Canon Sx80 Multimedia Projector Users Manual

51Adjusting Image
Projecting an Image 
Adjusting the Image Size
Use the ZOOM button to adjust the size of the projecting image.
Change the projector installation position if your desired image is too large or too small to 
adjust it with the zoom function. (P31)
1Press the ZOOM button to pop up a window shown at the lower right.
2Press the pointer buttons to adjust the image size.
3When the image size is determined, press the OK button or the ZOOM button.
Remote controlTop control
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Adjusting the Focus
You can adjust the focus with the FOCUS button. The projection image may be out of 
focus if the projection distance is beyond the range of 1.2 m (3.9) to 9.1 m (29.6). Move 
the projector installation position if such is the case. (P31)
■Auto focusing
Press the FOCUS button, and then the AUTO SET button.
■Manual focusing
1Press the FOCUS button to pop up a window shown at the lower right.
2Press the pointer buttons to adjust the focus.
3When the focus is adjusted...

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Projecting an Image 
Adjusting Keystone Distortion
The D.SHIFT/KEYSTONE button corrects the keystone distortion.
■Auto adjustment
Press the D.SHIFT/KEYSTONE button, and then the AUTO SET button.
■Manual adjustment
1Press the D.SHIFT/KEYSTONE button to pop up a window shown at the lower right.
2Press the pointer buttons to adjust the focus.
 Keystone can be adjusted within the range of ± 20 degrees. If the keystone distortion is 
too large to adjust, move the projector installation...

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3When the keystone distortion has been adjusted, press the OK button.
Perform the following steps to reset the keystone adjustment.
Press the D.SHIFT/KEYSTONE button twice to display the [Keystone reset] window.
On the window, select [OK] with [

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Projecting an Image 
Selecting Screen Aspect and Aspect
Select an optimum aspect ratio of the projecting image (screen aspect) or an optimum 
screen mode (aspect) according to the aspect ratio of the screen, type of input image 
signal and so on for the projection making best use of the screen size.
[Screen aspect]: Select the same aspect ratio as that of the screen in use.
[Aspect]: Select [Auto] unless the type of input signal is [VIDEO].
You may need to change the setting depending on the...

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4Use [ ] / [ ] to select a screen aspect type.
4:3
Select this when you use a screen with aspect ratio of 
4:3.
Suitable for projecting computer screen images or 
visual software having aspect ratio or 4:3 or 5:4.
16:9
Select this when you use a screen with aspect ratio of 
16:9. Suitable for projecting computer screen images 
having aspect ratio of 16:9 or close to it.
16:9 D. image shift
Select this when you use a screen with aspect ratio of 
16:9. Suitable for...

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Projecting an Image 
■Moving Image with 16:9 D. Image Shift
1Press the D.SHIFT/KEYSTONE button to pop up a window shown at the lower right.
2Use [ ] / [ ] to move the image.
3When the image shift adjustment has been completed, press the OK button.
Perform the following steps to reset the image shift adjustment.
Press the D.SHIFT/KEYSTONE button twice to display the [D.Image Shift reset] window.
On the window, select [OK] with [

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Selecting Aspect Ratio
Select the aspect ratio of projecting image based on the input signal type, aspect ratio of 
the screen and resolution.
For more details on the aspect ratios, refer to When Projecting an Image from a Com-
puter on page 131.
■Types of Aspect Ratios
Auto
An image is projected at an aspect ratio of the input signal. Select this mode for normal 
image projection.
4:3
An image is projected at an aspect ratio of 4:3. Select this to project computer...

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Projecting an Image 
■How to Select an Aspect Ratio
Press the ASPECT button on the remote control to select an appropriate aspect ratio. The selection 
is toggled among types for aspect ratios by pressing the ASPECT button.
For more details on the aspect ratios, refer to When Projecting an Image from a Computer on page 
131.
You can also select any aspect ratio from the menu. (P73)
 Some aspect ratios may not appear depending on types of input signals.
Remote control 

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Selecting an Image Mode
You can select an image mode depending on the projecting image.
You can also adjust the brightness, contrast, sharpness, and gamma, and make color 
correction and advanced adjustments. (P85)
■Image modes
Standard
Select this to project an image with near-original quality and a high regard for reproduc-
tion of white. It is suited to project text-based computer screens or visual software (mov-
ing pictures) in a bright room.
Presentation
Select this to project an image with...