3M Multimedia Projector S15/X15 Operators Guide

							
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Multifunctional settings
ItemDescription
H SIZE
Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the horizontal size.
Large  Small
• This item can be chosen only at a RGB signal.
• When this adjustment is excessive, the picture may not be 
displayed correctly. In such a case, please reset the adjustment 
pressing the RESET button during this operation.
AUTO ADJUST 
EXECUTE
Choosing this item performs the automatic adjustment feature.
 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. A dark picture may still be 
incorrectly adjusted. Use a bright picture when adjusting.
 At a video signal 
S-VIDEO · VIDEO: 
The video format best suited for the respective input signal, the vertical position, the horizontal position phase and the aspect will be automatically adjusted. 
COMPONENT: 
The vertical position, the horizontal position, the clock phase and the aspect will be automatically adjusted. 
This function is available only when the AUTO mode is selected at 
the VIDEO FORMAT MENU.  Refer to Page(
32) of this manual.  
For a component video signal, the signal type is automatically 
identified, regardless of this function.
• The automatic adjustment operation requires approximately 10 
seconds. Also please note that it may not function correctly with 
some input.
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Multifunctional settings
INPUT menu
ItemDescription
COLOR SPACE
Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for color space. 
AUTO 
 RGB  SMPTE240  REC709  REC601      
• This item can be chosen only at a RGB signal or a component video signal.
•  The AUTO mode automatically selects the optimum mode. 
• The AUTO operation may not work well at some signals. In such a case, it might be good to select a suitable mode except AUTO.
VIDEO FORMAT
Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for video format.
AUTO  
  NTSC     PAL    SECAM 
       
N-PAL  M-PAL  NTSC4.43 
• This item performs only at a video signal from the VIDEO port or the S-VIDEO port. For a component video signal, the signal type is 
identified automatically, independently of this function.
• The AUTO mode automatically selects the optimum mode.
• The AUTO operation may not work well at some signals. If the picture becomes unstable (ex. an irregular picture, a color lack), please select the mode depending on the input signal.
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. Then perform it referring to 
the following table. 
MENU [RGB]:SELECTCOLOR SP ACE
VIDEO FORMAT
FRAME LOCK
INFORMA
TION AUT
O
AUTO
TURN OFFPICTURE
IMAGE
INPUT
SETUP
SCREEN
OPTION
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INPUT menu (continued)
ItemDescription
FRAME LOCK
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.
• When the TURN ON is selected, a moving picture is displayed 
more smoothly.
• This function may cause a certain degradation of the picture. In 
such a case, please select the TURN OFF.
INFORMATION
Choosing this item displays a dialog titled “INPUT INFORMATION”. It shows the information about the current input.
• The “FRAME LOCK” message on the dialog means the frame lock 
function is working. (33)
• This item can't be chosen at no signal.
INPUT-INFORMATIONRGB1024x768 @60.0FRAME LOCK
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Multifunctional settings
SETUP menu
ItemDescription
ZOOMUsing the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the zoom (magnifying power).
Large  Small
KEYSTONE
Using the buttons ▲/▼ corrects the keystone distortion.
Upper in the data  Lower in the data
•  The adjustable range of this function will vary with the type of input 
signal. At some signals, this function may not work well.
• When the V:INVERT or the H&V:INVERT is selected under the item MIRROR, if the projector screen is inclined or if the projector is 
angled downward, this function may not work correctly.
• When the zoom adjustment is set to the TELE side, this correction 
may be excessive. This function should be used with zoom set to 
WIDE whenever possible.
WHISPER
Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns off/on the whisper mode.
NORMAL 
 WHISPER
• When the WHISPER is selected, acoustic noise and screen brightness are reduced.
MIRROR
Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for mirror status.
NORMAL   H:INVERT  V:INVERT  H&V:INVERT 
VOLUMEUsing the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the volume.
High  Low
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. Then perform it referring to 
the following table. 
MENU [RGB]:SELECTZOOM
KEYSTONE
WHISPER
MIRROR
VOLUM
E
100+0
NORMAL
NORMAL
16
PICTURE
IMAGE
INPUT
SETUP
SCREEN
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SCREEN menu
ItemDescription
LANGUAGE
Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the OSD (On Screen Display) language.
SUOMI  POLSKI TÜRKÇE   
ENGLISH  FRANÇAIS  DEUTSCH  ESPAÑOL  ITALIANO
NORSK  NEDERLANDS  PORTUGUÊS  
 　　　　          SVENSKA              
MENU POSITIONUsing the buttons ◄/►/▲/▼ adjusts the menu position.
To quit the operation, press the MENU button or keep no operation 
for 10 seconds.
OSD BRIGHT Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the 
brightness level of the OSD (On Screen Display).
Bright  Dark
BLANK
Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for the blank screen.
The blank screen is the screen for the temporarily blanking feature 
(21). It is displayed by pressing the BLANK button.
MyScreen  ORIGINAL  BLUE  WHITE  BLACK      
MyScreen is the screen you can register a desired screen. 
ORIGINAL screen is the existing standard screen. BLUE, WHITE 
and BLACK are non-patterned (plain) screens in each color.
• To avoid remaining as an afterimage, the MyScreen and the 
ORIGINAL screens will change to the BLACK screen after several 
minutes.
• For the MyScreen, please refer to the item MyScreen (36).
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. Then perform it referring to 
the following table.
MENU [RGB]:SELECTLANGUAGE
MENU POSITION
OSD BRIGHT
BLANK
ST AR T UP
MyScreen
MyScreen Lock
MESSAGE ENGLISH
5
BLACK
ORIGINA
L
TURN OFF
TURN ON
PICTURE
IMAGE
INPUT
SETUP
SCREEN
OPTION
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ItemDescription
START UP
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.
ORIGINAL screen is the existing standard screen. When the TURN 
OFF is selected, the BLACK screen is used.
• 
To avoid remaining as an afterimage, the MyScreen and the 
ORIGINAL screens will change to the BLANK screen after several 
minutes. If also the BLANK screen is the MyScreen or ORIGINAL, it will change to the BLACK screen.
• For the MyScreen, please refer to the item MyScreen below. 
About the BLANK screen, please refer to the item BLANK (35).
MyScreen
This item functions for capturing the MyScreen of the blank screen and the start up screen. Please execute displaying the input including the picture you want to capture.
1.  Choosing this item displays a dialog 
titled “MyScreen”. It will ask you if you start capturing the picture from the current screen. Please wait for the target picture to be displayed.
2.  Press the ENTER button when the  picture is display. The picture will 
freeze and the frame for capturing appears.
To stop performing, press the 
RESET or ESC button.
3.  Using the buttons ◄/►/▲/▼ adjust the frame position. Please move the frame to the position of the picture which you want to use. The frame may not be able to be moved for some input signals. 
To start registration, press the 
ENTER button.
To restore the screen and return 
to the previous dialog, press the 
RESET or ESC button.
Registration takes several minutes. When the registration is completed, the registered screen and the message “MyScreen 
registration is finished.” are displayed for several seconds. If the 
registration failed, the message “A capturing error has occurred. 
Please try again.” is displayed.
SCREEN menu (continued)
MyScreenDo you start capturing this picture?
,         +       :NOESC,        :YESENTER
MyScreenMove the capture areaas you want.,        +        :RETURNESC,       :NEXTENTER
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Multifunctional settings
ItemDescription
MyScreen Lock
Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the MyScreen lock function.
TURN ON  TURN OFF
When the TURN ON is selected, the item MyScreen cannot be 
performed. Use this function for protecting the current MyScreen.
MESSAGE
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”
”Searching ....” while searching for an input signal”Detecting….” when an input signal is detectedThe indication of the input signal by changing The indication of the aspect ration by changing
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Multifunctional settings
OPTION menu
ItemDescription
AUTO SEARCH
Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the automatic signal search function.
TURN ON   TURN OFF
When the TURN ON is selected, detecting no signal automatically 
cycles through input ports in order of following. Then when an input is found, the projector will stop searching and display the image. 
RGB  S-VIDEO  VIDEO       
AUTO OFF
Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the time to count down to 
automatically turn the projector off.
Long (max. 99 minutes)  Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE)
AUT O OFF
ENABLE
10AUT O OFF
DISABLE
0
When the time is set to 0, the projector is not turned off 
automatically.
When the time is set to 1 to 99, and when the passed time with a no-signal or an unsuitable signal reaches at the set time, the 
projector lamp will go off and the power indicator begins blinking. 
Please refer to the section “Turning off the power” (17).
With the OPTION menu, items shown in the table below can 
be performed. 
C h o o s e   a n   i t e m   u s i n g   t h e   c u r s o r   b u t t o n s   ▲ / ▼   o n   t h e 
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.  Then  perform  it  referring  to  the 
following table.
MENU [RGB]:SELECTAUTO SEARCH
AUTO OFF
LAMP  TIME
FILTER TIME
SERVICE TURN OFF
000
PICTURE
IMAGE
INPUT
SETUP
SCREEN
OPTION
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ItemDescription
LAMP TIME 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. 
To perform reset, point at RESET using the button ▲.
RESET 
 CANCEL
• Please re set the lamp time  only when you have replaced the lamp, for correct messages about the lamp.• About the lamp replacement, please see the section "Lamp" 
 (41, 42).
FILTER TIME
The filter time is the time counted after the last resetting. It is shown in the OPTION menu as the use time of the air filter. 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. 
To perform reset, point at RESET using the button ▲. RESET 
 CANCEL
• Please reset the filter time only when you have cleaned or replaced the  air filter, for correct messages about the air filter. 
• About the caring the air filter, please see the section "Air filter"  (43).
OPTION menu (continued)
LAMP TIME0RESETCANCEL
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ItemDescription
SERVICE 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 ▲/▼ switches the rotation speed of the cooling 
fans. The HIGH is the mode for use at highlands etc. Note that the projector is noisier when the HIGH is selected.
HIGH  NORMAL
AUTO ADJUST:
Using the buttons ▲/▼ enables or disables the automatic adjustment.Depending on conditions, such as input image, signal cable to the unit, environment around the unit, etc., the automatic adjustment 
may not work correctly.  In such a case, please choose DISABLE to 
disable the automatic adjustment, and adjust manually.
ENABLE  DISABLE
GHOST:1.  Choose a color element of ghost using the buttons ◄/►.
2.  
Adjust the chosen element using the buttons  ▲/▼ to disappear ghost.
FACTORY RESET:
T o perform reset, point at RESET using the button ▲. 
By this function, all the items in all of menu will collectively return to the initial setting. Note that the items LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE are not reset.
RESET 
 CANCEL
OPTION menu (continued)
:SELECT
AUTO ADJUSTGHOSTFACTORY RESET
SERVICEFANSPEED      NORMAL
FANSPEEDHIGHNORMAL
AUTO ADJUSTENABLEDISABLE
FACTORY RESETRESET
CANCEL
+0 +0
GHOST
+0
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