Epson PowerLite Cinema 500 Manuel utilisateur

EPSON®PowerLite®Cinema 500

Home Theater Projector

User’s Guide

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EPSON Extra Care, EPSON Connection and EPSON Store are service marks, and PrivateLine and PowerLite are

registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc.

DCDi is a registered trademark of Faroudja, a division of Genesis Microchip, Inc.

HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of

HDMI Licensing, LLC.

Pixelworks and DNX are trademarks of Pixelworks, 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.

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Contents

Introduction 7

Registration and Warranty 7

Projector Parts 8

Projection Controls 9

Optional Accessories 10

Using This Manual 11

Getting More Information 11

Setting Up the Projector 13

Choosing a Location 13

Connecting the Cables 15

Making Other Connections 16

Installing the Cable Cover 17

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 18

Focusing and Zooming the Image 18

Inverting and Mirroring the Image 19

Selecting the Input Signal Setting 19

Positioning the Image 20

Performing Keystone Correction 20

Basic Operation 21

Turning On the Projector 21

Turning the Projector Off 22

Selecting the Image Source 22

Choosing the Aspect Ratio 23

Choosing the Color Mode 24

Locking the Projector 25

4Contents

Making Adjustments 27

Using the Menu System 27

Changing How the Menu Displays 28

Adjusting the Image Quality 29

Brightness and Contrast Settings 29

Sharpness and Picture Quality Settings 31

Color Settings 32

Adjustments for Computer Images 33

Saving and Resetting Menu Selections 34

Creating Memory Settings 34

Recalling Memory Settings 34

Resetting the Projector 35

Customizing Projector Features 36

Image Sizing 36

Screen Options 37

Connectivity 38

Other Setup Options 38

Using Cinema Color Editor 41

Setting Up Your Computer 41

System Requirements 41

Installing the Software 42

Connecting With a Serial or USB Cable 43

Connecting With a Network Cable 44

Using Cinema Color Editor 45

Remote Control Operations 46

Adjusting the Picture Quality 47

Adjusting the Color 48

Saving and Recalling Picture Settings 49

Managing Your Settings 51

Contents 5

Maintenance 53

Cleaning the Lens 53

Cleaning the Projector Case 53

Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 54

Changing the Remote Control’s Batteries 55

Storing the Projector 55

Transporting the Projector 56

Replacing the Lamp 56

Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer 58

Checking the Projector Status 58

Problem Solving 59

What To Do When the Lights Flash 59

Solving Picture Problems 60

Solving Remote Control Problems 64

Where To Get Help 65

Specifications 67

General 67

Lamp 67

Remote Control 67

Dimensions 68

Electrical 68

Environmental 68

Safety 68

Compatible Video Formats 69

Image Size and Aspect Ratio Settings 70

6Contents

Notices 73

Important Safety Information 73

Remote Control Information 74

FCC Compliance Statement 75

Declaration of Conformity 76

Epson America, Inc., Limited Warranty 76

Index 79

Introduction

The EPSON®PowerLite®Cinema 500 projector lets you enjoy theater-quality images in the

relaxing environment of your own home. Designed especially for home cinema use, it offers

these outstanding features:

■1280 ×720 resolution, 1200:1 contrast ratio, and up to 1000 lumens for incredibly rich,

sharp images

■DCDi®technology by Faroudja and PixelworksTM Digital Natural ExpressionTM

technology to make moving images appear clear and lifelike

■HDMITM port for superior, uncompressed digital video

■True 16:9 wide-format projection

■Flexible setup configurations, including front or rear projection and ceiling mounted,

with a screen trigger port to automatically raise and lower your projection screen

■Adjustable color modes to quickly optimize viewing for different lighting environments,

and Cinema Color Editor software for making fine custom color adjustments

■Vertical and horizontal lensshift to position the image without distortion, and electronic

zoom and focus for precise image adjustment

■Parental control using the projector’s Operation Lock

Registration and Warranty

The EPSON PowerLite Cinema 500 comes with a basic two-year carry-in warranty. For

details, see page 76.

In addition, for customers who register their projector, EPSON offers free Extra CareSM Home

Service. In the unlikely event of an equipment failure, you won’t have to wait for your unit to

be repaired. Instead, EPSON will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States

or Canada, usually via overnight delivery. See your Extra Care Home Service brochure for

details.

To register, simply fill out the registration card that came with your projector and mail it to

EPSON. Or you can register online at http://www.epson.com/webreg. Registering also lets

you receive special updates on new accessories, products, and service.

8Projector Parts

Projector Parts

Control panel

Ventilation slots

Lens cover

Vertical lens shift knob

Adjustable foot

Video port

HDMI port

Input A ports

AC power inlet

Infrared receiver

Kensington®

lock port

Infrared receiver

D4 port (used

mainly in

Japan)

Network port

Lamp cover

Horizontal lens shift knob

S-Video port

Control (RS-232C) port

USB port

Trigger out port

Input B ports

Projection Controls 9

Projection Controls

Power button

Lamp light

Keystone correction buttons

Corrects the shape of a non-rectangular image

Menu navigation

buttons Source button

Switches the video input source

Esc button

Exits the current menu item

Aspect button

Changes the picture’s

aspect ratio

Source buttons

Switch between equipment

connected to the projector

Color Mode button

Optimizes viewing for

different lighting environments

On/Off buttons

Memory button

Recalls custom picture settings

Menu navigation buttons

Pattern button

Displays test patterns to adjust

the image Zoom and Focus buttons

Menu button

Displays the projector’s menus

Zoom button

Menu button

Displays the on-screen menu

Focus

button

Aspect button

Changes the picture’s aspect ratio

ESC button

Exits the current menu item

Blank button

Turns off the screen image

Illumination button

Lights the buttons on the remote

control

Menu selection/Line menu

Selects menu items or opens

Line Menu

Temperature

light

10 Optional Accessories

Optional Accessories

EPSON provides the following optional accessories for the projector:

You can purchase many of these accessories from your dealer, by calling EPSON

at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the EPSON StoreSM at www.epsonstore.com

(U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.

Product Part number

Replacement lamp (ELPLP28) V13H010L28

Air filter replacement (ELPAF04) V13H134A04

Ceiling mount ELPHB01

Kensington security lock ELPSL01

Macintosh®adapter set (includes monitor adapter

and desktop adapter) ELPAP01

S-video cable ELPSV01

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