H10 - Video projector 3M - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Video Projector
Brand	3M
Model	H10
Display Technology	LCD
Native Resolution	SVGA (800x600)
Brightness	1200 ANSI Lumens
Contrast Ratio	400:1
Lamp Type	UHP 150W
Lamp Life (Normal Mode)	2000 hours
Dimensions (W x D x H)	300 x 220 x 100 mm
Weight	2.8 kg
Power Consumption	200 W (standby <1 W)
Input Connectors	VGA, Composite, S-Video
Output Connectors	VGA pass-through
Audio	Built-in speaker (1W)
Keystone Correction	Vertical ±15°
Zoom Ratio	1.2x manual
Projection Distance	1.5 - 10 m
Screen Size	40 - 200 inches
Operating Temperature	5°C - 35°C
Maintenance & Cleaning	Clean air filter every 100 hours; lens with soft cloth
Safety Features	Auto power-off, overheat protection
Spare Parts & Repairability	Replaceable lamp module; compatible with 3M spare parts

Frequently Asked Questions - H10 3M

How do I replace the lamp in the 3M H10 projector?

Turn off the projector and unplug it. Wait 30 minutes for the lamp to cool. Remove the lamp cover screw, slide out the old lamp, insert the new lamp, and secure the cover. Reset the lamp timer via the menu.

What is the maximum screen size supported by the H10?

The H10 can project images up to 200 inches diagonally, depending on the distance from the screen.

Can I connect my laptop via HDMI to the H10?

The H10 has VGA, composite, and S-Video inputs. If your laptop only has HDMI, use an HDMI-to-VGA adapter (not included).

How often should I clean the air filter?

Clean the air filter every 100 hours of use. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust. Replace the filter if damaged.

What is the native resolution of the 3M H10?

The native resolution is SVGA (800x600). It can accept signals up to SXGA (1280x1024) by scaling.

How do I perform a factory reset on the H10?

Go to the on-screen menu, select 'Setup' > 'Reset' > 'Factory Defaults'. Confirm with 'Yes'. This will restore all settings to default.

The projector turns off after a few minutes. What could be wrong?

This is likely overheating. Check if the air filter is clogged, ensure proper ventilation, and that the exhaust is not blocked. If the issue persists, the lamp may need replacement.

Can I use the H10 for rear projection?

Yes, the H10 supports rear projection mode. Access the menu and set 'Projection Mode' to 'Rear' to flip the image horizontally.

What type of lamp does the H10 use?

It uses a UHP 150W lamp. Replacement lamp model is 3M LMP-H10 (check compatibility).

Why is the projected image fuzzy?

Adjust the focus ring on the lens. Also, ensure the projector is at the correct distance from the screen. If using a low resolution input, the image may appear soft.

USER MANUAL H10 3M

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Thank you for purchasing this projector.

CAUTION 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.

NOTE • 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 without express written authority.

TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENT :

Contents

Projector Features 3

Preparation 3

Part Names 4

The Projector 4

Attaching The Base 4

The Remote Control 6

Setting Up 7

Arrangement 7

Adjusting The Projector's

Elevator 8

Connecting Your Devices....9

Connecting Power Supply ……11

Remote Control 12

Putting Batteries 12

Operating The Remote Control…13

Power ON/OFF 14

Turning On The Power 14

Selecting An Input Signal ……15

Turning Off The Power 16

Operating 17

Adjusting The Volume ……17

Temporarily Muting The Sound…17

Adjusting The Position ……18

Using The Automatic

Adjustment Feature....19

Correcting Keystone

Distortions 19

Using The Magnify Feature ……20

Freezing The Screen 20

Signal Searching 21

Selecting The Aspect Ratio ……21

Temporarily Blanking

The Screen 21

Multifunctional Settings 22

Using The Menu Functions ……22

MAIN Menu 23

PICTURE-1 Menu 24

PICTURE-2 Menu 26

INPUT Menu 27

AUTO Menu 29

SCREEN Menu 30

OPTION Menu 31

Lamp 32

Replacing The Lamp 33

Air Filter 34

Caring For The Air Filter……34

Replacing The Air Filter 35

Other Care 36

Caring For The Inside

Of The Projector 36

Caring For The Lens 36

Caring For The Cabinet

And Remote Control 36

Troubleshooting 37

Related Messages 37

Regarding

The Indicator Lamps 39

Phenomena That May Easily Be

Mistaken For Machine Defects …41

Specifications 43

Accessories 44

Projector Features

This multimedia projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC / PAL / SECAM video signals onto a screen. Little space is required for installation and large images can easily be realized.

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 function.

Partial Magnification Function

Interesting parts of images can be magnified for closer viewing.

Keystone Distortion Correction

Quick correction of distorted images electrically.

Preparation

Please see the "Quick Start Guide". Your projector should come with the items shown there. Contact your dealer anything is missing.

NOTE • Keep the original packing material for future reshipment.

Part Names

The Projector

Attaching The Base

CAUTION • Be careful not to pinch your finger on the occasion of the handling of se.

• Do not hold the base, lens or other project part to move the projector.
• Do not use the base to suspend the projector.
• Do not push or put anything on the both sides of the top of the projector.

Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord. Allow the lamp bulb to cool for at least 45 minutes.

After making sure that the projector has cooled adequately, slowly flip over the projector, so that the bottom is facing up.

Put the base on the bottom of the projector, as shown in the fugure. Then slide it to the back of the projector until it locks into position. To remove it, slide the base to the front of the projector pinching the

Part Names (continued)

The Projector (continued)

Part Names (continued)

The Remote Control

RGB button 16

selects the input signal of rgb port.

VIDEO button 15

toggles between the signal ports of video, s-video and component video.

ASPECT button 21

toggles between the modes for aspect ratio.

MAGNIFY ON/OFF 20

buttons

turns on/off the MAGNIFY mode.

In the MAGNIFY mode,

To move the

magnified area,

(1) Press the POSITION button.

(2) Use the cursor buttons to move the picture. (3) Press the POSITION button again to finish.

To shift the magnify level, use the cursor 🔊; ↗ buttons.

FREEZE button 20

froozes/reactivates the picture.

POSITION button 18

turns on/off the POSITION mode. (for RGB input) In the POSITION mode,

21 SEARCH button searches for an input signal between the following signal ports of rgb, video, s-video and component video.

22 ENTER button proceeds to the next

14 STANDBY/ON button

prepares for turning the power on/off.

19 AUTO button

executes automatic adjustment.

21 BLANK button

blanks the screen temporarily.

17 VOLUME button

turns on/off the VOLUME mode. In the VOLUME mode.

To adjust the volume, use the cursor 🔊/ 🔒 buttons.

17 MUTE button

mutes/restores the sound.

19 KEYSTONE

button

turns on/off the KEYSTONE mode.

In the KEYSTONE mode.

To adjust the

keystone,

use the cursor 🔊: 🔒 buttons.

22 MENU button

opens/closes the menu.

22 RESET button

cancels the adjustment in

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 shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen:854×480
(a):Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%)
(b):Distance from the lens center to the top of the screen (±10%)

Reference for
the 16:9 aspect ratio

Screen size[inch [cm]]		(a)		[inch [cm]]		(b)
		Min.		Max.		[inch [cm]]
30	(0.8)	35	(0.9)	43	(1.1)	15	(37)
40	(1.0)	48	(1.2)	67	(1.5)	20	(50)
50	(1.3)	60	(1.5)	72	(1.8)	25	(62)
60	(1.5)	72	(1.8)	87	(2.2)	29	(75)
70	(1.8)	85	(2.2)	101	(2.6)	34	(87)
80	(2.0)	97	(2.5)	116	(3.0)	39	(100)
90	(2.3)	109	(2.8)	131	(3.3)	44	(112)
100	(2.5)	122	(3.1)	146	(3.7)	49	(125)
120	(3.0)	146	(3.7)	175	(4.4)	59	(149)
150	(3.8)	183	(4.7)	219	(5.6)	74	(187)
200	(5.1)	245	(6.2)	293	(7.4)	98	(249)
250	(6.3)	306	(7.8)	366	(9.3)	123	(311)
300	(7.5)	368	(9.3)	440	(11.2)	147	(374)

Reference for
the 4:3 aspect ratio

Screen size[inch [m]]		(a)		[inch [m]]		(b)
		Min.		Max.		[inch [cm]]
30(0.8)		89(1.0)	47(1.2)			18	(46)
40	(1.0)	52	(1.3)	63	(1.6)	24	(61)
50	(1.3)	66	(1.7)	79	(2.0)	30	(76)
60	(1.5)	79	(2.0)	95	(2.4)	36	(91)
70	(1.8)	92	(2.4)	111	(2.8)	42	(107)
80	(2.0)	106	(2.7)	127	(3.2)	48	(122)
90	(2.3)	119	(3.0)	143	(3.6)	54	(137)
100	(2.5)	133	(3.4)	159	(4.0)	60	(152)
120	(3.0)	159	(4.1)	191	(4.8)	72	(183)
150	(3.8)	200	(5.1)	239	(6.1)	90	(229)

Setting Up (continued)

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 elevator feet.

You can use the elevator feet to make adjustments if the surface on which you need to set the projector is uneven or if you otherwise need to adjust the angle of projection. The adjustment range of the elevator feet is 0 to 9 degrees.

1 Press and hold in the elevator buttons.

2 Raise or lower the projector to the desired height and then release the elevator buttons. When you release the elevator buttons, the elevator feet will lock into position.

3 As necessary, you can also finely adjust the height of the projector by twisting the elevator feet by hand.

Elevator feet

Setting Up (continued)

Connecting Your 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 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.

ATTENTION • Make sure that you connect devices to the correct port. Incorrect

connection may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector. Refer to the section "TECHNICAL" of this manual for the pin assignment of connectors and RS-232C communication data.

• Some cables have to be used with core set. Use the accessory cable or a designated-type cable for the connection. For cables that have a core only at one end, connect the core to the projector.
• Secure the screws on the connectors and tighten.
• Whenever attempting 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.

NOTE About Plug-and-Play Capability

• This projector is compatible with VESA DDC 1/2B. Plug-and-Play can be achieved by connecting this projector to computers that are VESA DDC (display data channel)
compatible. Please take advantage of this function by connecting the accessory RGB cable to the rgb port (DDC 1/2B compatible). Plug-and-Play may not work properly if any other type of connection is attempted.
- Plug-and-Play is a system composed of the computer, its operating system and peripheral equipment (i.e. display devices).
- Please use the standard drivers in your computer as this projector is a Plug-and-Play monitor.

NOTE • Some computers may have multiple display screen modes. Use of some of these modes will not be possible with this projector.

- For some RGB input modes, the optional Mac adapter is necessary.

- When the image resolution is chatted on a computer, depending on an input

Setting Up (continued)

Please refer to the following for connecting your devices.

See the rear of the projector. You can see the ports.

Connecting to a computer

Connecting to a DVD/VCR player

If using a SCART RGB input,

If using a \$-video input,

If using a component input,

If using a component input from rgb port,

Setting Up (continued)

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. Please adhere to the "Product Safety Guide" and the following.
- Only plug the power cord into outlets rated for use with the power cord's specified voltage range.
- Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact your dealer to newly get correct one.
- Never modify the power cord. Never attempt to defeat the ground connection of the three-pronged plug.
• Make sure that you firmly connect the power cord to the projector and wall outlet.

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.

Remote Control

Putting Batteries

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. Do not mix new batteries with used ones.
- When inserting batteries, verify that the plus and minus terminals are aligned correctly (as indicated in the remote control).
- When you dispose the battery, you should obey the law in the relative area or country.

1

Remove the battery cover.

Slide back and remove the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.

2

Insert the batteries.

Align and insert the two AA batteries according to their plus and minus terminals (as indicated in the remote control).

3

Close the battery cover.

Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into place.

Remote Control (continued)

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 extended period.

- Replace the batteries whenever the remote control starts to malfunction.

- When strong lights, such as direct sunlight or light from an extremely close range (such as from an inverter fluorescent lamp), hit the projector's remote sensor, the remote control may cause to function. Adjust the direction of the projector to keep light from directly hitting the projector's remote sensor.

- The remote control works with the projector's remote sensor.

- The range of the remote sensor is 3 meters with a 60-degree range (30 degrees to the left and right of the remote sensor).

Also a remote signal reflected in the screen etc. may be available. If it is difficult to send a remote signal to the sensor directly, please try.

- Since the remote control uses infrared light to send signals to the projector (Class1 LED), be sure to use the remote control in an area free from obstacles that could block the remote control's output signal to the projector.

Remote sensor

Power ON/OFF

Turning 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.

NOTE • 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.

1 Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to the projector and outlet.

2 Set the power switch to [1] (ON).

Power switch (ON position)

The power indicator will light orange.

Power switch

3 Press the button of the projector or the remote control.

The projector lamp will light up and the power indicator will begin blinking green.

According to a setup, the projector lamp may light up and the power indicator may begin blinking green, without pressing this button.

When the power is completely on, the indicator will stop blinking and light green.

(STANDBY/ON) button

Power ON/OFF (continued)

Selecting An Input Signal

1

Selecting a RGB signal

Press the RGB button of the remote control or rgb button of the projector.

When the button is pressed, the projector switches to the rgb port.

Selecting a video signal

Press the VIDEO button of the remote control or video button of the projector.

As illustrated below, each time you press the button, the projector switches between its input signal ports. Select the signal you wish to project.

2

Use the zoom ring to adjust the screen size.

3

Use the focus ring to focus the picture.

Power ON/OFF (continued)

Turning Off The Power

NOTE • Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector before the connected devices. Power off the projector alter the connected devices.

1 Press the button of the projector or the remote control.

The message "Power off?" will appear on the screen for approximately 5 seconds.

2 Press the STANDBY/ON button again while "Power off?" 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 light to solid orange when the lamp cooling is complete.

2 Switch the power switch to [O] (OFF).

Power switch (OFF position)

The power indicator will go off.

Power switch

dl(STANDBY/ON) button

Operating

Adjusting The Volume

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, the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds.)

Press this to increase the volume Press this to decrease the volume

Temporarily Muting The Sound

1

Press the MUTE button.

Press the MUTE button.

As illustrated on the right, a dialog will appear on the screen indicating that you have muted the sound. (If you don't do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds.)

Press the MUTE or VOLUME button to restore the sound.