Epson Powerlite Cinema 500 Home Theater Projector Users Guide
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Epson ® PowerLite ® Cinema 550 Home Theater Projector User’s Guide
2 Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products. 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 for 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. Trademarks Epson is a registered trademark and Exceed Your Vision is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PrivateLine and PowerLite are registered trademarks, AccuCinema is a trademark, and Epson Extra Care, Epson Connection, and Epson Store are service marks of Epson America, Inc. HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Pixelworks is a trademark 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. © 2005 Epson America, Inc. 9/05 CPD-20566
Contents3 Contents Introduction7 Projector Parts 8 Projector Control Panel 9 Remote Control Button Map 10 Optional Accessories 11 Registration and Warranty 11 Using This Manual 12 Setting Up the Projector13 Choosing a Location 13 Installing the Projector 16 Connecting the Cables 18 Making Other Connections 19 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 20 Turning On the Projector 21 Turning Off the Projector 22 Selecting the Image Source 22 Positioning the Image 24 Making Basic Adjustments25 Correcting the Image Shape 25 Focusing and Zooming 26 Choosing the Aspect Ratio 26 Choosing the Color Mode 28 Adjusting the Gamma, Color Temperature, and Skin Tones 29 Adjusting the Gamma Setting 30 Locking the Projector 31
4Contents Making Detailed Adjustments33 Using the Menu System 33 Changing How the Menus Display 34 Adjusting the Picture Quality 35 Input Brightness Settings 35 Sharpness and Picture Quality Settings 37 Color Settings 38 Adjustments Just for Computer Images 40 Saving and Resetting Menu Selections 41 Creating Memory Settings 41 Recalling Memory Settings 41 Deleting Saved Memory Settings 42 Resetting the Projector 42 Customizing Projector Features 43 Image Sizing 43 Screen Options 44 Other Setup Options 45 Maintenance47 Cleaning the Lens 47 Cleaning the Projector Case 48 Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 48 Replacing the Lamp 50 Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer 52 Checking the Projector Status 53 Storing the Projector 53 Transporting the Projector 54
Contents5 Problem Solving55 What To Do When the Lights Come On or Flash 55 Solving Picture Problems 56 Solving Remote Control Problems 60 Where To Get Help 61 Specifications63 General63 Lamp 63 Remote Control63 Dimensions64 Electrical64 Environmental64 Safety64 Compatible Video Formats65 ESC/VP21 Command Codes67 Notices69 Important Safety Information 69 Remote Control Information 70 FCC Compliance Statement 71 Declaration of Conformity 72 Epson America, Inc., Limited Warranty 73 Index75
Introduction7 Introduction The Epson® PowerLite® Cinema 550 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: ■Native 720P (1280 × 720) resolution, 3000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and up to 1400 lumens for incredibly rich, sharp images in any room lighting ■Dynamic Eye Iris system that constantly controls the lamp intensity based on the gamma and black/white levels of your projected content, for perfectly adjusted images all the way through your movies and game sessions ■Epson 3LCD technology for reliable picture quality, increased contrast ratio, uniform colors, and the deepest blacks available ■10 bit color quality for unmatched color accuracy, with over a billion colors available ■Epson AccuCinema™ Color Management delivered by the built-in optical Cinema Filter blocks out excess light for an expanded, purer color range and sophisticated grayscale tracking ■HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia Interface™) port for superior, uncompressed digital video ■True 16:9 wide-format projection ■Flexible setup configurations, including front projection and ceiling mounted, with vertical and horizontal offset lens shift ■Seven optimized color modes to quickly optimize viewing for different lighting environments and a vast array of fine custom color adjustments
8Introduction Projector Parts Control panel Ventilation slots Lens coverVertical lens shift dial Adjustable foot Video portHDMI port Input A port (component) AC power inletInfrared receiver Kensington ® lock port Infrared receiver D4/SCART port (used mainly in Japan) Horizontal lens shift dial S-Video portControl (RS-232C) port Trigger out port Input B port (RGB) Zoom ring Focus ring Main power switch
Introduction9 Power button Power light Keystone correction buttons Correct the shape of a non-rectangular image Menu navigation buttons Source button Switches the video input source Esc button Exits the current menu item Menu button Displays the menus Warning lightLamp coverAir filter Mounting bracket connections Aspect button Changes the picture’s aspect ratio Select/Line menu button Selects menu items or opens the Line Menu Projector Control Panel
10Introduction Remote Control Button Map Source buttons Switch between equipment connected to the projectorColor Mode button Optimizes viewing for different lighting environments On and Off buttons Memory button Recalls custom picture settings Menu navigation buttons Pattern button Displays test patterns to adjust the image Menu button Displays the projector’s menusAspect button Changes the picture’s aspect ratio ESC button Exits the current menu item Blank button Turns off the screen image Select/Line menu Selects menu items or opens the Line Menu Operation light Lights when you send remote control commands Gamma button Adjusts the gamma values of the screen display ColorTemp. button Changes the color temperature of the screen displayContrast button Changes the contrast of the screen display S. Tone button Adjusts the skin tones of people appearing in the screen display Illumination button Lights the remote control buttons for easy viewing