Canon Projector SX80 User Manual

							51Adjusting Image
Projecting an Image 
Adjusting the Image Size
Use the ZOOM button to adjust the size of the projecting image.
Change the projector installation position if your desired image is too large or too small to 
adjust it with the zoom function. (P31)
1Press the ZOOM button to pop up a window shown at the lower right.
2Press the pointer buttons to adjust the image size.
3When the image size is determined, press the OK button or the ZOOM button.
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[ ] / [ ]: Rough adjustment.
[]: Fine adjustment.
						

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Adjusting the Focus
You can adjust the focus with the FOCUS button. The projection image may be out of 
focus if the projection distance is beyond the range of 1.2 m (3.9) to 9.1 m (29.6). Move 
the projector installation position if such is the case. (P31)
■Auto focusing
Press the FOCUS button, and then the AUTO SET button.
■Manual focusing
1Press the FOCUS button to pop up a window shown at the lower right.
2Press the pointer buttons to adjust the focus.
3When the focus is adjusted optimally, press the OK button or the FOCUS button.
If you select [16:9 D. image shift] for [Screen aspect], the auto focus function will be dis-
abled.
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[ ] / [ ]: Rough adjustment.
[]: Fine adjustment.
						

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Projecting an Image 
Adjusting Keystone Distortion
The D.SHIFT/KEYSTONE button corrects the keystone distortion.
■Auto adjustment
Press the D.SHIFT/KEYSTONE button, and then the AUTO SET button.
■Manual adjustment
1Press the D.SHIFT/KEYSTONE button to pop up a window shown at the lower right.
2Press the pointer buttons to adjust the focus.
 Keystone can be adjusted within the range of ± 20 degrees. If the keystone distortion is 
too large to adjust, move the projector installation position. (P31)
 The amount of adjustment may be smaller depending on type of input signal.
 The result of keystone adjustment is memorized. If you place the projector at the same 
position, the keystone adjustment is not necessary.
 Signals are processed digitally when keystone distortion is corrected. The image may 
look different from the original one. In addition, the aspect ratio of the image may change.
 If you select [16:9 D. image shift] for [Screen aspect], the keystone adjustment will be dis-
abled. Project the image at right angle to the screen.
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[ ]: Reduces the length of the 
upper edge.<
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[ ]: Reduces the length of the 
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3When the keystone distortion has been adjusted, press the OK button.
Perform the following steps to reset the keystone adjustment.
Press the D.SHIFT/KEYSTONE button twice to display the [Keystone reset] window.
On the window, select [OK] with [
						

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Projecting an Image 
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 as that of the screen in use.
[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 131.
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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4Use [ ] / [ ] to select a screen aspect type.
4:3
Select this when you use a screen with aspect ratio of 
4:3.
Suitable for projecting computer screen images or 
visual software having aspect ratio or 4:3 or 5:4.
16:9
Select this when you use a screen with aspect ratio of 
16:9. Suitable for projecting computer screen images 
having aspect ratio of 16:9 or close to it.
16:9 D. image shift
Select this when you use a screen with aspect ratio of 
16:9. Suitable for projecting visual software having 
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.
If you want to project images on a wall, select a screen aspect based on the aspect 
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Projecting an Image 
■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.
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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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 131.
■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 to project computer screen 
images having a resolution lower than SXGA+ (VGA, SVGA or XGA) over the entire 
screen.
16:9
An image is projected at an aspect ratio of 16:9. Select this when visual software having 
aspect ratio or 16:9 cannot be correctly 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], [COMPONENT], [VIDEO] or [S-VIDEO] for input signal.
Tr u e  s i z e
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 [ANALOG PC-1], [ANALOG PC-2], [DIGITAL 
PC], [HDMI (720p, 576p, 480p)] or [COMPONENT (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].
 It is not available for an image having a resolution higher than SXGA+ or visual software 
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Projecting an Image 
■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 
131.
You can also select any aspect ratio from the menu. (P73)
 Some aspect ratios may not appear depending on types of input signals.
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Selecting an Image Mode
You can select an image mode depending on the projecting image.
You can also adjust the brightness, contrast, sharpness, and gamma, and make color 
correction and advanced adjustments. (P85)
■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 Windows 
standard color space. It is suited to project an image shot by sRGB-compatible digital 
camera.
■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. (P85)
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