3M Sx55 Operators Guide

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Operating
Operating the computer screen
CAUTION  ►Mistaken use of the mouse/keyboard control could damage 
your equipment. 
• While using this function, please connect only with a computer. 
• Before connecting, read the manuals of the computer you will connect. 
NOTE  • It may not be possible to control notebook PC, and other computers with 
built-in pointing device (e.g. track ball), using this remote control. In this case, before 
connecting go into BIOS (system setup) and select external...

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Multifunctional settings
Multifunctional settings
Using the menu function
This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, 
SCREEN, OPTION and EASY MENU. Each of these menus is operated using the 
same methods. The basic operations of these menus are as follows.
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or one of the 
cursor buttons on the projector.
   
The advanced MENU or EASY MENU will appear
. 
2. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to select a menu.
 At the EASY MENU 
If you...

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EASY Menu
ItemDescription
ASPECTUsing the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for aspect ratio. 
See the item ASPECT of section IMAGE menu
 (28).
KEYSTONE
Using the buttons ◄/► corrects the keystone distortion.
See the item KEYSTONE of section SETUP menu (32).
MODE
Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode of picture type.The modes of picture type are combinations of a mode of GAMMA and a mode of COLOR TEMP. Choose a suitable mode according to the projected source. NORMAL...

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ItemDescription
SHARPNESSUsing the buttons ◄/► adjusts the sharpness.
See the item SHARPNESS of section PICTURE menu (26).
WHISPERUsing the buttons ◄/► turns off/on the whisper mode.See the item WHISPER of section SETUP menu (32).
MIRRORUsing the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for mirror status.
See the item MIRROR of section SETUP menu (32).
RESETPerforming this item resets all of the items of EASY MENU except 
FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE. 
A dialog is displayed to make...

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PICTURE Menu
ItemDescription
BRIGHTUsing the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the brightness. :    Light  Dark
CONTRASTUsing the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the contrast. :    Strong  Weak
GAMMA
Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the GAMMA mode.  :
#1 DEFAULT 
  #1 CUSTOM  #2 DEFAULT 
#3 CUSTOM
  #3 DEFAULT  #2 CUSTOM
To adjust #1 CUSTOM, #2 CUSTOM or #3 CUSTOM
Selecting a mode of CUSTOM and then pressing the button ► or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the...

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ItemDescription
COLOR TEMP
Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode of color temperature.
HIGH  MIDDLE  LOW  CUSTOM     
To adjust CUSTOM
Selecting the CUSTOM and then pressing the button ► or the ENTER button displays a dialog 
to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and/or GAIN 
of CUSTOM mode.
OFFSET adjustments change the color intensity 
on the whole tones of the test pattern.
GAIN adjustments mainly affect color intensity 
on the brighter tones of the test pattern.
Choose...

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ItemDescription
PROGRESSIVE
Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the progressive mode.
TV  FILM  TURN OFF   
• This function performs only at an interlaced signal of a VIDEO 
input, a S-VIDEO input or a COMPONENT VIDEO input of 525i 
(480i) or 625i (576i) signal.  
• When the TV or FILM is selected, the screen image will be crisper. The FILM mode is adaptable to the 2-3 Pull-Down system to the conversion. But these may cause a certain defect (for example, jagged line) of...

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IMAGE Menu
ItemDescription
ASPECT
Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for aspect ratio. 
At a RGB signal 4:3  16:9  NORMAL   
At a video signal / no signal4:3  16:9  SMALL    
• The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the signal.
•  At a HDTV signal of 1125i (1080i)
 or 750p (720p) of COMPONENT VIDEO input, this item can't be selected. 
• Performing the automatic adjustment initializes the aspect ratio setting.
OVER SCAN
Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts...

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ItemDescription
H SIZE
Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the horizontal size.
Large  Small
• This item can be selected only at a RGB signal.
• When this adjustment is excessive, the picture may not be 
displayed correctly. In such a case, please reset the adjustment 
pressing the RESET button on the remote control during this 
operation.
AUTO ADJUST
Selecting this item performs the automatic adjustment feature.
At a RGB signalThe vertical position, the horizontal...

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INPUT Menu
ItemDescription
COLOR SPACE
Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for color space. 
AUTO 
 RGB  SMPTE240  REC709  REC601      
• This item can be selected only at a RGB signal or a component video signal.
•  The AUTO mode automatically selects the optimum mode. 
• The AUTO operation may not work well at some signals. In such a case, it might be good to select the SMPTE240 or the REC709.
COMPONENT
Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the function of COMPONENT VIDEO...