Canon Projector SX80 User Manual

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Projecting an Image 
Setting Up the Projector
■Placing in Front of the Screen
Place the projector in front of the screen.
 Be sure to place the projector parallel to the 
screen to ensure distortion-free projections.
 The screen must not be exposed to direct sun-
light or light from lighting equipment. In a bright 
room, it is recommended to limit ambient light-
ing in order to improve the image quality.
Optical axisScreen
Projected Image Size
The projected image size is determined by the distance between the projector and 
the screen (projection distance) as well as the zoom (P51). For the relationship 
between the screen size and the projection distance, see also the table listed in 
Relationship between Screen Size and Projecting Distance on page134.
Screen size40 6080 100150 180200 250300
Width (cm)81 122163 203305 366406 508610
Height (cm)61 91122 152229 274305 381457
Projection distance
(zoom max)1.2 m
(3.9)1.8 m
(5.9)2.4 m
(7.9)3.0 m
(9.8)4.5 m
(14.8)5.4 m
(17.7)6.0 m
(19.7)7.6 m
(24.9)9.1 m
(29.9)
Projection distance
(zoom min)1.7 m
(5.6)2.6 m
(8.5)3.5 m
(11.5)4.4 m
(14.4)6.6 m
(21.7)8.0 m
(26.3)8.9
(29.2)––
Projection distance (zoom max)
Projection distance (zoom min)
Screen 
						

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■Placing on a Level Place
Be sure to keep the projector as horizontal as possible.
If you need to point the projector up (for example, when the screen is placed on a higher 
position), follow the instruction given in When Pointing the Projector Up on the following 
page.
 Adjust the tilt of the projecting image using the rear adjustable foot.
Ceiling Mounting or Rear Projection
You can mount the projector on the ceiling (Ceiling mounted) with it turned up side 
down or place it behind the screen (Rear) if you use a translucent screen. For ceil-
ing mounting or rear projection, you have to invert the projected image. (P81)
Ceiling Mounting Rear Projection
 Make sure that the installation position is free 
from any obstacle that may block the exhaust 
vent on the right side of the projector and the 
air intake vent on the bottom of the projector. 
						

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Projecting an Image 
■ When Pointing the Projector Up
When the screen is placed on a higher position, point the projector up using the adjust-
able foot.
You can point it up as far as 10 degrees.
The keystone distortion of the projecting image can be corrected with the auto keystone 
(P45) or by using the keystone distortion adjust function (P53).
1Lift the front side of the projector and 
push the adjusting foot lock button to 
extend the adjustable foot.
2Raise the image to the desired height 
angle, then release the button to lock 
the foot in place.
If Keystone Distortion is Too Large
If the keystone distortion is too large to adjust, adjust the projector height by, for 
example, placing it on a pedestal.
Pedestal Keystone Distortion 
						

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Connecting the Projector
Connectable Equipment and Input Terminals
DIGITAL PC
ANALOG PC-1Use this name to select the appropriate image.  : Video signal or data flow
DVI-I IN terminalThe name of the terminal to which to connect 
equipment.(Pxxx) : indicates the page(s) to refer to.
Computer (P37)AV equipment (P38)
Digital video 
camera* (P38)Computer (P35)
AV equipment (P40)
External monitor 
(P36)Digital camera* 
(P104)
USB flash memory 
(P108)
AV equipment (P39) AV equipment (P39)
Digital camera* 
(P39)Amplified speaker
(P36, P37, P38)
Digital camera* 
(P39)S-VIDEO
VIDEO
(P39)
(P35, P37)
(P35, P40) Digital video 
camera* (P39)Digital video 
camera* (P39) DVI-IN terminal can 
be used to connect 
only computer.
HDMI IN terminal can 
be used to connect 
only AV equipment.
DIGITAL PC
ANALOG PC-1
DVI-IN terminalHDMI
HDMI IN terminalANALOG PC-2
COMPONENT
ANALOG PC-2/
COMPONENT IN
terminalMONITOR OUT
terminalUSB
USB terminal
Service terminal
(Reserved)
Video
VIDEO IN terminal
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO IN terminalAUDIO IN terminalAUDIO OUT
terminalLAN terminal
Audio signal for 
each image input
DIGITAL PC
ANALOG PC-1
COMPONENT
ANALOG PC-2Network
(P116)
* Connect to the playback mode. 
						

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Projecting an Image 
Connecting the Projector to the Computer
Connect the projector to the computer.
Before connecting the cables, turn off both the projector and computer.
■Connecting to RGB Monitor Output Terminal (analog connection)
Supplied computer connection cable (Input signal type: [ANALOG PC-1] - P47)
VGA cable (Input signal type: [ANALOG PC-2] - P47)
 Use an audio cable without a built-in resistor. Using an audio cable with a built-in resistor 
turns down the sound.
Computer
Monitor output 
terminal
(mini D-sub 15-pin) 
Audio output terminal
(AUDIO OUT)
Supplied computer connection cable
To input a corresponding 
audio signal:
Commercial audio cableTo ANALOG PC-1/
DVI-I IN
To AUDIO IN 
Projector
Monitor output 
terminal
(mini D-sub 15-pin) 
Audio output terminal
(AUDIO OUT)
To input a corresponding 
audio signal:
Commercial audio cableCommercial VGA cable
To AUDIO IN 
To ANALOG PC-2/
COMPONENT IN Computer
Projector 
						

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 You can connect one external monitor.
 The projected image is displayed on the external monitor.
 The speaker outputs the audio signal corresponding to the selected image signal.
 Use an audio cable without a built-in resistor. Using an audio cable with a built-in resistor 
turns down the sound.
Connecting Image and Audio to an External Monitor
Images can be output to an external monitor via [ANALOG PC-1] and [ANALOG 
PC-2]. It is also possible to output sound of projected images to AV equipment or 
amplified speakers.
To MONITOR OUT
To AUDIO OUTCommercial VGA cable
Commercial audio cableMonitor input 
terminal
(mini D-sub 15-pin)
Audio input terminal
(AUDIO IN)
ProjectorExternal monitor
Speaker 
						

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Projecting an Image 
■Connecting to DVI Monitor Output Terminal (digital connection)
DVI cable (Input signal type: [DIGITAL PC] - P47)
 Use an audio cable without a built-in resistor. Using an audio cable with a built-in resistor 
turns down the sound.
 Use an audio cable without a built-in resistor. Using an audio cable with a built-in resistor 
turns down the sound.
Monitor output 
terminal
(DVI terminal)
Audio output terminal
(AUDIO OUT)
DVI digital cable (LV-CA29, option)
To input a corresponding 
audio signal:
Commercial audio cableTo ANALOG PC-1/
DVI-I IN
To AUDIO IN 
ComputerProjector
Outputting Audio to an External Monitor
It is possible to output sound of projected images to amplified speakers.
The MONITOR OUT terminal is provided as an output terminal for [ANALOG PC] 
image signal. It does not output [DIGITAL PC] and [HDMI] image signals.
Commercial audio cable To AUDIO OUT
Audio input terminal
(AUDIO IN)
RCA terminal
Mini jack Projector
Speaker 
						

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Connecting to AV Equipment
Connect the projector and AV equipment.
Before connecting the cables, turn off both the projector and AV equipment.
The description provided here is just examples. For more detailed information, refer to the 
manual for the connecting AV equipment.
■Connecting to Digital Video Output Terminal (digital connection)
HDMI cable (Input signal type: [HDMI] - P47)
 Use an audio cable without a built-in resistor. Using an audio cable with a built-in resistor 
turns down the sound.
Digital video camera
Digital video
output terminal
(HDMI terminal)Commercial HDMI cable
* HDMI cable connection simulta-
neously connects digital sound.To HDMI IN AV equipment
Projector
Outputting Audio to an External Monitor
It is possible to output sound of projected images to AV equipment or amplified 
speakers. The MONITOR OUT terminal is provided as an output terminal for [ANA-
LOG PC] image signal. It does not output [DIGITAL PC], [HDMI], [COMPONENT], 
[VIDEO], [S-VIDEO] image signals.
RCA terminal
Mini jack
Audio input terminal
(AUDIO IN)
To AUDIO OUT
Commercial audio cable Projector
Speaker 
						

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Projecting an Image 
■Connecting to Analog Video Output Terminal (analog connection)
Video cable (Input signal type: [VIDEO] or [S-VIDEO] - P47)
Connect the projector and AV equipment using a video or S-VIDEO cable that fits to the 
terminal type of the AV equipment.
The input signal type is [VIDEO] or [S-VIDEO].
Sound is common to [VIDEO] and [S-VIDEO].
 Use an audio cable without a built-in resistor. Using an audio cable with a built-in resistor 
turns down the sound.
RCA terminal
RCA terminal
Commercial audio cable S terminal
Mini jackCommercial video cable
Commercial S-VIDEO cable
To input a corresponding 
audio signal:To VIDEO INTo S-VIDEO IN
To AUDIO IN 
Image output 
terminal
Audio output terminal
AV equipmentProjector 
						

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Supplied component cable (Input signal type: [COMPONENT] - P47)
A Component video signal from AV equipment can be input to the projector by connect-
ing the supplied component cable to the ANALOG PC-2/COMPONENT IN terminal of the 
projector.
Use a commercial component cable that fits to the terminal type of the AV equipment to 
connect the supplied component cable. 
 Use an audio cable without a built-in resistor. Using an audio cable with a built-in resistor 
turns down the sound.
RCA terminal
Mini jack
Audio output terminal
To input a corresponding 
audio signal:
Commercial audio cableTo AUDIO IN 
RCA Componentterminal
D terminal
Image output 
terminalCommercial component cable 
with RCA-RCA plugs
Supplied compo-
nent cable
Commercial compo-
nent adapter cable with 
D terminal – RCA plugsTo ANALOG PC-2/
COMPONENT IN AV equipment
Projector