Canon SX Projector User Manual

Safety Instructions
Before Use
Setting Up the Projector
Projecting an Image from the Computer
Projecting an Image from AV Equipment
Useful Functions Available During a Presentation
Setting Up Functions from Menus
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Appendix
Index
PROJECTING AN 
IMAGE FROM 
THE COMPUTER
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Projecting an Image from the Computer
Connecting the Projector to the Computer
Connect the projector to the computer.
Connecting to Video Terminals
Supplied computer connection cable
To monitor output terminal
(mini D-sub 15-pin terminal)
Input Terminal-1
(ANALOG IN-1)Supplied computer 
connection cable
Input Signal: Select [ANALOG PC-1] (P43)Computer
Projector
VGA cable
To monitor output terminal
(mini D-sub 15-pin terminal)
Input Terminal-2
(ANALOG...

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DVI cable
Computer
Projector
To monitor output terminal
(DVI terminal)
Input Terminal-1
(DIGITAL IN)Optional DVI digital cable
[LV-CA29]
Input Signal: Select [DIGITAL PC] or
[ANALOG PC-1] (P43)
5-BNC cable
Computer
Projector
To monitor output terminal
(5-BNC output terminal)
Input Terminal-2
(ANALOG IN-2)Commercial 5-BNC 
cable (for 5-BNC/
mini D-Sub 15-pin)
Input Signal: Select [ANALOG PC-2] (P45)
Extension cable
Commercial 5-BNC 
extension cable
zBefore...

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Connecting to an External Monitor
You can display an image from the projec-
tor to an external monitor.
Connecting to Audio Terminals
Connect an audio cable between the pro-
jector and computer if you want to use the
projectors speaker.
zYou can connect one external monitor.
The multi-monitor display is not sup-
ported.
zThe projected image is displayed on
the external monitor.
zYou cannot output the input signal to
the external monitor if it is DIGITAL
PC.
VGA...

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Starting Projection
Connect the power cord and turn on the projector to start the projection.
1Connect the power cord.
Fully insert the power cord plug into the socket.
The [POWER] indicator flashes red.
2Press the [POWER] button.
The [POWER] indicator flushes green, and
then lights in green.
The countdown window is displayed for
approximately 20 seconds, and then the
guiding message for the auto setup function
appears.
The LED illumination lamp blinks blue until...

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Caution
Connect the Ground Terminal
Connect the ground terminal on the power plug to ground. Otherwise, the operating
computer may suffer electromagnetic radiation problems and poor reception by TV and
radio.
Unplug the Power Cord When the Projector is Not in Use
The projector constantly consumes approximately 7W power even when it is turned off.
To ensure safety, malfunction prevention, and power saving, remove the power plug
from the AC outlet when the projector...

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Adjusting the Image
Adjusting the Image Size (ZOOM).
Adjust the image size in accordance with the screen.
1Press the [ZOOM] button.
The Zoom adjustment window appears.
2Adjust the image size.
3Press the [OK] button.
zChange the projector installation position if your desired image size is too large or too small
to adjust with the zoom function (P28).
Zoom in:
Press [ ] for rough adjustment.
Press [>] for fine adjustment.
Zoom out:
Press [ ] for rough adjustment....

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Adjusting the Projection Angle
You can adjust the projection angle with the adjustable foot.
1Lift the front side of the projector and push the
adjusting foot lock button.
The adjustable foot extends.
2Adjust the projection angle while pushing the
adjustable foot lock button, and then release
the lock button.
The adjustable feet is fixed.
zWith the adjustable foot, the projection angle
can be adjusted up to 10 degrees.
zIf the projector is tilting in the lateral...

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Preparing the Computer
Determining the Output Resolution of the Computer
To make the most of the display performance of this projector, set output signal resolution
of the computer to an optimum value.
Windows XP
1. Right-click on the desktop background
and select [Properties] to open the
[Display Properties].
2. Select the [Settings] tab and move the
slider to select 1400 x 1050 pixels
(1024 x 768 pixels for X600). If this
resolution is not available, select the...

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Projecting the Image from the Notebook Computer
Most of notebook computers require to turn on the external monitor output to project an
image from the projector. To turn on the external monitor output, press the [LCD] or [VGA]
function key ([F1] to [F10]) or a key with an icon for the external monitor while pressing the
[Fn] key on the keyboard.
The following table lists the key combinations for each personal computer manufacturer.
DELL [Fn]+[F8] MITSUBISHI...