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3M Multimedia Projector X68 Operator's Manual

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X68
Multimedia Projector
Operator's Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
CAUTION ►Before using this product, please read the "Product Safety
Guide" and related manuals to ensure the proper use of this product. After
reading them, 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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result in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect
handling.
 Please refer to the pages written following this symbol.
NOTE • The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
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  • Page 1 Multimedia Projector Operator's Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. CAUTION ►Before using this product, please read the "Product Safety Guide" and related manuals to ensure the proper use of this product. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference. About this manual Various symbols are used in this manual.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content Content   About this manual ..1 EASY Menu ....23 Aspect, Mode, Brightness, Contrast, Content .

  • Page 3: Projector Features

    Projector features / Preparations 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

    Part names Part names Remote sensor (15) Projector Zoom knob (18) Focus ring (18) Elevator button (8) Vent (6) Front-Right side Elevator foot (8) Lens (16) Filter cover (9,40) Lamp door (39) (Air filter and intake vent (Lamp unit is inside.) are inside.) Bottom side Speaker...

  • Page 5: Control Buttons

    Part names Control buttons LAMP indicator (44,45) TEMP indicator (44,45) Cursor buttons POWER indicator (16) ▲,▼,◄,► (22) RESET button (22) KEYSTONE button (20) STANDBY/ON button INPUT button (17) (16) Remote control SEARCH button (18) STANDBY/ON button (16) RGB button (17) AUTO button (19) STANDBY/ON SEARCH...

  • Page 6: 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 7: Arrangement

    Setting up Arrangement 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: 1024 x 768 (a) The screen size (diagonal) (b) Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%) (c) The height of the screen (±10%) (c) up 16:9...

  • Page 8: 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. CAUTION ►If you press the elevator button without holding the projector, the projector might crash down, overturn, smash your fingers and possibly result in malfunction.

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

    Setting up About the filter cover for bottom-up use WARNING ►Do not replace the filter cover during use or immediately after use. While the projector is connected with a power supply, or the projector is in a high temperature state, handling could cause an electric shock, a fire, a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.

  • Page 10: Connecting Your Devices

    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 11: Examples Of Connection With A Computer

    Setting up Examples of connection with a computer * For the audio input, please refer to the AUDIO item in the SETUP menu. Stereo mini audio cable Audio out RGB IN1 RGB IN2 RGB out AUDIO 1-IN AUDIO-OUT RGB IN2 RS-232C RGB OUT CONTROL...
  • Page 12 Setting up Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player Audio/Video cable RGB IN1 RGB IN2 Video out AUDIO 1-IN AUDIO-OUT RGB OUT CONTROL Audio (L) out COMPONENT VIDEO Audio (R) out R-AUDIO 2-L VIDEO S-VIDEO S-Video cable RGB IN1 RGB IN2 S-Video out AUDIO 1-IN AUDIO-OUT...

  • Page 13: Connecting Power Supply

    Setting up 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 14: Remote Control

    Remote control Remote control 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. •...

  • Page 15: Using The Remote Control

    Remote control Using the remote control CAUTION ►Be careful in handling the remote control. • Do not drop or expose the remote control to physical impact. • Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet objects. It may result in malfunction.

  • Page 16: Power On/Off

    Power on/off Power on/off WARNING ►When the power is on, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens of projector. Also do not peep at the inside of projector through a hole. NOTE • Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector prior to the connected devices.

  • Page 17: Operating

    Operating Operating Adjusting the volume STANDBY/ON SEARCH VIDEO Press the VOLUME button on the remote control. BLANK A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the ASPECT AUTO volume. MAGNIFY VOLUME Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to adjust the volume. MUTE To close the dialog and complete the operation, press the VOLUME button FREEZE...

  • Page 18: Selecting An Aspect Ratio

    Operating Searching an input signal Press the SEARCH button on the remote control. The projector will start to check its input ports in order to STANDBY/ON SEARCH VIDEO find any input signals. BLANK ASPECT AUTO Then when an input is found, the projector will stop searching and display the image.

  • Page 19: Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature

    Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature Press the AUTO button on the remote control. STANDBY/ON  For an RGB signal VIDEO SEARCH The vertical position, the horizontal position, the clock phase ASPECT AUTO BLANK and the horizontal size will be automatically adjusted. MAGNIFY VOLUME And the aspect ratio will be automatically selected.

  • Page 20: Correcting The Keystone Distortions

    STANDBY/ON Operating SEARCH VIDEO BLANK ASPECT AUTO Correcting the keystone distortions MAGNIFY VOLUME Press the KEYSTONE button on the projector or the remote MUTE control. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in FREEZE KEYSTONE correcting the distortion. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼...

  • Page 21: Freezing The Screen

    Operating STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH Freezing the screen ASPECT AUTO BLANK Press the FREEZE button on the remote control. MAGNIFY VOLUME The “FREEZE” indication will appear on the screen, and the MUTE projector will enter the FREEZE mode. FREEZE KEYSTONE To exit the FREEZE mode and restore the screen to normal, press the FREEZE button again.

  • Page 22: Multifunctional Settings

    Operating Multifunctional settings Using the menu function STANDBY/ON SEARCH VIDEO BLANK ASPECT AUTO This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, SCREEN, MAGNIFY VOLUME OPTION, and EASY MENU. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods. MUTE The basic operations of these menus are as follows.

  • Page 23: Easy Menu

    Multifunctional settings EASY Menu  EASY MENU  ASPECT             4:3  MODE              NORMAL With the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can  BRIGHTNESS be performed.  CONTRAST  COLOR Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the  TINT  SHARPNESS projector or remote control. Then perform it referring to the  WHISPER          NORMAL following table.

  • Page 24: Go To Advanced Menu

    Multifunctional settings EASY Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for mirror status. MIRROR See the MIRROR item in the SETUP menu (32). Performing this item resets all of the items of EASY MENU except FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE. RESET A dialog is displayed for confirmation.

  • Page 25: Picture Menu

    Multifunctional settings PICTURE Menu With the PICTURE menu, the items shown in the table    :SELECT  MENU [RGB] below can be performed.  PICTURE  BRIGHTNESS     ＋0  IMAGE  CONTRAST       ＋0  INPUT  GAMMA        DEFAULT 1 Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the  SETUP  COLOR TEMP   6500K projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ►  SCREEN  COLOR           +0  OPTION...
  • Page 26 Multifunctional settings PICTURE Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode of color temperature. HIGH  MIDDLE  LOW  CUSTOM To adjust CUSTOM Selecting the CUSTOM and then pressing the ENTER : button ► or the ENTER button displays a dialog OFFSET GAIN to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and/or GAIN...
  • Page 27 Multifunctional settings PICTURE Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the progress mode. TV  FILM  TURN OFF • This function is performed only for an interlaced signal of a VIDEO input, an S-VIDEO input or CONPONENT VODEO input of 525i (480i) or 625i (576i) signal.

  • Page 28: Image Menu

    Multifunctional settings IMAGE Menu With the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can  MENU [RGB]    :SELECT be performed.  PICTURE  ASPECT         4:3  IMAGE  OVER SCAN      5  V POSITION     25  INPUT Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the  H POSITION     142  SETUP  H PHASE        16  SCREEN projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ►  H SIZE         1344  OPTION  AUTO ADJUST EXECUTE...
  • Page 29 Multifunctional settings IMAGE Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the horizontal size. Large  Small • This item can be selected only for an RGB signal. H SIZE • When this adjustment is excessive, the picture may not be displayed correctly.

  • Page 30: Input Menu

    Multifunctional settings INPUT Menu With the INPUT menu, the items shown in the table below  MENU [RGB]    :SELECT can be performed.  PICTURE  COLOR SPACE  AUTO  IMAGE  COMPONENT    COMPONENT  INPUT  VIDEO FORMAT AUTO Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the  INFORMATION  SETUP projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ►  SCREEN  OPTION on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button...

  • Page 31: Information

    Multifunctional settings INPUT Menu (continued) Item Description Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “INPUT INFORMATION”. It shows the information about the current input. INPUT-INFORMATION INPUT-INFORMATION INPUT-INFORMATION S-VIDEO COMPONENT 1024x768 @60.0 SECAM 576i @50 FRAME LOCK AUTO SCART RGB • The “FRAME LOCK” message on the dialog means the frame lock function is working.

  • Page 32: Setup Menu

    Multifunctional settings SETUP Menu With the SETUP menu, the items shown in the table below  MENU [RGB]    :SELECT  PICTURE  WHISPER      NORMAL can be performed.  IMAGE  MIRROR       NORMAL Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the  INPUT  VOLUME       16  SETUP  AUDIO  projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ►  SCREEN  OPTION on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button...

  • Page 33: Screen Menu

    Multifunctional settings SCREEN Menu With the SCREEN menu, the items shown in the table  MENU [RGB]    :SELECT below can be performed.  PICTURE  LANGUAGE      ENGLISH  IMAGE  MENU POSITION  INPUT  OSD BRIGHT.   5 Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the  SETUP  BLANK         BLACK  SCREEN  START UP      ORIGINAL projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ►...

  • Page 34: Myscreen Lock, Message

    Multifunctional settings SCREEN Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for the start-up screen. The start-up screen is a screen displayed when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected. MyScreen  ORIGINAL  TURN OFF MyScreen is a screen you can register as a desired screen.The ORIGINAL screen is the existing standard screen.
  • Page 35 Multifunctional settings SCREEN Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the message function. TURN ON  TURN OFF When the TURN ON is selected, the following message function works. “AUTO IN PROGRESS” while automatically adjusting ”NO INPUT IS DETECTED” ”SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE”...

  • Page 36: Option Menu

    Multifunctional settings OPTION Menu With the OPTION menu, the items shown in the table below can  MENU [RGB]    :SELECT be performed.  AUTO SEARCH  TURN OFF  PICTURE  IMAGE  AUTO OFF      0 Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or  INPUT  LAMP TIME     0 remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector  SETUP  FILTER TIME   0  SCREEN...

  • Page 37: Auto Adjust

    Multifunctional settings OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description Selecting this item displays the SERVICE menu. Select an item using the buttons ▲/▼, and press the button ► or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. FAN SPEED  AUTO ADJUST  GHOST  KEY LOCK  FILTER MESSAG  FACTORY RESET FAN SPEED Using the buttons ▲/▼...

  • Page 38: Maintenance

    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, 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 39 Maintenance Lamp (continued) When the indicators or a message prompt 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 = 78-6969-9797-8.

  • Page 40: Air Filter

    Maintenance Air filter WARNING ►Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in, then allow the projector to cool sufficiently. The care in a high temperature state of the projector could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.

  • Page 41: Other Care

    Maintenance Other care WARNING ►Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in, and then allow the projector to cool sufficiently. The care in a high temperature state of the projector could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.

  • Page 42: 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 follow the instructions described below. If the same message is displayed after the remedy, or if a message other than the following appears, please contact your dealer or service company.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting Related messages (continued) Message Description The internal temperature is rising. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After having confirmed the following items, please turn the power ON again. • Is there blockage of the air passage aperture? CHECK THE AIR FLOW •...

  • Page 44: 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 follow the instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, or if an indication other than the following is displayed, please contact your dealer or service company.
  • Page 45 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 projector to Blinking cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has Turned Blinking sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation...

  • Page 46: Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects

    Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to 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 47 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The lens cap is attached. 4, 16 Remove the lens cap. The signal cables are not correctly connected. 10, 11, Correctly connect the connection cables.

  • Page 48: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications NOTE • These specifications are subject to change without notice. Item Specification Product name Liquid crystal projector Panel size 1.8 cm (0.7 type) Liquid Crystal Drive system TFT active matrix panel Pixels 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) Lens Zoom lens F=1.7 ~ 1.9 f=21.8 ~ 26.2 mm Lamp...
  • Page 49 Specifications Specifications (continued) 265mm 95mm 109mm...

  • Page 50: Accessories

    Soft rolling luggage case ............78-6969-8926-4 Ultra value warranty X68 (US only) ........78-6969-9853-9 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 51 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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