Canon SX7 manual

MUL TIMEDIA PR OJECT OR T able of conten ts/Safety Instructions Before Use Setting Up the Projector Projecting an Image from the Computer Projecting an Ima ge from A V Equipment Useful Funct ions Avail able During a Pres entation Setting Up Functions from Menus Maintenance T roubleshooting Appendix Index User’ s Man ual[...]

2 Quic k Reference – Ho w to star t pr ojection Computer 1. Install the projector . P30-31 z Install the projector at the desired distance from the screen. 2. Connect the projector . P34-37 z Connect the projector and th e computer with a cable. 3. T ur n on the projector . P38-39 z Connect the power cord and turn on the projector . z Adjust the [...]

3 A V Equipment 1. Install the projector . P30-31 z Install the projector at the desired distance from the screen. z Install batteries in the remote control (P27) 2. Connect the projector . P62-66 z Connect the projector and the A V equipment with a c able* (see P36, 37 for the instruction on connec ting a audio cable). 3. T ur n on the projector .[...]

4 T ABLE OF CONTENTS T able of Contents Quick Refer ence – How t o start projec tion ................ ................ ............. ................ 2 Table of Con tents ................ ............ ................. ................ ............. ................ ......... 4 Safety Instruc tions .................. ................ ............[...]

5 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Freezing the Picture .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. ..... 77 Adjusting the Volume ... ............... .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. ............. 77 Showing the Elapsed Time .......... ................ ........[...]

6 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Setting Vario us Function ........... ................ ................ ............. ................ ............ 10 7 Setting Auto Setup Funct ion ...................... ..... ......... .............. .............. .............. ........... 107 Selecting the Power Management Mode .......... ............................ ...[...]

7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions Before operating this projector , read this manual thoroughly in order to operate the projector pr operly . This projector offers many convenien t feat ures and functions. Operating the projector properly enables you to manage those features and mainta in it in good condition for a long period. Improper ope[...]

8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Precautions W ARNING: T O REDU CE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NO T EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE T O RA IN OR MOISTURE. z This projector projects intense light from the pr ojection lens . Do not stare di rectl y into the lens if possible, as doing so may r e sult in eye damage. Be especially careful that children do [...]

9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND KEEP THIS O WNER'S MANU AL FOR LA TER USE. All the safety and operating instructions shou ld be read before beginning to ope rate the product. Read all of the instruc tions given here and reta in them for later use. Unplug this pr ojector from the AC power supply before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol clea[...]

10 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Never push objects of any kind into this pr ojector through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shor t out part s th at could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto the projector . Do not install the projector near the ventil ation duct of air -co nditioning equipment. [...]

11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A C P ower Cor d Requirement The AC Power Cord supplied with this proj ector meets the requirements for use in the country you purchased it. THE SOCKET -OUTLET SHOULD BE INST ALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND EASIL Y A CCESSIBLE. A C P ower Cord f or the United States and Canada: The AC Power Cord used in the United States and Can[...]

12 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Federal Communication Commission Notice Multimedia Projector , Model: SX7/SX6/SX60/X700 This device complies with Par t 15 of the FCC Rul es. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause har mful inter ference, and (2) this device must accept any inter ference received, including interfe[...]

13 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Lamp Handling Precautions This projector uses a high-pressure mer cur y lamp which must be handled carefully and correctly as mentioned below . z A lamp may explode with a l oud sound or bu r n out due to a shock, scratch, or use beyond its expiry date. z The lamp life may differ from lamp to la mp and according to the usage [...]

14 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation Precautions Ensure that the pr ojector is installed with a minimum distan ce of 1 m (3.3') from its left, right, rear , and top panels to the neighboring object such as a wall. Installati on Install the projector corr ectly . Incorrect installation may cause troubles and accidents. z Do not tilt the projecto[...]

15 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Features of the Multimedia Pr ojector SX7/SX6/SX60/X700 Thank you for purchasing a Canon projector . The MUL TIMEDIA PROJECTOR SX7/SX6/SX 60/X700 are high-perfor mance projectors which project the data from the computer and the moving pic ture fr om the DVD player to the big screen. Major Features Smooth and Beautiful Imagin [...]

16 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Supplied Manuals and Symbols Used in This Manual Supplied Manuals User’ s Manual (This Document) This is a universal manual for the project or , SX7/SX6/SX 60/X700. Th is manual provides detailed inform ation on how to use the projector s. Read this manual thoroughly to make the most of your proj ecto r and ensur e safety .[...]

T able of conten ts/Safety Instructions Before Use Setting Up the Projector Projecting an Image from the Computer Projecting an Ima ge from A V Equipment Useful Funct ions Avail able During a Pres entation Setting Up Functions from Menus Maintenance T roubleshooting Appendix Index BEFORE USE[...]

18 BEFORE USE Bef ore Use Supplied Accessories Check whether the foll owing accessories are supplied with the projector . z Remote control z Batteries (type AAA, two) for remote contr ol z Computer connection cable (DVI/Mini D-sub, 15-pin) (1.8m/5.9' ) [YH7-2052] z Power cord (2m/6.6') z USB cable (1.8m/5.9') [YH7-2054] z Component c[...]

19 BEFORE USE Installing the Lens C ap As shown in the illustration on th e right, let the lens cap strap through the hole on the lens cap, and then the lens cap strap inser tion hole. z When the projector is not in use, attach the lens cap to protect the lens from dust and other foreign objects. Putting the Project or in the Carrying Bag As shown [...]

20 BEFORE USE Pa r t N a m e s Main Unit of Pr ojector F ront Side Rear Side Infrared Remote Receiv er (P27) Ranging Window Lens Lens Cap (P19) T erminals and Connectors P ower Cord Connector (P38) Anti-theft Lock Hole An anti-theft wire cable on the market can be connected. Do not place any obstacle between the pr ojector and th e screen, as the a[...]

21 BEFORE USE Bottom Side Lens Cap Strap Inser tion Hole Adjustable F oot (P41) Air Intake V ent Lamp Cov er (P119) Rear Adjustable F oot (for fine adjustment) Air Filter (P117) Do not block the air int ake. Fail- ure to do so will result in malfunc- tions or fire hazar ds. Caution Screw Hol es f or installation of ceiling mounting brack et (M4 x 6[...]

22 BEFORE USE Buttons on the Remote Contr ol and T op Control Remote Control This projector can be operated using but- tons on the remote control or the top con- trol on the main unit. The remote contro l allows you to operate all functions of the projector . (1) Infrared Remote Emitter Sends a signal to th e infrared remote receiver on the main un[...]

23 BEFORE USE T op Con trol (10) POINTER b utton (P85) Selects the upper , lower , left, or right item in the menu. Also moves the mouse cursor under the USB connec- tion. On the top con trol, the [<] and [>] buttons also turn the vol ume up and down, respectively (P77). (11) KEYST ONE button (P50, 57) Corrects keystone distortion. The [D. im[...]

24 BEFORE USE Input T erminals on Main Unit SX7/X700 SX6/SX60 (1) (2) (3) (7) (6) (5) (4) (8) (9) (10) (10) (1) (2) (3) (7) (6) (5) (8) (9) (10) (10)[...]

25 BEFORE USE (1) Input T er minal-1 (DIGIT AL IN/ANALOG IN-1) (P34, 35, 63) Receives a digital (DIGIT AL PC) and analog PC signal (ANALOG PC-1). Receives a digital content image signal (DIGIT AL VIDEO). (2) Input T er minal-2 (ANALOG IN-2) (P34, 35, 62) Receives an analog PC signal (ANALOG PC-2). Receives a component and SCART image signal (COMPON[...]

26 BEFORE USE Indicators on the T op Contr ol T op Con trol (1) POWER indicator (P38, 58, 107) Indicates the projector status. Red: The projector can be turned o n. Flashing red: The projector is being turned off (the lamp is being cooled). Green: The projector is on. Flashing green: The projector is being turne d on. Blink between red and gr een: [...]

27 BEFORE USE Preparing the Remote Control Installing Remote Contr ol Batteries Remote Contr ol Operating Range Point the remote control to the infrared remote receiver on the front or rear of the projector whenever pressing any button. z Use the remote control within a distance of approximately 5 m (16.4') fr om the pro- jector . z Use the re[...]

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T able of conten ts/Safety Instructions Before Use Setting Up the Projector Projecting an Image from the Computer Projecting an Ima ge from A V Equipment Useful Funct ions Avail able During a Pres entation Setting Up Functions from Menus Maintenance T roubleshooting Appendix Index SETTING UP THE PR OJECT OR[...]

30 SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR Setting Up the Pr ojector Determining the Distance to the Screen The projected image size is determ ined by the distance between the projector lens and the screen. Select the place where the desired image size is obtained according to the illustra- tion shown below . H1 and H2: The height of the screen from the intersect[...]

31 SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR Determining the Installation P osition Placing in Fr ont of the Screen Place the projector perpendicular to the screen as far as possible. Placing on a Leve l Place Place the projector on a level place as far a s pos- sible. z A slight error in the projection angle can be corrected using the [KEYSTONE] button (P50). z A [...]

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T able of conten ts/Safety Instructions Before Use Setting Up the Projector Projecting an Image from the Computer Projecting an Ima ge from A V Equipment Useful Funct ions Avail able During a Pres entation Setting Up Functions from Menus Maintenance T roubleshooting Appendix Index PR OJECTING AN IMA G E FR OM THE COMPUTER[...]

34 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER Pr ojecting an Imag e fr om the Computer Connecting the Pr ojector to the Computer Connect the projector to the computer . Connecting to Video T erminals Supplied computer connection cable T o monitor output terminal (mini D-sub 15-pin terminal) Input T er minal-1 (ANALOG IN-1 ) Supplied computer connection [...]

35 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER z Before connecting cables, turn off both the projector and computer . z It may project an image inappropriately when projecting the digital PC signal in 1280 x 1024 or 1400 x 1050 depending on the type of c omputer or DVI cable (SX7/SX6/SX 60). z The USB terminal is used to use the remote control as the com[...]

36 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER Connecting to an External Monitor Y ou can display an image from the pr ojec- tor to a n exter nal mo nitor . Connecting to A UDIO IN T ermi- nals (SX7/X700) Connect an audio cable to the AUDIO IN ter- minal corresponding to the input image sig- nal if you want to use the pr ojector's speaker . z Y ou c[...]

37 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER Connecting to A UDIO IN T ermi- nals (SX6/SX60) Connect the au dio cable to the AUDIO IN terminal if you want to use the projectors speaker . z Use an audio cable without a built-in resistor . Using an audio cable with a built-in resistor turns down the sound. z The built-in speaker is monaural. z The speake[...]

38 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER Starting Projection Connect the power cord and turn on the projector to start the projection. 1 Connect the power cord. Fully insert the power cor d plug into the socket. The [POWER] indicator flashes red. 2 Press the [POWER] b u tton. The [POWER] indicator flushes green, and then ligh ts in green. z Once th[...]

39 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER The countdown window is displayed for appr oximately 20 seconds, and then the guid- ing message for the auto setup function appears. Adjust the focus by per forming the auto se tup or the focus adjustment if you cann ot read the message due to out of focus. (P44, 49) The LED illumination lamp blinks blue unt[...]

40 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER Adjusting the Image Adjusting the Image Size (ZOOM). Adjust the image size in accordance with the screen. 1 Press the [ZOOM] button. The Zoom adjustment window appears. 2 Adjust the image size . 3 Press the [OK] button. z Change the projector installation position if your desired image size is too large or t[...]

41 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER Adjusting the Pr ojection Angle Y ou can adjust the projection an gle with the adjustable foot. 1 Lift the front side of t he projecto r and push the adjusting foot lock b utto n. The adjustable foot extends. 2 Adjust the projection angle while push ing the adjustable f oot lock button, and then release the [...]

42 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER Preparing the Computer Determining the Output Resolution of the Computer T o make the most of the display performance of this projector , set output signal resolution of the computer to an optimum value. Windows Vista 1. Open the [Contr ol Panel] from the start menu, then select [A ppearance and Pe r- sonali[...]

43 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER Projec ting the Image fr om the Notebook Computer Most of noteboo k computers require to tur n on the external monito r output to project an image from the projector . T o tur n on the exter nal monitor outpu t, press the [LCD] or [VGA] function key ([F1] to [F10]) or a key with an icon for the external moni[...]

44 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER P erforming the A uto Setup With the auto setup func tion, the following se t of adjustments is per for med automati cally when projecting an image from a computer . Y ou can star t the projection only with this oper- ation if the input signal has been appropriately selected. 1 Select an input signal. Select[...]

45 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER 2 Press the [A UTO SET] button. The Auto setup window appears. 3 Press the [A UTO SET] button again. One or more functions highlighted in black are performed au tomatically . z Y ou can perfor m this step by selecting [OK] wi th the [<] button, and then pressing the [OK] button.[...]

46 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER Selecting an Input Signal Y ou can select an input signal type. Select an input signal from the followings: ANALOG PC-1 : Analog signal Connecting with a DVI/Mi ni D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied cable) DIGIT AL PC : Digital signal Connecting with a DVI digital ca ble ANALOG PC-2 : Analog signal Connecting with[...]

47 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER 3 If the target input signal is unavailab le from the list at the left, press the [ > ] button, and then press the [ ] / [ ] button to select the targ et input signal from the list at the righ t. 4 Press the [OK] button. < <[...]

48 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER  Selecting ANALOG PC-2 1 Press the [INPUT] button. The [INPUT] window appears. 2 Select the second top item in the menu with the [INPUT] button. The selection is toggled through av ailable input signal s from above. 3 If the ANALOG PC-2 is unav ailable from the list at the left, press [ > ], and then p[...]

49 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER Adjusting the Focus Y ou can adj ust the focus. Follow the steps below to adjust the focus manually if the Au to setup function (Auto focus) does not adjust the focus appropriately . 1 Press the [FOCUS] button. The Focus adjustment windo w appears. 2 Press the POINTER buttons to adjust the f ocus. 3 Press th[...]

50 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER Adjusting Ke ystone Distor tion The Auto setup function (Auto keystone) automat ically adjusts the keystone distor tion in a longitudinal direction. Follow the steps below if the function does not adju st the distortion appropriately or you want to adjust the keystone distor tion in a horizontal direction. 1[...]

51 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER 3 Press the [OK] button. z The result of keystone adjustment is memorized. I f you place the projector at the same p osi- tion, the keystone adjustment is not necessar y . z When the Keystone adjustment is selected, signals are processed digitally . The image may look differ ent from the original one. z The [...]

52 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER Setting Up the Computer Screen Automaticall y (A UT O PC ) This projector automatically makes optimum se tt ings for the to tal number of dots and track- ing dependi ng on a sig nal type (SXG A+, XGA, etc. ). The auto PC adjustment func tion does not need to be per for med if the projector is project- ing an[...]

53 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER Selecting an Image Mode (IMA GE) Y ou can select an image mode depending on th e projecting image. Y o u can also adjust the image quality (sharpness, gamma, color correction, etc.) as you like. 1 Press the [IMAGE] b utton. The Image mode window appears. The sele ction is toggled among following modes by pre[...]

54 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER z Y ou can adjust the followings for each image mode. For detailed infor mation on the proce- dures, r efer to "Image Adjustment Menu" (P100 to 106 ). - Brightness Adjust this when the image is too bright or dark. - Contrast Adjust this to decrease or increase contrast of the entir e image. - Sharp[...]

55 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER Selecting a Screen Mode (Aspect) Y ou can select on e of four screen mo des depe nding on the aspect ratio or display resolu- tion of your computer . z Y ou can specify the aspect ratio from the menu. Refer to [Aspect ] in the menu (P88). z The available screen mode will be different depending on the setting[...]

56 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER  T r ue size Select this if you w ant to project a computer screen in its orig- inal size. A clear image can be obtained because of no image pro- cessing. z If the display resolution of the computer is hi gher than 1400 by 1050 d ots (1024 by 768 dots for X700), select a lower resolution before starting p[...]

57 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER Selecting Aspect Ratio of the Pr ojecting Image (Screen aspect) Y ou can select among three aspect ratios of the projecting image according to the aspect ratio of the projected screen. Y ou can project an image on the whole screen by setting [Screen aspect]. z Y ou can set [Screen aspect] from menu. Refer to[...]

58 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER T urning Off the Projector 1 Press the [POWER] b u tton. A confirm ation message appears on the screen. T o continue projection, wait until the confi rmation message disappears (approximately 4 seconds) or press a button other than the [POWER] button. 2 Press the [POWER] b u tton again while the confir matio[...]

59 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER Setting Up the P ower Mana gement Function Y ou can use the power managem ent function that tur ns off the lamp if the projector receives no signal input for a while. If you enable the po wer management mode, the projector displays a countdown timer if the projector is r eceiving no signal input and is not o[...]

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T able of conten ts/Safety Instructions Before Use Setting Up the Projector Projecting an Image from the Computer Projecting an Ima ge from A V Equipment Useful Funct ions Avail able During a Pres entation Setting Up Functions from Menus Maintenance T roubleshooting Appendix Index PR OJECTING AN IMA G E FR OM A V EQUIPMENT[...]

62 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM A V EQUIPMENT Pr ojecting an Imag e fr om A V Equipment Connecting the Pr ojector to an A V Equipment Connect the projector and A V equipment. Connecting to Video T erminals z Before connecting cables, turn off both the projector and A V equipment. z The above illustrations ar e just examples. For mo re detailed informat[...]

63 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM A V EQUIPMENT SCART cab le INPUT Signal: Select [SCART] (P70) A V eq uipment Projector (SCART terminal) Input T erminal-2 (ANALOG IN-2) L V -CA31 cable Digital cable Y ou can project digital cont ent via the HDMI or DVI terminal. Digital video output terminal INPUT Signal: Select [DIGIT AL VIDEO] (P69) A V equipment Proj[...]

64 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM A V EQUIPMENT S-VIDEO cable INPUT Signal: [S-VIDEO] is selected automati- cally A V equipmen t Proj ector S-VIDEO input terminal (S-VIDEO IN) Commercial S-VIDEO video cable S-VIDEO output ter minal (S-VIDEO OUT terminal) SX7/X700 SX6/SX60 INPUT Signal: [VIDEO] is selected automati- cally A V equipment Projector Vide o i [...]

65 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM A V EQUIPMENT Connecting to A UDIO IN T erminals (SX7/X700) Connect an audio cable to the AUDIO IN terminal co rresponding to the input image signal if you want to use the projector’ s speaker . z The speaker outputs the audio signal corre sponding to the selected image signal. z Use an audio cable without a built-in r[...]

66 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM A V EQUIPMENT Connecting to A UDIO OUT T ermi- nals (SX7/X700) Connect the audio cable between th e AUDIO OUT terminal and an external audio- visual equipment if you want to output th e audio signal to the audio-visual equipment. Audio cab le A V eq uipment Audio output te rminal (AUDIO OUT) Commercial au dio cable AUDIO[...]

67 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM A V EQUIPMENT Pr ojecting a Video Image fr om an A V Equipment Y ou can project a video image with the steps si mi lar to th ose for projecting an image from a computer . This section provides information specific to the projection from an A V equipment. For more detailed inform ation for each ste p, refer to the corresp[...]

68 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM A V EQUIPMENT P erforming the A uto Setup With the auto setup function , a series of sc reen adjustment and settings, such as Auto focus and Auto keystone is perfor med automa tically when projecting a video ima ge from an A V equ ipment. Y ou can star t the projection only with this o peration if the inpu t signal has b[...]

69 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM A V EQUIPMENT  Selecting DIGIT AL VIDEO 1 Press the [INPUT] button. The [INPUT] window appears. 2 Select the top item in the menu with the [INPUT] b utton. The selection is toggled through avai lable input signal type s from above. 3 If [DIGIT AL VIDEO] is unavailab l e fr om the list at the l eft, press [ > ], and[...]

70 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM A V EQUIPMENT  Selecting SCAR T 1 Press the [INPUT] button. The [INPUT] window appears. 2 Select the second top item in the menu with the [INPUT] button. The selection is toggled through av ailable input signal s from above. 3 If the SCART is una vailable from the list at the left, press [ > ], and then press [ ] /[...]

71 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM A V EQUIPMENT Selecting a Screen Mode (Aspect) Y ou can select o ne of three scr een modes depend ing on the aspect ratio of your A V equip- ment or content software. z Y ou can specify the aspect ra tio from the menu. Refer to [Aspect] in the menu (P88, 89). z The available screen mode will be different depending on the[...]

72 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM A V EQUIPMENT Selecting Aspect Ratio of the Pr ojecting Image (Screen aspect) Y ou can select among three aspect ratios of the projecting image according to the aspect ratio of the projected screen. Y ou can project an image on the whole screen by setting [Screen aspect]. z Y ou can set [Screen aspect] from menu. Refer t[...]

73 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM A V EQUIPMENT  16:9 D . image shift Select this when you use a screen with aspect ratio of 16:9. Y ou can ver tically shift or fine- tune the position of the undistorted image without th e keystone adjustme nt. Refer to P57 for detailed information on shifting the image. The following table shows the available [Aspec [...]

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T able of conten ts/Safety Instructions Before Use Setting Up the Projector Projecting an Image from the Computer Projecting an Ima ge from A V Equipment Useful Funct ions Avail able During a Pres entation Setting Up Functions from Menus Maintenance T roubleshooting Appendix Index USEFUL FUNCTIONS A V AILABLE DURING A PRESENT A TION[...]

76 USEFUL FUNCTIONS A VAILABLE DURING A PRESENT A TION Useful Functions A vailab le During a Presentation Black ened Out an Image T emporar ily X Useful when: X Y ou finished the presentation. X Y ou want to diver t attendees' attention from the screen. Blacken out the image temporarily . Black e ning out an Image The screen changes to black o[...]

77 USEFUL FUNCTIONS A VAILABLE DURING A PRESENT A TION F reezing the Picture X Useful when: X Y ou want to per form a co mputer opera- tion which is irrelevant to the proceed- ings of the presentation. X Y ou want to stop a moving image. Freeze the moving image. F reezi ng an Image The "FREEZE" m e ssage is s hown on the screen. Canceling[...]

78 USEFUL FUNCTIONS A VAILABLE DURING A PRESENT A TION Showing th e Elapsed Time X Useful when: X Y ou want to manage the proceedings of the presentation. The elapsed time from 00:00 to 59:59 is displayed at the lower right corner of the screen. Star ting the Countdown Press this button once to display the timer and start cou nting. Stopping the Co[...]

79 USEFUL FUNCTIONS A VAILABLE DURING A PRESENT A TION Zooming an Image X Useful when: X Zoom in an object such as a small graph during a presentation. X Moving unnecessar y informati on off the screen to focus on the current subject. Zoom the projected image. Zooming In an Image Press this button r epeatedly until the image becomes the desired siz[...]

80 USEFUL FUNCTIONS A VAILABLE DURING A PRESENT A TION Operating a Mouse with the Remote Control X Useful when: X Y ou want to operate a mouse with the rem o te c on tro l . Y ou can use the supplied remote control as the wireless mouse for your computer . Connecting a USB Ca ble Make sure that both the computer and pr o- jector are turned off, and[...]

81 USEFUL FUNCTIONS A VAILABLE DURING A PRESENT A TION P ointing with a Spotlight X Useful when: X Y ou want to point to a portion of an image that should draw attendees' attention. Highlight a desired por tion of the projected image with a spotlight. Showing the Spotlight A spotlight appears at the center of the screen and the image becomes d[...]

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T able of conten ts/Safety Instructions Before Use Setting Up the Projector Projecting an Image from the Computer Projecting an Ima ge from A V Equipment Useful Funct ions Avail able During a Pres entation Setting Up Functions from Menus Maintenance T roubleshooting Appendix Index SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FR OM MENUS[...]

84 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MEN US Setting Up Functions fr om Menus How to Use Men u s Some of the pr ojector's function ar e used through th e menu scr een. It consists of following three menus. * The menu items may differ depending on the input signal. The projector stores the settings for each input signal (8) and image mode (up to 5). Dis[...]

85 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MEN US This section provides the basic operation on the menu. 1 Press the [MENU] button. A menu window a ppears. 2 Press [<] / [>] to select the appropriate ta b . Press [ ] to move the cursor on the tab if it is not on it. 3 Press [ ] / [ ] to select a menu item y ou want to set. (Continue to the next page.) z Pr[...]

86 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MEN US 4 Set the menu ite m. There are four types of menu items that you make a setting: z Directly z From a list z With a slider z In a differ ent screen z Directly Example: T racking Press [<] [>] to increase/decr ease the setting. z F rom a list Example: Aspect Press the [OK] button to display a list. Press [ ][...]

87 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MEN US 5 Press the [OK] button. In some menu items, the setting is enabled just by making a selection. 6 Press the [MENU] button when y ou finish. The menu disappears.[...]

88 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MEN US Setting Displa y Status Selectin g a Screen Mo de (1) [Aspect] Y ou can adjust the aspect ratio of the image pro- jected on the screen. T T Press the [MENU] button when you finish. Selecting a Scr een Mode (2) [Aspect] Y ou can adjust the aspect ratio of the image pro- jected on the screen. T T Press the [MENU] b[...]

89 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MEN US Setting Display Status Selectin g a Screen Mo de (3) [Aspect] Y ou can adjust the aspect ratio of the image pro- jected on the screen. T T Press the [MENU] button when you finish. Selecting an I nput Sign al T ype (1) [Input signal select] Y ou can select a d esired input signal type if the auto PC adjustment fun[...]

90 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MEN US Selectin g an Inp ut Sign al T ype (2) [Input signal select] Y ou can select an in put signal type manually if a video image from a A V equipment is not pro- jected correctly (irregular color or no image). T T Press the [MENU] button when you finish. Selecting an I nput Sign al T ype (3) [Input signal select] Y o[...]

91 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MEN US Setting Display Status Adjustin g the T otal Numb er of Dots [T otal dots] Y ou can select the total number of do ts in the horizontal direction. Ad just the number of dots when the image distor ts or noise is displayed on the screen at both sides. T T T Press the [MENU] button when you finish. Adjusting th e T r[...]

92 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MEN US Adjustin g the Horiz ontal P osition [Horizontal position] Y ou can adjust the horizontal positio n of the screen when the projected image is shifted in the horizontal direction. T T T Press the [MENU] button when you finish. Adjusting th e V er ti cal P ositio n [V er tical position] Y ou can adjust the vertical[...]

93 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MEN US Setting Display Status Adjusting the Number of Hor izontal Pixels [Horizontal pixels] Y ou can adjust the numb er of the pixels in the horizontal direction if the length of the screen is too long or too shor t in the horizontal direction. T T T Press the [MENU] button when you finish. Adjusting th e Number of V e[...]

94 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MEN US P erforming Pr ogressive Processing [Progr essive] Y ou can accumulate and composite infor mation for a signal for a low resolution image to conver t it to a high resolution image. T T Press the [OK] button to confirm, a nd then press the [MENU] button. Selecting a Menu P osi tion [Menu position] Y ou can select [...]

95 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MEN US Setting Display Status P erforming t he Ceiling -mounted/Rear Projectio n [Image flip H/V] Y ou can make this setting if you want to hang the projector from the ceiling or project an image on a transmissive screen. T T Press the [MENU] button when you finish. Display settings Image flip H/V Select this if you pro[...]

96 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MEN US Correcting t he Screen Col or [Screen color] Y ou can adjust the while balance so that white portions of the image are displayed correctly . T T Press the [OK] button to confirm, a nd then press the [MENU] button. Captur ing a L ogo to Be Project ed [Logo capture] Y ou can project a desired image (logo) when you [...]

97 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MEN US Setting Display Status Selecting a Logo Displa y P osition [Logo position] Y ou can select a logo display position. Y ou can place the logo at the center or a corner of the screen. T T T Press the [MENU] button when you finish. Displaying a Logo (N o signal scr een) [No signal screen] Y ou can display a logo on a[...]

98 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MEN US Displa ying a Logo (NO SHO W) [NO SHOW] Y ou can displa y a logo on a screen when the projected image is blackened out tempora rily by pressing the [NO SHOW] button. T T T Press the [OK] button to confirm, a nd then press the [MENU] button. Selecting a Log o at Star tup [Projector on] Y ou can display a specified[...]

99 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MEN US Setting Display Status Selecting Aspect Rat io of the Screen [Screen aspect] Y ou can sele ct the aspect ratio of the projecting screen. T T 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 as[...]

100 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MEN US Setting the Image Quality Selecting an Imag e Mode [Image mode] Y ou can select an image mode suitable for the projecting image. T T Press the [OK] button to confirm, and then press the [MENU] button. Image adjustment Image mode Select this to projec t an image with near -original quality and a high regar d for [...]

101 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MEN US Setting the Image Qua lity Adjustin g the Brightnes s [Brightness] Y ou can ad just the brightness of an ima ge when it is too bright or dark. T T Press the [MENU] button when you finish. Adjusting th e Contrast [Contrast] Y ou can adjust the contrast of an image if you want to make it more or less vivid, adjust[...]

102 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MEN US Adjusting t he Shar pnes s [Sharpness] Y ou can adjust the sharpness when you want to make an image sharper or softer . T T Press the [MENU] button when you finish. Making a Gamma Correction [Gamma] Y ou can make a gamma correction if light or dark portions of an image are obscure. T T Press the [MENU] button wh[...]

103 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MEN US Setting the Image Qua lity Making Co lor Adjustm ent (1) [Color adjustment] Y ou can make color adjustment for each color (red, green, and blue). T T Press the [MENU] button when you finish. Making Color Adjust ment (2) [Color adjustment] Y ou can adjust color level and color balance and make color adjustment fo[...]

104 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MEN US Making Advanced Color Adj ustment (1 ) [Dynamic gamma] Y ou can adjust the gradation representation of light and dark portio ns of an image automati- cally . T T T Press the [OK] button to confirm, a nd then press the [MENU] button. Making Adv anced Color Ad justme nt (2) [Mem. color correct] Y ou can correct co[...]

105 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MEN US Setting the Image Qua lity Making Advanced Color Adj ustment (3 ) [6-axis color adjust] Y ou 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. T T T The 6-axis color adjustm[...]

106 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MEN US Resetting th e Image Setting s [Reset] Y ou can reset the current image settings to the default settings if you want to make all image settings all over again. T T Press the [OK] button to confirm, a nd then press the [MENU] button. Image adjustment Reset Resets the i mage settings. Cancels rese tting of the ima[...]

107 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MEN US Setting V a rious Function Setting Auto Setup Function [Auto setup] Y ou can select an ite m you want to enable in the auto setup function. T T Select [On] or [Off] for the following items if you want to enable or disable them in the auto setup function, respectively . Selecting th e P ower Management Mode [Powe[...]

108 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MEN US Skip the PO WER Button Operation [Direct power on] Y ou can set the projector to be turned on when you connect the power cord. T T Press the [OK] button to confirm, a nd then press the [MENU] button. Enabling/Disabling the Beep [Beep] Y ou can enable/disable the beep when you press a button on the top control or[...]

109 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MEN US Setting V arious Function Selecting a Displa y Language [Language] Y ou can select a language to be used in the menu from 20 differ ent languag es. T T Press the [OK] button and all words in the menu will be displayed in the selected language. Press the [MENU] button when you finish. System settings Language Eng[...]

110 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MEN US Prohibitin g the Project or Operation [Key lock] Y ou can prohibit the use of the buttons on the top control or r emote control to prevent them from being pressed by mistake. T T Press the [OK] button to confirm, a nd then press the [MENU] button. Enabling/Disabling the Gui de Message [Guide] Y ou can enable/dis[...]

111 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MEN US Setting V arious Function T ur ning On/Off the LED Illuminati on [LED illumination] Y ou can tur n on/off the LED illumination lamp and the LEDs on the term inals (P24, 25, 26). T T Press the [OK] button to confirm, a nd then press the [MENU] button. Setting up th e Remote Contr ol [Remote co ntro l] Y ou can ch[...]

112 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MEN US Setting up the Digit al Video Input Si gnal [Digital video] Y ou can select the stand ard of the digital video input signal. T T T Press the [OK] button to confirm, a nd then press the [MENU] button. Setting a Pass word [Password settings] Y ou can set a password to the projector . Once you set the password, you[...]

113 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MEN US Setting V arious Function Register ing a P a ss word [Register password] Y ou can register a password that you need to enter when turn ing on the projector . T T T Press the [OK] button to display the password entry screen. Enter a 4-digit password from the left. Y ou can enter a value 1, 2, 3, and 4 by pressing[...]

114 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MEN US Resetting th e Lamp Counter [Lamp counter] Y ou can reset the lamp counter that indicates the timing to replace the projector when you replace it. T T T z If the time of use is 1,400 hours 1,800 hours for SX7/X700 2,300 hours for SX60 z If the time of use is 1,400 to 1,500 hours 1,800 to 2,000 hours for SX7/X700[...]

T able of conten ts/Safety Instructions Before Use Setting Up the Projector Projecting an Image from the Computer Projecting an Ima ge from A V Equipment Useful Funct ions Avail able During a Pres entation Setting Up Functions from Menus Maintenance T roubleshooting Appendix Index MAINTENANCE[...]

116 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Cleaning the Projector Clean the projector frequently to pr e vent dust from settling on the surface. A dirty lens ma y ruin the quality of the projected image. Wipe the projector's main unit softly with a soft cloth. If the projector is heavily soiled, soak the cl oth in water with a small amount of detergent in it[...]

117 MAINTENANCE Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter An air filter is installed in the air intake ven t on the bottom of the main body to protect the intern al lens and mirror from dust. Should th e air filter become clogged with dust, the pro- jector may be damaged sin ce it will block the ai r flow into the projector and raises the inter- nal te[...]

118 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Lamp When the time of use of the lamp ex ceeds 1, 400 hours (1 ,800 hours or longer for SX7/ X700, 2,300 hours or longe r for SX60), the fo llowing message (tw o type s) is displayed for 10 seconds each time the projector is turned on . z When the time of u se is 1,400 to 1,500 hours: 1,800 to 2,000 hours for SX7/X700 [...]

119 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Lamp 1 T ur n off the projector , disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet, and then let the pro- jector stand for at least 1 hou r . 2 Loosen a screw with a flathead screwdriver and remov e the lamp cover . 3 Loosen two screws, pull up th e handle, and then remo ve the lamp . 4 Fully inser t a new lamp and secure [...]

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T able of conten ts/Safety Instructions Before Use Setting Up the Projector Projecting an Image from the Computer Projecting an Ima ge from A V Equipment Useful Funct ions Avail able During a Pres entation Setting Up Functions from Menus Maintenance T roubleshooting Appendix Index TR OUBLE- SHOO TING[...]

122 TROUBLESHOOTING T r oubleshooting W ARNING Lamp Flash P atterns The W ARNING lamp on the Control Panel flashes in red when there is a trouble in the pro- jector . z T urn off the projector , wait until the cooling fan stops, and remove the power plug from the AC outlet before dealing with the trouble. Flash P attern Meaning Counter measure One [...]

123 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms and Solutions Y ou cannot turn on the projector . Y ou cannot project an ima g e from the pr ojector . Cause Countermeasure The power cord is not connected correctly . Check whether the power cord is connected correctly (P38). The power cord has just been con- nected. Y ou cannot tur n on the projector until the [POWER][...]

124 TROUBLESHOOTING Y ou cannot hear sound. The pr ojected image is blur . Y ou cannot project an ima g e appropriatel y . Cause Countermeasure The audio cable is not connected correctly . Check the cable connection of the audio c able (P36). The [MUTE] function is enabled. Press the [MUTE] button on the remote control (P76). The volume level is ad[...]

125 TROUBLESHOOTING Y ou cannot project an ima g e from a notebo ok computer . The pr ojector is f orced to be turned off. Cause Countermeasure The connection cable is not con- nected correctly . Check whether the connection cable is connected to the video terminal of the computer co rrectly (P34, 35). The video signal type is incorrect. Check whet[...]

126 TROUBLESHOOTING Y ou cannot operate the remote contr ol. Y ou cannot use the wireless mouse function. Cause Countermeasure Batteries are not installed properly or they have run out. Check whether batteries are inst alled correctly . If batteries are installed correctly , replace them with new batteries (P27). Y ou are operating the remote con- [...]

T able of conten ts/Safety Instructions Before Use Setting Up the Projector Projecting an Image from the Computer Projecting an Ima ge from A V Equipment Useful Funct ions Avail able During a Pres entation Setting Up Functions from Menus Maintenance T roubleshooting Appendix Index APPENDIX T able of cont ents f or Appendix Suppor ted Computer Signa[...]

128 APPENDIX Appendix Supported Computer Signal T ypes This projector supports following signal types. If your computer or A V equipm ent is compatibl e with any one of these signal types, the pro- jector's auto PC function select the input sign al type to project an image appr opriately . ANALOG PC DIGIT AL PC * Only fo r SX7/SX 6/SX60 DIGIT [...]

129 APPENDIX Relationship between Screen Size and Projecting Distance Screen s ize at 4: 3 aspect rati o T ype – W x D (cm) Projecting distance at (m) H1 (cm) H2 (cm) Screen size at 16:9 aspect ra tio T ype – W x D (cm) Max. zo oming Min. zoomin g 40" 81 x 61 1.2 (3.9') 2.0 (6.6') 55 (1.8') 6 (0.2') 37" 81 x 46 50&[...]

130 APPENDIX Glossary 6-axis color adjust (P105) The color adjustment function for an advanced user . Y ou can adjust color balance and color level for 6 axis of RGB (red/green/ blue) and CMY (cyan/magenta/yellow) of the projected image to make a fine color adjust- ment. Y ou can perfor m the 6-axis color adjustment in the image adjustment menu. Ad[...]

131 APPENDIX Component (P25, 62, 90) A signal system used to send a color signal (C) with it divided into a B-Y color di ffer ence signal and an R-Y color differ ence signal. This system can project a better -quality image as compared with the composite sig- nal system. Connect the component video terminal on the A V equipment and the Input T ermin[...]

132 APPENDIX Memor ized Color Correction (P104) A memorized color is a color in our memory . The memorized color such as blue for the sky is more vivid than t he real color , so you may feel colors of a projected image ar e dull. If such is the case, enable the memorized color correction function to make the colors close to the ones in our memory .[...]

133 APPENDIX S-video (P25, 64, 90) A signal system (YC separation signal) used to send a brightness signal (Y) and color sig- nal (C) separately . Connect the S-video t er- minal on the A V equipment and the S-VIDEO IN terminal on this projector with an S-video cable. Select [S-VIDEO] at pr ojection. T racking (P91) T o r eproduce an image fr om an[...]

134 APPENDIX Specifications Projector * 99.99% or more of the LCD panel pixels ar e effe ctive. During pr ojection, 0.01% or less of pixels may stay li t or unlit due to the char ac- teristics of the LCD pane l. * Using the projector conti nuously for an exte nded period of time may accelerate the dete rioration of optical parts. Remote Control Mod[...]

135 APPENDIX External View Input ter minal-2 (ANALOG IN-2) (Analo g PC-2 input/component inpu t ter minal) This ter minal is used as a compu ter analog PC input or component input termin al. Use a D- sub computer cabl e for connecti on. Mini D-sub 15-pin 1R 9+ 5 V p o w e r 2 G 10 Gr ound (V er tical sync.) 3 B 11 Monitor ID0 4 Monitor ID2 12 DDC d[...]

136 INDEX Inde x Numerics 6-axis color adjust .................. ...... 105, 130 A Adjusting keystone distortion .......... ....... 50 AdobeRGB ....... .............. ........ 53, 100, 130 Air filter ..................... .............. .............. 117 ANALOG IN-1 .. .............. ................. . 24, 34 ANALOG IN-2 .........................[...]

137 INDEX M Mem. color correct ...... ..... ............ ........ 104 Memorized color correction ................. 132 Menu ............. .............. .............. ............. 84 Menu configuration ...................... ........ 140 Menu position ........... .............. .............. .. 94 Mouse operation .............. ............... .[...]

138 Options * This part is used to hang the projector from a ceiling. ** This par t is used to join the ceiling pipe with the ceiling mounting bra cket. For more detailed information, refer to the instru ction manual that comes with the ceiling moun ting bracket RS-CL06. z Lamp Part No. SX7/X700: RS-LP04 SX6: RS-LP02 SX60: RS-LP03 z Ceiling mountin[...]

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140 Menu Configuration The Displa y settings menu * : Factory defaults (settings after reset) Aspect DIGIT AL PC/ANALOG PC P88 Full screen * 4:3 Auto Wide T r ue size VIDEO/S-VIDEO/SCAR T P89 Full screen * 4:3 Wide DIGIT AL VIDEO/COMPO- NENT P88 Auto * Full screen 4:3 Wide Input signal select ANALOG PC P89 640 x 480 1280 x 1024 VIDEO/S-VIDEO P90 Au[...]

141 The Image adjustment menu The System settings menu Image mode Standard * P100 Presentation Movie (SX60/X700) Movie&Photo (SX7/SX6) AdobeRGB (SX7/SX6) Home Cinema (SX60) sRGB Brightness P101 Contrast P101 Sharpness P102 Gamma P102 Color adjustment VIDEO/S-VIDEO/ COMPONENT P103 Color level Color balance COMMON P103 R Gain R Offset G Gain G Of[...]