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1 S10 C Multimedia Projector Operator's Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. • The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. • The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. • The reproduction, transmission or use of this document or contents is not permitted with[...]
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Projector Features … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 3 Preparation … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 3 Part Names … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 4 The Projector ……………………… 4 Attach ing The Base ･･･････ [...]
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3 ● Ultra High Brightness Crisp, ultra-bright presentations is achieved by using a UHB (ultra high brightness) lamp and a highly efficient optical system. ● Whisper Mode Equipped Special mode is available for reducing projector noise to achieve quieter operation. ● User Memory Function This projector can memorize 4 settings by MY MEMORY funct[...]
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Part Names The Projector Indicates the corresponding reference page Attaching The Base Focus ring Air filter cover (An air filter is inside.) 34 Elevator button 8 Elevator feet 8 Lens (The picture is projected from here.)) Projector (Front/Right) 15 Remote sensor 13 13 Zoom knob 15 1 Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord. Allow the lamp[...]
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5 Control buttons Part Names (continued) The Projector (continued) keystone button t urns on/off the KEYSTONE mode. In the KEYSTONE mode, To adjust the keystone, use the cursor / buttons. 19 power indicator tells the state of power supply. Refer to the section “ Power ON/OFF ” . on/off button prepares for turning the power on/off. temp in[...]
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6 The Remote Control STANDBY/ON button prepares for turning the power on/off. VIDEO button toggles between the signal ports of video , s-video and component video . MENU button opens/closes the menu. RGB button selects the input signal of rgb port. BLANK button blanks the screen temporarily. SEARCH button searches for an input signal between the fo[...]
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7 Setting Up Arrangement WARNING • Install the projector in a suitable environment according to instructions of the “ Product Safety Guide ” and this manual. • The power outlet should be close to the projector and easily accessible. Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance. The values [...]
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8 Adjusting The Projector's Elevator CAUTION • If you press the elevator buttons 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 e[...]
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9 Connecting Y our Devices WARNING • Incorrect connecting could result in fire or electrical shock. Whenever attempting to connect other devices to the projector, please thoroughly read the " Product Safety Guide", this manual and the manual of each device to be connected. CAUTION • TURN OFF ALL DEVICES prior to connecting them to the[...]
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10 Please refer to the following for connecting your devices. See the rear of the projector. You can see the ports. Connecting to a computer RGB out RGB cable (D-sub 15 pin) Audio out Audio cable (Stereo mini) RS-232C port RS-232C cable Connecting to a DVD/VCR player Video out Audio out (L) Audio/Video cable Audio out (R) If using a SCART RGB input[...]
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11 1 Connect the connector of the power cord to the AC inlet of the projector. 1 2 Firmly plug the power cord’s plug into the outlet. WARNING • Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord as incorrect or faulty connections may result in FIRE and/or ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Please adhere to the “ Product Safety Guide ” and the following[...]
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12 CAUTION Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed. Improper use may result in battery cracking or leakage, which could result in fire, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment. • Keep the battery away from children and pets. • Be sure to use only the batteries specified for use with the remote control.[...]
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13 Operating The Remote Control ATTENTION • Do not drop or otherwise expose the remote control to physical impact. • Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet objects. Doing so 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[...]
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14 Power ON/OFF T ur ning On The Power WARNING • When the power is ON, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens or vents of the projector. • Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector before the connected devices. Power off the projector after the connected devices. NOTE 1 Make sure that the power cord is fi[...]
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15 VIDEO ASPECT VOLUME MAGNIFY AUTO BLANK RGB SEARCH ON VIDEO ASPECT VOLUME MAGNIFY AUTO BLANK RGB SEARCH ON Selecting An Input Signal 1 2 Use the zoom ring to adjust the screen size. 3 Selecting a RGB signal When th e button is pressed, the projector switches to the rgb port. Selecting a video signal control or video button of the projector . As i[...]
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16 T ur ning Off The Power • Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector before the connected devices. Power off the projector after the connected devices. NOTE 1 Press the button of the projector projector or the remote control. The message “ Power off? ” will appear on the screen for approximately 5 seconds. 2 Press [...]
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17 Operating Adjusting The V olume T emporarily Muting The Sound 1 Press the VOLUME button. As illustrated on the right, a dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. 2 Use the / buttons to adjust the volume. Press the VOLUME button again to close the dialog and complete this operation. (Even if you don't do anything, [...]
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18 Adjusting The Position 1 Press the POSITION button. As illustrated on the right, a dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the position. 2 Use the ,,, buttons to adjust the position. When you want to initialize the position, press the RESET button during adjustment. Press the POSITION button again to close the dialog and complet[...]
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19 Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature Correcting Keystone Distortions VIDEO ASPECT MUTE KEYSTONE FREEZE MENU POSITION ENTER ESC RESET VOLU ME MAGNIFY AUT O BLANK RGB SEARCH OFF ON VIDEO ASPECT MUTE KEYSTONE FREEZE MENU POSITION ENTER ESC RESET VOLU ME MAGNIFY AUT O BLANK RGB SEARCH OFF ON • The automatic adjustment operation requires approxim[...]
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20 Using The Magnify Feature Freezing The Scr een 1 Press the MAGNIFY (ON) button. The projector enters MAGNIFY mode. 2 Press the POSITION button, then use the ,,, buttons to select the area to zoom. Press the POSITION button again to finalize the zoom area. 3 Use the , buttons to adjust the zoom level. Press the MAGNIFY (OFF) button to exit MAGNIF[...]
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21 Signal Searching Selecting The Aspect Ratio 1 Press the SEARCH button. Cycle through input signals, displaying the images of retrieved signals. If no signal is found, returns to the signal that was selected before the search was begun. • May not function properly with some input signals. • The signal searching function takes about 10 seconds[...]
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22 This projector has the following menus: MAIN, PICTURE-1, PICTURE-2, INPUT, AUTO, SCREEN, OPTION. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods. The basic operations of these menus are as follows. 1 Press the MENU button. The menu display appears on the screen. 2 Use the / buttons to select a menu , then press the or ENTER button. The di[...]
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23 MAIN Menu With the MAIN menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. MENU MAIN PICTURE-1 PICTURE-2 INPUT AUT O SCREEN OPTION KEYSTONE BRIGHT CONTRAST ASPECT WHISPER MIRROR LANGUA GE [Language] +0 +0 +0 4:3 NORMAL NORMAL ENGLISH : SELECT Item Description [...]
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24 PICTURE - 1 Menu With the PICTURE - 1 menu, the items shown in the Table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. MENU MAIN PICTURE-1 PICTURE-2 INPUT AUT O SCREEN OPTION GAMMA COLOR BAL R COLOR BAL G COLOR BAL B SHARPNESS COLOR TINT MY MEMORY NORMAL +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 SA VE1 : SELECT I[...]
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25 Item Description MY MEMORY Load/Save a Setting: Selecting one from the following and then pressing the or the ENTER button performs each function. LOAD1 ⇔ LOAD2 ⇔ LOAD3 ⇔ LOAD4 ⇒ SAVE1 ⇔ SAVE2 ⇔ SAVE3 ⇔ SAVE4 • This projector has 4 memories called M1, M2, M3 and M4 for settings. Performing the SAVE1, SAVE2, SAVE3 or SAVE4 puts th[...]
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26 PICTURE - 2 Menu With the PICTURE - 2 menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. MENU MAIN PICTURE-1 PICTURE-2 INPUT AUT O SCREEN OPTION V POSITION H POSITION H PHASE H SIZE OVER SCAN RESET 20 142 31 1344 95 : SELECT Item Description V POSITION Adjust [...]
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INPUT Menu With the INPUT menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. MENU MAIN PICTURE-1 PICTURE-2 INPUT AUT O SCREEN OPTION COLOR SP ACE COMPONENT VIDEO FRAME LOCK 3D-YCS VIDEO NR PROGRESSIVE INFORMA TION AUT O COMPONENT AUT O TURN ON NORMAL LOW TURN OFF[...]
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28 Item Description VIDEO NR Select a Noise Reduction Mode: HIGH ⇔ MIDDLE ⇔ LOW • This function performs only at a VIDEO input or a S-VIDEO input. At a VIDEO input of NTSC 3.58, this function performs only when the TURN OFF is selected under the 3D-YCS. • When the HIGH, the MIDDLE or the LOW is selected, the noise on screen is reduced accor[...]
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29 MENU MAIN PICTURE-1 PICTURE-2 INPUT AUT O SCREEN OPTION ADJUST POWER OFF SEARCH RESET 0 min TURN ON : SELECT AUTO Menu With the AUTO menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. Item Description ADJUST Automatically Adjust the Picture: Pressing the or th[...]
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30 SCREEN Menu With the SCREEN menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. : SELECT MENU MAIN PICTURE-1 PICTURE-2 INPUT AUT O SCREEN OPTION BLANK ST ART UP MENU POSITION MESSAGE RESET BLACK TURN ON TURN ON Item Description BLANK Select a Blank Screen Color[...]
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31 OPTION Menu With the OPTION menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. : SELECT MENU MAIN PICTURE-1 PICTURE-2 INPUT AUT O SCREEN OPTION VOLUME SCREEN TYPE LAMP TIME FIL TER TIME RESET 16 4:3 1234h 21h Item Description VOLUME Adjust Volume: High ⇔ Low[...]
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32 Lamp 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. In addition, when the bulb bursts, it is possible for shards of g[...]
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33 1 Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord. Allow the lamp bulb to cool for at least 45 minutes. 6 Insert the new lamp, and tighten the 2 screws firmly to lock it in place. Slide the lamp door into place until it locks into position. Slowly turn the projector so that the top is facing up. 3 After making sure that the projector has coole[...]
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34 Air Filter Caring For The Air Filter The air filter should be cleaned about every 100 hours. If the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter (see the section “ Related Messages ” and “ Regarding The Indicator Lamps ” ), clean the air filter as soon as possible. If the air filter becomes clogged by dust or the like, int[...]
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35 Replacing The Air Filter Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord. 2 4 3 6 Reset the filter timer. (1) Turn on the projector. While the projector running, press the MENU button to open the menu. (2) Choose the “ OPTION ” on the menu using the / button, then press the button or ENTER button. (3) Choose the “ FILTER TIME ” using t[...]
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36 Other Care WARNING • Please carefully read the “ Product Safety Guide”. • Before replacing the air filter, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in. ATTENTION • Do not use cleaners or chemicals other than those listed below, including benzene and paint thinner. • Do not use aerosols or sprays. • Do no[...]
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37 T roubleshooting 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 respond as described below. If the same message is displayed after the treatment, or if a message other than the following appears, please contact your dealer or service[...]
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38 W i pe the dust- detecting window by using a soft T roubleshooting (continued) Related Messages (continued) Message Description CLEAN THE AIR FILTER POWER OFF FIRST, THEN CLEAN THE AIR FILTER. AFTER CLEANING THE AIR FILTER, RESET THE FILTER TIMER. A note of precaution when cleaning the air filter. Please immediately turn the power OFF, and clean[...]
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39 ATTENTION • When the interior portion has become overheated, for safety purposes, the power source is automatically turned off, and the indicator lamps may also be turned off. In such a case, press the “ ○ ” (power OFF) side of the main power switch, and wait at least 45 minutes. After the unit has sufficiently cooled down, please make c[...]
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40 power indicator lamp indicator temp indicator Description Lighting or blinking in red Turned off Blinking in red The cooling fan is not operating. Turn the power OFF and wait at least 20 minutes. After the unit has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the following item, and then resent the power to ON. • Is there no foreign m[...]
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41 WARNING • Please carefully read the “ Product Safety Guide”. 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. Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects • Although bright spots or d[...]
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42 Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect, and Items to be confirmed Reference pages Pictures appear dark. The brightness setting and/or contrast setting has not been properly adjusted. Perform picture adjustments by changing the BRIGHT and/or CONTRAST settings, etc. 23 The WHISPER mode is the current setting. Change (by releasing) from th[...]
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Item Specification Product name Liquid crystal projector Liquid crystal panel Panel size 1.4 cm (0.55 type) Drive system TFT active matrix Pixels 480,000 pixels (800 horizontal x 600 vertical) Lens Zoom lens F=1.6 ~ 1.8 f=16.8 ~ 20.1 mm Lamp 130W UHB Speaker 1.0W Power supply AC100 ~ 120V, 2.4A / AC220 ~ 240V, 1.1A Power consumption 220W Temperatur[...]
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44 Acccessories..................................................................................Part Number UHB lamp, 1 3 0W . .................. .........................................................78-6969- ____ - _ Air Filter ..........................................................................................78-8118- ____ - _ Power cor[...]
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Intended Use Before operating this machine, please read this entire manual thoroughl y . The 3M TM Multimedia Projectors are designed, built, a nd 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 d[...]