3M Digital Projector Px5 Instructions Manual

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Names of the Remote Control Parts
RGB
VIDEO
FREEZE
MUTEECO AUTO
ASPECT
TIMER VOL KSTN ZOOMCANCEL QUICKMENU
ENTER
Q
STANDBY
1234
Infrared transmitter [E-11]
VOL button [E-27]
(Volume adjustment) STANDBY button [E-19, 21]
This button is used to switch ON
the power and set the unit to the
STANDBY mode.
AUTO button [E-24]
(Automatic adjustment of the RGB
moving image) Buttons used for menu operations
[E-33]
The 
, ,  and  buttons are
the select (
, ,  and ) buttons.
FREEZE button [E-26]
(Freezes moving pictures) MUTE button [E-26]
(Temporarily cancels the video and
audio)
TIMER button [E-29]
(Presentation timer time setting
display)
ZOOM button [E-28]
(Digital zoom adjustment) Buttons used for input selection
[E-24]
RGB button and VIDEO button
(Video / S-Video)QUICK button [E-32]
(Displays a simplified menu)
Number buttons [E-30]
(Used for the security lock.)ECO button [E-26]
(Selection of lamp mode)
ASPECT button [E-25]
(Selects the ver tical and horizontal
ratio of the screen)
KSTN button [E-27]
(Keystone correction adjustment)
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VIDEO
FREEZE
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TIM
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ENTER
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Precautions
Handling of the Remote Control
* Do not drop the remote control or handle it inappropriately.
* Do not expose the remote control to water or other liquids. Should the remote control become wet, wipe it dry
immediately.
* Try to avoid use in hot and/or humid locations.
* Please keep button battery out of the reach of children. If a battery is swallowed, promptly obtain the medical care of
a doctor.
* Remove the battery from the remote control when it is not going to be used for a long period.
* Some operations (such as menu operations) are available only through the use of the remote control and attention
should be given to its careful handling. 
						

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Using the remote control for the first time
The battery compartment is fitted with a transportation insulation sheet at the time of shipping. Pull
out the sheet and remove it. The remote control is now ready for use.
Replacement Method
1(A) With the knob pressed to
the right side, (B) draw out the
battery case.2Remove the old battery and in-
stall a new button battery with (+)
side facing upward in the battery
holder.3Insert the battery holder into the re-
mote control and push in until the
battery holder closes with a “click”
sound.
(B)(A)
CR2025CR2025CR2025
Purchase a CR2025 type battery for replacement.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type (CR2025) recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations.
Preparing the Remote Control
STANDBY STATUS
MENUDCM
30°
50°
50°
4m/13.1 feet
7m/23.0 feet
7m/23.0 feet
20°20°
30°
3m/9.8 feet6m/19.7 feet
4m/13.1 feet
Remote Control Range
Point the infrared transmitter of the remote control toward the remote control sensor located at the front or rear of the main unit
and operate.
Reception of the remote control signal should generally be possible within the range illustrated below.
Side View
Top ViewRemote con-
trol infrared
transmitter
Remote control sensorRemote control
sensor
Remote control in-
frared transmitter
Note
* Exposure of the main unit’s remote control sensor or the remote control infrared transmitter to bright light or the obstruction of the signal
by an obstacle located in the pathway may prevent operation.
* The remote control will not function when the battery is exhausted.
Button Battery Replacement
CAUTION
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. 
						

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The Procedure Up to Projecting to the Screen
Perform setup adjustments in the following order.
1Position the projectorDetermine the locations to set up the screen and the projector.
See “Placement Guide” on Page E-13.
2Connect the video equipment and personal computer
Connect your equipment to the projector.
When making connections with the personal computer’s RGB connector, see “Connections with
Personal Computer” on Page E-14.
When making connections with the video equipment’s video connector or an S-video connector,
see “Connections with Composite Signals” on Page E-16.
When making connections with the video equipment’s YCbCr connector or YPbPr connector,
see “Connections with Component Signals” on Page E-17.
When playing the audio through the built-in speaker of the projector, see “Connections with the
AUDIO Jack” on Page E-18.
About DLP projectors
Though careful attention is paid to providing optimum quality, please note that with DLP type projectors, in rare cases there may
be black spots or bright spots among the picture elements.
Note:
* Please purchase a screen.
* A component cable (No.78-8118-8843-3), which is available separately, is required to connect a DVD player or other equipment with
YCbCr connectors.
* A component cable (No.78-8118-8843-3), which is available separately, is required to connect high definition (HD) video equipment or
other equipment with YPbPr connectors.
3Connect the power cable and open the lens cover.
See “Operating” on Page E-19.
See “Finishing” on Page E-21.
4When selecting the language of menu displays, etc.(Only when the power is first switched on following purchase)
See “When [Menu Language Select] is Displayed Upon Switching On the Power” on Page E-20.
5Switching on the power of the personal computer and video equipment
6Properly adjust the projection image to the screenSee “Adjustment of the Projection Screen” on Page E-22.
7Selecting input equipmentSee “Input Selection” on Page E-24.
8Adjust the screen or video imageAdjust the image to the optimum condition as required.
See the Table of Contents for the adjustment items. 
						

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Placement Guide
•Use this information as a guide to find out about the screen size when the projector is placed at a certain location, or
to find out the approximate size of a screen that will be required.
•The projection distance over which focussing is adjustable is 1.20 m (3.9 feet) to 14.17 m (46.50 feet). The projector
should be placed within this range.
* There is a tolerance of ±5% due to design values.
* This table uses the lens apex and lens center as references and requires that the projector be in a
horizontal condition (with front and rear adjusters fully withdrawn).
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40
60
80
100
120
150
180
200
250
3000.530.40
0.810.61
1.220.91
1.631.22
2.031.52
2.441.83
3.052.29
3.662.74
4.063.05
5.083.81
6.104.57—–1.20
1.54–1.85
2.33–2.80
3.12–3.75
3.91–4.70
4.70–5.64
5.89–7.07
7.07–8.49
7.86–9.44
9.84–11.81
11.81–14.170.47
0.71
1.07
1.43
1.78
2.14
2.68
3.21
3.57
4.46
5.350.07
0.10
0.16
0.21
0.26
0.31
0.39
0.47
0.52
0.65
0.78 Screen Size
Designation (Inches)Screen Size  Width x Height Projection Distance Height h1 Height h21.731.30
2.672.00
4.003.00
5.334.00
6.675.00
8.006.00
10.007.50
12.009.00
13.3310.00
16.6712.50
20.0015.00  (m)  (feet)—–3.94
5.04–6.08
7.64–9.19
10.23–12.30
12.82–15.41
15.42–18.52
19.31–23.18
23.20–27.84
25.79–30.95
32.28–38.73
38.76–46.501.52
2.34
3.51
4.68
5.85
7.02
8.78
10.53
11.70
14.63
17.55  (m)  (feet)  (m)  (feet)  (m)  (feet)
Wide–Tele Wide–Tele
0.22
0.34
0.51
0.68
0.85
1.02
1.28
1.53
1.70
2.13
2.55
Screen Size and Projection Distance
Unit: m (feet)
26406080
100
120150180
200250
1.20 (3.94)1.54–1.85
(5.05–6.07)2.33–2.80
(7.64–9.19)3.12–3.75 (10.24–12.30)3.91–4.70 (12.83–15.42)
4.70–5.64 (15.42–18.50)
5.89–7.07 (19.32–23.20)
7.07
–8.49 (23.20–27.84)
7.86–9.44 (25.79–30.95)
9.84–11.81 (32.28–38.73)
11.81
–14.17 (38.76–46.50)
h2h1
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Lens surface of
the main unitScreen Size Designation (Inches)
Width
Height Screen size (Diagonal) 
						

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Connecting Personal Computers and Video Equipment
Connecting this unit with a personal computer permits presentation data to be projected as a large screen display at
conferences, lectures, and on other occasions. Furthermore, connecting this unit to a DVD player or other video equip-
ment source in combination with an audio/video amplifier and speaker system will allow you to enjoy convincing home
theater.
MONITOR OUT
Personal
computer
RGB signal cable (Supplied item)
Note:
* Before making connections, check the power of the projector and the equipment to be connected is switched off.
* When projection will be with a notebook computer connected, knowledge will be required for the cable connection and notebook computer
startup procedure as well as the operation that follows startup. Please consult the instruction manual of your notebook computer or the on-
line help.
Connections with Personal Computer
Please check the following before making connections with the personal computer.
•A suitable resolution for this projector is 1024  768 dots (XGA). The maximum displayable resolution is 1280  1024 dots (S-
XGA).
Make changes to a displayable resolution at the personal computer side. Please check with “Table of Supported Frequency” on
Page E-61.
•The setting method for the personal computer will differ depending on the specific model. Please read the personal computer
instruction manual or the on-line help information, or contact the manufacturer of your personal computer.
Connect the projector’s RBG connector using the included RGB signal cable.
•When making connections with the RGB connector of the projector, please make the connection via the supplied RGB signal
cable.
•The projector has been set to “Auto” at the factory; however, if it does not project, please change the input setting to “RGB”
using the menu sequence of [Setup] → [Input Format] → [RGB].
See “Input Format” on Page E-49. 
						

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Connecting Personal Computers and Video Equipment
To Output the External Output Signal of a Notebook Computer
When projection will be with a notebook computer connected, knowledge will be required for the cable connection and notebook
computer startup procedure as well as the operation that follows notebook startup. Please consult the instruction manual of your
notebook computer or the on-line help while performing the following procedure.
1Check whether a signal is being sent from the notebook computer to the projector.
An indication appearing on the liquid crystal display of the notebook computer does not necessarily mean that an external
output signal is being output.
REFERENCE: When “Resolution” or “Frequency” is not displayed under “Info.” on the menu of the projector, this means that
the external output signal is not being output from the personal computer. See “Resolution/Frequency” on Page E-53.
2Should a sign not be output from the notebook computer, please try the operation described below.
For an IBM PC/AT compatible computer, press the [Fn] key plus any one of the [F1] to [F10] keys. (See the table below.)
Note:
When the liquid crystal display of the notebook computer and the projector are displayed at the same time, the projected image might not be
correct even though the liquid crystal display shows a correct indication. Should this occur, stop the simultaneous display of the notebook
computer and try the mode with external output only. Try an operation such as that described in aforementioned Step 2 and try closing the
liquid crystal panel which might result in external output only.
Manufacturer Model Key
DELL All computers Fn + F8
EPSON All computers Fn + F8
FUJITSU All computers Fn + F10
iiyama All computers Fn + F3
IBM All computers Fn + F7
NEC All computers Fn + F3
Panasonic All computers Fn + F3
SHARP All computers Fn + F5
SONY All computers Fn + F7
SOTEC All computers Fn + F3–F5
TOSHIBA All computers Fn + F5
Victor All computers Fn + F10
Note: Table information is current to December 2003. 
						

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VIDEOS-VIDEO
Connecting Personal Computers and Video Equipment
Connections with Composite Signals
Video Equipment with VIDEO Connectors
•Connect to the projector’s VIDEO connector using a commercially available video cable. Please attach the supplied ferrite core
to the video cable as described below.
•The input setting of the VIDEO connector has been set to “Auto” at the factory; however, if the projector does not project, please
change the input setting to “Your Country’s Television Broadcast System” using the menu sequence of [Setup] → [Input Format]
→ [Video].
See “Input Format” on Page E-49.
Video Equipment with S-VIDEO Connectors
•Connect to the projector’s S-VIDEO connector using a commercially available S-Video cable.
•The input setting of the S-VIDEO connector has been set to “Auto” at the factory; however, if the projector does not project,
please change the input setting to “Your Country’s Television Broadcast System” using the menu sequence of [Setup] → [Input
format] → [S-Video].
See “Input Format” on Page E-49.
Video deck, DVD player, document
camera, etc.
Video cable (RCA pin plug)
(Commercially available)
S-Video cable (Mini DIN 4-pin plug)
(Commercially available)Ferrite core (Supplied item)
Cable Ferrite core Mounting the Ferrite Core
Open the ferrite core, loop the cable through it, then close. 
						

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CrCbY
Pr Pb YCOMPONENT
COMPONENT
Connecting Personal Computers and Video Equipment
Connections with Component Signals
When the Video Equipment Has a YCbCr Connector or YPbPr Connector
•The projector has been set to “Auto” at the factory; however, if it does not project, please change the input setting to “Compo-
nent” using the menu sequence of [Setup] → [Input Format] → [RGB].
See “Input Format” on Page E-49.
•When projecting the YCbCr signal or YPbPr signal, if the color of the overall image strongly leans toward being greenish or
another color, change the setting under the menu of [Color] → [Color Space].
See “Color Space” on Page E-43.
Component cable (Available as an option)
(Mini D-sub 15-pin to RCA3)
(No.78-8118-8843-3)
Component cable (Available as an option)
(Mini D-sub 15-pin to RCA3)
(No.78-8118-8843-3)
Green
Blue
Red
Green
Blue
Red 
						

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Connecting Personal Computers and Video Equipment
Connections with the AUDIO Jack
* Connect to the projector’s AUDIO jack using a commercially available audio cable. If the other device has an RCA phono type
audio jack, connect via a commercially available audio converter cable. Please attach the supplied ferrite core to the audio
cable as described below.
* The built-in speaker of the projector provides monaural audio. To enjoy convincing audio reproduction, please connect the
audio output of the video equipment to your audio system.
* The built-in speaker outputs the audio of the equipment connected to the AUDIO jack.
Cable Ferrite core Mounting the Ferrite Core
Open the ferrite core, loop the cable through it, then close.
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AUDIO OUTWhite
Red
Audio conversion cable
(Mini-jack/ RCA pin plug)
(Commercially available) Audio cable (Mini plug)
(Commercially available)
Audio cable (Mini plug)
(Commercially available)
Ferrite core (Supplied item)
Ferrite core (Supplied item) 
						

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Power Cable Connections and Switching the Power On/Off
There is an order in which the power cable is connected and the power is switched on/off.
Note:
•When the power plug will be unplugged from the power outlet, please place the projector near the power outlet so that it may be reached
easily.
•Press the STANDBY button after the STANDBY indicator is lit in amber.
•The included power cable is exclusively for use with the PX5. Never use it with other products.
STANDBY
STATUS
MENU
AUDIORGBS-VIDEOVIDEO
SOURCEAUTO
DCMFirmly plug in all
the way.
To wall outlet
Operating
3Switch on the projector powerPress the STANDBY button.
The first time the power is switched on after purchase, [Menu
Language Select] will be displayed. See Page E-20 for informa-
tion about language selection.
•When the power is turned on, the STANDBY indicator starts flash-
ing green, then stops flashing after about 60 seconds. If the STATUS
indicator lights green at this time, the lamp mode is set to “Eco”.
See E-26 and 48 for instructions on selecting.
•If the power does not come on, see “When the STATUS Indicator is
Lit or Flashing” on Page E-54.
If the “Password” input window is displayed: See E-31.
A password is set for this projector.
The projector cannot be used unless the correct password is input.
To turn off the power: See E-21.
The projector is now capable of regular projection.
Note:
The image can be muted quickly by closing the lens cover while the image
is being projected.
RGB
STANDBY
VIDEOCANCEL QUICKMENU
ENTERQ
2
Turn the lens cover clockwise.
When the lens cover stops with a click, the
projector is ready for projection.
1Connect the AC IN connector of the projector and the power outlet using the supplied power cable.The STANDBY indicator will light in amber, and the unit will enter the standby mode.
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Lit amber
STANDBY STATUSSTANDBY STATUSSTANDBY STATUS
This indicator is also lit green in Eco-mode.
Flashing green
(Approximately 60
seconds)Lit green
Power is on Lit amber
STANDBY STATUS
(button on main unit)
4Switch on the power of the connected equipment