Canon Wux450, Wx520 Multimedia Projector Users Manual

							
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions
Before Use
Operation
Projecting an Image
Useful Functions Available 
During a Presentation
Setting Functions from 
Menus
Installation and Maintenance
Installation
Connecting to a Network
Maintenance
Networked Multi-Projection
Networked Multi-Projection 
Overview
Operation in Each Mode
Functions in All Modes
AppendixOther Information
Index
User’s Manual
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MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR 
						

							
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How to Use This Manual
Thank you for purchasing a Canon projector.
The WUX450 / WX520 Multimedia Projector (hereinafter referred to as “the 
projector”) is a high-performance projector that is capable of projecting a 
high-resolution computer screen and high-quality digital image on a large 
screen.
This Manual
This manual combines the user’s manual for WUX450/WX520 Multimedia 
Projectors. The “Operation” section (P47) describes how to use the projector. The 
“Installation and Maintenance” section ( P121) describes initial setup and regular 
maintenance. For instructions on software  for projection by multiple projectors 
linked in a local network, refer to the “Networked Multi-Projection (NMPJ)” section 
( P201 ). Read this manual thoroughly to make the most of your projector. Installation 
of the projector should be performed by a  qualified technician, if possible. Contact 
the Canon Customer Support Center for further information.
Symbols Used in This Manual
Meanings of the symbols used in this manual are as follows.
A precaution about operation or restriction is given here.
Indicates supplemental information to note in use.
Selecting Screen AspectSelect the correct aspect ratio  for the screen which is used.1Press the MENU button to display the menu window.
2Press the [ ] / [ ] buttons to select the [Install settings] tab.
Remote controlProjector
Remote controlProjector
Symbols of Button Operations
The projector can be operated using the buttons on the remote control or on the 
side of the projector. The remote control allows you to operate all functions of the 
projector.
In this document, the button’s operations are shown as below.
Operation of buttons 
on side of projector
Remote control button 
operation
Indicate the buttons to be pressed 
						

							
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How to Use This Manual
Copyright Notice
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or the copyright holder of the original material.
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Projector Highlights
Minimal Space Needed for Installation
Compact 337 x 134 x 370 mm / 13.3 x 5.3 x 14.6 in (W x H x D) body can be installed 
with minimal space requirements. (P292)
High-Resolution LCOS Projection
Projection at 1920x1200 (WUXGA) for the WUX450 or 1440x900 (WXGA+) for the 
WX520, thanks to high-resolution refl ective liquid crystal (LCOS) panels.
Split-Screen Display
Side-by-side projection of two input images from devices connected to the 
projector. ( P79) 
Manual Lens Shift, Zoom, and Focus
Manually adjust lens shift, z oom, and focus as needed. ( P43) 
USB File Viewer
Project JPEG images stored on a USB flash. ( P77) 
Edge Blending
Blend the overlapping edges of images from mu ltiple projectors to make the overall 
image more seamless. ( P155) 
Displaying Test Pattern
Project a range of test patterns, with no image input needed. ( P154) 
Networked Multi-Projection (NMPJ) 
Project images from multiple computers via a network connection. ( P201) 
						

							
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Quick Reference Guide
This Quick Reference Guide will help you find functions that make full use of the 
projector and are useful for produci ng an attractive presentation, etc.
Connecting to the Computer (P134 - P136 )
Connecting to AV Equipment ( P137 - P139 )
Starting Projection ( P50)
Selecting an Input Signal ( P51 - P52 )
Projecting Images from Two Sources at 
Once ( P79)
Adjusting the Image Size and Focus 
( P55  - P56 )
Adjusting Keystone Distortion ( P65)
Adjusting Aspect Ratio ( P57 - P64 )
Eliminating Flickers from Computer 
Screen and Adjusting Positional Shift 
( P87 , P88 )
Projecting an Image on a Greenboard 
( P149 )
Selecting an Image Mode Suitable for 
the Projecting Image ( P95)
Making Fine Color Adjustments ( P99)
Removing Noise ( P101)
Temporarily Blacking Out an Image 
( P74 ) 
Freezing the Picture ( P74) 
Adjusting the Volume ( P75) 
Muting the Sound ( P75) 
Zooming an Image ( P76) 
Projecting Images on a USB Flash Drive 
( P77  - P78 )  Resetting Password (
P115)
Initializing the Network Setting ( P171)
Resetting to the Default Setting ( P119)
Using Auto Power-Off ( P108)
Turning on the Projector by Connecting 
the Power Cord ( P109)
Disabling the Beep During Operation 
( P109 )
Disabling Buttons ( P110)
Hiding Guide Messages ( P150)
Setting a Password ( P114)
Reducing the Lamp Brightness ( P105)
Displaying Test Pattern (
P154 )
Selecting Audio In Terminal ( P149)
Combining Images from Multiple 
Projectors ( P155 - P161 )
Supplying Images over a Network ( P204)
Connecting the Projector
Projecting an Image
Adjusting the Image
Adjusting Colors and Image Quality
Producing a Presentation
Changing the Remote Control 
Channel ( P112)
Resetting Projector Setting
Miscellaneous Functions 
						

							
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How to Use This Manual.......................................... ............................... 2
Projector Highlights........... ..................................................................... 4
Quick Reference Guide .......... ................................. ............................... 5
Safety Instructions.... ................................. ........................................... 16
Safety Precautions .................................................................................................... 17
CAUTION ON HANGING FROM THE CEILING ........................................................ 17
■ READ AND KEEP THIS OWNER’S MANUA L FOR LATER USE...................... 18
AC Power Cord Requirement ................................................................................... 20
Federal Communication Commission Notice.. ....................................................... 21
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations . ............................................................. 21
Precautions for Use .................................................................................................. 23
Precautions for Installation ...................................................................................... 24
Precautions on the lamp .......................................................................................... 26
Precautions for the ba tteries of the remote control .............................................. 27
For Safe Use ............................................................. ............................. 28
Before Use ............ ............................................................................ 31
Supplied Accessories............. ................................. ............................. 32
■ Attaching the Lens Cap ....................................................................................... 32
Preparing the Remote Contro l ................................ ............................. 33
■ Installing Remote Control Batteries........ ............................................................. 33
■  Remote Control Operating Range............. .......................................................... 34
■  Using an Optional Wired Remote (RS-RC 05) ..................................................... 35
Part Names ............................................................... ............................. 36
Projector .................................................................................................................... 36
■ Front Side............................................................................................................ 36
■  Rear Side ............................................................................................................ 36
■  Bottom Side......................................................................................................... 37
Remote control .......................................................................................................... 38
Side Control ............................................................................................................... 40
LED indicators ........................................................................................................... 40 ■ LED Indicator Displays ........................................................................................ 41
Input Terminal ........................................................................................................... 42
Lens Shift Control ..................................................................................................... 43
Projection Lens ......................................................................................................... 43
Open Source Software ........... ................................. ............................. 44
■ Software under the GPL and LGPL .................................................................... 44
■  Software under the GNU General Public  License Version 2............................... 44 
						

							
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Operation ..................................................................... 47
Projecting an Image............... .......................................................... 49
Step 1 Turn the Projector On .. ................................ ............................. 50
Step 2 Select an Input Signa l ............................................................... 51
Types of Input Signals .............................................................................................. 51
Selecting an Input Signal .. ................................................................. ...................... 52
Step 3 Adjust the Image .... ................................................................... 53
Setting the Display Resolution of the Co mputer ................................................... 53
■  Windows 8........................................................................................................... 53
■  Windows 7........................................................................................................... 53
■  Windows Vista..................................................................................................... 54
■  Windows XP ........................................................................................................ 54
■  Mac OS X ............................................................................................................ 54
Auto PC Adjustment ............. .................................................................................... 55
■  Performing the Auto PC Function ....................................................................... 55
Adjusting the Image Size.......................................................................................... 55
Adjusting the Image Position...................... ............................................................. 56
Adjusting the Focus.................................................................................................. 56
Step 4 Select an Aspect  Ratio (Screen Aspect) 
Matching the Screen ............. ................................................................ 57
Selecting Screen Aspect .......................................................................................... 57
Moving Image with 16:9 D. Image Shift ................................................................... 60
Moving Image with 4:3 D. Image Shift ..................................................................... 61
Resetting the Image Shift ......................................................................................... 62
Selecting the Aspect ................................................................................................. 63
Types of Aspect Ratios ............................................................................................ 63
Selecting an Aspect Ratio ........................................................................................ 64
Step 5 Correct the Image Distortion...... .............................................. 65
Adjusting Keystone Distorti on ................................................................................ 65
■  Horizontal/Vertical Keystone Correction ... .......................................................... 65
■  Corner Adjustment .............................................................................................. 66
■  Resetting the Keystone Adjustment .................................................................... 67
Step 6 Select the Image Quality (Image  Mode) .................................. 68
Image Modes ............................................................................................................. 68
■ Selecting an Image Mode ................................................................................... 69
Step 7 Set Power-Saving Sett ings....................................................... 70
Step 8 Turn the Projector Off . ................................. ............................. 71 
						

							
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Useful Functions Available During a Pr esentation ...................... 73
Useful Presentation Functions ............................................................ 74
Temporarily Blacking Out an Image ........... ............................................................. 74
Freezing the Picture .................................................................................................. 74
Adjusting the Volume .................................. ............................................................. 75
Muting the Sound ...................................................................................................... 75
Zooming an Image ...... .............................................................................................. 76
Projecting Images on a USB Flash Drive... ......................................... 77
Split-Screen Display .......... ................................................................... 79
Setting Functions from Menu s ....................................................... 81
Using Menus................ .......................................................................... 82
Menu Configuration .............. .................................................................................... 82
Basic Menu Operations ............................................................................................ 83
Setting Display Status (Input  Settings)............................................... 85
Selecting the Aspect ................................................................................................. 85
Setup Using Auto PC ................................................................................................ 86
Selecting an Input Signal .. ................................................................. ...................... 86
Adjusting the Input Signal (Total dots) ... ................................................................ 87
Adjusting the Input Signal  (Tracking) ............................................... ...................... 87
Adjusting the Input Signal (Horizontal pos ition) .................................................... 88
Adjusting the Input Signal  (Vertical Position) ........................................................ 88
Adjusting the Input Signal (Horizontal pi xels)........................................................ 89
Adjusting the Input Signal (V ertical pixels) ............................................................ 89
Adjusting HDMI Input Level ........................ ............................................................. 90
Setting the HDMI Color Format ................................................................................ 90
Specifying HDMI Overscan ...................................................................................... 91
Specifying Progressive Processing ........................................................................ 91
Specifying the Slideshow Interval ........................................................................... 92
Specifying Split-Screen Display .............................................................................. 93
Adjusting Image Quality (Image Adjustme nt) .................................... 94
Specifying Image Priority in Split-Scree n Mode .................................................... 94
Specifying the Image Mode ...................................................................................... 95
Creating/Saving a User Profile................................................................................. 96
Adjusting Brightness ................................................................................................ 97
Adjusting Contrast .................................................................................................... 97
Adjusting Sharpness ................................................................................................ 98 
						

							
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Correcting Gamma .................................................................................................... 98
Adjusting Colors ....................................................................................................... 99
Adjusting to the Ambient Light (Ambient Light) .................................................. 100
Reducing Image Noise (Noise reduction) ............................................................. 101
Dynamic Gamma Adjustment ................................................................................ 101
Correcting Memory Color ..... .................................................................................. 102
Fine-Tuning Colors (6-axis Co lor Adjustment) .................................................... 102
Fine-Tuning Gamma .......... ................................................................. .................... 103
Controlling Contrast (Iris) ...................................................................................... 104
Specifying the Lamp Mode..................................................................................... 105
Resetting Image Adjustment Settings ....... ........................................................... 105
Customizing System Operation (System Settings) ......................... 106
Registering User Logos........ ................................................. ................................. 106
Positioning User Logos ........ ................................................. ................................. 106
No Signal Screen..................................................................................................... 107
Screen When Blank............ ..................................................................................... 107
Selecting a Logo at Startup. .............................. ................................. .................... 108
Specifying Auto Power-Off..................................................................................... 108
Specifying Direct Power-On ................................................................................... 109
Specifying Silence or Operat ing Tones ................................................................ 109
Specifying Key Repeat Operation ......................................................................... 110
Locking Projector or Remote Buttons .......... ........................................................ 110
Assigning a Channel for Remote Control .. ........................................................... 111
Reducing Motion Blur ............................................................................................. 112
Specifying HDMI Input ............. ............................................................................... 113
Selecting a Display  Language ................. .............................................................. 113
Requiring a Password for Operation.......... ........................................................... 114
Setting a Password ................................................................................................. 115
Restoring Original Gamma Settings ..................................................................... 116
Resetting the Lamp Counter .................................................................................. 117 ■ About the Display of the Lamp Counter ............................................................ 117
Resetting the Air Filter C ounter ............................................................................. 118
Updating the Firmware ........................................................................................... 118
Resetting to the Default Setting............................................................................. 119
Checking Projector Information ............ ............................................ 120 
						

							
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Installation and Maintenance................................... 121
Installation ...................................................................................... 123
Before Installation..... ................................. ......................................... 124
Precautions When Carrying/ Shipping the Projector ........................................... 124
Precautions for Installation .................................................................................... 124 ■ When using mounted on the ceiling .......... ........................................................ 126
■  Install facing in the correct direction .................................................................. 127
Installation Procedure .......... ................................................. ............. 128
Setting Up the Projector .... ..................................................................................... 128
■  Positioning the Projector in Front of the Screen................................................ 128
■  Floor Installation ................................................................................................ 128
■  Upward-Tilted Installation.................................................................................. 128
■  Projection from High Surfaces .......................................................................... 129
■  Ceiling Mounting or Rear Projection ................................................................. 130
Relationship of Image Size to Projection  Distance.............................................. 131
■  Lens Shift Function ........................................................................................... 131
■  Amount of Lens Shift ......................................................................................... 131
Connection Procedure ......... ................................................. ............. 133
Connectable Equipment and Input Terminal s ...................................................... 133
Connecting a Computer .............................. ........................................................... 134
■  Connecting to RGB Monitor Output Termi nal (Analog Connection).................. 134
■  Connecting to DVI Monitor Ou tput Terminal (Digital Connection)..................... 135
■  Connecting with an HDMI cable (Input signal type: [HDMI]) ............................. 136
■  Outputting Audio to Speake rs ........................................................................... 136
Connecting AV Equipment ..................................................................................... 137 ■ Connecting to Digital Video Output Termin al (Digital Connection) ................... 137
■  Connecting to Analog Video Output Te rminal (Analog Connection) ................. 138
■  Outputting Audio to Speake rs ........................................................................... 139
Plugging the Projector In ....................................................................................... 140
Starting Projection ............. ................................................................. 141
Starting and Stopping Projection .......................................................................... 141
■ Starting Projection ............................................................................................. 141
■  Stopping Projection ........................................................................................... 141
■  When the Language Selection Screen Appears ............................................... 141
■  When the Password Input Screen Appear s ...................................................... 141
■  When “No signal” Appears ................................................................................ 142
■  When Notebook Computer Screen Does Not Appear....................................... 142
■  Adjusting Image ................................................................................................ 142
Changing Notebook Computer Screen Ou tput .................................................... 142
■  Turning on External Monitor Output .................................................................. 142