Canon Sx6, Sx60, X600 Multimedia Projector Users Manual

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Performing the Auto Setup
With the auto setup function, the following set of adjustments is performed automatically
when projecting an image from a computer. You can start the projection only with this oper-
ation if the input signal has been appropriately selected.
1Select an input signal.
Select an appropriate input signal by following the steps in the Selecting an Input Sig-
nal section at the page 43 if you change the input signal due to changing the connec-
tion to the computer or so.
Skip this step if you have not changed the input signal since the last projection.
2Press the [AUTO SET] button.
The Auto setup window appears.
Auto focus
Adjusts the focusing automatically.
Auto keystone
Corrects the keystone distortion (in the vertical direction) automatically.
Auto input
Sets the image input signal automatically.
Auto screen color*
Performs the screen color correction (white balance adjustment) automati-
cally.
*: This is not enabled at the factory.
zAmong 4 functions above, the function that has been enabled in the menu is performed
during the auto setup. Auto focus, Auto keystone, and Auto input are enabled in the fac-
tory.
zYou can manually set or adjust each function. You can set or adjust a specific function inde-
pendently if you press the [AUTO SET] button during the manual adjustment.
zSelect [Greenboard] from [Screen color] when using a greenboard (dark green) as a screen
(P86).
zThe auto focusing and the screen color correction may not be performed properly depend-
ing on the brightness of the room or the condition of the screen. Adjust the image manually
if such is the case.
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3Press the [AUTO SET] button again.
One or more functions highlighted in black are performed automatically.
zYou can perform this step by selecting [OK] with the [
						

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Selecting an Input Signal
You can select an input signal type.
Select an input signal from the followings:
ANALOG PC-1 : Analog signal Connecting with a DVI/Mini D-sub 15-pin cable
(supplied cable)
DIGITAL PC : Digital signal Connecting with a DVI digital cable
ANALOG PC-2 : Analog signal Connecting with a VGA cable or 5-BNC cable
Select an appropriate input signal before starting the auto setup function by following the
steps below if you change the input signal due to changing the connection to the computer
or so.
„Selecting [ANALOG PC-1] or [DIGITAL PC]
1Press the [INPUT] button.
The [INPUT] window appears.
2Select the top item in the menu with the [INPUT] button.
The selection is toggled through available input signal types from above.
zAn LED for a terminal flushes in green if a cable is connected and an input signal is con-
firmed. An LED for a terminal turns on if the projected image is obtained through the termi-
nal.
zConnecting a DVI cable to Input Terminal-1, select the appropriate input signal with the
[INPUT] button in accordance with the setting on the computer (digital signal/analog sig-
nal).
zYou can select any input signal type from all options through the [ ] / [ ] button.
						

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3If the target input signal is unavailable from the list at the left, press the [>] button, and
then press the [ ] / [ ] button to select the target input signal from the list at the right.
4Press the [OK] button.

						

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„Selecting ANALOG PC-2
1Press the [INPUT] button.
The [INPUT] window appears.
2Select the second top item in the menu with the [INPUT] button.
The selection is toggled through available input signals from above.
3If the ANALOG PC-2 is unavailable from the list at the left, press [>], and then press [ ]
/ [ ] to select the ANALOG PC-2 from the list at the right.
4Press the [OK] button.
zSelect [ANALOG PC-2] for Input Terminal-2.
zYou can select any input signal type from all options through the [ ] / [ ] button.
						

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Adjusting the Focus
You can adjust the focus.
Follow the steps below to adjust the focus manually if the Auto setup function (Auto focus)
does not adjust the focus appropriately.
1Press the [FOCUS] button.
The Focus adjustment window appears.
2Press the POINTER buttons to adjust the focus.
zYou can activate the Auto focus function if you press the [AUTO SET] button now.
zThe projected image may be out of focus if the projection distance is beyond the range of
1.2 m (3.9) to 9 m (29.5). Move the projector installation position if such is the case (P28).
Rough adjustment: [ ] [ ]
Fine adjustment : []
						

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Adjusting Keystone Distortion
The Auto setup function (Auto keystone) automatically adjusts the keystone distortion in a
longitudinal direction. Follow the steps below if the function does not adjust the distortion
appropriately or you want to adjust the keystone distortion in a horizontal direction.
1Press the [KEYSTONE] button.
The [Keystone adjustment] windows appears.
2Press the POINTER buttons to adjust the focus.
zYou can activate the Auto keystone
function if you press the [AUTO SET]
button now.
To reduce the length of the 
upper edge, press [ ].<
To reduce the length of the 
lower edge, press [ ].<
To reduce the length of the left 
edge, press [].
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3Press the [OK] button.
zThe result of keystone adjustment is memorized. If you place the projector at the same posi-
tion, the keystone adjustment is not necessary.
zWhen the Keystone adjustment is selected, signals are processed digitally. The image may
look different from the original one.
zThe aspect ratio of the image may change after the keystone adjustment.
zKeystone can be adjusted vertically and horizontally within the range of +/-20 degrees. The
amount of adjustment may be less than +/-20 degrees depending on the combination of the
amount of optical zooming, input signal type, and adjustment direction (vertical or horizon-
tal).
zIf the keystone distortion is too large to adjust, move the projector installation position.
zTo reset the keystone adjustment to 0, press the [KEYSTONE] button again to display the
[Keystone reset] window. On the window, select [OK] with the [
						

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Setting Up the Computer Screen Automatically (AUTO PC)
This projector automatically makes optimum settings for the total number of dots and track-
ing depending on a signal type (SXGA+, XGA, etc.).
The auto PC adjustment function does not need to be performed if the projector is project-
ing an image properly with [AUTO SETUP].
You can use this function if the input signal is [ANALOG PC-1] or [ANALOG PC-2].
1Press the [AUTO PC] button.
The auto PC adjustment function is activated and the projected image is optimized.
zFor some computers, the auto PC adjustment function does not optimize the projected
image. If such is the case, you need to make settings (total dots, tracking, horizontal/verti-
cal positions, horizontal/vertical pixels, etc.) for the input signal (P81-83).
zThe previous signal type ([ANALOG PC-1] or [ANALOG PC-2]) is recorded. If you connect
the projector to the same computer, you can project the image with the same settings as
before simply by selecting the input signal.
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Selecting an Image Mode (IMAGE)
You can select an image mode depending on the projecting image. You can also adjust the
image quality (sharpness, gamma, color correction, etc.) as you like.
1Press the [IMAGE] button.
The Image mode window appears. The selection is toggled among following modes
by pressing the button.
[Standard]Select this to project an image with near-original quality and a high
regard for reproduction of white. It is also suited to project moving
pictures such as a TV program or a DVD movie in a bright room.
[Presentation]Select this to project an image with quality suited for the presenta-
tion. It also suited to project moving pictures with a high regard for
the brightness.
[Movie]Select this to project moving pictures of all kinds. Its brightness is
suited to easily enjoy the atmosphere of a movie theater in a dim
room.
[Movie&Photo]Select this to project an image or moving pictures with quality suited
for those shot by a digital camera or so.
[sRGB]Select this if you want to project an image in the display mode con-
forming to Windows standard color space. It is suited to project an
image shot by an sRGB-compatible digital camera.
[AdobeRGB]Select this if you want to project an image in the display mode con-
forming to Adobe RGB color space. You can project an image with
more accurate color reproduction since It has wider color gamut
than sRGB.
[Home Cinema]Select this to project a movie with quality suited to seriously enjoy
the atmosphere of a movie theater in a dark room.
SX6SX60X600
Standard
Presentation
Movie&Photo
AdobeRGB
sRGBStandard
Presentation
Movie
Home Cinema
sRGBStandard
Presentation
Movie
sRGB
(SX6)
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