NEC SX50 User Manual

MULTIMEDIA PROJECTORUser’s ManualU’M l

10SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWhen replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has usedreplacement parts specified by the manufacturer that

11SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSFederal Communication Commission NoticeMultimedia Projector, Model : SX50This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Op

12SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSLAMP HANDLING PRECAUTIONSThis projector uses a high-pressure mercury lamp which must be handled carefully andproperly as mentione

13SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSINSTALLATION PRECAUTIONSEnsure that the projector is installed with a minimum distance of 1 m (3.3') from its left,right, re

14BEFORE USESupplied AccessoriesCheck whether the following accessories are supplied with the projector.• When the projector is not in use, attach the

15BEFORE USEPart NamesMain Unit of Projector1 Focus Ring (P30)2 Infrared Remote Receiver (P16)3 Zoom Lever (P30)4Lens5Lens CapBe sure to remove the le

16BEFORE USERemote ControlThe remote control may be inoperative in the following cases:• When there is an obstacle between the remote control and main

17BEFORE USE14 VOL button (P40)Adjusts the sound volume. Pressing [+] turnsthe volume up and pressing [-] turns thevolume down.15 D.ZOOM button (P38)Z

18BEFORE USETop Control1 POWER button (P27, 45)Turns the projector on or off.2 KEYSTONE button (P31)Corrects keystone distortion.3 MENU button (P50)Di

19BEFORE USEInput Terminals on Main Unit1 S-VIDEO IN terminal (P42)Receives an S-VIDEO signal from AVequipment.2 VIDEO IN terminal (P42)Receives a com

2USES OF THIS PROJECTORFeatures of MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR SX50Thank you for purchasing a Canon projector.The MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR SX50 is a high-perform

20INSTALLING THE PROJECTORINSTALLING THE PROJECTORDetermining the Distance to the ScreenThe projected image size is determined by the distance between

21INSTALLING THE PROJECTORDetermining the Installation PlacePlacing in Front of the ScreenPlace the projector in front of the screen in such a manner

22INSTALLING THE PROJECTORAdjusting the Projection AngleThe projection angle can be adjusted with the adjustable foot.Before making this adjustment, c

23PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTERConnecting the Projector to the ComputerConnect the projector to the computer.Connecting to Video Terminals•Bef

24PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTERConnecting to Audio TerminalsBefore connecting cables, turn off both the projector and computer.Connect audio c

25PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTERDetermining the Output Resolution of the ComputerTo make the most of the display performance of this projector,

26PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTERStarting ProjectionConnecting the Power CordBefore connecting the power cord, connect the projector to the comp

27PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTERMake sure that the [POWER] indicatorlights red.Press the [POWER] button.The [POWER] indicator first blinks gree

28PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTERSelect a video terminal of thecomputer.To input images from the DVI-I/RGB IN-1terminal, select the [COMPUTER-1]

29PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTERUsing the Auto PC Adjustment FunctionThis projector automatically selects a signal type (VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA,

3LOOKING IN THE INDEXPROJECTING AN IMAGEFROM THE COMPUTERUSEFUL FUNCTIONS AVAILABLEDURING PROJECTIONPROJECTING AN IMAGEFROM AV EQUIPMENTSETTING UP FUN

30PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTERAdjusting the ImageButtons Used Here Remote control Top controlAdjusting the Image SizeMove the

31PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTERAdjusting Keystone DistortionIf a projected picture has keystone distortion, correct it by using the keystone a

32PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER• The result of keystone adjustment is memorized. If the projector installationposition is the same as before,

33PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTERSelecting a Screen ModeYou can select one of four screen modes depending on the display resolution of yourcompu

34PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTERSelecting an Image Mode (Quality)You can select one of four image modes. You can adjust the image quality (brig

35PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTERTurning Off the Projector• Turning off the projector again with the lamp in an unstable state shortly afterturn

36PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTERSetting up the Power Management FunctionIf the projector receives no signal input within 30 seconds, a countdow

37USEFUL FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE DURING PROJECTIONBlacking Out an Image Temporarily[NO SHOW]Useful when:• You finished the presentation.• You want to dive

38USEFUL FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE DURING PROJECTIONMoving the Image to the DesiredPositionIf the enlarged image is larger than thescreen, you can move it s

39USEFUL FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE DURING PROJECTIONIndicating a Position with aSpotlight[SPOT]Useful when:• You point to a portion of an imagethat should d

4Supplied ManualsUser’s Manual Quick Start GuideSymbols of ButtonsThis projector can be operated using buttons on the remote control or main unit. Th

40USEFUL FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE DURING PROJECTIONFreezing the Picture[FREEZE]Useful when:• You want to perform a computeroperation which is irrelevant to

41USEFUL FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE DURING PROJECTIONOperating the Mouse Usingthe Remote ControlUseful when:• You want to use the supplied remotecontrol as t

42PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM AV EQUIPMENTPROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM AV EQUIPMENTConnecting the Projector to AV EquipmentConnect the projector and AV equip

43PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM AV EQUIPMENTConnecting to Audio TerminalsConnect audio cables as required.Before connecting cables, turn off both the proje

44PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM AV EQUIPMENTRemote controlTop c on t ro lStarting ProjectionConnect the power cord and turn on the projector.• Before conn

45PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM AV EQUIPMENTConnect the power cord.Make sure that the [POWER]indicator lights red.Press the [POWER] button.The [POWER] indi

46PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM AV EQUIPMENTSelect an AV terminal.To input images from the DVI-I/RGB IN-1 terminal, select the [COMPUTER-1]button.To input

47PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM AV EQUIPMENTSelect a signal type.If images are not displayed correctly,press the button mentioned in step 4repeatedly to se

48PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM AV EQUIPMENTAdjusting the ImageThe image adjustment method is the same as that used when the projector is connectedto a com

49SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUSUsing MenusWindows shown on the projector screen to allow you to set up the projector are calledmenus.This projector

5TABLE OF CONTENTSPROJECTING AN IMAGE FROMAV EQUIPMENT ...42Connecting the Projector to AV Equipment...

50SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUSButtons Used HereSelected item is highlighted in orange.Press the [MENU] button.A menu window appears.• To close the

51SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUSSelecting from the Menu(Example: Screen setup)Making an Adjustment Using the Slide Bar(Example : Adjustment of Contr

52SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUSThe projector automatically detects theinput signal (ANALOG RGB) from theconnected computer to make the optimumsetti

53SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUSAdjust the total number of horizontal dots.Increase the total number of dots.Reduce the total number of dots.This ad

54SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUSAdjust the horizontal position of thescreen when the projected image isshifted horizontally.Moves the screen to the

55SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUSWhen the vertical size of the screen is toolarge or small, adjust it to the screen size.Increase the number of horiz

56SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUSWhen images from AV equipment is notprojected correctly (irregular color or noimage), you can select an input signal

57SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUSWhen the projected image size is larger/smaller than the screen size.An image from the computer isprojected fully on

58SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUSYou can select the position of the menudisplayed on the screen.Using [^], [<], [>], and [v] buttons, movethe m

59SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUSA user’s unique image (logo) can be dis-played when the power is turned on, thereis no input signal, or the image is

6SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSBefore operating this projector, read this manual thoroughly and operate the projectorproperly. This projector provides many conv

60SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUSA logo can be displayed on the screenwhen there is no input signal.No logo is displayed (blackscreen).No logo is dis

61SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUSMake this setting when the projector ishung from the ceiling or it projects animage on a transmissive screen.An imag

62SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUSWhen the color and brightness of thedisplayed image can be adjusted to matchyour source.Select this to project an im

63SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUSWhen the image is too bright or dark,adjust the brightness.The image becomes brighter.The image becomes darker.This

64SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUSWhen you want to make the imagesharper or softer, adjust the sharpness ofthe image.The image becomes sharp.The image

65SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUSWhen an image is too deep or pale incolor, adjust the color level.The image becomes deeper in color.The image become

66SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUSAdjust the while balance so that whiteareas of the image are displayed correctly.When a standard screen isused, an i

67SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUSAdjust colors using the memorized colorcorrection function and 6-axis coloradjustment function.Color adjustment is n

68SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUSWhen you want to make the image darkeror you feel the fan noisy, reduce the lampbrightness.An image is projected at

69SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUSYou can use the RGB IN-2/COMPONENTIN/RGB OUT terminal as an analog RGB terminal.The RGB IN-2/COMPO-NENT IN/RGB OUT t

7SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCAUTIONNot for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for the Protection ofElectronic Computer/Data Processing Equipmen

70SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUSWhen the projector is not used, themercury lamp is turned off or the power isturned off automatically for power savi

71SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUSRegister a password that you need toenter when turning on the projector.Press the [OK] button andthe password entry

72SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUSSet a password in the projector. Once thepassword is set, you will need to enter thepassword each time you turn on t

73SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUSYou can select a language to be used inthe menu from 13 different languages.Select a display language.Select a langu

74SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUSWhen you have changed the lamp, resetthe lamp counter that indicates the lampreplacement timing.• When the time of u

75MAINTENANCECleaning the ProjectorClean the projector frequently to prevent dust from accumulating on the surface.A dirty lens can affect the quality

76MAINTENANCECautionCoverAir filter23451Cleaning and Replacing the Air FilterAn air filter is installed in the air intake vent on the bottom of the ma

77MAINTENANCEReplacing the LampWhen the time of use of the lamp is 1400 hours or longer, the following message (twotypes) is displayed for 10 seconds

78MAINTENANCEProcedure for Replacing the LampTurn off the projector and disconnectthe power plug from the AC outlet.Allow the projector to cool for a

79TROUBLESHOOTINGUnderstanding the Warning Lamp Flash Patterns When an internal problem occurs, the WARNING lamp on the Control Panel flashes red.When

8SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSREAD AND KEEP THIS OWNER'S MANUAL FOR LATER USE.All the safety and operating instructions shoud be read before the product is

80TROUBLESHOOTINGSymptoms and SolutionsNo powerNo imageCause CountermeasureThe power cord is not connected prop-erly.Check whether the power cord is c

81TROUBLESHOOTINGNo soundOut of focusTop/bottom or left/right reversedCause CountermeasureThe audio cable is not connectedproperly.Check whether the a

82TROUBLESHOOTINGCannot project image from notebook computerPower turns offCause CountermeasureThe connection cable is not connectedproperly. Check wh

83TROUBLESHOOTINGCannot operate the remote controlCannot operate the wireless mouseThis symbol on the nameplate means the product is Listed byUnderwri

84APPENDIXComputer Signal TypesThis projector supports signals of the following types.If your computer or AV equipment is compatible with any one of t

85APPENDIXRelationship between Screen Size and Projection Distance Zoomed projection distanceScreen size at 4:3 aspect ratioW x D (cm)Max. Min. H1 H2

86APPENDIXMenu ConfigurationFactory DefaultsSwitching between Computer and AV EquipmentSelect the input terminal of the equipmentfrom which an image i

87APPENDIX: Factory defaults (settings after resetting)Image mode StandardPresentationCinemasRGBBrightnessContrastSharpnessGammaDynamic GammaOnOffVIDE

88APPENDIXGlossaryAnalog RGBA signal system used to send information about R (red), G (green), and B (blue) with analogvalues. It is a typical system

89APPENDIXProgressiveAn image display system used to display the entire screen per scan. When an interlacesignal (video signal) that displays one scre

9SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSlots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation, toinsure reliable operation of the equipmen

90APPENDIXSpecificationsΩΩΩΩΩΩΩ ΩΩ

91APPENDIX1R 9 +5 V power2 G 10 Ground (Vertical sync.)3 B 11 Monitor ID04 Monitor ID2 12 DDC data5 Ground (Horizontal sync.) 13 Horizontal sync.6 Gro

92APPENDIXInstalling the Lens CapInstall the lens cap in the following manner: Pass the supplied string through the lens capstring hole on the bottom

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