Interchange Format (.gif), Tagged Image File Fomat (.tif), Portable Network Graphics (.png), Bitmap (.bmp) and Joint Photographic Experts Group (.jpg) files.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 When the list of photos is shown on the projected image, it looks similar to the following: Additionally, the touch screen acts a navigator, as follows: 1 Up 2 Left 3 OK/Enter 4 Right 5 Turn off projected image 6 Down 7 Delete photo 8 Back 9 Mark selected file as favorite 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 8 9 32 © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
Tap OK to display the currently-highlighted photo full screen and the touch screen/ control pad changes slightly, as shown below. 1 Stop 2 Previous photo 3 Play (starts slideshow) 4 Next photo 5 Stop projected image and display list of photos on touch screen 6 Exit 1 3 4 2 5 6 Skip to the Next or Previous Photo 1 Tap the Next button on the touch screen to skip to the next file in the file list. 2 Tap the Previous button to skip to the previous in the file list.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Viewing Office and PDF Files 1 Tap the Office/PDF icon 2 A list file types appears, as well as the option to browse by folder. 1 1 Microsoft PowerPoint files 2 Microsoft Word files 3 Microsoft Excel files 4 Adobe PDF files 5 Browse by folder 6 Back 7 Project image 2 3 4 5 6 7 Tap on the appropriate icon to display files of that type, or tap on the folder icon to browse through all files. The next screen displays a list of files.
Viewing Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF Files The 3M MP180 projector can open and view Microsoft® Word files and Adobe PDF files. Document File Support Supported Versions The file viewer supports Microsoft® Word 97, Microsoft® Word 2000, Microsoft® Word 2003, Microsoft® Word 2007 doc and docx files, and and Adobe® PDF versions 1.0 to 1.4. Font Support The 3M MP180 projector has limited font support and the file viewer will automatically try to substitute unsupported fonts.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Page Up and Page Down Tap the PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN buttons on the touch screen to scroll through the document pages. Return to File List Tap the BACK button to return to the list of files. Spreadsheet Files The 3M MP180 projector can open and view Microsoft® Excel® files.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Presentation Files The 3M MP180 projector uses the Piscel FileViewer to open and view Microsoft® PowerPoint files. File Support Supported Versions Of Microsoft® PowerPoint® The file viewer supports Microsoft® PowerPoint® 97, Microsoft® PowerPoint® 2000, Microsoft® PowerPoint® 2003, and Microsoft® PowerPoint® 2007 ppt and pptx files. Font Support The 3M MP180 projector has limited font support and the file viewer will automatically substitute unsupported fonts.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Favorites Tap the Favorites icon 1 A list of videos or other files which have been marked as favorites appears. 2 Tap on a file to open it. Marking a file as a favorite When viewing a list of videos, photos, etc., as a projected image, there is an option to mark a file as a favorite by tapping the FAVORITE button on the touch screen. Note that this option is not available when the file list is not being projected.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Settings Tap the Settings icon This screen allow you to change the movie playback and music playback settings, turn photo slideshow music on and off, change slide intervals for a photo slideshow, change the language and update software. Below is a list of menu items and their options.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Bluetooth Settings Tap on the Bluetooth Settings icon to turn Bluetooth on or off and pair the projector with another device. The 3M MP180 uses Bluetooth to share files with another device like a smartphone or computer. 1 Turn Bluetooth ON or OFF. When the projector's Bluetooth is on, it is discoverable. This means a Bluetooth device can scan for other Bluetooth devices and find the 3M MP180 projector. 2 To pair the projector with another, choose the Bluetooth device.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Firmware Upgrade If a software update becomes available, 3M will post the file and instructions on the 3M Pocket Projector website. The following instructions will step you through upgrading the MP180 projector. What You Need For The Update: 1 3M MP180 projector 2 MP180 power supply 3 microSD card 4 Computer 5 The upgrade files: upgrade.img and upgrade.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Cleaning the Projector 1 Turn off the projector and disconnect power and other cables. 2 Use a soft cloth, such as the 3M™ High Performance Cleaning Cloth, to wipe off dust. If the dust is difficult to remove, dampen the cloth with clean water and then wipe the projector clean. Then use a clean cloth to dry the projector. Important Note: Do not use cleaning chemicals or solvents to clean the projector.
• Plug the VGA-audio cable into the projector and the icon in the upper-left corner of the image will display the “VGA-Audio cable” icon. See “Video Mode Icons” on page 20. The projector is making a noise. • The projector has a small fan for cooling the LED light source. The fan turns on and off automatically based on the projector’s internal temperature. The fan will turn on more often in warm environments or at high altitudes.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Specifications Projector Description Imager Specification Technology LCOS Size 9.4 mm (0.37") Resolution SVGA 800 x 600 Pixels Aspect Ratio 4:3 Projection Distance 8.4 in. – 50.4 in. (213–1280 mm) Image Size 10 in. – 60 in. Diagonal (254–1524 mm) Throw Ratio (Diagonal: Distance) 0.84:1 Lens Offset 1:1 (none) Inputs DC-in, AV-in (inc.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 904370001001 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Description Specification Type (904370001001) Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Rated Capacity 11.1 V 2600 mAh, 28.9 Wh Dimensions 81.5 x 64 x 23 mm Important Note: Do not throw battery into trash.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 Limited Warranty • The 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 (the “3M product”) is warranted to be free from defects in material or manufacture for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase. • All other accessories included with the 3M product are warranted to be free from defects in material or manufacture for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase. • Optional product accessories that are not sold as part of the 3M product are subject to individual warranties.
b. 3M product is designed to operate in the typical indoor environment. This warranty does not cover 3M product used outside of the following circumstances: • 100V–240V AC, 50/60 Hz • 10˚–30˚C (50˚–86˚F) • 10–80% RH (without condensation) • 0–1829 m (0–6000 feet) above sea level c. The air intake and exhaust vent must be clear of obstructions. Inadequate air ventilation will cause the 3M product to malfunction or will cause damage to the 3M product which will void the warranty. d.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 What 3M Will Do To Correct Problems: • If your 3M product requires service, 3M will ask you to bring or send the 3M product, securely packaged in its original container or equivalent, along with proof of the date of original purchase, to your 3M Service Dealer or 3M Service Center. • 3M will, at its option, repair or replace the defective unit without charge for parts or labor. Return of the 3M product will be at 3M’s expense.
RF exposure warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Max. SAR Measurement (1g) 802.11b: 0.032 W/kg 802.11g: 0.022 W/kg 802.11n(20M): 0.013 W/kg 802.11n(40M): 0.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MP180 CE Statement ElectroMagnectic Compatibility Statement: Meets 2004/108/EC Directive Low Voltage Directive: Meets 2006-95-EC Directive. WEEE Statement The following information is only for EU-members States: The mark shown to the right is in compliance with Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/ EC (WEEE).
Video and Audio Decoder Notices MPEG-4 NOTICE THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD ("MPEG-4 VIDEO") AND/OR (ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.
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