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 personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.
CAUTION  This  symbol  indicates  information  that  ,  if  ignored,  could   result 
possibly  in  personal  injury  or  physical  damage  due  to  incorrect 
handling.
 Please refer to the pages written following this symbol.
NOTE  • The information in this manual is subject to chance without notice.
• The manufacture assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual.
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About this manual . . . . . . . . . . 1
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Projector feature
s . . . . . . . . . . 3
Preparation
s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Part name
s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 
Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 
Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 
Adjusting the projector's elevator . . 8 
Attaching the base  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 
About the filter cover for bottom-up use . 10 
Connecting your devices . . . . . . . . .11 
Connecting power supply . . . . . . . 14
Remote contro
l . . . . . . . . . . . 15 
Putting batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 
Using the remote control . . . . . . . . 16
Power on/of
f . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 
Turning on the powe
r . . . . . . . . . . . 17 
T urning off the power . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . 18 
Temporarily muting the soun
d . . . . 18 
Selecting an input signal . . . . . . . . 18 
Searching an input signal . . . . . . . 19 
Selecting the aspect ratio . . . . . . . 19 
Adjusting the zoom and focus . . . . 19 
Using the automatic adjustment feature . 20 
Adjusting the position . . . . . . . . . . 20 
Correcting the keystone distortions 20 
Using the magnify feature . . . . . . . 21 
Freezing the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 
Temporarily blanking the scree
n . . 21 
Operating the computer screen . . . 22
Multifunctional settings . . . . 23 
Using the menu function  . . . . . . . . 23
Contents
Contents
EASY Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 
Aspect, Keystone, Mode, Bright, 
Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness, 
Whisper, Mirror, Reset, Filter time, 
Language, Go to advanced menu
PICTURE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 
Bright, Contrast, Gamma, Color temp, 
Color, Tint, Sharpness, Progressive,
 
My memory
IMAGE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 
Aspect, Over scan, V. position, H. 
position, H. phase, H. size, Auto adjust
INPUT Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 
Color space, Component, Video format, 
Frame lock, Information
SETUP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 
Keystone, Whisper, Mirror, Volume
SCREEN Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 
Language, Menu position, OSD bright, 
Blank, Start up, MyScreen,  
MyScreen lock, Message
OPTION Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 
Search, Auto off, Lamp time, Filter time, 
Service
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 
Air filte
r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 
Other care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Troubleshootin
g . . . . . . . . . . 43 
Related messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 
Regarding the indicator lamps . . . . 45 
Phenomena that may easily be 
mistaken for machine defects . . . . 47
Specification
s . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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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 for reducing acoustic noise to realize quieter 
operation. It is perfect for use in low luminance rooms where low noise is more 
important than brightness.
 Rich Connectivity
This projector has a variety of I/O ports. It can be easily connected to many 
signal sources like PC, DVD and so on. The rich connectivity provides you 
more options to make your presentation impressive.
 Compact Body
Even with its many features, this projector is extremely compact and slim, 
which gives you more flexibility and usability to use it where you want.
Preparations
About contents of  package
Your projector should come with the item s shown below. Contact immediately your 
dealer if anything is missing.
NOTE
  • Keep the original packing materials for future reshipment. For 
moving the projector, be sure to use the original packing material
. Use special 
caution for the lens part.
Projector
Remote control
(with two AA batteries)
Power cord
(US, UK, EUROPE)
Filter cover 
bottom-up use VGA cableSoft caseBase
Operator's Guide
Product SafetyGuide
Quick Start Guide
Warranty
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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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video audio in
1
rgb in1
contro
l rgb in2
rgb out
audio in2audio out
USB
S-video
component video
CB/PBCR/PR
Lens (17) 
Filter cover (41)
(Air filter and intake vent 
are inside.)
Elevator button (8) 
Elevator foot (8) 
Remote sensor (16)
Zoom knob (19)
Focus ring (19)
Vent (6)
AC inlet (14)
Power switch (17)
Elevator button (8) 
COMPONENT VIDEO ports (13)YCB/PBCR/PR
S-VIDEO port (13)
VIDEO port (13) CO
NTROL  port
 (12)
Projector
Lamp door (Lamp unit is inside.) (39)
Elevator foot (8) 
Bottom side
Speaker
Front-Right side
Rear-Left side
Control buttons
(See the following page.) (5)
Ports 
(See below.)
Vent (6)
AUDIO OUT port (12)
Ports
AUDIO IN1 port (12)
AUDIO IN2 port (12)
USB port (22)
Restart switch (*) (47)
RGB IN1 port (12)
RGB IN2 port (12)
RGB OUT port (12)
Kensington lock slot  
						

							
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powert e m
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menu

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) 
VOLUME button (18) 
PAGE UP button
 (22) 
MUTE button (18) 
PAGE DOWN button
 (22) 
KEYSTONE button
 (20) 
MENU button (23)
ENTER button (23)
RESET button
 (23)
Control buttons
VIDEO RGBSEARCHST
ANDBY/ON
FREEZEOFF
ONMAGNIFY
ASPECT AUTOBLANK
HOMEPAGE UP
PAGE DOWNENDMUTE
VOLUME
KEYSTONE
POSITION
ES
C ENTE
RMENU
RESE
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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 filter cover for bottom-
up use. And in the case of a ceiling installation or the like, contact your dealer 
before installation. 
►Place the projection in a cool place, and pay attention enough to ventilation. 
The high temperature of the projector could cause a fire, a burn and/or 
malfunction to the projector.
•  Don’t stop up, block and cover the projector's vents.
•  Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides and other objects such as 
walls.
• Don’t place the projector on a metallic thing or anything weak in heat.
•  Don’t place the projector on a carpet, cushion or bedding.
•  Don’t place the projector in direct sunlight or near a hot object such as heater.
•   Put nothing about lens and vents of the projector. Put nothing on the projector.
•  Put nothing that is sucked or sticks to the bottom of projector. This projector 
has some intake vents also on the bottom.
►Do not place the projector on the place that gets wet. Damping the projector 
or inserting liquid in the  projector could cause a fire, an electric shock and/or 
malfunction to the projector.
•  Don’t place the projector in a bathroom or the outdoors.
•   Put nothing containing the liquid near the projector.
CAUTION  ►Avoid a smoky, humid or dusty place. Placing the projector 
in such place could cause a fire, an electric shock and/or malfunction to the 
projector.
• Don’t place the projector near a humidifier, a smoking space or a kitchen.
• Put nothing containing the liquid near the projector.
►Adjust the direction of the projector to keep light from directly hitting the 
projector's remote sensor. 
						

							
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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)
250(6.4)7.6(303)9.2(361)38(15)343(135)
300(7.6)9.2(363) 11.0(433)46(18)411(162)
(a) Screen size [inch (m)](b) Projection distance [m (inch)](c) Screen height [cm (inch)]min.max.downup
30(0.8)1.0(38)1.2(46)-1(0)39(15)
40(1.0)1.3(52)1.6(62)-2(-1)51(20)
50(1.3)1.6(65)2.0(77)-2(-1)64(25)
60(1.5)2.0(78)2.4(93)-2(-1)77(30)
70(1.8)2.3(91)2.8(109)-3(-1)90(35)
80(2.0)2.7(105)3.2(125)-3(-1)103(41)
90(2.3)3.0(118)3.6(140)-4(-1) 116(46)
100(2.5)3.3(131)4.0(156)-4(-2)129(51)
120(3.0)4.0(158)4.8(188)-5(-2)154(61)
150(3.8)5.0(197)6.0(235)-6(-2)193(76)
200(5.1)6.7(264)8.0(314)-8(-3)257(101)
250(6.4)8.4(330)10.0(393)-10(-4)322(127)
300(7.6)10.1(396)12.0(472)-12(-5)386(152)
Arrangement
Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection 
distance.
The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen (S55: 800x600 pixels, 
X45/X55: 1024x768 pixels).
(a) The screen size (diagonal)
(b) Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%)
(c) The height of the screen (±10%)
Setting up
At 16:9  screen
At 4:3 screen
(c) up
(b)
(c)  down
4:3
(a)
16:9
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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 using the elevator buttons to adjust the 
elevator feet.
►Except for inclining by the elevator feet adjustment, place the projector 
horizontally.
You can use the elevator feet to make adjustments if the surface on which you 
need to set the projector is uneven or if you otherwise need to adjust the angle of 
projection. The adjustment range of the elevator feet is 0 to 9 degrees.
1. After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, press and hold in the 
elevator buttons  while holding the projector. 
   The elevator buttons and the elevator feet are on the both sides.
2. Raise or lower the projector to the desired height and the release the elevator 
buttons.  
   When you release the elevator buttons, the elevator feet will lock into position.
3. As necessary, you can also finely adjust the height of the projector by twisting 
the elevator feet by hand.
Elevator feetElevator button
Setting up 
						

							
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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, slowly flip over the 
projector, so that the bottom is facing up. 
3. Put the base on the bottom of the projector as shown in the figure. Then slide 
it to the front of the projector until it locks into position.  To remove it, slide the 
base to the back of the projector pinching the lever of the base.
4. Slowly turn the projector so that the top is facing up.
BaseLeverBottom of the projector
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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 accessory fi lter cover 
for bottom-up use. It is higher than usual filter cover, to keep the space for intake 
ventilation. Please change in the following procedure.
1. After making sure that the projector is cool adequatel y, slowly turn the 
projector so that the lens-side is facing up. Please be careful for a projector 
not to fall. While the projector is placed lens-side up, hold the projector.
2. Please unhook the claw of the filter cover using a minus screwdriver or 
similar, and remove the filter cover
.
3. Replace the filter cover for bottom-up use and snap it back into place.
4. Slowly turn the projector so that the top is facing up.
Filter cover’s claw
To setFilter cover’s claw
Filter cover 
To remove
Filter  cov
er for bottom-up use