Epson 550 User Manual

Epson PowerLite Cinema 550

Projector Parts Projector Specifications

Control panel

Adjustable foot

Input A port
(component)

D4 port (used
mainly in Japan)

Trigger
out port

Video port

Input B port
(RGB)

S-Video
port

AC power inlet

Horizontal lens
shift dial

Ventilation
slots

HDMI port

Power
switch

Vertical lens
shift dial

Infrared
receiver

TM

Control (RS-232C) port

Lens cover

Kensington
lock port

Zoom ring

Focus ring

Infrared
receiver

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General

Type of display Poly-silicon Thin Film Transistor (TFT)

active matrix

Size of LCD panels Wide: 0.7 inches (18 mm)

Lens F=2.1 to 2.8, f=21.4 to 31.7 mm

Zoom ratio 1:1.5

Resolution 1280 × 720 pixels (720p)

Brightness 1400 ANSI lumens max.

Dynamic contrast 3000:1
ratio

Image size 30 to 300 inches (0.76 to 7.6 m)

Projection distance 2.9 to 44.8 feet (0.9 to 13.7 m) 16:9

3.5 to 54.8 feet (1.1 to 16.7 m) 4:3

Optical aspect ratio 16:9 or 4:3

Keystone correction

± 15° vertical

angle

Noise level 32 dB (Dynamic color mode);

26 dB (Theater Black color mode)

Lamp

Type UHE (Ultra High Efficiency), E-TORL

Power consumption 170 W

Lamp life 1700 to 3000 hours, depending on

usage

Part number V13H010L35

Menu button
(displays on-screen menu)

Source button
(switches input

Power
light

Power
button

Warning
light

(correct shape of non-rectangular images)

source)

Keystone correction buttons

Esc button
(exits current menu item)

Aspect button
(switches aspect ratio)

Select button
(selects menu options)

Remote Control

Range 30 feet (10 meters)

Battery AA × 2

Dimensions

Height 4.9 inches (124 mm)

Width 16 inches (406 mm)

Depth 12.2 inches (309 mm)

Weight 11.5 lb (5.2 kg)

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Electrical

Rated frequency 50/60 Hz

Power supply 100 to 120 V: 2.7 A

200 to 240 V: 1.2 A

Power consumption Operating: 245 W max.

Standby: 4 W

Environmental

Temperature Operating: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C)
(non-condensing) Storage: 14 to 140 °F (–10 to 60 °C)

Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH,

non-condensing
Storage: 10 to 90% RH, non-condensing

Operating altitude 7500 feet (2280 meters)

Safety

United States FCC Part 15B Class B (DoC)

UL60950 Third Edition

Canada ICES-003 Class B

CSA C22.2 No. 60950 )

Image Size and Projection Distance

The maximum size of the image is determined by the distance
from the projector’s lens to the screen. Depending on how you
use the Zoom and other settings, the actual size may be smaller.

16:9 Aspect ratio

Projection distance
(wide to tele) Maximum diagonal image size

2.9 to 4.4 feet 30 inches (26 × 15 inches)

3.9 to 5.9 feet 40 inches (35 × 20 inches)

5.9 to 8.9 feet 60 inches (51 × 28 inches)

7.9 to 11.8 feet 80 inches (71 × 39 inches)

9.9 to 14.8 feet 100 inches (87 × 47 inches)

20 to 29.8 feet 200 inches (173 × 98 inches)

30.1 to 44.8 feet 300 inches (260 × 146 inches)

4:3 Aspect ratio

Projection distance
(wide to tele) Maximum diagonal image size

3.5 to 5.3 feet 30 inches (26 × 14 inches)

Positioning the Projector

You can install the projector for these viewing setups:

Center

Ceiling

When projecting from an overhead position, reorient the image
by selecting the Front/Ceiling Projection option.

Side

4.8 to 7.2 feet 40 inches (34 × 19 inches)

7.2 to 10.8 feet 60 inches (52 × 29 inches)

9.7 to 14.5 feet 80 inches (69 × 39 inches)

12.1 to 18.2 feet 100 inches (87 × 49 inches)

24.5 to 36.5 feet 200 inches (174 × 98 inches)

36.8 to 54.8 feet 300 inches (261 × 147 inches)

To determine the exact image size when you know the
projection distance (or the exact projection distance when you
know the desired image size), you can use the Projection
Distance Calculator. You can download this program from the
Epson website at http://support.epson.com.

Projecting a Square Image

For best image quality, place the projector at a height where its
lens is between the top and bottom of the screen. This lets you
keep the projector level and use the vertical lens shift dial to
position the image.

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If you place the projector above or below screen level, you’ll
have to tilt it up or down to aim the image at the screen; this
distorts (or “keystones”) the shape of the image, but you can
correct it using the projector’s Keystone function (see page 6).

If you place the projector off to the side, aim it straight ahead
(rather than at the center of the screen), then use the horizontal
lens shift dial to center the image. Do not place the projector
farther to the left or right than the edge of the screen, or you
will not be able to project a square (or rectangular) image.

Caution: To adjust the lens position, make sure you use the lens
shift dials. Do not try to move the lens manually, or you may strip
the gears.

12.17 in.

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11.81 in.

2.08 in.

3 in.

6.3 in.

Horizontal lens shift dial

Vertical lens shift dial

Tip: You can display a test pattern to help you center the image on
the screen. Press the
select

Display Position. You can use the feet to correct the angle of

Pattern button on the remote control, then

the image if it’s tilted.

Installing the Projector

The illustrations below and in the next column show the
dimensions of the projector:

5.63 in.

0.45 in.

5.18 in.

4.33 in.

15.98 in.

2.32 in.

0.75 in.

To mount the projector on the wall or ceiling, you will need
the optional projector mount designed for the projector. See
page 11 for ordering information.

Follow the instructions included with the mount to install the
projector, which weighs 11.5 pounds. The wall or ceiling
where you install it must be capable of supporting a weight of
58 pounds.

If you are planning to use an AV controller with the projector,
refer to the table of ESC/VP21 command codes below.

ESC/VP21 Command Codes

You can use an AV controller with a 9-pin null modem serial
cable to control the projector. You can download the complete
ESC/VP 21 Communication Manual for home theater projectors
from the Epson website at http://support.epson.com. Following
are some of the available codes:

Item Command

Power ON/OFF ON PWR ON

OFF PWR OFF

A/V Mute ON/OFF ON MUTE ON

OFF MUTE OFF

A/V Mute selection Black MSEL 00

Blue MSEL 01

User’s Logo MSEL 02

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