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Appendix
Relationship between Aspect and Screen Aspect
This section describes the relationship between screen aspect (P55) and aspect (P58).
To project an image on the whole screen, select the most appropriate screen aspect ratio 
and aspect according to the aspect ratio of the screen and input signal type.
When Projecting an Image from a Computer
When the input signal is [ANALOG PC-1], [ANALOG PC-2], or [DIGITAL PC], select screen 
aspect and aspect as follows according to the resolution of the image on the computer.
ScreenScreen Aspect 
Ratio SettingResolution of Com-
puter ScreenObject of ProjectionAspect Setting
[4:3]Project an image in a 
largest possible size on 
the screen.
[Auto]
(or [4:3])
Project an image in a 
largest possible size on 
the screen.
[4:3]
Project an image in 
original size.
[True size]
Project an image in a 
largest possible size on 
the screen.
[Auto]
Project an image in 
original size. (WUXGA 
not selectable)
[True size]
Project an image in a 
largest possible size on 
the screen.
[Auto]
Project an image in 
original size.
[True size]
[16:9]Project an image in a 
largest possible size on 
the screen.
[Auto]
Project an image in a 
largest possible size on 
the screen.
[Auto]
Project an image in 
original size.
[True size]
Project an image in a 
largest possible size on 
the screen.
[Auto]
Project an image in a 
largest possible size on 
the screen.
[Auto]
4:3
SXGA+
4:3
VGA, SVGA, XGA
4:3
WXGA
SXGA
5:4
16:9
SXGA+
4:3
VGA, SVGA, XGA
4:3
WXGA
SXGA
5:4 
						

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When Projecting an Image from Image Software
To project an image such as an image shot by a TV set, commercially available DVD software, or 
video camcorder (input signal [HDMI], [VIDEO], [S-VIDEO], [COMPONENT]), select an aspect ratio 
according to the image software format as follows. 
*1[Auto] cannot be selected for the aspect setting if the input signal type is [VIDEO].*2If an image from image software with aspect ratio of 16:9 is not projected correctly, select [16:9] 
as screen aspect.
*3When images with aspect ratio of 16:9 are included in the format with aspect ratio of 4:3 such as 
terrestrial movie broadcasting, you can project an area with aspect ratio of 16:9 fully on the 
screen with aspect ratio of 16:9 by selecting [Zoom] as aspect. [Zoom] is enabled only when 
[16:9] or [16:9D. image shift] is selected for [Screen aspect].
*4To perform keystone adjustment (P53), select [16:9] for [Screen aspect].
When Projecting an Image from a Digital Camera or a USB 
Flash Memory
The image is expanded fully on the screen with the screen aspect maintained.
*To perform keystone adjustment (P53), select [16:9] for [Screen aspect].
ScreenScreen Aspect Ratio 
SettingImage Software
 For matProjection ResultAspect
 Setting
[4:3][Auto]*1
[16:9]
[16:9 D. image shift]*4[Auto]*2
[16:9 D. image shift]*4[Zoom]*3
ScreenScreen Aspect Ratio 
SettingProjection ResultAspect Setting
[4:3][Auto]
[16:9]
[16:9 D. image shift]*[Auto]
4:34:3
16:9
16:94:3
16:9
16:94:316:9
4:3
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Appendix
Supported Computer Signal Types
This projector supports following signal types.
If your computer or AV equipment is compatible with any one of these signal types, the projectors 
auto PC function selects the input signal type to project an image appropriately.
ANALOG RGB
* The specifications in the table above are subject to 
change without notice.
* This projector does not support any computer sig-
nal of which dot clock is 170 MHz or higher.
DV I
HDMI
*Interlaced signal
COMPONENT
*Interlaced signal
Signal type Resolution 
(dots)Horizontal 
frequency (KHz)Ve r t i c a l  
frequency (Hz)
VGA
640 x 480
31.469 70.09
31.469 59.94 
37.50 75.00 
37.861 72.81 
37.861 74.38 
43.269 85.01 
720 x 40031.469 70.09 
SVGA
800 x 600
34.50 55.38 
35.156 56.25 
37.879 60.32 
37.898 61.03 
38.00 60.51 
38.60 60.31 
46.875 75.00 
48.077 72.19 
53.674 85.06 
XGA
1024 x 768
44.028 54.63 
46.897 58.19 
47.00 58.31 
48.363 60.00 
48.496 60.02 
56.476 70.07 
58.032 72.00 
60.023 75.03 
60.314 74.92 
60.994 75.77 
62.04 77.07 
63.478 79.35 
68.677 85.00 
WXGA
1280 x 76847.986 59.83 1280 x 80049.702 60.031360 x 76847.712 60.02 
SXGA1152 x 86464.196 70.39 
1152 x 90061.17 65.28 
61.846 66.00 
71.399 75.64 
1280 x 96060.00 60.00 
1280 x 1024
62.50 58.63 
63.337 59.98 
63.364 59.95 
63.735 60.01 
63.791 60.18 
63.899 60.00 
63.981 60.02 
71.694 67.19 
76.97 72.00 
79.976 75.03 
81.135 76.11 
SXGA+
1400 x 105063.981 60.02 
UXGA1600 x 120075.00 60.00 MAC LC 13640 x 48034.967 66.60 
MAC13640 x 48035.00 66.67 
MAC16832 x 62449.725 74.55 
MAC191024 x 76860.248 75.03 
MAC211152 x 87068.681 75.06 
MAC1280 x 96075.00 75.08 
MAC1280 x 102480.00 75.08 
Signal type Resolution 
(dots)Horizontal 
frequency (KHz)Ve r t i c a l  
frequency (Hz)
D-VGA 640 x 480 31.469 59.94
D-SVGA 800 x 600 37.879 60.32
D-XGA 1024 x 768 48.363 60.00
D-SXGA
1280 x 1024 63.981 60.02
D-SXGA+ 1400 x 1050 63.981 60.02
Signal type Resolution 
(dots)Horizontal 
frequency (KHz)Ve r t i c a l  
frequency (Hz)
480p
-31.469 59.94
576p-31.250 50.00
720p-37.500 50.00
720p-44.955 59.94
1080i*-28.125 50.00
1080i*-33.716 59.94
1080p-56.250 50.00
1080p-67.433 59.94
Signal type Resolution 
(dots)Horizontal 
frequency (KHz)Ve r t i c a l  
frequency (Hz)
480p
-31.469 59.94
480i*-15.734 59.94
576p-31.250 50.00
576i*-15.625 50.00
720p-37.500 50.00
720p-44.955 59.94
1035i*-33.750 60.00
1080i*-28.125 50.00
1080i*-33.716 59.94
1080p-56.250 50.00
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Relationship between Screen Size and Projecting Distance
* The values in the table above are approximations rounded off.Screen size at 4:3 aspect ratio
Type - W x D cmProjecting distance
m (feet)
Max. zoomingProjecting distance
m (feet)
Min. zoomingScreen size at 16:9 aspect ratio
W x D cm
40 (81 x 61)1.2(3.9)1.7(5.6)81 x 46
50 (102 x 76) 1.5 (4.9) 2.2 (7.1) 102 x 57
60 (122 x 91)1.8(5.9)2.6(8.5)122 x 69
70 (142 x 107) 2.1 (6.9) 3.1 (10.0) 142 x 80
80 (163 x 122)2.4(7.9)3.5(11.4)163 x 91
90 (183 x 137) 2.7 (8.9) 4.0 (13.1) 183 x 103
100 (203 x 152)3.0(9.8)4.4(14.6)203 x 114
110 (224 x 168) 3.3 (10.8) 4.9 (16.1) 224 x 126
120 (244 x 183)3.6(11.8)5.3(17.4)244 x 137
130 (264 x 198) 3.9 (12.8) 5.8 (19.0) 264 x 149
140 (284 x 213)4.2(13.8)6.2(20.2)284 x 160
150 (305 x 229) 4.5 (14.8) 6.6 (21.7) 305 x 171
160 (325 x 244)4.8(15.5)7.1(23.3)325 x 183
170 (345 x 259) 5.1 (16.8) 7.5 (24.6) 345 x 194
180 (366 x 274)5.4(17.7)8.0(26.3)366 x 206
190 (386 x 290) 5.7 (18.7) 8.4 (27.6) 386 x 217
200 (406 x 305)6.0(19.7)8.9(29.2)406 x 229
210 (427 x 320) 6.4 (20.3) – – 427 x 240
220 (447 x 335)6.7(22.0)––447 x 251
230 (467 x 351) 7.0 (22.9) – – 467 x 263
240 (488 x 366)7.3(23.9)––488 x 274
250 (508 x 381) 7.6 (24.8) – – 508 x 286
260 (528 x 396)7.9(25.8)––528 x 297
270 (549 x 411) 8.2 (27.2) – – 549 x 309
280 (569 x 427)8.5(27.9)––569 x 320
290 (589 x 442) 8.8 (28.9) – – 589 x 331
300 (610 x 457)9.1(29.9)––610 x 343
Width
Height
Height
Width
4:3
Screen size16:9
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Appendix
Glossary
An international standard of color repre-
sentation (color space) which is applied to 
general digital cameras, displays and oth-
ers. In this projector, if you select [sRGB] 
in the [Image mode] setting, the projector 
can project the best-quality image con-
forming to the sRGB Standard.
A digital video signal connection interface 
for a computer. This interface allows digi-
tal data to be transmitted without convert-
ing to analog data, assuring high image 
quality with no signal degradation.
The DVI-I (integrated) connector can be 
used to transmit both an analog video sig-
nal and digital video signal.
A signal system used to send digital infor-
mation of individual display dots. This sys-
tem is free from deterioration of image 
quality because of no analog conversion. 
Connect the DVI output terminal on the 
computer and 
ANALOG PC-1/DVI-I IN ter-
minal 
on this projector with an optionnal 
DVI digital cable (LV-CA29). Select [DIGI-
TAL PC] at projection.
A signal system used to send analog sig-
nal information of R (red), G (green), and 
B (blue). It is a typical system for connect-
ing a color monitor to a computer. Connect 
the analog RGB output terminal on your 
computer and ANALOG PC-1/DVI-I IN ter-
minal on this projector with the supplied 
computer cable. Select [ANALOG PC-1] 
at the time of projection. 
Or, connect the analog RGB output termi-
nal on your computer and ANALOG PC-2/
COMPONENT IN terminal on this projector with a commercial VGA cable. Select 
[ANALOG PC-2] at the time of projection.
An abbreviation for High-Definition Multi-
media Interface, which is a digital video 
signal connection interface for AV equip-
ment. It can transmit non-compressed 
images and audio signals simultaneously. 
It supports digital contents copy-pro-
tected with the HDCP technology. The pro-
jector supports HDMI 1.3 standard (10-bit 
deep color).
An abbreviation of 
High-bandwidth Digital 
Content Protection 
which is an encryption 
technology for copy protection of digital 
image signals. In this projector, you can 
project digital contents copy-protected 
with the 
HDCP technology.
An output terminal widely used in an AV 
equipment. It is also called as a composite 
output terminal (pin terminal or RCA termi-
nal). For more details, refer to Composite.
A video signal system used to send a 
brightness signal (Y) and a color signal 
(C) together. Connect the composite out-
put (RCA) terminal on the AV equipment 
and the VIDEO IN terminal on this projec-
tor with a video cable. Select [VIDEO] at 
projection.
A signal system (YC separation signal) 
used to send a brightness signal (Y) and 
color signal (C) separately. Connect the S-
video terminal on the AV equipment and 
the S-VIDEO IN terminal on this projector 
with an S-video cable. Select [S-VIDEO] at 
projection.
sRGB (P60, P85)
DV I  (P37, P47)
Digital PC (P27, P37)
Analog PC (P27, P35, P74)
HDMI (P38, P47)
HDCP
VIDEO (P27, P39, P74)
Composite (P27, P39)
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The aspect ratio is the ratio of the horizon-
tal (longer) dimension to the vertical 
(shorter) dimension of a screen. It is 
expressed as longer dimension : shorter 
dimension.
The following aspect ratio is normally 
used:
[4:3]
The aspect ratio widely accepted in the 
standard screen resolution, for example the 
traditional television screen and VGA (640 
x 480) and XGA (1024 x 768) in computer. 
The aspect ratio for this projector is 4:3.
[5:4]
This aspect ratio is used if you select the 
resolution such as SXGA (1280 x 1024) in 
computer. The shorter dimension in [5:4] 
is a little longer than that in [4:3]. 
An image is displayed with proper screen 
aspect if you select [Auto] or [True size] 
for [Screen aspect]; however, the margins 
are displayed on both sides of the screen.
[16:9]
The aspect ratio for the high definition or 
wide-screen. WXGA (1280 x 768 and 1360 x 
768) is used as the aspect ratio close to 16:9 
for the wide screen monitor in computer. An 
image with aspect ratio of 16:9 is properly 
displayed if you select [Auto] for [Aspect]; 
however, the margins are displayed at the 
top and bottom of the screen.
For the aspect ratio for movie screens, 
vista vision size and cinema scope size, 
etc. are used.
Vista vision size
The aspect ratio close to 16:9. Select 
[Auto] or [16:9] for [Aspect]. The back 
belts are added at the top and bottom of 
the image.
Cinema scope size
The landscape-oriented aspect ratio of 
8:3. Select [Auto] or [16:9] for [Aspect]. The back belts are added at the top and 
bottom of the image.
A signal system used to send a color sig-
nal (C) with it divided into a B-Y color dif-
ference signal and an R-Y color difference 
signal. This system can project a better-
quality image as compared with the com-
posite signal system. Connect the compo-
nent video terminal on the AV equipment 
and the ANALOG PC-2/COMPONENT IN 
terminal on this projector with a compo-
nent cable. Select [COMPONENT] at pro-
jection.
To reproduce an image from an analog 
image signal, the process to accumulate 
image information at the appropriate tim-
ing with reference to the synchronization 
signal within the image signal is required. 
This process is called the tracking. This 
projector can display an image properly 
by automatically adjust the tracking with 
the auto PC adjustment function even if 
there is a small difference in the synchroni-
zation signal from an analog imaging 
device.
The number of dots (horizontal dots x ver-
tical dots) that can be displayed on a 
computer is called “resolution of display”. 
Resolution indicates the size of the display 
area (amount of information).
Aspect (P58, P73, P131)
ResolutionNumber of dots
Horizontal Vertical
VGA 640 480
SVGA 800 600
XGA 1024 768
SXGA 1280 1024
SXGA+ 1400 1050
UXGA 1600 1200
Component (P27, P40, P88)
Tracking (P50, P76)
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Appendix
Number of pixels in each resolution
If you select SXGA+ (1400 dots x 1050 
dots) as the display resolution for the con-
necting computer, this projector can 
project high-resolution images. If your 
computer does not have the SXGA+ 
option, select the maximum resolution 
among the selectable options.
An image display system used to display 
the entire screen per scan. For an inter-
lace signal (video signal) that displays one 
screen by two scans (one for odd lines 
and one for even lines) is input, progres-
sive processing is required. When the pro-
gressive function is turned off, one screen 
is displayed using image signals per inter-
lace signal, deteriorating the vertical reso-
lution of the image. When the progressive 
function is turned on, one screen is dis-
played using image signals per two inter-
lace signals, improving the vertical 
resolution of the image. Turn off the pro-
gressive function when flickering and hori-
zontal lines are noticeable on a fast-
moving picture.A parameter that shifts the reproduction 
range of a brightness signal from black to 
white within an image signal toward the 
higher or lower level of brightness. The 
reproducibility of the dark tone is mainly 
changed. Since you can adjust the offset 
for each RGB color in this projector, you 
can also adjust colors.
The offset is normally adjusted with the 
gain.
A tone adjustment system used during 
projection of image data. The gamma cor-
rection function works effectively when 
portions of an image are obscure because 
they are too light or dark.
This projector supports manual gamma 
correction and dynamic gamma correction 
which performs the gamma correction 
automatically.
A parameter that adjusts the reproduction 
range of a brightness signal from black to 
white within the image signal to naturally 
reproduce it on the screen. The reproduc-
ibility of the bright tone is mainly changed. 
Since you can adjust the gain for each 
RGB color in this projector, you can also 
adjust colors. The gain is normally 
adjusted with the offset.
Progressive (P79)
Offset (P88)
Gamma Correction (P87, P89)
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A memorized color is a color in our mem-
ory. The memorized color such as blue for 
the sky is more vivid than the real color, so 
you may feel colors of a projected image 
are dull. If such is the case, enable the 
memorized color correction function to 
make the colors close to the ones in our 
memory. You can enable the memorized 
color correction function in the image 
adjustment menu.
The color adjustment function for an 
advanced user. You can adjust color bal-
ance and color level for 6 axis of RGB 
(red/green/blue) and CMY (cyan/magenta/
yellow) of the projected image to make a 
fine color adjustment. You can perform the 
6-axis color adjustment in the image 
adjustment menu.
A standard protocol established by CIPA 
(Camera & Imaging Products Association) 
that supports various digital photo solu-
tions including camera direct print to print 
shot images by directly connecting a digi-
tal camera to a printer without via a com-
puter. Other than digital cameras, some 
digital video camcorders and mobile 
phones are compatible with PictBridge. In 
this projector, you can project shot images 
by directly connecting PictBridge-compat-
ible equipment.An abbreviation of Digital Print Order For-
mat. It is a protocol to record information 
specified for printing such as images to be 
printed and the number of copies on a 
memory card for PictBridge-compatible 
digital camera. In this projector, use this 
function to continuously project multiple 
shot images from a connected digital 
camera.
Memorized Color Correction (P90)
6-axis color adjust (P90)
PictBridge (P104)
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Appendix
Specifications
■Projector
* 99.99% or more of the LCD panel pixels are effective. During projection, 0.01% or less of pixels may stay lit or unlit due to the characteris-
tics of the LCD panel. 
* Using the projector continuously for an extended period of time may accelerate the deterioration of optical parts.
■Remote Control
Model name SX80
Display system RGB liquid crystal system
Optical systemColor separation by dichroic mirror/polarizing beam splitter and color composition by 
prism
Display 
device
Type Reflective liquid crystal panel
Size/Aspect ratio 0.55 x 3 panels/4:3
Drive system Active matrix system
Number of pixels/Total Number of pixels 1,470,000 (1400 x 1050) x 3 panels/4,410,000
Projection 
lens
Zoom ratio/Focal length/F value 1.5/f=16.6 to 24.8mm/F1.95 to F2.6
Zooming and focusing system Electronic operation/electronic operation (with auto focusing function)
Lens shift 10:0 (fixed)
Light source 230W high-pressure lamp
Screen size (projection distance) 40 to 300 (1.2m/3.9 to 9.1m/12.8)
Number of producible colors 16,770,000 colors (full color)
Brightness* 3,000 lm (at presentation)
Contrast ratio 900:1 (full white:full black, at presentation)
Uniformity* 88% (at presentation)
Speaker 1W monaural x 1
Maximum input resolution 1600 x 1200 dots (compression)
Video signals
ANALOG PC inputUXGA/SXGA+/WXGA/SXGA/XGA/SVGA/VGA (scan rate: horizontal: 15 to 75KHz, 
vertical 50 to 85Hz)
DIGITAL PC input SXGA+/SXGA/XGA/SVGA/VGA
COMPONENT input 1080p, 1080i, 1035i, 720p, 576i, 576p, 480i, 480p
HDMI input 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 480p
VIDEO/S-VIDEO input NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, PAL-N
Input terminals
DVI-IN terminal DIGITAL PC, ANALOG PC-1 (DVI-I connector 29-pin)
HDMI IN terminal HDMI (HDMI ver. 1.3)
ANALOG PC2/COMPONENT IN terminal ANALOG PC-2, COMPONENT (mini D-sub 15-pin)
S-VIDEO IN terminal S-Video (mini DIN 4-pin)
VIDEO IN terminal Composite (RCA)
USB terminal USB connection, PictBridge input (USB type A)
CONTROL terminal RS-232C (mini D-sub 9-pin)
Audio Input terminal Audio signal (stereo mini jack x 3)
Video Output terminal Analog PC (mini D-sub 15-pin)
Audio Output terminal Audio signal (stereo mini jack)
LAN terminal Network connection (RJ-45)
Input signals
Digital PC TMDS (Transition Minimized Differential Signaling)
Analog PC0.7Vp-p, positive polarity, impedance = 75Ω
Horizontal/vertical synchronization: TTL level, negative or positive polarity
Composite synchronization in G signal: 0.3Vp-p, negative polarity, impedance=75Ω
VideoVideo:1Vp-p, negative synchronization, impedance = 75Ω
S-video: Separate YC signal, Y: 1Vp-p, negative synchronization, impedance = 75Ω
C: 0.286Vp-p (burst signal), impedance = 75Ω
Component: Separate Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr signal
Y: 1Vp-p, Negative synchronization, impedance = 75Ω
Cb/Pb: 0.7Vp-p, impedance = 75Ω  Cr/Pr: 0.7Vp-p, impedance = 75Ω
Audio  142mVrms, impedance = 47 KΩ or more
Noise (normal mode/silent mode) 35/31dB
Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C
Power supply AC 100-240 V  50/60 Hz
Power consumption (normal mode/silent 
mode, standby state)330/270W, 15W
Dimensions 332 (W) x 121 (H) x 340 (D) mm/13.3 (W) x 4.8 (H) x 13.6 (D) in (excluding protrusions)
Weight 5.2 kg/11.4lbs
AccessoriesRemote control, batteries for remote control, power cord, computer connection 
cable, component cable, carrying bag, lens cover, string for lens cover, Users Man-
ual, and Warranty Card.
Power supply Two 3.0 V, AAA-size batteries
Operating range About 5 m (16.4) (to infrared remote receiver)
Dimensions 42 (W) x 22 (H) x 135 (D) mm / 1.7 (W) x 0.9 (H) x 5.3 (D) in
Weight (not including batteries) 55 g 
						

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■External View
■ANALOG PC-2/COMPONENT IN terminal
This terminal is used as a computer analog PC input or component input terminal. Use a 
D-sub computer cable for connection.
The terminal specifications for the analog PC-2 input and component input are the same.
Mini D-sub 15-pin
45 mm (1.80)59.3 mm (2.37)
332 mm (13.28)340 mm (13.60)
121 mm (4.84)
135.9 mm (5.44)
136.8 mm
(5.47) 133.0 mm
(5.32)
Screw Holes for Installation 
of ceilling mounting bracket 
(M4 x 5)
62.5 mm (2.5)
39.6 mm 
(1.58)
33.4 mm (1.34)
113.7 mm 
(4.55)
1 R 9 +5 V power
2 G 10 Ground (Vertical sync.)
3 B 11 Monitor ID0
4 Monitor ID2 12 DDC data
5 Ground (Horizontal sync.) 13 Horizontal sync.
6 Ground (R) 14 Vertical sync.
7 Ground (G) 15 DDC clock
8Ground (B)