Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SX800 Canon
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T able of Contents Safety Instructions Before Use Proje cting an Image Useful Functions Available During a Presentation Setting Up Functions from Menus Projecting an Image from a Digital Camera or an .
2 Features of SX80/SX800 Multimedia Pr ojector Thank you f or purchas ing a Canon projector . The SX80/SX800 Multimedia Proje ctor (hereinafter referred to as "the projector") is a high- per.
3 Features of SX80/SX800 Multimedia Projector User's Manual (this document) This is a User's Man ual for the SX80/SX800 Multimedia Projector . This manua l provides detailed inform ation on how to use the projector . Read this man ual thoroughly to make the most of your proj ecto r and ensur e safety .
4 Quic k Reference Guide This Quick Reference Guide will help you find func tions that make full use of th e projector , are useful in producing an attractive presentation, and so on.
5 T able of Contents T able of Contents Features of SX80/SX800 Multim edia Projector ...................... .............. .............. ........ 2 Quick Reference Guide ..................... .............. .............. .............. .............
Table of Contents 6 ■ Outputting Audio to Speakers ................................................................................. ........ 45 ■ Connecting a Digital Camera or an USB Fla sh Memory (SX80) ............................. ........ 46 Starting Projection .
7 Table of Contents T able of Contents Muting the Sound ................................................. .............................................................. ....... 69 Zooming an Image ......................................................
Table of Contents 8 Making Advanced Adjustment (Auto fleshtone) (SX800) ....... .................................................. 94 Adjusting Fine Color Adjustment (6-axis color adjust) (SX80) ................................................. 95 Reducing the Lamp Brightness .
9 Table of Contents T able of Contents Running a Slideshow of Data saved in a USB Flash Memory ................................................ 118 ■ Creating an Image File Folder ......................................... ...........................
10 Safety Instructions Before operating this projector , read this manual thoroughly in order to operate the projector properly . This projector offers many convenient features and functions. Operating the projector properly enables you to manage those features and maintain it in good condition for a long period.
11 Safety Instructions Safety Instruc tions Safety Precautions W ARNING: T O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NO T EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE T O RAIN OR MOISTURE. • This projector pr ojects intense light from the projection lens. Do not stare directly into the lens if possible, as doing so may result in eye damage.
Safety Instructions 12 ■ READ AND KEEP THIS O WNER'S MANU AL FOR LA TER USE. All the safety and operating instru ctions shou ld be read before beginning to operate the pr oduct. Read all of the instruc tions given here and reta in them for later us e.
13 Safety Instructions Safety Instruc tions Never push objects of any kin d into this pr ojector through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out pa rts that cou ld result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto the projector .
Safety Instructions 14 A C P ower Cor d Requirement The AC Power Cord supplied with this projector meets the requir ements for use in the countr y you purchased it.
15 Safety Instructions Safety Instruc tions Federal Communication Commission Notice Multimedia Projector , Model: SX80/SX800 This device complies with Par t 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety Instructions 16 Precautions on Handling t he Batteries in the Remote Controller Lamp Handling Precautions This pr ojector uses a hi gh-pr essur e mercury lamp which must be handled carefully and correctly as mentioned below . The mercury lamp has the follow ing characteristics.
17 Safety Instructions Safety Instruc tions Carrying/T ranspor ting the Projector Installation Precautions Disposal of W aste Lamp • Dispose of the projector's mer c ury lamp according to local regulations just like the fluorescent lamps. • This projector is a pr e cision machine.
Safety Instructions 18 Position the projector in a horizontal position. Incorrect installation may cause troubles and accidents. • Do not tilt the projector mor e th an 20 degr ees above and be low the horizon tal. • When you want to use your projector point- ing up or down, ma ke sure to place the pro- jector straigh t up or down.
19 T able of Contents Safety Instructions Before Use Proje cting an Image Useful Functions Available During a Presentation Setting Up Functions from Menus Projecting an Image from a Digital Camera or .
20 Supplied Accessories Check whether the following accessori es are supplied with the projector . ■ Installing the Lens Cap As shown in the illustration on the right, put the lens cap strap through the hole on the lens cap, and then through the lens cap strap inser tion hole at the bottom of the pro- jector .
21 Supplied Accessories Before Use ■ Putting the Proje ctor in the Carrying Bag Store the projector and the accessories in t he carrying bag as shown in the illustration below . The carrying bag is intende d to pr otect the sur faces of the projector from dust or scratches, and is not designed to pr ot ect the projector from external shoc ks.
22 Pa r t N a m e s Main Unit of Pr ojector (SX80 is used in the follo w ing illustrations) ■ Front Side ■ Rear Side Terminals and connectors Infrared remote receiver ( P29 ) Lens Adjustable foot lock button ( P35 ) Anti-theft lock hole An anti-theft wire cable available on the mar- ket can be connected.
23 Part Names Before Use ■ Bottom Side Mounting the Projector on the Ceiling Y ou can mou nt the projector on the ceili ng. Y ou need an opti onal ceiling mounting hanger (part number: RS-CL10) and an optional ceil- ing-mount pipe (part number: RS-CL08 or RS- CL09) when appropriate.
Part Names 24 Remote Contr ol The projector can be operated using buttons on the remote control or the top control on the main unit. The remote control allows you to op erate all functions of the projector . PO WER button ( P47 , P66 ) T urns th e projector on or of f.
25 Part Names Before Use A UT O SET button ( P51 ) Perfor ms input signal setting, keyst one distor tion adj ustment, focusing (SX80), and screen color correction (SX80) automatical ly . INPUT button ( P53 ) Switches among input signals. ZOOM b utton ( P56 ) Adjusts the image size.
Part Names 26 T op Control KEYSTONE button Corrects keystone distortion. ( P58 ) [ ] [ ]: For keystone adjustment. Press KEYSTONE and then AUTO SET to adjust the keystone automatically. • Moves the image up and down w hen the D. image shift is selected.
27 Part Names Before Use Input T erminals ■ SX80 ■ SX800 (1)-A ANALOG PC-1/D VI-I IN Input T erminal ( D VI-I IN) (SX80) ( P38 , P40 ) (1)-B ANALOG PC-1 Input T er minal ( IN) (SX800) ( P38 ) Connects an external monitor output from a computer . Receives an analog PC (AN ALOG PC-1) or a digital signal (DIGIT AL PC, SX80).
Part Names 28 (8) A UDIO IN T er minal ( P38 , P39 , P40 , P43 , P44 ) The audio input ter minals for 3 image input systems other than HDMI-IN. They receive the following audio sig- nals in order fr om the left.
29 Before Use Preparing the Remote Contr ol ■ Installing Remote Control Batteries ■ Remote Contr ol Operating Range Point the remote control to the infrared r emote receiver on the front or rear of the projector whenever pressing any button.
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31 T able of Contents Safety Instructions Before Use Proje cting an Image Useful Functions Available During a Presentation Setting Up Functions from Menus Projecting an Image from a Digital Camera or .
32 Steps f or Setting Up the Pr ojec tor and Pr ojecting an Image P erformi ng the Auto Setup ( P50 ) Connecting th e Projec tor to Equipment ( P36 , P37 ) T ur ning on the P ower ( P47 ) Selecting an Input Signal ( P52 ) Adjusting the Image ( P54 ) Do the following adjustments.
33 Projecting an Image Setting Up the Pr ojector ■ Placing in Fr ont of the Screen Place the projector in front of the scr een. • Be sure to place the pr ojector parallel to the screen to ensure distortion-free pr ojections. • The scr een must not be exposed to direct sun- light or light from lighting equipment.
Setting Up the Projector 34 ■ Placing on a Leve l Place Be sure to keep the projector as horizontal as possible. If you need to point the projector up (for ex ample, wh en the screen is placed on a higher position), follow the instruction given in "Wh en Pointing the Projector Up" on the following page.
35 Setting Up the Projector Projecting an Image ■ When P ointing the Pr ojector Up When the screen is placed on a higher positi on, point the projector up using the adjust- able foot.
36 Connecting the Pr ojector Connectable Equipment and Input T erminals DIGIT AL PC ANALOG PC-1 Use this name to select the appropriate image. : Video signal or data flow D VI-I IN terminal The name of the terminal to which to connec t equipment. ( Pxxx ) : indicates the page(s) to refer to .
37 Connecting the Projector Projecting an Image Computer ( P38 )C o m p u t e r ( P39 ) AV equipment ( P44 ) AV equipment ( P43 ) Amplified speaker ( P41 , P45 ) Digital camera* ( P43 ) VIDEO ( P43 ) .
Connecting the Projector 38 Connecting the Projector to the Computer Connect the projector to the co mputer . Before connecting the cables, tur n off both the pr ojector and computer .
39 Connecting the Projector Projecting an Image Commercial or supplied VGA cab le (Input signal type: [ANALOG PC-2] - P52 ) • If you use a commer cial VGA cable, make sure to use a full connected VGA cable in which all pins are connected; otherwise, an image may be projected improperly .
Connecting the Projector 40 ■ Connecting to D VI Monitor Output T erminal (digital connection) (SX80) D VI cable (Input signal type: [DIGIT AL PC] - P52 ) ■ Outputting an Image and A udio Outputting an Image (SX8 0) Images can be output to an external moni tor via [ANALOG PC-1], [ANALOG PC-2] and [COMPONENT].
41 Connecting the Projector Projecting an Image Outputting A udio to Speakers It is possible to output soun d of projected images to A V e q uipment or ampli fied speakers. • The speaker outputs the audio signal corr esponding to the selected image signal.
Connecting the Projector 42 Connecting to A V Equipment Connect the projector and A V equipment. Before connecting the cables, turn off both the pr ojec tor and A V equipment. The description provided here is just examples. For more detailed informati on, refer to the manual for the connectin g A V equipment.
43 Connecting the Projector Projecting an Image ■ Connecting to Analog Video Output T erminal (analog connection) Video cable (Input signal type: [VIDEO] or [S-VIDEO] - P52 ) Connect the projector and A V equipment using a video or S-VIDEO cable that fits to the terminal type of the A V equipment.
Connecting the Projector 44 Supplied component cable (Input signal type: [COMPONENT] - P52 ) A Component video signal from A V equipment can be input to the projector by connect- ing the supplied component cable to the ANAL OG PC-2/C OMPONENT IN ter minal of t he projector .
45 Connecting the Projector Projecting an Image ■ Outputti ng Audio to Speake rs It is possible to output soun d of projected images to A V e q uipment or ampli fied speakers. Use an audio cable without a built-in resistor . Using an audio c able with a built-in resistor turns down the sound.
Connecting the Projector 46 ■ Connecting a Digital Camera or an USB Flas h Memory (SX80) SX80 supports PictBridge. Y ou can connect a PictBridge enable d digi tal camera, a digital video camera, an USB flash memor y , or an USB memor y card reader to dir ectly project images.
47 Projecting an Image Star ting Projection 1 Check the connection between the projector and a computer or A V equipment. ( P36 – P46 ) 2 Connect the power cord and mak e sure that the [POWER] indicator lights up red. Flashing r ed [POWER] indicator i ndicates that the lamp is being cooled.
Starting Projection 48 5 Press the A UTO SET b utton. The auto setup function per for ms the following o perations automatically: SX80: focusing and keystone disto rtion adjustmen t, input signal setting, and screen color correction SX800: keystone distor tion adjust ment an d input signal setting For more details, re fer to the page 50 .
49 Starting Projection Projecting an Image ■ When the P asswo rd Input Sc reen Appear s If you have set a password, the Password input screen appears. Enter your password. ( P102 ) ■ When "No signal" Appear s A notebook computer requir es to tur n on the external monitor output.
50 Setting Up the Screen A utomatically A uto Setup The auto setup function a utomatically make s the following settings and adjustments. Use the auto setup function when: • Y ou turned th e power on and t he countdown sequence was completed. • Y ou changed the position or angle of the projector during the projection process.
51 Setting Up the Screen A utomatically Projecting an Image ■ P erforming the Auto Setup Press the A UTO SET button to perfor m the auto setup. • After the auto setup is complete, the following windo w appears.
52 Selecting an Input Signal (INPUT) Select an appropriate input signal in the [INPUT] menu if you want to project a digital PC or A V equipment signal or you connect mult iple computers or A V equipment to r eceive their input signals. Skip this step if you have not changed the input signal sinc e the last projection.
53 Selecting an Input Signal (INPUT ) Projecting an Image ■ Selecting an Input Signal 1 Press the INPUT button to pop up a windo w shown at the lower right. The currently active input signal is marked with a circle and highlighted in orange. An input signal that is ready for projection is displayed in white.
54 Adjusting Image Setting the Displa y Reso lution of the Computer Set the display resolution of the computer to "1400 x 1050 pixels" or a resolution closest to the output signal resolution of the compute r based on the per for mance of the projector (resolution: 1400 x 1050 pixels).
55 Adjusting Image Projecting an Image AU TO P C When you press the AUTO P C button if there is a shift in image display or flickering of screen with the [ANALOG PC-1] or [ANALOG PC-2 ] selected, the project or is adjusted to an optimum condition. The result of adjustment is r ecorded for each input signal ([ANALOG PC-1] or [ANALOG PC-2]).
Adjusting Image 56 Adjusting the Image Size Use the ZOOM button to adjust the size of the projecting image. Change the projector installation positi on if y our desired image is too large or too small to adjust it with the zoom function. ( P33 ) 1 Press the ZOOM button to pop up a window sho wn at the lower right.
57 Adjusting Image Projecting an Image Adjusting the Focus Y ou can adjust the focus wi th the FOCUS button. The projection image may be out of focus if the projection distance is beyond the r ange of 1.2 m (3.9') to 9.1 m (29.6'). Move the pro jector instal lation posit ion if such is the case .
Adjusting Image 58 Adjusting Ke ystone Distor tion The D .SHIFT/KEYST ONE button corrects the keystone distortion . ■ Aut o a d j u s t me n t Press the D .SHIFT/KEYST ONE button, and then the A UTO SET button. ■ Manual adju stment 1 Press the D .
59 Adjusting Image Projecting an Image 3 When the keystone distorti on has be en adjusted, p ress the OK button. ■ Resetting the K eystone Adjustment Perform the following steps to reset the keystone adjust ment. Press the D .SHIFT/KEYST ONE button twice to display the [Keystone reset] window .
60 Selecting Screen Aspect and Aspect Select an optimum aspect ratio of the projecting image (scr e en aspect) or an optimum screen mode (aspect) according to the aspect ratio of the screen, type of input image signal and so on for the projection making best use of the screen size.
61 Selecting Screen Aspect and Aspect Projecting an Image 4 Use [ ] / [ ] to select a screen aspect type. 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 Select this when you use a screen with aspect ratio of 16:9.
Selecting Screen Aspect and Aspect 62 ■ Movin g Image with 16:9 D . Image Shift 1 Press the D . SHIFT/KEYST ONE button to pop up a window sho wn at the lower right. 2 Use [ ] / [ ] to move the image. 3 When the image shift adjustment has b een completed, press the OK button.
63 Selecting Screen Aspect and Aspect Projecting an Image Selecting Aspect Ratio Select the aspect ratio of projecting image ba sed on the input si gnal type, aspect ratio of the screen and resolution. For more de tails on the aspe ct ratios, r efer to "When Projecting an Image from a Com- puter" on page 135 .
Selecting Screen Aspect and Aspect 64 ■ How t o Select an As pect Ratio Press the ASPECT button on the r emote control to select an appropriate aspect ratio.
65 Projecting an Image Selecting an Image Mode Y ou can select an image mode depending on the projecting image. In each image mode, yo u can furt her adjust the brightness, contra st, sharpness, gamma, color adjustment, advanced ad justment, and lamp mode.
66 T urning Off the Projector 1 Press the POWER b utton to pop up a window shown at the lo wer right. Press the PO WER button again while the confir mation message is displayed. The lamp goes off, the [POWER] indicator starts flashing in red and the cooling fan starts.
67 T able of Contents Safety Instructions Before Use Proje cting an Image Useful Functions Available During a Presentation Setting Up Functions from Menus Projecting an Image from a Digital Camera or .
68 Useful Functions A vailable During a Presentation Blackened Out an Ima g e T e mporarily Useful when: • Y ou finished the presentation. • Y ou want to div er t attendees' attention from the screen. Press the button to blacken out the image.
69 Useful Functions Available D uring a Presentation Useful Functions Available During a Presentation Adjusting the V olume Useful when: • Y ou want to adjust the volume lev el of the pro- jectors or external speaker . Press the button. The following screen appears.
Useful Functions Available Du ring a Presentation 70 Zooming an Image Useful when: • Zoom in an object such as a small graph dur- ing a presentation (up to 12x). • Focusing on the current subject. Pr ess the button . A part of the im age is enlarged each time pressed.
71 Useful Functions Available D uring a Presentation Useful Functions Available During a Presentation Showing the Elapsed Time Useful when: • Y ou want to manage the proceedings of the presentation. Press the button to start counting. • The elapsed time is displayed at the lower right corner of the screen.
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73 T able of Contents Safety Instructions Before Use Proje cting an Image Useful Functions Available During a Presentation Setting Up Functions from Menus Projecting an Image from a Digital Camera or .
74 How to Use Men us With a menu, you can set the operation of the projector in detail. ■ Menu Configurat ion The menu screen is divided into four tabs as follow s: Input Signal T ypes f or which a Menu Item is Displa yed Differ en t menu items are displayed for different input signal types.
How to Use Menus 75 Setting Up Functions from Menus ■ Basic Operation of Menu 1 Press the MENU button to displa y a menu window . 2 Use [<] / [ >] to select a tab . • If the tab posi tion is not highl ighted in ora nge, use [ ] / [ ] to move the high light to the top.
How to Use Menus 76 4 Select contents. How to select the contents varies depending on items. Selection from a list Example: Aspect With [<] / [>] Example: Contrast In a different screen (1) Example: Menu position In a different screen (2) Example: T racking 5 Press the MENU button, and the menu screen disappears.
77 Setting Up Functions from Menus Setting Displa y Status Selecting an Imag e Projectio n Mode [Aspect] Y ou can select a projection mode corre- sponding to the asp ect ratio of image. • Differ e nt contents are displayed for dif- ferent scr e en aspects or input signal types.
Setting Display Status 78 Selecting an I nput Signal T ype (ANALOG PC) [Input signal select] Y ou can select a proper r esolution if auto PC adjustment function ( P55 ) cannot project a correct image fr om a compu ter . Press the OK button to accept you r setting and then press the MENU button.
79 Setting Display Status Setting Up Functions from Menus Selectin g an Inpu t Signa l T ype (COMPO- NENT) [Input signal select] Y ou can select a proper component signal type, if a video imag e fro m A V equipment is not projected correctly . Press the OK button to accept your setting and then press the MENU button.
Setting Display Status 80 Adjusting In put Signa l (ANALOG PC) – T rac ki ng [Input signal settings] - [T racking] Y ou can fine-tune th e timing for generating an image from t he image signal. Adjusts the tracking when the image dis- torts or flickers.
81 Setting Display Status Setting Up Functions from Menus Adjust Input Signal ( ANALOG PC) – V er tical positio n [Input signal settings] - [V er tical position] Y ou can adjust the ver tical position of the screen when the projected image is shifted in the ver tical direction.
Setting Display Status 82 Adjust Inpu t Signal (ANALOG PC) – V er tical pix els [Input signal settings] - [V er tical pixels] Y ou can adjust the number of the pixels in the vert ical direction if the length of the screen is too long or too short in the ver ti- cal direction.
83 Setting Display Status Setting Up Functions from Menus Select HDMI Ov er Scan (SX80) [HDMI ov er scan] Y ou can select this as required when you project visual softwar e with the HDMI sig- nals. Press the OK button to accept your setting and then press the MENU button.
Setting Display Status 84 Selecting a Menu P ositi on [Menu position] Y ou can change th e position of menu dis- played. Move the menu to the d esired position with [ ] / [<] / [ ] / [>]. When the menu has been moved t o the desired position, press the OK or MENU button.
85 Setting Display Status Setting Up Functions from Menus Re versing project ion [Image flip H/V] Y ou can make this setting if you want to hang the projector fr om the ceiling or project an image fr om be hind the screen. Press the OK button to accept your setting and then press the MENU button.
Setting Display Status 86 Captur ing a L ogo [User screen settings] - [Logo capture] Y ou can ca pture a part of the i mages being projected as [User logo]. A screen for capturing images is dis- played. • For projecting the captured log on a screen, select [User logo] on the [Pro- jector on], [No signal screen], [Screen when blank].
87 Setting Display Status Setting Up Functions from Menus No Signal Scr een [User screen settings] - [No signal screen] Y ou can display a user logo on a screen when there is no input signal. Press the OK button to accept your setting and then press the MENU button.
Setting Display Status 88 Selecting a Log o at Star t up [User screen settings] - [Projector on] Y ou can displ ay a specified lo go on a screen fr o m the moment the projector is turned on to the moment it is ready fro p ro- jection. Press the OK button to accept you r setting and then press the MENU button.
89 Setting Up Functions from Menus Setting the Image Quality Selecting an Imag e Qualit y [Image mode] Y ou can select an image mode suitable for the projecting image. Y ou can select it also with the IMAGE but- ton on the remote c ontrol. Press the OK button to accept your setting and then press the MENU button.
Setting the Image Quality 90 Adjusting th e Bri ghtness [Brightness] Y ou can adjust the br ightness of images. When you have completed the a djust- ment, press the MENU button. • The adjustment you have made is stored as an adjusted value of input sig- nals being projected in an image mode.
91 Setting the Image Quality Setting Up Functions from Menus Adjusting t he Shar pness [Shar pness] Y ou can adjust the sharpness of images. When you have complete d the adjust- ment, press the MENU button. • The adju stment you h ave made is stor ed as an adjusted value of input sig- nals being projected in an image mode.
Setting the Image Quality 92 Making C olor Adjustment (H DMI*/Digital PC*/Analog PC/USB*) [Color adjustment] * is only applicable to SX80 Y ou can adjust th e color quality of images for each of primary colors, red, green and blue. When you have completed the adjustme nt, press the MENU button.
93 Setting the Image Quality Setting Up Functions from Menus Making Advanced Adjustment ( Noise reduc- tion) [Advanced adjustment] - [Noise reduction] Y ou can reduce noise of picture. Press the OK button to accept your setting and then press the MENU button.
Setting the Image Quality 94 Making Adva nced Adj ustment (Mem. color correct) (SX8 0) [Advanced adjustment] - [Mem. color correct] Y ou can correct colors (e.g. blue sky , field of grass, skin) in our memor y so that they can be projected more vividly .
95 Setting the Image Quality Setting Up Functions from Menus Adjusting Fine Color Adj ustment (6-axis color adjust ) (SX80) [Advanced adjustment] - [6-axis color adjust] Y ou can make fin e color adjustment with RGB (red, gr ee n, blue) and CMY (cyan, magenta, yellow).
Setting the Image Quality 96 Resetting t he Image Setti ngs [Reset] Y ou can reset the current image settings to the default settings. Press the OK button to accept you r setting and then press the MENU button. • Only the setting of the combi ned input signals being projected and an image mode is r eset.
97 Setting Up Functions from Menus Setting V a rious Function Setting Auto Setup Function [Auto setup] Y ou can select an i tems you want to enable in the auto setup func tion. SX80 Select [O n] for th e items if you want to enable in auto setup f unction.
Setting Vari ous Functio n 98 Skip the POWER Button Operation [Direct power on] Y ou can tur n on the projector only by con- necting the power cable without pressing the POWER button. Press the OK button to accept you r setting and then press the MENU button.
99 Setting Various Functio n Setting Up Functions from Menus Prohibitin g the Project or Operation [K ey loc k] Y ou can prohibit the operation of the projector from either the top contro l or remote contr ol. Press the OK button to accept your setting and then press the MENU button.
Setting Vari ous Functio n 100 Showing/hidi ng the Guide Scr een [Guide] Y ou can selec t whether to show or hi de the guide screen which explains operations. Press the OK button to accept you r setting and then press the MENU button. • [On] is the factory default.
101 Setting Various Functio n Setting Up Functions from Menus Setting for Slideshow (SX80) [Slideshow inter val] Y ou can project the images stored in a PictBridge-compatible device ( P108 ) or a USB flash memory ( P112 ) in th e slide- show . Use [<] / [>] to set the interval (minutes : seconds) of projection (60 minutes = max- imum).
Setting Vari ous Functio n 102 Extending th e Menu Displa y Time [Other settings] - [Menu display time] Y ou can extend the menu di splay time, which is 30 seconds usually , to 3 minutes. Press the OK button to accept you r setting and then press the MENU button.
103 Setting Various Functio n Setting Up Functions from Menus Register ing a P a ss word [Other settings] - [Register password] Y ou can register a password for starting projection.
Setting Vari ous Functio n 104 Select [OK] on the screen for confirma tion, press the OK button, and the lamp counter is reset. Press the MENU button. ■ About the Display of the Lamp C ounter The lamp counte r displays the hours of use of the lamp in the following way: Less than 1,800 hours Displayed in green bar .
105 Setting Various Functio n Setting Up Functions from Menus Initial izing network settings (SX80) [Other settings] -[Network setting initialization] Y ou can Initialize the n etwork settings.
106 Chec king the Information of the Pr ojector [Information] Y ou can confir m the in for mation about the signal types of the images projected and other projector -specific infor mation.
107 T able of Contents Safety Instructions Before Use Proje cting an Image Useful Functions Available During a Presentation Setting Up Functions from Menus Projecting an Image from a Digital Camera or.
108 Pr ojecting an Image fr om a Digital Camera (SX80) SX80 supports PictBridge. Y ou can directly project an image by connecting the proj ector with a PictBridge- compatible digital camera, di gital video c amera or camera-equipped mobile p hon e (hereinafter called "PictBridge-compatible device").
109 Projecting an Image from a Digita l Camera (SX80) Projecting an Image from a Digital Came ra or an USB Flash Memory 3 Connect a PictBridge-compatible device with the projector using a USB cable . The terminal form of the device varies de pending on the model.
Projecting an Image from a Digital Camera (SX80) 110 Operating the Pr ojected Image When images are pr ojected, you can per for m the following operations. ■ Switching to the Next Image If you have specified multiple images for printing with the digital camera, you can switch to the next image by pressing the OK button.
111 Projecting an Image from a Digita l Camera (SX80) Projecting an Image from a Digital Came ra or an USB Flash Memory Running a Slideshow Y ou can run a slideshow that proj ects multiple image s stored in the digital camera at cer- tain intervals.
112 Pr ojecting Data on USB Flash Memory (SX80) Y ou can co nnect a USB flash memor y to the projector for direct pr oje ction of the images (saved in JPEG for- mat) saved in the USB flash memor y . • Images saved only in JPEG for mat are available for projection.
113 Projecting Data on USB Flash Memory (SX80) Projecting an Image from a Digital Came ra or an USB Flash Memory 3 Connect a USB flash memor y . Connect a USB flash memory to the USB terminal. Use a USB cable to connect a digital camera or USB memor y card reader .
Projecting Data on USB Flash Memory (SX80) 114 Description of USB File Br owser If a USB flash memor y is connected to the projector , the USB file browser appears. In the USB file browser , you can select the imag e file to be projected by operati ng the file list in the USB memory de vice.
115 Projecting Data on USB Flash Memory (SX80) Projecting an Image from a Digital Came ra or an USB Flash Memory Selecting an Image for Pr ojection This section de scribes the steps for selec ting an image i n the USB file br owser and pro- jecting on the screen.
Projecting Data on USB Flash Memory (SX80) 116 ■ Selecting an Image File for Pr ojection 1 Select an image file with [ ] / [ ]. • T o return to upper hierarchy , select and press the OK button. 2 Press the OK button to project the image in full screen.
117 Projecting Data on USB Flash Memory (SX80) Projecting an Image from a Digital Came ra or an USB Flash Memory Operating the Pr ojected Image When images are projected, you can perfor m the following operations.
Projecting Data on USB Flash Memory (SX80) 118 Running a Slideshow of Da ta sa ved in a USB Flash Memory Y ou can run a slideshow that projects multiple images sto red in a USB flash memory at certa in intervals. ■ Creating an Image File Folder In the slideshow , image files in a folder are displayed in the al phabetical order of file name.
119 T able of Contents Safety Instructions Before Use Proje cting an Image Useful Functions Available During a Presentation Setting Up Functions from Menus Projecting an Image from a Digital Camera or.
120 Setting an IP Address (SX80) By connecting SX80 to the network, you can receive an error notification message fr om the projector or control the pr ojector from your computer . ( P123 ) T o c onnect via the network, an IP address must be assigned to the projector .
121 Setting an IP Address (SX80) Operating the Projector over Network ■ Resetting the IP Add ress Setting of the Computer 1 T ur n off the projector , and remove the LAN cable . 2 F ollow the steps 3 to 6 to restore the com puter's IP address and subnet mask that you hav e wr itten down to the original values.
Setting an IP Address (SX80) 122 4 Click [TCP/IP], enter appropriat e values in the f ollowing field, and click the [OK] button. [IP address]: IP address of projector [Subnet mask]: Subnet mask of pro.
123 Setting an IP Address (SX80) Operating the Projector over Network 6 Click [Apply], and then click the [OK] b utton when the "Sav e and apply settings.
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125 T able of Contents Safety Instructions Before Use Proje cting an Image Useful Functions Available During a Presentation Setting Up Functions from Menus Projecting an Image from a Digital Camera or.
126 T r oubleshooting W ARNING Lamp Flash P atterns The W ARNING la mp on the Control Panel flashes in red when there is a tr ouble in th e pro- jector . • T ur n off the projector , wait until th e coolin g fan stops, and remove the power plug from the AC outlet before dealing with the trouble.
127 Troubleshooting Appendix Symptoms and Solutions ■ Y ou cannot turn on the projector . ■ Y ou cannot pr oject an image fr om the pr ojector . Cause Counterme asure The power cord is not connected correctly . Check whether the power cord is connected correctly .
Troubleshooting 128 ■ A digital camera or USB flash me mory is not recogniz ed. (SX80) ■ Y ou cannot hear sound. Cause Counter measure The externa l monitor output is not set on the notebook computer cor- rec tl y . T ur n on the external monitor outp ut on the notebook com- puter .
129 Troubleshooting Appendix ■ The pro jected image is blur . ■ Y ou cannot project an image appropr iatel y . ■ The pro jector is f orced to be turned off. Cause Counterme asure The image is out of focus. Adjust the focus. ( P57 ) The distance to the screen is too short.
Troubleshooting 130 ■ Y ou cannot operate the remote contr ol. The operating temperature is inap- propriate. Check whether the operating temperature is 5 to 35°C. ( P1 8 ) If you use the projector at 2300 meters or higher above sea level, contact your dealer .
131 Appendix Maintenance Cleaning the Projector Clean the projector frequently to pr ev ent dust from settling on the surface. A dirty lens ma y ruin the quality of the projected image.
Maintenance 132 Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filt er An air filter is installed in the air intake vent on the bottom of the main body to protect the internal lens and mirror fr om du st.
133 Maintenance Appendix Replacing the Lamp When the time of use of the lamp exce eds t he cert ain amount of time, the following mes- sage (two types) is displayed for 10 second s every time the projector is turned on.
Maintenance 134 ■ Replacing the Lamp 1 T ur n off the proje ctor , disco nnect the power plug from the A C outl et, and let the projector stand for at least 1 hour . 2 As shown in the figure , inser t a flat- head screwdriver in the gap and remov e the lamp cov er by raising it.
135 Appendix Relationship between As pect and Screen Aspect This section describes the relationship between screen aspect ( P60 ) and aspect ( P63 ). T o project an image on the whole screen, sel ect the most appropriate screen aspect ratio and aspect according to the aspect ratio of the screen and input signal type.
Relationship between Aspect an d Screen Aspect 136 When Pr ojecting an Image from Ima g e Software T o project an image such as an image shot by a TV set, commercially available DVD software, or video.
137 Relationship between Aspect a nd Screen Aspect Appendix When Projecting an Ima g e fr om a Digital Camera or a USB Flash Memory (SX80) The [Auto] mode is automatically selected fo r the aspect ratio when displaying an image from a digital camera or USB flash memory (selec ting [USB] as the input signal).
138 Suppor ted Computer Signal T ypes This projector supports following signal types. If your computer or A V equipment is compatible with any one of thes e signal types, the projector's auto PC function selects the input sign al type to project an image appropriately .
139 Appendix Relationship between Screen Size and Projecting Distance * The values in the table above are appr oximations rounded off. Screen size at 4:3 asp ect ratio T ype - W x D cm Projecting distance m (fee t) Max. zooming Projecting distance m (f eet) Min.
140 Glossary * is only applicable to SX80 An internation al standard of color repr e- sentation (color space) which i s applied to general digital cameras, displays and oth- ers. In this projector , if you select [sRGB] in the [Image mode] setting, the projector can project the best-quality image con- formin g to the sRGB Standard.
Glossary 141 Appendix The aspect ratio is the ratio of the horizon- tal dimension (width) to the ver tical dimen- sion (height) of a sc reen. It is expressed as "width : height." The following aspect ratios are normally used in Computer or A V equipment.
Glossary 142 Number of dots in each resolution If you select SXGA+ (1400 dots x 1050 dots) as the display resolution for the con- necting computer , this projector can pr oject high -res olution images. I f your computer does not have the SXGA+ option, select the ma ximum resolution among the selectable options.
Glossary 143 Appendix The color adjustment function for an advanced user . Y ou can adjust color bal- ance and col or level for 6 axis o f RGB (red/gr e en/blue) and CMY (cyan/magenta/ yellow) of the projected image to make a fine color adjustment. Y o u can perf orm the 6-axis color adjustment in the image adjustment menu.
144 Specifications ■ Pr ojector * 99.99% or mor e of the LCD panel pixels ar e effective. During pr ojection, 0.01% or less of pixels may stay lit or unlit due to the characteris- tics of th e LCD panel. * Using the projecto r continuously for an exten ded period of time may accelera te the deterioration of optical parts.
145 Specifications Appendix ■ External View ■ ANALOG PC-1 (SX800), ANALOG PC-2/C OMPONENT IN termina l This term inal is used as a computer analog PC input or component input te rminal. Use a D-sub computer cable for connec tion. The term inal specifications for the analog PC input and component input are the same.
Specifications 146 ■ Service P ort (CONTROL) D-sub 9pin Control Commands Function ASCII Rep resentation Binary Represent ation Power supply On POWER ON<CR> 50h 4Fh 57 h 45h 52h 20h 4F h 4Eh 0D.
147 Index Inde x Numerics 6-axis color adjust (SX80) ..............95 , 143 A Adjustable foot ............... .............. ......... 3 5 Adjusting keystone distortion ................ 58 Adjusting the focus ............. .............. .... 57 Adjusting the volume .
Index 148 I IMAGE .............. .............. ............... ........ 65 Image adjustment menu ............... ........ 74 Image flip H/V .............. .............. ........... 85 Image mode ................. .............. ........... 89 Image mode (Image quality) .
149 Index Index S-VIDEO input terminal (SX80) .........27 , 43 System settings menu ............ .............. . 74 T T op control ............. .............. .............. .... 26 To t a l d o t s .................. .............. .............. .
150 Options • Repla cement lamp Part No.: RS-LP 05 • Ceiling-mo unt hanger Part No.: RS-CL10 • C eiling-mount pipe (40 cm/16 in to 60 cm/24 in) Part No.: RS-CL08* • Ceiling -mount pipe (60 cm/24 in to 100 cm/40 in) Part No.: RS-C L09* • DVI digital cable Part No.
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152 Menu Configuration The Display settings menu Aspect DIGIT AL PC (SX80)/ ANALOG PC P77 Auto * 4:3 16:9 T rue size VIDEO 4:3 * 16:9 Zoom S-VIDEO (SX80) Auto * 4:3 16:9 Zoom HDMI (SX80) Auto * 4:3 16.
153 Menu Configuration The Image adjustment men u The Informat ion menu The System settings men u Image mode Standar d * P89 Presentation Movie sRGB Brightness P90 Contrast P90 Sharpness P91 Gamma P91.
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