3M Multimedia Projector X68 Operators Manual

							
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Multifunctional settings
INPUT Menu (continued)
ItemDescription
INFORMATION
Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “INPUT INFORMATION”. It shows the information about the current input.
INPUT-INFORMATIONRGB1024x768 @60.0FRAME LOCK
INPUT-INFORMATIONS-VIDEOSECAMAUTO
INPUT-INFORMATIONCOMPONENT576i @50SCAR T RGB
• The “FRAME LOCK” message on the dialog means the frame lock function is working. This function automatically works when a RGB signal with vertical frequency of 50 to 60 Hz is input, and it displays 
a moving picture more smoothly. 
• The “SCART RGB” message means the COMPONENT VIDEO 
port is working as a SCART RGB input port. Please refer to the 
COMPONENT item in this menu.
 (30)
• This item can't be selected for no signal and sync out. 
						

							
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SETUP Menu
ItemDescription
WHISPER
Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns off/on the whisper mode.
NORMAL 
 WHISPER
• When the WHISPER is selected, acoustic noise and screen brightness are reduced.
MIRROR
Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for mirror status.
NORMAL   H:INVERT  V:INVERT  H&V:INVERT 
VOLUMEUsing the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the volume.
High  Low
AUDIO
Choose an input port using the buttons ▲/▼ 
(1), then select the audio port to be interlocked 
with the input port using the buttons ◄/► (2). 
When off is selected, both of two audio ports 
do not work for the input port.
(1)  RGB1  RGB2   COMPONENT  S-VIDEO  VIDEO
(2)  1  2  
With the SETUP menu, the items shown in the table below 
can be performed. 
Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the 
projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► 
on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button 
on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it 
referring to the following table. 
 MENU [RGB]
 IMAGE
 SETUP
 PICTURE
 INPUT
 OPTION EASY MENU
 SCREEN
   :SELECT
 WHISPER      NORMAL MIRROR       NORMAL
 AUDIO  VOLUME       16
 AUDIO
  
 RGB2
   QUIT
 RGB1
 S‑VIDEO VIDEO
 COMPONENT
1   2 
						

							
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Multifunctional settings
SCREEN Menu
ItemDescription
LANGUAGE
Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the OSD (On Screen Display) language.
SUOMI  POLSKI  TÜRKÇE
ENGLISH  FRANÇAIS  DEUTSCH  ESPAÑOL  ITALIANO
NORSK  NEDERLANDS  PORTUGUÊS  日本語
                 SVENSKA 
MENU POSITIONUsing the buttons ◄/►/▲/▼ adjusts the menu position.
To quit the operation, press the MENU button on the remote control 
or keep no operation for 10 seconds.
OSD BRIGHT. Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the 
brightness level of the OSD (On 
Screen Display).
BRIGHT 
 DARK
BLANK
Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for the blank screen.
The blank screen is a screen for the temporarily blanking feature 
(21). It is displayed by pressing the BLANK button on the remote control.
MyScreen   ORIGINAL  BLUE  WHITE  BLACK
  
MyScreen is a screen you can register as a desired screen. The 
ORIGINAL screen is the existing standard screen. BLUE, WHITE 
and BLACK are non-patterned (plain) screens in each color.
• To avoid remaining as an afterimage, the MyScreen and the 
ORIGINAL screens will change to the BLACK screen after several 
minutes.
• For the MyScreen, please refer to the MyScreen item (34).
With  the  SCREEN  menu,  the  items  shown  in  the  table 
below can be performed. 
Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the 
projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► 
on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button 
on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it 
referring to the following table. 
 MENU [RGB]
 IMAGE
 SETUP
 PICTURE
 INPUT
 OPTION EASY MENU
 SCREEN
   :SELECT
 LANGUAGE      ENGLISH MENU POSITION
 START UP      ORIGINAL
 OSD BRIGHT.   5
 MyScreen MyScreen Lock TURN OFF MESSAGE       TURN ON
 BLANK         BLACK 
						

							
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ItemDescription
START UP
Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for the start-up screen.The start-up screen is a screen displayed when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected.
MyScreen   ORIGINAL  TURN OFF
    
MyScreen is a screen you can register as a desired screen.The 
ORIGINAL screen is the existing standard screen. When TURN 
OFF is selected, the BLACK screen is used.
• 
To avoid remaining as an afterimage, the MyScreen and the 
ORIGINAL screens will change to the BLANK screen after several 
minutes. If also the BLANK screen is the MyScreen or ORIGINAL, it will change to the BLACK screen.
• For the MyScreen, please refer to the item MyScreen below. For 
the BLANK screen, please refer to the BLANK item (33).
MyScreen
This item functions for capturing the MyScreen of the blank screen and the start-up screen. Please execute displaying the input including the picture you want to capture.
1.  Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “MyScreen”. It will ask 
you if you start capturing the picture from the current screen. Please wait for the target picture to be displayed, and press the ENTER button on the remote control when the picture is 
displayed. The picture will freeze and the frame for capturing 
appears.
     To stop performing, press the RESET or ESC button on the 
remote control. 
2.  Using the buttons ◄/►/▲/▼ adjusts the frame position. Please 
move the frame to the position of the picture which you want to use.
    The frame may not be able to be moved for some input signals.
     To start registration, press the ENTER button on the remote 
control.
     To restore the screen and return to the previous dialog, press the  RESET or ESC button on the remote control.
Registration takes several minutes. When the registration is completed, the registered screen and the message “MyScreen 
registration is finished.” are displayed for several seconds. If the 
registration failed, the message “A capturing error has occurred. 
Please try again.” is displayed.
MyScreen Lock
Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the MyScreen lock function.
TURN ON  TURN OFF
When the TURN ON is selected, the item MyScreen is locked. Use 
this function for protecting the current MyScreen.
SCREEN Menu (continued) 
						

							
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Multifunctional settings
ItemDescription
MESSAGE
Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the message function.
TURN ON  TURN OFF
When the TURN ON is selected, the following message function 
works. “AUTO IN PROGRESS” while automatically adjusting
”NO INPUT IS DETECTED”
”SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE”
"Searching….” while searching for the input”Detecting….” while an input signal is detectedThe indication of the input signal displayed by changing The indication of the aspect ration displayed by changingThe indication of "FREEZE" and "II" while freezing the screen by pressing the FREEZE button.• When the TURN OFF is selected, please remember if the picture is freezing. Do not mistake freezing for a malfurction (21).
SCREEN Menu (continued) 
						

							
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Multifunctional settings
OPTION Menu
ItemDescription
AUTO SEARCH
Using the buttons ▲/▼  turns on/off the automatic signal search  function.
TURN ON  TURN OFF
This function works with INPUT, RGB, and VIDEO buttons.
When the TURN ON is selected, detecting no signal automatically 
cycles through input ports in the following order . The search is started from the current port. Then when an input is found, the projector will stop searching and display the image. RGB IN1  RGB IN2  COMPONENT VIDEO  S-VIDEO  VIDEO     
AUTO OFF
Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the time to count down to 
automatically turn the projector off.
Long (max. 99 minutes)  Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE)
AUT O OFF
ENABLE1
AUT O OFF
DISABLE
0
When the time is set to 0, the projector is not turned off automatically.When the time is set to 1 to 99, and when the passed time with no-signal or an unsuitable signal reaches at the set time, the projector 
lamp will go off and the power indicator begins blinking. Please 
refer to the section “Turning off the power” (16).
LAMP TIME
The lamp time is the time counted after the last resetting. It is shown in the OPTION menu as the usage time of the lamp.
Pressing the RESET button on the remote control or the button ► of the projector displays a dialog.  To reset the lamp time, select the 
RESET using the button ▲.
RESET 
 CANCEL
• Please reset the lamp time  only when you have replaced the lamp, for a corresponding message about the lamp.• For the lamp replacement, see the section "Lamp" (38, 39).
FILTER TIME
The filter time is the time counted after the last resetting. It is shown in the OPTION menu as the usage time of the air filter.
Pressing the RESET button on the remote control or the button ► of the projector displays a dialog. To reset the filter time, select the 
RESET using the button ▲.
RESET 
 CANCEL
• Please reset the filter time only when you have  cleaned or replaced the air filter, for a corresponding message about the  air filter. • For the air filter cleaning, see the section "Air filter" (40).
With  the  OPTION  menu,  the  items  shown  in  the  table  below  can 
be performed. 
Select  an  item  using  the  cursor  buttons  ▲/▼  on  the  projector  or 
remote  co
ntrol, and  press  the  cursor  button  ►  on  the  projector 
or  remote  control,  or  the  ENTER  button  on  the  remote  control  to 
execute  the  item ,  except  for  the  items  LAMP  TIME  and  FILTER 
TIME. T
hen perform it referring to the following table.
 MENU [RGB]
 PICTURE
   :SELECT
 
 IMAGE
 SETUP INPUT
 OPTION EASY MENU
 SCREEN
 AUTO OFF      0 LAMP TIME     0 FILTER TIME   0
 AUTO SEARCH  TURN OFF
 SERVICE 
						

							
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Multifunctional settings
ItemDescription
SERVICE
Selecting this item displays the SERVICE menu.Select an item using the buttons ▲/▼, and press the button ► or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item.FAN SPEED   AUTO ADJUST   GHOST  KEY LOCK  FILTER MESSAG  FACTORY RESET       FAN SPEEDUsing the buttons ▲/▼ switches the rotation speed of the cooling fans. The HIGH is the mode for use at highlands etc. Note that the projector is noisier when the HIGH is selected.
HIGH  NORMAL
AUTO ADJUST
Using the buttons ▲/▼ enables/disables the automatic adjustment.When DISABLE is selected, the automatic adjustment feature is disabled, although 
rough adjustment is automatically performed depending on the basic setting.
ENABLE  DISABLE• Depending on conditions, such as input image, signal cable to the projector , 
environment around the projector, etc., the automatic adjustment may not work 
correctly.  In such a case, please choose DISABLE to disable the automatic 
adjustment, and make adjustment manually.
GHOST1.  Select a color element of ghost using the buttons ◄/►. 2.  Adjust the selected element using the buttons ▲/▼ to disappear ghost.
KEY LOCKUsing  the  buttons ▲/▼   turns  on/off  the  key  lock  feature.  When  TURN  ON  is  selected,  the buttons on the projector except the STANDBY/ON button are locked.TURN ON  TURN OFF• Please use to avoid a mischief and touching accidentally. This function 
does not have any effect on the remote control.
FILTER MESSAGEUse the ▲/▼ button to set the timer for the interval to show the message for cleaning up the  air filter. 50h  100h  200h  300h  TURN OFF
After selecting “50h”, 100h”, “200h”, or “300” , the message “CLEAN THE 
AIR FILTER” will appear after the timer reaches the interval time set by the 
menu. Please refer to the “FILTER TIME” item 
(36) and the table “Related message” (42)When the “TURN OFF” is chosen, the air-filter cleaning message will not appear. • Please check and clean the air filter periodically, even if there is no 
message. If the air filter becomes blocked by dust or others, the internal 
temperature will rise, which could cause malfunction, or reduce the lifetime 
of the projector.
• It is recommended to choose “100h” in general.  Please be careful with the 
operating environment of the projector and the condition of air fi lter, especially 
when the “200h”, “300h” or “TURN OFF” is chosen.
FACTORY RESETSelecting RESET using the button ▲ performs this function. By this function, all the items in all of menus will collectively return to the initial setting. Note that the items 
LAMP TIME,  FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE are not reset.
RESET  CANCEL
OPTION Menu (continued) 
						

							
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Maintenance
Maintenance
Lamp
 WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE
►The  projector  uses  a  high-pressure  mercury  glass  lamp.  The  lamp  can break 
with  a  loud  bang,  or  burn  out,  if  jolted  or  scratched,  handled  while  hot,  or  worn 
over  time.  Note  that  each  lamp  has  a  different  lifetime,  and  some  may  burst  or 
burn  out  soon  after  you  start  using  them.  In  addition,  when  the  bulb  bursts,  it  is 
possible  for  shards  of  glass  to  fly  into  the  lamp  housing,  and  for  gas  containing 
mercury to escape from the projector’s vent holes.
►About disposal of a lamp  • This product contains a mercury lamp; do not 
put it in a trash. Dispose of it in accordance with environmental laws.
For lamp recycling, go to www.lamprecycle.org. (in the US) 
For product disposal, contact your local government agency or www .eiae.org (in 
the US) or www.epsc.ca (in Canada). 
For more information, call your dealer.
• If the lamp should break (it will make a loud bang when it does), unplug 
the power cord from the outlet, and make sure to request a replacement 
lamp from your local dealer. Note that shards of glass could damage the 
inside of the projector, or cause injury during handling, so please do not 
try to clean the projector or replace the lamp yourself.
•  If  the  lamp  should  break  (it  will  make  a  loud  bang  when  it  does), 
ventilate  the  room  well,  and  make  sure  not  to  breathe  the  gas  that 
comes out of the projector vents, or get it in your eyes or mouth.
• Before replacing the lamp, turn the projector off and unplug the power 
cord,  then  wait  at  least  45  minutes  for  the  lamp  to  cool  sufficiently. 
Handling  the  lamp  while  hot  can  cause  burns,  as  well  as  damaging  the 
lamp.
• Never unscrew except the appointed (marked by an arrow) screws.
•  Do  not  open  the  lamp  door  while  the  projector  is  suspended  from 
the  ceiling.  This  is  dangerous,  since  if  the  lamp’s  bulb  has  broken,  the 
shards will fall out when the door is opened. In addition, working in high 
places is dangerous, so ask your local dealer to have the lamp replaced 
even if the bulb is not broken.
•  Do  not  use  the  projector  with  the  lamp  door  removed.  To  replace  the 
lamp,  make  sure  that  the  screws  are  tightened  firmly.  Loose  screws 
could result in damage or injury.
• Use only the lamp of the specified type.
•  If  the  lamp  breaks  soon  after  the  first  time  it  is  used,  it  is  possible 
that  there  are  electrical  problems  elsewhere  besides  the  lamp.  If  this 
happens, contact your local dealer or a service representative.
• Handle with care: jolting or scratching could cause the lamp bulb to burst during use.•  If  the  indicators  or  a  message  prompt  you  to  replace  the  lamp  (see 
the  section  "Related  Messages"  and  "Regarding  the  indicator  Lamps"), 
replace  the  lamp  as  soon  as  possible.  Using  the  lamp  for  long  periods 
of time, or passing the replacement date, could cause it to burst. Do not 
use old (used) lamps; this is a cause of breakage.
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Lamp (continued)
When the indicators or a message prompt you to replace the lamp, replace the 
lamp as soon as possible.
1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the lamp to cool for 
at least 45 minutes.
2. To prepare a new lamp, contact your dealer and tell the lamp type number = 
78-6969-9797-8.  If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, or if the lamp has 
broken, also ask the dealer to replace the lamp.
In the case of replacement by yourself,
3. After making sure that the projector has 
cooled adequately, slowly turn over the 
projector, so that the bottom is facing up.
4. Please unhook the claws of the lamp door 
and remove the lamp door.
5. Loosen the 2 screws (marked by arrow) of 
the lamp, and slowly pick up the lamp by the 
handles.
6. Insert the new lamp, and retighten firmly the 
two screws that are loosened in the previous 
process to lock it in place.
7. While interlocking the 2 tabs of the lamp door 
to the projector, position the lamp door on the 
projector. Then push the center point of the two 
claws to fix the lamp door.
8. Slowly turn the projector so that the top is 
facing up.
9. Turn the projector on, and reset the lamp 
time using the LAMP TIME function in the 
OPTION menu (36).
NOTE
  • When the lamp has been replaced after the message of "THE 
POWER WILL TURN OFF AFTER 0hr." is displayed, complete the following 
operation within 10 minutes of switching power on.
• Incorrectly resetting of the lamp timer (resetting without replacement, or  neglect of resetting after replacement) will result in incorrect message functions.
Maintenance
Lamp door
Screws marked by arrow
Claws
Center pointof claws Tabs
Claws 
						

							
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Maintenance
When  the  indicators  or  a  message  prompts  you  to  clean  the  air  filter,  clean  the  air  filter 
as  soon  as  possible.  Please  check  and  clean  the  air  filter  periodically,  even  if  there  is  no 
message.  If  the  air  filter  becomes  clogged  by  dust  or  the  like,  internal  temperatures  rise 
and the power may be automatically turned off for malfunction prevention.
1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. 
Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes. And 
prepare a vacuum cleaner.
2. After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, 
slowly turn the projector so that the lens-side is facing 
up. Please be careful for the projector not to fall. While 
the projector is placed lens-side up, hold the projector.
3. Unhooking the filter cover’s claws, and pull the filter 
cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it.
4. Hold the air filter’s knob, and pull the air filter off.
5. Apply a vacuum cleaner to the vent of the projector for the 
air filter. And then slowly turn the projector bottom up.
6. Apply a vacuum cleaner to the air filter and the filter cover.
Please replace the air filter when it is damaged or too soiled.
To prepare a new air filter, contact your dealer and tell the air 
filter type number = 78-8118-9505-7.
 
An air filter of specified type will come even with a replacement lamp for this projector .
7. Position the cleaned air filter or a new air filter into place, and push the 
"PUSH" mark with claws to fix the air filter.
8. Replace the filter cover and snap it back into place.
9. Slowly turn the projector so that the top is facing up.
10. Turn the projector on, and reset the filter time using the FILTER TIME 
function of the OPTION menu (36).
NOTE
  • Incorrectly resetting of the filter timer (resetting without replacement, 
or neglect of resetting after replacement) will result in incorrect message functions.
WARNING  ►Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the 
power cable is not plugged in, then allow  the projector to cool sufficiently. The 
care in a high temperature state of the projector could cause a burn and/or 
malfunction to the projector.  
►Use only the air filter of the specified type. Do not use the projector with the 
air filter and the filter cover removed.
►Avoid wetting the projector or inserting liquids in the projector. It could result 
in a fire, an electric shock, and/or malfunction to the projector
.
CAUTION  ►Please replace the air filter when it is damaged or too soiled, 
and also when you replace the lamp.
Air filter
Filter cover’s claws
Filter cover 
Air filterAir filter’s knob