Canon Projector SX50 User Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Federal Communication Commission Notice
Multimedia Projector, Model : SX50
This device complies with Part  15 of the FCC Rules.  Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the...

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
LAMP HANDLING 
PRECAUTIONS
This projector uses a high-pressure mercury lamp which must be handled carefully and
properly as mentioned below.
• A lamp may explode with a loud sound or burn out due to a shock, scratch, or expiration of
lifetime.
• The lamp life may differ from lamp to lamp and according to the environment of use. There is
not guarantee of the same lifetime for each lamp. Some lamps may fail or terminate their life
in a shorter period of time than other similar...

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
Ensure that the projector is installed with a minimum distance of 1 m (3.3) from its left,
right, rear, and top panels to the neighboring object such as a wall.
Pay Attention to Hot Air from Exhaust Vent
Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent. Do not place any object near the exhaust vent.
•Do not put any spray can near the vent. 
The internal pressure increases due to heat,
resulting in explosion.
•Do not put any metallic object. It may become
hot,...

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BEFORE USE
Supplied Accessories
Check whether the following accessories are supplied with the projector.
• When the projector is not in use, attach the lens cap to protect the lens from dust
and other foreign objects.
• Be sure to attach the ferrite core to the power cord.
Remote control
Power cord (2m/6.6)
Batteries (type AAA, two) 
for remote control
USB cable (1.8m/5.9)
Computer connection cable 
(DVI/Mini D-sub, 15-pin) (1.8m/5.9)
Carrying bag (P12)Lens capLens cap strap
Tie the lens cap to the...

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BEFORE USE
Part Names
Main Unit of Projector
1 Focus Ring (P30)
2 Infrared Remote Receiver (P16)
3 Zoom Lever (P30)
4Lens
5Lens Cap
Be sure to remove the lens cap 
during projection. The cap can 
deform or fire can occur.
6 Speaker
7 Terminals and Connectors (P19)
8 Power Cord Connector (P19)
9 Anti-theft lock hole
1 Exhaust Vent
Do not block this vent. Troubles or 
fire can result.
2 Top Control (P18)
1 Adjustable Foot Lock Button (P22)
2 Adjustable Foot (P22)
3 Lamp Cover (P77)
4 Air Intake Vent
5...

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BEFORE USE
Remote Control
The remote control may be inoperative in the following cases:
• When there is an obstacle between the remote control and main unit.
•
When the infrared remote receiver on the main unit is exposed to direct sunlight or
strong light of lighting equipment.
• All operations of the projector can be controlled with the remote control.
• The remote control uses infrared light.
• When you use two projectors at the same time, you can change the channel
settings to prevent the two...

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BEFORE USE
14 VOL button (P40)
Adjusts the sound volume. Pressing [+] turns
the volume up and pressing [-] turns the
volume down.
15 D.ZOOM button (P38)
Zooms the image in or out. Pressing [+]
enlarges the image and pressing [-] reduces
the image.
16 IMAGE button (P34)
Switches image modes (image qualities).
17 MUTE button (P40)
Mutes the sound temporarily.
18 NO SHOW button (P37)
Turns the picture into a black image.
19 FREEZE button (P40)
Freezes the projected picture. 
20 P-TIMER button (P39)...

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BEFORE USE
Top Control
1 POWER button (P27, 45)
Turns the projector on or off.
2 KEYSTONE button (P31)
Corrects keystone distortion.
3 MENU button (P50)
Displays a menu.
4 COMPUTER-1 button (P28, 46)
Selects the image input from the DVI-I/RGB
IN-1 terminal.
Pressing this button continuously allows you
to select an input signal (DIGITAL RGB or
ANALOG RGB-1).
5 COMPUTER-2 button (P28, 46)
Selects the image input from the RGB IN-2/
COMPONENT IN/RGB OUT terminal. 
Pressing this button continuously allows...

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BEFORE USE
Input Terminals on Main Unit
1 S-VIDEO IN terminal (P42)
Receives an S-VIDEO signal from AV
equipment.
2 VIDEO IN terminal (P42)
Receives a composite video signal from AV
equipment.
3 DVI-I/RGB IN-1 terminal (P23, 42)
Receives a digital or analog RGB signal from
the computer (DVI terminal).
4 RGB IN-2/COMPONENT IN/RGB OUT 
terminal (P23, 42)
Receives an analog RGB signal from the
computer or receives a component picture
signal from AV equipment (mini D-sub 15-pin
terminal).
Also used to...

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INSTALLING THE PROJECTOR
INSTALLING THE PROJECTOR
Determining the Distance to the Screen
The projected image size is determined by the distance between the projector lens and
the screen. 
Select the place where the desired image size is obtained according to the figure shown
below. 
The image size can be adjusted using the Zoom lever by the lens.
H1 and H2: H1 is the height of the screen from the intersection of optical axis and screen
surface, and H2 is the height of the intersection when an image is...