Epson 500 - Manual (Page 7)

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Introduction
The EPSON ® PowerLite ® Cinema 500 projector lets you enjoy theater-quality images in the
relaxing environment of your own home. Designed especially for home cinema use, it offers
these outstanding features:
■ 1280
×
720 resolution, 1200:1 contrast ratio, and up to 1000 lumens for incredibly rich,
sharp images
■ DCDi ® technology by Faroudja and Pixelworks TM Digital Natural Expression TM
technology to make moving images appear clear and lifelike
■ HDMI TM port for superior, uncompressed digital video
■ True 16:9 wide-format projection
■ Flexible setup configurations, including front or rear projection and ceiling mounted,
with a screen trigger port to automatically raise and lower your projection screen
■ Adjustable color modes to quickly optimize viewing for different lighting environments,
and Cinema Color Editor software for making fine custom color adjustments
■ Vertical and horizontal lens shift to position the image without distortion, and electronic
zoom and focus for precise image adjustment
■ Parental control using the projector’s Operation Lock
Registration and Warranty
The EPSON PowerLite Cinema 500 comes with a basic two-year carry-in warranty. For
details, see page 76.
In addition, for customers who register their projector, EPSON offers free Extra Care SM Home
Service. In the unlikely event of an equipment failure, you won’t have to wait for your unit to
be repaired. Instead, EPSON will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States
or Canada, usually via overnight delivery. See your Extra Care Home Service brochure for
details.
To register, simply fill out the registration card that came with your projector and mail it to
EPSON. Or you can register online at http://www.epson.com/webreg. Registering also lets
you receive special updates on new accessories, products, and service.