3M Multimedia Projector X68 Operators Manual

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X68
Multimedia Projector
Operator's Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
CAUTION  ►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 . . . . . . . . . . 
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Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
3 
About contents of package . . . . . . . 3
Part names
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 
Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 
Control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 
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 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 230W 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 mode is available...

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VIDEO
RGB IN1RGB IN2
RGB OUT CONTROL
AUDIO 1-IN
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO
CB/PBCR/PR
R-AUDIO 2-L AUDIO-OUT

Part names
Lens (16) 
Filter cover (9,40)
(Air filter and intake vent 
are inside.)
Elevator button (8) 
Elevator foot (8) 
Remote sensor (15)
Zoom knob (18)
Focus ring (18)
Vent (
6)
AC inlet (13)
Power switch (16)
Elevator button (8) 
COMPONENT VIDEO ports (12)YCB/PBCR/PR
S-VIDEO port (12)
VIDEO port (12) CONTROL port (
11)
Part names
Projector
Lamp door (39) (Lamp unit is...

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SEARCH button (18)
RGB button (17)
VIDEO button (17)
ASPECT button (
18)
MAGNIFY
 ON button (20)
 OFF button (20)
FREEZE button (21)
POSITION button (19)
ESC button (22)
Part names
Control buttonsLAMP indicator (44,45)
TEMP indicator (
44,45)
POWER indicator (16)
Remote control
Cursor buttons
▲,▼,◄,►
(22) 
RESET button (
22)
KEYSTONE button (
20)
INPUT button (
17)  STANDBY/ON button (16) 
Battery cover (14)
(on the back)
STANDBY/ON button  (16)
AUTO button  (
19)
BLANK button...

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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.
•  Do not place the projector on an unstable, slant or vibrant surface such as a 
wobbly or inclined stand.
•  Do not place the projector in the side/front/rear-up position, except cleaning the air fi lter. 
•  For the projector installed bottom-up, use the...

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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: 1024 x 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)
(c) up
(b)
(c) down
(a) Screen size[inch (m)]
4 : 3 screen16 : 9 screen(b) Projection distance [m (inch)](c) Screen height[cm (inch)](b) Projection distance [m...

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Adjusting the projector's elevator
WARNING  ►Do not adjust the projector’s elevator during use or 
immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature 
could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. 
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...

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Setting up
About the filter cover for bottom-up use
WARNING  ►Do not replace the filter cover during use or immediately after 
use. While the projector is connected with a power supply, or the projector is in 
a high temperature state, handling could cause an electric shock, a fi re, a burn 
and/or malfunction to the projector. Before handling the projector, make sure 
the power switch is off and the power cord is not plugged in, then wait at least 
45 minutes.
When the projector is installed bottom up,...

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Setting up
Connecting your devices
CAUTION  ►Turn off all devices prior to connecting them to the projector. 
Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely 
loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage 
to the device and/or projector.
►Use the accessory cable or a designated-type cable for the connection. 
Some cables have to be used with core set. A too long cable may cause a 
certain picture degradation. Please consult with your...