Epson Powerlite Cinema 550 Home Theater Projector Users Guide

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Saving and Resetting Menu Selections
Once you’ve adjusted the picture settings, you can save them as a group using the Memory 
feature. This lets you easily recall them, and switch from one group of settings to another. 
If necessary, you can use the projector’s reset options to restore its factory-default settings. 
You can clear all the settings, or just the settings in a specific menu. 
Creating Memory Settings
After adjusting the picture to your liking, you can save your...

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Deleting Saved Memory Settings
You can clear all your memory settings at once.
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control.
2. Open the 
Memory menu, then select Reset Memory.
3. Press the 
Select button to delete the memory settings.
Resetting the Projector
If the image quality isn’t what you expect, one or more settings may be adjusted improperly. 
If necessary, you can restore the projector to its factory-default (original) settings. 
To restore the settings in a...

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Customizing Projector Features
Use the settings in this section to adjust the image size and position, suppress on-screen text, 
and select basic setup options.
Image Sizing
Before adjusting any of these settings, make sure you have already selected an appropriate 
aspect ratio for the type of picture you’re viewing (see page 26). 
■Output Scaling
For component video formats, this setting lets you see the edges of the image that are not 
normally visible in the picture (see...

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Screen Options
■Message
Turn this setting off if you want to prevent on-screen messages from appearing (such as 
the no-signal message, or the identifying text that appears when you switch between 
image sources or color modes). 
■User’s Logo
Lets you display an image of your choice when the projector is warming up, not receiving 
a signal, or when you press the 
Blank button to temporarily stop projection. 
To capture the image, first set the projector to display the image...

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Other Setup Options
■Keystone
Adjusts the shape of the image, if the left and right sides are not parallel after tilting the 
projector up or down at the screen (see page 25).
■Projection
Mirrors and/or inverts the image for front, rear, and overhead projection.
■Direct Power On
Sets projection to start when the main power switch is turned on, without pressing the 
On button on the remote control or the Power button on the projector. 
Note: When direct power on is enabled,...

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■Sleep Mode
Turn off this setting if you don’t want the projector to enter sleep mode. (Sleep mode 
shuts the projector off automatically when there is no video signal.) 
Select 
30 min., 10 min., or 5min. as the length of time before shutoff; decreasing the 
time conserves power and extends the life of the lamp. 
To turn the projector back on, press the 
On button on the remote control, or press the 
Power button on the projector.
■Child Lock
Lets you lock the Power button...

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Maintenance
Your projector needs little maintenance. All you need to do on a regular basis is keep the lens 
clean. You also need to clean the air filter periodically to prevent overheating.
Warning: Before you clean any part of the projector, turn it off and unplug the power cord. 
Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical 
voltages in the projector can injure you severely. Do not try to service this product yourself, 
except as...

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Cleaning the Projector Case
Before you clean the case, turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.
■To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, 
dry, lint-free cloth.
■To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft 
cloth with water and a neutral detergent. Then 
wipe the case and dry it with a dry cloth.
Caution: Never use wax, alcohol, benzene, thinner, 
or other chemical detergents. These can damage the 
case.
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter
Clean the air filter on...

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6. If you need to replace the filter, release the tab and lift up the cover
7. Remove the old filter and replace it with a new one.
8. To replace the cover, insert the tabs and press down until the cover clicks into place. 

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Replacing the Lamp
The projection lamp lasts for up to 3000 hours. You can use the Info menu to check how long 
it’s been in use (see page 53). It’s time to replace the lamp when:
■The projected image gets darker or starts to 
deteriorate.
■The projector’s warning light flashes red at half-second 
intervals.
■The message Replace the lamp appears on the screen 
when you start projecting.
Note: Lamp life results will vary depending on mode selected, environmental conditions, and 
usage....