3M Multimedia Projector X55 Operators Manual

							S50/X50
Multimedia Projector
Operators Guide 
						

							USING THE MAGNIFY FEATURE ... 21
  ACCESSORIES .............................. 39
Page
PROJECTOR FEATURES............... 2
PREPARATIONS ............................. 2
PART NAMES.................................. 4
SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR .... 6
CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES 
..... 8
USING 
  THE REMOTE CONTROL ........... 13
TURNING ON THE POWER .......... 14
TURNING OFF THE POWER ........ 16
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME  ........... 17
TEMPORARILY
 MUTING THE SOUND ................... 17
ADJUSTING THE POSITION ........ 18
USING THE AUTOMATIC
  ADJUSTMENT FEATURE ........... 19
CORRECTING 
  KEYSTONE DISTORTIONS ......... 20
Page
FREEZING THE SCREEN ............. 21
SIGNAL SEARCHING ................... 22
SELECTING 
  THE ASPECT RATIO ..................... 22
TEMPORARILY
  BLANKING THE SCREEN .......... 22
USING THE MENU FUNCTIONS .. 23
MULTIFUNCTIONAL 
  SETTINGS .................................... 24
THE LAMP ..................................... 30
THE AIR FILTER ............................ 32
OTHER CARE ................................ 34
WHAT TO DO
  WHEN YOU THINK A MACHINE 
  DEFECT HAS OCCURRED ......... 35
SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 38
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OPERATING THE PC SCREEN .... 29
CONTENTS
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
• The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.\
• The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may \
appear in this manual 
• The reproduction, transmission or use of this document or contents is no\
t permitted without express written authority.
TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT :
• PS/2, VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of the International Bu\
siness Machines Corporation.
• Apple, Mac and ADB are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc\
.
• VESA and SVGA are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Asso\
ciation.
• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
• All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
NOTE
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S50/X50 Multimedia Projector
Operators Guide
Please read the Product Safety Guide and this Operators Guide 
thoroughly to ensure correct usage through understanding. 
After reading, store this instruction manual in a safe place for future \
reference. CAUTION 
						

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Ultra High BrightnessCrisp, ultra-bright presentations is achieved
by using a UHB (ultra high brightness) lamp
and a highly efficient optical system
Partial Magnification FunctionInteresting parts of images can be magnified
for closer viewing 
Keystone Distortion CorrectionQuick correction of distorted images electrically
Whisper Mode EquippedSpecial mode is available for reducing
projector noise to achieve quieter operation
PREPARATIONSYour projector should come with the items
shown below. Check to make sure that all the
items are included. Contact your dealer if
anything is missing. 
Projector
Soft casePower cord 
(US Type)
Power cord(UK Type)Power cord
(Europe Type)
RGB cable
VIDEO
ASPECT
HOME
END  MUTE
PAGE DOWN
KEYSTONE
FREEZE OFFON
MENU
POSITION
ENTER
ESC RESET
PAGE UP VOLUME
MAGNIFYAUTO BLANK
RGB SEARCHSTANDBY/ON
Remote control
Two AA batteries
(for the remote control)
Video/Audio         Componet Video
PROJECTOR
FEATURESThis liquid crystal projector is used to project
various computer signals as well as NTSC / PAL /
SECAM video signals onto a screen. Little space
is required for installation and large images can
easily be realized.
•  Keep the original packing material for future reshipment.NOTE
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1Connect your devices to the projector
Connect your computer, VCR and/or other
devices you will be using to the projector.
Insert the batteries into the remote 
control2
3Connect the power cord
(1) Connect the connector of the electrical power cord to the AC inlet of th\
e main unit.
(2) Firmly plug the power cords plug into the outlet
WARNINGPrecautions to observe in regards to the power cord:Please use extra
caution when connecting the projectors power cord as incorrect or fault\
y
connections may result in FIRE AND/OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Please adhere to\
 the
following safety guidelines to insure safe operation of the projector:
•
Only plug the power cord into outlets rated for use with the power cord\
s specified voltage range.
• Only use the power cord that came with the projector.
• NEVER ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE GROUND CONNECTION OF THE THREE-
PRONGED PLUG!
•  Make sure that you firmly connect the power cord to the projector and w\
all outlet. 
™
(1)
(2)Power outlet
Power cord
AC inlet
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PART NAMESTHE PROJECTOR
Focus ring
Zoom ring
Air filter
keystone button
video button
reset buttonmenu button
power indicator
lamp indicator
Indicates the corresponding
reference page
AC power inlet
s-video in port
rgb in 1 port
video in port 
usb port
Power switch
cursor buttons
Remote sensor
Remote sensor
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component video
component video
component video
CR/PR port


CB/PB port
Y port

coontrol port


rgb in 2 port

audio in L port

rgb out port
Elevator button
Terminal panel








rgb button










,,,
Lens
on/off button
Rear adjuster foot
Speaker

audio in R port
temp indicator
Elavator foot 
						

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THE REMOTE CONTROL
STANDBY/ON button
VIDEO button
MENU button
RGB button
BLANK button
SEARCH button
VOLUME button
MUTE button
KEYSTONE button
ASPECT button
AUTO button
MAGNIFY buttons
KEYBOARD buttons
FREEZE button
POSITION button
ESC button
,,,
Cursor buttons
RESET button
ENTER button
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
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Adjusting the Projectors Elevator Foot 
1Press and hold in the elevator
button
2Raise or lower the projector to the
desired height and then release the
elevator button
When you release the elevator button, the elevator
foot will lock into position.
3As necessary, you can also finely
adjust the left-right slope of the 
projector by twisting the rear foot 
You can use the elevator foot 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 foot is 0 to 9 degrees.
CAUTION• Install the projector in a suitable environment according to instruction\
s
of the Product Safety Guide and this Operators Guide.
•  If you press the elevator button without holding the projector, the pro\
jector might
crash down, overturn, smash your fingers and possibly result in malfunct\
ion. To
prevent damaging the projector and injuring yourself, ALWAYS HOLD THE
PROJECTOR whenever using the elevator button to adjust the elevator foot. 
SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR
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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 the screen (±10%)
c:Distance from the lens center to the top of the screen (±10%)
Screen Size [inch (m)]a [inch (m)]b [inch (cm)]c [inch (cm)]Min.Max.30 (0.8)35 (0.9)42 (1.1)1 (2)17 (44)40 (1.0)47 (1.2)56 (1.4)1 (3)23 (58)50 (1.3)59 (1.5)71 (1.8)1 (4)29 (73)60 (1.5)71 (1.8)85 (2.2)2 (4)34 (87)70 (1.8)83 (2.1)100 (2.5)2 (5)40 (102)80 (2.0)95 (2.4)114 (2.9)2 (6)46 (116)90 (2.3)107 (2.7)129 (3.3)3 (7)51 (131)100 (2.5)119 (3.0)143 (3.6)3 (7)57 (145)120 (3.0)143 (3.6)172 (4.4)3 (9)69 (174)150 (3.8)180 (4.6)216 (5.5)4 (11)86 (218)200 (5.0)240 (6.1)288 (7.3)6 (15)114 (290)250 (6.3)300 (7.6)361 (9.2)7 (18)143 (363)300 (7.5)360 (9.2)433 (11.0)9 (22)171 (435)
Screen Size [inch (m)]a [inch (m)]b [inch (cm)]c [inch (cm)]Min.Max.30 (0.8)38 (1.0)46 (1.2)2 (4)16 (41)40 (1.0)51 (1.3)61 (1.6)2 (5)22 (55)50 (1.3)64 (1.6)77 (2.0)3 (6)27 (69)60 (1.5)77 (2.0)93 (2.4)3 (8)32 (82)70 (1.8)90 (2.3)109 (2.8)4 (9)38 (96)80 (2.0)104 (2.6)125 (3.2)4 (10)43 (110)90 (2.3)117 (3.0)140 (3.6)5 (12)49 (124)100 (2.5)130 (3.3)156 (4.0)5 (13)54 (137)120 (3.0)156 (4.0)188 (4.8)6 (15)65 (165)150 (3.8)196 (5.0)235 (6.0)8 (19)81 (206)200 (5.0)261 (6.6)314 (8.0)10 (26)108 (275)250 (6.3)327 (8.3)393 (10.0)13 (32)135 (343)300 (7.5)393 (10.0)472 (12.0)15 (39)162 (412)
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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
abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device\
 and/or
projector. Refer to the “TECHNICAL” for the pin assignment of connectors  and
RS-232C communication data.
• Make sure that you connect devices to the correct port. Incorrect connec\
tion may
result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector.
• A component cable and some other cables have to be used with core set. U\
se the
accessory cable or a designated-type cable for the connection. For cable\
s that have
a core only at one end, connect the core to the projector.
• Secure the screws on the connectors and tighten.
CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES 
Devices You Can Connect to the Projector
(Refer to this section for planning your device
configuration to use for your presentation.)
CAUTION•  Incorrect connecting could result in fire or electrical shock. Please
read the Product Safety Guide and this Operators Guide.
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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 compatible). Plug-and-Play may not work
properly if any other type of connection is attempted.
•  Plug-and-Play is a system composed of the computer, its operating syste\
m and
peripheral equipment (i.e. display devices).
•  Please use the standard drivers as this projector is a Plug-and-Play mo\
nitor. 
•  
Plug-and-Play may not function properly with some type of computers. Use\
 the rgb in 2
port if Plug-and-Play does not function correctly.
NOTE
FunctionProjector PortConnection Cables
RGB inputrgb in 1Accessory RGB cable or optional RGB
cable with D-sub 15-pin shrink jack and
inch thread screwsrgb in 2
RGB outputrgb out
USB mouse controlusbAccessory USB cable
PS/2 mouse control
control
Optional PS/2 mouse cable
ADB mouse controlOptional ADB mouse cable
Serial mouse controlOptional serial mouse cable
RS-232C communicationOptional RS-232C cable
S-video inputs-video inOptional S-video cable with mini DIN 4-pin
jack
Video inputvideo inAccessory audio/video cable
Component video input
component video Y
Optional component video cablecomponent video CB/PB
component video CR/PR
Audio inputaudio in LAccessory audio/video cable or optional
audio cable with RCA jack
audio in R
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