Epson PowerLite 5500C, PowerLite 7500C Product Information Guide

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status lights
rear feet (left foot not visible)
power switch
control pa nel
hand strap connectors
hand strap slider but ton (not visi bl e)
Left Audio
infrared receiver
Video In
speakers
S-Video In
projectio n l ens/ focus/zoom
foot adjust levers
adjustable foot
Computer Out
Computer In

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
7500C: XGA 1024
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 to 12° Supported video
interface standards NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M,
PAL-N, PAL 60, SECAM
600 pixels
×
768 pixels
×
AC inlet
Right Audi o
Repeater
Audio In
Mouse/Com
Audio Out

Projector Lamp

Type UHE (Ultra High Efficiency) Power
cons umption 120 W Lamp life 20 00 hours at 50% brightness Part nu mber ELPLP06

Remote Control

Range 32.8 feet (10 meters) Batterie s Alkal ine AA (2)

Mouse Compatibility

Supports PS/2, ADB, optional serial
(with ELP III Link set)
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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 3 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

Supported Monitor Displays

The projector supports the following display formats.
Computer type Formats Resolutions
IBM PC and IBM PC compatible
Appl e M acint osh Stan d ard 8- an d 24-bit
TV NTSC
Note:
The frequencies of some computers may not allow the image
EGA, VGAEGA VGACGA VGA60, VESA VGA Text VGA Text VESA72/75/8 5 SVGA 56/60/72/75/85 XGA 43 i 6 0/70/75/85 SXGA 70/75 SXGA (7500C Only) SXGA (7500C Only)
color mo ni tor
PAL, SECAM
640 × 350 640 × 400 640 × 480 720 × 350 720 × 400 640 × 480 800 × 600 1024 × 768 1152 × 864 1280 × 960 1280 × 1024
640 × 480 (13”) 832 × 624 (16”) 1024 × 768 (19”) 1152 × 870 (21”)
640 × 480 768 × 567
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:

Safety

United States FCC Part 15J Class B
UL1950 Rev. 3
Canada DOC SOR/88-475
CSA C22.2 No. 950 Rev. 3
Computer Out
Pin
1 Red analog input Red video 2 Green analog input Green video 3 Blue ana l og i nput Blue video 4 Reserved Monitor (ID bit 2) 5GND GND 6 Red GND Red video GND 7 Green GN D Green video GND 8 Blue GND Blue video G ND 9 Reserved +5 V 10 Sync GND Synchron ous GND 11 Reser ved Monitor (ID bit 0) 12 Reserved SDA 13 Horizontal sync/composite sync Horizontal sync 14 Vertical sync Vertical sync 15 Usync (SLC)
connector signals
Computer In connector signals
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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:
To determine the projection distance when you know the diagonal size of the screen image:
Inches:
Maximum projection distance = (2.1593 Minimum projectiondistance = (1.6562
Centimeters:
Maximum projection distance = (2.1593 Minimum projectiondistance = (1.6562
image size) 3.0229
×
image size) 3.1291
×
image size) 7.6782
×
image size) 4.2068
×
For example, here are the measurements for three possible installations:
Horizontal distance from projector to
Image size (diagonal)
300 inches * (762 cm)
200 inches (508 cm)
100 inches (254 cm)
* For an image size of 300 inches, the projectormay be up to 53.7 feet away from the screen, depending on the setting of the zoom ring.
screen
Minimum Maximum
493.7 inches (12.6 m) 644.8 inches (16.4 m)
328.1 inch es (8.4 m) 428.8 inch es (10.9 m)
162.5 inch es (4.2 m) 212.9 inch es (5.4 m)
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 Minimum image size = (0.4631
Centimeters:
Maximum image size = (0.6038 Minimum image size = (0.4631
projection distance) + 1.8898
×
projection distance) + 1.4000
×
projection distance) + 4.8001
×
projection distance) + 3.5560
×
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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 m ay be shorter if the remote control batterie s are low.) You must also be within a
pointer button
top multi-purpose button
angle from the infrared receiver.
± 30°
bottom multi-purpose button
This table summarizes the functions on the remote control.
Button Function
Source Switches input source from computer to video or vice
Menu Displays o r hi des the menu. Effects bu tt ons Display sp ecial effects t hat have been ass i gned in the
Pointer button Lets you navigate the menus or use the remote as a
Top multi­purp ose button
Bottom multi­purp ose button
AV/Mute Turns off/o n the audio/v id eo output of the p rojector,
Resize Resizes the image on the screen to match the resolution
Custom Allows you to z oom the imag e using the top and bottom
Freeze Keeps the curr ent computer or video image on the
Help Disp l a y s the Help menu ( useful for troubleshootin g video
– Volume + Power Turns the projec tor lamp on or off .
versa.
Effect menu or with the optional ELP Link III software.
mouse pointer when the proj ector is co nnected to the computer wi th the included mouse cable or the optional ELP Link III set cables.
Acts as a righ t m ouse click, registers a m enu selection, and selects ot her custom functions.
Acts as a left mouse click, regi sters a menu selection, and selects ot her custom functions.
clears all special effec ts, and displa ys a black, blu e, or user logo sc reen.
of your computer image.
multi-purpos e button s .
screen.
or audio rel at ed problems) . Adjusts the volume.
Note:
The p rojector 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.

Using the Control Panel

Enter button
You can use the projectorsc ontrol panel insteadof the remote control to control the projector. However, you can program and access the custom features only when you are using the remote control.
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air filter tab
The following table summarizes the functions on the control panel.
Button Function
Power Turns the projector lamp on or of f. Source Switches source from com puter to vide o or vice
Menu Displays or hides the menu. Up, down arrows
(Sync+/Sync-)
Left, right arro ws (tracking-/ tracking+)
Enter Registers a menu selection. Resize Resizes the image on th e sc reen to match the
AV/Mute Turns off/on the audio/video output of th e projector,
– Volume + Help Displays the Help menu (useful for troubleshooting
versa.
Synchron i ze the comput er’s graphi c signal. Use these buttons to adjust an overall im age that is fuzz y or streaked, or to select menu items during menu operations.
Matches the projector’s internal clock to various compute r graphic signals (tracking adjus tm ent). Use these buttons to adjust an i mage with v ert i cal fuzzy lines, or to change nume ri c settings during menu operatio ns.
resolut i on of your computer image .
clears all special effe ct s, and displays a black, bl ue, or user logo screen.
Adjusts the volume.
video or audio related problems) .

Projector Status Lights

The lights on top of the projector tell you its operating status.

Projection Lamp Light

Light status Meaning
Orange and red flashing alternately
Steady red The proje ct i on lamp has bur ned out. Repla ce lamp. Flashing red There is a problem with the projector lamp, lamp power
Off Lamp is fun ctioni ng norma l l y.
The projection lamp needs replacing.
supply, lamp fuse, or projector circuit.

Temperature Light

Light status Meaning
Flashing orange Projector is too hot. Steady red Projector has turned off automati cally because of
Flashing red There is a problem with the cooling fan or temperature
Off The projector i s f uncti oning no rmally.
overheating.
sensor. Call a servic e represent ative.

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.

power li ght

projection lamp light
temperature light
Caution:
A red light warns you if a serious problem occurs.
Power Light
Light status Meaning
Steady ora nge Sleep mode. (The projecto r i s plugged in, but not
Steady gre en Power and l am p are on. Flashing green The project or is warming up. Allow about 30 seconds. Flashing orange The project or is cooling down. Off The project or is not plugged in, there is an internal
projectin g.)
projector problem, or power has been cut off.
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.
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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
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.)
appears on the screen when
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
(800) 873- 776 6
.
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 ) ELP Link III set for Mac (includes software
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and cables ) Mac adapter set ELPAP01 Portable screen ELPSC06
ELPSW03
ELPSW04
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Information Reference List

Engineering Change Notices
None.
Technical Information Bulletins
None.
Product Support Bulletins
None.

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