Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product X68 3M
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1 X68 Multimedia Projector Operator's Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector . CA UTION ►Before using this product, please read the "Product Safety Guide" and related manuals to ensure the proper use of this product. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.
2 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . 1 Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Projector features . . . . . . . . . . 3 Prepar ations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About contents of package . . . . . . . 3 Par t names . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Projector features / Prepar ations Projector features This projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC/P AL/ SECAM video signals onto a screen. It requires just a little space for installation and gets a large image from short distance.
4 Y VIDEO RGB IN1 RGB IN2 RGB OUT CONTROL AUDIO 1-IN S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO C B /P B C R /P R R-AUDIO 2-L AUDIO-OUT Par t names Lens ( 16 ) Filter cover ( 9,40 ) (Air filter and intake vent are inside.
5 SEARCH button ( 18 ) RGB button ( 17 ) VIDEO button ( 17 ) ASPECT button ( 18 ) MAGNIFY ON button ( 20 ) OFF button ( 20 ) FREEZE button ( 21 ) POSITION button ( 19 ).
6 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 .
7 Ar r angement Refer to the illustrations a nd tables below to determine t he screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1024 x 768 (a) .
8 Adjusting the projector's eleva tor 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 .
9 Setting up About the filter co ver f or bottom-up use WARNING ►Do not replace the filter cover during use or immediately after use. While the projector is connected with a power supply , or the projector is in a high temperature state, handling could cause an electric shock, a fire, a burn and/or malfunction to the projector .
10 Setting up Connecting your de vices CA UTION ►Turn of f all devices prior to connecting them to the projector . Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely loud noises o r other abnor malities that may result in malfunction a nd/or damage to the device and/or projector.
1 1 Setting up Examples of connection with a computer Y VIDEO RGB IN1 RGB IN2 RGB OUT CONTROL AUDIO 1-IN S-VIDE O COMPONENT VIDEO C B /P B C R /P R R-AUDIO 2-L AUDIO-OU T Y VIDEO RGB IN1 RGB IN2 RGB O.
12 Y VIDEO RGB IN1 RGB IN2 RGB OUT CONTROL AUDIO 1-IN S-VIDE O COMPONENT VIDE O C B /P B C R /P R R-AUDIO 2-L AUDIO-OU T Y VIDEO RGB IN1 RGB IN2 RGB OUT CONTROL AUDIO 1-IN S-VIDE O COMPONENT VIDE O C .
13 Setting up Connecting pow er suppl y WARNING ►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electrical shock. • Only use the power cord that came with the projector . If it is damaged, contact your dealer to newly get correct one.
14 Putting batteries WARNING ►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed. Improper use may result in battery explosion, cracking or leakage, which could result in fire, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment.
15 Using the remote contr ol CA UTION ►Be careful in handling the remote control. • Do not drop or expose the remote control to physical impact. • Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet objects.
16 Po wer on/of f Power on/off WARNING ► When the power is on, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens of projector . Also do not peep at the inside of projector through a hole. NO TE • T ur n t he p owe r on /of f i n r igh t or der .
17 Operating Operating Adjusting the v olume 1. Press the VOLUME button on the remote control. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. 2. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to adjust the volume. T o close the dialog and complete the operation, press the VOLUME button again.
18 Operating Adjusting the zoom and f ocus 1. Use the zoom knob to adjust the screen size. 2. Use the focus ring to focus the picture. Selecting an aspect ratio 1. Press the ASPECT button on the remote control. Each time you press the button, the projector switches the mode for aspect ratio in turn.
19 Operating Using the automatic adjustment f eature 1. Press the AUTO button on the remote control. For an RGB signal The vertical position, the horizontal position, the clock phase and the horizontal size will be automatically adjusted. And the aspect ratio will be automatically selected.
20 Using the magnify feature 1. Press the ON button of MAGNIFY on the remote control. The “MAGNIFY” indication will appear on the screen (although the indication will disappear in several seconds with no operation), and the projector will enter the MAGNIFY mode.
21 F r eezing the screen 1. Press the FREEZE button on the remote control. The “FREEZE” indication will appear on the screen, and the projector will enter the FREEZE mode. T o exit the FREEZE mode and restore the screen to normal, press the FREEZE button again.
22 VIDEO RGB SEARCH STANDBY/ON FREEZE OFF ON MAGNIFY ASPECT AUTO BLANK MUTE VOLUME KEYSTONE POSITION ES C ENTE R MENU RESE T VIDEO RG B SEARC H STANDBY/ON FREEZE OFF ON MAGNIFY ASPECT AUTO BLAN K MUTE.
23 Multifunctional settings EASY Menu Item Description ASPECT Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for aspect ratio. See the ASPECT item in the IMAGE menu ( 28 ). 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 .
24 Multifunctional settings Item Description MIRROR Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for mirror status. See the MIRROR item in the SETUP menu ( 32 ). RESET Performing this item resets all of the items of EASY MENU except FIL TER TIME and LANGUAGE.
25 Multifunctional settings PICTURE Menu Item Description BRIGHTNESS Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the brightness. : Light Dark CONTRAST Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the contrast. : Strong Weak GAMMA Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the GAMMA mode.
26 Multifunctional settings Item Description COLOR TEMP Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode of color temperature. HIGH MIDDLE LOW CUSTOM T o 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 the CUSTOM mode.
27 Multifunctional settings Item Description PROGRESSIVE Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the progress mode. TV FILM TURN OFF • This function is performed only for an interlaced signal of a VIDEO input, an S-VIDEO input or CONPONENT VODEO input of 525i (480i) or 625i (576i) signal.
28 Multifunctional settings IMAGE Menu Item Description ASPECT Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for aspect ratio. For an RGB signal 4:3 16:9 NORMAL For a video signal / no signal 4:3 16:9 SMALL • The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the signal.
29 Multifunctional settings Item Description H SIZE Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the horizontal size. Large Small • This item can be selected only for an RGB signal. • When this adjustment is excessive, the picture may not be displayed correctly .
30 Multifunctional settings INPUT Menu Item Description COLOR SP ACE Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for color space. AUTO RGB SMPTE240 REC709 REC601 • This item can be selected only for an RGB signal or a component video signal (except signals of 525i(480i)/625i(576i) from the component video port).
31 Multifunctional settings INPUT Menu (continued) Item Description INFORMA TION Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “INPUT INFORMA TION”.
32 Multifunctional settings SETUP Menu Item Description WHISPER Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns off/on the whisper mode. NORMAL WHISPER • When the WHISPER is selected, acoustic noise and screen brightness are reduced. MIRROR Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for mirror status.
33 Multifunctional settings SCREEN Menu Item Description LANGUAGE Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the OSD (On Screen Display) language. SUOMI POLSKI TÜRKÇE ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTS.
34 Multifunctional settings Item Description ST ART UP Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for the start-up screen. The start-up screen is a screen displayed when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected. MyScreen ORIGINAL TURN OFF MyScreen is a screen you can register as a desired screen.
35 Multifunctional settings Item Description MESSAGE Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the message function. TURN ON TURN OFF When the TURN ON is selected, the following message function works. “AUTO IN PROGRESS” while automatically adjusting ”NO INPUT IS DETECTED” ”SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE” "Searching….
36 Multifunctional settings OPTION Menu Item Description AUTO SEARCH Using the bu ttons ▲/▼ tu rns on/of f the automatic signal search func tion. TURN ON TURN OFF This function works with INPUT , RGB, and VIDEO buttons. When the TURN ON is selected, detecting no signal automatically cycles through input ports in the following order .
37 Multifunctional settings Item Description SERVICE Selecting this item displays the SERVICE menu. Select an item using the buttons ▲/▼, and press the button ► or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item.
38 Maintenance Maintenance Lamp WARNING HIGH VOL T AGE HIGH TEMPERA TURE HIGH PRESSURE ►The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time.
39 Lamp (continued) When the indicators or a message prompt you to replace the lamp, replace the lamp as soon as possible. 1. T urn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the lamp to cool for at least 45 minutes. 2. T o prepare a new lamp, contact your dealer and tell the lamp type number = 78-6969-9797-8 .
40 Maintenance When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter , clean the air filter as soon as possible. Please check and clean the air filter periodically , even if there is no message.
41 Maintenance WARNING ►Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in, and then allow the projector to cool sufficiently . The care in a high temperature state of the projector could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector .
42 T r oubleshooting T roubleshooting R elated messages When the unit's power is on, messages such as those shown below may be displayed. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please follow the instructions described below .
43 T r oubleshooting Related messages (continued) Message Description CHECK THE AIR FLOW The internal temperature is rising. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After having confirmed the following items, please turn the power ON again.
44 T r oubleshooting R e garding the indicator lamps Lighting and flashing of the POWER indicator , the LAMP indicator , and the TEMP indicator have the meanings as described in the table below .
45 T r oubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER indicator LAMP indicator TEMP indicator Description Blinking In Red or Lighting In Red T urned off Blinking In Red The cooling fan is not operating. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes.
46 T r oubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistak en for machine def ects WARNING ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor , excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter , etc.
47 Pheno mena that may be e asy to be mis taken for mach ine defec ts ( conti nued ) Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect Reference page No pictures are displayed. The lens cap is attached. Remove the lens cap. 4, 16 The signal cables are not correctly connected.
48 Specifications Specifications NO TE • These specifications are subject to change without notice. Item Specification Product name Liquid crystal projector Liquid Crystal panel Panel size 1.8 cm (0.7 type) Drive system TFT active matrix Pixels 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) Lens Zoom lens F=1.
49 Specifications Specifications (continued) 265mm 95mm 109mm.
50 Accessories Accessories Accessories ............................................................... Par t Number UHB lamp, 230W .................................................................. 78-6969-9797-8 Air Filter ...........................
Intended Use Before operating this machine, please read this entire manual thoroughly . The 3M TM Multimedia Projectors are designed, built, and tested for use indoors, using 3M lamps, 3M ceiling mount hardware, and nominal local voltages.
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