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7. Maintenance
2.	 Remove	the	lamp	housing.
(1)	Loosen	the	two	 screws	 securing	 the	lamp	 housing	 until	the	phillips	 screwdriver	 goes	into	a	freewheeling	 condi-
tion.
	 •	 The	two	screws	are	not	removable.
	 •		There	 is	an	 interlock	 on	this	 case	 to	prevent	 the	risk	 of	electrical	 shock.	Do	 not	 attempt	 to	circumvent	 this	
interlock.
(2)	Remove	the	lamp	housing	by	holding	it.
Interlock
To replace the lamp: 
1.	 Remove	the	lamp	cover.
(1)	Loosen	the	lamp	cover	screw
	 •	The	lamp	cover	screw	is	not	removable.
(2)	Push	and	slide	the	lamp	cover	off.
CAUTION:
Make	 sure	that	the	lamp	 housing	 is	cool	
enough	to	before	removing	it.
[M420X/M420XV/M350XS/M300XS/M260XS/M300WS/
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This completes the lamp replacement.
Go	on	to	the	filter	replacement.
NOTE:	When	you	continue	 to	use	 the	projector	 for	another	 100	hours	 after	the	lamp	 has	reached	 the	end	 of	its	 life,	 the	projector	
cannot	turn	on	and	the	menu	is	not	displayed.
If	this	happens,	press	the	HELP	button	on	the	remote	control	for	10	seconds	to	reset	the	lamp	clock	back	to	zero.
When	the	lamp	time	clock	is	reset	to	zero,	the	LAMP	indicator	goes	out.
 
4.	 Reattach	the	lamp	cover.
(1)	Slide	the	lamp	cover	back	until	it	snaps	into	place.
(2)	Tighten	the	screw	to	secure	the	lamp	cover.
	 •	Be	sure	to	tighten	the	screw.
3.	 Install	a	new	lamp	housing.
(1)	Insert	a	new	lamp	housing	until	the	lamp	housing	is	plugged	into	the	socket. 	
(2)	Push	the	top	center	of	the	lamp	housing	to	secure	it.
(3)	Secure	it	in	place	with	the	two	screws.
	 •	Be	sure	to	tighten	the	screws.
[M420X/M420XV/M350XS/M300XS/M260XS/M300WS/
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To	replace	the	filters:
Filter	removal	procedure	is	different	depending	on	the	model.	Follow	the	procedure	suitable	for	your	model.
Four	filters	are	packaged	with	the	replacement	lamp.
Honeycomb	filter	(coarse	mesh):	Large	and	small	sizes	(attached	to	the	filter	unit)
Accordion	filter	(fine	mesh):	Large	and	small	sizes	(attached	to	the	filter	cover)
NOTE: 
•	 Replace	all	four	filters	at	the	same	time.
•	 Before	replacing	the	filters,	wipe	off	dust	and	dirt	from	the	projector	cabinet.	
•	 The	projector	is	precision	equipment.	Keep	out	dust	and	dirt	during	filter	replacement.
•	 Do	not	wash	the	filters	with	soap	and	water.	Soap	and	water	will	damage	the	filter	membrane.	
•	 Put	filters	into	place.	Incorrect	attachment	of	a	filter	may	cause	dust	and	dirt	to	get	into	the	inside	of	the	projector.	
Before	replacing	the	filters,	replace	the	lamp. 	(→	page	120)
[M350X/M300X/M260X/M230X/M300W/M260W]
1.	 Push	the	catch	to	release	the	filter	unit	and	pull	it	out.
WIRELESS
WIRELESS
2.	 Detach	the	filter	cover	from	the	filter	unit.
  The filter cover is fixed at six separate mounting points.
 Bow the filter cover by pushing it slightly until it releases.
Filter cover
Notch
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3.	 Replace	the	four	(4)	filters
1. Remove the filter, and then clean the filter unit and the filter cover.
2.  Attach new filters.
  Filter unit: Attach two honeycomb filters (coarse mesh) to the filter unit.
 Filter cover: Attach two accordion filters (fine mesh) to the filter cover.
 The accordion filter has slits on it. Align these slits with the protrusions of the filter cover.
   
4.	 Attach	the	filter	cover	back	to	the	filter	unit
 Align the filter unit with the filter cover and push the protrusions into place.
	 •		 Make	sure	all	six	mounting	points	are	aligned	properly.
5.	 Put	the	filter	unit	back	to	the	projector	cabinet.
 Insert two catches of the tip of the filter unit into the groove of the cabinet.
	 Push	the	filter	unit	until	it	clicks	into	place.
WIRELESS
WIRELESS
This	completes	the	filter	replacement.
Go	on	to	the	clearing	lamp	and	filter	hour	meters. 
						

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For	standard	and	short-throw	models
[M420X/M420XV/M350XS/M300XS/M260XS/M300WS/M260WS]
1.	 Push	up	the	buttons	on	the	left	and	right	to	release	the	filter	unit	and	pull	it	out.
2.	 Remove	the	filter	unit	by	pulling	out	the	tab.
3.	 Remove	the	four	filters.
(1) Turn the filter unit over and pull out the two soft accordion filters (large and small).
(2) Push the left end of each filter and remove the hard two honeycomb filters (large and small).
	 •	 The	large	filter	cannot	be	removed	by	pushing	on	its	right	end.
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4.	 Remove	dust	from	the	filter	unit	and	the	filter	cover.
 Clean both outside and inside.
5.	 Attach	four	new	filters	to	the	filter	unit.
(1) Insert  the  left  end  of  each  hard  honeycomb  filter  (large  and  small)  first  and  then  the  right  end  of  each  hard 
honeycomb filter to the filter unit.
	 •		 The	large	filter	cannot	be	installed	if	its	right	end	is	inserted	first.
(2) Turn the filter unit over.
	 •		 Attach	 the	two	 soft	 accordion	 filters	(large	 and	small). 	Each	 accordion	 filter	has	a	slit	 on	it.	Align	 the	slit	with	
each protrusion of the filter unit.
6.	 Put	the	filter	unit	back	to	the	projector	cabinet.
	 Make	sure	that	the	filter	unit	is	placed	in	the	correct	orientation.
7.	 Put	the	filter	cover	back	to	the	projector	cabinet.
 Insert two catches of the top side of the filter cover into the groove of the cabinet, and push the buttons on the left 
and right to close the filter cover.
	 Push	the	filter	cover	until	it	clicks	into	place.
This	completes	the	filter	replacement.
Go	on	to	the	clearing	lamp	and	filter	hour	meters.
To	clear	the	lamp	usage	hours	and	the	filter	usage	hours:
1.	 Place	the	projector	where	you	use	it.
2.	 Plug	the	power	cord	into	the	wall	outlet, 	and	then	turn	on	the	projector.
3.	 Clear	the	lamp	usage	hours	and	the	filter	usage	hours.
1. From the menu, select [RESET] → [CLEAR LAMP HOURS] and reset the lamp usage hours.
2.  Select [CLEAR FILTER HOURS].and reset the filter usage hours. (→ page 97) 
						

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8. Appendix
1 Troubleshooting
This	section	helps	you	resolve	problems	you	may	encounter	while	setting	up	or	using	the	projector.
Indicator Messages
Power Indicator
Indicator ConditionProjector	ConditionNote
Off The main power is off –
Blinking light Blue
0�5 sec On,0�5 sec OffThe projector is getting ready to turn on�Wait for a moment�
2�5 sec On,0�5 sec OffOff Timer is enabled� –
Steady lightBlueThe projector is turned on�–
Orange [NORMAL] is selected for [STANDBY MODE] –
Red [POWER-SAVING]  is  selected  for  [STANDBY 
MODE] –
Status Indicator
Indicator ConditionProjector	ConditionNote
Off N o r m a l   o r   S t a n d b y   ( [ P O W E R - S AV I N G ]   f o r 
[STANDBY MODE]) –
Blinking light Red
1  cycle  (0�5  sec On, 2�5 sec Off)Lamp cover error or lamp housing errorReplace the lamp cover or lamp housing correctly �
2  cycle  (0�5  sec On, 0�5 sec Off)Temperature errorThe projector is overheated� Move the projector to a cooler location�3  cycle  (0 �5  sec On, 0�5 sec Off)Power errorPower  unit  is  not  working  properly �  Contact  your dealer�4  cycle  (0 �5  sec On, 0�5 sec Off)Fan errorFans will not work correctly �
6  cycle  (0�5  sec On, 0�5 sec Off)Lamp errorLamp fails to light� Wait a full minute and then turn on again�9  cycle  (0 �5  sec On, 0�5 sec Off)[DYNAMIC CONTRAST] errorDynamic Contrast function is not working properly � Contact your dealer�
Orange1  cycle  (0�5  sec On, 2�5 sec Off)Network conflict 
Both the built-in wired LAN and the wireless LAN can -
not  be  connected  to  the  same  network  at  the  same 
time�To  use  both  built-in  wired  LAN  and  wireless  LAN  at the same time, connect them to different networks�
Green Re-firing  the  lamp  (The  projector  is  cooling down�)The projector is re-firing�Wait for a moment�Steady	lightGreenStandby ([NORMAL] for [STANDBY MODE])–
OrangeCONTROL PANEL LOCK is on�You  have  pressed  cabinet  button  when  Control Panel Lock is on�CONTROL ID error R e m o t e   c o n t r o l   I D   a n d   p r o j e c t o r   I D   a r e   n o t matched�
Lamp Indicator
Indicator ConditionProjector	ConditionNote
Off Normal –
Blinking light Red
Lamp  has  reached  its  end  of  life�  Lamp  replace-ment message will be displayed�Replace the lamp�
Steady lightRedLamp has been used beyond its limit � The projector will not turn on until the lamp is replaced�Replace the lamp�
Green [ECO  MODE]  is  set  to  [AUTO  ECO],  [ECO1],  or 
[ECO2] –
Over-Temperature	Protection
If	
the	 temperature	 inside	the	projector	 rises	too	high,	 the	over-temperature	 protector	will	automatically	 turn	off	the	 lamp	
with	the	STATUS	indicator	blinking	(2-cycle	On	and	Off.)
Should	this	happen,	do	the	following:
•	 Unplug	the	power	cord	after	the	cooling	fans	stop.
•	 Move	the	projector	to	a	cooler	location	if	the	room	where	you	are	presenting	is	particularly	too	warm.
•	 Clean	the	ventilation	holes	if	they	are	clogged	with	dust.
•	 Wait	about	60	minutes	until	the	inside	of	the	projector	becomes	cool	enough. 
						

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Common Problems & Solutions
(→	“Power/Status/Lamp	Indicator” 	on	page	127.)
ProblemCheck	These	Items
Does not turn on
or shut down•	 Check	 that	the	power	 cord	is	plugged	 in	and	 that	 the	power	 button	 on	the	 projector	 cabinet	or	the	 remote	 control	is on� (→ pages 15, 16)•	 Ensure	that	the	lamp	cover	is	installed	correctly.	(→ page 122)•	 Check	 to	see	 if	the	 projector	 has	overheated.	 If	there	 is	insufficient	 ventilation	around	the	projector	 or	if	the	 room	where you are presenting is particularly warm, move the projector to a c\
ooler location�•	 Check	 to	see	 if	you	 continue	 to	use	 the	projector	 for	another	 100	hours	 after	the	lamp	 has	reached	 the	end	 of	its	life� If so, replace the lamp� After replacing the lamp, reset the lamp hours used� (→ page 120)•	 The	lamp	may	fail	to	light.	Wait	a	full	minute	and	then	turn	on	the	power	again.•	 Set	 [FAN	MODE]	 to	[HIGH	 ALTITUDE]	 when	using	 the	projector	 at	altitudes	 approximately	 5500	feet/1600	 meters	or higher� Using the projector at altitudes approximately 5500 feet/1600 meters or higher without setting to [HIGH ALTITUDE] can cause the projector to overheat and the projector could shut down� If this happens, wait a couple minutes and turn on the projector � (→ page 87) If you turn on the projector immediately after the lamp is turned off, the fans run without displaying an image for some time and then the projector will display the image� Wait for a moment�
Will turn off•	 Ensure	that	the	[OFF	TIMER]	or	[AUTO	POWER	OFF]	is	off.	(→ page 83, 90)
No picture
•	 Use	 the	COMPUTER1,	 the	COMPUTER2,	 the	VIDEO	 or	the	 S-VIDEO	 button	on	the	 remote	 control	to	select	 your	source (Computer, Video or S-Video)� (→ page 18) If there is still no picture, press the button again�•	 Ensure	your	cables	are	connected	properly.•	 Use	menus	to	adjust	the	brightness	and	contrast.	(→ page 76)•	 Ensure	that	the	lens	cover	is	open.	(→ page 7)•	 Reset	the	settings	or	adjustments	to	factory	preset	levels	using	the	[RESET]	in	the	Menu.	(→ page 97)•	 Enter	your	registered	keyword	if	the	Security	function	is	enabled.	(→ page 32)•	 Be	sure	to	connect	 the	projector	 and	notebook	 PC	while	 the	projector	 is	in	 standby	 mode	and	before	 turning	 on	the power to the notebook PC� In most cases the output signal from the notebook PC is not turned on unless connected to the projector before being powered up�* If the screen goes blank while using your remote control, it may be the result of the computer’s screen-saver or power management software�•	 See	also	the	next page�
Picture suddenly 
becomes dark•	 Check	 if	the	 projector	 is	in	 the	 Forced	 ECO	mode	 because	 of	too	 high	 ambient	 temperature.	 If	this	 is	the	 case,	lower the internal temperature of the projector by selecting [HIGH] for \
[FAN MODE]� (→ page 87)
Color tone or hue is 
unusual
•	 Check	if	an	appropriate	color	is	selected	in	[WALL	COLOR].	If	so,	select	an	appropriate	option.	(→ page 82)•	 Adjust	[HUE]	in	[PICTURE].	(→ page 76)
Image isn’t square to 
the screen
•	 Reposition	the	projector	to	improve	its	angle	to	the	screen.	(→ page 19)•	 Use	the	Keystone	correction	function	to	correct	the	trapezoid	distortion.	(→ page 24)
Picture is blurred
•	 Adjust	the	focus.	(→ page 23)•	 Reposition	the	projector	to	improve	its	angle	to	the	screen.	(→ page 19)•	 Ensure 	that 	the 	distance 	between 	the 	projector 	and 	screen 	is 	within 	the 	adjustment 	range 	of 	the 	lens. 
(→ page 101, 102)
•	 Condensation	 may	form	 on	the	 lens	 if	the	 projector	 is	cold,	 brought	 into	a	warm	 place	and	is	then	 turned	 on.	Should this happen, let the projector stand until there is no condensati\
on on the lens�
Flicker appears on 
screen•	 Set	[FAN	MODE]	 to	other	 than	[HIGH	 ALTITUDE]	 mode	when	using	 the	projector	 at	altitudes	 approximately	 5500	feet/1600 meters or lower � Using the projector at altitudes less than approximately 5500 feet/1600 meters and setting to [HIGH ALTITUDE] can cause the lamp to overcool, causing the image to flicker � Switch [FAN MODE] to [AUTO]� (→ page 87)
Image is scrolling 
vertically, horizontally 
or both
•	 Check 	the 	computer’s 	resolution 	and 	frequency. 	Make 	sure 	that 	the 	resolution 	you 	are 	trying 	to 	display 	is 	supported	by the projector � (→ page 140)•	 Adjust	the	computer	image	manually	with	the	Horizontal/Vertical	in	the	[IMAGE	OPTIONS].	(→ page 78)
Remote control does 
not work
•	 Install	new	batteries.(→ page 11)•	 Make	sure	there	are	no	obstacles	between	you	and	the	projector.•	 Stand	within	22	feet	(7	m)	of	the	projector.	(→ page 11)
Indicator is lit or 
blinking
•	 See	the	POWER/STATUS/LAMP	Indicator.	(→ page 127)
Cross color in RGB 
mode
•	 Press	the	AUTO	ADJ.	button	on	the	projector	cabinet	or	the	remote	control.	(→ page 26)•	 Adjust	the	computer	image	manually	with	[CLOCK]/[PHASE]	in	[IMAGE	OPTIONS]	in	the	menu.	(→ page 77)
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If there is no picture, or the picture is not displayed correctly.
•	 Power	on	process	for	the	projector	and	the	PC.
	 Be	sure	to	connect	 the	projector	 and	notebook	 PC	while	 the	projector	 is	in	 standby	 mode	and	before	 turning	 on	
the	power	to	the	notebook	PC.
	 In	most	cases	 the	output	 signal	from	the	notebook	 PC	is	not	 turned	 on	unless	 connected	 to	the	 projector	 before	
being	powered	up.
NOTE:	You	can	check	 the	horizontal	 frequency	of	the	 current	 signal	in	the	 projector’s	 menu	under	 Information.	 If	it	reads	 “0kHz”,	
this	means	there	is	no	signal	being	output	from	the	computer.	(→	page	95	or	go	to	next	step)
•	 Enabling	the	computer’s	external	display.
	 Displaying	 an	image	 on	the	 notebook	 PC’s	screen	 does	not	necessarily	 mean	it	outputs	 a	signal	 to	the	 projector. 	
When	using	a	PC	 compatible	 laptop,	a	combination	 of	function	 keys	will	enable/disable	 the	external	 display.	Usu-
ally,	 the	combination	 of	the	 “Fn” 	key	 along	 with	one	of	the	 12	function	 keys	gets	the	external	 display	to	come	 on	
or	off. 	For	 example,	 NEC	laptops	 use	Fn	+	F3,	 while	 Dell	laptops	 use	Fn	+	F8	 key	 combinations	 to	toggle	 through	
external	display	selections.
•	 Non-standard	signal	output	from	the	computer
	 If	the	output	 signal	from	a	notebook	 PC	is	not	 an	industry	 standard,	 the	projected	 image	may	not	be	displayed	
correctly. 	Should	 this	happen,	 deactivate	 the	notebook	 PC’s	LCD	screen	 when	the	projector	 display	is	in	 use. 	Each	
notebook	 PC	has	 a	different	 way	of	deactivate/reactivate	 the	local	 LCD	screens	 as	described	 in	the	 previous	 step.	
Refer	to	your	computer’s	documentation	for	detailed	information.
•	 Image	displayed	is	incorrect	when	using	a	Macintosh
	 When	 using	a	Macintosh	 with	the	projector,	 set	the	 DIPswitch	 of	the	 Mac	 adapter	 (not	supplied	 with	the	projector)	
according	to	your	resolution. 	After	setting,	restart	your	Macintosh	for	the	changes	to	take	affect.
	 For	setting	display	 modes	other	than	those	 supported	 by	your	 Macintosh	 and	the	projector,	 changing	the	DIP	 switch 	
on	a	Mac	 adapter	 may	bounce	 an	image	 slightly	 or	may	 display	 nothing. 	Should	 this	happen,	 set	the	 DIP	 switch	
to	the	 13"	 fixed	 mode	 and	then	 restart	 your	Macintosh. 	After	 that,	restore	 the	DIP	 switches	 to	a	displayable	 mode	
and	then	restart	the	Macintosh	again.
NOTE:	A	Video	 Adapter	 cable	manufactured	 by	Apple	 Computer	 is	needed	 for	a	PowerBook	 which	does	not	have	 a	mini	 D-Sub	
15-pin	connector.
•	 Mirroring	on	a	PowerBook
*	 When	 using	the	projector	 with	a	Macintosh	 PowerBook,	 output	may	not	be	set	 to	1024	 ×	768	 unless	 “mirroring” 	
is	off	on	your	PowerBook. 	Refer	to	owner’s	manual	supplied	with	your	Macintosh	computer	for	mirroring.
•	 Folders	or	icons	are	hidden	on	the	Macintosh	screen
	 Folders	or	icons	 may	not	be	seen	 on	the	 screen. 	Should	 this	happen,	 select	[View]	→	[Arrange]	 from	the	Apple	
menu	and	arrange	icons. 
						

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8. Appendix
 Specifications
This	section	provides	technical	information	about	projector’s	performance.
Model	Number	 M350X/M300X/M260X/M230X/M300W/M260W
Optical
M350XM300XM260XM230XM300W M260W
LCD	Panel0.63	inch	LCD	with	Micro	Lens	Array	(Aspect	Ratio	4:3)0.63	inch	LCD	(Aspect	Ratio	4:3)0.59	inch	LCD	with	Micro	Lens	Array	(Aspect	Ratio	16:10)
Resolution*11024	×	768	pixels	(XGA)1280	×	800	pixels	(WXGA)
LensManual	zoom	and	focus
Zoom	Ratio	=	1.7F1.7–2.1	f	=	17.5–29.0	mm
Lamp230	W	AC	(170	 W	in	ECO1)180	W	AC	(145	 W	in	ECO1)(90	W	in	ECO2)
180	 W	AC	(145	 W	in	ECO1)
230	W	AC	(170	 W	in	ECO1)
180	W	AC	(145	 W	in	ECO1)
Light	Output*2*33500 lumens  3000 lumens 2600 lumens 2300 lumens 3000 lumens2600 lumens
ECO1:	75%ECO1:	80%ECO1:	80%ECO1:	75%ECO1:	80%
ECO2:	50%
Contrast	Ratio*3
(full	white: 	full	black)2000:1
Image	Size	(Diagonal)25–300	inches/0.64	m–7.6	m
Projection	Distance(Min.–Max.)26–543	inches/0.65–13.8	m27–573	inches/0.69–14.6	m	
Projection	Angle10.7°–11.4°	(wide)/6.5°–6.8°	(tele)10.8°–11.4°	(wide)/6.5°–6.8°	(tele)
*1	 Effective	pixels	are	more	than	99.99%.*2	 This	is	the	 light	 output	 value	(lumens)	 when	the	[PRESET]	 mode	is	set	 to	[HIGH-BRIGHT]. 	If	 any	 other	 mode	 is	selected	 as	the	[PRESET]	mode,	the	light	output	value	may	drop	slightly.*3	 Compliance	with	ISO21118-2005
Electrical
M350XM300XM260XM230XM300W M260W
Inputs
2	×	RGB/Component	(D-Sub	15	P),	1	×	HDMI	 Type	A	(HDMI®	Connector)	HDCP	supported*4, 1	×	S-Video	(DIN	4	P),	1	×	Video	(RCA),	1	×	(L/R)	RCA	Audio,	2	×	Stereo	Mini	Audio
Outputs1	×	RGB	(D-Sub	15P),	1	×	Stereo	Mini	Audio
PC	Control1	×	PC	Control	Port	(D-Sub	9P)
Wired	LAN	Port1	×	RJ-45	(10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)
Wireless	LAN	Port	 
(Optional)IEE	802.11	b/g/n	(optional	 Wireless	LAN	Unit	[NP02LM	Series]	required)
USB	Port1	×	Type	A,	1	×	 Type	B
Color	Reproduction10-bit	signal	processing	(1.07	billion	colors)	(VIEWER,	NETWORK: 	Colors,	16.7	million	colors)
Compatible	Signals*5Analog:	VGA/SVGA/XGA/XGA+/WXGA/WXGA+/SXGA/SXGA+/UXGA	480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080pHDMI: 	VGA/SVGA/XGA/WXGA/SXGA/480p/576p/720p/1080i/1080p
Video	BandwidthRGB: 	80	MHz	(Max.)
Horizontal	Resolution540	TV	lines: 	NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/PAL60300	TV	lines: 	SECAM
Scan	RateHorizontal: 	15	kHz	to	100	kHz	(RGB: 	24	kHz	or	over)Vertical:	50	Hz	to	120	Hz	(HDMI: 	50	Hz	to	85	Hz)
Sync	CompatibilitySeparate	Sync
Built-in	Speaker10W	(monaural)
Power	Requirement100–240V	AC,	50/60Hz
Input	Current3.4–1.5 A2.8–1.2 A 3.4–1.5 A2.8–1.2 A