3M Digital Projector X15i Specifications

							
3M
™
 Digital Projector 
X15i
•  New Zoom Lens
•  More Interface Connectors
•  Create a lasting impression
•  Ideal for smaller rooms in the office
•  3-year Standard Warranty
•  Lightweight for portable use
COMPUTER
•  RGB 
•  Serial Control
•  PC Audio
VIDEO
•  S Video
•  RCA Composite
•  Audio (Stereo)
•  Component through RGB 
    with special cable
 BASIC SPECS
•  1600 lumens*
•  XGA  (1024 x 768)
•  5.18 lbs / 2.349 kg
•  500:1 contrast ratio
•  Whisper Mode
•  Vertical Digital Keystone
X15i Order Number: 78-9236-6898-8 
C O N N E C T I O N S
* indicates maximum lumens ratingRGB OUTRGB IN2RGB  IN1
PC/VIDEOAUDIOS-VIDEO VIDEO CONTROL 
AUDIOOUT
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Optical
•  Brightness: typical: 1600 lumens* (1,200 whisper mode)
•   Imager Set: 0.6" Polysilicon LCD    
•   Resolution (native): XGA (1024 x 768 pixels)
•   Resolution (maximum): UXGA (1600 x 1200 pixels)
•   Aspect Ratio: 4:3 native, 16:9
•   Colors: 16.7 million
•   Screen Size (range): 40 - 300 inches diagonal
•  Focus Distance: 1.2m - 9.0m (3.9 ft. - 29.5 ft.)
•   Zoom: 1.2 times
•   Projection Lens: F1.6 - 1.2 zoom (f=18.6 - 22.3 mm)
•  Optional Lenses: No
•   Contrast Ratio (peak): 500:1
•   Lamp: 165w UHB
•   Lamp Life (average): 2000 hours
*indicates maximum lumens rating
electrical
•  Video Compatibility:  NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, SECAM
•   HDTV: 480i, 480p, 525i, 525p, 720p, 1080i**
•   Digital Keystone Correction:  Vertical: ±15˚ 
•    Audio: 1 x 1w
•    Noise Level: normal (whisper): 38 (33) dB
•   Feature Set: Auto off, 4x digital magnification, blank
•  Horizontal Scan: 31.5 - 91 kHz
•  Vertical Scan: 56 - 120 kHz
•  Power Consumption: 240w
•  Power Supply: Universal: 100 - 120V/220 - 240V AC, 50/60 Hz
•  Regulatory Approvals: UL, cUL, FCC part 15 Class B, CE, EN60950
•  Operating Temperature: 32 - 95 F (0 - 35 C)
•  Storage Temperature: -4 - 140 F (-20 - 60 C)
**Component Video is available through computer input, using a
   VGA to RCA component video cable.
size
•   Dimensions (W x H x D): 11.2 x 2.9 x 7.9 in. (285 x 73 x 202 mm)
•   Weight: 5.18 lbs/2.349 kg 
Warranties
•   Projector: 3 Years Standard
•  Ultra Value Warranty available—includes free lamp, free loaner unit,  
and expedited service (see Optional Accessories)
•   Lamp: 1 Year Prorated
accessOries included
•  Power Cords (3x - US, UK, Euro)
•   RGB computer cable 
•   Remote Control w/ 2AA batteries
•  Multilanguage Quick Start Guide
•  Multilanguage Operator’s Guide CD
•  Lens Cap with strap
•  Soft Case
OptiOnal accessOries
•   X15i Ultra Value Warranty (WX15i) 78-6969-9870-3
•  Lamp for X15i (LKX15i) 78-6969-9812-5
•   Soft Side Case with Shoulder Strap - holds projector & notebook computer 
(CC10/40/50)  78-6969-9715-0
•  Soft Rolling Luggage Case - holds projector & notebook computer 
(SSC10/40/50)  78-6969-9716-8
•  Ceiling Mount for X15i (CMX15i) 78-6969-9813-3
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(a) Screen size 
 [ inch (m)]
(b) Projection distance 
 [m (inch)]
min.max.
40     (1.0)
50     (1.3)
60     (1.5)
70     (1.8)
80     (2.0)
90     (2.3)
100    (2.5)
120    (3.0)
150    (3.8)
200    (5.1)
250    (6.4)
300    (7.6)
1.2     (47)
1.5     (59)
1.8     (71)
2.1     (83)
2.4     (95)  
2.7     (107)
3.0     (119)  
3.6     (143)
4.5     (179)
6.1     (239)
7.6     (299)
9.1     (359)
1.4      (57)
1.8      (71)
2.2      (86)
2.5      (100)
2.9      (115)
3.3      (129)
3.6      (143)
4.4      (172)
5.5      (216)
7.3      (288)
9.1      (360)
11.0    (432)
Note: These sizes are +10 percent. This is due to variations in the manufacture of the lens. If you are close to one of the endpoints you should verify with your unit that the image is the proper size at the proper distance.
PROjECTION DISTANCE ChARTS  AT 4:3 SCREEN— 3M X15i 
						

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Introducing the K-3Getting Started
Taking Pictures
Playback Functions
Changing the Settings
Appendix 
						

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Names and Functions of the Working 
Parts ............................................................. p.7
 How to Change Function Settings  ............. p.16
 Menu List ...................................................... p.18
 Attaching the Strap  ..................................... p.25
 Attaching a Lens  ......................................... p.25
 Using the Battery and Charger  .................. p.26
 Inserting a Memory Card  ............................ p.28
 Initial Settings  .............................................. p.29
 Basic Shooting Operation  .......................... p.31
 Reviewing Images  ....................................... p.34 
Configuring the Capture Settings  .............. p.35
 Taking Still Pictures  .................................... p.36
 Recording Movies  ....................................... p.38
 Setting the Exposure  .................................. p.39
 Using the Built-in Flash  .............................. p.41
 Setting the Focus Method  .......................... p.42
 Setting the Drive Mode  ............................... p.47
 Setting the White Balance  .......................... p.52
 Controlling the Image Finishing Touch ..... p.54
 Correcting Images  ....................................... p.57
How to Use This Manual
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Introducing the K-3............................... p.7
Gives you an overview of the K-3.
Read this and get to know your K-3!
2
Getting Started....................................... p.25
Explains how to get your K-3 ready for shooting as 
well as basic operations.
3
Taking Pictures......................................p.35
Once you’ve confirmed that the camera works 
properly, try out the camera and take lots of 
pictures! 
						

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Playback Mode Palette Items  ..................... p.59
 Changing the Playback Method  ................. p.60
 Connecting the Camera to a Computer ..... p.64
 Editing and Processing Images  ................. p.65
 Camera Settings  .......................................... p.71
 File Management Settings  .......................... p.75 
Restrictions on the Combinations of Special 
Functions ..................................................... p.80
 Functions Available with Various 
Lenses .......................................................... p.81
 Functions when Using an External 
Flash ............................................................. p.84
 Using the GPS Unit  ..................................... p.85
 Troubleshooting .......................................... p.86
 Main Specifications  ..................................... p.90
 Index ............................................................. p.96
 For Using Your Camera Safely ................... p.100
 Care to be Taken During Handling  ............ p.101
 WARRANTY POLICY  .............. ..................... p.104
There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen 
of the monitor in this manual are different from the actual ones.
4
Playback Functions.............................. p.59
Explains various operations for playing back and 
editing images.
5
Changing the Settings........................ p.71
Explains how to change other settings.
6
Appendix...................................................p.80
Provides various resources. 
						

							Contents
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How to Use This Manual  .........................2
Introducing the K-3 ..................................7
Names and Functions of the Working Parts  ...... 7Buttons and Dials ........................................................... 8
Monitor Display  .............................................................. 9
Viewfinder .................................................................... 14
LCD Panel  ................................................................... 15
Electronic Level  ........................................................... 15
How to Change Function Settings  .................... 16Using the Direct Keys  .................................................. 16
Using the Control Panel  ............................................... 16
Using the Menus  .......................................................... 17
Menu List  ............................................................. 18Rec. Mode Menu  ......................................................... 18
Movie Menu  ................................................................. 21
Playback Menu  ............................................................ 21
Set-up Menu  ................................................................ 22
Custom Setting Menu  .................................................. 23
Getting Started .......................................25
Attaching the Strap  ............................................ 25
Attaching a Lens ................................................. 25
Using the Battery and Charger .......................... 26
Charging the Battery  .................................................... 26
Inserting/Removing the Battery  ................................... 27
Using the AC Adapter  .................................................. 28
Inserting a Memory Card  ................................... 28
Initial Settings  ..................................................... 29
Turning the Camera On  ............................................... 29
Setting the Display Language  ...................................... 29
Setting the Date and Time  ........................................... 30
Formatting a Memory Card  .......................................... 31
Basic Shooting Operation  ................................. 31Shooting with Live View  ............................................... 33
Reviewing Images  .............................................. 34
Taking Pictures ......................................35
Configuring the Capture Settings  ..................... 35Memory Card Settings  ................................................. 35
Image Capture Settings  ............................................... 35
Movie Capture Settings ................................................ 35
Taking Still Pictures  ........................................... 36EV Compensation  ........................................................ 37
Recording Movies ............................................... 38Playing Back Movies  .................................................... 39
Setting the Exposure .......................................... 39Sensitivity ..................................................................... 39
AE Metering  ................................................................. 40
Using the Built-in Flash  ..................................... 41
Setting the Focus Method .................................. 42
Setting the AF Mode when Shooting with the 
Viewfinder .................................................................... 43
Setting the AF Mode during Live View  ......................... 44
AF Fine Adjustment  ..................................................... 45
Checking the Depth of Field (Preview)  ........................ 46
Setting the Drive Mode ....................................... 47Continuous Shooting .................................................... 48
Self-timer ...................................................................... 48
Remote Control  ............................................................ 49
Exposure Bracketing  .................................................... 49
Mirror Lock-up Shooting ............................................... 50
Multi-exposure ............................................................. 50
Interval Shooting  .......................................................... 51
Interval Composite  ....................................................... 51
Interval Movie Record  .................................................. 52
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Setting the White Balance  ................................. 52Adjusting the White Balance Manually  ........................ 53
Adjusting the White Balance with Color 
Temperature ................................................................ 54
Controlling the Image Finishing Touch  ............ 54Custom Image  ............................................................. 54
Digital Filter  .................................................................. 56
Correcting Images  .............................................. 57Brightness Adjustment ................................................. 57
Lens Correction  ........................................................... 57
Composition Adjustment  .............................................. 58
Anti-Aliasing Filter Simulator ........................................ 58
Playback Functions ...............................59
Playback Mode Palette Items  ............................ 59
Changing the Playback Method  ........................ 60
Displaying Multiple Images  .......................................... 60
Displaying Images by Folder  ....................................... 61
Displaying Images by Shooting Date  ........................... 61
Playing Back Images Continuously (Slideshow) .......... 62
Displaying Rotated Images  .......................................... 62
Connecting the Camera to an AV Device  .................... 63
Connecting the Camera to a Computer  ............ 64
Editing and Processing Images  ........................ 65
Copying an Image ........................................................ 65
Changing the Image Size  ............................................ 65
Correcting Color Moiré ................................................. 66
Processing Images with Digital Filters  ......................... 66
Creating a Composite Image (Index)  ........................... 68
Editing Movies  ............................................................. 68
RAW Development  ...................................................... 69
Changing the Settings ...........................71
Camera Settings  ................................................. 71Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions  ..................... 71
Saving Frequently Used Settings  ................................ 73
Displaying the Local Date and Time of the Specified 
City ............................................................................... 74Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera  ................... 75
File Management Settings  ................................. 75Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)  ................... 75
Selecting the Folder/File Settings  ................................ 76
Setting the Copyright Information  ................................ 78
Using a Wireless Memory Card  ................................... 78
Appendix .................................................80
Restrictions on the Combinations of Special 
Functions ............................................................ 80
Functions Available with Va
rious Lenses  ........ 81
Setting the Focal Length  .............................................. 82
Using the Aperture Ring ............................................... 83
Functions when Using an External Flash  ........ 84
Using the GPS Unit ............................................. 85
Shooting Celestial Bodies (ASTROTRACER)  ............. 85
Troubleshooting ................................................. 86Sensor Cleaning  .......................................................... 87
Error Messages ............................................................ 88
Main Specifications  ............................................ 90Operating Environment for USB Connection and 
Provided Software ........................................................ 94
Index .................................................................... 96
For Using Your Camera Safely  ........................ 100
Care to be Taken During Handling .................. 101
WARRANTY POLICY  ........................................ 104 
						

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Regarding copyrights
Images taken with this camera that are for anything other 
than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission 
according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. 
Please take care, as there are cases where limitations are 
placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment 
during demonstrations, performances or of items on display. 
Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also 
cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as 
laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here 
also.
To users of this camera
• Do not use or store this camera in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or 
magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic 
fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters 
could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data, 
or affect the camera’s internal circuitry and cause camera 
misoperation.
• The liquid crystal panel used for the monitor is  manufactured using extremely high precision technology. 
Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, 
you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may 
not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. 
However, this has no effect on the recorded image.
• In this manual, the generic term “computer(s)” refers to  either a Windows PC or a Macintosh.
• In this manual, the term “battery(ies)” refers to any type of  batteries used for this camera and its accessories. 
						

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Names and Functions of the Working Parts
Self-timer lamp/
Remote control receiver
AF coupler Mirror
Lens unlock button Lens information contacts
Strap lug Hot shoe
Lens mount index Speaker
X-sync socket
Strap lug
AF assist light
Card access lamp
USB terminal (micro B)
DC input terminal LCD panel
Terminal cover Cable switch terminal Self-timer lamp/
Remote control receiver Diopter adjustment dial
HDMI terminal (type D) Microphone terminal Microphone
Image plane indicator
Viewfinder
Monitor Dual card slot for SD Memory Cards
Tripod socket
Battery coverBattery cover unlock knob
Battery grip contacts
Headphone terminal
Built-in flash
Dial indicator 
						

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1EV Compensation button ( J)
Press to change the exposure compensation value. (p.37)
2 ISO button ( N)
Press to change the ISO sensitivity. (p.39) 3
Shutter release button
Press to capture images. (p.32)
In playback mode, press halfway to switch to capture mode.
4 Main switch
Move to turn the power on/off or to preview. (p.29, p.46)
5 Front e-dial ( Q)
Changes the value for camera settings such as exposure. (p.36)You can change the menu category when a menu screen is 
displayed. (p.17)
In playback mode, use this to select a different image.
6 Lens unlock button
Press to detach a lens. (p.25)
7 Flash pop-up button (1 )
Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.41)
8 Mode dial lock button
Press to allow the mode dial to be turned. (p.32)
9 Mode dial
Changes the exposure mode. (p.32)
0 Mode dial lock release lever
Use this lever to release mode dial lock to operate the mode 
dial without pressing the mode dial lock button. (p.32)
a RAW/Fx button ( P)
You can assign a function to this button. (p.71)
b AF Mode button (b )
Press to change the AF Mode or AF point. (p.43)
c Focus mode switch
Press to change the focus mode. (p.42)
d Live View/REC button ( K/a )
Displays the Live View image. (p.33)
Starts/stops recording a movie in  C mode. (p.38)
e AE Metering/Delete button ( 2/L )
Press to change the metering method. (p.40)
In playback mode, press to delete images. (p.34)
f Playback button ( B)
Switches to playback mode. (p.34) Press the button again to 
switch to capture mode.
g INFO button ( G)
Changes the style of the display on the monitor. (p.9, p.12)
Buttons and Dials
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