Epson Powerlite 5500c Users Guide

 
EPSON
® PowerLite
® 5500C/7500C User’s 
Guide
5500.book  Page i  Wednesday, August 4, 1999  4:41 PM 

 
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Important Information About Your 
ProjectorImportant Safety InformationWarning: 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...

 
         ivIf 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...

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ContentsIntroduction 1
Getting the Most Out of Your Projector  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Remote Control   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Sleep Mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Control Panel   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Optional Accessories . . . . . ....

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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   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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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   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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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
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Maintenance 109
Cleaning the Lens   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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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)...

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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...