Canon Xeed Sx7 Mark Ii Lcos X3 Users Manual

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The countdown window is displayed for approximately 20 seconds, and then the guid-
ing message for the auto setup function appears.
Adjust the focus by performing the auto setup or the focus adjustment if you cannot
read the message due to out of focus. (P46, 51)
The LED illumination lamp blinks blue until the projection is started.
To project an image immediately, press the [OK] button.
zEnter a password if the Password input screen appears (P116, 117).
zYou can turn on the projector by connecting the power cord without pressing the [POWER]
button (direct power on) (P112).
zYou can display a specified Logo on the countdown screen (P100).
zYou can specify whether to enable or disable the LED illumination lamp (P115).
zYou can skip the countdown window (P100).
Selecting a Language
A window appears when the projector is turned on for the first time. You can select a
language to be used by the projector for displaying menus and so on in the window.
Select your language as shown below.
Select a language with the POINTER buttons and press the [OK] button.
zAdjust the focus by performing the focus adjustment if it is out of focus (P51).
zYou can change the language from the menu at a later time (P113).
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Adjusting the Image
Adjusting the Image Size (ZOOM)
Adjust the image size in accordance with the screen.
1Press the [ZOOM] button.
The Zoom adjustment window appears.
2Adjust the image size.
3Press the [OK] button.
zChange the projector installation position if your desired image size is too large or too small
to adjust with the zoom function (P32).
Zoom in:
Press [ ] for rough adjustment.
Press [>] for fine adjustment.
Zoom out:
Press [ ] for rough adjustment.
Press [
						

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Adjusting the Projection Angle
You can adjust the projection angle with the adjustable foot.
1Lift the front side of the projector and push the
adjusting foot lock button.
The adjustable foot extends.
2Adjust the projection angle while pushing the
adjustable foot lock button, and then release
the lock button.
The adjustable feet is fixed.
zWith the adjustable foot, the projection angle
can be adjusted up to 10 degrees.
zIf the projector is tilting in the lateral direction,
use the rear adjustable feet on both sides to
adjust its angle. You can adjust up to 10mm
with one foot.
If Keystone Distortion is Too Large
Extending the adjustable foot too far causes keystone distortion. If the distortion is too
large, adjust the height of the projector with a pedestal.
The keystone distortion can be corrected with the Auto keystone function or by pressing
the [KEYSTONE] button. (P46, 52, 70)
Keystone Distortion
Pedestal 
						

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Preparing the Computer
Determining the Output Resolution of the Computer
To make the most of the display performance of this projector, set output signal resolution
of the computer to an optimum value.
Windows 7
1. Open the [Control Panel] from the start
menu, then select [Appearance and Per-
sonalization] – [Adjust screen resolution] in
the [Control Panel Home].
2. Click the [Resolution] pull-down menu and
move the slider to select 1400 x 1050. If
this resolution is not available, select the
highest resolution under 1400 x 1050.
3. Click the [OK] button.
Windows Vista
1. Open the [Control Panel] from the start
menu, then select [Appearance and Per-
sonalization] – [Adjust screen resolution] in
the [Control Panel Home].
2. Select 1400 x 1050 pixels or a resolution
closest to the output signal resolution of the
computer.
3. Click the [OK] button.
Windows XP
1. Right-click on the desktop background and
select [Properties] to open the [Display
Properties].
2. Click the [Settings] tab, and under [Screen
Resolution], select 1400 x 1050 pixels or a
resolution closest to the output signal reso-
lution of the computer.
3. Click the [OK] button. 
						

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Macintosh OSX
1. Open the Apple Menu and select [System
Environment Setting].
2. In the System Environment Setting win-
dow, click the [Displays] icon to display
the Display window.
3. Select the [Display] tab and select 1400 x
1050 or a resolution closest to the output
signal resolution of the computer from the
[Resolution] list.
4. Close [System Environment Setting] win-
dow.
Projecting the Image from the Notebook Computer
You can turn on the external monitor output via keyboard operation.
To turn on the external monitor output, press an icon for an external monitor or a function
key ([F1] to [F12]) while holding [Fn] key down.
For SX7 MarkII/SX60
zIf the display resolution of the computer is set to SXGA (1280 by 1024 dots) or WXGA (1280
by 768 dots), it is recommended to select [True size] as the screen mode (P90).
zThe function keys you use and the method used to turn on the external monitor output vary
depending on the model. For details, see the instructions of your notebook computer.
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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 48 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. 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
(P98).
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.
zIf you select [16:9] for [Screen aspect], [Auto screen color] may not correct the screen color
properly. If such is the case, correct it manually.
zIf you select [16:9 D. image shift] for [Screen aspect], the auto setup function will be dis-
abled.
zIf you project an image straight up or down, [Auto focus] and [Auto keystone] will be dis-
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2Press the [AUTO SET] button.
The Auto setup window appears.
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 [ANALOG PC-1] or [DIGITAL PC] in the menu with the [INPUT] button.
The selection is toggled through available input signal types from above.
zAn LED for a terminal flashes 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 (P26, 27).
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.