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PowerLite U50 User's Guide

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Table of Contents3
Powerlite U50 User's Guide11
Introduction to Your Projector12
Projector Features12
Product Box Contents13
Additional Components14
Additional Projector Software and Manuals14
Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts16
Warranty and Registration Information16
Notations Used in the Documentation17
Where to Go for Additional Information17
Projector Part Locations18
Projector Parts - Front18
Projector Parts - Rear19
Projector Parts - Top20
Projector Parts - Base21
Projector Parts - Remote Control23
Setting up the Projector25
Projector Placement25
Projector Setup and Installation Options25
Projection Distance28
Projector Connections31
Connecting to Computer Sources31
Connecting to a Computer for VGA Video32
Connecting to a Computer for USB Video and Audio32
Connecting to a Computer for HDMI Video and Audio33
Connecting to a Computer for Sound34
Connecting to Video Sources35
Connecting to an HDMI Video Source35
Connecting to a Component Video Source36
Connecting to a Video Source for Sound37
Connecting to External USB Devices38
USB Device Projection38
Connecting a USB Device or Camera to the Projector39
Selecting the Connected USB Source40
Disconnecting a USB Device or Camera from the Projector40
Connecting to a Document Camera40
Connecting to an External Computer Monitor40
Connecting to External Speakers41
Attaching the Interface Cover42
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control43
Using the Projector on a Network46
Wired Network Projection46
Connecting to a Wired Network46
Selecting Wired Network Settings47
Wireless Network Projection50
Using a QR Code to Connect a Mobile Device51
Using Quick Wireless Connection (Windows)53
Selecting Wireless Network Settings Manually54
Wireless LAN Menu Settings58
Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Windows60
Selecting Wireless Network Settings on Mac61
Setting up Wireless Network Security61
Setting up Projector Network E-Mail Alerts64
Network Projector E-Mail Alert Messages65
Setting up Monitoring Using SNMP66
Controlling a Networked Projector Using a Web Browser67
Controlling a Networked Projector in Content Playback Mode69
Web Control Options in Content Playback Mode71
Using Crestron Connected76
Setting up Crestron Connected76
Controlling a Networked Projector Using Crestron Connected77
Registering a Digital Certificate on the Projector80
Importing a Web Server Certificate Using the Projector Menus80
Registering Digital Certificates from a Web Browser82
Digital Certificate Types83
Using Basic Projector Features86
Turning on the Projector86
Using the Home Screen87
Turning off the Projector89
Selecting the Language for the Projector Menus90
Setting the Date and Time90
Date and Time Settings91
Resizing the Image with the Zoom Ring92
Focusing the Image Using the Focus Ring93
Adjusting the Image Position94
Displaying a Test Pattern95
Image Shape96
Correcting Image Shape with H/V Keystone97
Correcting Image Shape with Quick Corner99
Selecting an Image Source100
Remote Control Operation102
Projection Modes103
Changing the Projection Mode Using the Remote Control104
Changing the Projection Mode Using the Menus104
Image Aspect Ratio105
Changing the Image Aspect Ratio105
Available Image Aspect Ratios106
Color Mode107
Changing the Color Mode107
Available Color Modes108
Turning on Auto Iris108
Controlling the Volume with the Volume Buttons109
Projecting a PC Free Presentation110
PC Free Precautions110
Supported PC Free File Types111
Starting a PC Free Slide Show112
Starting a PC Free Movie Presentation114
PC Free Display Options115
Projecting in Content Playback Mode116
Switching to Content Playback Mode117
Using Spotlight Mode118
Projecting a Playlist in Content Playback Mode119
Projecting One Image on Multiple Projectors Simultaneously120
Adding Effects to the Projected Image121
Adjusting Projector Features124
Shutting off the Picture and Sound Temporarily124
Stopping Video Action Temporarily125
Zooming into and out of Images125
Projector Security Features126
Password Security Types127
Setting a Password127
Selecting Password Security Types128
Entering a Password to Use the Projector129
Saving a User's Logo Image to Display130
Installing a Security Cable132
Projecting Two Images Simultaneously134
Using Multiple Projectors136
Projector Identification System for Multiple Projector Control136
Setting the Projector ID136
Setting the Remote Control ID137
Adjusting the Color Tone (Color Uniformity)138
Blending the Image Edges140
Scaling an Image142
Adjusting the Projector's Brightness Level143
Matching the Screens Manually144
Scheduling Projector Events144
Saving a Scheduled Event145
Viewing Scheduled Events146
Editing a Scheduled Event147
Copying Menu Settings between Projectors148
Transferring Settings Using a USB Flash Drive149
Transferring Settings Using a Computer150
Adjusting the Menu Settings153
Using the Projector's Menus153
Image Quality Settings - Image Menu154
Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu157
Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu160
Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu162
Projector Network Settings - Network Menu166
Projector Setup Settings - ECO Menu168
Projector Information Display - Info Menu170
Event ID Code List172
Projector Reset Options - Reset Menu173
Maintaining and Transporting the Projector176
Projector Maintenance176
Cleaning the Lens176
Cleaning the Projector Case177
Air Filter and Vent Maintenance177
Cleaning the Air Filter and Vents178
Replacing the Air Filter181
Projector Lamp Maintenance184
Replacing the Lamp185
Resetting the Lamp Timer189
Replacing the Remote Control Batteries189
Transporting the Projector191
Solving Problems192
Projection Problem Tips192
Projector Light Status193
Using the Projector Help Displays196
Solving Image or Sound Problems197
Solutions When no Image Appears197
Solutions When Image Is Incorrect Using the USB Display Function198
Solutions When "No Signal" Message Appears199
Displaying from a PC Laptop199
Displaying from a Mac Laptop200
Solutions When no Image Appears on an External Monitor200
Solutions When "Not Supported" Message Appears200
Solutions When Only a Partial Image Appears201
Solutions When the Image Is Not Rectangular201
Solutions When the Image Contains Noise or Static202
Solutions When the Image Is Fuzzy or Blurry203
Solutions When the Image Brightness or Colors Are Incorrect203
Solutions When an Afterimage Remains on the Projected Image204
Solutions to Sound Problems204
Solving Projector or Remote Control Operation Problems205
Solutions to Projector Power or Shut-Off Problems206
Solutions to Remote Control Problems206
Solutions to Password Problems207
Solutions When a Battery Message Appears208
Solving Network Problems208
Solutions When Wireless Authentication Fails208
Solutions When You Cannot Access the Projector through the Web209
Solutions When Network Alert E-Mails Are Not Received209
Solutions When the Image Contains Static During Network Projection210
Solutions to Problems Using Content Playback210
Where to Get Help211
Technical Specifications212
General Projector Specifications212
Projector Lamp Specifications213
Remote Control Specifications214
Projector Dimension Specifications214
Projector Electrical Specifications214
Projector Environmental Specifications215
Projector Safety and Approvals Specifications215
Supported Video Display Formats215
USB Display System Requirements217
Notices219
Recycling219
Important Safety Information219
Important Safety Instructions220
Restriction of Use222
List of Safety Symbols (Corresponding to IEC60950-1 A2)222
FCC Compliance Statement226
Binding Arbitration and Class Waiver227
Trademarks230
Copyright Notice231
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials231
Copyright Attribution232

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