Canon projector REALiS SX6 User Manual

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3Press the [OK] button.
zThe result of keystone adjustment is memorized. If you place the projector at the same posi-
tion, the keystone adjustment is not necessary.
zWhen the Keystone adjustment is selected, signals are processed digitally. The image may
look different from the original one.
zThe aspect ratio of the image may change after the keystone adjustment.
zKeystone can be adjusted vertically and horizontally within the range of +/-20 degrees. The
amount...

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Setting Up the Computer Screen Automatically (AUTO PC)
This projector automatically makes optimum settings for the total number of dots and track-
ing depending on a signal type (SXGA+, XGA, etc.).
The auto PC adjustment function does not need to be performed if the projector is project-
ing an image properly with [AUTO SETUP].
You can use this function if the input signal is [ANALOG PC-1] or [ANALOG PC-2].
1Press the [AUTO PC] button.
The auto PC adjustment...

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Selecting an Image Mode (IMAGE)
You can select an image mode depending on the projecting image. You can also adjust the
image quality (sharpness, gamma, color correction, etc.) as you like.
1Press the [IMAGE] button.
The Image mode window appears. The selection is toggled among following modes
by pressing the button.
[Standard]Select this to project an image with near-original quality and a
high regard for reproduction of white. It is also suited to project
moving...

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zYou can adjust the followings for each image mode. For detailed information on the proce-
dures, refer to Image Adjustment Menu (P100 to 106).
- Brightness Adjust this when the image is too bright or dark.
- Contrast Adjust this to decrease or increase contrast of the entire image.
- Sharpness Adjust this to soften or sharpen an image.
- Gamma Adjust this when light or dark portions of an image are obscure.
- Color adjustment
Adjust this to adjust the color level...

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Selecting a Screen Mode (Aspect)
You can select one of four screen modes depending on the aspect ratio or display resolu-
tion of your computer.
zYou can specify the aspect ratio from the menu. Refer to [Aspect] in the menu (P88).
zThe available screen mode will be different depending on the setting of [Screen
aspect]. Refer to the section [Screen aspect] (P57).
„Full screen
Select this to project a computer screen with aspect ratio of
4:3 (SXGA+ [1400 by 1050...

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„True size
Select this if you want to project a computer screen in its orig-
inal size.
A clear image can be obtained because of no image pro-
cessing.
zIf the display resolution of the computer is higher than 1400 by 1050 dots (1024 by 768 dots
for X700), select a lower resolution before starting projection.
zThe upper, lower, left, and/or right portions of a projected image may be missing depending
on the Aspect setting. 

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Selecting Aspect Ratio of the Projecting Image 
(Screen aspect)
You can select among three aspect ratios of the projecting image according to the aspect
ratio of the projected screen.
You can project an image on the whole screen by setting [Screen aspect].
zYou can set [Screen aspect] from menu. Refer to the section [Screen aspect] on the
menu for details. (P99)
„4:3
Select this when you use a screen with aspect ratio of 4:3.
„16:9
Select this when you use a...

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Turning Off the Projector
1Press the [POWER] button.
A confirmation message appears on the screen.
To continue projection, wait until the confirmation message disappears (approximately
4 seconds) or press a button other than the [POWER] button.
2Press the [POWER] button again while the confirmation message is displayed.
The lamp goes off, the [POWER] indicator starts flashing in red, and it starts cooling
the lamp.
3Remove the power cord from the AC outlet.
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Setting Up the Power Management Function
You can use the power management function that turns off the lamp if the projector
receives no signal input for a while.
If you enable the power management mode, the projector displays a countdown timer if the
projector is receiving no signal input and is not operated for 30 seconds, and approxi-
mately 5 minutes later the lamp is turned off and the projector goes into the power man-
agement mode.
You can select one of the...