3M Multimedia Projector X40 Operators Manual

10Laptop computer
Desktop computer
CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES (continued)
Connecting to a Computer
ATTENTIONWhenever attempting to connect a laptop computer to the projector,
be sure to activate the laptops RGB external image output (set the lap\
top to CRT
display or to simultaneous LCD and CRT display). For details on how thi\
s is done,
please refer to the instruction manual of the corresponding laptop compu\
ter.
• Some computers may have multiple display screen modes. Use of some \
of these modes will...

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Connecting to a DVD Player 
Connecting to a VCR
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1Remove the battery cover
Slide back and remove the battery cover in the direction of the
arrow.
Insert the batteries
Align and insert the two AA batteries (that came 
with the projector) according to their plus and minus 
terminals (as indicated in the remote control).
Close the battery cover
Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and
snap it back into place.
2
3
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
CAUTIONPrecautions to observe in regards to the batteries
Always handle the batteries with care and...

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• The remote control works with both
the projectors front and rear remote
sensors.
•  The range of the remote sensor on
the front is 3 meters with a 90-degree
range (45 degrees to the left and
right of the remote sensor), and back
is 3 meters with a 60-degree range.
•  Since the remote control uses
infrared light to send signals to the
projector (Class 1 LED), be sure to
use the remote control in an area free
from obstacles that could block the
remote controls output signal to the
projector....

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1Make sure that the power cord is firmly and
correctly connected to the projector and outlet
2
3Press the STANDBY/ON button of remote
control or the on/off button of control panel
• The projector begins warming up and the power indicator 
blinks green.

• The power  indicator stops blinking
and lights to solid green once the

projectors power is completely on.

VIDEO
ASPECT
MUTE
KEYSTONE
FREEZE OFFON
VOLUME
MAGNIFY
AUTO BLANK
RGB SEARCH
STANDBY/ON
TURNING ON THE POWER
Control panel
Precautions...

VIDEO
ASPECT
MUTE
KEYSTONE
FREEZE OFFON
VOLUME
MAGNIFY
AUTO BLANK
RGB SEARCH
STANDBY/ON
Control panel
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RGB
6Use the zoom ring to adjust the
screen size
7Use the focus ring to focus the
picture
5
Press the RGB button of the Remote control 
or the 
rgb button of the control panel
Press this button to swich to the devices connected to 
rgb 
port as illustrated below. 
Press the Video button of the Remote control  
or the video button of the control panel
Press this button to toggle between the devices...

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VIDEO
ASPECT
MUTE
KEYSTONE
FREEZE OFFON
MENU
POSITION
ENTER
ESC RESET
VOLUME
MAGNIFY
AUTO BLANK
RGB SEARCH
STANDBY/ON
1Press the STANDBY/ON button of remote
controrol or the  on/off button of control panel
The message Power off? will appear on the screen for approximately 5 s\
econds. 
3
TURNING OFF THE POWER
2Press the STANDBY/ON or on/off button
again(remote control or control panel)
Press the STANDBY/ON or on/off button again while the Power off?
message is visible. The projector lamp goes off and...

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VIDEO
ASPECT
MUTE
KEYSTONE
FREEZE OFFON
MENU
POSITION
ENTER
ESC RESET
VOLUME
MAGNIFY
AUTO BLANK
RGB SEARCH
STANDBY/ON1Press the VOLUME button
As illustrated on the right, a dialog will
appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting
the volume.
1Press the MUTE button
As illustrated on the right, a dialog will appear on the
screen indicating that you have muted the sound.  Press
the VOLUME button to close the dialog.  (Even if you dont
do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after
a few...

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1Press the POSITION button
As illustrated on the right, a dialog will appear on the screen
to aid you in adjusting the position.
2Use the , , , buttons to adjust
the position
When you want to initialize the position, press the RESET
button during adjustment.
Press the POSITION button again to close the dialog and
complete this operation.  (Even if you dont do anything, the
dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds.)
This function is only available for rgb input.
ADJUSTING THE POSITION...

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The automatic adjustment operation requires approximately 10 seconds. Al\
so, pleasenote that it may not function correctly with some input signals.
NOTE
1
USING THE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT FEATURE
Press the AUTO button
Horizontal position (H. POSIT), vertical position (V.
POSIT), clock phase (H. PHASE) and horizontal size (H.
SIZE) are automatically adjusted.
Make sure that the application window is set to its
maximum size prior to attempting to use this feature.
Dark pictures may still be incorrectly...