3M Multimedia Projector X15i Operators Guide
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/96/87393/w64_3m-x15i-manual_d-5.png "Page 6
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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...")
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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.
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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.
•...")
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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\...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/96/87393/w64_3m-x15i-manual_d-7.png "Page 8
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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\...")
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/96/87393/w64_3m-x15i-manual_d-8.png "Page 9
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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...")
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/96/87393/w64_3m-x15i-manual_d-9.png "Page 10
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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...")
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Setting up
(c) up
(c) down
(b)Arrangement
Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine
the screen size and projection distance.
The values shown in the table are calculated (±3%)
for a full size screen : 04x768.
At 16:9 screen
At 4:3 screen
4:3
(a)
6:9
(a)
(a) Screen size[inch (m)]
(b) Projection distance [m (inch)](c) Screen height [cm (inch)]
min.max.downup
40(.0).(47).4(57)8.7(3)5.3()...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/96/87393/w64_3m-x15i-manual_d-10.png "Page 11
Setting up
(c) up
(c) down
(b)Arrangement
Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine
the screen size and projection distance.
The values shown in the table are calculated (±3%)
for a full size screen : 04x768.
At 16:9 screen
At 4:3 screen
4:3
(a)
6:9
(a)
(a) Screen size[inch (m)]
(b) Projection distance [m (inch)](c) Screen height [cm (inch)]
min.max.downup
40(.0).(47).4(57)8.7(3)5.3()...")
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Adjusting the projector's elevator
WARNING ►Do not adjust the projector’s elevator 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.
CAUTION ►If you press the elevator button without holding the projector,
the projector might crash down,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/96/87393/w64_3m-x15i-manual_d-11.png "Page 12
Adjusting the projector's elevator
WARNING ►Do not adjust the projector’s elevator 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.
CAUTION ►If you press the elevator button without holding the projector,
the projector might crash down,...")
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Setting up
Connecting your devices
CAUTION ►Turn off all devices prior to connecting them to the projector.
Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extrem\
ely
loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage
to the device and/or projector.
►Use the accessory cable or a designated-type cable for the connection.
Some cables have to be used with core set. A too long cable may cause a
certain picture degradation. Please consult with...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/96/87393/w64_3m-x15i-manual_d-12.png "Page 13
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Setting up
Connecting your devices
CAUTION ►Turn off all devices prior to connecting them to the projector.
Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extrem\
ely
loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage
to the device and/or projector.
►Use the accessory cable or a designated-type cable for the connection.
Some cables have to be used with core set. A too long cable may cause a
certain picture degradation. Please consult with...")
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Connecting power supply
WARNING ►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord as
incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electrical shock.
• Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact
your dealer to newly get correct one.
• Only plug the power cord into an outlet rated for use with the powe\
r cord's
specified voltage range.
• Never modify the power cord. Never attempt to defeat the ground con\
nection
of the three-pronged...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/96/87393/w64_3m-x15i-manual_d-15.png "Page 16
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Connecting power supply
WARNING ►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord as
incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electrical shock.
• Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact
your dealer to newly get correct one.
• Only plug the power cord into an outlet rated for use with the powe\
r cord's
specified voltage range.
• Never modify the power cord. Never attempt to defeat the ground con\
nection
of the three-pronged...")
Setting up (c) up (c) down (b)Arrangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated (±3%) for a full size screen : 04x768. At 16:9 screen At 4:3 screen 4:3 (a) 6:9 (a) (a) Screen size[inch (m)] (b) Projection distance [m (inch)](c) Screen height [cm (inch)] min.max.downup 40(.0).(47).4(57)8.7(3)5.3() 50(.3).5(59).8(7)0.9(4)65.3(6) 60(.5).8(7).(86)3.(5)78.4(3) 70(.8).(83).5(00)5.(6)9.4(36) 80(.0).4(95).9(5)7.4(7)04.5(4) 90(.3).7(07)3.3(9)9.6(8)7.6(46) 00(.5)3.0(9)3.6(43).8(9)30.6(5) 0(3.0)3.6(43)4.4(7)6.(0)56.8(6) 50(3.8)4.5(79)5.5(6)3.7(3)95.9(77) 00(5.)6.(39)7.3(88)43.5(7)6.3(03) 50(6.4)7.6(99)9.(360)54.4()36.6(9) 300(7.6)9.(359).0(43)65.3(6)39.9(54) (a) Screen size[inch (m)] (b) Projection distance [m (inch)](c) Screen height [cm (inch)] min.max.downup 40(.0).3(5).6(6).(0)48.6(9) 50(.3).6(64).0(78).5()60.8(4) 60(.5).0(77).4(93).8()7.9(9) 70(.8).3(9).8(09).()85.(34) 80(.0).6(04)3.(5).4()97.(38) 90(.3)3.0(7)3.6(4).7()09.4(43) 00(.5)3.3(30)4.0(56)3.0().6(48) 0(3.0)4.0(56)4.8(88)3.6()45.9(57) 50(3.8)5.0(95)6.0(35)4.4()8.3(7) 00(5.)6.6(6)8.0(34)5.9()43.(96) 50(6.4)8.3(36)0.0(39)7.4(3)303.9(0) 300(7.6)9.9(39).0(47)8.9(4)364.7(44)
Adjusting the projector's elevator WARNING ►Do not adjust the projector’s elevator 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. CAUTION ►If you press the elevator button without holding the projector, the projector might crash down, overturn, smash your fingers and possibly result in malfunction. To prevent damaging the projector and injuring yourself, always hold the projector whenever using the elevator buttons to adjust \ the elevator feet. ►Except for inclining by the elevator feet adjustment, place the projector horizontally. You can use the elevator feet to make adjustments if the surface on which\ you need to set the projector is uneven or if you otherwise need to adjust t\ he angle of projection. The adjustment range of the elevator feet is 0 to 9 degrees. . Press and hold in the elevator buttons while holding the projector. The elevator buttons and the elevator feet are on the both sides. . Raise or lower the projector to the desired height and then release the \ elevator buttons. When you release the elevator buttons, the elevator feet will lock into position. 3. As necessary, you can also finely adjust the height of the projector by twisting the elevator feet by hand. Setting up Elevator feetElevator button
3 Setting up Connecting your devices CAUTION ►Turn off all devices prior to connecting them to the projector. Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extrem\ ely loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector. ►Use the accessory cable or a designated-type cable for the connection. Some cables have to be used with core set. A too long cable may cause a certain picture degradation. Please consult with your dealer for details\ . For cables that have a core only at one end, connect the core to the project\ or. ►Make sure that you connect devices to the correct port. Incorrect connection may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector. NOTE • Whenever attempting to connect a laptop computer to the projector, be sure to activate the laptop’s RGB external image output (set the laptop to CRT display or to simultaneous LCD and CRT display). For details on how this is done, please refer to the instruction manual of the corresponding laptop computer. • Secure the screws on the connectors and tighten. • Some computers may have multiple display screen modes. Use of some of these modes will not be possible with this projector. • For some RGB signal modes, the optional Mac adapter is necessary. • When the image resolution is changed on a computer, depending on an input, automatic adjust function may take some time and may not be completed. I\ n this case, you may not be able to see a check box to select “Yes/No” for the new resolution on Windows. Then the resolution will go back to the original. It might be recommended to use other CRT or LCD monitors to change the resolution. About Plug-and-Play capability Plug-and-Play is a system composed of the computer, its operating system and peripheral equipment (i.e. display devices). This projector is compatible with VESA DDC 2B. Plug-and-Play can be achieved by connecting this projector to computers that are VESA DDC (display data channel) compatible. • Please take advantage of this function by connecting the accessory \ RGB cable to the RGB IN1 port (DDC 2B compatible). Plug-and-Play may not work properly if any other type of connection is attempted. • Please use the standard drivers in your computer as this projector \ is a Plug-and-Play monitor.
4 S-VIDEO VIDEOAUDIO IN OUTRGB IN2RGB OUTRGB IN1 CONTROL Setting up Audio outRS-232CRGB out Examples of connection with a computer RGB cable RS-232C cable S-VIDEOVIDEOAUDIO IN OUTRGB IN2RGB OUTRGB IN1 CONTROL RGB IN2 R GB OU T S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN OUT RGB IN2 RGB OUT RGB IN1 CONTROL S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN OUT RGB IN2 RGB OUT RGB IN1 CONTROL RGB in Stereo mini audio cable Connecting to a monitor (output) Connecting to a speaker with amplifier (output) RGB cable Audio in Stereo mini audio cable RGB out RGB cable Audio out Stereo mini audio cable
5 S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN OUT RGB IN2 RGB OUT RGB IN1 CONTROL S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN OUT RGB IN2 RGB OUT RGB IN1 CONTROL S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN OUT RGB IN2 RGB OUT RGB IN1 CONTROL S-Video out Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player Video outAudio out Audio out Component video cable Audio out Video cable S-Video cable Component video out Setting up Stereo mini audio cable Stereo mini audio cable Stereo mini audio cable
6 Connecting power supply WARNING ►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord as incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electrical shock. • Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact your dealer to newly get correct one. • Only plug the power cord into an outlet rated for use with the powe\ r cord's specified voltage range. • Never modify the power cord. Never attempt to defeat the ground con\ nection of the three-pronged plug. Before connecting, make sure that the power switch is the OFF position (\ pressed the side marked “O”). . Connect the connector of the power cord to the AC inlet of the projector. . Firmly plug the power cord's plug into the outlet. Setting up Power switch AC inlet Connector of the power cord
7 Power on/off Power on/off Turning on the power WARNING ►When the power is on, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens or vents of the projector. NOTE • Turn the power on in right order. Please power on the projector before the connected devices. STANDBY/ON button . Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to the projector and outlet. . Open the lens cover, and set the power switch to the ON position. The power indicator will light to solid orange. Then wait several seconds because buttons may not function for these several seconds. 3. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or remote control. The projector lamp will light up and the POWER indicator will begin blin\ king green. When the power is completely on, the indicator will stop blinking\ and light green. To display the picture, select an input signal according to the section "\ Selecting an input signal" (19). POWER (Solid orange) POWER (Blinking green) POWER (Solid green) POWER indicator Power switchSTANDBY/ON INPUT MENU LAMPT E M PP O W E RVIDEORGBSEARCH FREEZEOFFONMAGNIFYASPECTSTANDBY/ONAUTOBLANK MUTEVOLUME KEYSTONE POSITION ESCENTERMENU RESET ZOOM+-
8 Turning off the power NOTE • Turn the power off in right order. Please power off the projector after the connected devices. • Except for an emergency, whenever you turn the projector off, obey the procedure of the following “Turning off the power”, and do not disconnect the power cord until the procedure is completed. Neglect causes a damage of the electrode and un-lighting of the lamp. • This Projector is controlled by an internal microprocessor. Under certain exceptional circumstances, the projector may not operate correctly even for turning off the power. In such a case, please push the restart switch (4) by using a pin or similar. After making sure that the power indicator lights to solid orange, set the power switch to the OFF position. Only push the restart switch in these exceptional instances. • When a power supply is shut off with a power failure or the restart switch, before turning on again, make the projector cool down at least 0 minutes without operating. . Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or remote control. The message "Power off?" will appear on the screen for approximately 5 seconds. . Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or remote control again while the message is visible. The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER indicator will begin blinking orange. Then the POWER indicator will stop blinking and light to solid orange wh\ en the lamp cooling is complete. 3. Make sure that the power indicator lights to solid orange, set the power switch to the OFF position. The POWER indicator will go off. Do not set the power switch to the OFF position while the POWER indicato\ r is green or blinking. 4. Close the lens cover. For safety purposes, disconnect the power cord if the projector is not to be used for prolonged periods of time. Power on/off Power off ? POWER (Blinking orange) POWER (Solid orange) POWER (Solid orange)
9 Operating Operating Adjusting the volume . Press the VOLUME button on the remote control. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. . Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to adjust the volume. To close the dialog and complete the operation, press the VOLUME button again. Even if you don’t do anything, the dialog will automatically d\ isappear after a few seconds. Temporarily muting the sound . Press the MUTE button on the remote control. A dialog will appear on the screen indicating that you have muted the sound. To restore the sound, press the MUTE button or VOLUME button. Even if you don’t do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds. Selecting an input signal . Press the INPUT button on the projector. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its input port as below. RGB RGB S-VIDEO VIDEO . Press the RGB button on the remote control to select the RGB port. RGB RGB . Press the VIDEO button on the remote control to select an input port for video signal. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its video input port as below. S-VIDEO VIDEO ● If the VIDEO button is pushed (when switching from RGB to VIDEO signals) when TURN ON is selected for the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION menu (39) the projector will check the S-VIDEO port first. If no input is detected at the S-VIDEO port, projector will check the VIDEO port automatically. STANDBY/ON INPUT MENU LAMPT E M PP O W E R VIDEORGBSEARCH FREEZEOFFONMAGNIFYASPECTSTANDBY/ONAUTOBLANKMUTEVOLUMEKEYSTONEPOSITIONESCENTERMENURESET ZOOM+- VIDEORGBSEARCH FREEZEOFF ONMAGNIFY ASPECT STANDBY/ON AUTOBLANK MUTE VOLUME KEYSTONE POSITION ESC ENTER MENU RESET ZOOM+- VIDEORGBSEARCH FREEZEOFFONMAGNIFYASPECTSTANDBY/ONAUTOBLANKMUTEVOLUMEKEYSTONEPOSITIONESCENTERMENURESET ZOOM+- VIDEORGBSEARCH FREEZEOFF ONMAGNIFY ASPECT STANDBY/ON AUTOBLANK MUTE VOLUME KEYSTONE POSITION ESC ENTER MENU RESET ZOOM+- VIDEORGBSEARCH FREEZEOFFONMAGNIFYASPECTSTANDBY/ONAUTOBLANKMUTEVOLUMEKEYSTONEPOSITIONESCENTERMENURESET ZOOM+-VIDEORGBSEARCH FREEZEOFF ONMAGNIFY ASPECT STANDBY/ON AUTOBLANK MUTE VOLUME KEYSTONE POSITION ESC ENTER MENU RESET ZOOM+-VIDEORGBSEARCH FREEZEOFFONMAGNIFYASPECTSTANDBY/ONAUTOBLANKMUTEVOLUMEKEYSTONEPOSITIONESCENTERMENURESET ZOOM+-VIDEORGBSEARCH FREEZEOFF ONMAGNIFY ASPECT STANDBY/ON AUTOBLANK MUTE VOLUME KEYSTONE POSITION ESC ENTER MENU RESET ZOOM+-
0 Operating Adjusting the zoom (Digital) . Press the ZOOM +/- button on the remote control. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the zoom. . Use the ZOOM buttons +/- to adjust the zoom. To close the dialog and complete this operation, don’t perform operation for a few seconds. Searching an input signal . Press the SEARCH button on the remote control. The projector will begin to check its input ports in order to find any input signals. Then when an input is found, the projector will stop searching and display the image. If no signal is found, the projector will return to the state selected before the operation. RGB RGB S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEORGBSEARCHSTANDBY/ON FREEZEOFFONMAGNIFYASPECTAUTOBLANKHOMEPAGE UPPAGE DOWNENDMUTEVOLUME KEYSTONEPOSITION ESCENTERMENU RESET Selecting an aspect ratio . Press the ASPECT button on the remote control. Each time you press the button, the projector switches the modes for asp\ ect ratio in turn. At a RGB signal NORMAL 4:3 6:9 At a video signal /no signal 4:3 6:9 ● The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the signal. ● At a HDTV component video signal of 1125i (1080i) or 750p (720p), only 16:9 mode can be selected. ● Performing the automatic adjustment initializes the aspect ratio setting. Adjusting the focus . Use the focus ring to focus on the picture. Adjusting the zoom (Optical) . Use the zoom knob to adjust the screen size. VIDEORGBSEARCH FREEZEOFFONMAGNIFYASPECTSTANDBY/ONAUTOBLANKMUTEVOLUMEKEYSTONEPOSITIONESCENTERMENURESET ZOOM+-VIDEORGBSEARCH FREEZEOFF ONMAGNIFY ASPECT STANDBY/ON AUTOBLANK MUTE VOLUME KEYSTONE POSITION ESC ENTER MENU RESET ZOOM+- VIDEORGBSEARCH FREEZEOFFONMAGNIFYASPECTSTANDBY/ONAUTOBLANKMUTEVOLUMEKEYSTONEPOSITIONESCENTERMENURESET ZOOM+- VIDEORGBSEARCH FREEZEOFF ONMAGNIFY ASPECT STANDBY/ON AUTOBLANK MUTE VOLUME KEYSTONE POSITION ESC ENTER MENU RESET ZOOM+- VIDEORGBSEARCH FREEZEOFFONMAGNIFYASPECTSTANDBY/ONAUTOBLANKMUTEVOLUMEKEYSTONEPOSITIONESCENTERMENURESET ZOOM+- VIDEORGBSEARCH FREEZEOFF ONMAGNIFY ASPECT STANDBY/ON AUTOBLANK MUTE VOLUME KEYSTONE POSITION ESC ENTER MENU RESET ZOOM+-