Epson PhotoPC 550 User manual

Epson®PowerLite®Cinema 550

Home Theater Projector

User’s Guide

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Contents 3

Contents

Introduction 7

Projector Parts 8

Projector Control Panel 9

Remote Control Button Map 10

Optional Accessories 11

Registration and Warranty 11

Using This Manual 12

Setting Up the Projector 13

Choosing a Location 13

Installing the Projector 16

Connecting the Cables 18

Making Other Connections 19

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 20

Turning On the Projector 21

Turning Off the Projector 22

Selecting the Image Source 22

Positioning the Image 24

Making Basic Adjustments 25

Correcting the Image Shape 25

Focusing and Zooming 26

Choosing the Aspect Ratio 26

Choosing the Color Mode 28

Adjusting the Gamma, Color Temperature, and Skin Tones 29

Adjusting the Gamma Setting 30

Locking the Projector 31

4Contents

Making Detailed Adjustments 33

Using the Menu System 33

Changing How the Menus Display 34

Adjusting the Picture Quality 35

Input Brightness Settings 35

Sharpness and Picture Quality Settings 37

Color Settings 38

Adjustments Just for Computer Images 40

Saving and Resetting Menu Selections 41

Creating Memory Settings 41

Recalling Memory Settings 41

Deleting Saved Memory Settings 42

Resetting the Projector 42

Customizing Projector Features 43

Image Sizing 43

Screen Options 44

Other Setup Options 45

Maintenance 47

Cleaning the Lens 47

Cleaning the Projector Case 48

Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 48

Replacing the Lamp 50

Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer 52

Checking the Projector Status 53

Storing the Projector 53

Transporting the Projector 54

Contents 5

Problem Solving 55

What To Do When the Lights Come On or Flash 55

Solving Picture Problems 56

Solving Remote Control Problems 60

Where To Get Help 61

Specifications 63

General 63

Lamp 63

Remote Control 63

Dimensions 64

Electrical 64

Environmental 64

Safety 64

Compatible Video Formats 65

ESC/VP21 Command Codes 67

Notices 69

Important Safety Information 69

Remote Control Information 70

FCC Compliance Statement 71

Declaration of Conformity 72

Epson America, Inc., Limited Warranty 73

Index 75

6Contents

Introduction 7

Introduction

The Epson®PowerLite®Cinema 550 projector lets you enjoy theater-quality images in the

relaxing environment of your own home. Designed especially for home cinema use, it offers

these outstanding features:

■Native 720P (1280 ×720) resolution, 3000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and up to 1400

lumens for incredibly rich, sharp images in any room lighting

■Dynamic Eye Iris system that constantly controls the lamp intensity based on the gamma

and black/white levels of your projected content, for perfectly adjusted images all the way

through your movies and game sessions

■Epson 3LCD technology for reliable picture quality, increased contrast ratio, uniform

colors, and the deepest blacks available

■10 bit color quality for unmatched color accuracy, with over a billion colors available

■Epson AccuCinema™Color Management delivered by the built-in optical Cinema Filter

blocks out excess light for an expanded, purer color range and sophisticated grayscale

tracking

■HDMI™(High Definition Multimedia Interface™) port for superior, uncompressed

digital video

■True 16:9 wide-format projection

■Flexible setup configurations, including front projection and ceiling mounted, with

vertical and horizontal offset lens shift

■Seven optimized color modes to quickly optimize viewing for different lighting

environments and a vast array of fine custom color adjustments

8Introduction

Projector Parts

Control panel

Ventilation slots Lens cover

Vertical lens shift dial

Adjustable foot

Video port

HDMI portInput A port

(component)

AC power inlet

Infrared

receiver

Kensington®

lock port

Infrared receiver

D4/SCART port

(used mainly in

Japan)

Horizontal lens shift dial

S-Video port Control (RS-232C) port

Trigger out

port

Input B port

(RGB)

Zoom ring

Focus ring

Main power switch

Introduction 9

Power

button

Power

light

Keystone correction buttons

Correct the shape of a non-rectangular

image

Menu navigation

buttons

Source button

Switches the video

input source Esc button

Exits the current

menu item

Menu button

Displays the

menus

Warning

light

Lamp cover Air filter

Mounting bracket connections

Aspect button

Changes the picture’s

aspect ratio

Select/Line menu button

Selects menu items or

opens the Line Menu

Projector Control Panel

10 Introduction

Remote Control Button Map

Source buttons

Switch between equipment

connected to the projector

Color Mode button

Optimizes viewing for

different lighting environments

On and Off

buttons

Memory button

Recalls custom picture settings

Menu navigation

buttons

Pattern button

Displays test patterns

to adjust the image

Menu button

Displays the projector’s menus

Aspect button

Changes the picture’s aspect ratio

ESC button

Exits the current menu item

Blank button

Turns off the

screen image

Select/Line menu

Selects menu items or opens

the Line Menu

Operation light

Lights when you send

remote control commands

Gamma button

Adjusts the gamma values

of the screen display

ColorTemp. button

Changes the color temperature

of the screen display

Contrast button

Changes the contrast of

the screen display

S. Tone button

Adjusts the skin tones of people

appearing in the screen display

Illumination button

Lights the remote control

buttons for easy viewing

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