Elecrow RC050S User manual

ELECROW 5 Inch HDMI
Touchscreen Monitor
Model: RC050S
USER MANUAL
Customer Support:
Should there be any questions, please feel free to let us know and contact us with
your purchase order number at [e-mail].

Table of Contents
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Chapter 01: Before Using the Product
1-1. Packing Contents
1-2. Product Description
1-2-1. Port Description
Chapter 02: Connecting and Using a Source Device
2-1. Connected to Raspberry Pi
2-1-1. Preparations
2-1-2. How to Use with Raspbian/ Ubuntu Mate/ Retropie/ Kali System
2-1-3. Connect the Monitor to Raspberry Pi and Power the Raspberry Pi
2-2. Connected to PC/Laptop (with HDMI Port)
Chapter 04: Troubleshooting Guide and Warranty
4-1. Troubleshooting Guide
4-2. Warranty
4-3. Custormer Support
Chapter 05: Specifications
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Chapter 01 Before Using the Product
1-1. Package Contents
1-2. Product Description
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• 1 x 5 Inch Monitor
• 1 x USB to Micro USB Connector (for RPI 4B)
• 1 x HDMI to Micro HDMI Connector (for RPI 4B)
• 1 x USB to Micro USB Connector (for RPI 3B)
• 1 x HDMI to HDMI Connector (for RPI 3B)
• 4 x M2.5*4 Screws (to mount RPI)
• 4 x Small Copper Pillars (to support RPI)
• 2 x Long Copper Pillars (used as stand)
• 2 x Short Copper Pillars (used as stand)
• 1 x Fan
• 1 x User Manual
121.11mm
113.11mm
105.11mm
95.24mm 85.93mm

1-2-1. Port Description
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• Micro USB Interface: Connects to the device for touch function and power supply.
• HDMI Interface: Connects to a source device by using an HDMI cable.
• Fan: Set up the fan device.
• Backlight: Short press to turn on the screen and adjust the brightness, long press
to turn off the screen.
• Volume+: Increase the volume.
• Volume-: Decrease the volume.
• Micro USB Interface: For power supply.
• Speaker: For audio output.
• Mounting Holes: For mounting the RPI.
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Chapter 02 Connecting and Using a Source Device
2-1-1. Preparations
2-1-2. How to Use with Raspbian /Ubuntu Mate /Retropie/Kali System
Step 1. Download the Image
2-1. Connected to Raspberry Pi
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• Raspbian Image
Image Download Link: https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspbian/
User: pi Password: raspberry
Please download the latest Image for Raspberry Pi 4B
• Ubuntu Mate Image
Image Download Link: https://ubuntu-mate.org/download/#xenial
Number
Main Material
Quantity
1 Raspberry Pi Board（4B, 3B+, 3B, 2B+, 2B）1pc
2 5 Inch Monitor 1pc
3 HDMI to HDMI / HDMI to Micro HDMI Connector 1pc
4 TF Card (above 8GB) 1pc
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Card Reader
1pc
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USB A to Micro USB Connect
1pc
7 5V/2A or 5V/3A Power Adapter 1pc
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Others

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• Retropie Image
Image Download Link: https://retropie.org.uk/download/
• Kali Image
Image Download Link: https://www.offensive-security.com/kali-linux-arm-images/
User: root Password: toor

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Step 2. Download and Install the Burning Tool
Step 3. Burn the Image to SD Card
Step 4. Modify the “config.txt”
• Download SD Card Formatting Tool (SDFormatter 5.0.1)
Link: https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_4/
• Download System Burning Tool (Win32DiskImager)
Link: https://sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager/
• Format SD Card
Insert the TF card into the card reader →insert the card reader into the computer →open the
SDFormatter software →select the memory card →click Format →pop up the box and click
“Yes” or “OK” until the format succeeded
Open Win32DiskImager software →select downloaded image file(.img) →select SD card →
click ”write” →wait for burning completion, pop-up box click OK
Open the config.txt file of SD card root directory and add the following code at the end of the
file, save and eject SD card safely:
# --- added by elecrow-pitft-setup ---
hdmi_force_hotplug=1
max_usb_current=1
hdmi_drive=1
hdmi_group=2
hdmi_mode=1
hdmi_mode=87
hdmi_cvt 800 480 60 6 0 0 0
dtoverlay=ads7846,cs=1,penirq=25,penirq_pull=2,-
speed=50000,keep_vref_on=0,swapxy=0,pmax=255,xohms=150,xmin=200,xmax=3900,
ymin=200,ymax=3900
display_rotate=0
# --- end elecrow-pitft-setup ---

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• Monitor Connected to Raspberry Pi 4/3B+/3B
1. Peel off the stickers of the mounting holes, then install the small copper pillars onto them.
2. Mount the Raspberry Pi on the back of the screen with 2 screws (M2.5*4).
Step 5. Insert the SD Card
into the Slot on the Back
of the Raspberry Pi
Motherboard.
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3. Connect the HDMI connector & USB connector firmly onto Raspberry Pi and monitor.
4. Install the long copper pillars to the holes below to act as the stand of the monitor or use with
short copper pillars at the same time to adjust the monitor's viewing angle.
Raspberry Pi 4
Raspberry Pi 3B/3B+
HDMI to Micro
HDMI Connector
HDMI to HDMI Connector
USB Connector
USB Connector

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The viewing angle of installation by using with
the long copper pillars.
The viewing angle of installation by using
both long and short copper pillars.
5. Setup the Fan and Power the Raspberry Pi
• Stick the fan to the CPU of Raspberry Pi and power it by connecting to the FAN pin of the monitor.
HDMI to HDMI cable
(touch port)Micro USB
to USB A
COMPUTER
Note: HDMI cable and USB cable are not included in the package.
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2-2. Connected to PC/Laptop (with HDMI Port)
DISPLAY
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Tips: Viewing angle of the monitor can be adjust by the length of the copper pillars.
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Chapter 04 Troubleshooting Guide and Warranty
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4-1. Troubleshooting Guide
• This page deals with problems that can be corrected by a user. If the problem still persists after
you have tried these solutions, please contact customer support.
Problems Possible Solutions
Failure in writing
system
Rewrite system and if problem still exists after rewriting then you SD
card format might be wrong or SD card is defective.
SD card format error or
SD card is defective
Wrong SD card format: Run SDFormatter.exe and format your card.
Choose SD card in your computer and right click--choose
property--make sure your SD card format is FAT32. If SD card is defective
please change it to a new and functional one.
The monitor displays
black or white screen or
no full screen or
showing white line
Make sure your image system is intact. Modify the configuration file
config.txt.
The monitor flicks Ensure sufficient power. Make sure the screen micro USB and Raspberry
Pi USB connection is stable and try using another USB cable.
Touch Screen Issue
Make sure the Micro USB connector is properly connected between the
USB ports of the Raspberry Pi and the USB Touch interface of the LCD
screen. Try another micro USB cable (supports data transfer).
The LCD cannot display
normally when
connected to PC
Adjust the output signal to HDMI. Make sure the operating system is
Windows. Use the LCD as the only monitor for testing. Connect the USB
power cable first and then the HDMI cable.Try to restart your computer.
No sound when work
with Raspberry Pi
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Open the config.txt configuration file: sudo nano /boot/config.txt.
2. Modify "HDMI_driver = 1" option to "HDMI_driver = 2".
3. Save and exit. Press "ctrl + x" then "y", and finally press "enter".
4. Enter the following command to restart the Raspberry Pi for the
configuration file to take effect: sudo reboot.
5. Then you successfully set the sound to be output from the screen via
HDMI.

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4-2. Warranty
• ELECROW Monitors carry a one (1) year limited warranty from the purchase date. In order to
receive warranty service, proof of purchase of the ELECROW product is required. To obtain warranty
service, please contact Customer Support.
• This limited warranty does not cover for:
Improper installation or maintenance; Misuse or Neglect; Repair, modification, or installation of
options or parts by you or any third party; Improper environment- Excessive or inadequate heating
or air conditioning or electrical powers failures, surges or other irregularities; Fire, flood, earthquake
or other accidents.
Chapter 05 Specifications
Model Name
Panel Size
Interface
Resolution
Touch Function
Speaker
Dimension
Net Weight (Esti.)
RC050S
5 Inch
HDMI & USB
800×480(dots)
USB Capacitive Touch
Support
121.11*95.24(mm)
123g
4-3. Customer Support
• If you have any questions, customer support is always stand by.
@[e-mail] @elecrow