Canon projector LXMW500 User Manual

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Connecting a composite Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite Video output sockets 
available: 
• If so, you can continue with this procedure.
• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.
To connect the projector to a composite Video source device:
1. Take a Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output terminal of the Video source 
device.
2. Connect the other end of the...

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Connecting multiple sources through HDBaseT
HDBaseT is a connectivity standard that combines HD digital video, audio, Ethernet, and various control 
signals. These signals are transmitted with one CAT5e (or above) cable up to 100 meters in length. With 
the use of HDBaseT switching matrix (commercially available), you may connect multiple sources to 
your projector with HDBaseT connection.
• When connecting the RJ45 cable, avoid coiling and intertwining the cable as it may cause 
signal noise or...

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Operation
Starting up the projector
1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket. Turn 
on the wall socket switch (where fitted). Check that the POWER 
indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been 
applied.
• Ask your installation specialist to provide an Earth leakage 
breaker. When you do not use the projector, be sure to shut 
down the main power by the breaker.
• Please use the original accessories (e.g. power cord) only with the device to avoid...

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Using the menus
The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and 
settings.
Below is the overview of the OSD menu.
Below is an example about how to set the OSD language.
1. Press MENU on the projector or remote 
control to turn the OSD menu on.
2. Use  /  to highlight the SYSTEM 
SETUP: Basic menu.3. Press  to highlight Language and press 
OK/IMAGE.
4. Press  / / /  to select a preferred 
language and press OK/IMAGE.
5. Press MENU on the projector or...

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Utilizing the password function
For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use, the projector includes an option for setting up 
password security. The password can be set through the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. For details of 
the OSD menu operation, please refer to Using the menus on page 34.
You will be inconvenienced if you activate the power-on lock functionality and subsequently forget 
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• If the password is incorrect, the password error message is displayed lasting for three seconds, 
and the message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD is displayed for your retry. You can press 
MENU to cancel the change or try another password.
4. Enter a new password.
The digits being input will be displayed as asterisks on-screen. Do make a note of your password, 
and keep the note in a safe place for later recall.
5. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password.
6. You have successfully assigned a...

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Switching input signal
The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. However, it can only display one full 
screen at a time. 
Be sure the Auto Search function in the INPUT menu is On (which is the default of this projector) if you 
want the projector to automatically search for the signals.
You can also manually cycle through the available input signals.
1. Press INPUT on the projector or remote control. A source 
selection bar is displayed. 
2. Press  /  until your...

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Adjusting the projected image
Adjusting the projection angle
The projector is equipped with 2 adjuster feet. These adjusters 
change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the 
projector, screw the adjuster foot to fine tune the horizontal angle.To 
retract the foot, screw the rear adjuster foot in a reverse direction.
If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the screen and the 
projector are not parallel to each other, the projected image becomes 
trapezoidal. To correct this...

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Correcting keystone
Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image becomes a trapezoid due to angled 
projection.
To correct this, besides adjusting the height of the projector, you will 
need to manually correct it following one of these steps.
• Press  /  on the projector or remote control to display the 
Keystone correction page. Press   to correct keystoning at the 
top of the image. Press   to correct keystoning at the bottom of 
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Magnifying and searching for details
If you need to find the details on the projected picture, magnify the picture. Use the direction arrow keys 
for navigating the picture.
• Using the remote control
1. Press D.ZOOM +/- to display the Zoom bar.**
2. Press D.ZOOM + to magnify the center of the picture. Press the 
key repeatedly until the picture size is suitable for your need.**
3. Use the directional arrows ( ,  ,  ,  ) on the remote control 
to navigate the picture.
4. To restore the picture to its...