Epson Projector Emp 5550 User Manual

Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image
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Using the Remote Control
To use the remote control, point it towards the remote 
control receivers located at the front and back of the 
projector.
To be able to use the remote control as a cordless mouse, 
connect the mouse cable (for PS/2) to the projector and your 
computer.
You can use the remote control up to 10 metres (33 feet) 
from the projector.
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Note: The projector may not respond to remote control 
commands in these conditions:...

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In addition to the remote control, you can also control the 
projector by using the buttons on the projector’s operation 
panel located on top of the projector.
This table summarizes the functions on the remote control.  
Button Function
Menu Displays or hides the menu.
Source Switches the input source to Conmputer or Video.
Effects buttons Use to display special effects; 1 Pointer, 2 Box, 3 Line, 
4 Marker, 5 Clear.
Top multi-
purpose buttonActs as a right mouse click, registers a menu...

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Using the Operation Panel
You can use the operation panel to control the projector 
instead of the remote control. However, you can program and 
access the custom features only using the remote control. 
Enter button
Operation Panel 

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The following table summarizes the functions on the 
operation panel.   
Button Function
Power Turns the projector on or off.
Source Switches the input source to Conmputer or Video.
Menu Displays or hides the menu.
Up, down arrows 
(Sync+/Sync-)Synchronizes the computer’s graphic signal.
Use these buttons to adjust an overall image that is 
fuzzy or streaked, or to select menu items during 
menu operations.
Left, right 
arrows(tracking-/ 
tracking+)Matches the projector’s internal clock...

Projector Status Indicators
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Projector Status Indicators
The power and lamp indicators at the top of the projector tell 
you its operating status.
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Caution: A red indicator warns you if a serious problem occurs. 
See Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting,” for what to do if a warning 
light comes on.
Operation Indicator
Displays machine condition.
Color Status Meaning
Orange Lit Sleep mode.
Green Flashing The projector is warming up. Allow about 
30 seconds.
Green Lit
(every 1 sec)Power and the...

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Lamp Indicator
Displays lamp condition.
This indicator is off when the projector is in a normal 
condition.
Temperature Indicator
Displays the internal temperature condition.
This indicator is off when the projector is in a normal 
condition.
Color Status Meaning
- Off Lamp is functioning normally.
Orange Flashing The lamp needs to be replaced.
Red Lit Projection lamp has reached the end of its 
life and will not longer project images. 
Replace the projection lamp with a new 
one.
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Using the Projector Menus
The seven projector menus enable you to control your 
projector.
• The Computer menu controls the computer image, such as 
brightness and contrast, when the image source is 
computer. 
• The Video menu controls the video image, such as 
brightness and color saturation, when the image source is 
video, such as a VCR.
• The Audio menu controls audio features, such as...

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Accessing the Main Menu
To display the Main menu, press the Menu button on the 
operation panel or remote control. The Main menu appears:
Press the Menu button again to hide the menu. 
Changing a Menu Setting
To change a menu setting: 
1. Press the Menu button on the operation panel or remote 
control to display the Main menu.  

Changing a Menu Setting
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2. Press the up or down buttons (operation panel) or press 
the top or bottom of the pointer button (remote) to scroll 
through the menu choices.
Menu
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- Volume +
Power Source
Effects
Resize
Help Custom
FreezeAV/Mute
up and down 
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3. Press either the Enter button (operation panel) or the top 
or bottom multi-purpose button (remote) to display a 
submenu. 
As you select a menu, a sub-menu of options appears to the 
right.
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Note: The options available in some submenus vary, depending 
on whether the current image source is the computer or a video 
source.
Menu
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- Volume +
Power Source
Effects
Resize
Help Custom
FreezeAV/Mute
bottom
multi-purpose
buttontop
multi-purpose
button
Enter button