Canon Projector SX800 Manual

							51Starting Projection
Projecting an Image 
■When the Password Input Screen Appears
If you have set a password, the Password input screen appears. Enter your password. 
(P108)
■When No signal Appears
A notebook computer requires to turn on the external monitor output. (P51)
Press the INPUT button to select an appropriate input signal. (P55)
■When Notebook Computer Screen Does Not Appear
Set your notebook computer to output signals to an external monitor. For more details, 
refer to Changing Notebook Computer Screen Output below.
■Adjusting Image
 For the display resolution of the computer, select 1400 x 1050 pixels or a resolution 
closest to the output signal resolution of the computer. (P56)
 Use the auto PC function to adjust shift in computer image or the flickering of the 
screen. (P57)
 Use the ZOOM button to adjust the size of the projecting image. (P58)
 Use the FOCUS button to correct the focus adjustment if necessary. (P59)
 Use the D.SHIFT/KEYSTONE button to adjust keystone correction if necessary. (P60)
 Select the aspect ratio of the projecting image (screen aspect) or a screen mode 
(aspect) according to the aspect ratio of the screen, type of input image signal and so 
on. (P62 - P66)
 Select an image mode depending on the projecting image. (P67)
Changing Notebook Computer Screen Output
To use a notebook computer, you need to change the screen output on the notebook 
computer.
This operation is not required for a desktop computer.
■Turning On External Monitor Output
You can turn on the external monitor output via keyboard operation.
To turn on the external monitor output, press an icon for an external monitor or a function 
key ([F1] to [F12]) while holding [Fn] key down.
The function keys you use and the method used to turn on the external monitor output vary 
depending on the model. For details, see the instructions of your notebook computer.
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Setting Up the Screen Automatically
Auto Setup
The auto setup function automatically makes the following settings and adjustments.
Use the auto setup function when:
 You turned the power on and the countdown sequence was completed.
 You changed the position or angle of the projector during the projection process.Setting image input signal (Auto input)
Focusing (Auto focus) (SX80 II)
Keystone correction (Auto keystone)
Screen color correction (Auto screen color correction) 
(SX80 II)
 The auto screen color correction is disabled at the factory. To enable the auto screen color 
correction when performing the auto setup, select the function in menu. (SX80 II) (P86)
 You cannot set a digital PC signal or an AV equipment signal ([Digital PC] and [HDMI]) 
with the auto setup function. Select the appropriate signal by pressing the INPUT button. 
(SX80 II) (P55)
 When No signal message appears, press the INPUT button to select an appropriate 
input signal. (P55)
 If focusing, keystone distortion and/or screen color correction have not been performed 
properly, manually adjust them. (Adjusting the focus: P59, Correcting keystone distortion: 
P60 and Correcting the screen color: P86)
 In SX800, the auto setup function does not adjust the focus. Please manually adjust the 
focus. (P59) 
 If you select [16:9 D. image shift] for [Screen aspect], [Auto setup] will be disabled and 
the following screen appears.
 When you press the INPUT button and then the AUTO SET button, only the input signal 
type is set.
 When you press the FOCUS button and then the AUTO SET button, only the focus is 
adjusted. (SX80 II)
If you select [16:9 D. image shift] for [Screen aspect], the auto focus function will be disabled.
 When you press the D.SHIFT/KEYSTONE button and then the AUTO SET button, only the 
keystone distortion is adjusted. If you select [16:9 D. image shift] for [Screen aspect], the 
keystone adjustment will be disabled.
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							53Setting Up the Screen Automatically
Projecting an Image 
■Performing the Auto Setup
Press the AUTO SET button to perform the auto setup.
 After the auto setup is complete, the following window appears. Press the OK button.
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Selecting an Input Signal (INPUT)
Select an appropriate input signal in the [INPUT] menu if you want to project a digital PC or AV 
equipment signal or you connect multiple computers or AV equipment to receive their input signals.
Skip this step if you have not changed the input signal since the last projection.
■Types of Input Signals
The table below shows the relationship among input signals supported by the projector, 
input terminals and connection cables.
S
Input signalSupported 
modelInput terminal Types of connection cables
HDMISX80 IIHDMI INHDMI cable (commercial item)
DIGITAL PCSX80 IIANALOG PC-1/
DVI-I INDVI digital cable (LV-CA29, option)
ANALOG 
PC-1SX80 IIANALOG PC-1/
DVI-I INComputer connection cable (supplied item)
SX800ANALOG PC-1VGA cable (supplied item)
ANALOG 
PC-2SX80 II
SX800ANALOG PC-2/
COMPONENT IN
VGA cable (commercial item)
COMPONENTSX80 II
SX800ANALOG PC-2/COMPONENT IN
VIDEOSX80 II
SX800VIDEO INVideo cable (commercial item)
S-VIDEOSX80 IIS-VIDEO INS-VIDEO cable (commercial item)
USBSX80 IIUSB
USB cable or USB flash memory 
(commercial item)
Component cable
(supplied item)
Commercial component 
adapter cable with 
D terminal – RCA plugs
Commercial component 
cable with RCA – RCA 
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							55Selecting an Input Signal (INPUT)
Projecting an Image 
■Selecting an Input Signal
1Press the INPUT button to pop up a window shown at the lower right.
The currently active input signal is marked with a circle and highlighted in orange.
An input signal that is ready for projection is displayed in white. When no signal is 
received, it is displayed in gray.
In SX80 MarkII, [HDMI], [DIGITAL PC], and [ANALOG PC-1] may be displayed in 
gray even if they are ready for projection.
2The selection is toggled through available input signal types by pressing the INPUT 
button.
 You can select the target input signal with [ ] / [ ].
 Only the input signals displayed in white can be selected.
3Press the OK button to determine the input signal type.
If no button is pressed in 4 seconds, the selected input signal type is chosen.
When you select [USB] with no PictBridge enabled equip-
ment or an USB flash memory connected and pressing the 
OK button, a window waiting for you to connect a Pict-
Bridge enabled equipment or an USB flash memory 
appears. For more details, refer to Projecting an Image 
from a Digital Camera (SX80 II) (P114 – P117) or Project-
ing Data on USB Flash Memory (SX80 II) (P118 – P124).
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Adjusting Image
Setting the Display Resolution of the Computer
Set the display resolution of the computer to 1400 x 1050 pixels or a resolution closest to 
the output signal resolution of the computer based on the performance of the projector 
(resolution: 1400 x 1050 pixels). (P150)
■Macintosh OSX
1Open the Apple Menu and select [System 
Environment Setting].
2In the System Environment Setting win-
dow, click the [Displays] icon to display 
the Display window.
3Select the [Display] tab and select 1400 x 
1050 or a resolution closest to the output 
signal resolution of the computer from the 
[Resolution] list.
4Close [System Environment Setting] window.
■Windows Vista
1Open the [Control Panel] from the start 
menu, then select [Appearance and 
Personalization] - [Adjust screen reso-
lution] in the [Control Panel Home].
2Select 1400 x 1050 pixels or a reso-
lution closest to the output signal reso-
lution of the computer.
3Click the OK button.
■Windows XP
1Right-click on the desktop back-
ground and select [Properties] to open 
the [Display Properties].
2Click the [Settings] tab, and under 
[Screen Resolution], select 1400 x 
1050 pixels or a resolution closest to 
the output signal resolution of the 
computer.
3Click the OK button. 
						

							57Adjusting Image
Projecting an Image 
AUTO PC
When you press the AUTO PC button if there is a shift in image display or flickering of 
screen with the [ANALOG PC-1] or [ANALOG PC-2] selected, the projector is adjusted to 
an optimum condition.
The result of adjustment is recorded for each input signal ([ANALOG PC-1] or [ANALOG 
PC-2]). If you connect the projector to the same computer, you can project the image with 
the same settings as before simply by select the input signal.
■Performing the Auto PC Function
Press the AU TO P C button to make projector adjustment.
Perform the following if the project image has not been properly adjusted with the auto PC 
function.
 From [Input signal select], select an input signal type based on the resolution of the com-
puter. (P80)
 If the adjustment is still insufficient, from [Input signal settings] select [Total dots], [Track-
ing], [Horizontal position], [Vertical position], [Horizontal pixels] and [Vertical pixels] to 
make adjustments. (P81 – P84)
 For the signal types supported by the projector, see the table on page 150.
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							Adjusting Image
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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. (P35)
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.
						

							59Adjusting Image
Projecting an Image 
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. (P35)
■Auto focusing (SX80 II)
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.
						

							Adjusting Image
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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. (P35)
 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 lower edge.<