Canon Sx6, Sx60, X600 Multimedia Projector Users Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSFederal Communication Commission Notice
Multimedia Projector, Model: SX6/SX60/X600
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.  However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation.  If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
zReorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 
zIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver. 
zConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
zConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The cable with a ferrite core provided with the projector must be used with this
equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Use of a shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15
of FCC Rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified
in the instructions.  If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be
required to stop operation of the equipment.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. 
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. 
Tel No. (516) 328-5600
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Regulations.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Lamp Handling Precautions
This projector uses a high-pressure mercury lamp which must be handled carefully and
correctly as mentioned below.
zA lamp may explode with a loud sound or burn out due to a shock, scratch, or use
beyond its expiry date.
zThe lamp life may differ from lamp to lamp and according to the usage environment.
There is no guarantee that all lamps will last for the same period of time. Some lamps
may fail in a shorter period of time than other similar lamps.
zA lamp gradually becomes darker over time.
zIf the projector indicates that the lamp should be replaced (i.e., the LAMP REPLACE
indicator lights up twice), the chances of an explosion increase. Replace the lamp with
a new one immediately if such is the case.
zAlways keep your face away from the exhaust vent so that you are not injured from the
gas and broken lamp shards.
Carrying/Transporting the Projector
zThis projector is a precision machine. Do not subject the projector to strong shocks or
vibrations or turn it down.
zInstall the lens cap to protect the lens and put the projector in the carrying bag to pro-
tect it from dust and scratches on the surface of it when you carry the projector.
zDo not put the projector in the carrying bag until the cooling fan stops rotating. The pro-
jector may be damaged due to the heat.
zThe carrying bag is not designed to protect the projector from external shocks. When
carrying the projector with it put in the carrying bag, do not give a shock to it, drop it, or
place anything on it. The projector may be damaged or malfunctioned.
zDo not transport the projector through a courier or transport service with the carrying
bag. Put the projector in an impact-resistant transport case if such is the case. If a Lamp Explodes
If a lamp explodes, gas and broken shards may scatter inside the projector and
may come out of the exhaust vent. The gas contains toxic mercury. Open
windows and doors for ventilation. If you inhale the gas or the shards of the
broken lamp contact your eyes or mouth, consult a doctor immediately.
If a lamp explodes, its shards may scatter inside the projector. Ask the Canon
service representative to clean and check the inside of the projector and
replace the lamp.
Disposal of Waste Lamp
Dispose of the projectors mercury lamp according to local regulations just like
the fluorescent lamps.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Precautions
Ensure that the projector is installed with a minimum distance of 1 m (3.3) from its left,
right, rear, and top panels to the neighboring object such as a wall.
Installation
Install the projector correctly. Incorrect installation
may cause troubles and accidents.
zDo not tilt the projector more than 20 degrees
above and below the horizontal.
zDo not point the projector up or down.
zDo not install the projector vertically.
Hot Air from Exhaust Vent
zHot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent. Do
not place any object near the exhaust vent.
- Do not put any spray cans near the vent.
The internal pressure increases due to heat,
such may result in an explosion.
- Do not put any metallic object on the pro-
jector. It may become hot, resulting in an
accident or injury.
- Do not put anything such as a plant pot
near the exhaust vent.
- Do not put anything near the exhaust vent that may deform or deteriorate due to
heat.
- Do not seat anyone near the exhaust vent.
zThe area around the exhaust vent and the cabinet above the exhaust vent become hot.
Do not touch these areas, or you may get burnt. In particular, keep children away from
these areas.
zDo not put anything that may deform or discolor due to heat on the projector.
Do Not Use in the Following Environments
zDo not install the projector in a humid or dusty location or a position where there is a lot
of oily or cigarette smoke. Optical parts such as a lens and mirror may be stained,
resulting in poor picture quality.
zDo not use the projector in a place subject to either very high or very low temperatures.
- Operating temperature: +5°C to +35°C
- Storage temperature: -10°C to +60°C
Condensation
zIf the projector is carried from a cold place to a warm place or the room temperature is
raised rapidly, condensation may form on the lens and mirror due to the moisture in the
atmosphere, resulting in a blurred picture. Wait until condensation evaporates and nor-
mal picture is shown.
zThe projector may be damaged if it is tilted more than 20 degrees above or below.
20° 20°
Hot air
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Quick Reference – How to start projection ............................................................. 2
Features of the Multimedia Projector SX6/SX60/X600 .......................................... 4
Supplied Manuals and Symbols Used in This Manual ........................................... 5
Supplied Manuals............................................................................................................. 5
Safety Instructions .................................................................................................. 6
Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................... 7
AC Power Cord Requirement ......................................................................................... 10
Federal Communication Commission Notice ................................................................. 11
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations ..................................................................... 11
Lamp Handling Precautions .................................................................................... 12
Installation Precautions .................................................................................................. 13
Table of Contents ................................................................................................. 14
Before Use ........................................................................................................... 18
Supplied Accessories .................................................................................................... 18
Part Names .....................................................................................................................20
Preparing the Remote Control ........................................................................................ 26
Setting Up the Projector ....................................................................................... 28
Determining the Distance to the Screen ........................................................................ 28
Determining the Installation Position .............................................................................. 29
Projecting an Image from the Computer .............................................................. 32
Connecting the Projector to the Computer..................................................................... 32
Starting Projection .......................................................................................................... 35
Adjusting the Image ....................................................................................................... 37
Preparing the Computer ................................................................................................. 39
Performing the Auto Setup ............................................................................................. 41
Adjusting the Focus........................................................................................................ 46
Adjusting Keystone Distortion ........................................................................................ 47
Setting Up the Computer Screen Automatically (AUTO PC).......................................... 49
Selecting an Image Mode (IMAGE) ............................................................................... 50
Selecting a Screen Mode (Aspect) ................................................................................ 52
Turning Off the Projector ................................................................................................ 53
Projecting an Image from AV Equipment ............................................................. 56
Connecting the Projector to an AV Equipment............................................................... 56
Projecting a Video Image from an AV Equipment .......................................................... 59
Performing the Auto Setup ............................................................................................. 60
Selecting a Screen Mode (Aspect) ................................................................................ 64
Useful Functions Available During a Presentation ............................................... 66
Blackened Out an Image Temporarily ........................................................................... 66
Muting the Sound ........................................................................................................... 66
Freezing the Picture ....................................................................................................... 67
Adjusting the Volume ..................................................................................................... 67
Showing the Elapsed Time ............................................................................................. 68
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Pointing with a Spotlight ................................................................................................. 68
Zooming an Image ......................................................................................................... 69
Operating a Mouse with the Remote Control ................................................................. 70
Page Up or Down through the Pages ............................................................................ 71
Setting Up Functions from Menus ........................................................................ 74
How to Use Menus ......................................................................................................... 74
Setting Display Status from the Display Settings Menu ....................................... 78
Selecting a Screen Mode (1).......................................................................................... 78
Selecting a Screen Mode (2).......................................................................................... 78
Selecting a Screen Mode (3).......................................................................................... 79
Selecting an Input Signal Type (1) ................................................................................. 79
Selecting an Input Signal Type (2) ................................................................................. 80
Selecting an Input Signal Type (3) ................................................................................. 80
Adjusting the Total Number of Dots ............................................................................... 81
Adjusting the Tracking ................................................................................................... 81
Adjusting the Horizontal Position.................................................................................... 82
Adjusting the Vertical Position ........................................................................................ 82
Adjusting the Number of Horizontal Pixels ..................................................................... 83
Adjusting the Number of Vertical Pixels ......................................................................... 83
Performing Progressive Processing ............................................................................... 84
Selecting a Menu Position .............................................................................................. 84
Performing the Ceiling-mounted/Rear Projection ........................................................... 85
Correcting the Screen Color........................................................................................... 86
Capturing a Logo to Be Projected.................................................................................. 86
Selecting a Logo Display Position .................................................................................. 87
Displaying a Logo (No signal screen) ............................................................................ 87
Displaying a Logo (NO SHOW) ...................................................................................... 88
Selecting a Logo at Startup ............................................................................................ 88
Setting the Image Quality from the Image Adjustment Menu ............................... 89
Selecting an Image Mode .............................................................................................. 89
Adjusting the Brightness ................................................................................................ 90
Adjusting the Contrast .................................................................................................... 90
Adjusting the Sharpness ................................................................................................ 91
Making a Gamma Correction ......................................................................................... 91
Making Color Adjustment (1).......................................................................................... 92
Making Color Adjustment (2).......................................................................................... 92
Making Advanced Color Adjustment (1) ........................................................................ 93
Making Advanced Color Adjustment (2) ........................................................................ 93
Making Advanced Color Adjustment (3) ........................................................................ 94
Reducing the Lamp Brightness...................................................................................... 94
Resetting the Image Settings ......................................................................................... 95
Setting Various Function with the System Settings Menu .................................... 96
Setting Auto Setup Function ........................................................................................... 96
Selecting the Power Management Mode ....................................................................... 96
Skip the POWER Button Operation ................................................................................ 97
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Enabling/Disabling the Beep.......................................................................................... 97
Prohibiting the Projector Operation ................................................................................ 98
Selecting a Display Language ....................................................................................... 98
Enabling/Disabling the Guide Message......................................................................... 99
Turning On/Off the LED Illumination ............................................................................. 100
Setting up the Remote Control ..................................................................................... 100
Setting up the Digital Video Input Signal ..................................................................... 101
Setting a Password....................................................................................................... 101
Registering a Password ............................................................................................... 102
Resetting the Lamp Counter ........................................................................................ 102
Resetting to the Factory Defaults ................................................................................. 103
Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 106
Cleaning the Projector .................................................................................................. 106
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter .......................................................................... 107
Replacing the Lamp ..................................................................................................... 108
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................. 112
WARNING Lamp Flash Patterns................................................................................... 112
Symptoms and Solutions .............................................................................................. 113
Appendix ............................................................................................................ 118
Supported Computer Signal Types .............................................................................. 118
Relationship between Screen Size and Projecting Distance ....................................... 119
Glossary .......................................................................................................................120
Specifications ............................................................................................................... 123
Index .................................................................................................................. 125
Menu Configuration ............................................................................................ 128
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							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
BEFORE USE
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BEFORE USE
Before Use
Supplied Accessories
Check whether the following accessories are supplied with the projector.
zRemote controlzBatteries (type AAA, two)
for remote controlzComputer connection cable
(DVI/Mini D-sub, 15-pin) (1.8m/5.9)
[YH7-2052]
zPower cord (2m/6.6)zUSB cable (1.8m/5.9)
[YH7-2054]zComponent cable
(RCA/Mini D-sub, 15-pin) 
(0.4m/1.3) [YH7-2084]
zCarrying bagzLens cap
zUser’s Manual
zQuick Start Guide
zWarranty card zLens cap strap For the U.S.A and Canada
For Continental 
Europe
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BEFORE USE
Installing the Lens Cap
As shown in the illustration on the right, let the lens
cap strap through the hole on the lens cap, and then
the lens cap strap insertion hole.
zWhen the projector is not in use, attach the lens
cap to protect the lens from dust and other foreign
objects.
Putting the Projector in the Carrying Bag
As shown in the illustration on the right, put
the projector in the carrying bag with its
lens faces sideway.
zThe lens may be damaged or its function such as
zooming or focusing may be malfunctioned.
Align the lens with the dimple 
on the cushioning material.
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BEFORE USE
Par t Names
Main Unit of Projector
Front Side
Rear Side
Infrared Remote Receiver (P26)
Ranging Window
Lens
Lens Cap (P19) Terminals and 
Connectors
Power Cord Connector (P35)
Anti-theft Lock Hole
An anti-theft wire cable on the market 
can be connected.
Do not place any obstacle
between the projector and the
screen, as the auto focusing func-
tion may fail to operate correctly.
Be sure to remove the lens cap
during projection. Failure to do so
will result in cap deformation or
fire hazards.
Adjustable Foot Lock Button (P38)
Top Control (P23, 24)
Exhaust Vent Speaker
Infrared Remote Receiver (P26)
Do not block the air exhaust. Fail-
ure to do so will result in malfunc-
tions or fire hazards.
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