Epson Powerlite 5500c Users Guide

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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 towards the infrared receiver located at the 
front of the projector (see page 40).
Note: To be able to use the remote control as a wireless mouse, 
make sure you have connected the mouse cable to the projector and 
your computer. (See Chapter 1 for instructions.)
You can use the remote control up to 32.8 feet (10 meters) from the 
projector. (This distance may be shorter if the remote control 
batteries are low.) You must also be within a 
± 30
° angle from the 
front receiver.
pointer buttontop multi-purpose
button
bottom multi-purpose
button
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Note: The projector 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.
This table summarizes the functions on the remote control. Button Function
Source Switches input source from computer to video or vice versa. 
Menu Displays or hides the menu.
Effects buttons Use to display special effects that have been assigned in the Effect menu 
or with the optional ELP Link III software.
Pointer button Use to navigate the menus or use the remote as a mouse pointer when the 
projector is connected to the computer with the included mouse cable or 
the optional ELP Link III set cables.
Top 
multi-purpose buttonActs as a right mouse click, registers a menu selection, and selects other 
custom functions.
Bottom 
multi-purpose buttonActs as a left mouse click, registers a menu selection, and selects other 
custom functions.
AV/Mute Turns off/on the audio/video output of the projector, clears all special 
effects, and displays a black, blue, or user logo screen.
Resize Resizes the image on the screen to match the resolution of your 
computer display. See page 49 for details.
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Custom Allows you to zoom the image using the top and bottom multi-purpose 
buttons.
Freeze Keeps the current computer or video image on the screen.
Help Displays the Help menu. See“Using the Online Help Menu” on page 118 
for details.
 – Volume +
 
Adjusts the volume.
Power Turns the projector lamp on or off. Button Function
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Using the Control Panel
You can use the projector’s control panel to control the projector 
instead of the remote control. However, you can program and access 
the custom features only using the remote control. 
Enter button
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The following table summarizes the functions on the control panel.  
 Button Function
Power Turns the projector lamp on or off.
Source Switches input source from computer to video or vice versa. 
Menu Displays or hides the menu.
Up, down arrows 
(Sync+/Sync-)Synchronize the computer’s graphic signal. 
Use these buttons to adjust an overall image that is fuzzy or streaked, or 
to select menu items during menu operations.
Left, right arrows
(tracking-/
tracking+)Match the projector’s internal clock to various computer graphic signals 
(tracking adjustment). 
Use these buttons to adjust an image with vertical fuzzy lines, or to 
change numeric settings during menu operations.
Enter Selects a menu option.
Resize Resizes the image on the screen to match the resolution of your 
computer display.
 See page 49 for details.
AV/Mute Turns off/on the audio/video output of the projector, clears all special 
effects, and displays a black, blue, or user logo screen.
 – Volume +
 
Adjusts the volume.
Help Displays the Help menu. See “Using the Online Help Menu” on 
page 118 for details.
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Projector Status Lights
The lights on top of the projector tell you its operating status.
✦
Caution: A red light warns you if a serious problem occurs. See 
Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting,” for what to do if a warning light 
comes on.
power light
temperature lightprojection lamp light
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Power Light 
Light status Meaning
Steady orange  The projector is in sleep mode. (The projector is plugged in, but not 
projecting.)
Steady green  Power and projection lamp are on.
Flashing green  The projector is warming up. Allow about 30 seconds.
Flashing orange The projector is cooling down.
Off There is an internal projector problem, or the power to the projector has 
been cut off.
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Projection Lamp Light
Temperature Light
Light status Meaning
Orange and red 
flashing alternatelyThe lamp needs to be replaced. See “Replacing the Lamp” in Chapter 5 
for instructions.
Steady red Projection lamp has burned out. Replace it to project images. See 
“Replacing the Lamp” in Chapter 5 for instructions.
Flashing red There is a problem with the projection lamp, lamp power supply, lamp 
fuse, or a circuit malfunctioned in the projector.
Off Lamp is functioning normally.
Light status Meaning
Flashing orange Projector is too hot.
Steady red Projector has turned off automatically because of overheating.
Flashing red There is a problem with the cooling fan or temperature sensor. Call a 
service representative.
Off The projector is functioning normally.
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3Using the Projector Menus
T
he seven projector menus let you control these projector settings:

The Video menu controls the look and quality of the projected 
image, whether the image source is a computer or a video 
source (for example, a VCR). 

The Audio menu controls audio features, such as the volume 
level, tone setting, and SRS sound.

The Setting menu lets you select various projector options.

The User’s Logo menu lets you select special features such as 
background color or a custom logo.

The Effect menu lets you define functions for the Effects 
buttons on the remote control.
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The About menu provides information about H/V 
(Horizontal/Vertical) frequency, computer selection, and lamp 
hours.

The Reset All menu returns all settings to their factory defaults.
Accessing the Main Menu
To display the Main menu, press the Menu button on the control 
panel or the remote control. The Main menu appears:
Press the Menu button again to hide the menu. 
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