Canon projector REALiS SX6 User Manual

Table of contents/Safety Instructions
Before Use
Setting Up the Projector
Projecting an Image from the Computer
Projecting an Image from AV Equipment
Useful Functions Available During a Presentation
Setting Up Functions from Menus
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Appendix
Index
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Troubleshooting
WARNING Lamp Flash Patterns
The WARNING lamp on the Control Panel flashes in red when there is a trouble in the pro-
jector.
zTurn off the projector, wait until the cooling fan stops, and remove the power plug from the
AC outlet before dealing with the trouble.
Flash Pattern Meaning Countermeasure
One flash Temperature
abnormalityThe temperature inside the projector is too high for some rea-
son or the outside air temperature is higher than the specified
one.
If the...

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Symptoms and Solutions
You cannot turn on the projector.
You cannot project an image from the projector.
Cause Countermeasure
The power cord is not connected
correctly.Check whether the power cord is connected correctly (P38).
The power cord has just been con-
nected.You cannot turn on the projector until the [POWER] indicator
turns red after connecting the power plug (P38).
You attempted to turn on the pro-
jector immediately after turning it
off.The projector cannot be turned on for...

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You cannot hear sound.
The projected image is blur.
You cannot project an image appropriately.
Cause Countermeasure
The audio cable is not connected
correctly.Check the cable connection of the audio cable (P36).
The [MUTE] function is enabled. Press the [MUTE] button on the remote control (P76).
The volume level is adjusted to the
minimum.Press the [VOL+] button on the remote control or top control to
adjust the volume level (P77).
An audio cable with a built-in resis-
tor is used.Use...

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You cannot project an image from a notebook computer.
The projector is forced to be turned off.
Cause Countermeasure
The connection cable is not con-
nected correctly.Check whether the connection cable is connected to the
video terminal of the computer correctly (P34, 35).
The video signal type is incorrect. Check  whether the selected signal type is correct (P88, 89,
128).
It is not set the external monitor out-
put setting on the notebook cor-
rectly.Turn on the external monitor...

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You cannot operate the remote control.
You cannot use the wireless mouse function.
Cause Countermeasure
Batteries are not installed properly
or they have run out.Check whether batteries are installed correctly. If batteries are
installed correctly, replace them with new batteries (P27).
You are operating the remote con-
trol from the outside of the remote
control operating range.Check whether you are operating the remote control within the
remote control operating range.
Also check...

Table of contents/Safety Instructions
Before Use
Setting Up the Projector
Projecting an Image from the Computer
Projecting an Image from AV Equipment
Useful Functions Available During a Presentation
Setting Up Functions from Menus
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Appendix
Index
APPENDIX
Table of contents for Appendix
Supported Computer Signal Types............ P128
Relationship between Screen Size and 
Projecting Distance.................................... P129
Glossary...

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Appendix
Supported Computer Signal Types
This projector supports following signal types.
If your computer or AV equipment is compatible with any one of these signal types, the pro-
jectors auto PC function select the input signal type to project an image appropriately.
ANALOG PC DIGITAL PC
* Only for SX7/SX6/SX60
DIGITAL VIDEO
** Interlaced signal
COMPONENT
** Interlaced signal
- The specifications in the table above are sub-
ject to change without prior notice.
- This projector does not...

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Relationship between Screen Size and Projecting Distance
Screen size at 4:3 
aspect ratio 
Type – W x D (cm)Projecting distance at (m)
H1 (cm) H2 (cm)Screen size at 16:9 
aspect ratio 
Type – W x D (cm) Max. zooming Min. zooming
40 81 x 611.2 (3.9)2.0 (6.6)55 (1.8)6 (0.2)37 81 x 46
50 102 x 76 1.5 (4.9) 2.5 (8.2) 69 (2.3) 8 (0.26) 46 102 x 57
60 122 x 911.8 (5.9)2.9 (9.6)82 (2.7)9 (0.3)55 122 x 69
70 142 x 107 2.1 (6.9) 3.4 (11.2) 96 (3.1) 11 (0.36) 64 142 x 80
80 163 x 1222.4 (7.9)3.9...

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APPENDIX
Glossary
6-axis color adjust (P105)
The color adjustment function for an
advanced user. You can adjust color balance
and color level for 6 axis of RGB (red/green/
blue) and CMY (cyan/magenta/yellow) of the
projected image to make a fine color adjust-
ment. You can perform the 6-axis color
adjustment in the image adjustment menu.
AdobeRGB (P53, 100)
A color space specification set up by Adobe
systems Incorporated which is applied to
high performance digital cameras, displays
and others. You...