Canon Projector SX800 Manual

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Before Use
Preparing the Remote Control
■Installing Remote Control Batteries
■Remote Control Operating Range
Point the remote control to the infrared remote receiver on the front or rear of the projector 
whenever pressing any button.
 If buttons on the remote control are inoperative when you attempt to operate the projector, 
replace the batteries with new ones.
 It is recommended to check the batteries before a presentation.
 Use the remote control within a distance of approximately 5 m (16.4) from the projector.
 Use the remote control within an angle of 30° in any direction from directly in front of the 
infrared remote receiver.
 The remote control may be inoperative if there is an obstacle between the remote control 
and main unit or the infrared remote receiver on the main unit is exposed to direct sunlight 
or strong light of lighting equipment.
 When you use two projectors at the same time, you can change the channel settings to 
prevent the two remote controls from interfering with each other. (P107)
1Open the battery com-
partment lid.
Slide the lid with it 
pressed down.2Insert batteries.
Insert new two AAA-size 
batteries in the compart-
ment with the +  and – 
poles positioned correctly.3Replace the compart-
ment lid.
30°
30°
5m (16.4)
5m (16.4) 30°
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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
Projecting an 
Image 
						

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Steps for Setting Up the Projector and Projecting an Image
Performing the Auto Setup (P52)
Connecting the Projector to Equipment (P38, P39)
Turning on the Power (P49)
Selecting an Input Signal (P54)
Adjusting the Image (P56)
Do the following adjustments.
 Setting the Display Resolution of the Computer 
(P56)
Adjusting misaligned computer images or flickering of 
the screen using the Auto PC (P57)
 Adjusting the Image Size (P58)
 Adjusting the Focus (P59)
 Adjusting keystone Distortion (P60)
Making Fine Adjustments
 Selecting an Aspect Ratio of Projected Image (Screen 
aspect) and a Screen Mode (Aspect) 
(P62, P65)
 Selecting an Image Mode (P67)
Do you want to project an image 
from a notebook computer?
Image projected properly?
Image projected properly?
No No
For a notebook computer, turn on 
the monitor output (P51) and then 
go to Auto Setup.
Projection is complete.
Yes
NoYes
Projection is complete.Yes
In SX800, manually adjust the 
focus. 
						

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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 (P58). 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 page151.
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. (P87)
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 
(P52) or by using the keystone distortion adjust function (P60).
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.
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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 (P40, P42) AV equipment (P44)
Digital video 
camera* (P44)Computer (P41)
AV equipment (P46)
External monitor 
(P42)Digital camera* (P114)
USB flash memory 
(P118)
AV equipment (P45) AV equipment (P45)
Digital camera* 
(P45)Amplified speaker
(P43, P47)
Digital camera* 
(P45)S-VIDEO
VIDEO
(P45)
(P40, P42)
(P41, P46) Digital video 
camera* (P45)Digital video 
camera* (P45) DVI-I 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-I 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
(P126)
* Connect to the playback mode.
■SX80 MarkII 
						

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Projecting an Image 
Computer (P40)Computer (P41)
AV equipment (P46)
AV equipment (P45)
Amplified speaker
(P43, P47)
Digital camera* 
(P45)VIDEO
(P45)
(P40)
(P41, P46) Digital video 
camera* (P45)
ANALOG PC-1
ANALOG PC-1terminalANALOG PC-2
COMPONENTANALOG PC-2/
COMPONENT IN
terminal
Service terminal
(Reserved)
Video
VIDEO IN terminalAUDIO IN terminalAUDIO OUT
terminal
Audio signal for 
each image input
ANALOG PC-1
COMPONENT
ANALOG PC-2
* Connect to the 
playback mode.
■SX800 
						

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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] - P54)
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
(SX80 II)
Supplied VGA cable (SX800)
Commercial audio cableTo ANALOG PC-1/
DVI-I IN
To AUDIO IN 
Projector
To input a corresponding 
audio signal:
To ANALOG 
PC-1