3M Projector X55I Owner's Manual

1S55i/X55iMultimedia ProjectorOperator's GuideThank you for purchasing this projector.WARNING ►Before using this product, please read the "

10Setting upUsing the Security BarWARNING ►Do not use the security bar to prevent the projector from falling. Dropping or knocking over the projector

11Setting upConnecting your devicesCAUTION ►Turn off all devices prior to connecting them to the projector. Attempting to connect a live device to th

12Setting upExamples of connection with a computer * In the default setting, the AUDIO IN1 port is the audio port for the RGB IN1 and RGB IN2 ports. T

13Y RLAUDIO IN2AUDIO OUTCONTROL RGB IN1RGB IN2USBRGB OUTAUDIO IN1VIDEOS-VIDEOCB/PBCR/PRKY RLAUDIO IN2AUDIO OUTCONTROL RGB IN1RGB IN2USBRGB OUTAUDIO IN

14Connecting power supplyWARNING ►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/o

15Putting batteriesWARNING ►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed. Improper use may result in battery explosion, cracki

16Using the remote controlCAUTION ►Be careful in handling the remote control.• Do not drop or expose the remote control to physical impact.• Do not g

17Power on/offPower on/offWARNING ►When the power is on, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens of projector. Also do not peep at the i

18OperatingOperatingAdjusting the volume1. Press the VOLUME button on the remote control. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting t

19Adjusting the zoom and focus1. Use the zoom ring to adjust the screen size. 2. Use the focus ring to focus the picture.OperatingSelecting an aspect

2About this manual . . . . . . . . . . 1Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Projector features . . . . . . . . . . 3Preparations . . . . .

20OperatingUsing the automatic adjustment feature1. Press the AUTO button on the remote control.  For an RGB signal The vertical position, the horiz

21Using the magnify feature1. Press the ON button of MAGNIFY on the remote control. The “MAGNIFY” indication will appear on the screen (although the

22Freezing the screen1. Press the FREEZE button on the remote control. The “FREEZE” indication will appear on the screen, and the projector will ente

23OperatingOperating the computer screenCAUTION ►Mistaken use of the mouse/keyboard control could damage your equipment. • While using this function,

24Multifunctional settingsMultifunctional settingsUsing the menu functionThis projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, SCREEN,

25Multifunctional settingsEASY MenuItem DescriptionASPECTUsing the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for aspect ratio. See the ASPECT item in the IMAGE me

26Multifunctional settingsItem DescriptionMIRRORUsing the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for mirror status.See the MIRROR item in the SETUP menu (34).

27Multifunctional settingsPICTURE MenuItem DescriptionBRIGHTNESS Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the brightness. : Light  DarkCONTRAST Using the but

28Multifunctional settingsItem DescriptionCOLOR TEMPUsing the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode of color temperature.HIGH  MIDDLE  LOW  CUSTOM To a

29Multifunctional settingsItem DescriptionPROGRESSIVEUsing the buttons ▲/▼ switches the progress mode.TV  FILM  TURN OFF• This function is performed

3Projector features / PreparationsProjector featuresThis projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC/PAL/SECAM, Component (S

30Multifunctional settingsIMAGE MenuItem DescriptionASPECTUsing the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for aspect ratio. For an RGB signal4:3  16:9  NORM

31Multifunctional settingsItem DescriptionH SIZEUsing the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the horizontal size.Large  Small• This item can be selected only for an

32Multifunctional settingsINPUT MenuItem DescriptionCOLOR SPACEUsing the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for color space. AUTO  RGB  SMPTE240  REC709

33Multifunctional settingsINPUT Menu (continued)Item DescriptionINFORMATIONSelecting this item displays a dialog titled “INPUT INFORMATION”. It shows

34Multifunctional settingsSETUP MenuItem DescriptionKEYSTONEUsing the buttons ▲/▼ corrects the keystone distortion.Upper in the data  Lower in the da

35Multifunctional settingsSCREEN MenuItem DescriptionLANGUAGEUsing the buttons ▲/▼ switches the OSD (On Screen Display) language.SUOMI  POLSKI  TÜRK

36Multifunctional settingsItem DescriptionSTART UPUsing the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for the start-up screen.The start-up screen is a screen disp

37Multifunctional settingsItem DescriptionMESSAGEUsing the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the message function.TURN ON  TURN OFFWhen the TURN ON is selecte

38Multifunctional settingsOPTION MenuItem DescriptionAUTO SEARCHUsing the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the automatic signal search function.TURN ON  TURN

39Multifunctional settingsItem DescriptionSERVICESelecting this item displays the SERVICE menu.Select an item using the buttons ▲/▼, and press the but

4Part namesPart namesLens (17) Filter cover (42)(Air filter and intake vent are inside.)Elevator button (9) Elevator foot (9) Remote sensor (16)Zo

40MaintenanceMaintenanceLamp WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE►The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can b

41Lamp (continued)A lamp has a finite product life. Using the lamp for long periods of time could cause the pictures darker or the color tone poor. Not

42If the air filter becomes clogged by dust or the like, internal temperatures rise and could cause a fire, a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.

43Maintenance4. Apply a vacuum cleaner to the air filter and the filter cover. Please replace the air filter when it is damaged or too soiled.5. Replace

44MaintenanceWARNING ►Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in, and then allow the projector to cool

45TroubleshootingRelated messagesWhen the unit's power is on, messages such as those shown below may be displayed. When any such message is displ

46TroubleshootingRegarding the indicator lampsLighting and flashing of the POWER indicator, the LAMP indicator, and the TEMP indicator have the meaning

47TroubleshootingRegarding the indicator lamps (continued)POWER indicatorLAMP indicatorTEMP indicatorDescriptionBlinkingIn RedorLightingIn RedTurnedof

48TroubleshootingPhenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defectsWARNING ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke,

49Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued)Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defectReferencepageSound does not

5Y RLAUDIO IN2AUDIO OUTCONTROL RGB IN1RGB IN2USBRGB OUTAUDIO IN1VIDEOS-VIDEOCB/PBCR/PRKAC inlet (14)Power switch (17)Elevator button (9) COMPONENT

50Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued)Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defectReferencepagePictures appear

51SpecificationsSpecificationsNOTE • These specifications are subject to change without notice.Item SpecificationProduct name Liquid crystal projectorLiq

52SpecificationsSpecifications (continued)246mm97mm102mm83mm306mm3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i © 3M 2005. All Rights Reserved.

Intended UseBefore operating this machine, please read this entire manual thoroughly. The 3MTM Multimedia Projectors are designed, built, and tested f

6SEARCH button (19)RGB button (18)VIDEO button (19)ASPECT button (19)HOME button (23)MAGNIFY ON button (21) OFF button (21)END button (23)FREE

7Fastening the lens coverTo avoid losing the lens cover, please fasten it the lens cap to the projector using the strap.1. Fix the strap to the strap

8ArrangementRefer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance.The values shown in the table are calcula

9Adjusting the projector's elevatorCAUTION ►If you press the elevator button without holding the projector, the projector might crash down, over