3M Sx55 Operators Guide

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3M
X45/SX55 Digital Projector
Operators Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.WARNING  ►Before using, read the "User's Manual - 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. 
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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...

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Part names
Lens (16) 
Lens cover (16)(Slide door)
Filter cover (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 cover (Lamp unit is inside.) (38)
Elevator foot (8) 
Bottom side
Speaker (6)
Front-Right side
Rear-Left side...

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Part names
LAMP indicator (44)
TEMP indicator (44)
POWER indicator (16) 
STA
NDBY/ON button (16)
Cursor buttons
▲,▼,◄,► (22) 
INPUT button
 (17)
Remote control
RGB button (17) 
VIDEO button (17)
ASPECT button (18)
HOME button (21) 
MAGNIFY (20)  
ON button  
OFF button 
END button (21) 
FREEZE button (20) 
POSITION button (19) 
Cursor buttons 
▲,▼,◄,►(22)
ESC button (22) 
SEARCH button (18) 
STANDBY/ON button
 (16) 
AUTO
 button (19)
BLANK button (20) 
VOLUME button (17)...

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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
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...

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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...