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... menu settings. There is cooling down arrows (Sync+/Sync-) Left, right arrows (Tracking-/ Tracking+) Enter Resize AV/Mute - PowerLite 5550C/7550C Multimedia Projector 9/99 The function may be connected to select menu options. Turns the projector's audio and video output off . ...lamp light temperature light Enter button Although you must be a factory default, or you if a serious problem occurs. Allow about its assigned function. EPSON PowerLite 5550C/7550C Multimedia Projector This table summarizes the functions on the control panel. Displays or hides the active menu....
... menu settings. There is cooling down arrows (Sync+/Sync-) Left, right arrows (Tracking-/ Tracking+) Enter Resize AV/Mute - PowerLite 5550C/7550C Multimedia Projector 9/99 The function may be connected to select menu options. Turns the projector's audio and video output off . ...lamp light temperature light Enter button Although you must be a factory default, or you if a serious problem occurs. Allow about its assigned function. EPSON PowerLite 5550C/7550C Multimedia Projector This table summarizes the functions on the control panel. Displays or hides the active menu....
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...lamp has burned out. There's a problem with each replacement lamp (part number ELPLP07). 5. Cleaning the Air Filter Clean the air filter at the top so that the filter is not cleaned periodically, it . EPSON PowerLite 5550C/7550C Multimedia Projector Projector Lamp Light Light status... Orange and red flashing alternately Steady red Flashing red Off Meaning Projector lamp needs to cool. 2. Lamp is a problem with dust, preventing proper ventilation. If...
...lamp has burned out. There's a problem with each replacement lamp (part number ELPLP07). 5. Cleaning the Air Filter Clean the air filter at the top so that the filter is not cleaned periodically, it . EPSON PowerLite 5550C/7550C Multimedia Projector Projector Lamp Light Light status... Orange and red flashing alternately Steady red Flashing red Off Meaning Projector lamp needs to cool. 2. Lamp is a problem with dust, preventing proper ventilation. If...
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..., costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by Epson America, Inc. No part of this publication may be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of their respective owners. EPSON and PowerLite are for damages resulting from the use of any options or...
..., costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by Epson America, Inc. No part of this publication may be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of their respective owners. EPSON and PowerLite are for damages resulting from the use of any options or...
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... of fluorescent lighting are used. The projector may not respond to avoid any fluorescent lights. p Other equipment that emits infrared energy. These conditions commonly cause problems for most infrared-controlled equipment. p Close any cover on power; If the remote control still does not work properly, remember you can severely injure you...
... of fluorescent lighting are used. The projector may not respond to avoid any fluorescent lights. p Other equipment that emits infrared energy. These conditions commonly cause problems for most infrared-controlled equipment. p Close any cover on power; If the remote control still does not work properly, remember you can severely injure you...
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... 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 Index 159 viii Contents
... 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 Index 159 viii Contents
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... Link III cables and use the optional ELP Link III software. Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting," describes how to interpret your projector to do when you encounter specific problems. Chapter 7, "Technical Specifications," lists the projector's technical specifications. Chapter 1, "Setting Up the Projector," gives step-by-step instructions for connecting your projector's warning lights... This manual describes how to both projectors. Chapter 2, "Using the Projector," gets you how to use the projector's built-in menus to use the EPSON PowerLite 5550C and PowerLite 7550C projectors.
... Link III cables and use the optional ELP Link III software. Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting," describes how to interpret your projector to do when you encounter specific problems. Chapter 7, "Technical Specifications," lists the projector's technical specifications. Chapter 1, "Setting Up the Projector," gives step-by-step instructions for connecting your projector's warning lights... This manual describes how to both projectors. Chapter 2, "Using the Projector," gets you how to use the projector's built-in menus to use the EPSON PowerLite 5550C and PowerLite 7550C projectors.
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Where to Get Help 7 Electronic Support Services Service World Wide Web EPSON Internet FTP Site EPSON Forum on CompuServe® Access From the Internet, you can't resolve the problem, EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support services and automated telephone services 24 hours a day, as the password. If you 're having trouble setting up or...
Where to Get Help 7 Electronic Support Services Service World Wide Web EPSON Internet FTP Site EPSON Forum on CompuServe® Access From the Internet, you can't resolve the problem, EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support services and automated telephone services 24 hours a day, as the password. If you 're having trouble setting up or...
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Where to Get Help 9 sales only). p Computer configuration p Description of the problem You can purchase accessories from EPSON Accessories at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. or visit our web site at (800) 873-7766; In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.
Where to Get Help 9 sales only). p Computer configuration p Description of the problem You can purchase accessories from EPSON Accessories at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. or visit our web site at (800) 873-7766; In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.
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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 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.
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Allow about 30 seconds. The projector is an internal projector problem, or the power to the projector has been cut off. There is warming up. The projector is plugged in, but not projecting.) Power and projector lamp are on. Power Light Light status Steady orange Steady green Flashing green Flashing orange Off Meaning The projector is in sleep mode. (The projector is cooling down. Projector Status Lights 67
Allow about 30 seconds. The projector is an internal projector problem, or the power to the projector has been cut off. There is warming up. The projector is plugged in, but not projecting.) Power and projector lamp are on. Power Light Light status Steady orange Steady green Flashing green Flashing orange Off Meaning The projector is in sleep mode. (The projector is cooling down. Projector Status Lights 67
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Steady red Projector lamp has burned out. The projector is functioning normally. Flashing red There's a problem with the cooling fan or temperature sensor. Projector has turned off automatically because of overheating. Off The lamp is functioning normally. 68..." on page 134 for instructions. Temperature Light Light status Flashing orange Steady red Flashing red Off Meaning Projector is too hot. There's a problem with the projector lamp, lamp power supply, or lamp fuse, or a circuit malfunctioned in the projector. Projector Lamp Light Light status Meaning Orange...
Steady red Projector lamp has burned out. The projector is functioning normally. Flashing red There's a problem with the cooling fan or temperature sensor. Projector has turned off automatically because of overheating. Off The lamp is functioning normally. 68..." on page 134 for instructions. Temperature Light Light status Flashing orange Steady red Flashing red Off Meaning Projector is too hot. There's a problem with the projector lamp, lamp power supply, or lamp fuse, or a circuit malfunctioned in the projector. Projector Lamp Light Light status Meaning Orange...
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...-purpose button (remote) to clear the confirmation screen without changing any settings. Then adjust the tracking and sync settings. Select this does not resolve the problem, try setting your mind, select No and then press a multipurpose button (remote) or the Enter button (control panel) to display the confirmation screen. The projector...
...-purpose button (remote) to clear the confirmation screen without changing any settings. Then adjust the tracking and sync settings. Select this does not resolve the problem, try setting your mind, select No and then press a multipurpose button (remote) or the Enter button (control panel) to display the confirmation screen. The projector...
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... can use the Projector Setting dialog box to do the following: p Change projector settings p Test projector performance p Enhance details in your projected image by correcting problems with tone (gamma correction) p Create a custom logo to use these functions, see "Modifying Functions" on page 104. To cancel or end a function during a presentation, click...
... can use the Projector Setting dialog box to do the following: p Change projector settings p Test projector performance p Enhance details in your projected image by correcting problems with tone (gamma correction) p Create a custom logo to use these functions, see "Modifying Functions" on page 104. To cancel or end a function during a presentation, click...
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6 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to interpret your projector's warning lights and what to do if any of the projector's warning lights come on page 144 tells you encounter problems. It's divided into the following sections: p "Using the Online Help Menu" on page 140 describes how to use the projector's online help for problems with the Remote Control" on . p "Problems with the image or sound. p "Problems with the Projector" on page 141 tells you what to do if the projector is not responding to do when you what to remote control commands. 139
6 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to interpret your projector's warning lights and what to do if any of the projector's warning lights come on page 144 tells you encounter problems. It's divided into the following sections: p "Using the Online Help Menu" on page 140 describes how to use the projector's online help for problems with the Remote Control" on . p "Problems with the image or sound. p "Problems with the Projector" on page 141 tells you what to do if the projector is not responding to do when you what to remote control commands. 139
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...Troubleshooting If none of the suggestions solve the problem, call your problem. If you can resolve some of the problems listed above, you can make adjustments within the Help menu to your dealer or contact EPSON as icons in the help for the following problems: p No image appears on the screen p... Online Help Menu The online Help menu provides useful information that apply to correct the problem. p "Problems with the Image or Sound" on page 145 describes what to do if you have a problem, check the appropriate section and follow all suggestions that can 't project an image, if...
...Troubleshooting If none of the suggestions solve the problem, call your problem. If you can resolve some of the problems listed above, you can make adjustments within the Help menu to your dealer or contact EPSON as icons in the help for the following problems: p No image appears on the screen p... Online Help Menu The online Help menu provides useful information that apply to correct the problem. p "Problems with the Image or Sound" on page 145 describes what to do if you have a problem, check the appropriate section and follow all suggestions that can 't project an image, if...
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power light projector lamp light temperature light Problems with projector operation. 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 . Then plug the power cord back in and turn it off and unplug it. Problems with the Projector If you to problems with the Projector 141
power light projector lamp light temperature light Problems with projector operation. 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 . Then plug the power cord back in and turn it off and unplug it. Problems with the Projector If you to problems with the Projector 141
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...for information on . The projector is too hot. There's an internal projector problem, or the power to the projector has been cut off automatically because of overheating. There's a problem with the projector lamp, lamp power supply, or a lamp fuse; There's a problem with the cooling fan or temperature sensor. The projector is warming up... a circuit malfunction in sleep mode. The projector is cooling down. The lamp needs to do when you see these warning lights or encounter other specific problems with the projector. 142 6 • Troubleshooting Allow about 30 seconds.
...for information on . The projector is too hot. There's an internal projector problem, or the power to the projector has been cut off automatically because of overheating. There's a problem with the projector lamp, lamp power supply, or a lamp fuse; There's a problem with the cooling fan or temperature sensor. The projector is warming up... a circuit malfunction in sleep mode. The projector is cooling down. The lamp needs to do when you see these warning lights or encounter other specific problems with the projector. 142 6 • Troubleshooting Allow about 30 seconds.
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... off. The projector is cooling down. w The projector screen is blank and the lamp is blocking the ventilation vents. The air filter may be clogged. Problems with the Projector 143 To resume, make sure the video signal is red. Let the projector cool for a few minutes, then turn the projector on...
... off. The projector is cooling down. w The projector screen is blank and the lamp is blocking the ventilation vents. The air filter may be clogged. Problems with the Projector 143 To resume, make sure the video signal is red. Let the projector cool for a few minutes, then turn the projector on...
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...Light that emits infrared energy, such as a wireless mouse, make sure the projector's mouse cable is too strong, or certain types of direct sunlight. Problems with the Remote Control w The projector doesn't respond to the infrared receiver. Turn off any fluorescent lighting. If you are using the remote as ...or the main cable if you are using ELP Link III). If the projector continues to overheat after you clean the air filter, the problem may be caused by damage to perform any servicing other than the maintenance procedures explained in Chapter 5. See page 59 for ELP Link ...
...Light that emits infrared energy, such as a wireless mouse, make sure the projector's mouse cable is too strong, or certain types of direct sunlight. Problems with the Remote Control w The projector doesn't respond to the infrared receiver. Turn off any fluorescent lighting. If you are using the remote as ...or the main cable if you are using ELP Link III). If the projector continues to overheat after you clean the air filter, the problem may be caused by damage to perform any servicing other than the maintenance procedures explained in Chapter 5. See page 59 for ELP Link ...
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... choose another image source. The correct image source may not be selected. If necessary, you can change the COM port from the Option menu. Problems with the Image or Sound w No image appears on your computer are securely connected, as a blank screen. Some screen savers appear as described ...w A screen saver appears on the remote control or the control panel to stop the screen saver. See page 101 for ELP Link III). Problems with the Image or Sound 145 You should disable any screen savers on the screen. Also make sure you selected the correct COM (communication) ...
... choose another image source. The correct image source may not be selected. If necessary, you can change the COM port from the Option menu. Problems with the Image or Sound w No image appears on your computer are securely connected, as a blank screen. Some screen savers appear as described ...w A screen saver appears on the remote control or the control panel to stop the screen saver. See page 101 for ELP Link III). Problems with the Image or Sound 145 You should disable any screen savers on the screen. Also make sure you selected the correct COM (communication) ...