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Epson PowerLite Cinema 500 Projector

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Epson PowerLite Cinema 500 Projector - 9

Replacing the Lamp

The projection lamp lasts for up to 3000 hours (in low 
brightness mode) or 1700 hours (in high brightness mode). 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 lamp light is red.

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. 

Contact your dealer or call Epson at (800) 873-7766 in the 
United States for a replacement lamp. Request part number 

V13H010L28

. In Canada, call (800) 463-7766 for dealer 

referral.

Warning:

 Let the lamp cool fully 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. 

The lamp component contains mercury. Please consult your state 
and local regulations regarding proper disposal or recycling, and do 
not place in the trash.

Caution:

 Never touch the lamp with your bare hands; 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. Turn off the projector and wait for the 

power 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 the cover.

4. Loosen the two screws securing the lamp.

5. Grasp the lamp as shown and pull it straight out.

6. Fully 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.

7. Replace the cover and tighten its screws. (The projector 

won’t work if the lamp cover is open or loose.)

8. 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 select 

Lamp-Hours Reset

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.

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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