Epson PowerLite 50c, Specifications

Looking for the ultimate value in high-performance,

ultraportable projectors? Your search is over! The 1000 lumen

EPSON PowerLite 50c delivers both power and portability without

sacrificing image quality or performance. And, this travel-friendly 6.8 lb

unit boasts a host of user-friendly features.

Perfect for both experienced and novice users, this SVGA projector

offers sharp, vivid images and superior color saturation. Its quick, easy

4-button control panel is ideal for both novice users and seasoned

professionals. 

The EPSON PowerLite 50c is one value you can't afford to miss. It's built

by a company that's contributed over 50 years of engineering

excellence to the business world. You already know us for our world

class printers with high image quality. You've probably used our

innovative LCD technology in cell phones, PDAs, and camcorders. What

you might not know is that Epson is also the world leader in LCD

projector technology. So with the EPSON PowerLite 50c, you can be

confident that every image will be the best it can be. 

Ultra bright 1000 lumens; weighs just 6.8 lb 

• Incredible brightness from a travel-friendly, ultraportable

projector

Superior detail and razor-sharp contrast

• Three EPSON 0.7" high aperture LCDs for rich color saturation

across the screen

• 150W UHE lamp

• 400:1 contrast ratio for blacker blacks and whiter whites

• SVGA (800 x 600) resolution for sharp, vivid detail

State-of-the-art video performance

• Digital comb filter for extraordinary video clarity, reduced noise

and improved contrast

• Component video input capability (optional cable required)

• HDTV-ready, supports 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats

(optional cable required)

Easy installation, setup and operation

• Start Here Kit gets first time users projecting in just minutes

• 15º digital keystone correction ensures distortion-free images

• Simplified 4-button control panel 

• EPSON SizeWise

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resizing technology supports virtually any

computer (Mac or PC) up to XGA (1024 x 768)

• Easy-to-use remote control with right/left mouse emulation, 

a pointer, and three special effects (the stamp, horizontal bar,
and marker)

• USB mouse with hot swap capability

• Digital zoom: scaling range of 100% to 83%

• Standard carrying case included

• Kensington

TM

style locking provision

Renowned EPSON service and support

• Comprehensive 2 year warranty

• 90-day lamp warranty for added dependability

• EPSON Road Service Program provides a replacement projector,

typically within 24 hours. This program is free for the duration of
the warranty

• EPSON PrivateLine

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dedicated toll-free support line is available

from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. PST Monday – Friday. This program is free
for the duration of the warranty

• International warranty in over 45 countries, offered exclusively

by Epson

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EPSON PowerLite 50c Specifications

Projection System

EPSON original LCD prism technology

Projection Method

Front/rear/ceiling mount

LCD

Size

0.7 inches

Driving Method

EPSON Poly-Silicon TFT Active Matrix

Pixel Number

480,000 dots (800 x 600) x 3 LCDs

Native Resolution

SVGA

Aspect Ratio

4:3 (supports 16:9, 5:4)

Pixel Arrangement

Stripe

Projection Lens

Type

Manual focus

F-number

1.5

f-number

26.3mm

Zoom ratio

Digital (1.0-1.2); lens at max size, 
zoom reduces up to 83%

Lamp

Type

150W UHE

Life (typical)

1500H 
(Approx. 5 years, based on 
6 hours/week x 50 weeks/year)

Screen Width Ratio: (distance/width)

1.77 to 2.13:1

Screen Size (projected distance)

28" to 300" (1.0m to 11.0m)

Keystone Correction

±15 degrees

Brightness (typical)

1000 ANSI lumens

Contrast Ratio

400:1

Brightness Uniformity (typical)

88%

Color Reproduction

24 bit; 16.7 mil

Sound Output

1W monoaural

Operating Temperature

41º F to 95ºF (5ºC to 35ºC)

Power Supply Voltage

100-120V, 200-240V ±10%, 50/60Hz AC

Power Consumption

230W/8.6W @ stand by mode

Dimension

9.1"D x 11.9"W x 3.9"H

Weight

6.8 lbs/3.1 kg

Fan Noise

42db 

Effective Scanning Frequency Range

Pixel Clock

13.5MHz to 162MHz

Horizontal

15KHz to 92KHz

Vertical

50Hz to 85Hz

Remote Control Features

Keystone, special effects, source selection, power, e-zoom, right/left mouse,
click, volume

RGB

Analog RGB I/O

Display performance

Native

800 x 600

Resize

1024 x 768
640 x 480

Input terminal

Video

Mini D-sub 15pin x1

Audio

Stereo mini jack (RGB)
RCA x2 (YUV)

Output terminal

Audio

Stereo mini jack 
(common video audio output)
(plug in, then speaker off)

Video I/O

Display performance

600 TV Line

Input signal

NTSC/NTSC4.43/
PAL/M-PAL/N-PAL/PAL60/SECAM

Input terminal

Video

RCA x 1; S-video x 1

Audio

RCA x 2

Output signal

0 - 500 Vrms/600 ohm

Output terminal

Stereo mini jack
(Common analog RGB audio output)
(Plug in, then speaker off)

Control I/O

Mouse/Serial I/O

I/O terminal

Din 9pin x 1/USB type B x 1

Mouse compatibility

PS/2, ADB, USB

Security

Kensington-style lock provision

Warranty

Standard two year limited warranty, international warranty, 90-day lamp
warranty, EPSON Road Service Program and EPSON PrivateLine dedicated
toll-free support (U.S. and Canada only)

Supplied Accessories

Power cable, remote control, 2 AA batteries, computer cable, 
video/audio cable, PS/2 mouse cable, USB mouse cable, Start Here kit, 
standard carrying case

Product/Accessory Part Numbers

EPSON PowerLite 50c Projector

EMP-50

Replacement lamp

ELPLP13

ATA shipping case

ELPKS37

ATA molded hard shell shipping case

ELPKS36

Samsonite wheeled soft case

ELPKS35

Laptop/projector carrying case

ELPKS13

Ceiling mount

ELPMB35

Suspension adapter

ELPMBAPL

False ceiling plate

ELPMBFCP

Component video cable

ELPKC19

Mac adapter set

ELPAP01

50" portable screen

ELPSC06

Portable pop-up screen 60"

ELPSC07

Portable pop-up screen 80"

ELPSC08

Kensington security lock

ELPSL01

High resolution document imager

ELPDC02

Motion presentation camera

ELPDC03

High resolution document camera

V12H064020

Support–The Epson Connection

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Pre-Sales Support U.S. and Canada

800-463-7766

Automated Technical Support

800-922-8911

Internet Web Site 

www.epson.com

presentersonline.com

EPSON PowerLite

®

50c 

The high value, high performance projector 

Epson America, Inc.

3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806

Epson Canada, Ltd.

550 McNicoll, Willowdale, Ontario M2H 2E1

Epson Latin America

6303 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126

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full-featured 
IR remote control

stylish metallic
silver finish

Front View

Back View

high
performance,
low profile

HD 15 computer
input

audio in and out

mouse ports

s-video

composite video

audio L/R