3M Multimedia Projector X55i Operators Manual

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S55i/X55i
Multimedia Projector
Operator's Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
WARNING  ►Before using this product, please read the "Product Safety 
Guide" and related manuals to ensure the proper use of this product. After 
reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.
About this manual
Various symbols are used in this manual. The meanings of these symbols are 
described below. 
WARNING This  symbol  indicates  information  that,  if  ignored,  could  possibly...

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About this manual . . . . . . . . . . 1
Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Projector features . . . . . . . . . . 
3
Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
3 
About contents of package . . . . . . . 3
Part names
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 
Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 
Control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
  Fastening the lens cover . . . . . . . . ....

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Projector features / Preparations
Projector features
This projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC/PAL/
SECAM, Component (SD, HD) video signals onto a screen. It requires just a little 
space for installation and gets a large image from short distance.
 High Brightness
Newly developed 180W UHB (Ultra High Brightness) lamp gives you a higher 
brightness image on a screen. The image can be still kept as bright and clean 
enough for use in bright rooms.
 Low Noise
WHISPER...

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Part names
Part names
Lens (17) 
Filter cover (42)
(Air filter and intake vent 
are inside.)
Elevator button (9) 
Elevator foot (9) 
Remote sensor (16)
Zoom ring (19)
Focus ring (19)
Vent (7)
Projector
Lamp door (41) (Lamp unit is inside.) 
Bottom side
Speaker
Lens cover (3) 
Security bar (10)(Use for attaching a commercial anti-theft chain or wire.)
Control buttons (6)
WARNING  ►During use or immediately after use, do not touch around the 
lamp and vents of the projector. (
) It could...

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Y R
L
AUDIO IN
2
AUDIO OU
T
CONTROL
RGB IN1
RGB IN2 USB
RGB OUT
AUDIO IN1
VIDE
O
S-VIDEO
CB/PB
CR/PRK

AC inlet (14)
Power switch (17)
Elevator button (9) 
COMPONENT 
VIDEO ports (13)YCB/PBCR/PR
S-VIDEO port (13)
VIDEO port (13)
CONTROL port (12)
Elevator foot (9) 
Rear-Left side
Ports (See below.)Vent (7)
AUDIO-OUT po
rt (12)
Ports
AUDIO IN1 port (12)
(In the default setting, the AUDIO 
IN1 port is the audio port for the RGB IN1 and RGB IN2 ports, 
however, it is possible to change 
the...

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SEARCH button (19)
RGB button (18)
VIDEO button (19)
ASPECT button
 (19)
HOME button (23)
MAGNIFY
 ON button (21)
 OFF button (21)
END button (23)
FREEZE button (22)
POSITION button (20)
ESC button (24)
Part names
Remote control
Battery cover (15)
(on the back) STANDBY/ON button
 (17)
AUTO
 button (20)
BLANK button (22)
PAGE UP
 button (23)
VOLUME button (18)
MUTE button (18)
PAGE 
DOWN button (23)
KEYSTONE button
 (21)
 
MENU button (24)
Cursor buttons
▲,▼,◄,► (24)
ENTER button...

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Fastening the lens cover
To avoid losing the lens cover, please fasten it the lens cap to the projector using 
the strap.
1. Fix the strap to the strap ring of the lens cover.
2. 
Put the strap into the groove on the rivet.
3. 
Push the rivet into the strap hole.
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....

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Arrangement
Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance.
The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: S55i : 800×600, X55i : 1024×768 (a) The screen size (diagonal)(b) Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%)(c) The height of the screen (±10%)
Setting up
4:3
(a)
16:9
(a)
For the model X55i  For the model 
S55i
(a) Screen size[inch (m)]
4 : 3 screen16 : 9 screen(b) Projection distance  [m (inch)](c) Screen height[cm...

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Adjusting the projector's elevator
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.
►Do not incline the projector rightward or leftward. Also do not incline it 
backward or forward exceeding 9 degrees. Exceeding these range...

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Setting up
Using the Security Bar
WARNING  ►Do not use the security bar to prevent the projector from 
falling. Dropping or knocking over the projector may cause damage or injury .
A commercial anti-theft chain or wire can be attached to the security bar on the 
projector. 
1. How to attach 
An anti-theft chain or wire can be attached as 
shown in the illustration. 
(Anti-theft chains or wires of up to 10mm in 
diameter can be used)
Anti-theft chain or wire[sold separately]
Security Bar
CAUTION...