3M Multimedia Projector X50 Operators Manual

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THE LAMP
HIGH VOLTAGE
HIGH TEMPERATURE
HIGH PRESSURE
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• The lamp indicator is also red when the lamp unit reaches high temperature.
Before replacing the lamp, switch power OFF, wait approximately 20 minut\
es, and switch power ON again. If the lamp indicator is still red, replace the lamp.NOTE
THE LAMP (continued)
Replacing the lamp
All projector lamps will wear out eventually. If used for long periods o\
f time, the image could become
darkened, and the color contrast could be impacted as well. We recommend\
 that you replace your lamps
early. If the lamp indicator turns red, or a message prompts you to replace the lamp when \
you power up

the projector, the lamp needs to be replaced. (See Related Messages (\
      ) and Regarding the
Indicator Lamps (        ) for details.)
1Turn off the projector, and unplug the
power cord. Allow the lamp bulb to cool
for at least 45 minutes, and prepare a
new lamp (sold separately: 5Insert the new lamp, and tighten the 1
screw firmly to lock it in place
•  Also steadily push the opposite side of the
screwed side of the
lamp into the unit.
6Replace the lamp door, and tighten
the 2 screws firmly to lock it in
place
7Slowly turn the projector so that
the top is facing up
2After making sure that the projector has
cooled adequately, slowly flip over the
projector, so that the bottom is facing up
3Unscrew the 2
screws, and
remove the
lamp door
4Unscrew the 1 screw, and slowly pull
out the lamp by the handle
• Be careful not to touch the inside of the lamp case.
ATTENTION• Make sure that the screws are screwed in firmly. Loose screws could resu\
lt in damage or injury.
•  Do not use with lamp door removed.
• 
Do not reset the lamp timer without replacing the lamp. Reset the lamp t\
imer always when replacing
the lamp. The message functions will not operate  properly if the lamp t\
imer is not reset correctly.
•  When the lamp has been replaced after the message of CHANGE THE LAMP ..\
.THE POWER
WILL TURN OFF AFTER 0 hr. is displayed, or the lamp indicator is red, complete the following
operation within 10 minutes of switching power ON.
8Turn on the projector power, and using
the menu, reset the lamp timer
• To reset the lamp timer, from the OPTION
menu, select LAMP TIME.
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THE AIR FILTER
Caring for the air filter
The air filter should be cleaned about every 100 hours. If the lamp indicator and
temp indicator blink red simultaneously, or a message prompts you to clean t\
he air
filter when you turn on the unit, the filter needs to be cleaned. (See \
Related
Messages (       ) and Regarding the Indicator Lamps (       ) fo\
r details.)
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3
Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord
Insert the air filter
Slowly turn the projector so that the top is facing up
2After making sure that the 
projector hascooled adequately, 
slowly flip over the projector, so 
that the bottom is facing up
5
7Turn on the projector, and use the menu to reset the filter
timer
• To reset the air filter timer, from the OPTION menu, select FILTER TIME\
.
Air Filter
6
Remove the air filter 
Air Filter
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THE AIR FILTER (continued)
Replacing the air filter
If the soiling will not come off the air filter, or it becomes damaged, \
then it needs to be
replaced. Please contact your local dealer, after confirming the model o\
f your
separately sold replacement air filter. 
Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord. Prepare a
new air filter (one specified for your projector)
Remove the air filter
slowly flip over the projector,
Turn on the projector power, and using the menu, reset the
filter timer
• To reset the air filter timer, from the OPTION menu, select FILTER TIME\
.
Insert the new filter
• Make sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord before caring\
 for
the unit. Please carefully read Product Safety Guide, in order to care\
 for your projector correctly.
• Do not use with air filter cover removed.
• If the air filter becomes clogged by dust or the like, internal temperat\
ure rises and could cause
malfunction. The power is automatically turned off in order to prevent t\
he unit from overheating
internally.
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							OTHER CARE
Caring for the inside of the projector :
In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleane\
d and inspected by
your local dealer about once every 2 years. Never try to care for the in\
side of the unit
yourself. Doing so is dangerous.
Caring for the lens :
Lightly wipe the lens with a commercially available lens-cleaning wipe. \
Do not touch the
lens directly with your hand.
Caring for the cabinet and remote control transmitter :
Wipe lightly with gauze or a soft cloth. If soiling is severe, dip a sof\
t cloth in water or a
neutral cleanser diluted in water, and wipe lightly after wringing well.\
 Then, wipe lightly
with a soft, dry cloth.
• Make sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord before caring \
for the unit. Please carefully read Product Safety Guide, in order to \
care for your projector 
correctly.
•  Do not use cleaners or chemicals other than those listed above, includin\
g benzene and paint
thinner.
• Do not use aerosols or sprays.
• Do not polish or wipe with hard objects.
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							WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU THINK A MACHINE DEFECT HAS OCCURRED 
Related Messages
When the units power is ON, messages such as those shown below may be d\
isplayed. When
any such message is displayed on the screen, please respond as described\
 below.
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Note 1: Although this message will be automatically disappeared after around 3 m\
inutes, it will bereappeared every time the power is turned ON.
Note 2: Lamps have a finite product life. Lamps are characterized by the fact th\
at, after long hours of usage, a lamp will no longer light up, or the lamp will break or burst, \
etc. This unit is equipped
with an automatic shut-down function, such that the power will automatic\
ally be turned OFF
when lamp usage time has reached 2,000 hours. Please be aware, however, \
that among lamp
types, there are major differences in product lifetimes; a lamp may thus\
 fail to light even prior
to the functioning of the automatic shut-down function of this unit.
NOTES
MessageDescription
CHANGE THE LAMP
AFTER REPLACING LAMP,  RESET THE LAMP TIMER. (Note 1)Lamp usage time is approaching 2,000 hours. (Note 2)
Preparation of a new lamp, and an early lamp change, is
recommended. After you have changed the lamp, please be
sure to reset the lamp timer.
CHANGE THE LAMP
AFTER REPLACING LAMP, RESET THE LAMP TIMER.
THE POWER WILL TURN OFF AFTER 
ÎÎhr.(Note 1)
Lamp usage time is approaching 2,000 hours. A lamp change
within ÎÎhours is recommended. (Note 2)
When lamp usage reaches 2,000 hours, the power will
automatically be turned OFF. Please change the lamp 
by referring to “THE LAMP”. After you have
changed the lamp, please be sure to reset the lamp
timer.
CHANGE THE LAMP
AFTER REPLACING LAMP, RESET THE LAMP TIMER.
THE POWER WILL TURN OFF AFTER 0 hr.As lamp use has reached 2,000 hours, the power will soon be
automatically turned OFF. (Note 2)
Please immediately turn the power OFF, and follow the
instructions in the “THE LAMP”.
After you have changed the lamp, please be sure to reset the
lamp timer.
CLEAN THE AIR FILTER
AFTER CLEANING AIR FILTER, RESET THE FILTER TIMER.A note of precaution when cleaning the air filter.
After cleaning the filter, operate FILTER TIME of the OPTION
Menu, and perform reset of the filter timer.
NO INPUT IS DETECTED ON  ÎÎÎ
There is no input signal.
Please confirm the signal input connection, and the status of the
signal source.
SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE
ON ÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎkHzÎÎÎÎÎHz
The horizontal or vertical wavelength of the inputted signal is
outside of the response parameters of this unit. Please confirm
the specs for this unit or the signal source specs.
CHECK THE AIR FLOW
The internal portion temperature is rising. Please turn the power
OFF, and allow the unit to cool down for approximately 20
minutes. After having confirmed the following items, then please
resent the power to ON.
•Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?•Is the air filter dirty?•Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C?
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							Regarding the Indicator Lamps
Lighting and flashing of the power indicator, the lamp indicator, and the temp indicator 
have the meanings as described in the Table below.
Please respond in accordance with the instructions within the Table.
power
indicatorlamp
indicatortemp
indicatorDescription
The orange
lamp is lightedTurned OFF (Not lighted)Turned OFF(Not lighted)The STANDBY mode is set
Flashing of the green lampTurned OFFTurned OFFThe unit is warming up. Please wait.
The green lamp is lightedTurned OFFTurned OFFThe unit is in an ON state. Ordinary operations may be performed.
Flashing of the orange lampTurned OFFTurned OFFThe unit is cooling down. Please wait.
Blinking of the red lamp--
The unit is cooling down. Please wait.A certain error has been detected. Wait until the power indicator lamp has finished
flashing, and then perform the proper response measure using the item de\
scriptions
below as reference.
The red lamp
is lighted, or blinksThe red lampis lightedTurnedOFF
The lamp does not light.
There is a possibility that the interior portion has become heated. Turn\
 the power OFF and wait
approximately 20 minutes. After the main unit has cooled down, please co\
nfirm whether or not
there is blockage of the air passage aperture, whether or not the filter\
 is dirty, and/or whether or
not the peripheral temperature exceeds 35°C, etc. After performing an\
y needed maintenance,
turn the power ON again; if the same display is displayed, then please c\
hange the lamp.
The red lamp
is lighted, or blinksBlinking of thered lampTurnedOFF
Either there is no lamp and/or lamp door, or either of these has not bee\
n properly fixed
(attached). Turn the power OFF and wait approximately 45 minutes. Afte\
r the main unit has
sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the attachment sta\
te of the lamp and
lamp door. After performing any needed maintenance, turn the power ON ag\
ain; if the same
display is displayed, then please contact a sales store or a service com\
pany.
The red lamp
is lighted, or blinksTurnedOFFBlinking of the
red lampThe cooling fan is not operating. Turn the power OFF and wait approximat\
ely 20 minutes. After the
main unit has cooled down, please make confirmation that no foreign matt\
er has become caught in
the fan, etc. After performing any needed maintenance, turn the power ON\
 again; if the same display
is displayed, then please contact a sales store or a service company.
The red lamp is lighted, orblinksTurnedOFFThe red lamp is
lighted
There is a possibility that the interior portion has become heated. Turn\
 the power OFF and wait
approximately 20 minutes. After the main unit has cooled down, please co\
nfirm whether or not
there is blockage of the air passage aperture, whether or not the filter\
 is dirty, and/or whether or
not the peripheral temperature exceeds 35°C, etc. After performing an\
y needed maintenance,
turn the power ON again; if the same display is displayed, then please c\
ontact a sales store or a
service company.
The green lampis lightedAlternative blinkingwith the red lampThere is a possibility that the interior portion has become overcooled. \
Please use the unit within
the usage temperature parameters (0°C to 35°C). After performing any needed maintenance,
turn the power ON again; if the same display is displayed, then please c\
ontact a sales store or a
service company.
The green
lamp is lightedSimultaneous blinking with the red lampThis is a notification that it is time to clean the filter.
After cleaning the filter, operate the FILTER TIME portion of the OPTION\
 Menu, and perform
reset of the FILTER TIME.
When the interior portion has become overheated, for safety purposes, th\
e power source is automatically turned OFF,
and the indicator lamps may also be turned OFF. Press the “Ó” (power OFF) side of the main power switch, and wait
for approximately 20 minutes. Please then use the unit only after having\
 first confirmed that the unit has sufficiently cooled down.
NOTE
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							WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU THINK A MACHINE DEFECT HAS OCCURRED (continued)
Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken for Machine Defects
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							Dimension Diagram
ItemSpecification
Product nameLiquid crystal projector
Liquid
crystal
panelPanel size1.8 cm (0.7 type)
Drive systemTFT active matrix
PixelsS50480,000 pixels (800 horizontal x600 vertical)
X50786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical)
LensZoom lens F=1.7 ~ 2.1  f=36.8 ~ 47.8 mm
Lamp150 W UHB
Speaker1.0W
Power supplyAC100 ~ 120V, 2.7A / AC220 ~ 240V, 1.3A
Power consumption240W
Temperature range0 ~ 35°C (Operating)
Size316 (W) x 93 (H) x254 (D) mm (Not including protruding parts)
Weight (mass)2.9 kg
Terminal
RGB Terminal
rgb in(1, 2)  .....................2
VIDEO Terminal
video in ...........................1
s-video in  .
......................1
component video

(Y, C
B/PB,CR/PR) ......1 AUDIO Terminal
audio in(R, L) 
........
.........1
OUT Terminal
rgb out.............................1
CONTROL Terminal
control 
............................1
usb  .................................1
•This specifications are subject to change without notice.NOTE
SPECIFICATIONS
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							Accessories ............................................................\
.... Part Number
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ACCESSORIES
UHB Lamp, 150W .................................................................................... 78-6969-9599-8
Air Filter Assy .......................................................................\
.................... 78-8118-9182-5
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
RCA Video/Audio Cable .......................................................................\
.... 78-8118-3234-0
Not Included with Basic Packet .........................................\
. Part Number
Ceiling Mount ........................................................................................... 78-6969-9695-4
Adjustable Height Suspension ................................................................. 78-6969-9698-8
Shipping Case .......................................................................\
................... 78-6969-9716-8
S-Video Cable .......................................................................\
................... 78-8118-3238-1
Soft case with shoulder strap ................................................................... 78-6969-9715-0
Ultra value warranty S50 (US only) .......................................................... 78-6969-9704-4
Ultra value warranty X50 (US only) .......................................................... 78-6969-9705-1 Soft rolling luggage case .......................................................................\
... 78-6969-9716-8
Mouse Cable (PS/2) .......................................................................\
.......... 78-8118-8105-7
Mouse Cable (Serial) .......................................................................\
........ 78-8118-8107-3
Mouse Cable (ADB) .......................................................................\
.......... 78-8118-8106-5
RS-232C Cable ........................................................................................ 78-8118-3312-4Mac Adapter .......................................................................\
...................... 78-8118-3308-2
RCA Component Cable w/core .............................................\
................... 78-8118-9056-1
USB cable ..............................................................\
.................................. 78-8118-9057-9
Remote Control .......................................................................\
................. 78-8118-9185-8
Soft Case 
 .................................................................................................. 78-8118-9193-2
How to Order
Please order these parts through your dealer, or contact 3M Customer Ser\
vice at the 
following number:
In U.S. or Canada : 1-800-328-1371
In other locations, contact your local 3M sales office.