Operator’s Guide PocketProjector ™ 3M MPro150 1
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 2 © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Contents Intended Use Statement ......................................................................................... 4 Safety Information .................................................................................................. 4 Safety Labels ........................................................................................................ 7 Introduction ...............................................................................................
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Intended Use Statement The 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 is designed to operate with the 3M-specified battery and 3M power adapter in normal office or home environments. • 10˚–30˚C (50˚–86˚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 MPro150 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 MPro150 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 MPro150 Safety Labels ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; LITHIUM ION POLYMER BATTERY Model No. BLP508-001 3.7V 2200mAh 8.1Wh P/N 78-6972-0004-2 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 0.44A/4.2V Cut Off Current 44mA Max Charge 2.2A/4.2V Cut Off Current 44mA LED Light Output CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT © 2010 3M.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 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 MPro150 projector is an all-in-one pocket projector.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Package Contents 1 3M Pocket Projector MPro150 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 2 1 4 3 6 5 8 12 MicroSD Memory Card 13 USB Cable 9 7 10 11 12 13 © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Parts 1 Directional Pad 2 Enter Button 3 Back Button 4 Power Button 5 Status Indicator 6 microSD Card Slot 7 Focus Wheel 8 Lens 9 Speaker 10 DC Power Input 11 Mini USB Port 12 Headphone Jack 13 VGA-AV Input 14 Battery Cover 15 Tripod Socket 16 Flip Stand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 11 10 9 14 15 16 9 13 © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Getting Started Install Battery The 3M MPro150 projector comes with a rechargeable battery. The battery should be fully charged before using the projector with the battery. To install the battery: slide the back cover off, insert the battery, and reinstall the cover. Important Note: Use only the 3M-specified battery: 78-6972-0004-2. © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 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 MPro150 in most countries. You can also power the projector with the 3M MPro150 car charger, available separately. 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.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Charge the Battery In normal brightness mode, the 3M MPro150 rechargeable battery gives you up to two hours of battery life. When the battery needs to be charged, the status indicator will flash red or the low battery message will display. The battery should be fully charged before using the MPro150 projector. Charge the battery by connecting the 3M MPro150 power adapter to the projector.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 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 can also be charged by connecting the projector to a computer USB port. This method will fully charge the battery in six hours. • 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.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Making Connections The 3M MPro150 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 MPro150 was designed to operate with the 3M VGA and AV cables only.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Connecting to a Component Video Device For component video input, you must purchase the optional 3M MPro150 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 MPro150 Tip: Some video devices do not have the standard audio and video connections and may require an AV cable specified by the manufacturer. The AV cable allows you to connect your video device to your TV monitor or your projector and may be purchased from the video device manufacturer. Once you have the AV cable, use the cable adapters to connect the video device cable and the projector cable. Some video devices, by default, will not output a video signal.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 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 MPro150 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. 00:00:03 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.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Status Indicator Light The status indicator light provides information about the projector’s state. Status Indicator Light Meaning Flashes green three times A new power source is connected to the projector and the projector is ready to be powered on. Blank Projector is off or the battery has finished charging. Flashes green The projector is starting up. Solid green The projector is on. Flashing amber The projector is off and charging the battery.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Video Mode Icons The projector will display a video icon when it is connected to a video cable or a video source. If no cables or devices are detected, the home screen (see “Home Screen” on page 28 ) will display. Icon Description/ Meaning The projector detects the audio/video cable. The projector detects an NTSC video input signal. The projector detects a PAL video input signal. The projector detects the component audio/video cable.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Adjusting Image Size The 3M MPro150 projector can project a diagonal image of 8 to 50 inches (203–1270 mm). Refer to the chart for associated dimensions. Diagonal SIze Image Width Image Height Projector-to-Screen Distance 8 in (20.32 cm) 6 3/8 in (16.2 cm) 4 3/4 in (12.2 cm) 6 3/4 in (17.0 cm) 14 in (35.56 cm) 11 1/4 in (28.4 cm) 8 3/8 in (21.3 cm) 11 3/4 in (29.9 cm) 20 in (50.8 cm) 16 in (40.6 cm) 12 in (30.5 cm) 16 3/4 in (42.7 cm) 26 in (66.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Changing the Brightness When Viewing a File List or in the Settings Menu The brightness mode can be accessed while in one of the file list views or the settings menu. Press the up button on the directional pad until the selector is in the status bar. (See “Status Bar” on page 28.) Select the brightness mode icon and press the ENTER button to change the brightness mode.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Adjusting the Volume The volume can be adjusted when connected to a video source, during video or song playback, or during a photo slideshow. Press the UP or DOWN button on the directional pad to adjust the sound one level. Checking the Battery Level The amount of charge currently in the battery displays in the status bar battery icon at the top of the home screen.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Attaching the Tripod The projector includes a table-top tripod that mounts to the bottom of the projector. Tip: The 3M MPro150 projector will attach to most camera tripods. © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Transfer Files to Projector The 3M MPro150 has 1 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 “MPro150” by the computer. The computer will detect a second removable drive when a microSD Card is installed into the projector.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Using the microSD Card Slot The 3M MPro150 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 MPro150 Basic File Operations 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 Sort icon. Here you can sort by name, by date, and by size. 1 2 Brightness mode.
Home Screen The projector provides an easy way to view all files of a specific type with a single icon. Each file list icon, when selected, displays a listing of all files in the internal memory or SD card. For example, when you select the document file list, the projector will display all *.doc and *.docx files. 1 View all document files on internal and SD card memory. When selected, the projector searches the internal memory for document files and displays all document files in a single list.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 File List 1 Sort Order: Press the ENTER button to toggle through the different sort views. Sort by name, size, or date 2 SD Card: When a microSD card is installed in the slot, this icon will display in the list. Select icon to display the contents of the SD card. (See “View File List on SD Memory Card” on page 31.) 3 Folder: Select icon to display the contents of the folder. (Folders are only shown in the View All Files view.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Delete a File 1 Press the UP/DOWN button on the directional pad to navigate to the file you wish to delete. 2 Press the RIGHT button to delete the file. 3 A dialog box appears to confirm that you want to delete the file. 4 Press the RIGHT or LEFT directional pad button to choose yes or no and then press the ENTER button. Marking a File as a Favorite 1 Navigate to the file you wish to mark as a favorite.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Document and PDF Files The 3M MPro150 projector uses the Piscel FileViewer to open and view Microsoft® Word files and Adobe PDF files. Document File Support Supported Versions The file viewer supports Microsoft® Word 95, 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..
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Magnifying and Panning a Page 1 Once the document is open, press the ENTER button on the directional pad to magnify the document page. The page will magnify more each time you press the ENTER button. The magnification levels are: 1x, 2x, 4x, and 8x, then back to normal. 2 While the page is magnified, you can pan around it using the directional pad buttons.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Spreadsheet Files The 3M MPro150 projector uses the Picsel FileViewer to open and view Microsoft® Excel® files. Document File Support Supported Versions of Microsoft® Excel® The file viewer supports Microsoft® Excel® 95, Microsoft® Excel® 97, Microsoft® Excel® 2000, Microsoft® Excel® 2003, and Microsoft® Excel® 2007 xls and xlsx files.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Select Another Spreadsheet When the page is 1x magnified, press the UP and DOWN button on directional pad to select another worksheet in the workbook. Return to File List Press the BACK button to return to the home screen. © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Presentation Files The 3M MPro150 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® 95, Microsoft® PowerPoint® 97, Microsoft® PowerPoint® 2000, Microsoft® PowerPoint® 2003, and Microsoft® PowerPoint® 2007 ppt and pptx files.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Scrolling Through the Slides When the page is not magnified, press the UP and DOWN buttons on directional pad to scroll through the presentation slides. Return to File List Press the BACK button to return to the home screen. Tip: If the document file contains special fonts or formatting, save the file in PDF file format and embed the fonts. The embedded fonts will be part of the file and eliminate font substitutions. © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 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 MPro150 Pause Playback 1 Press the ENTER button to pause video and audio playback. 2 Press the ENTER button again to resume playback. Skip to Previous or Next File During Playback 1 Press the RIGHT button on the directional pad to skip to the next file. 2 Press the LEFT button to skip to the previous file. Return to File List Press the BACK button to return to the home screen. © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Photo View 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 MPro150 projector can open and display bitmap (.bmp) and jpeg (.jpg) files. The projector supports up to a two megapixel bitmap file or a ten megapixel jpeg file.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Return to File List Press the BACK button to return to the photo thumbnail view. Settings 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 MPro150 Video Playback Options Navigate to the icon, press ENTER to change settings selection. Setting Operation Play All Once: This plays all videos once on either either the SD card or internal memory and the returns to the media file list. The play location depends on the first video played. Repeat All: This plays all videos continuously on either either the SD card or internal memory. The play location depends on the first video played.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Music Playback Options Navigate to the icon, press ENTER to change settings selection. Setting Operation Play All Once: This plays all music once on either the SD card or internal memory and then returns to the media file list. The play location depends on the first song played. Repeat All: This plays all music continuously on either either the SD card or internal memory. The play location depends on the first song played.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Picture Slideshow Options Background Music Setting Press the ENTER button to turn the background music on or off. Setting Operation Turns on background music for the picture slideshow. Music must be in a folder named “Background Music” on the projectors internal memory Turns off background music during slideshows. Slide Time Interval Setting Press the ENTER button to toggle through 3, 5, 10, 30, and 60 seconds.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Updating Software 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 MPro150 projector. What You Need For The Update: 1 3M MPro150 projector 2 MPro150 power supply 3 microSD card 4 Computer 5 The upgrade files: upgrade.img and upgrade.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 9 Select the software update icon and press the ENTER button. 10 Select the YES button and press the ENTER button. 11 The update will begin and will take about 10 minutes to complete. 46 © 2010 3M. All Rights Reserved.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 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.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Troubleshooting The projector will not turn on. • The battery is not properly installed, or the power adapter is not connected to the projector and a working wall outlet. Test the electrical outlet by plugging another electrical device (like a radio) into the wall outlet to confirm that the wall outlet works. • The battery is installed in the wrong orientation. See “Install Battery” on page 11. • Attempt to remove and replace the battery.
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. • The speakers make noise when the volume is set to high and nothing is connected to the projector audio inputs. This is typical. Reduce the projector’s volume setting to zero.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Specifications Projector Description Imager Specification Technology LCOS Size 9.4 mm (0.37") Resolution 640 x 480 Pixels Aspect Ratio 4:3 Projection Distance 6 ¾ in. – 42 in. (171–1067 mm) Image Size 8 in. – 50 in. Diagonal Throw Ratio (Diagonal: Distance) 0.84:1 Lens Offset 1:1 (none) Inputs DC-in, VGA-AV Compatible Resolutions VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA Vertical Scan Rate 60 Hz Horizontal Scan Rate 31.5 kHz – 49.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 BLP508-001 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Description Specification Type (BLP508-001) Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery Rated Capacity 3.7V 2200 mAh, 8.1 Wh Dimensions 62.4 x 53.8 x 10.5 mm Important Note: Do not throw battery into trash.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 Limited Warranty • The 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 (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 MPro150 EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY STATED IN THE APPLICABLE 3M PRODUCT MANUAL, 3M SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE OR BUSINESS) RESULTING FROM, OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO PERFORMANCE, USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY OF THE 3M PRODUCT. This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory upon which damages are sought.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 FCC STATEMENT - CLASS B This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause interference to radio communications.
English 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 WEEE Statement The following information is only for EU-members States: The mark shown to the right is in compliance with Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE). The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment as unsorted municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems according to local law. RoHS Statement 3M Mobile Interactive Solutions can provide RoHS certification for products meeting the RoHS directive.
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