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Important Information About Your projector Important Safety Information Warning: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is switched on as the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Warning: Never open any covers on the projector except the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can cause severe injury. Except as specifically directed in this Owner’s Manual, do not attempt to service
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EMP-7550/7500/5550/5500 QUICK START operation panel speaker zoom ring focus ring speaker front foot operation indicator remote control receiver foot adjust lever Button Function Power Turns the projector on or off. Source Switches the input source to Computer or Video. Menu Displays or hides the menu. Up, down arrows Synchronizes the computer’s graphic signal. (Sync+/Sync-) Use these buttons to adjust an overall image that is fuzzy or streaked, or to select menu items during menu oper
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5 4 EMP-7550/7500/5550/5500 QUICK START Button Function Menu Displays or hides the menu. Source Menu Source Switches the input source to Computer or Video. Effects Effects buttons Use to display special effects; 1 Pointer, 2 3 Box, 3 Line, 4 Marker, 5 Clear. Top multi-purpose Acts as a right mouse click, registers a menu button selection, and selects other custom functions. Bottom multi- Acts as a left mouse click, registers a menu AV/Mute purpose button selection, and selects othe
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After sales service contact addresses EPSON (UK) LIMITED EPSON HONG KONG LIMITED (01442) 261144 (852) 2585 4300 Campus 100 Rooms 4706-10 47 th Floor Maylands Avenue China Resources Building Hemel Hempstead 26 Harbour Road Wanchai Herts. HP2 7TJ Hong Kong United Kingdom EPSON FRANCE S.A. EPSON ELECTRONICS TRADING 33-1-40873737 LTD. (TAIWAN BRANCH) 68 Bis Rue Marjolin (02) 27177360 92305 Levallois Perret 10F, No. 287 Nanking E.Road, Sec.3, France Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C. EPSON DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
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® DATA/VIDEO PROJECTOR Owner’s Manual
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n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n Contents Contents iii Introduction vii Getting the Most Out of Your Projector ................................ix Remote control ..........................................................................ix Optional Accessories....................................................................x About This Manual..............................................
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2 Using the Projector 21 Turning the Equipment On and Off .....................................23 Turning the Projector On and Off ............................................ 23 Sleep Mode .............................................................................. 24 Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image ..........................25 Resize Button........................................................................... 27 Controlling the Projector......................
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6 Technical Specifications 63 Supported Monitor Displays (EMP-7550/7500)..................65 Supported Monitor Displays (EMP-5550/5500)..................66 Monitor and Computer connector pin assignments...............67 Glossary 69 n n n n n n v
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n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n Introduction Your EPSON EMP series projector is a compact, lightweight projector that lets you project XGA(EMP-7550/7500) or SVGA(EMP-5550/5500) full-color images and video onto a large screen for presentations. The projector can connect simultaneously to two image sources: one PC or Apple® Macintosh® computer image sources plus one video source such as a
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computer screen during presentations. The optional ELP LINK III™ provides a number of add-on features that are designed to make presentations more effective. Your projector also features a new patented BIS CUIT (Balanced Image Size Conversion UnIT) chip which supports XGA(EMP-7550/7500), VGA~XGA(EMP-5550/5500) computer output, as well as VGA and SXGA output. No matter what type of computer output is used, the result is a full-size video image of outstanding clarity. Your projector su
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Getting the Most Out of Your Projector Your projector comes with a full set of features that enable you to control the settings for the image display, video and audio. To get the most out of your projector, read this section for a quick summary of the important features. Remote control The buttons on the remote control let you turn the projector on or off, and provide direct access to auto set-up, blank, freeze, volume, mute and image source switching. Use the remote control button
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Optional Accessories To enhance your use of the projector, EPSON provides the following optional accessories: • Spare lamp (EMP-7500/5500) ELPLP06 • Spare lamp (EMP-7550/5550) ELPLP07 • Computer cable ELPKC02 • Link set for PC ELPSW03 • Link set for Mac ELPSW04 • Link ser for 98 ELPSW05 • Image Presentation Camera ELPDC01 • Mac Adapter Set ELPAP01 • Ceiling Mount ELPMB03 • Ceiling Plate ELPFC01 • Pipe 370 ELPFP01 • Pipe 570 ELPFP02 • Pipe 770 ELPEP03 • Hard Travel Case ELPKS11 • Portable
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About This Manual Chapter 1, “Installation”, gives step-by-step instructions on how to set up the projector and connect it to your computer, video source, or other external speaker or PA system. Read the installation procedures that apply to your configuration. Chapter 2, “Using the Projector”, describes how to switch the projector on/off and control simple projector settings using the remote control or operation panel. Chapter 3, “Using the Projector Menus”, describes how to use the
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Safety Instructions Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the projector: 1. Do not place the projector on an unstable cart, stand, or table. 2. Do not use the projector near water or sources of heat. 3. Use attachments only as recommended. 4. Use the type of power source indicated on the projector. If you are not sure of the power available, consult your dealer or local electricity company. 5. Place the projector near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged
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11.Do not block the slots and openings in the projector case. They provide ventilation and prevent the projector from overheating. Do not place the projector on a sofa, rug or other soft surface, or in a closed-in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided. 12.Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots. Never spill liquid of any kind into the projector. 13.Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servici
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Where to Get Help If you are haveing trouble setting up or running your projector, first see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting". If you cannot resolve the problem, contact the appropriate representative listed in the section entitled "After sales service contact addresses" at the end of this manual. Before you call, please have the following information ready: • Product name • Product serial number • Computer configuration • Description of the problem n n n n n xiv Introduction