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S15
Multimedia Projector
Operator's Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
WARNING ►Before using, read the "Product Safety Guide" and these
manuals to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store
them in a safe place for future reference.
About this manual
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described below.
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result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.
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possibly in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect
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NOTE • The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
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  • Page 1 SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Multimedia Projector Operator's Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►Before using, read the "Product Safety Guide" and these manuals to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store them in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Contents Contents     About this manual ..1 EASY MENU ....25 Aspect, Zoom, Keystone, Mode, Contents .
  • Page 3: Projector Features

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Projector features / About contents of package Projector features This projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC / PAL / SECAM video signals onto a screen. It requires just a little space for installation and gets a large image from short distance.
  • Page 4: Part Names

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Part names Part names Projector Focus ring (  Remote sensor (  Vent (  Speaker 16, 45 6, 45 Lens (  Elevator button ( ...
  • Page 5: Controls

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Part names Controls LAMP indicator (  LAMP TEMP TEMP indicator (  POWER 16, 17, 48 6, 17, 48 POWER indicator (  INPUT INPUT button ( ...
  • Page 6: Preparations

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Preparations Preparations Fastening the lens cover WARNING ►Do not fasten the lens cover during use or immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.
  • Page 7: Putting Batteries

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Preparations Putting batteries WARNING ►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed. Improper use may result in battery explosion, cracking or leakage, which could result in fi...
  • Page 8: Using The Remote Control

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Preparations Using the remote control CAUTION ►Be careful in handling the remote control. Incorrect handling could cause damage or malfunction. • Do not drop or otherwise expose the remote control to physical impact. •...
  • Page 9: About The Fi Lter Cover For Bottom-Up Use

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Preparations About the fi lter cover for bottom-up use WARNING ►Do not replace the fi lter cover and/or air fi lter during use or immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.
  • Page 10: Setting Up

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Setting up Setting up WARNING ►Place the projector in a stable position horizontally. A fall or a turnover could cause an injury and/or damage to the projector. Then using damaged projector could result in a fi...
  • Page 11: Arrangement

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Setting up Arrangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection (c) up distance. The values shown in the table are calculated (c) down (±3%) for a full size screen: 800x600 At 4:3 screen...
  • Page 12: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Setting up Adjusting the projector's elevator WARNING ►Do not adjust the projector’s elevator during use or immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.
  • Page 13: Connecting Your Devices

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Setting up Connecting your devices CAUTION ►Turn off all devices prior to connecting them to the projector. Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector.
  • Page 14 SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Setting up Examples of connection with a computer Audio cable (stereo mini) RGB cable RS-232C cable RGB out RS-232C Audio out Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player Audio cable (stereo mini) Video cable Audio out...
  • Page 15: Connecting Power Supply

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Setting up Connecting power supply WARNING ►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord as incorrect or faulty connections may result in fi re and/or electrical shock. •...
  • Page 16: Power On/Off

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Power on/off Power on/off Turning on the power WARNING ►When the power is on, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens or vents of the projector. NOTE •...
  • Page 17: Turning Off The Power

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Power on/off Turning off the power NOTE • Turn the power off in right order. Please power off the projector after the connected devices. • Except for an emergency, whenever you turn the projector off, obey the procedure of the following “Turning off the power”, and do not disconnect the power cord until the procedure is completed.
  • Page 18: Operating

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Operating Operating Adjusting the volume STANDBY/ON SEARCH VIDEO STANDBY/ON Press the VOLUME button on the remote control. VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY VOLUME ASPECT AUTO BLANK A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting MUTE...
  • Page 19: Searching An Input Signal

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Operating Searching an input signal STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK Press the SEARCH button on the remote control. STANDBY/ON SEARCH VIDEO MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME ASPECT AUTO...
  • Page 20: Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH Press the AUTO button on the remote control. STANDBY/ON ASPECT AUTO BLANK SEARCH VIDEO VOLUME VOLUME MAGNIFY MUTE MUTE BLANK...
  • Page 21: Using The Partial Magnify Feature

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Operating STANDBY/ON Using the partial magnify feature SEARCH VIDEO ASPECT AUTO BLANK STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK Press the ON button of MAGNIFY on the remote control. MAGNIFY VOLUME VOLUME...
  • Page 22: Multifunctional Settings

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Multifunctional settings Multifunctional settings NOTE • Regardless of description of this manual, these functions may not work STANDBY/ON correctly with some input. SEARCH VIDEO BLANK ASPECT AUTO Using the menu function MAGNIFY...
  • Page 23 SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Multifunctional settings (2) Main of Advanced MENU Main → one of Advanced Menus (ex. SETUP menu) MENU [ RGB ] :SELECT MENU [ RGB ] MENU [ RGB ] :SELECT :SELECT PICTURE...
  • Page 24 SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Multifunctional settings To operate Please follow of the mention concerned in each. In general, (1) At EASY MENU, use the cursor buttons ◄/► to operate. (2) At Advanced MENU, use the cursor buttons ▲/▼. To return to the previous menu Press the cursor button ◄...
  • Page 25: Easy Menu

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Multifunctional settings EASY MENU EASY MENU ASPECT With the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can ZOOM KEYSTONE be performed. MODE NORMAL BRIGHT Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the CONTRAST projector or remote control.
  • Page 26: Go To Advanced Menu

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Multifunctional settings EASY MENU (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ◄/► adjusts the sharpness. SHARPNESS See the item SHARPNESS of section PICTURE menu. (  Using the buttons ◄/► turns off/on the whisper mode. WHISPER See the item WHISPER of section SETUP menu.
  • Page 27: Picture Menu

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Multifunctional settings PICTURE menu With the PICTURE menu, items shown in the table below MENU [ RGB ] :SELECT can be performed. PICTURE BRIGHT IMAGE CONTRAST Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼...
  • Page 28 SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Multifunctional settings PICTURE menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the COLOR TEMP [ RGB ] mode of color temperature. :SELECT OFFSET GAIN HIGH HIGH ...
  • Page 29: My Memory

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Multifunctional settings PICTURE menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the progressive mode. TV  FILM  TURN OFF • This function performs only at an interlaced signal of a VIDEO input, a S-VIDEO input or a component video input of 525i (480i) or 625i (576i) signal.
  • Page 30: Image Menu

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Multifunctional settings IMAGE menu With the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can MENU [ RGB ] :SELECT be performed. PICTURE ASPECT IMAGE OVER SCAN Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼...
  • Page 31: Auto Adjust Execute

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Multifunctional settings IMAGE menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the horizontal size. Large  Small • This item can be chosen only at a RGB signal. H SIZE •...
  • Page 32: Input Menu

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Multifunctional settings INPUT menu With the INPUT menu, items shown in the table below can MENU [ RGB ] :SELECT be performed. PICTURE COLOR SPACE AUTO IMAGE VIDEO FORMAT AUTO...
  • Page 33: Information

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Multifunctional settings INPUT menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns the frame lock function on/off. TURN ON  TURN OFF • This item performs only at a RGB signal with vertical frequency of 50 to 72 Hz.
  • Page 34: Setup Menu

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Multifunctional settings SETUP menu With the SETUP menu, items shown in the table below can MENU [ RGB ] :SELECT be performed. PICTURE ZOOM IMAGE KEYSTONE INPUT WHISPER NORMAL...
  • Page 35: Screen Menu

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Multifunctional settings SCREEN menu With the SCREEN menu, items shown in the table below can MENU [ RGB ] :SELECT be performed. PICTURE LANGUAGE ENGLISH IMAGE MENU POSITION INPUT OSD BRIGHT...
  • Page 36 SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Multifunctional settings SCREEN menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for the start up screen. The start up screen is the screen displayed when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected.
  • Page 37: Myscreen Lock, Message

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Multifunctional settings SCREEN menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the MyScreen lock function. TURN ON  TURN OFF MyScreen Lock When the TURN ON is selected, the item MyScreen cannot be performed.
  • Page 38: Option Menu

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Multifunctional settings OPTION menu With the OPTION menu, items shown in the table below can MENU [ RGB ] :SELECT be performed. PICTURE AUTO SEARCH TURN OFF IMAGE AUTO OFF Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼...
  • Page 39: Filter Time, Service

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Multifunctional settings OPTION menu (continued) Item Description The lamp time is the time counted after the last resetting. It is shown in the OPTION menu as the use time of the lamp. Performing this item resets the time.
  • Page 40 SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Multifunctional settings OPTION menu (continued) Item Description Choosing this item displays the SERVICE menu. Choose an item using the buttons ▲/▼, and press the button ► or the ENTER button to progress.
  • Page 41: Maintenance

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Maintenance Maintenance Lamp WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE ►The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time.
  • Page 42 SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Maintenance Lamp (continued) When the indicators or a message prompts you to replace the lamp, replace the lamp as soon as possible. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the lamp to cool for at least 45 minutes.
  • Page 43: Air Fi Lter

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Maintenance Air fi lter WARNING ►Do not replace the air fi lter during use or immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.
  • Page 44 SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Maintenance Air fi lter (continued) Apply a vacuum cleaner to the air fi lter and fi lter cover. Then set a new or cleaned air fi lter into place. In case of the fi...
  • Page 45: Other Care

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Maintenance Other care WARNING ►Do not take care of the projector during use or immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could cause a burn and/ or malfunction to the projector.
  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Related messages When the unit's power is on, messages such as those shown below may be displayed. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please respond as described below.
  • Page 47 SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Troubleshooting Related messages (continued) Message Description The internal portion temperature is rising. Please turn the power OFF, and allow the unit to cool down at least 20 minutes. After having confi rmed the following items, please turn the power ON again.
  • Page 48: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps Lighting and fl ashing of the POWER indicator, the LAMP indicator, and the TEMP indicator have the meanings as described in the table below. Please respond in accordance with the instructions within the table.
  • Page 49 SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER LAMP TEMP Description indicator indicator indicator The cooling fan is not operating. Please turn the power off, and allow the unit to cool Blinking down at least 20 minutes.
  • Page 50: Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Troubleshooting Phenomena that may easily be mistaken for machine defects WARNING ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc.
  • Page 51 SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Troubleshooting Phenomena that may easily be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page   The lens cover is closed. cover is closed.
  • Page 52: Specifi Cations

    SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Warranty and after-service / Specifi cations Specifi cations NOTE • This specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Item Specifi cation Product name Liquid crystal projector Panel size 1.4 cm (0.55 type) Liquid...
  • Page 53 SALE on Projector Bulbs at www.BulbAmerica.com take additional 5% Off with coupon code 5PDF Specifi cations Specifi cations (continued) [unit: mm] [unit: mm]...
  • Page 54 S-Video cable ............... 78-8118-3238-1 Ultra value warranty S15 (US only) ........78-6969-9796-0 How to Order Please order these parts through your dealer, or contact 3M Customer Service at the following number : In U.S. or Canada : 1-800-328-1371 In other locations, contact your local 3M sales offi ce.
  • Page 55 The use of other replacement lamps, outdoor operation, or different volt ag es has not been tested and could damage the projector pe riph er al equip- ment and/or create a potentially unsafe operating con di tion. 3M Multimedia projectors and Wall Display Systems are designed to op er ate in a normal offi ce environment. • 16° to 29°C (60° to 85° F) •...

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