Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 5020UB User manual

PowerLite®Home Cinema 5020UB/5020UBe
Home Theater Projector
User’s Guide

2Contents
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
Turning On the Projector 23
Turning Off the Projector 24
Selecting the Image Source 24
Positioning the Image 26
Making Basic Adjustments 29
Focusing and Zooming 29
Choosing the Aspect Ratio 30
Viewing 3D images 31
Projecting in Split Screen mode 33
Choosing the Color Mode 34

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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 51
Creating Memory Settings 51
Selecting Memory Settings 51
Renaming Memory Settings 52
Deleting Saved Memory Settings 52
Resetting the Projector 53
Customizing Projector Features 54
Image Sizing 54
Screen Options 55
Other Setup Options 55
Adjusting the LCD Alignment 57
Using WirelessHD 60
Placing the WirelessHD Transmitter 60
Connecting the WirelessHD Transmitter 61
Viewing WirelessHD Content 62
Switching WirelessHD Sources 62
Using Picture-in-Picture 64

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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 Problems (PowerLite Home Cinema 5020UBe Only) 85
Where to Get Help 86
Specifications 87
Notices 92
Important Safety Information 92
FCC Compliance Statement 94
Copyright Notice 95
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials 95
Trademarks 96

Introduction 5
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 constantly controls the light output based on the gamma and
black/white levels of your projected content, for perfectly adjusted images and deepest
blacks now in both 2D and 3D
■Epson C2Fine®3LCD technology for reliable picture quality, increased contrast ratio and
uniform colors
■10-bit color quality for unmatched color accuracy, with over a billion colors available
■HDMI®(High-Definition Multimedia Interface®) ports for superior, uncompressed
digital video
■THX®3D certified to deliver exquisite, natural textures and film-like movie experiences
■Built-in cinema filter and Fujinon® lens for exceptional picture quality
■True 16:9 wide-format projection
■Flexible setup configurations, including front projection and ceiling mounted, with
vertical and horizontal lens shift dials for offset placement

6Introduction
Projector Parts
Air exhaust
Projector lens
Adjustable foot
HDMI ports
Remote receiver
Vertical lens shift dial
Front
Back
Lamp cover
Air intake
Air filter cover
Power inlet Kensington®lock port
RS-232C port
Video port
PC port
Control panel
Horizontal
lens shift dial
Focus ring
Zoom ring
HDMI Cable clip holes
Component port
Power switch
Trigger out port (12V DC
200mA max)
Auto lens
shutter
Control
panel cover
Power and
warning
lights

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Escape button
Power button
Mounting bracket
attachment points
Bottom
Projector Control Panel
Source button
Menu navigation/
vertical keystone
buttons
Front adjustable feet
Menu button
Enter button
Retractable
cover

8Introduction
Remote Control – PowerLite Home Cinema 5020UB
Source buttons
Switch between equipment
connected to the projector
On button
Turns projector on
Menu
navigation
buttons
3D Format button
Adjusts the 3D
Format setting
Color Mode button
Quickly change color settings
to match room lighting
Aspect button
Changes the picture’s aspect ratio
Blank button
Temporarily stops projection or
hides the menu screen
Auto Iris button
Toggles the Auto Iris
function on or off
HDMI Link button
Enables and disables the
HDMI link function
Frame int setting
Adjusts the Frame Interpolation
setting
Illumination button
Lights the remote control
buttons for easy viewing
Menu button
Displays the projector’s
menus
Default button
Resets menu
selection to default
values
2D/3D button
Toggles
between 2D and
3D projection
RGBCMY button
Displays the color adjustment menu
Memory button
Accesses the
memory menu
HDMI Link control buttons
Control playback of a linked
video device
Super-res button
Adjusts the Super-res setting
on or off
Standby button
Turns projector off
Split button
Toggles the Split
Screen function on or
off
User button
Programmable button
performs various
functions
Pattern button
Toggles the test
pattern on or off

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Remote Control – PowerLite Home Cinema 5020UBe
Source buttons
Switch between equipment
connected to the projector
On button
Turns projector on
Menu
navigation
buttons
Color Mode button
Quickly change color settings
to match room lighting
Aspect button
Changes the picture’s aspect ratio
Blank button
Temporarily stops projection or
hides the menu screen
Auto Iris button
Toggles the Auto Iris
function on or off
HDMI Link button
Enables and disables the
HDMI link function
Frame Int button
Adjusts the Frame Interpolation
setting
Menu button
Displays the projector’s
menus
Default button
Resets menu
selection to default
values
2D/3D button
Toggles
between 2D and
3D projection
RGBCMY button
Displays the color adjustment menu
Memory button
Accesses the
memory menu
HDMI Link control buttons
Control playback of a linked
video device
Super-res button
Adjusts the Super-res setting
on or off
WirelessHD
Transmitter
controls
Illumination button
Lights the remote control
buttons for easy viewing
Standby button
Turns projector off
Split button
Toggles the Split
Screen function on or
off
User button
Programmable button
performs various
functions
Pattern button
Toggles the test
pattern on or off

10 Introduction
Optional Accessories
Epson provides the following optional accessories for the projector:
In addition to the accessories listed above, 1-year and 2-year extended service plans are
available. You can purchase these plans and other accessories from an authorized Epson
reseller. To find the nearest reseller, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To
purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
Registration and Warranty
Your projector comes with a basic two-year carry-in warranty for the projector, one-year 3D
glasses warranty, and a 90 day limited warranty for the lamp. For details, see the Quick Setup
sheet.
In addition, Epson offers free Extra CareSM 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, Canada, or Puerto Rico. See your
Extra Care Home Service brochure for details.
To register, simply follow the registration instructions on the CD, or register online at
epson.com/webreg. Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories,
products, and service.
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 PureAV HDMI audio video cable – 3 ft AV22300-03
Rear Cable Cover – White V12H003011