Epson Projector Emp 5500 User Manual

							 
Transporting your projecotor 
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Transporting your projecotor 
Your projector contains many glass parts and precision parts.
To prevent shock damages while transporting, handle as the 
following.
When transporting to maker due to troubleshooting
• Use the original packing.
• If you don’t have the original packaging use the equivalent. 
Put cushioning around the projector.
When frequently transporting for business use
• First, put the projector in a hard travel case(optional 
accessories : ELPKS11), then pack it in a firm box, using 
cushioning. Be sure to ask the delivery company which 
treats a precision device. 
						

							 
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xvi  When carrying by hands
• Use a hard travel case (optional accessories : ELPKS11) or a 
soft travel case (additional components).
When traveling by an airplane
• Be sure to bring the projector with you when traveling by 
an airplane.
• When transporting the projector as baggage on an airplane, 
first put the projector in a hard travel case to avoid any 
damage.
EPSON shall not be liable against any damages arose during 
the transportation. 
						

							   
    
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Installation
This chapter describes how to unpack and set up your 
projector, and connect it to other equipment. The projector 
must be connected to a computer or a video source such as a 
video tape deck, camcorder, digital camera or laser disk player 
before it can project any images.
You may also what to set up the projector for one or more of 
the following:
• Connect the mouse cable to use the remote control as a 
wireless mouse.
• Connect the projector to an audio source for one or both 
image sources. The audio source can be the computer, 
video source, or another device such as a stereo.
• Connect the projector to an external speaker or PA system 
to amplify the audio. 
						

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Unpacking the Projector
When you unpack the projector, make sure you have all these 
components:
• Projector
• Remote Control
• 2 AA batteries
• Power cord
• Computer cable
• Audio cable
• A/V cable
• Mouse cable (for PS/2 and Mac)
• Owner’s manual
• Hand strap
• Soft carrying case
Depending on the configration of your equipment, you may 
not need all these components.
Save all packing in case you need to ship the projector in the 
future. It should always be transported in its original packages 
or the equivalent. 
						

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Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may 
need these additional components:
• To receive an S-Video signal, you need an S-Video cable. 
(One is usually provided with your video device.) A 
separate cable is required for each video source.
• To connect the projector to a Macintosh PowerBook, you 
need a video-out cable. 
(One is provided by/or can be purchased from Apple for all 
new PowerBooks that have video-out capability.) If your 
PowerBook does not include one, see your Macintosh 
dealer.
• To connect the mouse cable to your computer, you may 
require a special connector, cable, or other components. 
You can obtain these items from your computer dealer. If 
your computer doesnt have a mouse connector, you 
cannot use the mouse cable.
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Note: You can connect a Kensington MicroSaver® anti-theft 
device in the hole on the projectors right side. Contact your 
computer dealer. 
						

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Setting Up the Projector
1. Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface within five 
feet of the computer or video source.
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Caution: Do not hold the projector by the lens. This can damage 
the lens.
2. Place the projector at a correct distance from the screen.
The distance between the projector and the screen 
determines the actual image size. Use the general 
guidelines below to determine the correct distance.
Screen size Horizontal distance from projector to screen
300 inches (610x460cm)493.7 inches (12.6 m) ~ 638.7 inches (16.3 m)
200 inches (410x300cm)315.0 inches (8.0 m) ~ 409.4 inches (10.4 m)
100 inches (200x150cm)157.5 inches (4.0 m) ~ 204.7 inches (5.2 m)
80 inches (160x120cm)126.0 inches (3.2 m) ~ 165.4 inches (4.2 m)
60 inches (120x90cm) 94.5 inches (2.4 m) ~ 122.0 inches (3.1 m)
40 inches (81x61cm) 63.0 inches (1.6 m) ~ 82.7 inches (2.1 m)
30 inches (61x46cm) 47.2 inches (1.2 m) ~ 63.0 inches (1.6 m)
25 inches (51x38cm) 39.4 inches (1.0 m) ~ 51.2 inches (1.3 m)
19 inches (39x29cm) 39.4 inches (1.0 m) 
						

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3. Turn the projector so that the lens is at right angles to the 
screen. If the projector is not angled correctly, the screen 
image will be crooked. 
4. Connect one end of the power cable to the projector’s 
power connector. Connect the other end to an earthed 
electrical socket.
The projector should be in sleep mode, indicated by an 
orange power indicator.
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Warning: Never look into the lens when the projector is on. 
There is a risk that the projector might come on suddenly even 
though it is not in use. The light from the lamp can damage your 
eyes. It is especially important that children should not be 
allowed to look into the lens. 
						

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5. To insert the batteries in the remote control device, slide 
off the battery compartment cover as shown below.
6. Insert the two AA batteries included with the projector. 
Make sure the polarity of the batteries is correct.
7. Replace the battery compartment cover.
When replacing batteries, take the following precautions:
• Do not recharge the used batteries or expose to fire or 
water.
• Replace batteries as soon as they run out. If the batteries 
leak, wipe away battery fluid with a soft cloth. If fluid gets 
on your hands, wash them immediately.
• Remove the batteries if you will not be using the projector 
for a long period of time. 
						

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Connecting to a Computer
You can connect the projector to a computer capable of XGA, 
VGA, and SVGA output. Resizing is supported for VGA, 
XGA output. The following types of computers are 
supported:
• IBM desktop PC or compatible
• IBM laptop or compatible
• Apple Macintosh desktop computer, including Macintosh 
Quadra®, Macintosh Centris®, and Power Macintosh
• Any Apple PowerBook with video-out capability, including 
all 160, 165, 180 and 500 series PowerBooks
To connect the video and mouse cable ( to use the wireless 
remote as a mouse pointer), see the section in this chapter 
that applies to your computer. 
						

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Connecting to a PC desktop computer
Before beginning, turn off the projector and computer if they 
are on.
1. Connect the computer cable.
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Note: Computer configurations vary. See your computer 
manual for the location of the ports needed to connect your 
projector.
a. Connect either end of the computer cable to the 
projector’s Computer In port.
b. Disconnect the monitor cable from the computer, and 
connect the other end of the computer cable to the 
terminal where the monitor cable is disconnected from 
the computer.
c. If necessary, connect the monitor cable of the 
computer monitor to the projector’s Computer Out 
port.
d. Tighten the screws on all connectors.
Monitor cable
Computer cable