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PowerLite Home Cinema 5020UB/5020UBe
Home Theater Projector
User’s Guide
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Contents Introduction 5 Projector Parts 6 Remote Control – PowerLite Home Cinema 5020UB 8 Remote Control – PowerLite Home Cinema 5020UBe 9 Optional Accessories 10 Registration and Warranty 10 Using This Manual 11 Setting Up the Projector 12 Choose a Location 12 Installing the Projector 16 Connecting the Cables 18 Connecting Video and Computer Equipment 18 Making Other Connections 21 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 22 Charging the 3D Glasses 22 Turning the Projector On and Off 23 Turni
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Advanced Color Adjustments 35 Adjusting the Gamma Setting 36 Adjusting RGBCMY 37 Locking the Projector 37 Making Detailed Adjustments 39 Using the Menu System 39 Changing How the Menus Display 40 Adjusting the Picture Quality 41 Input Brightness Settings 41 Sharpness and Picture Quality Settings 43 Color Settings 45 3D Setup 46 Adjustments for Computer Images 48 WirelessHD Settings (PowerLite Home Cinema 5020UBe only) 49 Split Screen Setup 50 Selecting Memory Settings and Resetting the Projector
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Using HDMI Link 66 Setting Up HDMI Link 66 Changing HDMI Link Settings 67 Maintenance 68 Cleaning the Lens 68 Cleaning the 3D Glasses 69 Cleaning the Projector Case 70 Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 70 Replacing the Lamp 72 Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer 75 Checking the Projector Status 76 Storing the Projector 76 Transporting the Projector 77 Problem Solving 78 What To Do When the Lights Come On or Flash 78 Solving Picture Problems 80 Solving Remote Control Problems 84 Solving WirelessHD
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Introduction ® The PowerLite Home Cinema 5020UB/5020UBe projector lets you enjoy theater-quality 2D and 3D images in the relaxing environment of your own home. Designed especially for home cinema use, it offers these outstanding features: ■ Native 1080p (1920 × 1080) resolution, dynamic contrast ratio up to 320,000:1 and up to 2400 lumens of color brightness and 2400 lumens of white brightness (light output) for incredibly rich, sharp images in almost any setting ■ Auto Iris system that cons
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Projector Parts Front Remote receiver Lamp cover Zoom ring Horizontal lens shift dial Vertical lens shift dial Power and warning Air exhaust lights Control panel cover Focus ring Control panel Air filter cover Auto lens shutter Air intake Adjustable foot Projector lens Back Trigger out port (12V DC PC port Component port 200mA max) HDMI Cable clip holes Video port RS-232C port ® Kensington lock port Power inlet HDMI ports Power switch 6 Introduction
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Bottom Front adjustable feet Mounting bracket attachment points Projector Control Panel Menu button Power button Menu navigation/ vertical keystone buttons Retractable cover Source button Escape button Enter button Introduction 7
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Remote Control – PowerLite Home Cinema 5020UB Illumination button Standby button Lights the remote control On button Turns projector off buttons for easy viewing Turns projector on Split button Toggles the Split Screen function on or HDMI Link button off Enables and disables the Source buttons HDMI link function Switch between equipment connected to the projector 2D/3D button Toggles HDMI Link control buttons between 2D and Control playback of a linked 3D projection video device Menu Colo
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Remote Control – PowerLite Home Cinema 5020UBe On button Standby button Turns projector on Illumination button Turns projector off Lights the remote control buttons for easy viewing Source buttons Switch between equipment connected to the projector Split button Toggles the Split HDMI Link button Screen function on or Enables and disables the off HDMI link function HDMI Link control buttons 2D/3D button Control playback of a linked Toggles video device between 2D and 3D projection Color Mod
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Optional Accessories Epson provides the following optional accessories for the projector: Product Part number Replacement lamp V13H010L69 Air filter replacement V13H134A39 Replacement remote control – 5020UB 1581984 Replacement remote control – 5020UBe 1582262 Kensington security lock (theft-deterrent device) ELPSL01 Projector mount CHF1000 RF 3D active shutter glasses V12H548006 PixiePlus control system for Epson projectors ELPSP10 Belkin Pro Series VGA / SVGA cable – 6 ft F3H982-06 Belkin Pure
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Using This Manual This book contains all the information you need to use the projector, in addition to basic setup and maintenance instructions, troubleshooting tips, important safety instructions, specifications, and warranty information. Please follow these guidelines as you read through the manual: Warning: Must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Caution: Must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Note: Contains important information about your projector. Tip: Contains h
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Setting Up the Projector Follow the instructions in this section to choose a location for the projector, connect the cables, and display an image. Choose a Location You can install the projector for the viewing setups shown below, as well as rear projection. Front Ceiling 12 Setting Up the Projector
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Keep the projector level and place it at a height so its lens is even with the top or the bottom of the screen and is centered horizontally. If this is not possible, use the lens shift dials to reposition the image. You can use lens shift to move the image up or down by nearly its full height, and left or right by about one-half its width (for details, see page 26). Offset A Offset B Offset refers to distance from bottom of image to center of Projection distance lens using maximum lens shif
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The size of the image is determined by the distance from the projector’s lens to the screen. Depending on your display settings and how you use the Zoom ring, the actual size may differ. Use these tables as a guide for projector placement: 16:9 aspect ratio Diagonal image size Projection distance (width × height) Offset A Offset B Horizontal Offset 3.8 to 8.3 feet 40 in. (35 × 20 in.) 9 in. 28.6 in. –16.4 to 16.4 in. 1.17 to 2.52 m 101.6 cm (89 × 50 cm) 23 cm 73 cm –42 to 42 cm 5.8 to 12.5 fe
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4:3 aspect ratio (continued) Diagonal image size Projection distance (width × height) Offset A Offset B Horizontal Offset 24.2 to 51.3 feet 200 in. (161 × 118 in.) 55 in. 175 in. –100.4 to 100.4 in. 7.36 to 15.62 m 508 cm (410 × 300 cm) 139 cm 444 cm –255 to 255 cm To determine the exact image size when you know the projection distance (or the exact projection distance when you know the desired image size), you can use the Image Size Calculator. This program is available on the Epson website
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Installing the Projector To install the projector, you first need to determine the location, based on the size of your screen (maximum diagonal image size). Use the tables on page 14 as a guide to positioning the projector. To suspend the projector from a ceiling, you will need the optional projector mount designed for the projector. See page 10 for ordering information. Follow the instructions included with the mount to install the projector. Warning: When installing or adjusting the ceili
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The following illustrations show the dimensions of the projector: 18.3 in. (466 mm) 9.2 in. (233 mm) 6.2 in. (159 mm) 3.3 in. (83 mm) 11.8 in. (300 mm) 3.3 in. 5.9 in. (150 mm) (83 mm) LENS 2.4 in. (60 mm) 15.6 in. (396 mm) 6.3 in. (160 mm) Ceiling mount screw size 4-M4x9 mm Setting Up the Projector17
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Connecting the Cables Connecting Video and Computer Equipment You can connect the projector to many types of video equipment, such as a Blu-ray ™ Disc /DVD player, digital tuner, cable or satellite box, video game console, camcorder, or digital camera. You can also connect it to a desktop or laptop PC or Apple Mac system. For details on compatible video formats, see page 89. To remove the interface cover and connect cables to the back of the projector (PowerLite Home Cinema 5020UBe only), gr
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You can connect up to five pieces of equipment at the same time, using any of the commercially available cables shown below: Port name Video equipment connection Computer connection HDMI1/ Use an HDMI cable (High Speed required for 3D): HDMI2 Component Use a component video cable — (with RCA-style connectors): Connect the cable to the three component video ports. Match corresponding colors between the cable and the ports. PC — Use a Mini D-sub, 15-pin monitor cable to connect to a computer
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When you connect an HDMI cable to the projector, it is recommended that you fasten it with the included cable clip. Follow the steps below to install the cable clip. Note: The cable clip will fit most standard, round HDMI cables. The clip may not fit non-round or thick HDMI cables. 1. Connect the HDMI cable to one of the HDMI ports on the projector. 2. Insert the end of the cable clip anchor into the cable clip hole above the HDMI port, as shown below. 3. Place the open cable clip around the
