Operating Instructions, Projector Start Up

Section 4: Operating Instructions

4-1. Projector Start Up

Read the Important Safeguards before operating the MP8610 projector. After all cable connections have been completed, the projector can be powered up. For best results, please observe the following start up sequence. Refer to Figure 4-1

!Caution

Allow a projector that has been stored in a cold place to warm up to room temperature before applying power.

1.Press the power switch (1) to ON to apply power to the projector (= ON, O = OFF). The red LED (3) will illuminate.

2.Press the Standby button (2). The green LED (3) will illuminate and an image will appear and grow brighter on the screen.

3.Check all ventilation slots and clear away any obstructions.

4.Turn the lens (4) to focus the image.

5.Press the foot lock button (5) to release the height adjustment feet.

6.Raise/lower projector body to extend or retract feet (6) to obtain best image height. Rotate feet (7) for fine adjustment.

7.Power up your computer source and video source(s).

9Note

In most cases, the projector will automatically adjust to the graphic mode of your computer by selecting a pre–programmed setting. See Appendix C-2.

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Figure 4-1. Projector Setup

4-2. Standby Mode

When the projector is not being used, place it into standby mode.

1.Press the Standby button.

2.The lamp will switch off and the red LED will illuminate.

3.Press the standby button again to illuminate the lamp and project an image on the screen.

9Note

In standby mode, the fan motor will continue to run for a few minutes until the projector cools down.

3M™ Multimedia Projector MP8610