Canon Sx50 Multimedia Projector Users Manual
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PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER
Adjusting Keystone Distortion
If a projected picture has keystone distortion, correct it by using the keystone adjustment
feature.
1
2Select Keystone Adjustment.
“Keystone adjustment” appears on the
screen.
Correct keystone distortion.
Keystone distortion must be corrected
while “Keystone adjustment” is displayed
on the screen. (“Keystone adjustment”
disappears 10 seconds later.)
Press the [OK] button.
To reduce the length
of the upper edge,
press [^].
To reduce...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/85745/w300_canon-realis-sx50-manual_d-30.png "Page 31
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PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER
Adjusting Keystone Distortion
If a projected picture has keystone distortion, correct it by using the keystone adjustment
feature.
1
2Select Keystone Adjustment.
“Keystone adjustment” appears on the
screen.
Correct keystone distortion.
Keystone distortion must be corrected
while “Keystone adjustment” is displayed
on the screen. (“Keystone adjustment”
disappears 10 seconds later.)
Press the [OK] button.
To reduce the length
of the upper edge,
press [^].
To reduce...")
31 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER Adjusting Keystone Distortion If a projected picture has keystone distortion, correct it by using the keystone adjustment feature. 1 2Select Keystone Adjustment. “Keystone adjustment” appears on the screen. Correct keystone distortion. Keystone distortion must be corrected while “Keystone adjustment” is displayed on the screen. (“Keystone adjustment” disappears 10 seconds later.) Press the [OK] button. To reduce the length of the upper edge, press [^]. To reduce...
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32 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER • The result of keystone adjustment is memorized. If the projector installation position is the same as before, keystone adjustment is not required. • When Keystone Adjustment is selected, signals are processed digitally. The image may look different from the original one. • The aspect ratio of the image may change when keystone is adjusted. • Keystone can be adjusted vertically and horizontally within the range of +/-20 degrees. The amount of adjustment varies...
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33 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER Selecting a Screen Mode You can select one of four screen modes depending on the display resolution of your computer. • A screen mode can be selected by selecting “Screen settings” from the menu. (P57) Full screen Normal Wide Screen Tr u e si z e • If the display resolution of the computer is higher than 1400 by 1050 dots, select a lower resolution before starting projection. • The upper, lower, left, and/or right portions of a projected image may be missing...
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PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER
Selecting an Image Mode (Quality)
You can select one of four image modes. You can adjust the image quality (brightness,
contrast, sharpness, gamma, color) as you like.
Press the [IMAGE] button.
“IMAGE” appears on the screen,
allowing you to select a desired image
mode by pressing the [IMAGE] button
repeatedly.
[Standard]Select this to project an image with a similar quality to that of the
original image. An image is projected with a high regard for
reproduction of...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/85745/w300_canon-realis-sx50-manual_d-33.png "Page 34
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PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER
Selecting an Image Mode (Quality)
You can select one of four image modes. You can adjust the image quality (brightness,
contrast, sharpness, gamma, color) as you like.
Press the [IMAGE] button.
“IMAGE” appears on the screen,
allowing you to select a desired image
mode by pressing the [IMAGE] button
repeatedly.
[Standard]Select this to project an image with a similar quality to that of the
original image. An image is projected with a high regard for
reproduction of...")
34 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER Selecting an Image Mode (Quality) You can select one of four image modes. You can adjust the image quality (brightness, contrast, sharpness, gamma, color) as you like. Press the [IMAGE] button. “IMAGE” appears on the screen, allowing you to select a desired image mode by pressing the [IMAGE] button repeatedly. [Standard]Select this to project an image with a similar quality to that of the original image. An image is projected with a high regard for reproduction of...
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PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER
Turning Off the Projector
• Turning off the projector again with the lamp in an unstable state shortly after
turning on the projector may shorten the lamp life. Wait at least 5 minutes before
turning off the projector again.
• Remove the AC power cord after the [POWER] indicator lights red after power-
off. Removing the AC power cord immediately can damage the lamp and
circuits.
• Using the projector for more than 24 hours continuously may shorten the life of
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PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER
Turning Off the Projector
• Turning off the projector again with the lamp in an unstable state shortly after
turning on the projector may shorten the lamp life. Wait at least 5 minutes before
turning off the projector again.
• Remove the AC power cord after the [POWER] indicator lights red after power-
off. Removing the AC power cord immediately can damage the lamp and
circuits.
• Using the projector for more than 24 hours continuously may shorten the life of
the...")
35 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER Turning Off the Projector • Turning off the projector again with the lamp in an unstable state shortly after turning on the projector may shorten the lamp life. Wait at least 5 minutes before turning off the projector again. • Remove the AC power cord after the [POWER] indicator lights red after power- off. Removing the AC power cord immediately can damage the lamp and circuits. • Using the projector for more than 24 hours continuously may shorten the life of the...
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36 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER Setting up the Power Management Function If the projector receives no signal input within 30 seconds, a countdown timer appears. The lamp will turn off five minutes later and the projector will enter the power management mode selected in advance. You can select one of the following power management modes from the menu. (P70) Ready mode Select this mode to start projection immediately. When the projector enters this mode, the lamp is turned off and its cooling...
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USEFUL FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE DURING PROJECTION
Blacking Out an Image
Te m p o r a r i l y
[NO SHOW]
Useful when:
• You finished the presentation.
• You want to divert attendees’
attention from the screen.
Black out the image temporarily.
Blacking out an Image
The screen changes to black or blue.
Showing the Image Again
• A unique logo can be captured.
(P59)
• The company logo can be shown
while the image is blacked out.
(P60)
Remote control
Let’s take a look at the useful functions
available when you...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/85745/w300_canon-realis-sx50-manual_d-36.png "Page 37
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USEFUL FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE DURING PROJECTION
Blacking Out an Image
Te m p o r a r i l y
[NO SHOW]
Useful when:
• You finished the presentation.
• You want to divert attendees’
attention from the screen.
Black out the image temporarily.
Blacking out an Image
The screen changes to black or blue.
Showing the Image Again
• A unique logo can be captured.
(P59)
• The company logo can be shown
while the image is blacked out.
(P60)
Remote control
Let’s take a look at the useful functions
available when you...")
37 USEFUL FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE DURING PROJECTION Blacking Out an Image Te m p o r a r i l y [NO SHOW] Useful when: • You finished the presentation. • You want to divert attendees’ attention from the screen. Black out the image temporarily. Blacking out an Image The screen changes to black or blue. Showing the Image Again • A unique logo can be captured. (P59) • The company logo can be shown while the image is blacked out. (P60) Remote control Let’s take a look at the useful functions available when you...
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USEFUL FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE DURING PROJECTION
Moving the Image to the Desired
Position
If the enlarged image is larger than the
screen, you can move it so that the
desired portion of the image is displayed
inside the screen.
Move the image vertically and horizontally
to display the desired portion on the
screen.
• The zoom ratio is 1x to 12x.
• The enlarged image can also be
frozen.
Making an Image Larger/
Smaller
[D.ZOOM]
Useful when:
• Making a small graph larger during
presentation.
• Moving...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/85745/w300_canon-realis-sx50-manual_d-37.png "Page 38
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USEFUL FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE DURING PROJECTION
Moving the Image to the Desired
Position
If the enlarged image is larger than the
screen, you can move it so that the
desired portion of the image is displayed
inside the screen.
Move the image vertically and horizontally
to display the desired portion on the
screen.
• The zoom ratio is 1x to 12x.
• The enlarged image can also be
frozen.
Making an Image Larger/
Smaller
[D.ZOOM]
Useful when:
• Making a small graph larger during
presentation.
• Moving...")
38 USEFUL FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE DURING PROJECTION Moving the Image to the Desired Position If the enlarged image is larger than the screen, you can move it so that the desired portion of the image is displayed inside the screen. Move the image vertically and horizontally to display the desired portion on the screen. • The zoom ratio is 1x to 12x. • The enlarged image can also be frozen. Making an Image Larger/ Smaller [D.ZOOM] Useful when: • Making a small graph larger during presentation. • Moving...
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USEFUL FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE DURING PROJECTION
Indicating a Position with a
Spotlight
[SPOT]
Useful when:
• You point to a portion of an image
that should draw attendees’
attention.
Point to a desired portion of the projected
image with a pointer.
Showing the Pointer
A pointer appears at the center of the screen
and the image becomes dark excepting the
pointer.
Multiple types of pointers are supported and
you can select a desired pointer by pressing
the [SPOT] button repeatedly.
Moving the Pointer
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USEFUL FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE DURING PROJECTION
Indicating a Position with a
Spotlight
[SPOT]
Useful when:
• You point to a portion of an image
that should draw attendees’
attention.
Point to a desired portion of the projected
image with a pointer.
Showing the Pointer
A pointer appears at the center of the screen
and the image becomes dark excepting the
pointer.
Multiple types of pointers are supported and
you can select a desired pointer by pressing
the [SPOT] button repeatedly.
Moving the Pointer
Move...")
39 USEFUL FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE DURING PROJECTION Indicating a Position with a Spotlight [SPOT] Useful when: • You point to a portion of an image that should draw attendees’ attention. Point to a desired portion of the projected image with a pointer. Showing the Pointer A pointer appears at the center of the screen and the image becomes dark excepting the pointer. Multiple types of pointers are supported and you can select a desired pointer by pressing the [SPOT] button repeatedly. Moving the Pointer Move...
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USEFUL FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE DURING PROJECTION
Freezing the Picture
[FREEZE]
Useful when:
• You want to perform a computer
operation which is irrelevant to the
proceedings of the presentation.
• You want to stop a moving image.
Freeze the moving image.
Freezing an Image
“FREEZE” icon is shown on the screen.
Canceling the FREEZE function
To cancel the FREEZE function, press this
button again.
The frozen image can be expanded
or compressed.
Remote control
Muting the Sound/
Adjusting the Volume
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USEFUL FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE DURING PROJECTION
Freezing the Picture
[FREEZE]
Useful when:
• You want to perform a computer
operation which is irrelevant to the
proceedings of the presentation.
• You want to stop a moving image.
Freeze the moving image.
Freezing an Image
“FREEZE” icon is shown on the screen.
Canceling the FREEZE function
To cancel the FREEZE function, press this
button again.
The frozen image can be expanded
or compressed.
Remote control
Muting the Sound/
Adjusting the Volume
[MUTE]...")
40 USEFUL FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE DURING PROJECTION Freezing the Picture [FREEZE] Useful when: • You want to perform a computer operation which is irrelevant to the proceedings of the presentation. • You want to stop a moving image. Freeze the moving image. Freezing an Image “FREEZE” icon is shown on the screen. Canceling the FREEZE function To cancel the FREEZE function, press this button again. The frozen image can be expanded or compressed. Remote control Muting the Sound/ Adjusting the Volume [MUTE]...