Canon Sx50 Multimedia Projector Users Manual
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PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM AV EQUIPMENT
Select an AV terminal.
To input images from the DVI-I/RGB IN-
1 terminal, select the [COMPUTER-1]
button.
To input images from the RGB IN-2/
COMPONENT/RGB OUT terminal,
select the [COMPUTER-2] button.
To input image from the S-VIDEO IN
terminal or VIDEO IN terminal, press
the [VIDEO/S] button.
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PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM AV EQUIPMENT
Select an AV terminal.
To input images from the DVI-I/RGB IN-
1 terminal, select the [COMPUTER-1]
button.
To input images from the RGB IN-2/
COMPONENT/RGB OUT terminal,
select the [COMPUTER-2] button.
To input image from the S-VIDEO IN
terminal or VIDEO IN terminal, press
the [VIDEO/S] button.
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PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM AV EQUIPMENT
Select a signal type.
If images are not displayed correctly,
press the button mentioned in step 4
repeatedly to select a desired input
type.
Pressing the [COMPUTER-1] button
repeatedly allows you to select DIGITAL
RGB and ANALOG RGB-1 alternately.
Pressing the [COMPUTER-2] button
repeatedly allows you to toggle between
ANALOG RGB-2 and COMPONENT.
Pressing the [VIDEO/S] button repeat-
edly allows you to toggle between
VIDEO and S-VIDEO.
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PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM AV EQUIPMENT
Select a signal type.
If images are not displayed correctly,
press the button mentioned in step 4
repeatedly to select a desired input
type.
Pressing the [COMPUTER-1] button
repeatedly allows you to select DIGITAL
RGB and ANALOG RGB-1 alternately.
Pressing the [COMPUTER-2] button
repeatedly allows you to toggle between
ANALOG RGB-2 and COMPONENT.
Pressing the [VIDEO/S] button repeat-
edly allows you to toggle between
VIDEO and S-VIDEO.
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SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUS
Buttons Used Here
Selected item is highlighted in orange.
Press the [MENU] button.
A menu window appears.
• To close the menu window, press the
[MENU] button again.
Select the tab containing the item
you want to set.
Select the [Display settings], [Image
Adj.], or [System settings] tab.
• The selected tab contains the items
handled previously. To select another
tab, press the [^] button repeatedly.
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SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUS
Buttons Used Here
Selected item is highlighted in orange.
Press the [MENU] button.
A menu window appears.
• To close the menu window, press the
[MENU] button again.
Select the tab containing the item
you want to set.
Select the [Display settings], [Image
Adj.], or [System settings] tab.
• The selected tab contains the items
handled previously. To select another
tab, press the [^] button repeatedly.
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SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUS
Selecting from the Menu
(Example: Screen setup)
Making an Adjustment Using
the Slide Bar
(Example : Adjustment of Contrast)
Making a Setting in a Different
Window
(Example : Registration of User Logo)
Select the item you want to set.
Make a setting.
Make an adjustment or choice.
Select an item from the menu, make an
adjustment using the slide bar, or make
a setting in a different window accord-
ing to the purpose of setting.
Press the [OK] button.
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SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUS
Selecting from the Menu
(Example: Screen setup)
Making an Adjustment Using
the Slide Bar
(Example : Adjustment of Contrast)
Making a Setting in a Different
Window
(Example : Registration of User Logo)
Select the item you want to set.
Make a setting.
Make an adjustment or choice.
Select an item from the menu, make an
adjustment using the slide bar, or make
a setting in a different window accord-
ing to the purpose of setting.
Press the [OK] button.
The setting takes...")
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SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUS
Adjust the horizontal position of the
screen when the projected image is
shifted horizontally.
Moves the screen to the right.
Moves the screen to the left.
• This adjustment is required when
the auto PC adjustment cannot
project images correctly.
• The setting is recorded for the
[ANALOG RGB-1] signal and
[ANALOG RGB-2] signal
separately.
Adjusting the
Horizontal Position
Adjust the vertical position of the screen
when the projected image is shifted
vertically.
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SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUS
Adjust the horizontal position of the
screen when the projected image is
shifted horizontally.
Moves the screen to the right.
Moves the screen to the left.
• This adjustment is required when
the auto PC adjustment cannot
project images correctly.
• The setting is recorded for the
[ANALOG RGB-1] signal and
[ANALOG RGB-2] signal
separately.
Adjusting the
Horizontal Position
Adjust the vertical position of the screen
when the projected image is shifted
vertically.
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SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUS
When the vertical size of the screen is too
large or small, adjust it to the screen size.
Increase the number of horizontal
pixels.
Decrease the number of horizontal
pixels.
• This adjustment is required when
the auto PC adjustment cannot
project images correctly.
• The setting is recorded for the
[ANALOG RGB-1] signal and
[ANALOG RGB-2] signal
separately.
Adjusting the Number
of Vertical Pixels
When the horizontal size of the screen is
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SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUS
When the vertical size of the screen is too
large or small, adjust it to the screen size.
Increase the number of horizontal
pixels.
Decrease the number of horizontal
pixels.
• This adjustment is required when
the auto PC adjustment cannot
project images correctly.
• The setting is recorded for the
[ANALOG RGB-1] signal and
[ANALOG RGB-2] signal
separately.
Adjusting the Number
of Vertical Pixels
When the horizontal size of the screen is
too large or small, adjust it...")
51 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUS Selecting from the Menu (Example: Screen setup) Making an Adjustment Using the Slide Bar (Example : Adjustment of Contrast) Making a Setting in a Different Window (Example : Registration of User Logo) Select the item you want to set. Make a setting. Make an adjustment or choice. Select an item from the menu, make an adjustment using the slide bar, or make a setting in a different window accord- ing to the purpose of setting. Press the [OK] button. The setting takes effect. Some menu items take effect at the time they are selected and some take effect when the [OK] button is pressed. When you finished setting the selected item, press the [MENU] button. The menu disappears. 4 5 63
52 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUS The projector automatically detects the input signal (ANALOG RGB) from the connected computer to make the optimum settings for the total number of dots, tracking, and so on. Perform the auto PC adjust- ment function. • Most computers can project an image optimally using an auto PC function. • Signal types supported by the computers that can use the auto PC function are listed in the table on page 84. • If an image cannot be projected correctly even with the auto PC function, manually specify the parameters ([Total dots] to [Verti- cal pixels]) for the next item [Input signal settings]. (P53 to P55) Display Settings Menu Make various settings related to input signals of the computer and AV equipment as well as the settings related to display. Performing the auto pc [Auto pc adj.] ............... P52 adjustment Adjusting the total [Total dots]................... P53 number of dots Adjusting the tracking [Tracking] .................... P53 Adjusting the [ Horizontal position] ....... P54 horizontal position Adjusting the vertical [ Vertical position]........... P54 position Adjusting the number [ Horizontal pixels] .......... P55 of horizontal pixels Adjusting the number [Vertical pixels] ............ P55 of vertical pixels Selecting an input [Input signal select] .... P56, 57 signal type Selecting a Screen mode[Screen settings] ........ P57, 58 Selecting a menu [Menu position]............ P58 position Capturing a logo to be [Logo capture] ............. P59 displayed Selecting a logo [Logo position]............. P59 display position Displaying a logo [No signal screen] ....... P60 (No signal input) Displaying a logo [No show screen] ........ P60 (No Show) Displaying a logo [Projector on]............... P61 (Projector on) When Ceiling-mounted [Image flip H/V] ........... P61 or for Rear Projection Performing the Auto PC Adjustment Display settings Auto PC Adj. OK
53 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUS Adjust the total number of horizontal dots. Increase the total number of dots. Reduce the total number of dots. This adjustment is required when the auto PC adjustment cannot project images correctly. Adjusting the Total Number of Dots Adjust the tracking when the projected image flickers due to a tracking error. Increases the set value. Decreases the set value. • This adjustment is required when the auto PC adjustment cannot project images correctly. • The setting is recorded for the [ANALOG RGB-1] signal and [ANALOG RGB-2] signal separately. Adjusting the Tracking Display settings Input signal settings Total dots Display settings Input signal settings Tracking < > < > < >
54 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUS Adjust the horizontal position of the screen when the projected image is shifted horizontally. Moves the screen to the right. Moves the screen to the left. • This adjustment is required when the auto PC adjustment cannot project images correctly. • The setting is recorded for the [ANALOG RGB-1] signal and [ANALOG RGB-2] signal separately. Adjusting the Horizontal Position Adjust the vertical position of the screen when the projected image is shifted vertically. Moves the screen up. Moves the screen down. • This adjustment is required when the auto PC adjustment cannot project images correctly. •The setting is recorded for the [ANALOG RGB-1] signal and [ANALOG RGB-2] signal separately. Adjusting the Vertical Position Display settings Input signal settings Horizontal position Display settings Input signal settings Vertical position < > < >
55 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUS When the vertical size of the screen is too large or small, adjust it to the screen size. Increase the number of horizontal pixels. Decrease the number of horizontal pixels. • This adjustment is required when the auto PC adjustment cannot project images correctly. • The setting is recorded for the [ANALOG RGB-1] signal and [ANALOG RGB-2] signal separately. Adjusting the Number of Vertical Pixels When the horizontal size of the screen is too large or small, adjust it to the screen size. Increase the number of horizontal pixels. Decrease the number of horizontal pixels. • This adjustment is required when the auto PC adjustment cannot project images correctly. • The setting is recorded for the [ANALOG RGB-1] signal and [ANALOG RGB-2] signal separately. Adjusting the Number of Horizontal Pixels Display settings Input signal settings Horizontal pixels Display settings Input signal settings Vertical pixels < > < >
56 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUS When images from AV equipment is not projected correctly (irregular color or no image), you can select an input signal type manually. The input signal is automatically set. If images are not projected correctly in the Auto mode, select one of input signal types shown on the left. Confirm the input signal type according to the Users Manual that came with the AV equipment connected. Selecting an Input Signal Type (2) When two or more types of input signals are found during execution of the auto PC adjustment function, select a correct input signal type. [1280 x 1024] [1400 x 1050] Select an input signal type suitable for the computer from the displayed signal types. • Select an input signal type when the auto PC adjustment function cannot project images correctly and two or more signal types are found. • For the signal types supported by this projector, see P84. •• • Selecting an Input Signal Type (1) Display settings Input signal select Display settings Input signal select Auto NTSC PA L SECAM NTSC4.43 PAL-M PAL-N
57 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUS When the projected image size is larger/ smaller than the screen size. An image from the computer is projected fully on the screen. An image is projected in the maximum size with the aspect ratio unchanged. An image is projected at 16:9 aspect ratio with its width matching to the width of the screen. An image is projected in its original size (no enlargement/ reduction). • Set the display resolution of the computer to 1400 x 1050 dots or lower. • When Full screen is selected, circles may become out of round depending on the display resolution of the computer. • The upper, lower, left, and/or right portions of a projected image may be missing depending on the selected display mode. Selecting a Screen Mode (1) When images from AV equipment is not projected correctly, you can select an input signal type manually. The video format is automatically set according to the input signal. If images are not projected correctly in the Auto mode, select one of input signal types shown on the left. Confirm the input signal type according to the Users Manual that came with the AV equipment connected. Selecting an Input Signal Type (3) Display settings Input signal select Display settings Screen settings Auto 1080i 1035i 720p 575p 480p 575i 480i
58 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUS You can select the position of the menu displayed on the screen. Using [^], [], and [v] buttons, move the menu position. When the menu position is determined, press the [OK] button (the menu will disappear 30 seconds later if no button is pressed). Selecting a Menu Position Select a screen mode according to the size of the image to be projected. The screen mode is automat- ically switched between [Nor- mal] and [Wide Screen] depending on the image from the AV equipment. This item is displayed when Compo- nent Input is selected to allow you to select it. An image is projected at a 16:9 (W:H) aspect ratio (wide screen size). An image is projected at a 4:3 (W:H) aspect ratio (nor- mal screen size). The upper, lower, left, and/or right portions of a projected image may be missing depending on the selected display mode. Selecting a Screen Mode (2) Display settings Screen settings Display settings Menu position
59 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUS A user’s unique image (logo) can be dis- played when the power is turned on, there is no input signal, or the image is blacked out temporarily. The image to be captured is displayed on the screen. Place the red frame on the capture range and press [OK]. The image in the red frame will be captured. Cancel registration of the image. • The image on only one screen can be captured. • To display the captured image, select “Logo capture” on the “Projector on”, “No signal”, or “NO SHOW” screen. • No image can be captured depending on the resolution and scan system you selected. Capturing a Logo to Be Displayed Select a logo display position. A logo can be displayed at the center or in a corner of a desired screen. Select a logo display posi- tion. Selecting a Logo Display Position Display settings User screen settings Logo capture OK Cancel Upper L Upper R Center Lower L Lower R
60 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUS A logo can be displayed on the screen when there is no input signal. No logo is displayed (black screen). No logo is displayed (blue- back). The logo captured on the “Logo capture” screen is dis- played. ”User logo” cannot be selected when no logo has been captured. Displaying a Logo (No signal screen) A logo can be displayed on the screen when the image is blacked out temporarily by pressing the [NO SHOW] button. No logo is displayed (black screen). No logo is displayed (blue- back). The logo captured on the “Logo capture” screen is displayed. ”User logo” cannot be selected when no logo has been captured. Displaying a Logo (NO SHOW) Display settings User screen settings No signal screen Black Blue User logo Display settings User screen settings NO SHOW Black Blue User logo