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3M Digital Projector X15 Operator's Manual

3M Digital Projector X15 Operator's Manual

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S15/X15
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
Various symbols are used in this manual. The meanings of these symbols are
described below.
WARNING This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly
result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.
CAUTION
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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 S15/X15 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 Various symbols are used in this manual.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents About this manual ..1 Contents ....2 Projector features ..3 About contents of package .

  • Page 3: Projector Features

    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 5: Part Names

    Controls LAMP indicator (48) TEMP indicator (48) POWER indicator (16, 17, 48) INPUT button (18) Cursor buttons ▲,▼,◄,► (18~40) STANDBY/ON button (16, 17) Remote control SEARCH button (19) RGB button (18) VIDEO button (18) ASPECT button (19) MAGNIFY ON button (21) OFF button (21) FREEZE button (21) POSITION button (20)

  • Page 6: Preparations

    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. Before operating, make sure that the power switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and that the projector is cool adequately.

  • Page 7: Putting Batteries

    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 fire, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment. • Be sure to use only the batteries specified. Do not use batteries of different types at the same time.

  • Page 8: Using The Remote Control

    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. • Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet objects. •...

  • Page 9: About The Filter Cover For Bottom-Up Use

    About the filter cover for bottom-up use WARNING ►Do not replace the filter cover and/or air filter 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. Before operating, make sure that the power switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and that the projector is cool adequately.

  • Page 10: Setting Up

    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 fire and/or an electric shock. •...

  • Page 11: Arrangement

    Arrangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated (±3%) for a full size screen of 800x600 for the model S15, or 1024x768 for the model X15. For the model S15 (a) Screen size (b) Projection...

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator

    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. Before operating, make sure that the power switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and that the projector is cool adequately.

  • Page 13: Connecting Your Devices

    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. ►Use the accessory cable or a designated-type cable for the connection.

  • Page 14: Examples Of Connection With A Computer

    Setting up Examples of connection with a computer Audio out Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player Audio out Video out Audio out S-Video out Audio out RS-232C cable RGB out RS-232C Audio cable (stereo mini) Component video cable Component video out Audio cable (stereo mini) RGB cable Audio cable (stereo mini)

  • Page 15: Connecting Power Supply

    Connecting power supply WARNING ►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord as incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electrical shock. • Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact your dealer to newly get correct one.

  • Page 16: Power On/Off

    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 • Turn the power on in right order. Please power on the projector before the connected devices.

  • Page 17: Turning Off The Power

    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

    Operating Operating Adjusting the volume Press the VOLUME button on the remote control. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to adjust the volume. To close the dialog and complete the operation, press the VOLUME button again.

  • Page 19: Searching An Input Signal

    Searching an input signal Press the SEARCH button on the remote control. The projector will begin to check its input ports in order to find any input signals. Then when an input is found, the projector will stop searching and display the image. If no signal is found, the projector will return to the state selected before the operation.

  • Page 20: Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature

    Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature Press the AUTO button on the remote control.  At a RGB signal The vertical position, the horizontal position, the clock phase, the aspect and horizontal size will be automatically adjusted. Make sure that the application window is set to its maximum size prior to attempting to use this feature.

  • Page 21: Using The Partial Magnify Feature

    Using the partial magnify feature Press the ON button of MAGNIFY on the remote control. The “MAGNIFY” indication will appear on the screen (although the indication will disappear after several seconds with no operation.), and the projector will enter the MAGNIFY mode.

  • Page 22: Multifunctional Settings

    Multifunctional settings Multifunctional settings NOTE • Regardless of description of this manual, these functions may not work correctly with some input. SEARCH VIDEO ASPECT AUTO Using the menu function MAGNIFY This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, SCREEN, OPTION and EASY MENU.

  • Page 23: Advanced Menu

    (2) Main of Advanced MENU Main → one of Advanced Menus (ex. SETUP menu) MENU [ RGB ] :SELECT PICTURE BRIGHT IMAGE CONTRAST INPUT GAMMA DEFAULT 1 SETUP COLOR TEMP HIGH SCREEN COLOR OPTION TINT EASY MENU SHARPNESS PROGRESSIVE TURN OFF MY MEMORY SAVE 1 Main of Advanced...
  • Page 24 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

    EASY MENU With the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can be performed. Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control. Then perform it referring to the following table. Item Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for aspect ratio. ASPECT See the item ASPECT of section IMAGE menu.

  • Page 26: Filter Time, Language

    Multifunctional settings EASY MENU (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ◄/► adjusts the sharpness. SHARPNESS See the item SHARPNESS of section PICTURE menu. (28) Using the buttons ◄/► turns off/on the whisper mode. WHISPER See the item WHISPER of section SETUP menu. (34) Using the buttons ◄/►...

  • Page 27: Picture Menu

    PICTURE menu With the PICTURE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to progress.

  • Page 28: Color Temp

    Multifunctional settings PICTURE menu (continued) Item Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode of color temperature. CUSTOM  LOW To adjust CUSTOM Selecting the CUSTOM and then pressing the button ► or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and/or GAIN of CUSTOM mode.

  • Page 29: My Memory

    PICTURE menu (continued) Item 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

    Multifunctional settings IMAGE menu With the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to progress.

  • Page 31: Auto Adjust Execute

    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 • When this adjustment is excessive, the picture may not be displayed correctly.

  • Page 32: Input Menu

    Multifunctional settings INPUT menu With the INPUT menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to progress.

  • Page 33: Turn On  Turn Off

    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 for the model S15, or 50 to 60 Hz for the model X15. FRAME LOCK •...

  • Page 34: Setup Menu

    Multifunctional settings SETUP menu With the SETUP menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to progress.

  • Page 35: Screen Menu

    SCREEN menu With the SCREEN menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to progress.
  • Page 36 Multifunctional settings SCREEN menu (continued) Item 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. MyScreen  ORIGINAL  TURN OFF MyScreen is the screen you can register a desired screen.

  • Page 37: Myscreen Lock, Message

    SCREEN menu (continued) Item 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. Use this function for protecting the current MyScreen. Using the buttons ▲/▼...

  • Page 38: Option Menu

    Multifunctional settings OPTION menu With the OPTION menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to progress, except for the items LAMP TIME and FILTER TIME.

  • Page 39: Filter Time, Service

    OPTION menu (continued) Item 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. Pressing the RESET button on the remote control or the button ► on the projector for about 3 seconds displays a dialog to make sure.
  • Page 40 Multifunctional settings OPTION menu (continued) Item Choosing this item displays the SERVICE menu. Choose an item using the buttons ▲/▼, and press the button ► or the ENTER button to progress. FAN SPEED  AUTO ADJUST FACTORY RESET  GHOST FAN SPEED: Using the buttons ▲/▼...

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Lamp WARNING ►The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them.
  • Page 42 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. To prepare a new lamp, contact your dealer and tell the lamp type number = 78-6969-9812-5.

  • Page 43: Air Filter

    Air filter WARNING ►Do not replace the air filter 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. Before operating, make sure that the power switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and that the projector is cool adequately.
  • Page 44 Maintenance Air filter (continued) Apply a vacuum cleaner to the air filter and filter cover. Then set a new or cleaned air filter into place. In case of the filter cover for bottom-up use, remove the air filter from the filter cover and clean each.

  • Page 45: Other Care

    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. Before operating, make sure that the power switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and that the projector is cool adequately.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    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. If the same message is displayed after the treatment, or if a message other than the following appears, please contact your dealer or service company.
  • Page 47 Related messages (continued) Message CHECK THE AIR FLOW CLEAN THE AIR FILTER POWER OFF FIRST, THEN CLEAN THE AIR FILTER. AFTER CLEANING THE AIR FILTER, RESET THE FILTER TIMER. NOTE • A lamp has a finite product life. Lamps are characterized by the fact that, after long hours of usage, a lamp will no longer light up, or the lamp will break or burst, etc.

  • Page 48: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    Troubleshooting 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. If the same indication is displayed after the treatment, or if an indication other than the following is displayed, please contact your dealer or service company.
  • Page 49 Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER LAMP TEMP indicator indicator indicator Blinking Turned Blinking Lighting Blinking Turned Lighting Lighting Lighting Alternative Green blinking in Lighting Simultaneous Green blinking in NOTE • When the interior portion has become overheated, for safety purposes, the power source is automatically turned off, and the indicator lamps may also be turned off.

  • Page 50: Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects

    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. should occur. In such cases, immediately turn off the power switch and then disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.
  • Page 51 Phenomena that may easily be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon The lens cover is closed. Remove the lens cover. The signal cables are not correctly connected. Correctly connect the connection cables. The brightness is adjusted to an extremely low level. No pictures are Adjust the BRIGHT to a higher level using the menu function displayed.

  • Page 52: Specifications

    Warranty and after-service / Specifications Specifications NOTE • This specifications are subject to change without notice. Item Product name Liquid crystal projector S15:1.4cm (0.55 type) Panel size X15:1.5cm (0.6 type) Liquid Crystal Drive system TFT active matrix panel S15 : 480,000 pixels (800 horizontal x 600 vertical) Pixels X15 : 786,432 pixels (1,024 horizontal x 768 vertical) S15 : F=1.65 f=20.4 mm...
  • Page 53 Specifications Specifications (continued) [unit: mm]...

  • Page 54: Accessories

    S-Video cable ... 78-8118-3238-1 Ultra value warranty S15/X15 (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 office.
  • Page 55 The use of other replacement lamps, outdoor operation, or different voltages has not been tested and could damage the projector peripheral equip- ment and/or create a potentially unsafe operating condition. 3M Multimedia projectors and Wall Display Systems are designed to operate in a normal office environment. • 16° to 29°C (60° to 85° F) •...

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