NEC SX50 - Manual

5 T ABLE OF CONTENTS PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROMAV EQUIPMENT ...................................42 Connecting the Projector to AV Equipment ................................................42Starting Projection.......................................44Adjusting the Image ....................................

6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before operating this projector, read this manual thoroughly and operate the projectorproperly. This projector provides many convenient features and functions. Operating the projectorproperly enables you to manage those features and maintains it in better condition for aconside...

7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for the Protection ofElectronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75. Safety Precaution WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. - This...

10 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has usedreplacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics asthe original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or injury topersons. Upon completi...

11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Federal Communication Commission Notice Multimedia Projector, Model : SX50This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interferen...

12 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LAMP HANDLING PRECAUTIONS This projector uses a high-pressure mercury lamp which must be handled carefully andproperly 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 lam...

13 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 n...

14 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 co...

15 BEFORE USE Part Names Main Unit of Projector 1 Focus Ring (P30)2 Infrared Remote Receiver (P16)3 Zoom Lever (P30)4 Lens5 Lens Cap Be sure to remove the lens cap during projection. The cap can deform or fire can occur. 6 Speaker7 Terminals and Connectors (P19)8 Power Cord Connector (P19)9 Anti-the...

16 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...

17 BEFORE USE 14 VOL button (P40) Adjusts the sound volume. Pressing [+] turnsthe volume up and pressing [-] turns thevolume down. 15 D.ZOOM button (P38) Zooms the image in or out. Pressing [+]enlarges the image and pressing [-] reducesthe image. 16 IMAGE button (P34) Switches image modes (image qua...

18 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/RGBIN-1 terminal.Pressing this button continuously allows ...

19 BEFORE USE Input Terminals on Main Unit 1 S-VIDEO IN terminal (P42) Receives an S-VIDEO signal from AVequipment. 2 VIDEO IN terminal (P42) Receives a composite video signal from AVequipment. 3 DVI-I/RGB IN-1 terminal (P23, 42) Receives a digital or analog RGB signal fromthe computer (DVI terminal...

20 INST ALLING THE PROJECT OR INSTALLING THE PROJECTOR Determining the Distance to the Screen The projected image size is determined by the distance between the projector lens andthe screen. Select the place where the desired image size is obtained according to the figure shownbelow. The image size ...

21 INST ALLING THE PROJECT OR 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 thescreen as possible. A slight error in the projection angle can be corrected using the KEYSTONEbutton. (P31) Pl...

22 INST ALLING THE PROJECT OR 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 animage on the screen. With the adjustable foot, the projection angle can be adjusted up to 10 d...

23 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...

24 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 bui...

25 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 resolutionof the computer to an optimum value. If the resolution set on the computer is low, thequality of the projected image i...

26 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 ...

27 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER Make sure that the [POWER] indicatorlights red. Press the [POWER] button. The [POWER] indicator first blinks greenand then turns lit green. The Opening window is displayed forabout 20 seconds and the along with thecountdown timer.To project an image immediate...

29 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 onthe connected computer (auto PC adjustment). (This fun...

30 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, changethe projector installation position....

31 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER Adjusting Keystone Distortion If a projected picture has keystone distortion, correct it by using the keystone adjustmentfeature. 1 2 Select Keystone Adjustment. “Keystone adjustment” appears on thescreen. Correct keystone distortion. Keystone distortion must...

33 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER Selecting a Screen Mode You can select one of four screen modes depending on the display resolution of yourcomputer.• A screen mode can be selected by selecting “Screen settings” from the menu. (P57) Full screen Normal Wide Screen True size • If the display r...

35 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER Turning Off the Projector • Turning off the projector again with the lamp in an unstable state shortly after turning on the projector may shorten the lamp life. Wait at least 5 minutes beforeturning off the projector again. • Remove the AC power cord after th...

39 USEFUL FUNCTIONS A V A IL ABLE DURING PROJECTION Indicating a Position with aSpotlight [SPOT] Useful when: • You point to a portion of an image that should draw attendees’attention. Point to a desired portion of the projectedimage with a pointer. Showing the Pointer A pointer appears at the cente...

40 USEFUL FUNCTIONS A V A IL ABLE DURING PROJECTION Freezing the Picture [FREEZE] Useful when: • You want to perform a computer operation which is irrelevant to theproceedings of the presentation. • You want to stop a moving image. Freeze the moving image. Freezing an Image “FREEZE” icon is shown on...

42 PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM A V EQUIPMENT PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM AV EQUIPMENT Connecting the Projector to AV Equipment Connect the projector and AV equipment. Connecting to Video Terminals • Before connecting cables, turn off both the projector and computer.• SCART terminal is not supported. To an...

49 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUS Using Menus Windows shown on the projector screen to allow you to set up the projector are calledmenus.This projector supports the following three menus: Display Setting Menu This menu is used to set input signals of the computer and AV equipment and makevarious s...

70 SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUS When the projector is not used, themercury lamp is turned off or the power isturned off automatically for power saving. The power managementmode is not used.The projector enters thepower management mode. Itrestarts projection when asignal is input or an operationb...

75 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 ...

76 MAINTENANCE Caution Cover Air filter 2 3 4 5 1 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 willblock the air flow into t...

77 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Lamp When the time of use of the lamp is 1400 hours or longer, the following message (twotypes) 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...

78 MAINTENANCE Procedure for Replacing the Lamp Turn off the projector and disconnectthe power plug from the AC outlet.Allow the projector to cool for a least1 hour. Detach the lamp cover by looseninga screw with a flathead screwdriver. Loosen two screws, turn up thehandle, and remove the lamp. Inse...

79 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 fanstops, remove the power plug from the AC outlet. Flash Pattern Meaning...

80 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 theprojector before the [P...

81 TROUBLESHOOTING No sound Out of focus Top/bottom or left/right reversed Cause Countermeasure The audio cable is not connectedproperly. Check whether the audio cable is connected properly.(P24, 43) The [MUTE] function is selected. Press the [MUTE] button on the remote control. (P40) The volume lev...

82 TROUBLESHOOTING Cannot project image from notebook computer Power turns off Cause Countermeasure The connection cable is not connectedproperly. Check whether the connection cable is properly connectedto the video terminal of the computer. (P23) The video signal type is incorrect. Check whether th...

83 TROUBLESHOOTING Cannot operate the remote control Cannot operate the wireless mouse This symbol on the nameplate means the product is Listed byUnderwriters Laboratories Inc. It is designed and manufactured tomeet rigid U.L. safety standards against risk of fire, casualty andelectrical hazards. Th...

84 APPENDIX Computer Signal Types This projector supports signals of the following types.If your computer or AV equipment is compatible with any one of these signal types, the autoPC function of the projector judges the type of the input signal to project an image correctly. APPENDIX

86 APPENDIX Menu Configuration Factory Defaults Switching between Computer and AV Equipment Select the input terminal of the equipmentfrom which an image is to be input, andselect an input signal type using a buttonon the remote control or top control. Items in Menu Items displayed in the menu varyd...

88 APPENDIX Glossary Analog RGB A signal system used to send information about R (red), G (green), and B (blue) with analogvalues. It is a typical system for connecting a color monitor to a computer. Connect theanalog RGB output terminal of the computer and the DVI-I/RGB IN-1 terminal or RBG-2/COMPO...

90 APPENDIX Specifications Projector Main Body !" # $%& ' ( ) * ( " + " ' " , ! ' , ! ' -.)%. /-) ' -0 ' ( ).)-. 1 + + " -$%'! 2 33$ (%$ /$4% & -$)5&0+-$4 +3$ 1 ! ! 67 8 ! 9 * - /!'0 8 3: ; /7 0 )& (& /-$3 9$- 0 , ! -5.%%. /! 0 3 - * - /! < * ! =0 >! 4? ...

91 APPENDIX 1 R 9 +5 V power 2 G 10 Ground (Vertical sync.) 3 B 11 Monitor ID0 4 Monitor ID2 12 DDC data 5 Ground (Horizontal sync.) 13 Horizontal sync. 6 Ground (R) 14 Vertical sync. 7 Ground (G) 15 DDC clock 8 Ground (B) Mini S-sub 15-pin External View RGB IN-2/COMPONENT IN/RGB OUT(Computer Input,...

92 APPENDIX Installing the Lens Cap Install the lens cap in the following manner: Pass the supplied string through the lens capstring hole on the bottom of the projector, andthen pass the other end of the string in the hole onthe lens cap. Optional Parts • Lamp Part No.: RS-LP01 • Ceiling Attachment...