Epson PowerLite 505c, PowerLite 715c Product Information Guide

EPSON PowerLite 505c/715c Projector

memory
card light

memory
card slot

warning
lights

power
inlet

Kensington
lock port

speaker

foot release
lever

control panel
buttons

USB port

PS/2 mouse
port

foot

A/V
jacks

audio jacks

S-video connector

lens ring

remote control
receiver

foot

lens cap

computer connector

focus ring

foot
release
lever

Projector Specifications

General

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

Size of liquid
crystal panels Diagonal: 0.9 inch (22.9 mm)

Lens F=2.0 to 2.2, f=35 to 42 mm

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Resolution 1024

Color reproduction 24 bit, 16.7 million colors

Brightness 1200 lumens (ANSI) 715c

Contrast ratio 400:1

Image size
(diagonal) 26 to 300 inches

Projection distance 3.6 to 45.5 feet (1.1 to 13.8 meters)

Projection methods Front, rear, upside-down (ceiling mount)

Internal sound
system 1 W monaural

Optical aspect ratio 4:3 (horizontal:vertical)

Zoom ratio 1:1.2

Noise level 42 dB

Keystone correction
angle ±15° (maximum)

Card slot PCMCIA Type II

Card Supports CFA specification

Projection Lamp

Type UHE (Ultra High Efficiency)

Power
consumption 150 W

Lamp life About 1000 hours

Part number ELPLP14

768 pixels (715c native format)

800

×

600 pixels (505c native format)

1100 lumens (ANSI) 505c

CompactFlash,
Memory Stick,

™

SmartMedia,™

™

ATA Flash (both 3.3 V

and 5 V), and Microdrive

™

Remote Control

Range 32.8 feet (10 meters)

Batteries Alkaline AA (2)

Mouse Compatibility

Supports PS/2, USB, ADB

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Dimensions

Height 2.8 to 3.4 inches (72 to 87 mm)

Width 8.4 inches (213 mm)

Depth 10.5 inches (267 mm)

Weight 6 lb (2.7 kg)

Electrical

Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz

Power supply 100 to 120 VAC, 1.9 A

200 to 240 VAC, 1.0 A

Power
consumption Operating: 230 W

Standby: 5 W

Environmental

Temperature Operating: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C),

Storage: 14 to 140 °F (–10 to 60 °C),

Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH,

non-condensing

Storage: 10 to 90% RH,
non-condensing

Safety

United States FCC Part 15B Class B

UL1950 Rev. 3

Canada DOC ICES003 Class B

CSA C22.2 No. 950 Rev. 3

CE Marking Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC

EN 60950

Compatible Video Formats

The projector supports NTSC, HDTV, PAL, and SECAM
international video standards, as well as the monitor display
formats listed below.

To project images output from a computer, the computer’s
video card must be set at a refresh rate (vertical frequency)
that’s compatible with the projector; see the following table
for compatible formats. As noted below, some images are
automatically resized to display in one of the projector’s
“native” formats (such as XGA). In addition, the frequencies
of some computers may not allow images to display correctly;
see your computer’s documentation for details.

Mode Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution

VGAEGA 70 640 x 350

VGA60
VGA72
VGA75
VGA85
VGA Text
VGA Text

SVGA56
SVGA60
SVGA72
SVGA75
SVGA85

XGA43i
XGA60
XGA70
XGA75
XGA85

SXGA1—70
SXGA1—75
SXGA1—85

SXGA2—60
SXGA2—75
SXGA2—85

SXGA3—43i
SXGA3—60
SXGA3—75
SXGA3—85

UXGA60 60 1600 x 1200

MACII13
MAC16
MAC19-60
MAC19
MAC21

HDTV525I
HDTV525P
HDTV750P
HDTV1125I
HDTV1125I
HDTV1125P
HDTV1125P

NTSC
PAL
SECAM

1 The image is resized so that it displays using one of the projector’s

native formats (PowerLite 505c only).

2

The image is resized so that it displays using one of the projector’s
native formats (PowerLite 505c and 715c).

3

Not supported on the PowerLite 505c.

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72.809
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85.008

70.087

70.087

56.25

60.317

72.188
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85.061

43.476

60.004

70.069

75.029

84.997

70.012
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84.999

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85.002

43.436

60.02

75.025

85.024

66.67

75.087

59.28

74.93

75.062

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640 x 480
640 x 480
640 x 480
640 x 480
720 x 350
720 x 400

800 x 600
800 x 600
800 x 600
800 x 600
800 x 600

1024 x 768
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
1024 x 768

1152 x 864
1152 x 864
1152 x 864

1280 x 960
1280 x 960
1280 x 960

1280 x 1024
1280 x 1024
1280 x 1024
1280 x 1024

640 x 480
832 x 624
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
1152 x 870

640 x 480
640 x 480
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080

640 x 480
720 x 540
720 x 540

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Computer Connector Pin Assignments

The Computer/Component video port is a female video RGB,
15-pin micro-D-style connector. The pin assignments are:

Input pin Computer connector signals

1 Red video

2 Green video

3 Blue video

4 Monitor (ID bit 2)

5GND

6 Red video GND

7 Green video GND

8 Blue video GND

9+5 V

10 Synchronous GND

11 Monitor (ID bit 0)

12 SDA

13 Horizontal sync

14 Vertical sync

15 Reserved

The distance from the projector to the screen determines the
actual size of the projected image. Use the general guidelines
in the table below to determine the proper distance.

Image size
(diagonal)

30 inches 3.6 to 4.3 feet (1.1 to 1.3 meters)

40 inches 4.8 to 5.8 feet (1.5 to 1.8 meters)

60 inches 7.4 to 8.9 feet (2.2 to 2.7 meters)

80 inches 9.9 to 11.9 feet (3.0 to 3.7 meters)

100 inches 12.4 to 15.0 feet (3.8 to 4.6 meters)

120 inches 15.0 to 17.7 (4.6 to 5.4 meters)

150 inches 18.7 feet to 22.6 (5.7 to 6.9 meters)

200 inches 25.0 to 30.2 feet (7.6 to 9.2 meters)

300 inches 37.6 to 45.5 feet (11.5 to 13.9 meters)

Horizontal distance from projector to
screen

Starting Up the Projector

Projector Placement Guidelines

❏ Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface, between

3.6 and 45.5 feet from the screen.

❏ Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and

under the projector.

❏ Make sure the projector is within 6 feet of a grounded

electrical outlet or extension cord. If you’re using a computer
and/or video source, locate them within 5 feet of the
projector.

❏ Place the projector directly in front of the center of the

screen, facing it toward the screen squarely. Otherwise, your
image will not be square.

Follow these steps to start up the projector:

1. Connect one end of the power cord to the projector’s power
inlet.

power light

2. Connect the other end to a grounded electrical outlet.

The power light on top of the projector turns orange,
indicating that the projector is receiving power but not yet
turned on.

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3. Use the tab on the lens ring to rotate the ring and extend the
lens.

tab

4. Squeeze the lens cap tabs and remove the lens cap.

Squeeze here

Caution: Do not use the projector with the lens cap in place.
The heat generated by the lens can damage the cap.

Power

5. Press the red

Power
button

button on top of the projector.

power light

The power light flashes green as the projector warms up, and
the projection lamp comes on in about 30 seconds. The
power light stays green.

™

You may see the EasyMP

main screen or a presentation
that has been saved on the memory card and set to run
automatically.

Warning: never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This
can damage your eyes, and is especially dangerous for children.

6. Do one of the following:

❏ If you’re presenting without a computer, you may see the

Enter

EasyMP main screen. Use the

button on the

remote control to select your presentation, then press

Enter

to start it. See the

User’s Guide

for more information.

If a presentation starts automatically, you may need to
press

Enter

to change slides.

❏ If you’re using a computer, turn it on or restart it. In a

few moments, you should see your computer display
projected. If you see an EasyMP screen or presentation
instead, press the

Source

button on top of the projector

to switch to the computer.

®

(Windows
found a plug-and-play monitor, click

❏ If you’re projecting a video, press the

only: If you see a message saying that it has

Cancel.

Source

)

button on
top of the projector to switch to your video source, and
press the

Play

button on your DVD player or other video

device.

If a projected image fails to appear, see the next section for
help.

Once you see your image, turn to page 5 for instructions on
focusing and making other image adjustments.

When you’re done with your presentation, shut down the
projector as described on page 6. Shutting down the projector
correctly prevents premature lamp failure and possible damage
from overheating.

What To Do If You See a Blank Screen

If you see a blank screen or a blue screen with the message

Signal

after turning on your computer or video source, try the

No

following:

❏ Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described in

User’s Guide

the

.

❏ Make sure the power light is green and not flashing and the

lens cap is off.

❏ Try restarting your computer.

Source

❏ Press the

button on top of the projector to select the
correct source. (Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync
up after pressing the button.)

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