Epson Projector Emp 5500 User Manual

Problems with the Projector
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qThe temperature indicator is red.
The projector is overheating, which turns the lamp off 
automatically. Let the projector cool for a few minutes, 
then turn it back on. Make sure nothing is blocking the 
ventilation vents.
The air filter may be clogged. Clean it as described in 
Chapter 4 and then let the projector cool for a while.
If the projector continues to overheat after you clean the air 
filter, the problem may be caused by damage to the cooling...

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Problems with the Image or Sound
qAn image does not appear on the screen.
Check that the power light is on and the lens cover is off. 
Also make sure the cables are installed correctly, as 
described in Chapter 1.
The correct image source may not be selected. Press the 
Source button on the remote control or the operation 
panel to choose another image source. 
qOnly part of the computer image is displayed.
If the computer’s output resolution setting is higher than 
1024 ´ 768, the...

Problems with the Image or Sound
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qA blank screen is displayed.
The computer signal cannot be interpreted by the 
projector. Verify the display format (see page 65 or 66). 
When you see a blank screen, you cannot access the 
projector menus.
qThe image or parts of the image are blurred or not in 
focus.
Adjust the Brightness and Contrast settings on the Video 
main menu. If you’re viewing a computer image, also try 
adjusting the Tracking and Sync buttons on the projector’s 
operation...

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Technical Specifications 
General
Type of display Poly-silicon TFT
Size of liquid crystal panels 0.9 inches (22.9 mm)
Resolution EMP-5550/5500 : 800(h) ´ 600(v) pixels
EMP-7500 : 1024(h) ´ 768(v) pixels
Screen size 19 - 230 inch (Tele angle)
25 - 300 inch (Wide angle)
Projection distance 3.28 - 53.46 feet (1.0 - 16.3 meters)
Remote control range 33 feet (10 meters)
Internal speaker system 1W +...

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64Width 9.3 inches (238.5 mm)
Maximum dimension
Depth 13.6 inches (346 mm)
Maximum dimension
Weight 9.4 lb (4.2 kg)
Electrical
Voltage 100 - 120 VAC and 200 - 240 VAC ± 10%
Rated frequency 50/60 Hz
Power supply 100 - 120 V, approximately 2.2 A
50/60 Hz 
200 - 240 V, approximately 1.0 A
50/60 Hz
Environmental
Temperature
Operation: 41 - 95˚ F (5 - 35˚ C),
non-condensing
Storage: 14 - 140˚ F (-10 - 60˚ C),
non-condensing
Humidity Operation: 20 - 80%, 
non-condensing
Storage:10- 90%,...

Supported Monitor Displays (EMP-7500)
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Supported Monitor Displays (EMP-7500)
The projector displays images at a resolution of 1024 ´ 768 
pixels. To display a higher resolution image (1280 ´ 1024 
mode), the projector compresses the image to 1024 ´ 768 pixels.
The following table lists the display formats supported 
by the projector:
The frequencies of some computers may not allow the image 
to be displayed correctly.
Format Pixels Resize display  Window display
PC98 640 x 400 960 x...

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Supported Monitor Displays (EMP-5550/5500)
The projector displays images at a resolution of 800 ´ 600 
pixels. To display a higher resolution image (1024 ´ 768 
mode), the projector compresses the image to 800 ´ 600 
pixels.
The following table lists the display formats supported 
by the projector:
The frequencies of some computers may not allow the image 
to be displayed correctly.
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Note: The frequencies of some computers may not allow the 
image to be displayed correctly.
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Note: This...

Monitor and Computer connector pin assignments
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Monitor and Computer connector pin 
assignments
The Monitor and Computer connectors are female video 
RGB, 15-pin micro-D-style connectors. The pin assignments 
are:
Input pin Signal
1Red analogue input
2Green analogue input 
3Blue analogue input
4GND
5GND
6Red GND
7Green GND
8Blue GND
9Reserved
10Sync GND
11GND
12SDA (DDC)
13Horizontal sync/composite sync input
14Vertical sync input
15SCL (DDC) 

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