Canon Projector SX80 Mark II User Manual

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Projecting an Image 
3When the keystone distortion has been adjusted, press the OK button.
■Resetting the Keystone Adjustment
Perform the following steps to reset the keystone adjustment.
Press the D.SHIFT/KEYSTONE button twice to display the [Keystone reset] window.
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Selecting Screen Aspect and Aspect
Select an optimum aspect ratio of the projecting image (screen aspect) or an optimum 
screen mode (aspect) according to the aspect ratio of the screen, type of input image 
signal and so on for the projection making best use of the screen size.
[Screen aspect]: Select the same aspect ratio with your screen.
[Aspect]: Select [Auto] unless the type of input signal is [VIDEO].
You may need to change the setting depending on the resolution of the computer. If the 
image is not projected with a desired aspect ratio, see Relationship between Aspect and 
Screen Aspect in Appendix on page 147.
Selecting Screen Aspect
Select the aspect ratio of projecting image to the aspect ratio of the screen.
Perform the following steps to select the aspect ratio of the projecting image.
1Press the MENU button to display a menu window.
2Use [] to select the [Display settings] tab.
3Select [Screen aspect] with [ ] / [ ], and then press the OK button.
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Projecting an Image 
4Use [ ] / [ ] to select a screen aspect type.
4:3
Select this when you use a screen with aspect ratio 
of 4:3.
16:9
Select this when you use a screen with aspect ratio 
of 16:9. 
16:9 D. image shift
Select this when you use a screen with aspect ratio 
of 16:9. Suitable for projecting visual software hav-
ing aspect ratio of 16:9.
You cannot correct the keystone distortion in this 
mode, but you can move the image up or down with 
images being projected horizontally.
See the following page on how to shift the image.
5Press the OK button to accept your setting and then press the MENU button.

						

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■Moving Image with 16:9 D. Image Shift
1Press the D.SHIFT/KEYSTONE button to pop up a window shown at the lower right.
2Use [ ] / [ ] to move the image.
3When the image shift adjustment has been completed, press the OK button.
■Resetting the Image Shift
Perform the following steps to reset the image shift adjustment.
Press the D.SHIFT/KEYSTONE button twice to display the [D.Image Shift reset] window.
On the window, select [OK] with [
						

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Projecting an Image 
Selecting Aspect Ratio
Select the aspect ratio of projecting image based on the input signal type, aspect ratio of 
the screen and resolution.
For more details on the aspect ratios, refer to When Projecting an Image from a Com-
puter on page 147.
■Types of Aspect Ratios
Auto
An image is projected at an aspect ratio of the input signal. Select this mode for normal 
image projection.
4:3
An image is projected at an aspect ratio of 4:3. Select this if an image of 4:3 aspect ratio 
cannot be appropriately projected in the [AUTO] mode.
16:9
An image is projected at an aspect ratio of 16:9. Select this if an image of 16:9 aspect 
ratio cannot be appropriately projected in the [AUTO] mode.
Zoom
An image with 4:3 aspect ratio is projected in the center of the screen enlarged in 16:9 
aspect ratio with the upper and lower portion of the image cut off. Select this when pro-
jecting visual software having aspect ratio of 4:3 and black belts at the top and bottom of 
the image.
 This mode is available when you select [16:9] or [16:9 D. image shift] for [Screen 
aspect] and select [HDMI (576p, 480p) (SX80 II)], [COMPONENT (576p, 480p, 576i, 
480i)], [VIDEO] or [S-VIDEO (SX80 II)] for input signal.
True size
An image is projected with the original resolution of the input signal. Select this to clearly 
project computer screen images having a resolution SXGA+ or lower (VGA, SVGA, XGA 
or SXGA) or visual software having a resolution lower than 1035i.
 This mode is available when you select [HDMI (720p, 576p, 480p) (SX80 II)] or [COM-
PONENT (720p, 576p, 480p)] for input signal.
 [Auto] is not available if the input signal type is [VIDEO].
 [Auto] is automatically selected if the input signal type is [USB]. (SX80 II)
 It is not available for an image having a resolution higher than SXGA+ or visual software 
having a resolution of 1080i, 1080p, 1035i, 576i or 480i.
 It is also available if the input signal is [ANALOG PC-1], [ANALOG PC-2], or [DIGITAL PC 
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■How to Select an Aspect Ratio
Press the ASPECT button on the remote control to select an appropriate aspect ratio. The selection 
is toggled among types for aspect ratios by pressing the ASPECT button.
For more details on the aspect ratios, refer to When Projecting an Image from a Computer on page 
147.
You can also select any aspect ratio from the menu. (P79)
Some aspect ratios may not appear depending on types of input signals.
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Projecting an Image 
Selecting an Image Mode
You can select an image mode depending on the projecting image.
In each image mode, you can further adjust the brightness, contrast, sharpness, gamma, 
color adjustment, advanced adjustment, and lamp mode. (P93)
■Image modes
Standard
Select this to project an image with near-original quality and a high regard for reproduc-
tion of white. It is suited to project text-based computer screens or visual software (mov-
ing pictures) in a bright room.
Presentation
Select this to project an image with quality suited for the presentation. It is also suited to 
project visual software (moving pictures) with a high regard for the brightness.
Movie
Select this to project common visual software (moving pictures). It is suited to easily enjoy 
the atmosphere of a moving theater in a dim room.
sRGB
Select this if you want to project an image in the display mode conforming to the sRGB 
standard (P152). It is suited to project an image shot by sRGB-compatible digital camera.
Photo (SX80 II)
If you select [Photo] for [Image mode], make sure to set [Ambient light] in the [Image 
adjustment] as well. 
You can correct an image according to the ambient light based on [sRGB] in [Image 
mode] and project the image with higher tone on the screen by setting [Ambient light]. It 
is suited to project an ornamental photo, etc. under an ambient light.
It is available if the input signal is [ANALOG PC-1], [ANALOG PC-2], [DIGITAL PC], or [USB].
■How to Select an Image Mode
Press the IMAGE button on the remote control to select your desired image mode.
The selection is toggled among aspect types by pressing the button.
You can also select any image mode from the [Image mode] menu. (P93)
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Turning Off the Projector
1Press the POWER button to pop up a window shown at the lower right.
Press the POWER button again while the confirmation message is displayed.
The lamp goes off, the [POWER] indicator starts flashing in red and the cooling fan 
starts.
2Remove the power cord from the AC outlet.
It continues to cool down the lamp even after removing the power cord. Thus, you 
may move or put away the projector immediately after the use.
With the power cord connected, the LED illumination lamp turns on during cooling 
cycle.
 You cannot turn the projector on while the cooling fan is in operation.
 If you want to continue projecting, press a button other than POWER or wait until the con-
firmation message disappears.
 Wait at least 5 minutes before turning on the projector when you turn off the projector. 
It 
may shorten the lamp life if you turn on the projector immediately after turning it off.
 Using the projector for a long time may shorten the life of the lamp and internal optical 
components.
 Wait until the cooling fan stops before putting the projector in the carrying bag. Do not put 
the projector in the carrying bag until the cooling fan stops rotating. The projector may be 
damaged due to the heat.
 Attach the lens cap to the lens to protect it and put the projector in the carrying bag. 
Replace the adjustable foot to prevent the damage on the projector.
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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
Useful Functions 
Available During 
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Useful Functions Available During a Presentation
Blackened Out an Image 
Temporarily
Useful when:
 You finished the presentation.
 You want to divert attendees attention from 
the screen.
Press the   button to blacken out the 
image.
Press the   button again to show the 
image.
 You can set the screen state while 
blackening out the image on the menu. 
You can also set a specified image. 
(P89)
 The lamp keeps a turn-on state while 
blackening out the image.
 The (middle) LED illumination lamp on 
the top control flush slowly while black-
ening out the image.
Freezing the Picture
Useful when:
 You want to perform a computer operation 
which is irrelevant to the proceedings of the 
presentation.
 You want to stop a moving image.
Press the   button to freeze the moving 
image. The projector shows the following 
icon.
Press the   button again to cancel the 
FREEZE function.
 The (left and right) LED illumination 
lamps on the top control flushes slowly 
while stopping the image.
 It is cancelled once the input signal is 
terminated.
 You cannot zoom an image (P72) when 
you are freezing the image.
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