Epson PowerLite 5500c User manual

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Projector Specifications
General
Type of display Poly-silicon Thin Film Transistor (TFT),
active matrix
Size of liquid
crystal panels Diagonal: 0.9 inches (22.9 mm)
Lens F = 1.72.0, f = 3748 mm
Resolution 5500C: SVGA 800
×
600 pixels
7500C: XGA 1024
×
768 pixels
Color
reproduction 24 bit, 16.7 million colors
Image brightness 5500C: 650 lumens (ANSI)
7500C: 800 lumens (ANSI)
Image size 19300 inches diagonal
Projection
distance 3.3 to 53.46 feet (1.1 to 16.3 meters)
Projection
methods Front, rear, upside-down (ceiling-mount)
Internal speaker
system Two 1W, SRS, 3D stereo output
Optical aspect
ratio 4:3 (horizontal:vertical)
Zoom ratio 1:1.3
Tilt angle 0° to 12°
Supported video
interface standards NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M,
PAL-N, PAL 60, SECAM
Projector Lamp
Type UHE (Ultra High Efficiency)
Power
consumption 120 W
Lamp life 2000 hours at 50% brightness
Part number ELPLP06
Remote Control
Range 32.8 feet (10 meters)
Batteries Alkaline AA (2)
Mouse Compatibility
Supports PS/2, ADB, optional serial
(with ELP III Link set)
hand strap
connectors
speakers
projection lens/
focus/zoom
foot adjust
levers
adjustable
foot
status lights
rear feet
(leftfootnot
visible)
control panel
infrared
receiver
hand strap
slider button
(not visible)
AC inlet Right Audio
Repeater
Audio In
Audio Out
Mouse/Com
Computer In
Computer Out
S-Video In
Video In
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Repeater Interface
Supports Xantech
®
IR repeaters, 3.5mm
stereo mini-jack
Mechanical
Height 3.6 inches (93 mm), including feet
Width 9.3 inches (236.2 mm)
Depth 13.6 inches (345.4 mm), including lens
Weight 9.4 lb (4.2 kg)
Electrical
Rated frequency 50/60 Hz
Power supply 100 to 120 VAC, 2.2 A, 50/60 Hz
200 to 240 VAC, 1.0 A, 50/60 Hz
Power
consumption Operating: 220 W
Standby: 30 W
Environmental
Temperature Operating: 41 to 95° F (5 to 35° C),
non-condensing
Storage: 14 to 140° F (10 to 60° C),
non-condensing
Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH,
non-condensing
Storage: 10 to 90% RH,
non-condensing
Safety
United States FCC Part 15J Class B
UL1950 Rev. 3
Canada DOC SOR/88-475
CSA C22.2 No. 950 Rev. 3
Supported Monitor Displays
The projector supports the following display formats.
Note: The frequencies of some computers may not allow the image
to be displayed correctly.
Computer In and Computer Out
Connector Pin Assignments
The Computer In and Computer Out connectors are female
video RGB, 15-pin micro-D-style connectors. The pin
assignments are:
Computer type Formats Resolutions
IBM PC and
IBM PC compatible EGA, VGAEGA VGACGA
VGA60, VESA
VGA Text
VGA Text
VESA72/75/85
SVGA 56/60/72/75/85
XGA 43i60/70/75/85
SXGA 70/75
SXGA (7500C Only)
SXGA (7500C Only)
640 ×350
640 ×400
640 ×480
720 ×350
720 ×400
640 ×480
800 ×600
1024 ×768
1152 ×864
1280 ×960
1280 ×1024
Apple Macintosh Standard 8- and 24-bit
color monitor 640 ×480 (13”) 832 ×624 (16”)
1024 ×768 (19”)
1152 ×870 (21”)
TV NTSC
PAL, SECAM 640 ×480 768 ×567
Pin
Computer Out
connector signals
Computer In
connector signals
1 Red analog input Red video
2 Green analog input Green video
3 Blue analog input Blue video
4 Reserved Monitor (ID bit 2)
5GND GND
6 Red GND Red video GND
7 Green GND Green video GND
8 Blue GND Blue video GND
9 Reserved +5 V
10 Sync GND Synchronous GND
11 Reserved Monitor (ID bit 0)
12 Reserved SDA
13 Horizontal sync/composite sync Horizontal sync
14 Vertical sync Vertical sync
15 Usync (SLC)

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Projector Placement Guidelines
To get the best results when projecting your images, it is
important to position the projector at the proper height and
distance relative to the screen.
When projecting from a table or desk, place the projector so
the lens is aligned as closely as possible with the bottom of
your screen:
When projecting from the ceiling, align the lens as closely as
possible with the top of your screen:
The distance between the projector and the screen determines
the actual image size. To determine the exact distance required
for a particular image size (or to determine the size of an image
at a particular distance), use the following formulas.
(Remember that the size of the image can be changed by
rotating the zoom ring.)
To determine the minimum and maximum diagonal size of an
image when you know the projection distance:
❏ Inches:
Maximum image size = (0.6038
×
projection distance) + 1.8898
Minimum image size = (0.4631
×
projection distance) + 1.4000
❏ Centimeters:
Maximum image size = (0.6038
×
projection distance) + 4.8001
Minimum image size = (0.4631
×
projection distance) + 3.5560
To determine the projection distance when you know the
diagonal size of the screen image:
❏ Inches:
Maximum projection distance = (2.1593
×
image size)  3.0229
Minimum projection distance = (1.6562
×
image size)  3.1291
❏ Centimeters:
Maximum projection distance = (2.1593
×
image size)  7.6782
Minimum projection distance = (1.6562
×
image size)  4.2068
For example, here are the measurements for three
possible installations:
* For an image size of 300 inches, the projector may be up to 53.7
feet away from the screen, depending on the setting of the
zoom ring.
Image size
(diagonal)
Horizontal distance from projector to
screen
Minimum Maximum
300 inches*
(762 cm) 493.7 inches (12.6 m) 644.8 inches (16.4 m)
200 inches
(508 cm) 328.1 inches (8.4 m) 428.8 inches (10.9 m)
100 inches
(254 cm) 162.5 inches (4.2 m) 212.9 inches (5.4 m)

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Using the Remote Control
The remote control uses a line-of-sight infrared signal. To use
the remote control, point it toward the infrared receiver
located at the front of the projector.
To be able to use the remote control as a cordless mouse,
connect the projector to your computer with the mouse cable
(PS/2 or Mac) that came with the projector or with the
optional ELP Link III set cables.
You can use the remote control up to about 32.8 feet
(10 meters) from the projector. (This distance may be shorter
if the remote control batteries are low.) You must also be
within a
±
30
°
angle from the infrared receiver.
Note: The projector may not respond to remote control commands
in these conditions: ambient light is too bright; a certain type of
fluorescent light is present; a strong light source (such as direct
sunlight) shines into the infrared receiver; or other equipment
emitting infrared energy is present (such as a radiant room
heater). Correct these conditions to use the remote control or
control the projector from a computer.
This table summarizes the functions on the remote control.
Using the Control Panel
You can use the projectors control panel instead of the remote
control to control the projector. However, you can program
and access the custom features only when you are using the
remote control.
bottom
multi-purpose
button
top
multi-purpose
button
pointer
button
Button Function
Source Switches input source from computer to video or vice
versa.
Menu Displays or hides the menu.
Effects buttons Display special effects that have been assigned in the
Effect menu or with the optional ELP Link III software.
Pointer button Lets you navigate the menus or use the remote as a
mouse pointer when the projector is connected to the
computer with the included mouse cable or the optional
ELP Link III set cables.
Top multi-
purpose button Acts as a right mouse click, registers a menu selection, and selects other custom functions.
Bottom multi-
purpose button Acts as a left mouse click, registers a menu selection, and selects other custom functions.
AV/Mute Turns off/on the audio/video output of the projector,
clears all special effects, and displays a black, blue, or
user logo screen.
Resize Resizes the image on the screen to match the resolution
of your computer image.
Custom Allows you to zoom the image using the top and bottom
multi-purpose buttons.
Freeze Keeps the current computer or video image on the
screen.
Help Displays the Help menu (usefulfor troubleshooting video
or audio related problems).
– Volume + Adjusts the volume.
Power Turns the projector lamp on or off.
Enter button

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The following table summarizes the functions on the control
panel.
Projector Status Lights
The lights on top of the projector tell you its operating status.
Caution: A red light warns you if a serious problem occurs.
Power Light
Projection Lamp Light
Temperature Light
Cleaning the Air Filter
Clean the air filter at the bottom of the projector after every
100 hours of use. If it is not cleaned periodically, it can
become clogged with dust, preventing proper ventilation. This
can cause overheating and damage the projector. To clean the
air filter, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable from the
electrical outlet.
2. Place the projector on its side with the handle at the top so
that the filter is easily accessible.
Note: Placing the projector in this position keeps dust from
getting inside the projector housing.
3. Lift up the tab securing the filter and remove the filter.
Button Function
Power Turns the projector lamp on or off.
Source Switches source from computer to video or vice
versa.
Menu Displays or hides the menu.
Up, down arrows
(Sync+/Sync-) Synchronize the computer’s graphic signal. Use these buttons to adjust an overall image that is fuzzy
or streaked, or to select menu items during menu
operations.
Left, right arrows
(tracking-/
tracking+)
Matches the projector’s internal clock to various
computer graphic signals (tracking adjustment). Use
these buttons to adjust an image with vertical fuzzy
lines, or to change numeric settings during menu
operations.
Enter Registers a menu selection.
Resize Resizes the image on the screen to match the
resolution of your computer image.
AV/Mute Turns off/on the audio/video output of the projector,
clears all special effects, and displays a black, blue,
or user logo screen.
– Volume + Adjusts the volume.
Help Displays the Help menu (useful for troubleshooting
video or audio related problems).
Light status Meaning
Steady orange Sleep mode. (The projector is plugged in, but not
projecting.)
Steady green Power and lamp are on.
Flashing green The projector is warming up. Allow about 30 seconds.
Flashing orange The projector is cooling down.
Off The projector is not plugged in, there is an internal
projector problem, or power has been cut off.
power light
projection lamp light
temperature light
Light status Meaning
Orange and
red flashing
alternately
The projection lamp needs replacing.
Steady red The projection lamp has burned out. Replace lamp.
Flashing red There is a problem with the projector lamp, lamp power
supply, lamp fuse, or projector circuit.
Off Lamp is functioning normally.
Light status Meaning
Flashing orange Projector is too hot.
Steady red Projector has turned off automatically because of
overheating.
Flashing red There is a problem with the cooling fan or temperature
sensor. Call a service representative.
Off The projector is functioning normally.
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4. The air filter is attached to the inside of the filter cover. It is
recommended that you use a small vacuum cleaner designed
for computers or other office equipment to clean the filter. If
you dont have one, use a dry, lint-free cloth.
If the dirt is difficult to remove or if the filter is torn, replace
the air filter.
Note: An air filter comes with each replacement lamp.
5. Place the air filter back inside the filter cover.
6. Plug the power cable back into the electrical outlet.
Replacing the Lamp
The projector lamp typically lasts for about 2000 hours of use.
It is time to replace the lamp when:
❏ The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate
❏ The projector lamp indicator is red or is flashing orange and
red alternately
❏ The message
LAMP REPLACE
appears on the screen when
the projector lamp comes on
Warning: Let the lamp cool before replacing it. Also, do not touch
the glass portion of the lamp assembly; this can cause premature
lamp failure.
1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable from the
electrical outlet and the projector. Wait at least 20 minutes
for the bulb to cool.
2. Place the projector on its side with the handle at the top so
the lamp cover is easily accessible.
3. Use a screwdriver, coin, or similar object to loosen the
retaining screw on the lamp cover. When the screw is loose,
lift off the lamp cover. (You cannot remove this screw from
the cover.)
4. Use a screwdriver, coin, or similar object to loosen the two
screws holding the lamp unit in position. (You cannot
remove these screws.)
Caution: Do not touch the glass portion of the lamp assembly;
this can cause premature lamp failure.
5. Lift up the handle and pull out the lamp assembly.
6. Gently insert the new lamp assembly by lowering it into
position. Make sure its inserted securely. Tighten the screws
on the new lamp assembly.
7. Replace the lamp cover and tighten the cover screw. (Make
sure the lamp cover is securely fastened. The projector will
not run if the lamp cover is open.)
Optional Accessories
The following optional accessories are available for the
projector. To order, call EPSON Accessories at
[phone] .
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Accessory Part number
Spare lamp and filter ELPLP06
Soft travel case for projector and laptop ELPKS13
Hard travel case ELPKS14
Computer cable ELPKC02
ELP Link III set for PC (includes software
and cables) ELPSW03
ELP Link III set for Mac (includes software
and cables) ELPSW04
Mac adapter set ELPAP01
Portable screen ELPSC06
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Information Reference List
Engineering Change Notices
None.
Technical Information Bulletins
None.
Product Support Bulletins
None.
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