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 direction,
use the rear adjustable feet on both sides to
adjust its angle. You can adjust up to 10mm
with one foot.
If Keystone Distortion is Too Large
Extending the adjustable foot too far causes keystone distortion. If the distortion is too
large, adjust the height of the projector with a pedestal.
The keystone distortion can be corrected with the Auto keystone function or by pressing
the [KEYSTONE] button. (P44, 50, 68)
Keystone Distortion
Pedestal 
						

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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 highest
resolution under 1400 x 1050 pixels. (under
1024 x 768 pixels for X700)
3. Click the [OK] button.
Windows XP
1. Right-click on the desktop background and
select [Properties] to open the [Display
Properties].
2. Select the [Settings] tab and move the
slider to select 1400 x 1050 pixels (1024 x
768 pixels for X700). If this resolution is not
available, select the highest resolution
under 1400 x 1050 pixels. (under 1024 x
768 pixels for X700)
3. Click the [OK] button.
Macintosh OSX
1. Open the Apple Menu and select [System
Environment Setting].
2. In the System Environment Setting window,
click the [Displays] icon to display the Dis-
play window.
3. Select the [Display] tab and select 1400 x
1050 (1024 x 768 for X700) from the [Res-
olution] list.
If this setting is not available, select the
highest resolution under 1400 x 1050.
(1024 x 768 pixels or less for X700)
4. Close the windows.
For SX7/SX6/SX60
zIf the display resolution of the computer is set to SXGA (1280 by 1024 dots) or WXGA (1280
by 768 dots), it is recommended to select [True size] as the screen mode (P88). 
						

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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 [Fn]+[F5]
EPSON [Fn]+[F8] NEC [Fn]+[F3]
FUJITSU [Fn]+[F10] Panasonic [Fn]+[F3]
GATEWAY [Fn]+[F3] SHARP [Fn]+[F5]
HITACHI [Fn]+[F7] SONY [Fn]+[F7]
HP [Fn]+[F4] SOTEC [Fn]+[F3]
IBM [Fn]+[F7] TOSHIBA [Fn]+[F5]
zFor the key combination for the computer series not listed in the above table, refer to the
Users Manual that came with the computer.
While holding   keyPress a key such as   or  
						

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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-
tion to the computer or so.
Skip this step if you have not changed the input signal since the last projection. Auto focus
Adjusts the focusing automatically.
Auto keystone
Corrects the keystone distortion (in the vertical direction) automatically.
Auto input
Sets the image input signal automatically.
Auto screen color*
Performs the screen color correction (white balance adjustment) automati-
cally.
*: This is not enabled at the factory.
zAmong 4 functions above, the function that has been enabled in the menu is performed
during the auto setup. Auto focus, Auto keystone, and Auto input are enabled in the fac-
tory.
zYou can manually set or adjust each function. You can set or adjust a specific function inde-
pendently if you press the [AUTO SET] button during the manual adjustment.
zSelect [Greenboard] from [Screen color] when using a greenboard (dark green) as a screen
(P96).
zThe auto focusing and the screen color correction may not be performed properly depend-
ing on the brightness of the room or the condition of the screen. Adjust the image manually
if such is the case.
zIf you select [16:9] for [Screen aspect], [Auto screen color] may not correct the screen color
properly. If such is the case, correct it manually.
zIf you select [16:9 D. image shift] for [Screen aspect], the auto setup function will be dis-
abled.
zIf you project an image straight up or down, [Auto focus] and [Auto keystone] will be dis-
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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 due to changing the connection to the computer
or so.
„Selecting [ANALOG PC-1] or [DIGITAL PC]
1Press the [INPUT] button.
The [INPUT] window appears.
2Select [ANALOG PC-1] or [DIGITAL PC] in the menu with the [INPUT] button.
The selection is toggled through available input signal types from above.
zAn LED for a terminal flushes in green if a cable is connected and an input signal is con-
firmed. An LED for a terminal turns on if the projected image is obtained through the termi-
nal (P24, 25).
zConnecting a DVI cable to Input Terminal-1, select the appropriate input signal with the
[INPUT] button in accordance with the setting on the computer (digital signal/analog sig-
nal).
zYou can select any input signal type from all options through the [ ] / [ ] button.
						

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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 type from all options through the [ ] / [ ] button.
						

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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 auto focus function
will be disabled.
zThe projected image may be out of focus if the projection distance is beyond the range of
1.2 m (3.9) to 9 m (29.5). Move the projector installation position if such is the case (P30).
Rough adjustment: [ ] [ ]
Fine adjustment : []
						

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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 if you press the [AUTO SET]
button now.
To reduce the length of the 
upper edge, press [ ].<
To reduce the length of the 
lower edge, press [ ].<
To reduce the length of the left 
edge, press [].