Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 500 User Manual

SILVER EDITION | PowerLite® Home Cinema 500

Quick Setup

Before using the projector, make sure you read the safety instructions in the online User’s Guide.

Note for Spanish speakers/Nota para hispanohablantes: Para obtener

instrucciones de configuración en español, consulte la Guía de instalación en www.epson.com/support/homecinema500 (requiere una conexión a Internet).

Connect the projector

Choose from the following connections. See the sections below or the online User’s Guide for details.

Camera, USB device, or EPSON DC-06 Document Camera

Connect a digital camera, USB flash drive, USB storage device, or EPSON DC-06 Document Camera to the projector’s USB TypeA (flat) port.

Video device

Connect up to 4 video devices and press the Source Search button on the projector or remote control to cycle through them.

Audio cable

S-Video cable

HDMI cable

Component video to VGA cable

RCA video cable (composite video)

Computer

USB cable

If you connect a digital camera, USB flash drive, or USB storage device, you can use the projector’s Slideshow feature to project images. See the online User’s Guide for details.

Turn on your equipment

Turn on your computer or video source.

Plug in the projector.

The power light on the projector turns orange.

Open the lens cover all the way.

HDMI cable

VGA cable

USB port

Connect the square end of a USB cable to the projector’s USB TypeB (square) port. Connect the flat end of the cable to any USB port on your computer.

Windows

on-screen instructions to install the EPSON® USB Display software (EMP_UDSE.EXE; only on first connection). If the software screen does not display automatically, open My Computer or Computer, then double-click

EPSON_PJ_UD.

Mac OS X 10.5.1 or higher: After turning on the projector, the setup folder

for USB Display appears in the Finder. Double-click USB Display Installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install the EPSON USB Display software (only on first connection).

Note: If you have problems installing the USB Display software, make sure the USB Type B setting in the projector’s Extended menu is set to USB Display.

See the online User’s Guide for instructions.

Monitor port

Connect one end of a VGA cable to the projector’s Computer port, and the other end to your computer’s switch it to external display (see “Troubleshooting”). You can also connect an audio cable.

HDMI port

Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the projector’s HDMI port and the other end to an HDMI port on your computer.

XP or later: After turning on the projector, follow the

monitor port. If you are using a laptop,

Press the power button on the

projector or remote control. The projector beeps, the power light flashes green, and then stays on.

Note: To shut down the projector,

press the power button twice, then unplug it. You don’t have to wait for the projector to cool down.

The default language of the menu system is English. To select another

language, press the Menu button on the remote control. Select Extended and press . Select Language and press . Select

your language and press . Press the Menu button to exit the menu system.

Adjust the image

If you don’t see an image, press the Source Search button on the

projector or remote control to select the image source.

Note: If you still see a blank screen or have other display problems, see the

troubleshooting tips on the right.

To raise the image, press the

foot release button and lift the front of the projector. Release the button to lock the foot in position.

Note: To connect a Mac that includes only a Mini DisplayPort or Mini-DVI port for video output, you need to obtain an adapter that allows you to connect to the projector’s Computer or HDMI port. Contact Apple for compatible adapter options. Older Mac computers (2009 and earlier) may not support audio through the HDMI port.

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Press the Tele (reduce) or Wide (enlarge) buttons on the projector to

reduce or enlarge the image.

Turn the focus ring to sharpen the image.

Where to get help

Manual

For more information about using the projector, click the icon on your desktop to access the online User’s Guide (requires an Internet connection). If you don’t have a User’s Guide icon, you can install it from the projector CD or go to the Epson website, as described below.

Telephone support services

To use the EPSON® PrivateLine® Support service, call (800) 637-7661. This service is available for the duration of your warranty period. You may also speak with a projector support specialist by dialing (562) 276-4394.

If your image looks like or , you’ve placed the projector off to

one side of the screen at an angle. Place it in front of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely.

Your projector automatically adjusts images that look like or ,

but if necessary you can press the or button on the projector to correct it.

Using the remote control

Make sure the batteries are installed as shown (two AA batteries).

Turn projector

on and off

Choose which source to display

Support hours are 6 7 AM to 4 PM, Pacific Time, Saturday.

Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Toll or long distance charges may apply.

AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday and

Internet support

Visit www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada) for solutions to common problems. You can download utilities and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson.

Registration

Register today to get product updates, special promotions and customer-only offers. You can use the CD included with your projector, or register online at www.epson.com/webreg.

Access projector

Turn off projector

For more information on using the remote control, see the online User’s Guide.

menus

display

Navigate projector menus

Get solutions to common problems

Troubleshooting

If you see a blank screen or the No signal message after turning on your computer or video device, check the following:

Make sure the power light on the projector is green and not flashing,

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and the lens cover is open.

Press the Source Search button on the projector or the remote control

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to switch to the correct image source, if necessary.

If you’re using a Windows laptop, press the function key on your

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keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor. It may be labeled CRT/LCD or have an icon such as . You may have to hold down the Fn key while pressing it (such as Fn + F7). Wait a moment for the display to appear.

If you’re using a Mac laptop, open System Preferences and select

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Displays. Select the VGA Display or Color LCD option if necessary, then click the Arrange or Arrangement tab, and select the Mirror Displays checkbox.

EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PrivateLine is a registered trademark of Epson America, Inc.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

This information is subject to change without notice.