Epson PowerLite Cinema 550 Product Information Guide
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1. 720 pixels and you want to display it at its original pixel size Wide Tele Zoom ring Focus ring Epson PowerLite Cinema 550 11 05 Epson PowerLite Cinema 550 7 When you select an Aspect setting the resolution at which the image displays depends on the currently active picture source The resolutions for all video formats and aspect ratio settings are listed below Analog TV composite video or S video Format Aspect setting Normal 4 3 Zoom 16 9 Squeeze Wide 16 9 Through 4 3 Squeeze Through 16 9 NTSC 960 720 1280 720 1280 720 596 446 794 446 PAL or SECAM 960 720 1280 720 1280 720 708 528 944 528 Digital component video Format Signal name Aspect setting Normal Zoom Squeeze Wide Through Squeeze Through SDTV 480i 480p 576i 576p 4 3 960 720 960 720 960 720 960 720 16 9 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 16 9 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 16 9 1280 760 1280 760 1280 760 1280 760 4 3 596 446 596 446 708 528 708 528 16 9 794 446 794 446 944 528 944 528 HDTV 720p 1080i 16 9 1280 720 1280 720 16 9 1176 664 Digital RGB video Format Signal name Aspect setting Normal Zoom Squeeze Wide Through Squeeze Through SDTV 480i 480p 576i 576p 960 72. RGB HDMI port TM Power switch Power button Warning light Keystone correction buttons correct shape of non rectangular images Source button switches input source Esc button exits current menu item Aspect button switches aspect ratio Menu button displays on screen menu Select button selects menu options Power light Epson PowerLite Cinema 550 2 Epson PowerLite Cinema 550 11 05 Electrical Rated frequency 50 60 Hz Power supply 100 to 120 V 2 7 A 200 to 240 V 1 2 A Power consumption Operating 245 W max Standby 4 W Environmental Temperature Operating 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C non condensing Storage 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C Humidity Operating 20 to 80 RH non condensing Storage 10 to 90 RH non condensing Operating altitude 7500 feet 2280 meters Safety United States FCC Part 15B Class B DoC UL60950 Third Edition Canada ICES 003 Class B CSA C22 2 No 60950 Positioning the Projector You can install the projector for these viewing setups When projecting from an overhead position reorient the image by selecting the Front Ceiling Projection option Image Size and Projection Distance The maximum size of the image is determined by the distance from the projector s lens to the screen Depending on how you use the Zoom and other settings the actual size may be smaller To determine the exact image size when you know the pro
3. the invisible residue left by the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp Follow these steps to replace the lamp 1 Press the P Power button and wait for the light to stop flashing 2 Turn off the power switch on the back of the projector and unplug the power cord and any cables 3 If the projector has been on let it cool for about an hour 4 Press in the latches securing the lamp cover and lift off the cover Epson PowerLite Cinema 550 10 Epson PowerLite Cinema 550 11 05 5 Loosen the two screws securing the lamp they don t come all the way out 6 Grasp the lamp as shown and pull it straight out Warning The lamp s in this product contain mercury Please consult your state and local regulations regarding disposal or recycling Do not put in the trash 7 Gently insert the new lamp and tighten its screws Caution Don t touch the glass portion of the lamp assembly Touching the glass could result in premature lamp failure 8 Replace the cover The projector won t work if the lamp cover is open or loose 9 Reset the lamp usage timer as described in the next section Resetting the Lamp Timer After installing a new lamp you need to reset the timer so the projector can keep track of how many hours it has been used 1 Press the Menu button on the projector or remote control 2 Use the menu navigation buttons to open the Reset menu then
4. Operation menu 3 Choose from these options Child Lock to disable the P Power button on the projector s control panel unless it is pressed for about 3 seconds Operation Lock to disable all the buttons on the projector s control panel To operate the projector you have to use the remote control 4 Press Menu to exit the menu system Turn off the projector to activate the Child Lock Basic Image Adjustments Once the projector is turned on use these functions to adjust the image Selecting the Image Source If you don t see the image you want press the Source button on the projector or the button on the remote control that corresponds to the port to which your video equipment is connected Digital video formats Format Signal name Resolution Aspect ratio SDTV 480i 480p 576i 576p 960 720 960 720 960 720 960 720 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 HDTV 720p 1080i 1280 720 1280 720 16 9 16 9 Power switch Epson PowerLite Cinema 550 6 Epson PowerLite Cinema 550 11 05 If you press the Source button on the projector you see a menu of available sources Press the u or d button to highlight a source and press the Select button If you select the Input A source using either the remote control or the menu above you may see the Input A menu Press the u or d button to highlight YCbCr for component video with an NTSC signal or YPbPr for component video with an HDTV sig
5. Room for projecting images with vivid color under ordinary room lighting Natural for projecting in subdued lighting increases contrast and makes flesh tones appear more natural Theatre for projecting in subdued lighting enhances the appearance of movies with dark scenes Theatre Black 1 or 2 for projecting in fully darkened rooms sRGB for projecting computer images that conform to the sRGB color standard Choosing the Aspect Ratio Depending on the port to which your equipment is connected your image can be automatically sized to fit on the screen when Auto is selected as the Aspect setting If the image doesn t fit the way you like you may need to set the aspect ratio yourself Press the Aspect button then choose from these settings Normal for standard TV broadcasts computer images or images having a 4 3 aspect ratio Zoom for images recorded in 16 9 wide screen format Wide if you want to expand a 4 3 image to 16 9 so it fills the whole screen This stretches only the right and left sides of the image the central part is unchanged Squeeze for recordings made in a compressed anamorphic 16 9 format sometimes called Squeeze Mode Through if your image is smaller than 1280 720 pixels and you want to display it at its original pixel size without resizing it to fit on the screen Squeeze Through if your image is recorded in Squeeze Mode is smaller than 1280
6. Turn the projector over 5 Then use a small vacuum cleaner designed for computers and other office equipment to clean the filter If you don t have one gently clean the filter using a very soft brush such as an artist s paintbrush If the dirt is difficult to remove or the filter is broken replace it Purchase part number V13H134A09 from an authorized Epson reseller 6 If you need to replace the filter release the tab and lift up the cover 7 Remove the old filter and replace it with a new one 8 To replace the cover insert the tabs and press down until the cover clicks into place Replacing the Lamp The projection lamp lasts from 1700 to 3000 hours depending on usage You can use the Info menu to check how long it s been in use It s time to replace the lamp when The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate The projector s warning light flashes red at half second intervals The message Replace the lamp appears on the screen when you start projecting Note Lamp life results will vary depending on the selected mode environmental conditions and usage Purchase lamp part number V13H010L35 from an authorized Epson reseller Warning Let the lamp cool fully about an hour before replacing it In the unlikely event that the lamp has broken small glass fragments may be present and should be removed carefully to avoid injury Caution Never touch the lamp with your bare hands
7. 20 960 720 960 720 960 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 640 480 640 480 768 576 768 576 853 480 853 480 1024 576 1024 576 HDTV 720p 1080i 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 Computer monitor formats analog RGB Format 4 3 Aspect setting Normal Zoom Squeeze Wide Through Squeeze Through VGA 960 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 640 480 853 480 VESA 960 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 640 480 853 480 SVGA 960 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 800 600 1066 600 XGA 960 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 SXGA 960 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 WXGA 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 MAC13 inch MAC16 inch MAC19 inch 960 720 960 720 960 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 640 480 832 624 853 480 1109 624 Epson PowerLite Cinema 550 8 Epson PowerLite Cinema 550 11 05 Projector Status Lights If your projector isn t working correctly first turn it off wait for the warning light to turn a steady orange turn off the power switch on t
8. C VP21 command codes below ESC VP21 Command Codes You can use an AV controller with a 9 pin null modem serial cable to control the projector You can download the complete ESC VP 21 Communication Manual for home theater projectors from the Epson website at http support epson com Following are some of the available codes Vertical lens shift dial Horizontal lens shift dial 4 33 in 15 98 in 5 18 in 0 45 in 5 63 in 2 32 in 0 75 in Item Command Power ON OFF ON PWR ON OFF PWR OFF A V Mute ON OFF ON MUTE ON OFF MUTE OFF A V Mute selection Black MSEL 00 Blue MSEL 01 User s Logo MSEL 02 11 81 in 2 08 in 6 3 in 12 17 in 3 in Epson PowerLite Cinema 550 4 Epson PowerLite Cinema 550 11 05 Cable Connections You can connect up to five pieces of video equipment to the projector using the ports listed below cables are not included For best results connect your video equipment to the HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface port If your equipment doesn t support HDMI connect it to one of the following ports highest quality listed first Input A for component video S Video or Video composite video Making Other Connections Depending on how you plan to use the projector you may need to connect these additional cables Control RS 232C Connect a computer or AV controller to this port Trigger out port This port outputs a 12 vol
9. Epson PowerLite Cinema 550 11 05 Epson PowerLite Cinema 550 1 Projector Parts Projector Specifications General Type of display Poly silicon Thin Film Transistor TFT active matrix Size of LCD panels Wide 0 7 inches 18 mm Lens F 2 1 to 2 8 f 21 4 to 31 7 mm Zoom ratio 1 1 5 Resolution 1280 720 pixels 720p Brightness 1400 ANSI lumens max Dynamic contrast 3000 1 ratio Image size 30 to 300 inches 0 76 to 7 6 m Projection distance 2 9 to 44 8 feet 0 9 to 13 7 m 16 9 3 5 to 54 8 feet 1 1 to 16 7 m 4 3 Optical aspect ratio 16 9 or 4 3 Keystone correction 15 vertical angle Noise level 32 dB Dynamic color mode 26 dB Theater Black color mode Lamp Type UHE Ultra High Efficiency E TORL Power consumption 170 W Lamp life 1700 to 3000 hours depending on usage Part number V13H010L35 Remote Control Range 30 feet 10 meters Battery AA 2 Dimensions Height 4 9 inches 124 mm Width 16 inches 406 mm Depth 12 2 inches 309 mm Weight 11 5 lb 5 2 kg Control panel Ventilation slots Lens cover Vertical lens shift dial Adjustable foot Infrared receiver Horizontal lens shift dial Zoom ring Focus ring S Video port Input A port component AC power inlet Infrared receiver Kensington lock port Trigger out port D4 port used mainly in Japan Video port Control RS 232C port Input B port
10. ace around and under the projector and nothing is blocking the air filter Clean or replace the air filter if necessary If you are using the projector at an altitude above 4900 feet turn on High Altitude Mode flashing red half second intervals The lamp needs to be replaced Make sure you have a spare lamp handy flashing red at 1 second intervals There is an internal problem Turn off the power switch on the back of the projector and unplug it Then conatct Epson for assistance Power light Warning light Function Hex code Power on 90h Power off 91h Memory 8Bh Color Mode 8Fh Menu 9Ah Aspect 8Ah Up B0h Down B2h Left B3h Right B1h Enter 85h Esc 84h HDMI 73h D4 scart 7Eh Input A 71h Input B 9Dh S Video 9Ch Video 70h Contrast 2Ch Color Temp 2Dh Skin Tone 2Ah Pattern 96h Blank 93h Epson PowerLite Cinema 550 11 05 Epson PowerLite Cinema 550 9 Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter Clean the air filter on the bottom of the projector once every three months or more often in dusty environments If it s not cleaned periodically it can become clogged preventing proper ventilation This can cause overheating and damage the projector 1 Press the P Power button and wait for the P power light to stop flashing 2 Turn off the projector using the power switch on the back 3 Unplug the power cord and disconnect any cables 4
11. he back and unplug it Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector If this doesn t solve the problem check the lights on top of the projector They alert you to possible problems Remote Control and IR Codes Following is an illustration of the remote control along with the IR codes that correspond to the remote control buttons Light Status Action P off Make sure the power switch on the back of the projector is turned on and the power cable is connected securely at both ends P orange The projector is in standby mode You can turn off the power switch on the back to turn off the projector or press the P Power button to turn it on P flashing green The projector is warming up Wait about 30 seconds for a picture to appear P green The projector is operating normally P flashing orange You ve turned off the projector and it s cooling down Wait until the light stops flashing then turn off the power switch in back or press the P Power button to turn it back on flashing orange High speed cooling is in progress If the projector gets too hot again projection stops automatically Make sure there is plenty of space around and under the projector and nothing is blocking the air filter If it continues to overheat clean the air filter see instructions at right red The projector is too hot and the lamp has turned off Wait 5 minutes then turn it back on Make sure there is plenty of sp
12. jection distance or the exact projection distance when you know the desired image size you can use the Projection Distance Calculator You can download this program from the Epson website at http support epson com Projecting a Square Image For best image quality place the projector at a height where its lens is between the top and bottom of the screen This lets you keep the projector level and use the vertical lens shift dial to position the image Center Ceiling Side 16 9 Aspect ratio Projection distance wide to tele Maximum diagonal image size 2 9 to 4 4 feet 30 inches 26 15 inches 3 9 to 5 9 feet 40 inches 35 20 inches 5 9 to 8 9 feet 60 inches 51 28 inches 7 9 to 11 8 feet 80 inches 71 39 inches 9 9 to 14 8 feet 100 inches 87 47 inches 20 to 29 8 feet 200 inches 173 98 inches 30 1 to 44 8 feet 300 inches 260 146 inches 4 3 Aspect ratio Projection distance wide to tele Maximum diagonal image size 3 5 to 5 3 feet 30 inches 26 14 inches 4 8 to 7 2 feet 40 inches 34 19 inches 7 2 to 10 8 feet 60 inches 52 29 inches 9 7 to 14 5 feet 80 inches 69 39 inches 12 1 to 18 2 feet 100 inches 87 49 inches 24 5 to 36 5 feet 200 inches 174 98 inches 36 8 to 54 8 feet 300 inches 261 147 inches Epson PowerLite Cinema 550 11 05 Epson PowerLite Cinema 550 3 If you place the projector above or below screen le
13. nal or select Auto so the projector can automatically detect the Input A source type Then press the Select button Focusing and Zooming the Image Sharpen or reduce the focus using the focus ring Zoom into or out of the picture using the zoom ring Correcting the Image Shape If the projected image looks like or use the Keystone function to correct its shape Note If the image is shaped like or the projector has been placed off to the side of the screen and angled toward it Face the projector straight ahead instead of at the center of the screen then use the horizontal lens shift dial to center the image To perform keystone correction press the u or d button on the projector or access the menu system as follows 1 Press the Menu button on the projector or remote control 2 Use the menu navigation buttons to open the Settings menu then select Keystone 3 Use the arrow buttons to adjust the shape of the image 4 Press the Menu button when done Choosing the Color Mode You can change the Color Mode to adjust the brightness contrast and color letting you quickly optimize the image for various lighting environments 1 Select the image source you want to adjust a different Color Mode can be saved with each image source 2 Press the Color Mode button on the remote control Then choose from these settings Dynamic for projecting images with vivid color in brightly lit rooms Living
14. select Reset Lamp Hours 3 When you see a confirmation prompt highlight Yes and press the Select button 4 When you re finished press the Menu button to exit The lamp usage timer doesn t register until you ve used the lamp for at least 10 hours Optional Accessories Epson provides the following optional accessories You can purchase accessories from an authorized Epson reseller To find the nearest reseller call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 In the U S you can also purchase online at www epsonstore com In Canada you can also purchase at www epson ca or 800 807 7766 Related Documentation CPD 20566 Epson PowerLite Cinema 550 User s Guide CPD 20246 Epson Extra Care Home Service warranty Note Setup instructions are provided in the User s Guide There is no setup sheet Product Part number Replacement lamp ELPLP35 V13H010L35 Air filter replacement ELPAF09 V13H134A09 Projector mount ELPHB550 Kensington security lock ELPSL01 S video cable ELPSV01 Component video cable ELPKC19 SM
15. t DC signal when the projector is turned on and can be used to raise or lower a projection screen automatically Connect a 3 5 mm mini jack to the port as shown Source change Terminal Signal name Input A Input A SOURCE 10 YCbCr SOURCE 14 YPbPr SOURCE 15 Auto SOURCE 1F Input B Input B SOURCE 20 RGB SOURCE 21 Input 3 HDMI HDMI SOURCE 30 Video Cycles within SOURCE 4X SOURCE 40 Video RCA SOURCE 41 S Video SOURCE 42 Input 5 D4 SOURCE C0 YCbCr SOURCE C4 YPbPr SOURCE C5 Auto SOURCE CF Color Mode sRGB CMODE 01 Theatre CMODE 05 Living Room CMODE 06 Natural CMODE 07 Dynamic CMODE 08 Theatre Black 1 CMODE 09 Theatre Black 2 CMODE 0A Aspect ratio Auto ASPECT 00 Normal ASPECT 20 Squeeze ASPECT 21 Zoom ASPECT 22 Through ASPECT 23 Squeeze Through ASPECT 24 Wide ASPECT 25 Item Command Port Required Cable Supported video formats Video RCA video cable Analog TV NTSC PAL SECAM S Video S video cable Analog TV NTSC PAL SECAM Input A Use a 3 connector component video cable Select YCbCr NTSC or YPbPr HDTV as the Input Signal setting see page 6 Digital TV SDTV and HDTV Analog TV NTSC PAL SECAM Input B Mini D sub 15 pin monitor cable RGB HDMI HDMI cable Digital TV SDTV and HDTV Epson PowerLite Cinema 550 11 05 Epson PowerLite Cinema 550 5 Compatible Video Formats The projector s
16. upports NTSC PAL and SECAM as well as the digital video formats listed below Turning the Projector On and Off 1 Connect the power cord to the projector and a grounded electrical outlet 2 Remove the lens cap 3 Turn on any connected equipment you plan to use 4 Turn on the power switch on the back of the projector 5 Press the On button on the remote control or press the PPower button on the projector The projector takes about 10 seconds to warm up If you don t see an image you may need to select the image source see the next column Turning Off the Projector 1 Turn off any equipment connected to the projector 2 Press the Off button on the remote control or press the PPower button on the projector twice 3 Let the projector cool for about 30 seconds 4 Once the light stops flashing and stays on turn off the power switch on the back Caution Turn the projector off when not in use Continuous 24 hour a day use may reduce its overall life Never unplug the projector without pressing the Off button and letting it cool or you could damage it and reduce lamp life Locking the Projector You can lock the projector to prevent the image from being accidentally changed once it s adjusted and to keep children from using the projector without adult supervision 1 Press the Menu button on the projector or remote control 2 Use the menu navigation buttons to open the Setting menu then open the
17. vel you ll have to tilt it up or down to aim the image at the screen this distorts or keystones the shape of the image but you can correct it using the projector s Keystone function see page 6 If you place the projector off to the side aim it straight ahead rather than at the center of the screen then use the horizontal lens shift dial to center the image Do not place the projector farther to the left or right than the edge of the screen or you will not be able to project a square or rectangular image Caution To adjust the lens position make sure you use the lens shift dials Do not try to move the lens manually or you may strip the gears Tip You can display a test pattern to help you center the image on the screen Press the Pattern button on the remote control then select Display Position You can use the feet to correct the angle of the image if it s tilted Installing the Projector The illustrations below and in the next column show the dimensions of the projector To mount the projector on the wall or ceiling you will need the optional projector mount designed for the projector See page 11 for ordering information Follow the instructions included with the mount to install the projector which weighs 11 5 pounds The wall or ceiling where you install it must be capable of supporting a weight of 58 pounds If you are planning to use an AV controller with the projector refer to the table of ES
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