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 FCC Rules.  These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.  However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.  If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures :
•Reorient or relocate the receiving  antenna. 
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The cable with the ferrite core provided with the projector must be used with this
equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC
rules.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15
of FCC Rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise
specified in the instructions.  If such changes or modifications should be made, you
could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. 
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. 
Tel No. (516)328-5600
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
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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 lamps.
•  A lamp gradually becomes darker with time of use.
• If the projector indicates that the lamp should be replaced (i.e., the LAMP REPLACE indicator
lights up twice), chances of explosion become higher. Replace the lamp with a new one
immediately.
• Always keep your face away from the exhaust vent so that you do not suffer from the gas and
broken shards of the lamp.
IF A LAMP EXPLODES
If a lamp explodes, the gas and broken shards may scatter inside the projector
and they may come out of the exhaust vent. The gas contains toxic mercury.
Open windows and doors for ventilation. 
If you inhale the gas or the shards of the broken lamp enter your eyes or
mouth, consult the doctor immediately.
If a lamp explodes, its shards may scatter inside the projector. Ask the Canon
service representative to clean and check the inside of the projector and
replace the lamp.
DISPOSAL OF WASTE LAMP
Dispose of the mercury lamp of the projector according to the local regulation
just like the fluorescent lamp. 
CARRYING/TRANSPORTING THE 
PROJECTOR
This projector is a precision machine. Do not give a strong shock to the projector or turn it
down. 
Thoroughly read “Use Caution When Carrying or Transporting the Projector” below and install
the lens cap before carrying the projector. When transporting the projector by train or airplane,
use a highly crashworthy transport case.
Use Caution When Carrying or Transporting the Projector
The carrying bag is intended for protection from dust and scratches on the surface of the
cabinet, and it is not designed to protect the projector from external shocks. When carrying the
projector with it put in the carrying bag, do not give a shock to it, drop it, or place anything on it.
Do not transport the projector through a courier or transport service with the carrying bag. The
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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, resulting in an accident or injury. 
•Do not put anything such as a plant pot.
•Do not put anything that may deform or
deteriorate due to heat.
•Do not put an audience seat near the
exhaust vent.
Do not put anything that may deform or discolor due to heat on the projector. The area
around the exhaust vent and the cabinet above the exhaust vent become hot. Do not touch
these areas, or you may get burnt. Especially, keep children away from these areas.
Do Not Use in the Following Environments
Do not install the projector in a humid or dusty place or a place where there is much oily
smoke or cigarette smoke. Optical parts such as a lens and mirror are stained, resulting in
poor picture. 
Do not use the projector in a place where the temperature becomes very high or low.
  Operating temperature: +5
°C to +35°C    Storage temperature:  -10°C to +60°C
Pay Attention to Condensation
If the projector is carried from a cold place to a warm place or the room temperature is
raised rapidly, dew may form on the lens and mirror due to the moisture in the
atmosphere, resulting in a blurred picture. Wait until dew evaporates and a normal picture
is shown.
Install the Projector at Proper Position
Install the projector properly. Improper installation may cause troubles and accidents.
•Do not tilt the projector more than 20 
degrees above and below.
•Do not point the projector up.
•Do not point the projector down.
•Do not put the projector on either side.
 Do not tilt the projector more than 20 degrees above and below.
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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 projector
with the supplied strap. For the
procedure, see page 92.
Component cable 
(RCA/Mini D-sub, 15-pin) (0.4m/1.3)
User’s Manual
Quick Start Guide
Warranty card
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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 Air Filter (P76)
6 Lens cap strap insertion hole
Do not block this vent. Troubles or 
fire can result.
Front
Back
Bottom
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2
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4
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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 remote controls from interfering with each other.
(P72)
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1 Infrared Remote Emitter
Sends a signal to the infrared remote
receiver on the main unit.
2 POWER button (P27, 45)
Turns the projector on or off.
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 you
to select an input signal (ANALOG RGB or
COMPONENT).
6 VIDEO/S button (P46)
Select the image input from the VIDEO IN
terminal or S-VIDEO terminal.
Pressing this button continuously allows you
to select input signals (VIDEO or S-VIDEO).
Remote Control Operating Range
Point the remote control to the infrared remote
receiver whenever pressing any button. The maxi-
mum operating range is about 5 m (16.4 ) and 30
o
in front of the infrared remote receiver. 
Within 5 m (16.4 ) and
30o in front of infrared
remote receiver
30o
5m (16.4)
30o
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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)
Displays the time elapsed since this button
was pressed (this button can be used to
manage the presentation time).
21 LIGHT button
Turns on or off the remote control buttons.
Installing Remote Control Batteries
 
If all buttons on the remote control do not light when the [LIGHT] button is pressed, or
buttons are inoperative when you attempt to operate the projector, replace new batteries.
Replace the compartment 
lid.
7 KEYSTONE button (P31)
Corrects keystone distortion.
8 AUTO PC button (P29)
When ANALOG RGB-1 or ANALOG RGB-2
is selected, performs the auto PC adjustment
to adjust the tracking, total number of dots,
and image position automatically.
9 OK button (P51)
Determines the item selected from the menu
just like the left button of a mouse (USB
connection).
10 POINTER button (P50)
Selects the upper, lower, left, or right item in
the menu. Also moves the mouse cursor
(USB connection).
11 SPOT button (P39)
Performs the spot light function.
12 R-CLICK button (P41)
Acts as the right button of a mouse (USB
connection).
13 PAGE button
Acts as the Page Up and Page Down keys on
the computer keyboard (USB connection).
Pressing [    ] scrolls to the previous page and
pressing [     ] scrolls to the next page.
Install batteries.
Insert new two AAA-size 
batteries in the compartment 
with the + and – poles 
positioned correctly.Open the battery 
compartment lid.
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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 you
to select an input signal (ANALOG RGB-2 or
COMPONENT).
6 VIDEO/S button (P46)
Select the image input from the VIDEO IN
terminal or S-VIDEO terminal.
Pressing this button continuously allows you
to select input signals (VIDEO or S-VIDEO).7 AUTO PC button (P29)
When ANALOG RGB-1 or ANALOG RGB-2
is selected, performs the auto PC adjustment
to adjust the tracking, total number of dots,
and image position automatically.
8 OK button (P51)
Determines the item selected from the menu.
9 POINTER button (P50)
Selects the upper, lower, left, or right item in
the menu. The left and right buttons are also
used as volume control buttons.
10 POWER indicator (P27)
Indicates the projector status. 
When stays red: The projector can be turned
on.
When flashing red: The projector is being
turned off (the lamp is being cooled).
When stays green: The projector is on.
When flashing green: The projector is being
turned on.
11 WARNING lamp (P79)
Flashes red when a problem has been
detected.
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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 output an analog RGB signal by
selecting an option from the menu.5 SERVICE PORT jack 
Exclusively used by the service personnel (it
is not used normally).
6 USB terminal (P41)
Connected to the computer with a USB cable
when the remote control is used as the
mouse of the computer.
7 AUDIO IN terminal (P24, 43)
Receives an audio signal (stereo) from the
computer or AV equipment.
8 Power cord socket (P26)
9 Antitheft lock hole
Allows you to connect an antitheft cable.
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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 projected at right angle
to the screen.
•  Install the projector at the position where the projection distance is about 1.2 m (3.9) to
9.1 m (29.9). If the installation position is too close, the image is out of focus. If the
installation position is too far, the screen becomes dark.
•  The sizes in the above table have been obtained assuming that the aspect ratio is 4:3.
They may vary from the actual sizes depending on the type of the projected image.
For the relationship between the screen size and projection distance, see the table
on page 85.
Screen
Optical axis when image is projected
at right angle to the screen.Zoom (max.)
Zoom (min.)
6.0 m (19.7′)
1.2 m (3.9′)
2.4 m (7.9′) 4.5 m (14.8′)9.1 m (29.9′)
40
81 x 6180
163 x 122
60
122 x 91100
203 x 152
150
305 x 229
182
370 x 277
200
406 x 305
-250
508 x 381
-300
610 x 457
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Screen size (W x H) cm
Projection distance
Zoom (max)
Projection distance
Zoom (min)
H1
H22.0 m
(6.6
′)
1.2 m
(3.9
′)
55 cm
(1.8
′)
6 cm
(0.2
′)3.0 m
(9.8
′)
1.8 m
(5.9
′)
82 cm
(2.7
′)
9 cm
(0.3
′)4.0 m
(13.1
′)
2.4 m
(7.9
′)
110 cm
(3.6
′)
12 cm
(0.4
′)5.0 m
(16.4
′)
3.0 m
(9.8
′)
137 cm
(4.5
′)
15 cm
(0.5
′)7.5 m
(24.6
′)
4.5 m
(14.8
′)
206 cm
(6.8
′)
23 cm
(0.8
′)9.1 m
(29.9
′)
5.5 m
(18.0
′)
250 cm
(8.2
′)
28 cm
(0.9
′)6.0 m
(19.7
′)
274 cm
(9.0
′)
30 cm
(1.0
′)7.6 m
(24.9
′)
343 cm
(11.3
′)
38 cm
(1.2
′)9.1 m
(29.9
′)
411 cm
(13.5
′)
46 cm
(1.5
′)