3M Multimedia Projector X15i Operators Guide

							

X15i
Multimedia Projector
Operator's Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
WARNING  ►Before using, read the "Product Safety Guide" and these 
manuals to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, 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.
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possibly  in  personal  injury  or  physical  damage  due  to  incorrect 
handling.
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About this manual  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .1
Contents  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .2
Projector features   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .3
About contents of  package  .  .3
Part names  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .4 
Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Preparations   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .6 
Fastening the lens cover . . . . . . . . . .6 
Putting batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 
Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . .8 
About the filter cover for bottom-up use . . . .9
Setting up  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .10 
Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Adjusting the projector's elevator . . . . 
Connecting your devices . . . . . . . . .3 
Connecting power supply . . . . . . . .6
Power on/off  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .17 
Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . .7 
Turning off the power . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Operating  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .19 
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . .9 
Temporarily muting the sound . . . . .9 
Selecting an input signal . . . . . . . . .9 
Searching an input signal . . . . . . . .0 
Selecting an aspect ratio . . . . . . . . .0 
Adjusting the zoom (Optical) . . . . . .0 
Adjusting the zoom (Digtal) . . . . . . .0 
Adjusting the focus . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 
Using the automatic adjustment 
feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Adjusting the position . . . . . . . . . . . 
Correcting the keystone distortions . . . . 
Using the partial magnify feature . . . . 
Freezing the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Temporarily blanking the screen . . . .
Multifunctional settings  .  .  .  .23 
Using the menu function  . . . . . . . . .3
Contents
Contents
EASY MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 
Aspect, Zoom, Keystone, Mode,  
Bright, Contrast, Color, Tint,  
Sharpness, Whisper, Mirror, Reset,  
Filter time, Language,  
Go to advanced menu
PICTURE menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 
Bright, Contrast, Gamma, Color temp, 
Color, Tint, Sharpness, Progressive, 
My memory
IMAGE menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 
Aspect, Over scan, V. position,  
H. position, H. phase, H. size,  
Auto adjust execute
INPUT menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 
Color space, Video format, Frame lock, 
Information
SETUP menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 
Zoom, Keystone, Whisper, Mirror, 
Volume
SCREEN menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 
Language, Menu position, OSD bright, 
Blank, Start up, MyScreen,  
MyScreen lock, Message
OPTION menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 
Auto search, Auto off, Lamp time,  
Filter time, Service
Maintenance  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .42 
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 
Other care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Troubleshooting  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .47 
Related messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 
Regarding the indicator lamps . . . . .48 
Phenomena that may easily be 
mistaken for machine defects . . . . .50
Specifications  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .52
Technical(English only)
(Please see the end of this book, 
although in English.)
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Projector features / About contents of  package
Projector features
This projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NT\
SC / PAL 
/ SECAM video signals onto a screen. It requires just a little space for\
 installation 
and gets a large image from short distance.
 High Brightness
Newly developed 65W UHB (Ultra High Brightness) lamp gives you a higher 
brightness image on a screen. The image can be still kept as bright and clean 
enough for use in bright rooms.
 Low Noise
WHISPER mode is equipped for reducing acoustic noise to realize quieter \
operation. It is perfect for use in low luminance rooms where low noise \
is more 
important than brightness.
 Compact Body
Even with its many features, this projector is extremely compact and sli\
m, 
which gives you more flexibility and usability to use it where you want.
About contents of package
Your projector should come with the items shown below. Contact immediately your 
dealer if anything is missing.
NOTE  • Keep the original packing materials for future reshipment. For 
moving the projector, be sure to use the original packing material. Use special 
caution for the lens part.
Power cord
(US, UK, EUROPE)
Filter cover
(for bottom-up use)
VGA cableOperator's Guide
Product SafetyGuide
Quick Start Guide
Warranty
X15i
Strap
(for Lens cover)
Projector
(with Lens cover)
Remote control
(with two AA batteries)
VIDEORGBSEARCH
FREEZEOFFONMAGNIFYASPECTSTANDBY/ONAUTOBLANKMUTEVOLUMEKEYSTONEPOSITIONESCENTERMENURESET
ZOOM+-
Soft case 
						

							
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S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN 
OUT RGB IN2 RGB OUT RGB IN1 
CONTROL 

Part names
Lens (17, 46) 
Lens cover (6, 17)
Filter cover (9, 10, 44)(Air filter and intake vent are inside.)
Elevator button (12) 
Elevator foot (12) 
Remote sensor (8)
Focus ring (20)
Vent (10)
AC inlet (16)
Power switch (17, 18)
Elevator button (12) 
S-VIDEO port  (15)VIDEO port (15)
CONTROL port (14)
Part names
Projector
Lamp door (43)(Lamp unit is inside.) 
Elevator foot (12) 
Bottom side
Speaker
Front-Right side
Rear-Left side
Control buttons (5)
Ports (See below.)
Vent (10)
Ports
Restart switch (50)
Kensington lock slot 
NOTE  (*) About Restart switch: This projector is controlled by an internal 
microprocessor. Under certain exceptional circumstances, the projector may not 
operate correctly and the microprocessor will need to be reset. In such \
a case, 
please push the Restart switch by using a cocktail stick or similar, and before 
turning on again, make the projector cool down at least 0 minutes without 
operating. Only push the Restart switch in these exceptional instances.
AUDIO-OUT port (14)
AUDIO-IN port (14)
RGB IN port (14)
RGB IN port (14)
RGB OUT port (14)
Zoom ring (20) 
						

							
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Part names
LAMP indicator (48)
TEMP indicator (48)
POWER indicator (17, 18, 48) 
INPUT button (19)
Cursor buttons
▲,▼,◄,► (19~41) 
STANDBY/ON button (17, 18)
Controls
Remote control
SEARCH button (20)
RGB button (19)
VIDEO button (19)
ASPECT button (20)
MAGNIFY
 ON button (22)
 OFF button (22)
FREEZE button (22)
POSITION button (21)
ESC button (25)
STANDBY/ON button  
(17, 18) 
AUTO button (21)
BLANK button (22)
 
VOLUME button (19) 
MUTE button (19)
KEYSTONE button (21) 
                        Zoom
+ button (20) 
- button (20) 
MENU button (23)
Menu cursor buttons
▲,▼,◄,►(19~41)
ENTER button (19~41)
RESET button (25)
STANDBY/ON
INPUT
MENU
LAMPT E M P
P O W E R
VIDEORGBSEARCH
FREEZE
OFF
ONMAGNIFY
ASPECT
STANDBY/ON
AUTOBLANK
MUTE
VOLUME
KEYSTONE
POSITION
ESC
ENTER
MENU
RESET
ZOOM+- 
						

							
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Preparations
Fastening the lens cover
WARNING  ►Do not fasten the lens cover 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. Before operating, make sure that the power 
switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and that the projector is cool\
 
adequately.
To avoid losing, please fasten the lens cover to the projector using the \
strap. 
. Slowly turn over the projector, so that the bottom is facing up. 
 
. Fix the strap to the strap ring of projector. 
 
3. Fix the strap to the strap ring of lens cover.
4. Attach  the  lens  cover  to  the  lens  of  projector,  and  slowly  turn  over  the 
projector, so that the top is facing up.
Preparations
Strap ring
Projector (Bottom side)
Strap
Strap ring
Strap
Strap ring
()()
Lens cover
Strap
Strap ring
Strap
Strap ring
()()
Strap ring 
						

							
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Preparations
Putting batteries
WARNING  ►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as 
directed. Improper use may result in battery explosion, cracking or leak\
age, 
which could result in fire, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment.
• Be sure to use only the batteries specified. Do not use batteries of different 
types at the same time. Do not mix a new battery with used one. 
• Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading a 
battery.
• Keep a battery away from children and pets.
• Do not recharge, short circuit, solder or disassemble a battery.
• Do not allow a battery in a fire or water. Keep batteries in a dark, cool and dry 
place. 
• Do not give the battery a physical impact.
• If you observe a leakage of a battery, wipe out the flower and then replace 
a battery. If the flower adheres your body or clothes, rinse well with water 
immediately.
• Obey the local laws on disposing a battery.
To use the remote control, please load the batteries. Whenever the remote\
 control 
starts to malfunction, replace the batteries. If you won’t use the re\
mote control for 
an extended period, remove the batteries from the remote control and sto\
re them 
in a safe place.
. Remove the battery cover.  
Slide back and remove the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.
. Take old batteries out and/or put new batteries in. 
When putting in batteries, align and insert the two AA batteries according to 
their plus and minus terminals as indicated in the remote control.
3. Close the battery cover. 
Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back\
 into 
place. 
						

							
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Preparations
Using the remote control
CAUTION  ►Be careful in handling the remote control. Incorrect handling 
could cause damage or malfunction.
• Do not drop or otherwise expose the remote control to physical impa\
ct.
• Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet objects. 
• Remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place if 
you won’t be using the remote control for an extended period. 
• Replace the batteries whenever the remote control starts to malfunc\
tion. 
• When strong lights such as direct sunlight or light from an extreme\
ly close 
range (such as from an inverter fluorescent lamp) hit the projector’s remote 
sensor, the remote control may not function correctly. Adjust the direction of the 
projector to keep light from directly hitting the projector’s remote sensor.
The remote control works with the projector’s remote sensor.
• The range of the remote sensor is 3 meters with a 60 degree range (30 degrees 
to the left and right of the remote sensor).
• Also a remote signal reflected in the screen etc. may be available. If it is difficult 
to send a remote signal to the sensor directly, please try.
•  Since  the  remote  control  uses  infrared  light  to  send  signals  to  the  projector 
(Class  LED),  be  sure  to  use  the  remote  control  in  an  area  free  from  obstacles 
that could block the remote control’s output signal to the projector.
approx. 3 meters
30º
30º 
						

							
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Preparations
About the filter cover for bottom-up use
WARNING  ►Do not replace the filter cover and/or air filter during use or 
immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high tempera\
ture 
could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. Before operating, make 
sure that the power switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and that 
the projector is cool adequately.
When the projector is installed bottom up, please use the accessory filter cover 
for bottom-up use. It is higher than usual filter cover, to keep the space for intake 
ventilation. Please change in the following procedure.
. Disconnect all the connectors and adapters that were connected to the 
projector’s ports. Then slowly turn the projector so that the lens-side is facing 
up. Please be careful for a projector not to fall. While the projector i\
s placed 
lens-side up, hold the projector.
. Remove the filter cover and the air filter. Hold the knobs while pulling out it.
3. Slowly turn the projector so that the bottom is facing up. 
4. Set a new or cleaned air filter to the filter cover for bottom-up use. Make the 
claws slide along the rail, and set the air filter into place.
5. Interlocking the tabs, snap the filter cover for bottom-up use into place.
Air filter’s knob
Claws
Filter cover’s knob
Rail of air filter
Filter cover for bottom-up use
Air filter (New or cleaned)
Filter cover for bottom-up use (with an air filter)
Tabs 
						

							
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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.
•  Don’t place the projector on an unstable, slant or vibrant surface su\
ch as a 
wobbly or inclined stand.
•   Do not place the projector in the side/front/rear-up position, except care of the 
air filter. 
•   For the projector installed bottom-up, use the accessory filter cover for bottom-
up use. And in the case of a ceiling installation or the like, contact your deal\
er 
before installation. 
►Place the projection in a cool place, and pay attention enough to ventilation. 
The high temperature of the projector could cause a fire, a burn and/or 
malfunction to the projector.
•  Don’t stop up, block and cover the projector's vents.
•   Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides and other objects such a\
s 
walls.
• Don’t place the projector on a metallic thing or anything weak i\
n heat.
•  Don’t place the projector on a carpet, cushion or bedding.
•   Don’t place the projector in direct sunlight or near a hot object suc\
h as heater.
•   Put nothing about lens and vents of the projector. Put nothing on the projector.
•   Put nothing that is sucked or sticks to the bottom of projector. This projector 
has some intake vents also on the bottom.
►Do not place the projector on the place that gets wet. Damping the projector 
or inserting liquid in the projector could cause a fire, an electric shock and/or 
malfunction to the projector.
•  Don’t place the projector in a bathroom or the outdoors.
•   Put nothing containing the liquid near the projector.
CAUTION  ►Avoid a smoky, humid or dusty place. Placing the projector 
in such place could cause a fire, an electric shock and/or malfunction to the 
projector.
• Don’t place the projector near a humidifier, a smoking space or a kitchen.
• Put nothing containing the liquid near the projector.
►Adjust the direction of the projector to keep light from directly hitting the 
projector's remote sensor.