3M Projector S55/X45/X55 User Manual

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S55/X45/X55
Multimedia Projector
Operator's Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
CAUTION  ►Before using, read the "Product Safety Guide" and these 
manuals to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, 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 
result in...

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About this manual . . . . . . . . . . 1
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Projector feature
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Preparation
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Part name
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Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 
Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 
Adjusting the projector's...

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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 165W 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 equipped...

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Part names
Part names
NOTE  (*) About Restart switch: This Projector is controlled by an internal 
microprocessor. Under certain exceptional circumstances, the projector may not 
operate correctly and the microprocessor will need to be reset. In such a case, 
please push the Restart switch by using a cocktail stick or similar and before 
turning on again, make the projector cool down at least 10 minutes without 
operating. Only push the Restart switch in these exceptional instances.
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Part names
LAMP indicator (45)
TEMP indicator (45)
POWER indicator (17) 
STA
NDBY/ON button (17)
Cursor buttons
▲,▼,◄,► (23) 
INPUT button
 (18)
Remote control
RGB button (18) 
VIDEO button (18)
ASPECT button (19)
HOME button (22) 
MAGNIFY (21)  
ON button  
OFF button 
END button (22) 
FREEZE button (21) 
POSITION button (20) 
Cursor buttons 
▲,▼,◄,►(23)
ESC button (23) 
SEARCH button (19) 
STANDBY/ON button
 (17) 
AUTO
 button (20)
BLANK button (21)...

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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.
•  Don’t 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 care of the  air filter. 
•  For the projector installed bottom-up, use the accessory...

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(a) Screen size [inch (m)](b) Projection distance [m (inch)](c) Screen height [cm (inch)]min.max.downup
30(0.8)0.9(35)1.1(42)5(2)41(16)
40(1.0)1.2(47)1.4(56)6(2)55(22)
50(1.3)1.5(59)1.8(71)8(3)69(27)
60(1.5)1.8(72)2.2(85)9(4)82(32)
70(1.8)2.1(84)2.5(100)11(4)96(38)
80(2.0)2.4(96)2.9(114)12(5) 110(43)
90(2.3)2.7(108)3.3(129)14(5)123(49)
100(2.5)3.1(120)3.6(143)15(6)137(54)
120(3.0)3.7(144)4.4(172)18(7)165(65)
150(3.8)4.6(181)5.5(216)23(9)206(81)
200(5.1)6.1(242)7.3(288)30(12)274(108)...

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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
Adjusting the projector's elevator
CAUTION  ►Be careful not to pinch your finger on the occasion of the 
handling of a base.
►Do not hold the base, lens or other project part to move the projector.
►Do not use the base to suspend the projector.
►Do not push or put anything on the both sides of the top of the projector.
1. Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord. Allow the lamp bulb to cool 
for at least 45minutes.
2. After make sure that the projector has cooled adequately,...

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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 connects 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, 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, please use the...