3M S15 manual Phenomena that may easily be mistaken for machine defects

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Troubleshooting

Phenomena that may easily be mistaken for machine defects (continued)

Phenomenon

No pictures are displayed.

Cases not involving a machine defect

Reference

page

 

The lens cover is closed.

4

1 6

Remove the lens cover

 

 

The signal cables are not correctly connected.

13, 14

Correctly connect the connection cables.

 

 

The brightness is adjusted to an extremely low level.

Adjust the BRIGHT to a higher level using the menu function 25, 27 or the remote control

Colors have a

faded- out

appearance, or

Color tone is

poor.

The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug and play monitor.

Make sure that the computer’s can detect a plug and play monitor using other plug and play monitor.

Color settings are not correctly adjusted.

Perform picture adjustments by changing the COLOR TEMP, COLOR TINT and/or COLOR SPAC E settings, using the menu functions.

COLOR SPACE setting is not suitable.

Change the COLOR SPACE setting to AUTO, RGB, SMPTE240 , REC709 or REC601.

1 3

25 28

32

32

The brightness and/or contrast are adjusted to an extremely low level.

Adjust the BRIGHT and/or CONTRAST settings to a higher level using the menu function.

Pictures appear The WHISPER function is working.

dark. Select the NORMAL to the item WHISPER in the SETUP

menu.

The lamp is approaching the end of its product lifetime.

Replace the lamp.

25 27

26 34

41, 42,

44

Pictures appear

blurry.

Either the focus and/or horizontal phase settings are not properly.

Adjust the focus using the focus ring , and/or H PHASE using the menu function.

The lens is dirty or misty.

Clean the lens by referring to the section “Caring for the

lens”.

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45

NOTE • Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this is a unique characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and such do not constitute or imply a machine defect.

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Contents Thank you for purchasing this projector About this manualContents About contents of package Projector featuresProjector Part namesRemote control ControlsMagnify Fastening the lens cover PreparationsPutting batteries Using the remote control About the filter cover for bottom-up use Setting up Arrangement At 43 screenAt 169 screen Adjusting the projectors elevator About Plug-and-Play capability Connecting your devicesExamples of connection with a VCR/DVD player Examples of connection with a computerConnecting power supply Turning on the power Power on/offTurning off the power Temporarily muting the sound Adjusting the volumeSelecting an input signal OperatingSelecting an aspect ratio Searching an input signalAdjusting the zoom magnifying power Adjusting the focusCorrecting the keystone distortions Using the automatic adjustment featureAdjusting the position  At a video signal S-VIDEO · VideoUsing the partial magnify feature Freezing the screenTemporarily blanking the screen Using the menu function Multifunctional settingsEnter Advanced Menu Main → Easy MenuDialogs for operation ex. Keystone → Advanced Menu Easy Menu Aspect Zoom Keystone Mode Bright Contrast Color TintEasy Menu Sharpness Whisper Mirror Reset Filter Time LanguageGamma #1 Default  #1 Custom  #2 Default#3 Custom  #3 Default  #2 Custom Picture menuPicture menu High  Middle Custom  LOWSharpness Progressive MY Memory TV  Film  Turn OFFLOAD1  LOAD2  LOAD3  LOAD4 SAVE4 SAVE3  SAVE2  SAVE1 Image menu Aspect Over Scan Position H Position PhaseImage menu Size Auto Adjust ExecuteInput menu Color Space Video FormatAuto  Ntsc  PAL  Secam Input menu Frame Lock InformationTurn O N  Turn OFF Normal  Hinvert  Vinvert  H&VINVERT Setup menuZoom Keystone Whisper Mirror Volume Normal  WhisperMenu Position OSD Bright Blank Screen menuStart UP Screen menuMessage Turn on  Turn OFFNo Input is Detected Sync is OUT of Range Option menu Auto Search Auto OFFRGB  S-VIDEO  Video Reset  Cancel Option menuLamp Time Ghost ServiceFactory Reset FAN SpeedLamp MaintenanceLamp Case of replacement by yourselfAir filter Air filter Caring for the lens Caring for the cabinet and remote controlOther care Inside of the projectorTime the lamp timer has counted is approaching 2000 hours There is no input signalRelated messages Related messages Internal portion temperature is risingRegarding the indicator lamps There is a possibility that the interior portion Regarding the indicator lampsIt is time to clean the air filter Cooling fan is not operatingPhenomena that may easily be mistaken for machine defects Power switch is not set to the on positionPhenomena that may easily be mistaken for machine defects Audio Specifi cationsSpecifications Accessories Part Number How to OrderNot included with Basic Packet Part Number DN00821-S15OGENG