Epson PowerLite Cinema 500 Projector

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 knob 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.

Vertical lens shift knob

Horizontal lens shift knob

Adjustable feet

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 Cross-hatching. You can use the feet to correct the angle of the image if it’s tilted.

Cable Connections

You can connect up to five pieces of video equipment to the projector, using the ports listed below (cables are not included):

Port

Required Cable

Supported video formats

 

 

 

Video

RCA video cable

Analog TV (NTSC, PAL, SECAM)

 

 

 

S-Video

S-video cable

Analog TV (NTSC, PAL, SECAM)

 

 

 

Input A*

For video, use a 3-

Digital TV (SDTV and HDTV)

 

connector component

Analog TV (NTSC, PAL, SECAM)

 

video cable.

Various computer monitor

 

For a computer, use a 5-

formats (see table on page 4)

 

connector VGA-to-BNC

 

 

monitor cable and attach

 

 

RCA adapters to each of

 

 

the five BNC connectors.

 

 

 

 

Input B*

Same as Input A

Same as Input A

 

 

 

HDMI

HDMI cable

Digital TV (SDTV and HDTV)

 

 

Various computer monitor

 

 

formats (see table on page 4)

 

 

 

*For video, select YCbCr, YPbPr, or RGB-Video as the Input Signal setting in the projector’s menu system (see page 5). For a computer connection, select RGB.

For best results, connect your video equipment to the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port. If your equipment doesn’t support HDMI, connect it to one of the following ports (highest quality listed first): Input A or B (for component video), S-Video, or Video (composite video).

When connecting video equipment to the Input A or Input B port, connect the component video cable to the three terminals on the left. Be sure to match the corresponding colors between the cable and the terminals.

Video connection:

Computer connection:

Projector’s

RCA

Input A or B port

adapters

 

Component video cable

VGA-to-BNC monitor cable

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 computer to one of these ports to use the Cinema Color Editor software (see page 10). A USB cable is included.

Caution: Be sure to install the Cinema Color Editor software before connecting the USB cable (see the User’s Guide).

❏Trigger out port

This port outputs a

12-volt DC signal when the projector is turned on, and can be used to raise or lower a projection screen automatically.

Connect a 3.5-mm mini jack to the port, as shown.

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