Canon Xeed Sx7 Mark Ii Lcos X3 Users Manual

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SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MENUS
Setting Display Status
Selecting Aspect Ratio of the Screen
[Screen aspect]
You can select the aspect ratio of the projecting
screen.
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Press the [MENU] button when you finish.
Display settings
Screen aspect
Select this when you use a screen
with aspect ratio of 4:3.
Select this when you use a screen
with aspect ratio of 16:9.
Select this when you use a screen
with aspect ratio of 16:9 and you
want to move the projecting position
vertically.
zIf you select [16:9] or [16:9 D. image
shift], [Wide] will be selected for
[Aspect]. If you want to project an
image with aspect ratio of 4:3 when
selecting [16:9 D. image shift], select
[4:3] for [Aspect].
zIf you select [16:9 D. image shift], the
keystone adjustment will be reset.
zAn item may become unavailable in
this setting depending on the select-
ing input signal and screen aspect
(P74).
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Setting the Image Quality
Selecting an Image Mode
[Image mode]
You can select an image mode suitable for the
projecting image.
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*1 It is available if the input signal is [DIGITAL VIDEO],
[COMPONENT], [VIDEO] or [S-VIDEO].
*2 It is available if the input signal is [ANALOG PC-1],
[ANALOG PC-2], or [DIGITAL PC].
Press the [OK] button to confirm, and then press
the [MENU] button.
Image adjustment
Image mode
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 pic-
tures such as a TV program or a
DVD movie in a bright room.
Select this to project an image with
quality suited for the presentation. It
also suited to project moving pic-
tures with a high regard for the
brightness.
Select this to project moving pic-
tures of all kinds. Its brightness is
suited to easily enjoy the atmo-
sphere of a movie theater in a dim
room.
If you select [Photo] for [Image
mode], make sure to set [Ambient
light] in the [Image adjustment] as
well. 
You can correct an image according
to the ambient light based on
[sRGB] in [Image mode] and project
the image with higher tone on the
screen by setting [Ambient light]. It
is suited to project an ornamental
photo, etc. under an ambient light.
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Standard
Presentation
Movie
PhotoSelect this to project a movie with
quality suited to seriously enjoy the
atmosphere of a movie theater in a
dark room.
Select this if you want to project an
image in the display mode conform-
ing to Adobe RGB color space. You
can project an image with more
accurate color reproduction since
Its has wider color gamut than
sRGB.
Select this if you want to project an
image in the display mode conform-
ing to Windows standard color
space. It is suited to project an
image shot by an sRGB-compatible
digital camera.
SX7 MarkIISX60
Standard
Presentation
Movie
*1Photo*2AdobeRGB
sRGBStandard
Presentation
Movie
Home Cinema
sRGB
zYou can adjust the image quality
(brightness, contrast, etc.) for each
image mode as you wish.
zThe results of adjustments are saved
for each input signal. Once you save
them, you can project images with the
same settings.
Home Cinema
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Setting the Image Quality
Adjusting the Brightness
[Brightness]
You can adjust the brightness of an image when
it is too bright or dark.
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Press the [MENU] button when you finish.
Adjusting the Contrast
[Contrast]
You can adjust the contrast of an image if you
want to make it more or less vivid, adjust the dif-
ference in tone between the lightest and darkest
portions of the image.
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Press the [MENU] button when you finish.
Image adjustment
Brightness
Increases the brightness of an
image.
Decreases the brightness of an
image.
zThis setting is saved for the currently
selected input signal and image
mode.
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Adjusting the Sharpness
[Sharpness]
You can adjust the sharpness when you want to
make an image sharper or softer.
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Press the [MENU] button when you finish.
Making a Gamma Correction
[Gamma]
You can make a gamma correction if light or
dark portions of an image are obscure.
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Press the [MENU] button when you finish.
Image adjustment
Sharpness
Increases the sharpness of an
image.
Decreases the sharpness of an
image.
zThis setting is saved for the currently
selected input signal and image
mode.
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Setting the Image Quality
Making Color Adjustment (1) (SX7 II)
[Color adjustment]
You can adjust color level and color balance and
make color adjustment for each color (red,
green, and blue).
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* You can set this if you have selected [Photo]
for [Image mode].
Press the [MENU] button when you finish.
Making Color Adjustment (2)
[Color adjustment]
* is only applicable to SX60
You can make color adjustment for each color
(red, green, and blue).
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Press the [MENU] button when you finish.
Image adjustment
Color adjustment
Adjusts the color temperature of the
image.
[>] Changes to the blue color (cold
color).
[] Increases the color intensity.
[] Increases the color reproducibil-
ity of color.
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Making Color Adjustment (3)
[Color adjustment]
You can adjust color level and color balance and
make color adjustment for each color (red,
green, and blue).
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Press the [MENU] button when you finish.
Making Advanced Color Adjustment (1)
[Dynamic gamma]
You can adjust the gradation representation of
light and dark portions of an image automati-
cally.
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Press the [OK] button to confirm, and then press
the [MENU] button.
Image adjustment
Color adjustment
Adjusts the intensity of each color.
[>] Increases the intensity of color.
[] Corrects a reddish image.
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Setting the Image Quality
Making Advanced Color Adjustment (2)
[Mem. color correct]
You can correct colors (e.g. blue sky) in our
memory so that they can be projected more viv-
idly.
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Press the [MENU] button when you finish.
Making Advanced Color Adjustment (3)
[6-axis color adjust]
You can make fine color adjustment with the 6-
axis color adjustment box (RGB (red/green/blue)
and CMY (cyan/ magenta/yellow)).
Refer to Glossary for information on the 6-axis
color adjustment.
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The 6-axis color adjustment box appears on the
screen if you select [Adjust].
Press [ ] / [ ] to select the [Hue] or [Saturation]
slider, and press [] to make an adjust-
ment.
Press the [MENU] button when you finish.
Image adjustment
Advanced adjustment
Mem. color correct
Disables the memorized color cor-
rection function.
Specifies the intensity of the memo-
rized color correction in three steps.
zThis setting is saved for the currently
selected input signal and image
mode.
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Off
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HImage adjustment
Advanced adjustment
6-axis color adjust
Enables the 6-axis color adjustment.
Disables the 6-axis color adjust-
ment.
zThis setting is saved for the currently
selected input signal and image
mode.
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Correcting the Image According to 
the Ambient Light (SX7 II)
[Ambient light]
You can correct and project an image more
appropriately according to the ambient light on
the screen if you have selected [Photo] for
[Image mode].
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An Example of the Ambient Light Setting
Press the [OK] button to accept your setting and
then press the [MENU] button.
Image adjustment
Ambient light
Projects an image with no correc-
tion.
You can specify the type and level
(brightness) of the ambient light.
Select this if the ambient light
source is a light bulb or bulb color
fluorescent.
Select this if the ambient light
source is a day white fluorescent.
Select this if the ambient light
source is a daylight fluorescent.
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Adjust
Ty p eTungsten
Fluorescent
Fluorescent H
Select this if the ambient light is
dark.
Select this if the ambient light is
moderate.
Select this if the ambient light is
bright.
LevelExample Location
LA projection room, bar
MPhoto studio, galley
HConference room, lecture room
z[Off] is the factory default.
zYou can set this if you have selected
[Photo] for [Image mode].
LevelL
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Setting the Image Quality
Reducing the Lamp Brightness
[Lamp mode]
You can reduce the lamp brightness if you want
to make the image darker or reduce the fan
noise.
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Press the [OK] button to confirm, and then press
the [MENU] button.
Image adjustment
Lamp mode
Projects an image at the normal
brightness level.
Reduces the lamp brightness and
the fan noise.
zYou can reduce the power consump-
tion of the lamp if you select in the
quiet mode.
zThis setting is saved for the currently
selected input signal and image
mode.
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SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MENUS
Resetting the Image Settings
[Reset]
You can reset the current image settings to the
default settings if you want to make all image
settings all over again.
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Press the [OK] button to confirm, and then press
the [MENU] button.
Image adjustment
Reset
Resets the image settings.
Cancels resetting of the image set-
tings.
zThe projector stores the image set-
tings for each input signal (8) and
image mode (up to 5) separately. If
you select [OK], the settings saved for
the currently selected set of the input
signal and image mode are reset.
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OK
Cancel
Performing [Color adjustment] or [Advanced
adjustment]:
A check mark ( ) appears on the Image
Adjustment menu if you perform [Color
adjustment] or [Advanced adjustment
(Dynamic gamma, Mem. color correct, or
6-axis color adjust)].
(SX7 MarkII)