Canon SX20 manual Selecting an Image Mode Quality, Press the Image button

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Selecting an Image Mode (Quality)

You can select one of four image modes. You can adjust the image quality (brightness, contrast, sharpness, gamma, color) as you like.

1Press the [IMAGE] button.

Remote control

PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER

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“IMAGE” appears on the screen, allowing you to select a desired image mode by pressing the [IMAGE] button repeatedly.

[Standard] Select this to project an image with a similar quality to that of the original image. An image is projected with a high regard for reproduction of white.

[Presentation] Select this to project an image with a similar quality to that of the original image. A bright and high-contract image is projected.

[Cinema] Select this to project a moving picture. A picture is projected with a high regard for color tone reproduction.

[sRGB] Select this when you want to project an image from a sRGB- compatible digital camera.

An image is projected in the display mode conforming to the sRGB Standard.

• The quality of the image projected in each image mode can be adjusted as follows. For the adjustment method, refer to "Image Adj. Menu." (P62)

· 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/Dynamic gamma

Adjust this to obtain better balance of contrast.

· Screen color correction/Advanced color adjustment

Adjust this when color tones are different from those of the original image.

•The results of adjustments made by the user are saved for each of six types of input signals. Once they are saved, images can be projected with the same settings.

•An image mode can be selected by selecting “Image adj.” from the menu. (P49, 62)

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Contents ’ M l Features of Multimedia Projector SX50 Uses of this ProjectorTroubleshooting Setting up the ProjectorProjector Maintenance Be Sure to Read before UseSupplied Manuals Symbols of ButtonsSymbols Used in This Manual User’s Manual Quick Start GuideTable of Contents Safety Instructions Safety Precaution Safety Instructions Safety Instructions AC Power Cord Requirement Federal Communication Commission Notice Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsLamp Handling Precautions Use Caution When Carrying or Transporting the ProjectorPay Attention to Hot Air from Exhaust Vent Do Not Use in the Following EnvironmentsSupplied Accessories Before USEPart Names Main Unit of ProjectorRemote Control COMPUTER-2 button P28Installing Remote Control Batteries OK button P51Top Control 10 11 4Video in terminal P42 Service Port jack Input Terminals on Main UnitInstalling the Projector Determining the Distance to the ScreenPlacing in Front of the Screen Determining the Installation PlacePlacing on a Level Place Adjusting the Projection Angle Lift the front of the projector Push the adjusting foot lockConnecting to Video Terminals Connecting the Projector to the ComputerMAC Adapter part No. LV-AD02 Connecting to Audio Terminals Projecting the Image from the Notebook ComputerWindows XP Determining the Output Resolution of the ComputerMacintosh OSX Insert the power plug Connecting the Power CordStarting Projection Unplug the Power Cord When the Projector is Not in Use Turning On the ProjectorSelect a signal type Select a video terminal of the computerUsing the Auto PC Adjustment Function Adjusting the Image Size Adjusting the ImageAdjusting the Focus Correct keystone distortion Adjusting Keystone DistortionSelect Keystone Adjustment Press the OK buttonProjecting AN Image from the Computer Full screen Normal Selecting a Screen ModeWide Screen True size Selecting an Image Mode Quality Press the Image buttonTurning Off the Projector Ready mode Setting up the Power Management FunctionShutdown mode Blacking Out an Image Temporarily Making the Image Smaller Making an Image Larger/ SmallerMaking the Image Larger Moving the Image to the Desired PositionShowing the Elapsed Time Indicating a Position with a SpotlightFreezing the Picture Muting the Sound Adjusting the VolumeCanceling the Freeze function Freezing an ImageUsing the Left Button of the Mouse Operating the Mouse Using the Remote ControlConnecting the USB Cable Using the Right Button of the MouseProjecting AN Image from AV Equipment About the Component CableTo Audio OUT Starting Projection Power indicator first blinks green and then turns lit green Select an AV terminal Play the AV equipment Wide Screen VIDEO, S-VIDEO and Component input only Auto Component input onlyDisplay Setting Menu Using MenusSymbols Indicating Item Categories Image Adjustment MenuPress the Menu button Select the tab containing the item you want to setMaking a Setting in a Different Window Select the item you want to set Make a settingMaking an Adjustment Using the Slide Bar Selecting from the MenuDisplay Settings Menu Performing the Auto PC AdjustmentAdjusting the Total Number of Dots Tracking Adjusting Horizontal Position Vertical Position Adjusting the Number Horizontal Pixels Vertical Pixels Selecting an Input Signal Type Selecting an Input Signal Type Selecting a Screen Mode Confirm Input Signal TypeSelecting a Screen Mode Selecting a Menu Position Selecting a Logo Display Position Displaying a Logo no Show Displaying a Logo Projector on Selecting an Image Mode Image Adj. MenuAdjusting the Brightness Adjusting the Contrast Adjusting the Sharpness Making a Gamma Correction Adjusting the Color Level Adjusting the Color Balance Correcting the Screen Color Making Advanced Color Adjustment Performing Progressive ProcessingReducing Resetting Lamp Brightness Image Settings Resetting is canceledSystem Settings Menu Outputting an Image to a MonitorSelecting the Power Issuing a Beep Management Mode Prohibiting Registering a Projector Operation Password Setting a Password Setting up the Remote ControlSelecting a Display LanguageResetting Lamp Counter Cleaning the Projector Body Cleaning the ProjectorWhen Not Used for an Extended Period of Time Cleaning the Air Filter Cleaning and Replacing the Air FilterProcedure for Replacing the Air Filter About the Replacement Lamp Replacing the LampHandle, and remove the lamp Procedure for Replacing the LampInstall the lamp cover and tighten ScrewUnderstanding the Warning Lamp Flash Patterns Flash Pattern Meaning CountermeasureNo power Symptoms and SolutionsNo image Out of focus No soundTop/bottom or left/right reversed Power turns off Cannot project image from notebook computerCannot operate the remote control Cannot operate the wireless mouseComputer Signal Types AppendixRelationship between Screen Size and Projection Distance 50 σ 102 x 69 cm 46 σ 102 xSwitching between Computer and AV Equipment Items in MenuFactory defaults settings after resetting Glossary Analog RGBNumber of pixels in each resolution Specifications External View RGB IN-2/COMPONENT IN/RGB OUTInstalling the Lens Cap Optional PartsCanon U.S.A., INC

SX20 specifications

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