Epson PowerLite 53c Product Brochure

EPSON

EPSON PowerLite®53c

Rich features, brilliant value

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What if there was an affordable projector that delivered

brilliant image quality and full-featured performance at every

presentation–whether it be a regional business seminar or a local

classroom lecture? A sleek, SVGA performer, the EPSON PowerLite

53c does all that and more. This versatile unit offers 1700 lumens of

brightness and a unique combination of features–all at an

unbelievable value.

Engineered to deliver both power and flexibility, the 6.4 lb

PowerLite 53c includes EPSON 0.7" high-aperture LCDs for vivid

images and superior color saturation. But, this high-performance

projector doesn’t stop there. It also boasts a host of user-friendly

features, without costly expansion modules. Monitor out capability

allows you to use the monitor as a prompt. And, Epson’s exclusive

auto keystone correction, plus the convenient remote control, makes

operation easier than ever!

With the EPSON PowerLite 53c, you get quality, performance, and

Epson reliability. In fact, every EPSON PowerLite projector has met

stringent quality control standards from the design table to the

shipping dock, to ensure the highest degree of performance. And,

experienced professionals who service and sell multimedia projectors

choose Epson 5:1 as the most reliable.

Brilliant 1700 lumens; weighs just 6.4 lb

• Incredible brightness from a sleek, travel-friendly projector

Easy setup and operation

• Monitor out capability so you can display images on a monitor
and screen simultaneously (active even in standby mode)

• Exclusive auto keystone correction – 15° digital keystone
correction that automatically engages without manual
adjustments

• Optical zoom lens for flexible placement and positioning

• EPSON SizeWise™resizing technology supports virtually any
computer (Mac or PC) up to XGA (1024 x 768)

• Easy-to-use remote control that’s the size of a credit card and is
stored within the projector

• Cable lock feature for security conscious environments

• Start Here Kit gets first-time users projecting in just minutes

State-of-the-art video performance

• Composite, component (optional cable required), and S-video
input capabilities

• HDTV-ready, supports 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats
(optional cable required)

Renowned EPSON service and support
(all free for the duration of the warranty)

• Comprehensive two-year warranty

• 90-day bulb warranty for added dependability

• EPSON Road Service Program provides a replacement projector,
typically within 24 hours

• EPSON PrivateLine
from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. PST Monday - Friday. Calls are answered
live, typically in under a minute.

•Two-year international warranty in over 45 countries

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dedicated toll-free support line available

Highest standard of image quality, even in
well-lit rooms

• Three 0.7" high-aperture EPSON LCDs for rich color saturation
across the screen

• 500:1 contrast ratio for blacker blacks and whiter whites

• SVGA (800 x 600) resolution

Front View

Back View

monitor

out

computer audio

full-featured
IR remote control

computer/component

S-video

composite video

RS-232

video audio

zoom lens

USB type A
USB type B

EPSON PowerLite 53c Specifications

Projection System EPSON original LCD prism technology

Projection Method Front/rear/ceiling mount

LCD

Size 0.7 inches
Driving Method EPSON Poly-Silicon TFT Active Matrix
Pixel Number 480,000 dots x 3 (800 x 600) LCDs
Native Resolution SVGA
Aspect Ratio 4:3 (supports 16:9, 5:4)
Pixel Arrangement Stripe

Projection Lens

Type Manual: zoom / focus
F-number 1.70 – 1.87
f-number 21.3 – 25.6mm
Zoom Ratio 1.0:1.2

Lamp

Type 165W UHE
Life (typical) 1500H

Screen Width Ratio (distance/width) 1.48 to 1.71:1

Screen Size (projected distance) 30" to 300" (0.9m to 10.5m)

Keystone Correction Vertical: +/-15°, Auto Keystone Correction

Brightness (typical)

1700 ANSI lumens

Contrast Ratio 500:1

Brightness Uniformity (typical) 85%

Color Reproduction 24 bit; 16.7ml

Audio Output 1W Monaural

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

Power Supply Voltage 100-120V / 200-240V +/-10%, 50/60Hz AC

Power Consumption 240W/2.6W at sleep mode

Dimensions (excludes lens and feet) 9.45" x 12.41" x 3.43"

Dimensions (includes lens and feet) 9.45" x 12.41" x 3.82"

Weight 6.4lb/2.9kg

Fan Noise 36db

Effective Scanning Frequency Range

Pixel Clock 13.5MHz to 162MHz
Horizontal 15KHz to 92KHz
Vertical 50Hz to 85Hz

Remote Control

Features Keystone, source selection, power,

page up/page down, color mode,
volume, presets, e-zoom, a/v mute, freeze

Operating Angle Right/Left +/- 30 degrees

Upper/Lower +/- 15 degrees

Operating Distance 20ft (6m)

RGB

Analog RGB I/O

Display Performance

Native 800 x 600
Resize 1024 x 768, 640 x 480

Input Terminal

Video Mini D-sub 15 pin
Audio Stereo mini jack

Output Terminal

Video Mini D-sub 15pin (monitor out)

Video I/O

Display Performance NTSC: 550 lines, PAL: 550 lines (Depends on

observation of the multi burst pattern)

Input Signal NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, M-PAL, N-PAL, PAL60,

SECAM HDTV: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i

Input Terminal

Video Composite Video: RCA (Yellow) x 1;

S-video: Mini DIN;
Component Video: Mini D-sub 15pin (in
common with Analog RGB connector);
Video-RGB: Mini D-sub 15pin (in common with
Analog RGB connector)

Audio RCA (White/Red) x 2

Audio Signal 500m Vrms/47Kohm

Control I/O

I/O Terminal RS-232C

Security Kensington®-style lock provision

Warranty

Two year limited warranty, 2-year international warranty, 90-day
lamp warranty, EPSON Road Service Program and EPSON PrivateLine
dedicated toll-free support (U.S. and Canada only)

Supplied Accessories

Power cable, card type remote control with lithium battery,
computer cable, RCA video cable, USB A/USB B Mouse Cable,
Start Here Kit, soft carrying case

Product/Accessory Part Numbers

EPSON PowerLite 53c Projector V11H112020
Replacement lamp V13H010L21
Replacement remote V12H007T06
Samsonite wheeled soft case ELPKS24
Samsonite Notebook/projector soft shoulder bag ELPKS43
ATA molded hardshell case ELPKS45
Ceiling mount ELPMB39
Suspension adapter ELPMBAPL
False ceiling plate ELPMBFCP
Distribution amplifier ELPDA01
Component video cable ELPKC19
S-Video Cable ELPSV01
Mac adapter set ELPAP01
50" portable screen ELPSC06
60" portable pop-up screen ELPSC07
80" portable pop-up screen ELPSC08
High resolution document imager ELPDC02
Motion presentation camera ELPDC03
High resolution document camera V12H064020
Kensington security lock ELPSL01

Support–The EPSON Connection

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Pre-Sales Support U.S. and Canada 800-463-7766
Automated Technical Support 800-922-8911
Internet Web Site www.epson.com

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presentersonline.com

Epson America, Inc.

3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806

Epson Canada, Ltd.

3771 Victoria Park Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M1W 3Z5

Epson Latin America

6303 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 195, Miami, FL 33126

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