3M Multimedia Projector X50 Operators Manual
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Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size\
and
projection distance.
Adjusting the Screen Size and Projection Distance
Top view
a
c
b
Lens center
The screenSide view
Top view
a
c
bLens center
The screen
Side view
If 4:3 aspect ratio
If 16:9 aspect ratio
4
3
9 16
The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen
(S50: 800x600 pixels/X50: 1024x768 pixels).
a:Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%)
b:Distance from the lens center to the bottom of...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/96/87730/w64_3m-x50-manual_d-7.png "Page 8
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Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size\
and
projection distance.
Adjusting the Screen Size and Projection Distance
Top view
a
c
b
Lens center
The screenSide view
Top view
a
c
bLens center
The screen
Side view
If 4:3 aspect ratio
If 16:9 aspect ratio
4
3
9 16
The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen
(S50: 800x600 pixels/X50: 1024x768 pixels).
a:Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%)
b:Distance from the lens center to the bottom of...")
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Display monitors
DVD players
VCRs
Laptop computers
Desktop computers
Indicates the
corresponding
reference page
ATTENTIONPrecautions to observe when connecting other devices to the projector
•
Whenever attempting to connect other devices to the projector, please th\
oroughly
read the manual of each device to be connected.
• TURN OFF ALL DEVICES prior to connecting them to the projector. Attempti\
ng to
connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely loud noise\
s or other...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/96/87730/w64_3m-x50-manual_d-8.png "Page 9
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Display monitors
DVD players
VCRs
Laptop computers
Desktop computers
Indicates the
corresponding
reference page
ATTENTIONPrecautions to observe when connecting other devices to the projector
•
Whenever attempting to connect other devices to the projector, please th\
oroughly
read the manual of each device to be connected.
• TURN OFF ALL DEVICES prior to connecting them to the projector. Attempti\
ng to
connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely loud noise\
s or other...")
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Ports and Cables
Refer to the table below to find out which projector port and cable to u\
se for connecting a
given device. Use this table for determining which cables to prepare.
About Plug-and-Play Capability
• This projector is compatible with VESA DDC 1/2B. Plug-and-Play can be a\
chieved by
connecting this projector to computers that are VESA DDC (display data \
channel)
compatible. Please take advantage of this function by connecting the acc\
essory RGB
cable to the rgb in 1 port (DDC 1/2B...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/96/87730/w64_3m-x50-manual_d-9.png "Page 10
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Ports and Cables
Refer to the table below to find out which projector port and cable to u\
se for connecting a
given device. Use this table for determining which cables to prepare.
About Plug-and-Play Capability
• This projector is compatible with VESA DDC 1/2B. Plug-and-Play can be a\
chieved by
connecting this projector to computers that are VESA DDC (display data \
channel)
compatible. Please take advantage of this function by connecting the acc\
essory RGB
cable to the rgb in 1 port (DDC 1/2B...")
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#AUDIO INAUDIO cable
RGB cable
AUDIO OUT
RGB IN
Analogue
RGB OUT
Laptop computer
#%$
$
USB IN
USB OUT
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
RGB IN
Analogue
RGB OUT
CONTROL IN CONTROL OUT
If connecting to a
USB port equipped
computerRGB cable
AUDIO cable
USB cableMOUSE cable
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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/96/87730/w64_3m-x50-manual_d-10.png "Page 11
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#AUDIO INAUDIO cable
RGB cable
AUDIO OUT
RGB IN
Analogue
RGB OUT
Laptop computer
#%$
$
USB IN
USB OUT
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
RGB IN
Analogue
RGB OUT
CONTROL IN CONTROL OUT
If connecting to a
USB port equipped
computerRGB cable
AUDIO cable
USB cableMOUSE cable
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...")
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1Make sure that the power cord is firmly and
correctly connected to the projector and outlet
2Turn on the projectors power
Set the power switch to [ | ] (ON). The projector will go
to STANDBY mode and the power indicator will light to
solid orange.
3Press the STANDBY/ON button of the remote
control or the on/off button of the 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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/96/87730/w64_3m-x50-manual_d-14.png "Page 15
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1Make sure that the power cord is firmly and
correctly connected to the projector and outlet
2Turn on the projectors power
Set the power switch to [ | ] (ON). The projector will go
to STANDBY mode and the power indicator will light to
solid orange.
3Press the STANDBY/ON button of the remote
control or the on/off button of the 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...")
10 #AUDIO INAUDIO cable RGB cable AUDIO OUT RGB IN Analogue RGB OUT Laptop computer #%$ $ USB IN USB OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT RGB IN Analogue RGB OUT CONTROL IN CONTROL OUT If connecting to a USB port equipped computerRGB cable AUDIO cable USB cableMOUSE cable 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 t\ hese modes will not be possible with this projector. • For some RGB input modes, the optional Mac adapter is necessary. NOTE $1487 4 1.
11 #$ *GVTJOHBDPNQPOFOU WJEFPDPOOFDUJPO*GVTJOHBOBVEJPWJEFP DPOOFDUJPO $ COMPONENT VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUTAUDIO/VIDEO INAUDIO/VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT If using a S-video connection COMPONENT cable AUDIO/VIDEO cable S-VIDEO cable DVD player # If using a S-video connection 6%*07*%&0*/ 6%*07*%&0065 47*%&0*/ 47*%&0065 AUDIO/VIDEO cable S-VIDEO cable VCR Connecting to a DVD Player Connecting to a VCR $1487 4 1.
12 RGB cable 3(#0653(#*/ CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES (continued) Connecting to a Display Monitor Display monitor $1487 4 1.
13 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 indicatedin the remote control). Close the battery cover Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into place. • The remote control works with both the projectors front and rear remote sensors. • The range of the remote sensor on the front and back is 3 meters with a 60-degree range (30 degrees to the left and right of the remote sensor). • 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. approximately 3 meters approximately 3 meters3 0 d eg re es30 degre es3 0 d eg re es30 degrees 23 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL CAUTIONPrecautions to observe in regards to the batteries Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed. Imp\ roper use may result in battery cracking or leakage, which could result in fire, injury and/or p\ ollution of the surrounding environment. • Keep the battery away from children and pets. • Be sure to use only the batteries specified for use with the remote cont\ rol. Do not mix new batteries with used ones. • When inserting batteries, verify that the plus and minus terminals are a\ ligned correctly (as indicated in the remote control). • When you dispose the battery, you should obey the law in the relative a\ rea or country. Precautions to observe when using the remote control • Do not drop or otherwise expose the remote control to physical impact. • Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet objects. Doing so m\ ay result in malfunction. • Remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe p\ lace if you wont be using the remote control for an extended period. • Replace the batteries whenever the remote control starts to malfunction\ . • When strong light, such as direct sunlight or light from an extremely cl\ ose range (such as from an inverter fluorescent lamp), hits the projectors remote sensor, the rem\ ote control may cease to function. Adjust the direction of the projector to keep light from directly hittin\ g the projectors remote sensor. ATTENTION Putting batteries into the remote control unit Operating the remote control $1487 4 1.
14 1Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to the projector and outlet 2Turn on the projectors power Set the power switch to [ | ] (ON). The projector will go to STANDBY mode and the power indicator will light to solid orange. 3Press the STANDBY/ON button of the remote control or the on/off button of the 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. power switch power indicator VIDEO ASPECT HOME END MUTE PAGE DOWN KEYSTONE FREEZE OFFON PAGE UP VOLUME MAGNIFY AUTO BLANK RGB SEARCH STANDBY/ON TURNING ON THE POWER Control panel Precautions Connect all devices to be used to the projector prior to turning on the \ power.™ WARNINGWhen the power is ON, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens. Turn the power on/off in right order. • Power on the projector before the computer or video tape recorder. • Power off the projector after the computer or video tape recorder. NOTE $1487 4 1.
RGB 15 Selecting a RGB signal rgb in 1 rgb in 2 Selecting an Input Signal $1487 4 1.
16 1Press the STANDBY/ON button of the remote control or on/off button of the control panel The message Power off? will appear on the screen for approximately 5 s\ econds. 3 TURNING OFF THE POWER VIDEO ASPECT HOME END MUTE PA GE DOWN KEYSTONE FREEZE OFFON MENU POSITION ENTER ESC RESET PA GE UP VOLUME MAGNIFY AU TO BLANK RGB SEARCH STANDBY/ON lamp temp power on off video rgb reset menu keystone Control panel 2Press the STANDBY/ON button or the on/off button again Press the STANDBY/ON button or on/off button again while the Power off? message is visible. The projector lamp goes off and starts cooling down. The power indicator blinks orange while the lamp cools down. (Pressing the STANDBY/ON button while the power indicator is blinking orange has no effect.) The system goes into the STANDBY mode after cooling down and the power indicator stops blinking orange and then lights to solid orange. Check that the power indicator stops blinking and lights to solid orange. When the projector has Switch the power switch to [O] (OFF). completed powering down, the power indicator will go off. power switch POWER indicator • Except in emergencies, follow the above- mentioned procedure for turning power off. NOTE $1487 4 1.
17 VIDEO ASPECT HOME END MUTE PA G E D O W N KEYSTONE FREEZE OFFON MENU POSITION ENTER ESC RESET PAGE UP VOLUME MAGNIFY AUTO BLANK RGB SEARCH STANDBY/ON 1Press 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 seconds.) Press the MUTE button again to restore the sound. 2Press the , buttons to adjust the volume Press the VOLUME 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.) Press this to increase the volume Press this to decrease the volume VOLUMEV O LU M E MUTEMUTE VIDEO ASPECT HOME END MUTE PA G E D O W N KEYSTONE FREEZE OFFON MENU POSITION ENTER ESC RESET PAGE UP VOLUME MAGNIFY AUTO BLANK RGB SEARCH STANDBY/ON 16 VOLUME 16 VOLUME 16 VOLUME ADJUSTING THE VOLUME TEMPORARILY MUTING THE SOUND $1487 4 1.
18 VIDEO ASPECT HOME END MUTE PA G E D O W N KEYSTONE FREEZE OFFON MENU POSITION ENTER ESC RESET PAGE UP VOLUME MAGNIFY AUTO BLANK RGB SEARCH STANDBY/ON 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 in 1/2 input. ADJUSTING THE POSITION POSITION POSITION $1487 4 1.
19 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 adjusted. Use a bright screen when adjusting. The signal type best suited for the respective input signal is selected automatically. This feature is available only if VIDEO is set to AUTO in the INPUT menu. Automatic Adjustment for RGB Input Automatic Adjustment for Video Input VIDEO ASPECT HOME END MUTE PAGE DOWN KEYSTONE FREEZE OFFON MENU POSITION ENTER ESC RESET PAGE UP VOLUME MAGNIFY AUTO BLANK RGB SEARCH STANDBY/ON AUTO $1487 4 1.