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S55i/X55i

Multimedia Projector

Operator's Guide

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Summary of content (54 pages)

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S55i/X55i Multimedia Projector Operator's Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►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. About this manual Various symbols are used in this manual. The meanings of these symbols are described below.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Content Content  About this manual . . . . . . . . . . 1 Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Projector features . . . . . . . . . . 3 Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About contents of package . . . . . . . 3 Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Projector features / Preparations Projector features This projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC/PAL/ SECAM, Component (SD, HD) 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 180W UHB (Ultra High Brightness) lamp gives you a higher brightness image on a screen.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Part names Part names Projector  Control buttons (6) Lamp door (41) (Lamp unit is inside.) Remote sensor (16) Speaker Zoom ring (19) Security bar (10) (Use for attaching a commercial anti-theft chain or wire.) Focus ring (19) Vent (7) Elevator button (9) Lens (17) Front-Right side Elevator foot (9) Lens cover (3) Filter cover (42) (Air ﬁlter and intake vent are inside.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Part names Power switch (17) AC inlet (14) Elevator button (9) Ports (See below.) Elevator foot (9) Rear-Left side CONTROL port (12) AUDIO-OUT port (12) AUDIO IN2 L/R port (13) (In the default setting, the AUDIO IN2 L/R port is the audio port for the VIDEO, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT VIDEO ports, however it is possible to change the settings.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Part names Control buttons LAMP indicator (46, 47) TEMP indicator (46, 47) Cursor buttons ▲,▼,◄,► (24) POWER indicator (17) STANDBY/ON button (17) INPUT button (18) Remote control SEARCH button (19) STANDBY/ON button (17) RGB button (18) VIDEO button (19) ASPECT button (19) HOME button (23) MAGNIFY ON button (21) OFF button (21) STANDBY/ON VIDEO RGB AUTO BLANK HOME PAGE UP VOLUME END PAGE DOWN MUTE ASPECT MAGNIFY SEARCH OFF FREEZE PAGE UP
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i 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. • Do not 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 cleaning the air ﬁlter.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Setting up Arrangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Setting up Adjusting the projector's elevator 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. ►Do not incline the projector rightward or leftward. Also do not incline it backward or forward exceeding 9 degrees.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Setting up Using the Security Bar WARNING ►Do not use the security bar to prevent the projector from falling. Dropping or knocking over the projector may cause damage or injury. CAUTION ►The security bar is not a comprehensive theft prevention measure. It is intended to be used as an extra theft prevention measure. A commercial anti-theft chain or wire can be attached to the security bar on the projector. to attach 1.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Setting up Connecting your devices CAUTION ►Turn off all devices prior to connecting them to the projector. Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector. ►Use the accessory cable or a designated-type cable for the connection. Some cables have to be used with core set. A too long cable may cause a certain picture degradation.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Setting up Examples 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. To change the settings, refer to the AUDIO item in the SETUP menu.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Setting up Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player * In the default setting, the AUDIO IN2 L/R port is the audio port for the VIDEO, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT VIDEO ports. To change the settings, refer to the AUDIO item in the SETUP menu.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Setting up Connecting power supply 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. • Only plug the power cord into an outlet rated for use with the power cord's speciﬁed voltage range. • Never modify the power cord.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Remote control Remote control 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. • Be sure to use only the batteries speciﬁed. Do not use batteries of different types at the same time. Do not mix a new battery with used one.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Remote control Using the remote control CAUTION ►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. It may result in malfunction. • Remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place if you won’t be using the remote control for an extended period. • Replace the batteries whenever the remote control starts malfunctioning.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Power on/off 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. NOTE • Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector prior to the connected devices. Power off the projector later than the connected devices. Turning on the power 1.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Operating Operating Adjusting the volume the VOLUME button on the remote control. 1. Press A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to adjust the volume. 2. Use To close the dialog and complete the operation, press the VOLUME button again. Even if you don’t do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Operating Selecting an input signal (continued) the VIDEO button on the remote control to select an 1. Press input for video signal. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its video input port as below.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature 1. Press the AUTO button on the remote control. STANDBY/ON VIDEO RGB SEARCH  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. Make sure that the application window is set to its maximum size prior to attempting to use this feature. A dark picture may still be incorrectly adjusted.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Operating STANDBY/ON VIDEO Correcting the keystone distortions the KEYSTONE button on the remote control. A 1. Press dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in correcting the RGB AUTO BLANK HOME PAGE UP VOLUME END PAGE DOWN ASPECT MAGNIFY SEARCH ON MUTE distortion. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to correct the distortion. To close the dialog and complete this operation, press the KEYSTONE button again.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Operating STANDBY/ON VIDEO Freezing the screen RGB AUTO BLANK HOME PAGE UP VOLUME END PAGE DOWN MUTE ASPECT the FREEZE button on the remote control. 1. Press The “FREEZE” indication will appear on the screen, and the MAGNIFY SEARCH ON projector will enter the FREEZE mode. To exit the FREEZE mode and restore the screen to normal, press the FREEZE button again.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Operating Operating the computer screen CAUTION ►Mistaken use of the mouse/keyboard control could damage your equipment. • While using this function, please connect only with a computer. • Before connecting, read the manuals of the computer you will connect. NOTE • It may not be possible to control notebook PC, and other computers with built-in pointing device (e.g. track ball), using this remote control.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Multifunctional settings Multifunctional settings Using the menu function STANDBY/ON VIDEO RGB SEARCH This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, SCREEN, OPTION, and EASY MENU. EASY MENU cosists of functions often used, and the other menus are classiﬁed into each purpose. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods. The basic operations of these menus are as follows.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Multifunctional settings EASY Menu EASY MENU With the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control. Then perform it referring to the following table. Item ASPECT 4:3 +0 KEYSTONE MODE NORMAL +0 BRIGHTNESS +0 CONTRAST +0 COLOR +0 TINT 3 SHARPNESS WHISPER NORMAL MIRROR NORMAL RESET FILTER TIME 0h LANGUAGE ENGLISH Go To Advance Menu...
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Multifunctional settings EASY Menu (continued) Item MIRROR Description Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for mirror status. See the MIRROR item in the SETUP menu (34). RESET Performing this item resets all of the items of EASY MENU except FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE. A dialog is displayed for conﬁrmation. Selecting RESET using the button ▲ performs resetting. FILTER TIME Performing this item resets the ﬁlter timer which counts usage time of the air ﬁlter.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Multifunctional settings PICTURE Menu With the PICTURE menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Select 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 execute the item. Then perform it referring to the following table.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Multifunctional settings PICTURE Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode of color temperature. HIGH  MIDDLE  LOW  CUSTOM To adjust CUSTOM COLOR TEMP Selecting the CUSTOM and then pressing the ENTER : button ► or the ENTER button displays a dialog OFFSET GAIN to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and/or GAIN R G B R G B of the CUSTOM mode. OFFSET adjustments change the color intensity on the whole tones of the test pattern.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Multifunctional settings PICTURE Menu (continued) 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. • When TV or FILM is selected, the screen image will be sharp. FILM adapts to the 2-3 Pull-Down conversion system.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Multifunctional settings IMAGE Menu With the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select 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 execute the item. Then perform it referring to the following table.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Multifunctional settings IMAGE Menu (continued) Item H SIZE AUTO ADJUST EXECUTE Description 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. In such a case, please reset the adjustment by pressing the RESET button on the remote control during this operation. Selecting this item performs the automatic adjustment feature.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Multifunctional settings INPUT Menu With the INPUT menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Select 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 execute the item. Then perform it referring to the following table.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Multifunctional settings INPUT Menu (continued) Item Description Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “INPUT INFORMATION”. It shows the information about the current input. INPUT-INFORMATION RGB 1024x768 @60.0 FRAME LOCK INFORMATION INPUT-INFORMATION S-VIDEO SECAM AUTO INPUT-INFORMATION COMPONENT 576i @50 SCART RGB • The “FRAME LOCK” message on the dialog means the frame lock function is working.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Multifunctional settings SETUP Menu With the SETUP menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Select 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 execute the item. Then perform it referring to the following table.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Multifunctional settings SCREEN Menu With the SCREEN menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Select 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 execute the item. Then perform it referring to the following table.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Multifunctional settings SCREEN Menu (continued) Item Description 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 START UP MyScreen is a screen you can register as a desired screen.The ORIGINAL screen is the existing standard screen. When TURN OFF is selected, the BLACK screen is used.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Multifunctional settings SCREEN Menu (continued) Item MESSAGE Description 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….” while searching for the input ”Detecting….
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Multifunctional settings OPTION Menu With the OPTION menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Select 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 execute the item, except for the items LAMP TIME and FILTER TIME. Then perform it referring to the following table.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Multifunctional settings OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description 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. FAN SPEED  AUTO ADJUST  GHOST  KEY LOCK  FILTER MESSAG  FACTORY RESET SERVICE FAN SPEED Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the rotation speed of the cooling fans. The HIGH is the mode for use at highlands etc.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Maintenance Maintenance Lamp WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE 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. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Maintenance Lamp (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. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are recommended. To prepare a new lamp, contact your dealer and tell the lamp type number. Type number = 78-6969-9861-2.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Maintenance Air ﬁlter WARNING ►Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in, then allow the projector to cool sufﬁciently. The care in a high temperature state of the projector could cause an electric shock, a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. ►Use only the air ﬁlter of the speciﬁed type. Do not use the projector with the air ﬁlter and the ﬁlter cover removed. It could result in a ﬁre and/or malfunction to the projector.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Maintenance Air ﬁltre (continued) Apply a vacuum cleaner to the air ﬁlter and the ﬁlter cover. Please replace the air ﬁlter when it is damaged or too soiled. Replace the air ﬁlter in its original position. Secure the air ﬁlter in place by pressing each of the six locations. Make sure there is no dust or dirt remaining after the cover is in place. If any Air ﬁlter’s dust or dirt remains use a vacuum cleaner knob to remove it as when placing the ﬁlter cover on the air ﬁlter.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Maintenance Other care 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. ►Never try to care for the inside of the projector personally. Doing is so dangerous. ►Avoid wetting the projector or inserting liquids in the projector.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Related 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. If the same message is displayed after the remedy, or if a message other than the following appears, please contact your dealer or service company.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Troubleshooting Regarding 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. Please follow the instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, or if an indication other than the following is displayed, please contact your dealer or service company.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) LAMP TEMP POWER indicator indicator indicator Description The cooling fan is not operating. Blinking In Red or Lighting In Red Turned off Blinking In Red Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has sufﬁciently cooled down, please make conﬁrmation that no foreign matter has become caught in the fan, etc., and then turn the power on again.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects 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. should occur. In such cases, immediately turn off the power switch and then disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect The signal cables are not correctly connected. Correctly connect the audio cables. The MUTE function is working. Sound does not come out. Restore the sound pressing the MUTE or VOLUME button on the remote control. The volume is adjusted to an extremely low level. The AUDIO setting is not correct.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect The brightness and/or contrast are adjusted to an extremely low level. Adjust BRIGHTNESS and/or CONTRAST settings to a higher level using the menu function. Pictures appear dark. The WHISPER function is working. 25 Select NORMAL for the WHISPER item in the SETUP menu. 25 The lamp is approaching the end of its product lifetime.
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3M™ Digital Projector S55i/X55i Speciﬁcations Speciﬁcations NOTE • These speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice. Item Product name Liquid Crystal panel Speciﬁcation Liquid crystal projector Panel size 1.5 cm (0.6 type) Drive system TFT active matrix Pixels S55i : 480,000 pixels (800 horizontal x 600 vertical) X55i : 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) Lens Zoom lens F=1.7 ~ 1.9 f=18.9 ~ 22.6 mm Lamp 180W UHB Speaker 1W x 1 Power Supply AC100-120V/3.1A, AC220-240V/1.
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Intended Use Before 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 not been tested and could damage the projector peripheral equipment and/or create a potentially unsafe operating condition.