S50/X50 Multimedia Projector Operator's Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. CAUTION Please read the "Product Safety Guide" and this "Operator's Guide" thoroughly to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING Precautions to observe in regards to the power cord: Please use extra caution when connecting the projector's power cord as incorrect or faulty connections may result in FIRE AND/OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Please adhere to the following safety guidelines to insure safe operation of the projector: •...
PART NAMES Indicates the corresponding reference page cursor buttons Power switch AC power inlet Elevator button Focus ring Zoom ring Air filter Speaker Rear adjuster foot Remote sensor video in port audio in L port audio in R port component video port component video port...
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THE REMOTE CONTROL RGB button VIDEO button ASPECT button MAGNIFY buttons FREEZE button KEYBOARD buttons POSITION button Cursor buttons ESC button STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION MENU ENTER RESET SEARCH button STANDBY/ON button...
SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR CAUTION • Install the projector in a suitable environment according to instructions of the "Product Safety Guide" and this "Operator's Guide". • If you press the elevator button without holding the projector, the projector might crash down, overturn, smash your fingers and possibly result in malfunction. To prevent damaging the projector and injuring yourself, ALWAYS HOLD THE PROJECTOR whenever using the elevator button to adjust the elevator foot.
Adjusting the Screen Size and Projection Distance Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen (S50: 800x600 pixels/X50: 1024x768 pixels). a:Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%) b:Distance from the lens center to the bottom of the screen (±10%) c:Distance from the lens center to the top of the screen (±10%)
CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES Devices You Can Connect to the Projector (Refer to this section for planning your device configuration to use for your presentation.) CAUTION • Incorrect connecting could result in fire or electrical shock. Please read the "Product Safety Guide" and this "Operator's Guide". ATTENTION Precautions to observe when connecting other devices to the projector •...
Ports and Cables Refer to the table below to find out which projector port and cable to use for connecting a given device. Use this table for determining which cables to prepare. Function RGB input RGB output USB mouse control PS/2 mouse control ADB mouse control Serial mouse control...
CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES (continued) Connecting to a Computer ATTENTION Whenever attempting to connect a laptop computer to the projector, be sure to activate the laptop's RGB external image output (set the laptop to CRT display or to simultaneous LCD and CRT display). For details on how this is done, please refer to the instruction manual of the corresponding laptop computer.
Connecting to a DVD Player audio in s-video in L/ (mono) video in B B B A A A component viideo If using a component video connection DVD player Connecting to a VCR audio in s-video in L/ (mono) video in A A A component viideo rgb in...
CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES (continued) Connecting to a Display Monitor rgb in audio in s-video in L/ (mono) video in rgb out component viideo control Display monitor...
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Putting batteries into the remote control unit CAUTION Precautions to observe in regards to the batteries Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed. Improper use may result in battery cracking or leakage, which could result in fire, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment. •...
TURNING ON THE POWER Precautions Connect all devices to be used to the projector prior to turning on the power. WARNING When the power is ON, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens. STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK...
Selecting an Input Signal STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION MENU ENTER RESET Control panel video reset lamp keystone temp power menu Use the zoom ring to adjust the screen size Use the focus ring to focus the picture...
TURNING OFF THE POWER STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION MENU ENTER RESET Control panel video reset lamp keystone temp power menu NOTE • Except in emergencies, follow the above- mentioned procedure for turning power off.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK HOME PAGE UP VOLUME MAGNIFY PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION MENU ENTER RESET TEMPORARILY MUTING THE SOUND STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE...
ADJUSTING THE POSITION STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION MENU ENTER RESET Press the POSITION button As illustrated on the right, a dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the position. POSITION Use the the position...
USING THE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT FEATURE STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION MENU ENTER RESET NOTE The automatic adjustment operation requires approximately 10 seconds. Also, please note that it may not function correctly with some input signals. Press the AUTO button AUTO Automatic Adjustment for RGB Input...
CORRECTING KEYSTONE DISTORTIONS STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION MENU ENTER RESET NOTE • This function may not be work well with some types of input signals. • The adjustable range for correcting keystone distortions will vary with the type of input signal.
USING THE MAGNIFY FEATURE STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION MENU ENTER RESET NOTE The projector will automatically exit from MAGNIFY mode if either the INPUT SELECT, AUTO, ASPECT or VIDEO feature is used, or, if there is a change in the input signal's state. FREEZING THE SCREEN HOME PAGE UP...
SIGNAL SEARCHING STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK HOME PAGE UP VOLUME MAGNIFY PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE SELECTING THE ASPECT RATIO STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION MENU ENTER RESET TEMPORARILY BLANKING THE SCREEN...
USING THE MENU FUNCTIONS STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION MENU ENTER RESET Select an item using the or ENTER button. The operation display of the selected item appears. To adjust a numerical value, press the or ENTER button again to switch to the single menu (small display showing only the operation display area).
MULTIFUNCTIONAL SETTINGS This device has 6 separate menus: MAIN, PICTURE 1, PICTURE 2, INPUT, SCREEN, OPTION. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods. The basic operations of these menus are as follows. Menu screen display : Press the "MENU" button. Menu selection : Choose a menu name using the Item selection...
PICTURE 1 Menu With the PICTURE 1 menu, the five items shown in the Table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the Table. PICTURE1 Menu Item COLOR BAL R Adjust Red Color Balance: Dark COLOR BAL B Adjust Blue Color Balance: Dark Adjust Sharpness (for video/s-video): Clear...
MULTIFUNCTIONAL SETTINGS (continued) INPUT Menu With the INPUT menu, the four items shown in the Table below can be performed. With inputting of rgb in 1 and rgb in 2 signals, the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the signals will be displayed on the initial screen of the INPUT menu.
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SCREEN Menu With the SCREEN menu, the five items shown in the Table below can be performed. Please perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the Table. SCREEN Menu Item Selection of BLANK Screen: MyScreen The BLANK Screen may be voluntarily selected. The BLANK Screen is displayed when the screen has been erased (i.e., made to vanish) by manipulating the BLANK button (please refer to the “Temporarily Blanking the Screen”...
MULTIFUNCTIONAL SETTINGS (continued) OPTION Menu With the OPTION menu, the five items shown in the Table below can be performed. Please perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the Table. OPTION Menu Item VOLUME Adjust Volume: High Adjust AUTO OFF Time: Long (MAX.
OPERATING THE PC SCREEN You can use the remote control as a simplified mouse or keyboard. CAUTION Caution: Mistaken use of the mouse/keyboard control could damage your equipment. • Only connect to a PC. • Before connecting, read the manuals of the device you will connect. •...
THE LAMP Before replacing the lamp, check the serial number of the replacement lamp bulb (sold separately: 78-6969-9599-8), then contact your local dealer. Before replacing the lamp, turn off the power, and unplug the power cord, then WARNING wait at least 45 minutes, in order to ensure that the lamp is properly cooled. Removing the lamp bulb while it is still hot could cause burns, or cause the lamp bulb to burst.
THE LAMP (continued) Replacing the lamp All projector lamps will wear out eventually. If used for long periods of time, the image could become darkened, and the color contrast could be impacted as well. We recommend that you replace your lamps early.
THE AIR FILTER Caring for the air filter The air filter should be cleaned about every 100 hours. If the lamp indicator and temp indicator blink red simultaneously, or a message prompts you to clean the air filter when you turn on the unit, the filter needs to be cleaned. (See "Related Messages"...
THE AIR FILTER (continued) Replacing the air filter If the soiling will not come off the air filter, or it becomes damaged, then it needs to be replaced. Please contact your local dealer, after confirming the model of your separately sold replacement air filter. Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord.
OTHER CARE Caring for the inside of the projector : In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by your local dealer about once every 2 years. Never try to care for the inside of the unit yourself.
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU THINK A MACHINE DEFECT HAS OCCURRED 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. Message CHANGE THE LAMP AFTER REPLACING LAMP,...
Regarding the Indicator Lamps Lighting and flashing 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. power lamp indicator indicator indicator The orange...
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU THINK A MACHINE DEFECT HAS OCCURRED (continued) Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken for Machine Defects Before requesting repair, check in accordance with the following chart. If the situation cannot be corrected, then contact your dealer. Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect The main power source is not ON.
SPECIFICATIONS • NOTE This specifications are subject to change without notice. Item Product name Panel size Liquid Drive system crystal panel Pixels Lens Lamp Speaker Power supply Power consumption Temperature range Size Weight (mass) Terminal Dimension Diagram Specification Liquid crystal projector 1.8 cm (0.7 type) TFT active matrix S50:480,000 pixels (800 horizontal x600 vertical)
ACCESSORIES Accessories ... Part Number UHB Lamp, 150W ... 78-6969-9599-8 Air Filter Assy ... 78-8118-9182-5 Power Cord (US) ... 78-8118-8102-4 Power Cord (UK) ... 78-8118-8101-6 Power Cord (Europe) ... 78-8118-8103-2 VGA Cable ... 78-8118-8708-8 RCA Video/Audio Cable ... 78-8118-3234-0 RCA Component Cable w/core ... 78-8118-9056-1 USB cable ...
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Intended Use Before operating this machine, please read this entire manual thoroughly. The 3M using 3M lamps, 3M ceiling mount hardware, and nominal local voltages. The use of other replacement lamps, outdoor operation, or different voltages has not been tested and could damage the projector peripheral equipment and/or create a potentially unsafe operating condition.
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