Epson Powerlite 7550c Users Guide

EPSON  
PowerLite  5550C/7550C 
User’s Guide
®
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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...

 
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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...

  
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ContentsIntroduction 1
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About This Manual  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Where to Get Help   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7...

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Connecting to a Computer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting to a PC Laptop Computer   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Connecting to a PowerBook  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Adjusting Audio Settings   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Changing Basic Projector Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Creating and Assigning a User Logo   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Creating the User Logo   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Assigning the Logo to the AV/Mute Button   . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Using the Projector Setting Dialog Box   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Using the Quick Change Toolbar  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Changing Projector Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Testing Projector Performance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Running ELP Link III Without the Projector   . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Introduction
T
he EPSON
® PowerLite
® projector is a compact, lightweight 
projector that lets you project full-color images and video onto a 
large screen for presentations. It supports IBM
® compatible PCs and 
laptops, as well as Apple
® Macintosh,
® Power Macintosh,
™ and 
PowerBook
® computers. 
Note: The projector also supports a wide range of video formats. 
See page 153 for details on supported computers and video formats.
In addition to its size and versatility, your projector offers the...

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It produces images that can be easily seen in rooms light enough 
to take notes. The PowerLite 5550C displays images in SVGA 
at a resolution of 800 ×
 600 pixels. The PowerLite 7550C 
displays images in XGA at a resolution of 1024 ×
 768 pixels.
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Its 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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You can select front, rear, or ceiling projection, according to the...