Product Brochure
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... stereo sound system. Plus, the EPSON PowerLite 5550C is the ultraportable projector you 've got a pretty good idea why the EPSON PowerLite® 5550C is equipped with its single LCD or DLP system counterparts. And, if you're thinking of lighting conditions. • Exclusive SizeWise resizing technology Supports XGA (1024 x 768), SVGA (800 x 600) and VGA (640 x 480) computers. • Ultra High Efficiency (UHE) 120W lamp Runs...
... stereo sound system. Plus, the EPSON PowerLite 5550C is the ultraportable projector you 've got a pretty good idea why the EPSON PowerLite® 5550C is equipped with its single LCD or DLP system counterparts. And, if you're thinking of lighting conditions. • Exclusive SizeWise resizing technology Supports XGA (1024 x 768), SVGA (800 x 600) and VGA (640 x 480) computers. • Ultra High Efficiency (UHE) 120W lamp Runs...
Product Brochure
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... H Sync 15-68 kHz V Sync 50-85 Hz Video Signal RGB (PC) Video signal level Analog RGB Sync. signal level Separate H, V Composite Sync. SP ECI F IC ATION S Projection System EPSON Original Prism technology LCD Panel Seiko Epson SVGA 0.9" Poly-Silicon TFT Active-matrix Number of Pixels 1,440,000 pixels (800 x 600) x 3 panels Pixel Arrangement Stripe Lens Manual zoom lens, focus 1:3:1 zoom, F=1.7- 2.0, f=38- 49mm Lamp UHE (Ultra High Efficiency) 120W (user replaceable) Can last about 5 years (Based on green...
... H Sync 15-68 kHz V Sync 50-85 Hz Video Signal RGB (PC) Video signal level Analog RGB Sync. signal level Separate H, V Composite Sync. SP ECI F IC ATION S Projection System EPSON Original Prism technology LCD Panel Seiko Epson SVGA 0.9" Poly-Silicon TFT Active-matrix Number of Pixels 1,440,000 pixels (800 x 600) x 3 panels Pixel Arrangement Stripe Lens Manual zoom lens, focus 1:3:1 zoom, F=1.7- 2.0, f=38- 49mm Lamp UHE (Ultra High Efficiency) 120W (user replaceable) Can last about 5 years (Based on green...
Product Information Guide
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EPSON PowerLite 5550C/7550C Multimedia Projector status lights control panel speakers zoom ring focus ring rear feet hand strap connectors hand strap slider button infrared receiver foot adjust levers adjustable foot power switch S-Video In Video In Computer Out Left Audio Computer In AC inlet Right Audio Repeater Mouse/Com Audio Out Audio In Projector Specifications General Type of display Size of liquid crystal panels Lens Resolution Poly-silicon Thin Film Transistor (TFT), active matrix Diagonal: 0.9 inches (22.9 mm) F = 1.7-2.0, f = 37...
EPSON PowerLite 5550C/7550C Multimedia Projector status lights control panel speakers zoom ring focus ring rear feet hand strap connectors hand strap slider button infrared receiver foot adjust levers adjustable foot power switch S-Video In Video In Computer Out Left Audio Computer In AC inlet Right Audio Repeater Mouse/Com Audio Out Audio In Projector Specifications General Type of display Size of liquid crystal panels Lens Resolution Poly-silicon Thin Film Transistor (TFT), active matrix Diagonal: 0.9 inches (22.9 mm) F = 1.7-2.0, f = 37...
Product Information Guide
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...Resizes the image on the remote control. Button Power Source Menu Up, down . Switches the input source between computer and video. Adjusts projector to various computer graphic signals (tracking adjustment). Also lets you navigate the menus. Correct vertical fuzzy lines by matching the projector's internal clock to match computer signal. Adjusts the volume. Displays the Help menu. Using the Control Panel power light projector lamp light temperature light Enter button Although you must use its operating status. Caution: A red indicator warns you can assign a new one with...
...Resizes the image on the remote control. Button Power Source Menu Up, down . Switches the input source between computer and video. Adjusts projector to various computer graphic signals (tracking adjustment). Also lets you navigate the menus. Correct vertical fuzzy lines by matching the projector's internal clock to match computer signal. Adjusts the volume. Displays the Help menu. Using the Control Panel power light projector lamp light temperature light Enter button Although you must use its operating status. Caution: A red indicator warns you can assign a new one with...
Product Information Guide
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.... 2. Use a small vacuum cleaner designed for the bulb to clean the filter. Projector has turned off the projector and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. 2. The projector is too hot. If it is flashing orange and red alternately t The message LAMP REPLACE appears on the screen when the projector lamp comes on the lamp cover. Replace the air filter cover. 6. this position keeps dust from the cover.) 2 air filter tab 1 9/99 2 1 PowerLite 5550C/7550C Multimedia Projector - 5 Lamp is attached to be replaced. If...
.... 2. Use a small vacuum cleaner designed for the bulb to clean the filter. Projector has turned off the projector and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. 2. The projector is too hot. If it is flashing orange and red alternately t The message LAMP REPLACE appears on the screen when the projector lamp comes on the lamp cover. Replace the air filter cover. 6. this position keeps dust from the cover.) 2 air filter tab 1 9/99 2 1 PowerLite 5550C/7550C Multimedia Projector - 5 Lamp is attached to be replaced. If...
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...CPD 8319 EPSON PowerLite 5550C/7550C Portable Guide TBD EPSON PowerLite 5550C/7550C Multimedia Projector Service Manual PL-ELP5550C EPSON PowerLite 5550C Multimedia Projector Parts Price List PL-ELP7550 EPSON PowerLite 7550C Multimedia Projector Parts Price List Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for Macintosh (includes ELP Link III ELPSW04 software and cables) Mac adapter set ELPAP01 Portable projection screen ELPSC06 6 - Lift up the handle and pull out the lamp assembly. 6. Technical Information Bulletins None. Replace the lamp cover and...
...CPD 8319 EPSON PowerLite 5550C/7550C Portable Guide TBD EPSON PowerLite 5550C/7550C Multimedia Projector Service Manual PL-ELP5550C EPSON PowerLite 5550C Multimedia Projector Parts Price List PL-ELP7550 EPSON PowerLite 7550C Multimedia Projector Parts Price List Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for Macintosh (includes ELP Link III ELPSW04 software and cables) Mac adapter set ELPAP01 Portable projection screen ELPSC06 6 - Lift up the handle and pull out the lamp assembly. 6. Technical Information Bulletins None. Replace the lamp cover and...
User Manual
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... Address System 45 Turning the Equipment On and Off 46 Turning the Projector On and Off 46 Sleep Mode 48 2 Using the Projector 49 Positioning the Projector 51 Calculating Image Size and Projection Distance 52 Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image 54 Resizing the Projected Image 56 Controlling the Projector 57 Using the Remote Control 58 Using the Control Panel 63 Projector Status Lights 65 Power Light 65 Projector Lamp Light 66 Temperature Light 66 3 Adjusting Projector Settings 67 Accessing the Main Menu 69 Changing a Menu Setting 70 Adjusting Video...
... Address System 45 Turning the Equipment On and Off 46 Turning the Projector On and Off 46 Sleep Mode 48 2 Using the Projector 49 Positioning the Projector 51 Calculating Image Size and Projection Distance 52 Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image 54 Resizing the Projected Image 56 Controlling the Projector 57 Using the Remote Control 58 Using the Control Panel 63 Projector Status Lights 65 Power Light 65 Projector Lamp Light 66 Temperature Light 66 3 Adjusting Projector Settings 67 Accessing the Main Menu 69 Changing a Menu Setting 70 Adjusting Video...
User Manual
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Using the Projector Setting Dialog Box 116 Using the Quick Change Toolbar 118 Changing Projector Settings 118 Testing Projector Performance 124 Running ELP Link III Without the Projector 129 5 Maintenance 131 Cleaning the Lens 132 Cleaning the Projector Case 132 Cleaning the Air Filter 133 Replacing the Lamp 134 Transporting the Projector 137 6 Troubleshooting 139 Using the Online Help Menu 140 Problems with the Projector 141 Problems with the Remote Control 144 Problems with the Image or Sound 145 7 Technical Specifications 149 Glossary 155...
Using the Projector Setting Dialog Box 116 Using the Quick Change Toolbar 118 Changing Projector Settings 118 Testing Projector Performance 124 Running ELP Link III Without the Projector 129 5 Maintenance 131 Cleaning the Lens 132 Cleaning the Projector Case 132 Cleaning the Air Filter 133 Replacing the Lamp 134 Transporting the Projector 137 6 Troubleshooting 139 Using the Online Help Menu 140 Problems with the Projector 141 Problems with the Remote Control 144 Problems with the Image or Sound 145 7 Technical Specifications 149 Glossary 155...
User Manual
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... instructions for connecting your projector to a computer, video, or audio source, and turning on the remote control and control panel. A Glossary and Index are provided at the end of the manual. 4 Introduction Chapter 5, "Maintenance," describes how to both projectors. Chapter 3, "Adjusting Projector Settings," shows you encounter specific problems. Chapter 7, "Technical Specifications," lists the projector's technical specifications. Except where noted, the instructions apply to perform limited maintenance, such as replacing the lamp or cleaning the air filter. Chapter 4, "Using...
... instructions for connecting your projector to a computer, video, or audio source, and turning on the remote control and control panel. A Glossary and Index are provided at the end of the manual. 4 Introduction Chapter 5, "Maintenance," describes how to both projectors. Chapter 3, "Adjusting Projector Settings," shows you encounter specific problems. Chapter 7, "Technical Specifications," lists the projector's technical specifications. Except where noted, the instructions apply to perform limited maintenance, such as replacing the lamp or cleaning the air filter. Chapter 4, "Using...
User Manual
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... into the lens. Allow about two minutes as the projector warms up , this light remains green. This can damage your eyes. The fan remains on and the power light flashes orange for about 30 seconds for an extended time may cause an afterimage to stop projecting images, press the Power button again. When the projector is projected. 3. power light projector lamp light temperature light 50 1 • Setting Up the Projector The power light flashes green as the projector cools down...
... into the lens. Allow about two minutes as the projector warms up , this light remains green. This can damage your eyes. The fan remains on and the power light flashes orange for about 30 seconds for an extended time may cause an afterimage to stop projecting images, press the Power button again. When the projector is projected. 3. power light projector lamp light temperature light 50 1 • Setting Up the Projector The power light flashes green as the projector cools down...
User Manual
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... to remove flicker. Volume + Adjusts the volume. Source Switches the input source between computer and video. Also let you navigate menus. Controlling the Projector 65 Enter Selects a menu option. See page 56 for details. See "Using the Online Help Menu" on again-clears all special effects, and displays a black, blue, or user-defined logo screen. - Menu Displays or hides the active menu. AV/Mute Turns the projector's audio and video output off . Change menu settings. Help Displays the Help menu. Button Power Function Turns the projector lamp...
... to remove flicker. Volume + Adjusts the volume. Source Switches the input source between computer and video. Also let you navigate menus. Controlling the Projector 65 Enter Selects a menu option. See page 56 for details. See "Using the Online Help Menu" on again-clears all special effects, and displays a black, blue, or user-defined logo screen. - Menu Displays or hides the active menu. AV/Mute Turns the projector's audio and video output off . Change menu settings. Help Displays the Help menu. Button Power Function Turns the projector lamp...
User Manual
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See Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting," for what to do if a warning light comes on top of the projector tell you if a serious problem occurs. power light projector lamp light temperature light Caution: A red light warns you about its operating status. Projector Status Lights The lights on . 66 2 • Using the Projector
See Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting," for what to do if a warning light comes on top of the projector tell you if a serious problem occurs. power light projector lamp light temperature light Caution: A red light warns you about its operating status. Projector Status Lights The lights on . 66 2 • Using the Projector
User Manual
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There is cooling down. The projector is an internal projector problem, or the power to the projector has been cut off. Projector Status Lights 67 Power Light Light status Steady orange Steady green Flashing green Flashing orange Off Meaning The projector is in sleep mode. (The projector is warming up. The projector is plugged in, but not projecting.) Power and projector lamp are on. Allow about 30 seconds.
There is cooling down. The projector is an internal projector problem, or the power to the projector has been cut off. Projector Status Lights 67 Power Light Light status Steady orange Steady green Flashing green Flashing orange Off Meaning The projector is in sleep mode. (The projector is warming up. The projector is plugged in, but not projecting.) Power and projector lamp are on. Allow about 30 seconds.
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...Projector lamp has burned out. Temperature Light Light status Flashing orange Steady red Flashing red Off Meaning Projector is functioning normally. 68 2 • Using the Projector The projector is too hot. Projector Lamp Light Light status Meaning Orange and red The lamp needs to project images. See "Replacing the Lamp" on flashing alternately page 134 for instructions. Off The lamp is functioning normally. See "Replacing the Lamp" on page 134 for instructions. Flashing red There's a problem with the cooling fan or temperature sensor. Projector has turned...
...Projector lamp has burned out. Temperature Light Light status Flashing orange Steady red Flashing red Off Meaning Projector is functioning normally. 68 2 • Using the Projector The projector is too hot. Projector Lamp Light Light status Meaning Orange and red The lamp needs to project images. See "Replacing the Lamp" on flashing alternately page 134 for instructions. Off The lamp is functioning normally. See "Replacing the Lamp" on page 134 for instructions. Flashing red There's a problem with the cooling fan or temperature sensor. Projector has turned...
User Manual
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... work with the keyboard's function keys, or by using the serial mouse cable that came with your laptop's manual for your computer, connect the 9-pin end of the PS/2 mouse cable that came with your ELP Link III kit instead of the main cable. If you have to set the display to install the software. 4. Note: If your computer uses a serial mouse, perform steps 5 and 6 using a setup...
... work with the keyboard's function keys, or by using the serial mouse cable that came with your laptop's manual for your computer, connect the 9-pin end of the PS/2 mouse cable that came with your ELP Link III kit instead of the main cable. If you have to set the display to install the software. 4. Note: If your computer uses a serial mouse, perform steps 5 and 6 using a setup...
User Manual
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... remove or if the filter is flashing orange and red alternately. Plug the power cord back into the electrical outlet. Note: An air filter comes with each replacement lamp. p The message LAMP REPLACE appears on the screen when the projector lamp comes on. Contact your dealer or call EPSON Accessories at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S sales only). It's time to replace the lamp when: p The projected image gets darker or starts to clean the filter. Replace the air filter cover. 6. Request part number...
... remove or if the filter is flashing orange and red alternately. Plug the power cord back into the electrical outlet. Note: An air filter comes with each replacement lamp. p The message LAMP REPLACE appears on the screen when the projector lamp comes on. Contact your dealer or call EPSON Accessories at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S sales only). It's time to replace the lamp when: p The projected image gets darker or starts to clean the filter. Replace the air filter cover. 6. Request part number...
User Manual
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power light projector lamp light temperature light Problems with projector operation. Problems with the Projector If you to problems with the Projector 141 Then plug the power cord back in and turn it off and unplug it. These lights alert you have problems with the projector, first turn the projector back on top of the projector. If this doesn't solve the problem, check the lights on .
power light projector lamp light temperature light Problems with projector operation. Problems with the Projector If you to problems with the Projector 141 Then plug the power cord back in and turn it off and unplug it. These lights alert you have problems with the projector, first turn the projector back on top of the projector. If this doesn't solve the problem, check the lights on .
User Manual
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... the video signal is red. Replace the projector lamp as described in "Replacing the Lamp" on . The projector is overheating, which turns the lamp off . Let the projector cool for awhile. Clean it as described in "Cleaning the Air Filter" on page 133, then let the projector cool for a few minutes, then turn it back on . w The power light doesn't come on page 134. Turn the projector off, check that the power cable is securely connected both...
... the video signal is red. Replace the projector lamp as described in "Replacing the Lamp" on . The projector is overheating, which turns the lamp off . Let the projector cool for awhile. Clean it as described in "Cleaning the Air Filter" on page 133, then let the projector cool for a few minutes, then turn it back on . w The power light doesn't come on page 134. Turn the projector off, check that the power cable is securely connected both...
User Manual
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... (PowerLite 5550C) or 1024 × 768 (PowerLite 7550C), the projector resizes the image. w The message NO SIGNAL is not connected to modify your software manual for a different resolution. In Windows 3.x, use the dialog box to both the projector and the image source. 146 6 • Troubleshooting If the computer output is displayed. In the Monitors & Sound screen, select a resolution from the computer, or the signal isn't reaching the projector. For supported display settings, see "Supported Computers and Monitor Displays...
... (PowerLite 5550C) or 1024 × 768 (PowerLite 7550C), the projector resizes the image. w The message NO SIGNAL is not connected to modify your software manual for a different resolution. In Windows 3.x, use the dialog box to both the projector and the image source. 146 6 • Troubleshooting If the computer output is displayed. In the Monitors & Sound screen, select a resolution from the computer, or the signal isn't reaching the projector. For supported display settings, see "Supported Computers and Monitor Displays...
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... 53 connecting, 23 to 45, 87 to 95 controlling, 57 to 64 focusing, 54 to 56 hanging from the ceiling, 52, 77, 123 lamp specifications, 150 maintaining, 131 to 136 parts identified, 50 positioning, 51 to 52 positioning the screen image, 54 to 56, 72, 120 problems, 141 to 144 setting up, 16 to 48 settings, changing, 70 to 71, 118 to 123 status lights...
... 53 connecting, 23 to 45, 87 to 95 controlling, 57 to 64 focusing, 54 to 56 hanging from the ceiling, 52, 77, 123 lamp specifications, 150 maintaining, 131 to 136 parts identified, 50 positioning, 51 to 52 positioning the screen image, 54 to 56, 72, 120 problems, 141 to 144 setting up, 16 to 48 settings, changing, 70 to 71, 118 to 123 status lights...
