Page 2 - Important Safety Information
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 l...
Page 3 - UICK
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 (Sync+/Sync-) Synchronizes the computer’s graphic signal.Use these buttons to adjust an overall image that is fuzzy or streaked, or to select m...
Page 5 - After sales service contact addresses
After sales service contact addresses EPSON (UK) LIMITED(01442) 261144Campus 100Maylands AvenueHemel HempsteadHerts. HP2 7TJUnited Kingdom EPSON HONG KONG LIMITED(852) 2585 4300Rooms 4706-10 47 th FloorChina Resources Building26 Harbour Road Wanchai Hong Kong EPSON FRANCE S.A.33-1-4087373768 Bis Rue...
Page 7 - Owner’s Manual
® D A T A / V I D E O P R O J E C T O R Owner’s Manual
Page 9 - Contents
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ iii ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Contents Contents iii Introduction vii Getting the Most Out of Your Projector ................................ ix Remote control ..........................................................................ixOptional Accessories ...............................
Page 10 - Using the Projector
Contents ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ iv 2 Using the Projector 21 Turning the Equipment On and Off .....................................23 Turning the Projector On and Off ............................................ 23Sleep Mode .............................................................................. 24 Focusin...
Page 13 - Introduction
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ vii Introduction Y our 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 ...
Page 15 - Getting the Most Out of Your Projector
Getting the Most Out of Your Projector ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ix 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 o...
Page 16 - Optional Accessories
Introduction ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ x 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 fo...
Page 17 - About This Manual
About This Manual ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ xi 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. Chapt...
Page 18 - Safety Instructions
Introduction ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ xii 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 t...
Page 20 - Where to Get Help
Introduction ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ xiv 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 addr...
Page 21 - World Wide Web site; Transporting your projecotor
Transporting your projecotor ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ xv World Wide Web site If you connect to the Internet and have a Web browser, you can access to EPSON’s World Wide Web site at http:// www. epson. com. EPSON’s home page provides you What’s New, EPSON Products, EPSON Connection, Corporate Info and EPSON Conta...
Page 23 - Installation
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 1 1 Installation T his chapter describes how to unpack and set up your projector, and connect it to other equipment. The projector must be connected to a computer or a video source such as a video tape deck, camcorder, digital camera or laser disk player bef...
Page 24 - Unpacking the Projector
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 2 Unpacking the Projector When you unpack the projector, make sure you have all these components: • Projector • Remote Control • 2 AA batteries • Power cord • Computer cable • Audio cable • A/V cable • Mouse cable (for PS/2 and Mac) • Owner’s manual • Hand strap • Soft carrying case Depend...
Page 25 - Additional Components
Unpacking the Projector ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 3 Additional Components Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need these additional components: • To receive an S-Video signal, you need an S-Video cable. (One is usually provided with your video device.) A separate cable is required for each vid...
Page 26 - Setting Up the Projector
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 4 Setting Up the Projector 1. Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface within five feet of the computer or video source. ♦ Caution: Do not hold the projector by the lens. This can damage the lens. 2. Place the projector at a correct distance from the screen. The distance between the ...
Page 29 - Connecting to a Computer
Connecting to a Computer ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 7 Connecting to a Computer You can connect the projector to a computer capable of XGA, VGA, and SVGA output. Resizing is supported for VGA, XGA output. The following types of computers are supported: • IBM desktop PC or compatible • IBM laptop or compatible • App...
Page 30 - Connecting to a PC desktop computer
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 8 Connecting to a PC desktop computer Before beginning, turn off the projector and computer if they are on. 1. Connect the computer cable. ♦ Note: Computer configurations vary. See your computer manual for the location of the ports needed to connect your projector. a. Connect either end of...
Page 32 - Connecting to a PC laptop computer
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 10 Connecting to a PC laptop computer Before beginning, turn off the projector and computer if they are on. 1. Connect the computer cable. ♦ Note: Laptop configurations vary. See your computer manual for the location of the ports needed to connect your projector. a. Connect either end of t...
Page 36 - Connecting to a Macintosh PowerBook
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 14 Connecting to a Macintosh PowerBook Remember that you can only use a PowerBook model that has video-out capability. See page 7 for more information. Before beginning, turn off the projector and computer if they are on. 1. Connect the computer cable. ♦ Note: PowerBook configurations vary...
Page 38 - Connecting to a Video Source
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 16 Connecting to a Video Source You can connect a video tape deck, camcorder, laser disc player or any other compatible video image source to your projector. The projector can receive composite video or S-Video. If your video source has a one-pin RCA video jack, your equipment has composit...
Page 43 - Using the Projector
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 21 2 Using the Projector T his chapter provides the following information about using your projector: • Turning the equipment on and off • Focusing and positioning the screen image • Controlling the projector with the remote control and the operation panel •...
Page 45 - Turning the Equipment On and Off; Turning the Projector On and Off
Turning the Equipment On and Off ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 23 Turning the Equipment On and Off Turn on the projector and its attached equipment in the following order. 1. Video source 2. Audio source (if different from computer or video source) 3. Projector 4. External speaker or PA system 5. Computer When you tu...
Page 46 - Sleep Mode
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 24 After you press the Power button to turn off the projector, the fan will remain on and the operation indicator will flash orange for about one minute as the projector cools down. When the projector has cooled down, the operation indicator stops flashing and remains orange. ♦ Note: If yo...
Page 49 - Resize Button; How to switch
Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 27 Resize Button The Resize button lets you switch between Resize display and Window display. The Resize button cannot be used with XGA(1024 × 768 pixels) for EMP-7550/7500 and SVGA(800 × 600 pixels) for EMP-5550/5500. How to switch With images u...
Page 50 - Controlling the Projector
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 28 Controlling the Projector You can use the operation panel on top of the projector or the remote control to perform the following actions: • Turn power on and off • Switch between input sources (video - computer) • Access the projector menus to adjust the image, audio, video, and display...
Page 51 - Using the Remote Control
Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 29 Using the Remote Control To use the remote control, point it towards the remote control receivers located at the front and back of the projector. To be able to use the remote control as a cordless mouse, connect the mouse cable (for PS/2) to t...
Page 53 - Using the Operation Panel
Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 31 Using the Operation Panel You can use the operation panel to control the projector instead of the remote control. However, you can program and access the custom features only using the remote control. Enter button Operation Panel
Page 55 - Projector Status Indicators; Operation Indicator
Projector Status Indicators ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 33 Projector Status Indicators The power and lamp indicators at the top of the projector tell you its operating status. ♦ Caution: A red indicator warns you if a serious problem occurs. See Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting,” for what to do if a warning light comes ...
Page 56 - Lamp Indicator
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 34 Lamp Indicator Displays lamp condition. This indicator is off when the projector is in a normal condition. Temperature Indicator Displays the internal temperature condition. This indicator is off when the projector is in a normal condition. Color Status Meaning - Off Lamp is functioning...
Page 57 - Using the Projector Menus
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 35 3 Using the Projector Menus T he seven projector menus enable you to control your projector. • The Computer menu controls the computer image, such as brightness and contrast, when the image source is computer. • The Video menu controls the video image, su...
Page 58 - Accessing the Main Menu; Changing a Menu Setting
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 36 Accessing the Main Menu To display the Main menu, press the Menu button on the operation panel or remote control. The Main menu appears: Press the Menu button again to hide the menu. Changing a Menu Setting To change a menu setting: 1. Press the Menu button on the operation panel or rem...
Page 67 - User’s Logo Menu
Changing a Menu Setting ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 45 User’s Logo Menu The Use’s Logo menu enables you to display a custom logo on the screen. Follow these steps to capture and store a logo: 1. Display the image (with the projector) you wish to use as a logo. 2. Press the Menu button to open the Menu window. 3. Se...
Page 69 - Effect Menu
Changing a Menu Setting ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 47 Effect Menu The Effect menu lets you select detailed settings for the effect buttons on the remote control. Also, you can change the cursor speed. Select the item you want to set, then press either multi-purpose button(remote) or the <Enter> button (opera...
Page 70 - About Menu; RESET ALL Menu
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 48 About Menu The About menu displays information about your projector. Press either multi-purpose button(remote) or the <Enter> button (operation panel) to display the information. • When the image source is Computer: • When the image source is Video: RESET ALL Menu Selecting the Re...
Page 73 - Maintenance
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 51 4 Maintenance Y our projector needs little maintenance. You should keep the lens clean because any dirt or smears appear on the screen. You also need to periodically clean the air filter at the bottom of the projector. A clogged air filter can block venti...
Page 75 - Cleaning the Air Filter
Cleaning the Air Filter ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 53 Cleaning the Air Filter Clean the air filter at the bottom of the projector after every 100 hours of use. If it is not cleaned periodically, it can become clogged with dust, preventing proper ventilation. This can cause overheating and damage the projector. To ...
Page 76 - Replacing the Lamp
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 54 Replacing the Lamp The projector lamp typically lasts for about 2000 hours of use. It is time to replace the lamp when: • The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate. • The projection lamp indicator is flashing orange. • The message “LAMP REPLACE” appears on the screen when...
Page 79 - Troubleshooting
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 57 5 Troubleshooting T his chapter describes the problems indicated by the status lights and provides information how to solve problems with the projector. It is divided into the following sections: • "Problems with the Projector" on page 58 and 59 t...
Page 80 - Problems with the Projector
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 58 Problems with the Projector If you have problems with the projector, first turn it off and unplug it. Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector. If this does not solve the problem, check the warning lights at the top of the projector. These lights alert you to problems ...
Page 82 - Problems with the Image or Sound
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 60 Problems with the Image or Sound ❑ An image does not appear on the screen. Check that the power light is on and the lens cover is off. Also make sure the cables are installed correctly, as described in Chapter 1. The correct image source may not be selected. Press the Source button on t...
Page 85 - Technical Specifications
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 63 6 Technical Specifications General Type of display Poly-silicon TFT Size of liquid crystal panels 0.9 inches (22.9 mm) Resolution EMP-5550/5500 : 800(h) × 600(v) pixels EMP-7550/7500 : 1024(h) × 768(v) pixels Screen size 19 - 230 inch (Tele angle)25 - 300...
Page 88 - Supported Monitor Displays
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 66 Supported Monitor Displays (EMP-5550/5500) The projector displays images at a resolution of 800 × 600 pixels. To display a higher resolution image (1024 × 768 mode), the projector compresses the image to 800 × 600 pixels. T h e f o l l o w i n g t a b l e l i s t s t h e d i s p l a y f...
Page 91 - Glossary
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 69 Glossary Brightness. The balance of light and dark shades in an image. Composite video. A type of video signal that encodes colours, luminance and sychronization information so it can be carried in one signal. Contrast. A measure of the luminance differen...
Page 93 - Index
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 71 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Index A A/V cable 2About Menu 48Audio cable 2Audio Menu 42Auto 40Auto Set Up 40AV/Mute 30, 32AVTSS vii B Bass 42BIS CUIT viiiBlank 43bottom multi-purpose button 29Brightness 40, 69 C Ceiling 43Cleaning the Air Filter 53Color 40Color Temp. 43Composite vide...