Canon projector REALiS SX80 Maprojector Rk II D User Manual

							Table of Contents
Safety Instructions
Before Use
Projecting an Image 
Useful Functions Available During a Presentation
Setting Up Functions from Menus
Projecting an Image from a Digital Camera or an 
USB Flash Memory (SX80 II)
Connecting the Projector to Network (SX80 II)
Appendix
Index
ENG
MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR
User’s Manual 
						

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Features of SX80 MarkII/SX800 Multimedia Projector
Thank you for purchasing a Canon projector.
The SX80 MarkII/SX800 Multimedia Projector (hereinafter referred to as the projector) is 
a high-performance projector that is capable of projecting high-resolution computer 
screens, high-quality digital images (SX80 MarkII), images from digital cameras and USB 
flash memories (SX80 MarkII) on a large screen.
Major Features
Smooth and Beautiful Imaging Capability
Incorporation of AISYS, Canons unique optical engine, and LCOS (Liquid Crystal On Sili-
con) achieves high brightness, high contrast ratio, and smooth and beautiful lattice-free 
images.
Native SXGA+ Resolution
Native SXGA+ resolution (1400 by 1050 dots) ensures projection of a high-quality image 
in a wider projection area with a high degree of resolution.
High-powered 1.5X Zoom Lens
1.5X zoom aspheric lens can project a 100-inch image when placed 3 m (9.8) to 4.9 m 
(16.1) away. (P35)
Auto Setup Function for Making Setup a Breeze
The keystone distortion is automatically adjusted for quick and easy setup of projector. 
(P52)
Equipped with HDMI Input Terminal (SX80 II)
Connecting the projector to AV equipment via HDMI terminal allows you to project high 
quality digital images. (P44)
Direct Projection of Images Taken by Digital Camera (SX80 II)
Capable of directly projecting images taken by PictBridge enabled digital cameras. 
(P114)
Direct Projection of Data on USB Flash Memories (SX80 II)
Capable of directly projecting JPEG images on USB flash memories. (P118)
Off and Go Feature
It can be unplugged and packed away immediately. (P68)
* Wait until the cooling fan stops before putting the projector in the carrying bag.
User-Friendly On-Screen Menu
Settings are organized by four tabs. You can easily find settings for each function. (P76-
P112)
Compact and Easy-to-use Wireless Remote Control
It comes with a wireless remote control which allows you to control all functions of this 
projector. (P26) 
						

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Various Image Modes for a Particular Use of Your Projector (SX80 II)
When projecting a digital still photo image or an image that has been processed on an 
sRGB-compatible monitor, you can project the image with higher tone on the screen by 
incorporating the appropriate image correction function for the particular lighting environ-
ment.
It is useful when projecting the image in a photo studio, portrait studio, wedding reception 
hall, art museum, gallery, etc. 
						

							Features of SX80 MarkII/SX800 Multimedia Projector
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Users Manual (this document)
This is a Users Manual for the SX80 MarkII/SX800 Multimedia Projector. This manual pro-
vides detailed information on how to use the projector. Read this manual thoroughly to 
make the most of your projector and ensure safety.
Important Information and Quick Start Guide
First read document. It provides information about projector safety, cautions, quick start 
guide*, cleaning and replacing the air filter and lamp replacement.
* This guide shows an outline flowchart of the steps to start and stop the projector, as 
well as the functions available for projecting images.
Symbols Used in This Manual
Meanings of the following symbols used in 
this manual are as follows:
(SX80 II): Function or description only appli-
cable to SX80 MarkII.
(SX800): Function or description only appli-
cable to SX800.
A precaution about operation or restriction is given here.
Symbols of Button Operations
The projector can be operated using buttons 
on the remote control or the top control of the 
projector. The remote control allows you to 
operate all functions of the projector. In this 
document, the buttons operation is shown as 
below. 
Indicate the buttons to be pressed
Adjusting the Image Size
Use the ZOOM button to adjust the size of the proj
Change the projector installation position if your de 
adjust it with the zoom function. (P35)
1Press the ZOOM button to pop up a window sho
Remote controlTop control
Remote control button operation
Top control button operation
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Please note that enlarging or reducing the size of an image for commercial pur-
poses or public presentation may infringe on the legally protected copyright or the 
copyright holder of the original material.
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tered in the United States and/or other countries.
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marks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. 
						

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Quick Reference Guide
This Quick Reference Guide will help you find functions that make full use of the projector, 
are useful in producing an attractive presentation, and so on.
Connecting to the Computer (P40 – P43)
Connecting to AV Equipment (P44 – P47)
Connecting a Digital Camera (SX80 II) 
(P48, P114 – P115)
Connecting an USB Flash Memory (SX80 II) 
(P48, P118 – P119)
Starting Projection (P49 – P51)
Selecting an Input Signal (P54 – P55)
Projecting an Image from a Digital Camera 
(SX80 II) (P114 – P117)
Projecting Data on USB Flash Memory 
(SX80 II) (P118 – P124)
Adjusting the Image Size and Focus 
(P58 – P59)
Adjusting Keystone Distortion (P60 – P61)
Adjusting Aspect Ratio (P62 – P66)
Eliminating Flickers from Computer Screen or 
Adjusting Positional Shift (P82)
Projecting an Image on a Greenboard (P86)
Selecting an Image Mode Suitable for the 
Projecting Image (P93)
Making Fine Color Adjustments (P97, P100)
Removing Noise (P98)Blackened Out an Image Temporarily (P70)
Freezing the Picture (P70)
Adjusting the Volume (P71)
Muting the Sound (P71)
Zooming an Image (P72)
Showing the Elapsed Time (P73)
Resetting the Image Settings (P102)
Resetting the Key Lock (P105)
Resetting Password (P108)
Resetting a Network Setting (SX80 II) (P111)
Resetting to the Default Setting (P111)
Reducing the Lamp Brightness (P102)
Using the Power Saving Mode (P103)
Turning on the Projector by Connecting the 
Power Cord (P104)
Disabling the Beep During the Operation 
(P104)
Disabling Buttons (P105)
Hiding Guide Messages (P106)
Turning Off the Projector LED Lamps (P106)
Setting a Password (P108)
Connecting the Projector
Projecting an Image
Adjusting Image
Adjusting Colors and Image Quality
Producing a Presentation
Ceiling Mounted Projection or 
Projecting from behind Screen (P87)
Changing Remote Control Channel
(P107)
Resetting Projector Setting
Miscellaneous Functions 
						

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Table of Contents
Features of SX80 MarkII/SX800 Multimedia Projector .............................................. 2
Quick Reference Guide................................................................................................ 5
Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................... 12
Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................... 13
■ READ AND KEEP THIS OWNERS MANUAL FOR LATER USE. ..................................... 14
AC Power Cord Requirement ................................................................................................... 16
Federal Communication Commission Notice ........................................................................... 17
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations ............................................................................... 17
Precautions on Handling the Batteries in the Remote Controller ............................................. 18
Lamp Handling Precautions ..................................................................................................... 18
Carrying/Transporting the Projector ......................................................................................... 19
Installation Precautions ............................................................................................................ 19
Before Use ........................................................................................................ 21
Supplied Accessories ................................................................................................ 22
■ Installing the Lens Cap ................................................................................................... 22
■ Putting the Projector in the Carrying Bag ....................................................................... 23
Part Names ................................................................................................................. 24
Main Unit of Projector ............................................................................................................... 24
■ Front Side ........................................................................................................................ 24
■ Rear Side ........................................................................................................................ 24
■ Bottom Side.....................................................................................................................25
Remote Control ........................................................................................................................ 26
Top Control............................................................................................................................... 28
Input Terminals......................................................................................................................... 29
■ SX80 MarkII .....................................................................................................................29
■ SX800 .............................................................................................................................. 29
Preparing the Remote Control .................................................................................. 31
■ Installing Remote Control Batteries................................................................................. 31
■ Remote Control Operating Range .................................................................................. 31
Projecting an Image ......................................................................................... 33
Steps for Setting Up the Projector and Projecting an Image ................................. 34
Setting Up the Projector ............................................................................................ 35
■ Placing in Front of the Screen ......................................................................................... 35
■ Placing on a Level Place................................................................................................. 36
■ When Pointing the Projector Up ...................................................................................... 37
Connecting the Projector .......................................................................................... 38
Connectable Equipment and Input Terminals .......................................................................... 38
■ SX80 MarkII .....................................................................................................................38
■ SX800 .............................................................................................................................. 39
Connecting the Projector to the Computer ............................................................................... 40
■ Connecting to RGB Monitor Output Terminal (analog connection) ................................ 40
■ Connecting to DVI Monitor Output Terminal (digital connection) (SX80 II) .................... 42
■ Outputting an Image and Audio ..................................................................................... 42
Connecting to AV Equipment ................................................................................................... 44
■ Connecting to Digital Video Output Terminal (digital connection) (SX80 II)................... 44
■ Connecting to Analog Video Output Terminal (analog connection) ............................... 45 
						

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Table of Contents■ Outputting Audio to Speakers ......................................................................................... 47
■ Connecting a Digital Camera or an USB Flash Memory (SX80 II) .................................. 48
Starting Projection ..................................................................................................... 49
■ When the Language Selection Screen Appears ............................................................. 50
■ When the Password Input Screen Appears .................................................................... 51
■ When No signal Appears............................................................................................... 51
■ When Notebook Computer Screen Does Not Appear..................................................... 51
■ Adjusting Image .............................................................................................................. 51
Changing Notebook Computer Screen Output ......................................................................... 51
■ Turning On External Monitor Output ................................................................................ 51
Setting Up the Screen Automatically ....................................................................... 52
Auto Setup ................................................................................................................................ 52
■ Performing the Auto Setup .............................................................................................. 53
Selecting an Input Signal (INPUT) ............................................................................ 54
■ Types of Input Signals ..................................................................................................... 54
■ Selecting an Input Signal................................................................................................. 55
Adjusting Image ......................................................................................................... 56
Setting the Display Resolution of the Computer ....................................................................... 56
■ Windows Vista ................................................................................................................. 56
■ Windows XP .....................................................................................................................56
■ Macintosh OSX ................................................................................................................ 56
AUTO PC .................................................................................................................................. 57
■ Performing the Auto PC Function .................................................................................... 57
Adjusting the Image Size .......................................................................................................... 58
Adjusting the Focus .................................................................................................................. 59
■ Auto focusing (SX80 II) .................................................................................................... 59
■ Manual focusing .............................................................................................................. 59
Adjusting Keystone Distortion ...................................................................................................60
■ Auto adjustment............................................................................................................... 60
■ Manual adjustment .......................................................................................................... 60
■ Resetting the Keystone Adjustment ................................................................................ 61
Selecting Screen Aspect and Aspect ....................................................................... 62
Selecting Screen Aspect........................................................................................................... 62
■ Moving Image with 16:9 D. Image Shift........................................................................... 64
■ Resetting the Image Shift ................................................................................................ 64
Selecting Aspect Ratio .............................................................................................................. 65
■ Types of Aspect Ratios.................................................................................................... 65
■ How to Select an Aspect Ratio ........................................................................................ 66
Selecting an Image Mode .......................................................................................... 67
■ Image modes................................................................................................................... 67
■ How to Select an Image Mode ........................................................................................ 67
Turning Off the Projector........................................................................................... 68
Useful Functions Available During a Presentation ....................................... 69
Useful Functions Available During a Presentation ................................................. 70
Blackened Out an Image Temporarily ...................................................................................... 70
Freezing the Picture.................................................................................................................. 70
Adjusting the Volume ................................................................................................................ 71 
						

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8 Muting the Sound ..................................................................................................................... 71
Zooming an Image ................................................................................................................... 72
Showing the Elapsed Time.......................................................................................................73
Projecting Image Without Computer (SX80 II) ......................................................................... 73
Setting Functions from Menus ....................................................................... 75
How to Use Menus ..................................................................................................... 76
■ Menu Configuration......................................................................................................... 76
■ Basic Operation of Menu ................................................................................................ 77
Setting Display Status ............................................................................................... 79
Selecting an Image Projection Mode........................................................................................ 79
Selecting an Input Signal Type (ANALOG PC) ........................................................................ 80
Selecting an Input Signal Type (VIDEO/S-VIDEO) .................................................................. 80
Selecting an Input Signal Type (COMPONENT) ...................................................................... 81
Adjusting Input Signal (ANALOG PC) – Total Dots .................................................................. 81
Adjusting Input Signal (ANALOG PC) – Tracking .................................................................... 82
Adjust Input Signal (ANALOG PC) – Horizontal position ......................................................... 82
Adjust Input Signal (ANALOG PC) – Vertical position.............................................................. 83
Adjust Input Signal (ANALOG PC) – Horizontal pixels............................................................. 83
Adjust Input Signal (ANALOG PC) – Vertical pixels ................................................................. 84
Selecting HDMI Input Level (SX80 II)....................................................................................... 84
Select HDMI Over Scan (SX80 II) ............................................................................................ 85
Performing Progressive Processing ......................................................................................... 85
Selecting a Menu Position ........................................................................................................ 86
Correcting the Screen Color .....................................................................................................86
Reversing projection................................................................................................................. 87
Capturing a Logo (SX800)........................................................................................................88
Selecting the User Logo Display Position (SX800) .................................................................. 88
No Signal Screen (SX80 II) ......................................................................................................89
Screen When Blank (SX80 II) .................................................................................................. 89
Selecting a Logo at Startup (SX80 II) ....................................................................................... 90
No Signal Screen (SX800) .......................................................................................................90
Screen When Blank (SX800) ................................................................................................... 91
Selecting a Logo at Startup (SX800) ........................................................................................ 91
Selecting Aspect Ratio of Screen ............................................................................................. 92
Setting the Image Quality .......................................................................................... 93
Selecting an Image Quality ......................................................................................................93
Adjusting the Brightness........................................................................................................... 94
Adjusting the Contrast .............................................................................................................. 94
Adjusting the Sharpness .......................................................................................................... 95
Making a Gamma Correction ................................................................................................... 95
Making Color Adjustment (HDMI) (SX80 II) ............................................................................. 96
Making Color Adjustment (Digital PC/Analog PC/USB) (SX80 II) ............................................ 96 
						

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Table of ContentsMaking Color Adjustment (COMPONENT/VIDEO/S-VIDEO) (SX80 II) .................................... 97
Making Color Adjustment (Analog PC) (SX800) ....................................................................... 97
Making Color Adjustment (COMPONENT/VIDEO) (SX800)..................................................... 98
Making Advanced Adjustment (Noise reduction) ...................................................................... 98
Making Advanced Adjustment (Dynamic gamma) .................................................................... 99
Making Advanced Adjustment (Mem. color correct) (SX80 II) .................................................. 99
Making Advanced Adjustment (Auto fleshtone) (SX800) ........................................................ 100
Adjusting Fine Color Adjustment (6-axis color adjust) (SX80 II) ............................................. 100
Correcting the Image According to the Ambient Light (SX80 II) ............................................. 101
Reducing the Lamp Brightness............................................................................................... 102
Resetting the Image Settings.................................................................................................. 102
Setting Various Function ......................................................................................... 103
Setting Auto Setup Function ................................................................................................... 103
Selecting the Power Management Mode ................................................................................ 103
Skip the POWER Button Operation ........................................................................................ 104
Enabling/Disabling the Beep................................................................................................... 104
Prohibiting the Projector Operation ......................................................................................... 105
Selecting a Display Language ................................................................................................ 105
Showing/hiding the Guide Screen .......................................................................................... 106
Turning on/off LED Illumination .............................................................................................. 106
Setting for Slideshow (SX80 II) ............................................................................................... 107
Setting up the Remote Control Channel  ................................................................................ 107
Extending the Menu Display Time .......................................................................................... 108
Setting a Password ................................................................................................................. 108
Registering a Password .......................................................................................................... 109
Resetting the Lamp Counter ................................................................................................... 109
■ About the Display of the Lamp Counter ........................................................................ 110
Initializing network settings (SX80 II) ...................................................................................... 111
Resetting to the Default Setting .............................................................................................. 111
Checking the Information of the Projector ............................................................ 112
Projecting an Image from a Digital Camera or an USB 
Flash Memory (SX80 II) .................................................................................. 113
Projecting an Image from a Digital Camera (SX80 II) ............................................ 114
Connecting a Digital Camera .................................................................................................. 114
Operating the Projected Image ............................................................................................... 116
■ Switching to the Next Image.......................................................................................... 116
■ Rotating an Image ......................................................................................................... 116
Running a Slideshow .............................................................................................................. 117
■ Setting a Slideshow Interval .......................................................................................... 117
■ Finishing projection ....................................................................................................... 117
Projecting Data on USB Flash Memory (SX80 II)................................................... 118
Connecting an USB Flash Memory ........................................................................................ 118
Description of USB File Browser ............................................................................................ 120 
						

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10 Selecting an Image for Projection .......................................................................................... 121
■ Selecting a Drive ........................................................................................................... 121
■ Selecting a Folder ......................................................................................................... 121
■ Selecting an Image File for Projection .......................................................................... 122
Operating the Projected Image .............................................................................................. 123
■ Switching to the Previous/Next Image .......................................................................... 123
■ Rotating an Image......................................................................................................... 123
■ Returning to the USB File Browser................................................................................ 123
Running a Slideshow of Data saved in a USB Flash Memory ............................................... 124
■ Creating an Image File Folder ...................................................................................... 124
■ Setting a Slideshow Interval .......................................................................................... 124
Connecting the Projector to Network (SX80 II)............................................ 125
Setting an IP Address (SX80 II) ............................................................................... 126
■ Setting IP Address of the Computer ............................................................................. 126
■ Resetting the IP Address Setting of the Computer ....................................................... 127
Setting Network (SX80 II)......................................................................................... 128
■ Displaying the Network Configuration Screen .............................................................. 128
■ Setting the Network ....................................................................................................... 129
■ Resetting the Network Setting....................................................................................... 134
■ Error Notification Message............................................................................................ 135
■ Projector Control ........................................................................................................... 136
Appendix ......................................................................................................... 137
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 138
WARNING Lamp Flash Patterns ............................................................................................ 138
Symptoms and Solutions........................................................................................................ 139
■ You cannot turn on the projector. ................................................................................. 139
■ You cannot project an image from the projector. ......................................................... 139
■ A digital camera or USB flash memory is not recognized. (SX80 II) ............................ 140
■ You cannot hear sound. ................................................................................................ 140
■ The projected image is blur. ......................................................................................... 141
■ You cannot project an image appropriately. ................................................................ 141
■ The projector is forced to be turned off. ....................................................................... 141
■ You cannot operate the remote control. ....................................................................... 142
Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 143
Cleaning the Projector ............................................................................................................ 143
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter ..................................................................................... 144
■ Cleaning the Air Filter.................................................................................................... 144
■ Replacing the Air Filter.................................................................................................. 144
Replacing the Lamp ............................................................................................................... 145
■ About the Replacing Lamp ........................................................................................... 145
■ Replacing the Lamp...................................................................................................... 146
Relationship between Aspect and Screen Aspect ................................................ 147
When Projecting an Image from a Computer ......................................................................... 147
When Projecting an Image from Image Software................................................................... 148
When Projecting an Image from a Digital Camera or a USB Flash Memory (SX80 II) .......... 149