Installing the Projector. Epson PowerLite Cinema 550, 550

Epson PowerLite Cinema 550

If you place the projector above or below screen level, you’ll have to tilt it up or down to aim the image at the screen; this distorts (or “keystones”) the shape of the image, but you can

correct it using the projector’s Keystone function (see page 6).

If you place the projector off to the side, aim it straight ahead

(rather than at the center of the screen), then use the horizontal lens shift dial to center the image. Do not place the projector farther to the left or right than the edge of the screen, or you will not be able to project a square (or rectangular) image.

Caution: To adjust the lens position, make sure you use the lens shift dials. Do not try to move the lens manually, or you may strip the gears.

Horizontal lens shift dial Vertical lens shift dial

12.17 in.

11.81 in.

3 in.

6.3 in.

Tip: You can display a test pattern to help you center the image on the screen. Press the Pattern button on the remote control, then select Display Position . You can use the feet to correct the angle of the image if it’s tilted.

To mount the projector on the wall or ceiling, you will need the optional projector mount designed for the projector. See

page 11 for ordering information.

Follow the instructions included with the mount to install the projector, which weighs 11.5 pounds. The wall or ceiling where you install it must be capable of supporting a weight of

58 pounds.

If you are planning to use an AV controller with the projector, refer to the table of ESC/VP21 command codes below.

Installing the Projector

The illustrations below and in the next column show the dimensions of the projector:

0.45 in.

4.33 in.

15.98 in.

2.32 in.

0.75 in.

ESC/VP21 Command Codes

You can use an AV controller with a 9-pin null modem serial cable to control the projector. You can download the complete

ESC/VP 21 Communication Manual for home theater projectors from the Epson website at http://support.epson.com. Following are some of the available codes:

Item

Power ON/OFF

A/V Mute ON/OFF

A/V Mute selection

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

Black

Blue

User’s Logo

Command

PWR ON

PWR OFF

MUTE ON

MUTE OFF

MSEL 00

MSEL 01

MSEL 02

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