Epson PowerLite 5500c Manuel utilisateur

EPSON®PowerLite®5500C/7500C User’s

Guide

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in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior

written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use

of the information contained herein. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the

information contained herein.

Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or

third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of:

accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product,

or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION’s operating and

maintenance instructions.

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of

any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON

Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

EPSON and PowerLite are registered trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

SoundAdvice is a service mark and FaxAdvice is a 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.

Torrance, CA USA 7541446

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Important Information About Your

Projector

Important Safety Information

Warning: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your

eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the

lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. Except as

specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing

to qualified service personnel.

Warning: The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away from

small children to avoid any risk of suffocation.

Caution: When you replace the lamp, never touch the new lamp with your bare hands; the invisible residue

left by the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp.

Remote Control Information

You can operate the projector by remote control via a line-of-sight infrared (IR) receiver at the front of the

projector. The projector may not respond to remote control commands under the following conditions:

❐There is an object between the remote control IR emitter and the IR receiver on the projector.

❐Ambient light is too bright.

❐Certain types of fluorescent lighting are used.

❐A strong light source shines into the IR receiver.

❐Other equipment that emits infrared energy, such as a radiant room heater, is in the room.

These conditions commonly cause problems for most infrared-controlled equipment. Try the following

solutions:

❐The remote control unit’s batteries may be low on power; replace them.

❐Dim the ambient lighting and/or turn off any fluorescent lights.

❐Close any window coverings and/or move the projector out of direct sunlight.

❐Turn off other equipment that emits infrared energy.

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If the remote control still does not work properly, remember you can always control your computer-based

presentation directly from the computer, even in an environment containing one of the conditions listed above.

FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures.

❐Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

❐Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

❐Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

❐Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC

Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC

for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable

with this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to

unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

For Canadian Users

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment

Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materiel brouilleur du

Canada.

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Contents

Introduction 1

Getting the Most Out of Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Electronic Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Automated Telephone Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1 Installation 11

Unpacking the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Attaching the Hand Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Installing the Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Before You Connect the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Connecting to a PC Laptop Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Connecting to a PowerBook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Connecting to a Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Connecting to an External Speaker or PA System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

2 Using the Projector 39

Turning the Equipment On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Turning the Projector On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Calculating Image Size and Projection Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Resize Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Controlling the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Projector Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Power Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Projection Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Temperature Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

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3 Using the Projector Menus 59

Accessing the Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Changing a Menu Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Video Menu (Image Source = Computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Video Menu (Image Source = Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Audio Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Setting Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

User’s Logo Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Storing a User Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Assigning the Logo to the AV/Mute Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Effect Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

About Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Reset All Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

4 Using the ELP Link III Software 75

Connecting the ELP Link III Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Connecting to a PC Laptop Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Connecting to a PowerBook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Installing the Software for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Installing the Software for a Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Launching the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Launching the Software from Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Launching the Software on a Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

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Using the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Changing the COM Port Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Customizing the Remote Control Effects Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Controlling Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

5 Maintenance 109

Cleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Cleaning the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

6 Troubleshooting 117

Using the Online Help Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Problems with the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Problems with the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

7 Technical Specifications 127

Glossary 133

Index 137

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Introduction

Your EPSON®PowerLite®projector is a compact, lightweight

projector that lets you project SVGA (PowerLite 5500C) or XGA

(PowerLite 7500C) full-color images and video onto a large screen

for presentations. You can connect it simultaneously to two image

sources: one PC or Apple®Macintosh®computer plus one video

source, such as a VCR or camcorder. You can also connect audio for

each image source.

Images are displayed in SVGA at a resolution of 800 ×600 pixels

(PowerLite 5500C) or XGA at a resolution of 1024 ×768 pixels

(PowerLite 7500C). Your projector produces bright images that can

be easily seen in rooms light enough to take notes.

The projector’s two speakers employ a built-in SRS 3D Sound

System for rich, powerful audio output. You can also connect an

external speaker when further amplification is required.

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Introduction

For your presentations, you can select front, rear, or ceiling

projection. This provides maximum flexibility in choosing the best

display method for each environment.

You can control your projector through a hand-held remote control

unit, with menus provided for image source switching and image

adjustment. The remote control can also act as a wireless mouse to

control operations on your computer screen during presentations.

Additionally, you can install the projector’s optional ELP Link III

software to control the projector’s settings from your computer and

reconfigure the projector’s special effects.

Your projector features a new patented SizeWize™ chip for

supporting a variety of computer output resolutions. For example, if

you have the PowerLite 5500C, the resize feature lets you display

VGA or XGA images at the projector’s SVGA resolution. On the

PowerLite 7500C, you can resize the image to display VGA, SVGA,

or SXGA images at the projector’s XGA resolution. No matter what

type of computer output is used, the result is a full-size video image

of outstanding clarity.

Your projector supports IBM®compatible PCs and laptops, as well

as Apple Macintosh, Power Macintosh™, and PowerBook™

computers. The video source can be NTSC, PAL, or SECAM. The

projector automatically senses the video format, which can be

composite video or S-Video. See Chapter 7 for details on supported

computers and video formats.

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