3M S15 Operation Guide
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S15/X15 Multimedia Projector Operator's Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►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 - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 2
About this manual 1 EASY MENU 25 Contents 2 Projector features 3 Aspect, Zoom, Keystone, Mode, Bright, Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Whisper, Mirror, Reset, About contents of package . . 3 Filter time, Language, Part names 4 Go to advanced menu Projector 4 PICTURE menu 27 - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 3
special caution for the lens part. Projector (with Lens cover) Strap (for Lens cover) VIDEO STANDBY/ON RGB SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY ON OFF FREEZE POSITION VOLUME MUTE KEYSTONE ZOOM -+ MENU ESC ENTER RESET Remote control (with two AA batteries) S15/X15 VGA cable Power cord (US - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 4
Part names Part names Projector Vent (10) Lens (16, 45) Lens cover (6, 16) Front-Right side Focus ring (19) Remote sensor (8) Speaker Elevator button (12) Elevator foot (12) Lamp door (42) (Lamp unit is inside.) Filter cover (9, 10, 43) (Air filter and intake vent are inside.) Control - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 5
Cursor buttons 18~40) STANDBY/ON button (16, 17) LAMP TEMP POWER INPUT MENU STANDBY/ON Part names Remote control SEARCH button (19) RGB button (18) MAGNIFY ON OFF FREEZE VOLUME MUTE KEYSTONE POSITION ZOOM -+ MENU ESC ENTER RESET STANDBY/ON button (16, 17) AUTO button (20) BLANK button - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 6
the lens cover WARNING ►Do not fasten the lens cover 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. Before operating, make sure that the power switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 7
dark, cool and dry place. • Do not give the battery a physical impact. • If you observe a leakage of a battery, wipe out the flower and then replace a battery. If the flower adheres your body or clothes, rinse well with water immediately. • Obey the local laws on disposing a battery. To use the remote - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 8
place if you won't be using the remote control for an extended period. • Replace the batteries whenever the remote control starts to malfunction. • When strong lights such range (such as from an inverter fluorescent lamp) hit the projector's remote sensor, the remote control may not function correctly. Adjust - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 9
replace the filter cover and/or air filter 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 while pulling out it. Filter cover's knob Air filter's knob 3. Slowly turn the projector so that the bottom is - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 10
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 - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 11
for the model S15, or 1024x768 for the model X15. 4:3 (a) 16:9 (a) (c) up (c) down For the model S15 At 4:3 (24) 60 (1.5) 2.0 (80) 13.1 (5) 78.4 (31) 2.2 (87) 1.8 (1) 72.9 (29) 70 (1.8) 2.4 (93) 15.2 (6) 91.4 (36) 2.6 (102) 2.1 (1) 85.1 (34) 80 (2.0) 2.7 (107) 17.4 (7) 104.5 (41) 3.0 (117 - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 12
the power switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and that the projector is cool adequately. 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 - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 13
to connect a laptop computer to the projector, be sure to activate the laptop's RGB external image output (set the laptop to CRT display or to simultaneous LCD and CRT display). For details on how this is done, please refer to the instruction manual of the corresponding laptop computer. • Secure - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 14
Setting up Examples of connection with a computer Audio cable (stereo mini) RS-232C cable RGB cable Audio out RGB out RS-232C K Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player Audio cable (stereo mini) Video cable Audio out Video out K Audio cable (stereo mini) S-Video cable Audio out S- - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 15
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. • Only plug the power cord of the power cord to the AC inlet of the projector. 2. Firmly plug the power cord's plug into the outlet - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 16
OFF FREEZE POSITION VOLUME MUTE KEYSTONE ZOOM -+ MENU ESC ENTER RESET STANDBY/ON button LAMP TEMP POWER INPUT MENU STANDBY/ON POWER indicator Power switch 1. Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to the projector and outlet. 2. Open the lens cover, and set the power - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 17
will appear on the screen for approximately 5 seconds. Power off? 2. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or remote control again while the message is visible. The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER indicator will begin blinking orange. Then the POWER indicator will stop blinking and - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 18
ON OFF FREEZE POSITION VOLUME MUTE KEYSTONE ZOOM -+ MENU ENTER ESC LAMP RESET TEMP POWER INPUT MENU STANDBY/ON 1. Press the RGB button on an input port for video signal. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its video input port as below. S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO STANDBY/ON - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 19
BLANK MAGNIFY ON OFF FREEZE POSITION VOLUME MUTE KEYSTONE ZOOM -+ MENU ESC ENTER RESET Selecting an aspect ratio 1. Press the ASPECT button on the remote control. Each time you press the button, the projector switches the modes for aspect ratio in turn. At a RGB signal NORMAL 4:3 16 - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 20
BLANK At a RGB signal POSITION ZOOM -+ MENU ESC ENTER RESET MAGNIFY ON VOLUME MUTE The vertical position, the horizontal position, the is selected at the VIDEO FORMAT MENU. Refer to Page(32) of this manual. For a component video signal, the signal type is automatically identified, - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 21
MENU ESC ENTER RESET ● The projector automatically exits the FREEZE mode when the input signal changes, or when one of the projector's buttons or ● If the projector continues projecting a still image for long time, the LCD panel might possibly be printed. Do not leave the projector in FREEZE mode - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 22
manual, these functions may not work correctly with some input. VIDEO RGB SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK Using the menu function MAGNIFY VOLUME This projector ASPECT ZOOM KEYSTONE MODE BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR TINT SHRPNESS WHISPER MIRROR RESET FILTER TIME LANGUAGE 4:3 +0 +0 NORMAL +0 +0 +0 +0 +3 - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 23
Go To Easy Menu... ► / ENTER Advanced Menu (Main) EASY MENU ASPECT ZOOM KEYSTONE MODE BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR TINT SHRPNESS WHISPER MIRROR RESET FILTER TIME LANGUAGE 4:3 +0 +0 NORMAL +0 +0 +0 +0 +3 NORMAL NORMAL 0 ENGLISH Go To Advance Menu... 3. To choose the target item EASY MENU Point at - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 24
" on the dialog using the cursor button ▲. Note that items whose functions are performed simultaneously with operation (ex. LANGUAGE, H PHASE etc.) aren't reset. 7. To close the menu Press the MENU button again. Even if you don't do anything, the operation will complete and the menu will disappear - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 25
be performed. Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control. Then perform it referring to the following table. EASY MENU ASPECT ZOOM KEYSTONE MODE BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR TINT SHRPNESS WHISPER MIRROR RESET FILTER TIME LANGUAGE 4:3 +0 +0 NORMAL +0 +0 +0 +0 +3 NORMAL - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 26
and LANGUAGE. Pressing the button ► displays a dialog to make sure. To perform reset, point at RESET using the button ▲. (24) Performing this item resets the filter timer which counts use time of air filter. See the item FILTER TIME of section OPTION menu. (39) Using the buttons ◄/► switches the - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 27
item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button . No pattern Gray scale of 9 steps Ramp Gray scale of 15 steps Eight of equalizing bars corresponds to eight of tone level of test pattern - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 28
the ENTER button. Each time you press the ENTER button, the pattern changes as below. No pattern Gray scale of 9 steps Ramp Gray scale of 15 steps Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the strength of whole color. Strong Weak • This item can be chosen only at a video signal. Using the buttons - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 29
then pressing the button ► or the ENTER button performs each function. LOAD1 LOAD2 LOAD3 LOAD4 MY MEMORY SAVE4 SAVE3 SAVE2 SAVE1 This projector has 4 numbered memories for adjustment data. Performing the LOAD1, LOAD2, LOAD3 or LOAD4 loads the data on the memory whose number corresponds - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 30
menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to progress. Then perform it referring to the following - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 31
may not be displayed correctly. In such a case, please reset the adjustment pressing the RESET button during this operation. Choosing this item performs the automatic at the VIDEO FORMAT MENU. Refer to Page(32) of this manual. For a component video signal, the signal type is automatically identified - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 32
menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to progress. Then perform it referring to the following - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 33
/off. TURN ON TURN OFF • This item performs only at a RGB signal with vertical frequency of 50 to 72 Hz for the model S15, or 50 to 60 Hz for the model X15. • When the TURN ON is selected, a moving picture is displayed more smoothly. • This function may cause a certain degradation of the picture - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 34
signals, this function may not work well. • When the V:INVERT or the H&V:INVERT is selected under the item MIRROR, if the projector screen is inclined or if the projector is angled downward, this function may not work correctly. • When the zoom adjustment is set to the TELE side, this correction may - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 35
menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to progress. Then perform it referring to the following - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 36
, :YES 2. Press the ENTER button when the picture is display. The picture will freeze and the frame for capturing appears. To stop performing, press the RESET or ESC button. 3. Using the buttons adjust the frame position. Please move the frame to the position of the picture which you want to use - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 37
SCREEN menu (continued) Multifunctional settings Item MyScreen Lock MESSAGE Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the MyScreen lock function. TURN ON TURN OFF When the TURN ON is selected, the item MyScreen cannot be performed. Use this function for protecting the current MyScreen. - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 38
INPUT SETUP SCREEN OPTION EASY MENU :SELECT AUTO SEARCH AUTO OFF LAMP TIME FILTER TIME SERVICE TURN OFF 0 0 0 Item AUTO SEARCH Description Using the buttons ports in order of following. Then when an input is found, the projector will stop searching and display the image. RGB S-VIDEO VIDEO - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 39
projector for about 3 seconds displays a dialog to make sure. To perform reset, point at RESET using the button ▲. RESET CANCEL LAMP TIME 0 RESET CANCEL • Please reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp, for correct messages about the lamp. • About the lamp replacement, please - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 40
ghost. FACTORY RESET: To perform reset, point at RESET using the button ▲. By this function, all the items in all of menu will collectively return to the initial setting. Note that the items LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE are not reset. RESET CANCEL FACTORY RESET RESET CANCEL 40 - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 41
there are electrical problems elsewhere besides the lamp. If this happens, contact your local dealer or a service representative. • Handle with care: jolting or scratching could cause the lamp bulb to burst during use. • If the indicators or a message prompts you to replace the lamp (see the section - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 42
so that the top is facing up. Tabs 9. Turn the projector on, and reset the lamp time using the LAMP TIME function of OPTION menu (39). Claws of lamp door Screw marked by arrow NOTE • When the lamp has been replaced after the message of "THE POWER WILL TURN OFF AFTER 0hr." is displayed, complete - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 43
malfunction to the projector. CAUTION ►Please replace the air filter when it is damaged or too soiled, and also when you replace the lamp. When the Filter cover's knobs Air filter's knob Filter cover for bottom-up use Filter cover's knobs 3. Apply a vacuum cleaner to the vent of the projector - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 44
will come even with the replacement lamp for this projector. 5. Position the air fi projector on, and reset the filter time using the FILTER TIME function of OPTION menu. (39) NOTE • Incorrectly resetting of the filter timer (resetting without replacement, or neglect of resetting after replacement - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 45
use cleaner or chemicals other than those listed below. • Do not polish or wipe with hard objects. Inside of the projector In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by your dealer about once every year. Caring for the lens If the lens is - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 46
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Related service company. Although these messages will be automatically disappeared around several minutes, it will be reappeared every time the power is turned on. Message Description CHANGE THE LAMP AFTER REPLACING LAMP, RESET THE LAMP TIMER. The time the lamp - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 47
OFF, and clean or change the air filter by referring to the "Air Filter" section of this manual. After you have cleaned or changed the air filter, please be sure to reset the filter timer (39). NOTE • A lamp has a finite product life. Lamps are characterized by the fact that, after long hours of usage - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 48
the instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed after the treatment, or if an indication other than the following is displayed, please contact your dealer or service company. POWER LAMP TEMP indicator indicator indicator Description Lighting Turned Turned The projector is - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 49
Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER LAMP item SERVICE of Filter". After cleaning or changed the air filter, please be sure to reset lamps may also be turned off. In such a case, press the "" (OFF) side of the power switch, and wait at least 45 minutes. After the projector - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 50
operation sometimes resolves your problem. If the situation cannot be corrected, 2. The projector's microprocessor may need to be reset. Please push the restart switch by using a pin or similar. (17) 3. Some setting may be wrong. Please use the FACTORY RESET function of SERVICE menu in the OPTION - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 51
Troubleshooting function 25, 27 or the remote control. The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug and play monitor. Make sure that the computer's can in the SETUP menu. 26, 34 The lamp is approaching the end of its product lifetime. Replace the lamp. 41, 42, 44 Pictures appear blurry. - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 52
name Liquid Crystal panel Panel size Drive system Pixels Lens Lamp Power Supply Power Consumption Temperature range Size Weight (mass) Ports Specification Liquid crystal projector S15:1.4cm (0.55 type) X15:1.5cm (0.6 type) TFT active matrix S15 : 480,000 pixels (800 horizontal x 600 vertical - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 53
Specifications (continued) Specifications 202 33.5 73 83 69 285 [unit: mm] 53 - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 54
RCA Video cable 78-8118-8482-0 S-Video cable 78-8118-3238-1 Ultra value warranty S15/X15 (US only 78-6969-9796-0 How to Order Please order these parts through your dealer, or contact 3M Customer Service at the following number : In U.S. or Canada : 1-800-328-1371 In other locations, contact - 3M S15 | Operation Guide - Page 55
operating this machine, please read this entire manual thoroughly. The 3MTM Multimedia Projectors are designed, built, and tested for use indoors, using 3M lamps, 3M ceiling mount hardware, and nominal local voltages. The use of other replacement lamps, outdoor operation, or different voltages has
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S15/X15
Multimedia Projector
Operator's Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
WARNING
►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
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