Canon Projector SX50 User Manual

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INSTALLING THE PROJECTOR
Determining the Installation Place
Placing in Front of the Screen
Place the projector in front of the screen in such a manner that it is as perpendicular to the
screen as possible.
A slight error in the projection angle can be corrected using the KEYSTONE
button. (P31)
Placing on a Level Place
Place the projector on a level place.
• Make sure that the installation place is free from any obstacle that may block the
exhaust vent (fan) on the right side of the projector and the...

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INSTALLING THE PROJECTOR
 Adjusting the Projection Angle
The projection angle can be adjusted with the adjustable foot.
Before making this adjustment, connect the computer and AV equipment and project an
image on the screen.
With the adjustable foot, the projection angle can be adjusted up to 10 degrees.
Adjust the longitudinal tilt of the projector to +/-20 degrees or less. If the tilt is more
than 20 degrees above and below, a lamp problem can result.
If Keystone Distortion is Large
Extending the...

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PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER
Connecting the Projector to the Computer
Connect the projector to the computer.
Connecting to Video Terminals
•Before connecting cables, turn off both the projector and computer.
• Images may be improperly projected with digital RGB signals in 1280 x 1024 or 1400 x
1050 depending on the type of computer or DVI cable.
• The USB terminal is used to use the remote control just like the computer mouse. Images
cannot be projected simply by connecting the USB cable.
To...

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PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER
Connecting to Audio Terminals
Before connecting cables, turn off both the projector and computer.
Connect audio cables as required.
• Use an audio cable without a built-in resistor. Using an audio cable with a built-in
resistor turns down the sound.
• The built-in speaker is monaural.
• The speaker plays the sound from the equipment which the audio cable is
connected to.
Projecting the Image from the Notebook Computer
No image is projected if the external monitor...

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PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER
Determining the Output Resolution of the Computer
To make the most of the display performance of this projector, set output signal resolution
of the computer to an optimum value. If the resolution set on the computer is low, the
quality of the projected image is poor.
The procedure for adjusting the resolution is as follows:
Windows XP
1. Open the [Start] menu and select
Control Panel. 
2.
In the Control Panel window,
double-click the [Display] icon to display
the...

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PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER
Starting Projection
Connecting the Power Cord
Before connecting the power cord, connect the projector to the computer.
Buttons Used Here
      Remote control                      Top control
Connect the power cord and turn on the projector.
Insert the power cord plug in the power cord connection socket.
Be sure to insert the power cord plug as far as it will go.
Insert the power plug.
The [POWER] indicator flashes red. It stays lit when the projector is ready for...

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PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER
Make sure that the [POWER] indicator
lights red.
Press the [POWER] button.
The [POWER] indicator first blinks green
and then turns lit green.
The Opening window is displayed for
about 20 seconds and the along with the
countdown timer.
To project an image immediately, press
the [OK] button.
• Canceling the Countdown
Function Performed at the Start 
( P61)
• Displaying a Unique Logo on the
Opening Screen (P59, 60)
• If a password entry screen
appears, enter the...

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PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER
Select a video terminal of the
computer.
To input images from the DVI-I/RGB IN-1
terminal, select the [COMPUTER-1]
button. To input images from the RGB IN-
2/COMPONENT/RGB OUT terminal,
select the [COMPUTER-2] button.
Select a signal type.
If images are not displayed correctly,
press the button mentioned in step 3
repeatedly to select a desired input type.
Pressing the [COMPUTER-1] button
repeatedly allows you to select DIGITAL
RGB and ANALOG RGB-1 alternately....

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PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER
Using the Auto PC Adjustment Function
This projector automatically selects a signal type (VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, SXGA+,
etc.) and makes optimum settings for the total number of dots and tracking depending on
the connected computer (auto PC adjustment). (This function cannot be used when digital
RGB is selected.)
When you switched to the computer mode using the [COMPUTER-1] or [COMPUTER-2]
button, press the [AUTO PC] button. The auto PC adjustment becomes active to...

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PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER
Adjusting the Image
Buttons Used Here
     Remote control                Top control
Adjusting the Image Size
Move the Zoom lever to adjust the image size.
• If your desired image size is too large or
small to adjust with the Zoom lever, change
the projector installation position.
Adjusting the Focus
Turn the Focus ring to the position where the
projected image looks sharpest. 
• If the projection distance is outside the
range from about 1.2 m (3.9) to 9.1 m...