Canon projector LXMW500 User Manual

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FUNCTIONDESCRIPTION
Image ModePre-defined image modes are provided so you can optimize 
your projector image set-up to suit your program type. See 
Selecting a image mode on page 42 for details.
BrightnessAdjusts the brightness of the image. See Adjusting 
Brightness on page 42 for details.
ContrastAdjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in 
the image. See Adjusting Contrast on page 42 for details.
ColorAdjusts the color saturation level -- the amount of each color 
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FUNCTIONDESCRIPTION
Blank TimerSets the image blank time when the Blank feature is 
activated, once elapsed the image will return to the screen. 
See Hiding the image on page 46 for details.
Panel Key LockDisables or enables all panel key functions except 
POWER on the projector and keys on the remote 
control. See Locking control keys on page 46 for details.
Sleep TimerSets the auto-shutdown timer. The timer can be set to a 
value between 30 minutes and 12 hours.
Splash ScreenAllows you to select...

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FUNCTIONDESCRIPTION
Closed Caption SettingsClosed Caption Settings
Activates the function by selecting On when the selected 
input signal carries closed captions.
• Captions: An on-screen display of the dialogue, 
narration, and sound effects of TV programs and 
videos that are closed captioned (usually marked as 
CC in TV listings).
When the projector displays OSD or any dialog, 
captions are not displayed at the same time.
Caption Channel
Selects a preferred closed captioning mode. To view...

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Maintenance
Care of the projector
Your projector needs maintenance from time to time, depending on the environmental circumstances, and 
should be done by authorized service technicians only. Contact your dealer for instructions.
What you can do yourselves on a regular basis is to keep the lens clean, keep the cabinet clean, and 
replace the air filter.
Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp and air filter cover. Contact your dealer if other 
parts need replacing. 
Have the interior...

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Remember to set Filter Mode to Off when using the projector with the air filter removed. Doing so does 
not reset the filter timer. The timer will continue counting the next time you fit the filter back on and set 
Filter Mode to On.
Resetting the filter timer
Reset the filter timer after a new filter is installed.
1. Press MENU and then press  /  until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is highlighted.
2. Press   to highlight Filter Settings and press OK/IMAGE. The Filter Settings page is...

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Lamp information
Getting to know the lamp hour
When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the 
built-in timer. The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows:
Total Lamp Hour = (hours used in Normal mode) + 4/5*(hours used in Economic mode)
See Setting Lamp Mode as Economic below for more information on Economic mode.
To obtain the lamp hour information:
1. Press MENU and then press  /  until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced...

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Timing of replacing the lamp
When the lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp, 
please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector 
and in some instances the lamp may explode.
The LAMP indicator light and TEMPerature indicator light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot. 
Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes. If the Lamp or TEMPerature indicator 
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Replacing the lampSpare lamp: LX-LP02
• Be sure to replace the lamp with a new lamp separately sold that is exclusive to this projector. 
Contact your dealer for purchase of the lamp.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the power 
cord before changing the lamp.   
• To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before 
replacing the lamp.
• To reduce the risk of compromising image quality, do not touch the...

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3. Remove the lamp cover from the projector.
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Slide open the lamp cover, pushing up the allow parts of the front 
panel.
Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed.
4. Confirm a position of the lamp protection film to put a new 
film on the same position later. Remove and dispose of the 
lamp protection film.
5. Loosen the screw that secures the lamp.
6. Lift the handle so that it stands up. Use the handle to slowly 
pull the lamp out of the projector.
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13. Restart the projector.
Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed.
Resetting the lamp timer
14. After the startup logo, open the On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp 
Settings menu. Press OK/IMAGE. The Lamp Settings 
page is displayed. Press   to highlight Reset lamp timer 
and press OK/IMAGE. A warning message is displayed 
asking if you want to reset the lamp timer. Highlight Reset 
and press OK/IMAGE. The lamp time will be reset to 0.
Do not reset if...