Canon Projector SX50 User Manual

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SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUS
Register a password that you need to
enter when turning on the projector.
Press the [OK] button and
the password entry screen
will appear.
Enter a 4-digit password using [^], [>], [v],
and [] button enters 2, pressing the [v]
button enters 3, and pressing the [
						

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Set a password in the projector. Once the
password is set, you will need to enter the
password each time you turn on the
projector.
The password function is not
used.
The password function is
used.
• Once a password is set in the
projector, a password entry screen
appears at power-on.  Enter a 4-
digit password using [^], [v], [] buttons. If the password is
valid, projection starts. If you enter
a wrong password three times, the
projector will be turned off.
• To cancel the password, remove
the power plug from the AC outlet
after completion of projection, and
then insert the power plug in the
AC outlet with the [MENU] button
pressed.
Setting a 
Password
When you use two projectors at the same
time, change the channel settings to
prevent the two remote controls from
interfering with each other.
Select the channel on the
projector you use, and then
press the [OK] button.
Selecting a Channel for the Remote Control
While pressing the [OK] button on the remote
control, press the [LIGHT] button for 3
seconds.
Pressing the two buttons allows you to switch
between CH1 (the button flashes once) and
CH2 (the button flashes twice).
• When setting a channel, be sure to
set the same channel for either
control (remote control or top
control). Set a different channel for
the other pair.
• When performing menu operation
using the remote control, changing
the channel by pressing the [OK]
button will prevent you for using
the remote control.
Setting up the 
Remote Control
System settings
Password settings
System settings
Remote control
Off
On
Ch1
Ch2 
						

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You can select a language to be used in
the menu from 13 different languages.
Select a display language.
Select a language and press the
[OK] button and all words used in the
menu will be displayed in the
selected language.
English
German
French
Italian
Spanish
Portuguese
Swedish
Russian
Dutch
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Korean
Japanese
Selecting a 
Display Language
System settings
Language
You can reset menu item settings. The
system settings will be restored to the
factory defaults.
All menu item settings of the
projector are reset to factory
defaults.
Resetting is canceled.
• The [Lamp counter] and
[Language] settings will not be
reset even after resetting to
factory defaults.
• For the factory defaults, refer to
P86.
Resetting to the 
Factory Defaults
System settings
Factory defaults
OK
Cancel 
						

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When you have changed the lamp, reset
the lamp counter that indicates the lamp
replacement timing.
• When the time of use is less than 1,000
hours
• When the time of use is 1,000 to 1,400
hours
• When the time of use is 1,400 hours or
longer
Resetting the 
Lamp Counter

 	

 

The lamp counter is reset.
Resetting of the lamp
counter is canceled.
Do not reset the lamp counter
except when you have replaced the
lamp. If reset, the lamp counter
cannot indicate the correct timing of
lamp replacement.
For the lamp replacement method,
refer to P77.



 
						

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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Projector
Clean the projector frequently to prevent dust from accumulating on the surface.
A dirty lens can affect the quality of the projected image.
• The main unit is very hot immediately after turning off the projector. Wait until
the projector cools down sufficiently before cleaning the projector. You may get
burned or injured.
• Before cleaning, be sure to remove the power plug from the AC outlet.
Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.
Cleaning the Projector Body
Softly wipe the projector body with a soft cloth.
If the projecter is heavily soiled, use a small amount of detergent diluted with water, damp
a cloth with this solution, squeeze the cloth hard, wipe the projector body with this cloth,
and finish with a dry cloth. 
• Using volatile cleaning liquid or benzine may damage the projector body
surface. When using a chemical dust cloth, read the instructions thoroughly.
• To clean the lens, use a commonly available air blower or lens cleaning paper.
The lens surface is easily damaged, so do not use a hard cloth or tissues. 
When Not Used for an Extended Period of Time
Be sure to attach the lens cap on the lens and store in the supplied carrying bag.
MAINTENANCE
Caution
Caution 
						

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Caution
Cover
Air filter
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3
4
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Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter
An air filter is installed in the air intake vent on the bottom of the main body to protect the 
internal lens and mirror from dust. Should the air filter become clogged with dust, it will
block the air flow into the projector and causing an internal heat buildup which may cause
a problem.
• The main unit is very hot immediately after turning off the projector. Wait until
the projector cools down sufficiently before cleaning the air filter. You may get
burned or injured.
• Before cleaning or replacing the air filter, be sure to remove the power plug
from the AC outlet. Electric shock or fire may result.
• Do not insert any object into the projector through the air filter opening. You
may suffer electric shock or injury due to the high-voltage parts or rotating
parts.
Cleaning the Air Filter
Turn the projector upside down, remove the cover by pushing the latch, remove the air
filter, and clean it with a vacuum cleaner.
When cleaning dust off the side exhaust vent and the bottom air intake vent, bring the
vacuum cleaner nozzle close to them directly.
• Clean the air filter frequently.
• After cleaning the air filter, install it following the removal steps in reverse.
Procedure for Replacing the Air Filter
Turn off the projector, remove the power
plug from the AC outlet, and leave the
projector stand for at least 1 hour.
Remove the filter cover by pushing the
latch.
Remove the air filter.
Attach a new air filter under the filter cover.
 Install the filter cover in place.
• Attach the lens cap when replacing the air filter.
• Handle the air filter carefully. If damaged, the air filter will not work properly. 
• Replace the air filter whenever you replace the lamp.
• An air filter can be ordered from your Canon dealer. 
						

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Replacing the Lamp
When the time of use of the lamp is 1400 hours or longer, the following message (two
types) is displayed for 10 seconds each time the projector is turned on.
• When the time of use is 1,400 to 1,500 hours
• When the time of use is 1,500 hours or longer
• This message will not appear again, if you select [No] in response to the
message Do you want to display this message again?.
• Check the time of use of the lamp in [Lamp counter] from the System settings
menu. (P74)
• When replacing the lamp, turn off the projector, wait until the cooling fan
stops, remove the power plug from the AC outlet, and let the projector stand
for at least 1 hour. You may get burned because the main unit is very hot
immediately after the projector is turned off. 
• When replacing the lamp do not touch the inner glass surface. The
projector’s performance may degrade.
About the Replacement Lamp
This projector uses the following lamp.
Lamp type No. : RS-LP01
Be sure to use the lamp of the specified type.
A lamp can be ordered from your dealer. 
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Procedure for Replacing the Lamp
Turn off the projector and disconnect
the power plug from the AC outlet.
Allow the projector to cool for a least
1 hour.
Detach the lamp cover by loosening
a screw with a flathead screwdriver.
Loosen two screws, turn up the
handle, and remove the lamp.
Insert a new lamp as far as it will go
and secure it with two screws.
* After installation, be sure to turn
down the handle.
Install the lamp cover and tighten the
screw.
Turn on the projector.
Bring up the menu and select
[System settings] -> [Lamp counter].
(P74)
Select [Reset] -> [OK] to reset the
lamp counter.
Lamp
Screws Handle
1
2
Screw Lamp cover
Lamp cover
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Understanding the Warning Lamp 
Flash Patterns 
When an internal problem occurs, the WARNING lamp on the Control Panel flashes red.
 
When dealing with the problem, turn off the projector, wait until the cooling fan
stops, remove the power plug from the AC outlet.
Flash Pattern Meaning Countermeasure
One flash Abnormal 
temperatureThe temperature inside the projector is too high for
some reason or the outside air temperature is higher
than the specified one.
If the problem is inside the projector, check whether
the projector is installed and operated normally, turn
off the projector to cool its inside, and retry projection.
If the same warning occurs again, the projector may
be defective. Contact your dealer.
Two flashes Faulty lamp The lamp has burnt out. Replace the lamp with a new
one. If the same warning occurs again, the lamp drive
circuit may be defective. Contact your dealer.
Three flashes Faulty lamp 
coverThe lamp cover is open. Check whether the lamp
cover is installed properly. If it is installed properly, the
lamp cover detection switch may be defective. Contact
your dealer.
Four flashes Faulty 
cooling fanThe cooling fan or another component may be
defective. Contact your dealer.
Five flashes Faulty power 
supplyThe voltage of part of the power supply is abnormally
high or any other problem has occurred in the power
supply. Contact your dealer. 
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptoms and Solutions
No power
No image
Cause Countermeasure
The power cord is not connected prop-
erly.Check whether the power cord is connected properly.
(P26)
The power cord has just been con-
nected.After connecting the power plug, you cannot turn on the
projector before the [POWER] lights red. (P27)
You attempted to turn on the projector
immediately after turning it off.The projector cannot be turned on for about 90 seconds
after it is turned off. 
Wait for at least 90 seconds and press the [POWER] but-
ton again. (P35)
Cause Countermeasure
Any connection cable is connected
improperly.Check whether the projector is properly connected to the
computer and AV equipment. (P23, 42)
20 seconds have not passed since the
projector was turned on.When the projector is turned on, the Opening window is
displayed for about 20 seconds. To project an image
immediately, press the [OK] button on the remote control
or top control. (P27)
No image is sent from the AV equip-
ment.Check that an image is played back on the connected dig-
ital camera, video camcorder, DVD, etc. (P47)
Connection to the video terminal or
selection of a signal type is incorrect. Check that connection to the video terminal is correct.
Also check that selection of a signal type is correct. (P28,
47)
The [NO SHOW] function is selected. Press the [NO SHOW] button on the remote control. (P37)
No image is sent due to the problem
occurred on the computer side.Turn on the projector and computer in this order again.