Optoma Projector Ew556 Specifications

							Mobile, Eco+ 
 
Widescreen  
 
ProjectorEW556
DLP® Projector
www.optoma.eu
Ec o+
 Up to 6500h increased lamp life  
+ 70% energy saving
WXGA
1
6:1 0 Widescreen presentations & HD entertainment
3200 
L 3200L - Project in ambient light
13,000:1 Detailed images, crisper whites & ultra rich  
blacks with 13,000:1 contrast
HDMI HDMI – Hassle free one cable connection 
5Eco+HD Ready3D-XL 
Ready      
						

							EW556
Eco+ moDE
Saving  energy,  saves  money!  Eco+  technology  reduces  the  power 
consumption  to  as  little  as  30%.  This  intelligent  feature  also  has   
a positive effect on the lamp life, increasing it up to 70% while lowering 
the total cost of ownership and reducing maintenance*. 
100%
80%
30% Eco mode
Bright mode
Eco+ 
Power Consumption
Dynamically adjusts the brightness and power consumption  
Bright scene
~100% Power consumption
Dark scene
~ 30% Power consumption
Auto PoWEr off
There  may  be  instances  when  the  projector  is  left  running  when  not 
 
in use. To help save energy if the projector is left running and no source 
is  detected,  the  “Auto  Power  Off”  feature  automatically  turns  off  the 
projector after a set period of time. 
Eco AV mutE 
Stay  in  control  of  your  presentation  with  the  Eco  AV  mute  feature. 
Direct your audience’s attention away from the screen by blanking the 
image  when  no  longer  needed.  This  also  instantly  reduces  the  power 
consumption to 30%, further prolonging the life of your lamp. 
Eco AV mute off
100% Power consumption Eco AV mute on
30% Power consumption
EnVironmEnt
ALLy friEnDL y
To  achieve  the  maximum  6500hrs2  lamp  life,  the  projector  should   
be  operating  in  Eco+  mode  and  the  auto  power  off  feature  should   
be enabled to automatically switch off the projector if it is accidentally 
left  on.  Enabling  the  
						

							BriGht, cLEAr, focusED imAGEs
Bright  3200  ANSI  Lumens,  Perfect  for  projecting  in  lights  
on  environments.  And  with  DarkChip3™  technology  from  Texas 
Instruments  combined  with  Eco
+  technology  produces  a  stunning 
13,000:1  contrast  ratio  for  pin  sharp  graphics  and  crystal  clear  text. 
Crisper  whites,  ultra-rich  blacks  make  images  come  alive  and  text 
easier to read - ideal for business and education presentations.
  2000:1 Contrast Ratio  13,000:1 Contrast Ratio
3D tEchnoLoGy
Using the inherent speed of DLP technology, The 
Optoma  EW556  can  output  video  and  images   
at  an  astonishing  rate  of  120Hz,  allowing  you   
to show full screen, full colour, stereoscopic 3D.
Typical applications include use with 3D educational or 3D design and 
modelling systems. See website for updates.
truE WXGA rEsoLution
The  EW556  is  the  perfect  companion  for  widescreen  laptops.  Your 
presentations  will  appear  as  sharp  and  detailed  as  they  do  on  your 
widescreen laptop in WXGA (1280 x 800). WXGA resolution gives 30% 
more pixels than XGA.
WirELEss PrEsEntinG (oPtionAL EXtrA)
Making  presentations  couldn’t  be  easier  using  the  optional 
wireless  features  of  the  EW556.  Using  the  wireless  VGA  dongle   
(Additional  power  required  and  sold  separately)  you  can  connect  and 
display  presentations  and  video  material  wirelessly  from  a  laptop,   
PC or mobile device.
controL
The extensive RS232 command set makes it simple and easy to control 
the EW556 with any control system.
AMX  Compatibility  –  Dynamic  Discovery  Protocol   
is  incorporated  into  the  EW556.  This  feature  allows 
for easy installation with AMX control systems.
AuDio cAPABiLity
Built-in  speakers  offers  excellent  audio  support.  The  EW556  is  easy   
to set up without the need for costly external speakers.
rAPiD off 
It  takes  less  than  10  seconds  for  the  projector  to  power  up  and 
shutdown, saving both time and energy.
Quick rEsumE
Allows you to saving time by not waiting for the projector to cool down 
before  it  can  power  up  again.  If  the  projector  is  accidentally  turned 
off, this feature allows the projector to be instantly powered on again,   
if selected within a period of 100 seconds. 
Cooling
instant on(within 100s)
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AmAzinG coLours
The  EW556  incorporates  BrilliantColor™  technology  to  produce 
stunningly bright images with perfectly balanced life-like colours. 
coLour GuArAntEE
We  are  so  confident  that  the  EW556  image  colour  quality  will  remain  as 
good as the day you bought it that Optoma will guarantee it for five y\
ears.
5
fEA turEs
 Top cover lamp replacement
 Keypad lock
 Quick keystone correction
 Password protection for added security
 USB mouse
 Carry case
EW556
3D-XL 
Ready        
						

							EW556 Projection Distance 1.2 - 12m (16:10 Aspect Ratio)
Projection Distance (m)Max. Horizontal  
Image Size (m) Min. Horizontal  
Image Size (m) Max. Vertical Image Size (m)
Min. Vertical Image Size (m)Max Diagonal Image Size (m) Max Diagonal Image 
 
Size (inch) Max. Image Offset (m)
1.20
2.00
2.50
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
10.00
11.00
12.00 0.77
1.29
1.61
1.94
2.58
3.23
3.87
4.52
5.16
5.81
6.45
7.10
7.740.71
1.18
1.47
1.76
2.35
2.94
3.53
4.12
4.71
5.29
5.88
6.47
7.060.48
0.81
1.01
1.21
1.61
2.02
2.42
2.82
3.23
3.63
4.03
4.44
4.840.44
0.74
0.92
1.10
1.47
1.84
2.21
2.57
2.94
3.31
3.68
4.04
4.410.91
1.52
1.90
2.28
3.04
3.80
4.56
5.33
6.09
6.85
7.61
8.37
9.1335.94
59.91
74.88
89.86
119.81
149.76
179.72
209.67
239.62
269.58
299.53
329.48
359.44 0.06
0.10
0.13
0.15
0.20
0.25
0.30
0.35
0.40
0.45
0.50
0.55
0.60
For guide purposes only 
 
EW556 is capable of 4:3 aspect ratio projection. When projecting a 4:3 image the image sizes, screen height and offset information will differ from the above.
EW556 sPEcificA tions
Native Resolution   WXGA 1280 x 800 
Max Supported Resolution  UXGA (1600 x 1200)
Brightness - BRIGHT mode
1   3200 ANSI Lumens
Contrast Ratio   13,000:1
Noise Level   28dB (ECO
+ mode)
Lamp Life2  6500/5000/4500 (Eco+/Eco/Bright mode)
Weight / Dimensions (W x D x H)  2.2 kg / 288 x 220 x 84mm
Projection Lens  F/2.5 - 2.67; f=21.8 - 23.98mm, 1.1x Manual Zoom
Throw Ratio  1.55 - 1.7:1 (Projection Distance:Image Width)
Projection Distance  1.2 - 12m
Image Size  0.83 - 9.13m (32.77” - 359.44”) Diagonal 16:10
Display Technology  Single 0.65” WXGA DC3 DMD chip DLP
® Technology  
by Texas Instruments
Remote Control  Full function remote with, mouse controls and direct source 
selecting 
Inputs  HDMI 
2 x 15 Pin D-Sub VGA                  Component via adaptor 
S-Video 4 Pin Mini Din 
Composite RCA 
3.5mm Audio Mini Jack 
USB (remote mouse)
Control  RS232 - 9 Pin D-sub
OUTPUT   15 Pin D-Sub VGA 
3.5mm Audio Mini Jack
Audio  2W Speaker   
Aspect Ratio  16:10 Native, 16:9/4:3 Compatible 
Keystone Correction  ± 40° Vertical
On Screen Display  18 Languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, 
Portuguese, Polish, Dutch, Russian, Finnish, Swedish, 
Greek, Norwegian/Danish, Hungarian, Czech, Turkish, 
Arabic & Farsi 
Video Compatibility  PAL SECAM 576i/p, NTSC 480i/p, HD 720p/1080i/1080p
Uniformity   85%   
Displayable Colours  1.07 Billion 
Horizontal Scan Rate  15.4 - 91.1kHz
Power Supply  100 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz 
Power Consumption  275W BRIGHT mode < 0.5W Standby mode 
220W ECO mode < 0.5W Standby mode 
200W ECO
+ mode < 0.5W Standby mode 
Operating Conditions   Operating: 5 - 40˚C, 85% Humidity (Max),  
3000m Altitude (Max)   
Security  Security Bar, Kensington Lock Port, Password Protection
Standard Accessories  Soft Carry Bag, AC Power Cord, VGA Cable, Full Function 
Remote, Batteries x 2, Quick Start Guide, CD User Manual, 
Warranty Card
RoHS  Compliant 
Lamp Warranty  6 months or 1000 hours - whichever comes sooner
Warranty  Warranty may vary by country. Please see  
www.optomaeurope.com or ask your local  
supplier for details
Colour Guarantee
3  5 Years 
3D Support  120Hz frame sequential 3D for resolutions up to 720p. 
60Hz field sequential 3D for resolutions up to 480i 
3D Viewing  Requires Optoma DLP
® Link™ active shutter glasses – 
sold separately 
3D Compatibility  The 3D features of Optoma projectors can only be used  
with compatible 3D content. Typical applications include  
use with 3D educational or 3D design and modelling 
systems. Support for 3D TV broadcast systems, (SKY in the 
UK), Blu-ray 3D™ and 3D games from the Sony
® PS3   
or Microsoft® Xbox 360 will require the Optoma 3D-XL   
that is available separately. 
Optoma Europe Ltd.
42 Caxton Way, Watford Business Park, Watford, Hertfordshire, UK. WD18 8QZ
www.optoma.eu
*Depends on projector model and lamp.1Brightness and lamp lifetime will vary depending on selected projector mode, environmental conditions and usage. As is common with all lamp based projectors, brightness will decrease over the lamp lifetime. 2Typical lamp 
life achieved through testing. Will vary according to operational use and environmental conditions. 3Optoma guarantees that in normal use, Optoma DLP® colour quality will be indistinguishable from when new. Exclusions: (a) Guarantee is voided if the projector   
is subject to damage through misuse. (b) Guarantee may be void in industrial or commercial entertainment environments where d\
ust or smoke is excessive (c) Guarantee will not apply if lamp brightness is below 50% due to wear or if the projector is not\
 working 
due to other faults. (d) Over time worn lamps within all projector types will show a slight colour variance. Copyright © 2012, Optoma Europe Ltd. All other product names and company names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks  or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Crestron
®, the Crestron and RoomView® logo are registered trademarks of Crestron Electronics, Inc. Errors and omissions excepted, all specifications are subject to change without notice. DLP®, BrilliantColor™ 
and the DLP logo are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments. All images of products are for representation purposes only. Whilst every care is taken to provide accurate images of our products, actual products may differ slightly. Some product images may  have been digitally altered by us to add an Optoma logo to the front panel. Optoma reserves the right to amend or alter actual product or product images without notice. Some images may be simulated.
EAsy to usE rEmotE controL
Exceptional Connectivity / Multiple Terminals EW556 Remote Control
1 Power
2  Mouse select
3  Source
4  Re-sync
5  left mouse click
6  Right mouse click
7  Mouse control
8  Display mode
9  Page up/down control
10  Vertical keystone correction
11  Volume control
12  Brightness
13  Menu
14  Direct input source select
15  Eco AV mute
16  Eco
+
17 3D control
EW556 Connections
18 USB (Remote mouse)
19  HDMi
20  Video
21  S-Video
22  VgA out
23  VgA 1
24  RS232
25  Audio in
26  VgA 2
27  KensingtonTM lock
28  Audio out
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