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Epson PowerLite Cinema 500 Projector

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Epson PowerLite Cinema 500 Projector - 1

Projector Parts

Projector Specifications

General

Type of display

Poly-silicon Thin Film Transistor (TFT)
active matrix with Micro Lens Array

Size of LCD panels

Diagonal: 0.7 inches (18 mm)

Lens

F=2.1 to 4.3 mm, f=21.4 to 31.7 mm

Zoom ratio

1:1.5

Resolution

1280 

×

 720 pixels (720p) 

Brightness

1000 ANSI lumens max. (Dynamic or
Living Room color mode)

Contrast ratio

1200:1

Image size 

30 to 300 inches (0.76 to 7.6 m)

Projection distance

2.9 to 44 feet (0.9 to 13.4 m)

Optical aspect ratio 16:9

Keystone correction 

± 

15 ° vertical

angle

Noise level

36 dB (Dynamic or Living Room color
mode); 27 dB (all other color modes)

Lamp 

Type

UHE (Ultra High Efficiency)

Power consumption 200 W

Lamp life

1700 hours (Dynamic or Living

(approximate)

Room color mode)
3000 hours (all other color modes)

Part number

V13H010L28

Remote Control 

Range

30 feet (10 meters)

Battery

AA 

×

 2

Dimensions

Height

4.7 inches (119 mm)

Width

17.7 inches (450 mm)

Depth

13.6 inches (345 mm)

Weight

13.8 lb (6.2 kg)

Control panel

Ventilation slots

Lens cover

Vertical lens shift knob

Adjustable foot

Infrared 
receiver

Lamp cover

Horizontal lens 
shift knob

S-Video port

Input A port

AC power inlet

Infrared 
receiver

Kensington  
lock port

®

Trigger out port

D4 port (used 
mainly in Japan)

Network port

Video port

Control (RS-232C) port

Input B port

HDMI  port

TM

USB port

Power 
button

Indicator 
lights

Keystone correction buttons

(correct shape of non-rectangular images)

Menu navigation 
buttons

Source button
(switches input source)

Esc button
(exits current menu item)

Aspect button
(switches aspect ratio)

Zoom button

Menu button
(displays on-screen menu)

Focus button

Select button
(selects menu options)

Summary of Contents for PowerLite Cinema 500

Page 1: ...e 1700 hours Dynamic or Living approximate Room color mode 3000 hours all other color modes Part number V13H010L28 Remote Control Range 30 feet 10 meters Battery AA 2 Dimensions Height 4 7 inches 119 mm Width 17 7 inches 450 mm Depth 13 6 inches 345 mm Weight 13 8 lb 6 2 kg Control panel Ventilation slots Lens cover Vertical lens shift knob Adjustable foot Infrared receiver Lamp cover Horizontal l...

Page 2: ...ion 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 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 len...

Page 3: ...e cable and the terminals When connecting a computer use a VGA to BNC monitor cable and attach RCA adapters to each of the five BNC connectors Use the markings on the connectors to match them to the correct terminals on the projector Making Other Connections Depending on how you plan to use the projector you may need to connect these additional cables Control RS 232C USB or network port Connect a ...

Page 4: ... and stays on it s safe to unplug the projector 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 ...

Page 5: ...ed in front of the screen and mounted overhead Rear if the projector is located behind the screen Rear Ceiling if the projector is located behind the screen and mounted overhead Selecting the Input Signal If you re using the projector s Input A or B port select the correct setting for the type of video equipment you ve connected to it 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control 2 Use the menu na...

Page 6: ... system or the Cinema Color Editor software See the User s Guide for details 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 as for example when using the Input A or B port you may need to set the aspect ratio yourself...

Page 7: ... 1280 720 1280 720 596 446 596 446 708 528 708 528 794 446 794 446 944 528 944 528 HDTV 720p 1080i 1280 720 1280 720 1176 664 Digital RGB video Format Signal name Aspect setting Normal Zoom Squeeze Wide Through Squeeze Through SDTV 480i 480p 575i 575p 960 720 960 720 960 720 960 720 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 ...

Page 8: ...us Action P off Make sure the power cable is connected securely at both ends then press the P Power button to turn on the projector If you ve just replaced the lamp make sure the cover is securely fastened P orange The projector is in standby mode You can unplug it to turn it off or press the P Power button to turn it on P flashing green The projector is warming up Wait about 30 seconds for a pict...

Page 9: ...sidue 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 Turn off the projector and wait for the Ppower light to stop flashing then unplug the power cord 2 If the projector has been on let it cool for about an hour 3 Loosen the two screws securing the lamp cover they don t come all the way out and then remove...

Page 10: ...b 2 Click one of the buttons for the options shown above Adjusting the Picture Quality You can use Cinema Color Editor in place of the projector s menu system to adjust the image 1 Click the Picture Quality tab 2 Click one of the buttons shown above to access these settings Note See the User s Guide for details on using these settings Turn off the power Change the image source see page 5 Adjust th...

Page 11: ...y then click Memory management 2 Click one of the following Select to use a memory setting stored on the projector Register to create a new memory setting Edit to change the name of an existing setting See the User s Guide for details Optional Accessories Epson provides the following optional accessories You can purchase these accessories from your dealer by calling Epson at 800 873 7766 or by vis...

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