We own 3M digital LCD projectors. We own at least one of the following models: X50, X55, MP7630, and MP7640i.

The borrowing period for an LCD projector is four (4) hours. If you need it for longer, you need to ask when you make your reservation or when you pick up the projector. Projectors will not be loaned for more than seven (7) days with approval of the Library Director.

Yes. All LCD projectors loan with a VGA cable, which you will need in order to connect it to your computer. For instructions on connecting, see below.

Yes. All LCD projectors loan with a VGA cable, which you will need in order to connect it to your computer. For instructions on connecting, see below

You may need a DVI, miniDVI, or miniVGA adaptor to use with the VGA cable, which looks like this:

If you have the following computer, you need the following adaptor:

• iBook G4 12", 14" ... miniVGA
• MacBook 13" ... miniDVI
• MacBook Pro 15", 17" ... DVI
• PowerBook G4 12" ... miniDVI
• PowerBook G4 15", 17" ... DVI

Yes. All LCD projectors loan with a VGA cable, which looks like this:

Plug and screw in one end of the VGA cable to the VGA port on the laptop, which looks like this:

Plug and screw in the other end of the VGA cable to the VGA port on the LCD projector (there may be two), which looks like this:

Once the cable is plugged into both ports, turn on both pieces of equipment. If you see the image on the laptop but not through the LCD projector, check out the information below.

Yes. To do so, you need an RCA or component video cable.  The projector end can look like one of these options:

Plug one end of the colored cable into the matching color-coded ports on the LCD projector, which look like this:

Plug the other end of the cable into the color-coded "out" ports on the VHS/DVD player, which look like this:

You should go out from the VHS/DVD player and into the LCD projector.

If the VHS/DVD player is playing but you cannot see the image through the projector, you may have to press the Video or in the Input button on the projector so that it seeks the right device.

Yes, if the camera or camcorder has RCA output ports and comes with an RCA cable, which looks like this:

Plug in the projector end of the cable into the color-coded ports on the LCD projector, which look like this:

Plug the other end of the cable into the color-coded ports on the camera or camcorder, which look like this:

If the camera/camcorder is playing but you cannot see the image through the projector, you may have to press the Video or in the Input button on the projector so that it seeks the right device.

The LCD projector is set up to look for input from several different types of sources. Sometimes it gets "stuck" on one when it should be looking for another.

If you're using a DVD/VHS player, camera, camcorder, or other video device with the LCD projector, the LCD projector should search for input from one of the video ports. Press the Video or Input button on top of the projector or on the remote control to make sure it's seeking the right device.

OR

If you're using a laptop computer with the LCD projector, the LCD projector should search for input from one of the RGB ports. Press the RGB or Input button on top of the projector or on the remote control to make sure it's seeking the correct RGB port.

OR

If you are using a PC, and the projector says "No input detected on RGB," you may need to activate the external monitor connection. Press the function (FN) key at the bottom left-hand side of the computer and the CRT/LCD function key at the top of the keyboard. This is usually the F7 or F8 key, and it should say CRT/LCD or have a small image of a monitor screen. Press both keys together, generally once but up to four times. This combination of keys toggles the display to show on the laptop only, the projector only, or on the laptop and projector at the same time.

If you are using a Mac, and the projector says "No input detected on RGB," you may need to go into System Preferences>Displays and tell the computer to Mirror the screen and the LCD projector's image.