Canon Xeed Sx7 Mark Ii Medical Lcos X3 Users Manual

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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.
3Press the [OK] button.
zYou can activate the Auto focus function if you press the [AUTO SET] button now.
However, if you select [16:9 D. image shift] for [Screen aspect], the auto focus function
will be disabled.
zThe projected image may be out of focus if the projection distance is beyond the range of
1.2 m (3.9) to 9 m (29.5). Move the projector installation position if such is the case (P32).
Rough adjustment: [ ] [ ]
Fine adjustment : []
						

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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 function if you press the [AUTO SET] button now.
To reduce the length of the 
upper edge, press [ ].
						

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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
amount of adjustment may be less than +/-20 degrees depending on the combination of the
amount of optical zooming, input signal type, and adjustment direction (vertical or horizon-
tal).
zIf the keystone distortion is too large to adjust, move the projector installation position (P32).
zTo reset the keystone adjustment to 0, press the [KEYSTONE] button again to display the
[Keystone reset] window. On the window, select [OK] with 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 function is activated and the projected image is optimized.
zFor some computers, the auto PC adjustment function does not optimize the projected
image. If such is the case, you need to make settings (input signal select, total dots, track-
ing, horizontal/vertical positions, horizontal/vertical pixels, etc.) for the input signal (P91, 93-
95).
zThe previous signal type ([ANALOG PC-1] or [ANALOG PC-2]) is recorded. If you connect
the projector to the same computer, you can project the image with the same settings as
before simply by selecting the input signal. 
						

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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
moving pictures such as a TV program or a DVD movie in a
bright room.
[Presentation]Select this to project an image with quality suited for the pre-
sentation. It also suited to project moving pictures with a high
regard for the brightness.
[Movie]
*1Select this to project moving pictures of all kinds. Its bright-
ness is suited to easily enjoy the atmosphere of a movie the-
ater in a dim room.
[Photo]
*2If 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.
[AdobeRGB]Select this if you want to project an image in the display mode
conforming to Adobe RGB color space. You can project an
image with more accurate color reproduction since It has
wider color gamut than sRGB.
[sRGB]Select this if you want to project an image in the display mode
conforming to Windows standard color space. It is suited to
project an image shot by an sRGB-compatible digital camera.
[Home Cinema]Select this to project a movie with quality suited to seriously
enjoy the atmosphere of a movie theater in a dark room.
*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].
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SX7 MarkIISX60
Standard
Presentation
Movie
Photo
AdobeRGB
sRGBStandard
Presentation
Movie
Home Cinema
sRGB
zYou can adjust the followings for each image mode. For detailed information on the proce-
dures, refer to Image Adjustment Menu (P102 to 110).
- Brightness Adjust this when the image is too bright or dark.
- Contrast Adjust this to decrease or increase contrast of the entire image.
- Sharpness Adjust this to soften or sharpen an image.
- Gamma Adjust this when light or dark portions of an image are obscure.
- Color adjustment
Adjust this to adjust the color level and balance.
- Advanced adjustment
Adjust this when color tones are different from those of the original image.
zThe results of adjustments are saved for each input signal. Once you save them, you can
project images with the same settings.
zYou can set an image mode from the menu. Refer to [Image mode] section in the menu
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Selecting a Screen Mode (Aspect)
You can select one of the following screen modes depending on the aspect ratio or display
resolution of your computer.
zYou can specify the aspect ratio from the menu. Refer to [Aspect] in the menu (P90).
zThe available screen mode will be different depending on the setting of [Screen
aspect]. Refer to the section [Screen aspect] (P59).
„Full screen
Select this to project a computer screen with aspect ratio of
4:3 (SXGA+ [1400 by 1050 dots] or XGA [1024 by 768 dots]).
If you select this mode to project the computer screen with
aspect ratio of 5:4 (SXGA [1280 by 1024 dots]), it is com-
pressed vertically or horizontally.
Select this mode under normal conditions.
[Full screen] will be disappeared from the menu screen if you
select [16:9] or [16:9 D. image shift] for [Screen aspect].
„4:3
Select this to display a computer screen with aspect ratio of
4:3 on the 16:9 screen if you have selected [16:9 D. image
shift] for [Screen aspect].
„Auto
Select this to project a wide screen or computer screen with
aspect ratio of 5:4 (SXGA).
Since the image is projected with it fitted to either the width or
length of the computer screen, it does not display the top and
bottom portions or the leftmost and rightmost portions of the
image.
„Wide
Select this to project a computer screen with aspect ratio of
16:9.
Since the image is projected with it fitted to the width of the
computer screen, it blackens the top and bottom portions of
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„True size
Select this if you want to project a computer screen in its orig-
inal size.
A clear image can be obtained because of no image pro-
cessing.
zIf the display resolution of the computer is higher than 1400 by 1050 dots, select a lower
resolution before starting projection.
zThe upper, lower, left, and/or right portions of a projected image may be missing depending
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Selecting Aspect Ratio of the Projecting Image 
(Screen aspect)
You can select among three aspect ratios of the projecting image according to the aspect
ratio of the projected screen.
You can project an image on the whole screen by setting [Screen aspect].
zYou can set [Screen aspect] from menu. Refer to the section [Screen aspect] on the
menu for details. (P101)
„4:3
Select this when you use a screen with aspect ratio of 4:3.
„16:9
Select this when you use a screen with aspect ratio of 16:9.
„16:9 D. image shift
Perform the following steps to shift the projected image.
1Press the [KEYSTONE] button on the top control or remote control to open the [D.
image shift adjustment] screen.
2Press [ ] / [ ] on the top control or remote control to adjust its vertical position.
3Press the [OK] button.
Select [4:3] from the [Aspect] menu if you want to project a video image with aspect ratio of
4:3 in this mode. (P57)
z[Wide] is automatically selected for [Aspect].
z[Auto screen color] may not correct the screen color properly. If such is the case, correct it
manually. (P98)
zKeystone adjustment will be disabled. Project the image at right angle to the screen.
z[Auto focus], [Auto keystone], and [Auto screen color] are disabled in the [Auto setup] func-
tion.
zYou cannot register the image for [Projector on], [No signal screen], or [NO SHOW].
z[SPOT] will be disabled.
[ ]: Moves up the image.
						

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Turning Off the Projector
1Press the [POWER] button.
A confirmation message appears on the screen.
To continue projection, wait until the confirmation message disappears (approximately
4 seconds) or press a button other than the [POWER] button.
2Press the [POWER] button again while the confirmation message is displayed.
The lamp goes off, the [POWER] indicator starts flashing in red, and it starts cooling
the lamp.
3Remove the power cord from the AC outlet.
It continues to cool down the lamp even after removing the power cord.
zYou may shorten the lamp life if turning off the projector while its lamp is still in an unstable
state shortly after turning on the projector. Wait at least 5 minutes before turning off the pro-
jector.
zWait at least 5 minutes before turning on the projector when you turn off the projector. It may
shorten the lamp life if you turn on the projector immediately after turning it off.
zUsing the projector for a long time may shorten the life of the lamp and internal optical com-
ponents.
zWhen the projector is turned off, it starts cooling the lamp. You cannot turn it on during the
process.