Canon X600 Projector User 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-...

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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...

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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...

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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
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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
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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
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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...

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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...