3M Multimedia Projector S15/X15 Operators Guide

							
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Phenomena that may easily be mistaken for machine defects (continued)
PhenomenonCases not involving a machine defectReference
page 
No pictures are 
displayed.
The lens cover is closed.
Remove the lens cover.4, 16
The signal cables are not correctly connected.
Correctly connect the connection cables.13, 14
The brightness is adjusted to an extremely low level.
Adjust the BRIGHT to a higher level using the menu function 
or the remote control.
25, 27
The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug 
and play monitor.
Make sure that the computer’s can detect a plug and play 
monitor using other plug and play monitor.13
Colors have a
faded- out
appearance, or
Color tone is  poor.
Color settings are not correctly adjusted.
Perform picture adjustments by changing the COLOR 
TEMP, 
COLOR, TINT and/or COLOR SPACE settings, 
using the menu functions.
25, 28 
32
COLOR SPACE setting is not suitable.
Change the COLOR SPACE setting to AUTO, RGB, 
SMPTE240 , REC709 or REC601. 
32
Pictures appear 
dark.
The brightness and/or contrast are adjusted to an 
extremely low level.
Adjust the BRIGHT and/or CONTRAST settings to a higher 
level using the menu function.
25, 27
The WHISPER function is working.
Select the NORMAL to the item WHISPER in the SETUP 
menu.
26, 34
The lamp is approaching the end of its product 
lifetime.
Replace the lamp.
41, 42, 
44
Pictures appear
blurry.
Either the focus and/or horizontal phase settings are 
not properly.
Adjust the focus using the focus ring, and/or H PHASE 
using the menu function.
19, 30
The lens is dirty or misty.
Clean the lens by referring to the section “Caring for the 
lens”.
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Troubleshooting
NOTE  • Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this 
is a unique characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and such do not constitute or 
imply a machine defect. 
						

							
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Specifications
NOTE  • This specifications are subject to change without notice.
Warranty and after-ser vice / Specifications
ItemSpecification
Product nameLiquid crystal projector
Liquid
Crystal
panel
Panel sizeS15:1.4cm (0.55 type)   
X15:1.5cm (0.6 type)
Drive systemTFT active matrix
PixelsS15 : 480,000 pixels (800 horizontal x 600 vertical)
X15 : 786,432 pixels (1,024 horizontal x 768 vertical)
LensS15 : F=1.65  f=20.4 mm      
X15 : F=1.77  f=20.7 mm
Lamp165W UHB
Power SupplyAC100-120V/2.7A, AC220-240V/1.5A
Power Consumption240W
Temperature range
5 ~ 35°C (Operating)
Size
285 (W) x 73 (H) x 202 (D) mm 
(Not including protruding parts)
• Please refer to the following figure.
Weight (mass)
2.2 kg
Ports
RGB input:   RGB .......D-sub 15pin mini x 1
Communication port:   CONTROL  ..........D-sub 9pin x 1
Video input:  VIDEO ...................... RCA x 1  S-VIDEO  .............S-Video x 1
Audio input:
  AUDIO ...........Stereo mini x 1 
						

							
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Specifications
Specifications (continued)
[unit: mm]
202
28569
33.57383 
						

							
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Accessories
Accessories
Accessories ............................................................... Part Number
UHB lamp, 165W ..................................................................78-6969-9812-5
Air Filter ................................................................................ 78-8118-9584-2
Power cord (US) ................................................................... 78-8118-8102-4
Power cord (UK) ................................................................... 78-8118-8101-6
Power cord (Europe) ............................................................ 78-8118-8103-2
VGA cable ............................................................................ 78-8118-8708-8
Remote control ..................................................................... 78-8118-9585-9
Filter cover (for ceiling installation) .......................................78-8118-9586-7
Not included with Basic Packet ................................ Part Number
RCA Video cable  .................................................................. 78-8118-8482-0
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. 
						

							
Intended Use
Before operating this machine, please read this entire manual thoroughly. The 3MTM Multimedia Projectors are designed, built, and tested for use indoors, using 3M lamps, 3M ceiling mount hardware, and nominal local voltages.
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)  •  10- 80 %RH (without condensation)  •   0- 1828 m (0-6000 feet) above sea level
The ambient operating environment should be free of airborne smoke, grease, oil and other contaminates that can af fect the operation or perfor-
mance of the projector.
Use of this product in adverse conditions will void the product warranty .
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