Canon projector REALiS SX6 User Manual

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Adjusting the Projection Angle
You can adjust the projection angle with the adjustable foot.
1Lift the front side of the projector and push the
adjusting foot lock button.
The adjustable foot extends.
2Adjust the projection angle while pushing the
adjustable foot lock button, and then release
the lock button.
The adjustable feet is fixed.
zWith the adjustable foot, the projection angle
can be adjusted up to 10 degrees.
zIf the projector is tilting in the lateral...

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Preparing the Computer
Determining the Output Resolution of the Computer
To make the most of the display performance of this projector, set output signal resolution
of the computer to an optimum value.
Windows Vista
1. Open the [Control Panel] from the start
menu, then select [Appearance and Per-
sonalization] – [Display Settings].
2. Move the slider to select 1400 x 1050 pix-
els (1024 x 768 pixels for X700). If this
resolution is not available, select the...

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Projecting the Image from the Notebook Computer
Most of notebook computers require to turn on the external monitor output to project an
image from the projector. To turn on the external monitor output, press the [LCD] or [VGA]
function key ([F1] to [F10]) or a key with an icon for the external monitor while pressing the
[Fn] key on the keyboard.
The following table lists the key combinations for each personal computer manufacturer.
DELL [Fn]+[F8] MITSUBISHI...

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Performing the Auto Setup
With the auto setup function, the following set of adjustments is performed automatically
when projecting an image from a computer. You can start the projection only with this oper-
ation if the input signal has been appropriately selected.
1Select an input signal.
Select an appropriate input signal by following the steps in the Selecting an Input Sig-
nal section at the page 46 if you change the input signal due to changing the connec-...

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2Press the [AUTO SET] button.
The Auto setup window appears.
3Press the [AUTO SET] button again.
One or more functions highlighted in black are performed automatically.
zYou can perform this step by selecting [OK] with the [

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Selecting an Input Signal
You can select an input signal type.
Select an input signal from the followings:
ANALOG PC-1 : Analog signal Connecting with a DVI/Mini D-sub 15-pin cable
(supplied cable)
DIGITAL PC : Digital signal Connecting with a DVI digital cable
ANALOG PC-2 : Analog signal Connecting with a VGA cable or 5-BNC cable
Select an appropriate input signal before starting the auto setup function by following the
steps below if you change the input signal...

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3If the target input signal is unavailable from the list at the left, press the [>] button, and
then press the [ ] / [ ] button to select the target input signal from the list at the right.
4Press the [OK] button.

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„Selecting ANALOG PC-2
1Press the [INPUT] button.
The [INPUT] window appears.
2Select the second top item in the menu with the [INPUT] button.
The selection is toggled through available input signals from above.
3If the ANALOG PC-2 is unavailable from the list at the left, press [>], and then press [ ]
/ [ ] to select the ANALOG PC-2 from the list at the right.
4Press the [OK] button.
zSelect [ANALOG PC-2] for Input Terminal-2.
zYou can select any input signal...

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Adjusting the Focus
You can adjust the focus.
Follow the steps below to adjust the focus manually if the Auto setup function (Auto focus)
does not adjust the focus appropriately.
1Press the [FOCUS] button.
The Focus adjustment window appears.
2Press the POINTER buttons to adjust the focus.
3Press the [OK] button.
zYou can activate the Auto focus function if you press the [AUTO SET] button now.
However, if you select [16:9 D. image shift] for [Screen aspect], the...

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Adjusting Keystone Distortion
The Auto setup function (Auto keystone) automatically adjusts the keystone distortion in a
longitudinal direction. Follow the steps below if the function does not adjust the distortion
appropriately or you want to adjust the keystone distortion in a horizontal direction.
1Press the [KEYSTONE] button.
The [Keystone adjustment] windows appears.
2Press the POINTER buttons to adjust the focus.
zYou can activate the Auto keystone
function...