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PowerLite Home Cinema 5010/5010e
Home Theater Projector
User’s Guide
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Contents Introduction 5 Projector Parts 6 Remote Control 8 Optional Accessories 9 Registration and Warranty 9 Using This Manual 10 Setting Up the Projector 11 Choose a Location 11 Installing the Projector 15 Connecting the Cables 17 Connecting Video and Computer Equipment 17 Making Other Connections 19 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 20 Turning the Projector On and Off 20 Turning On the Projector 20 Turning Off the Projector 21 Selecting the Image Source 21 Positioning the Image 22 Ma
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Locking the Projector 32 Making Detailed Adjustments 34 Using the Menu System 34 Changing How the Menus Display 35 Adjusting the Picture Quality 36 Input Brightness Settings 36 Sharpness and Picture Quality Settings 38 Color Settings 39 3D Setup 41 Adjustments for Computer Images 43 WirelessHD Settings (PowerLite Home Cinema 5010e only) 44 Split Screen Setup 45 Selecting Memory Settings and Resetting the Projector 46 Creating Memory Settings 46 Selecting Memory Settings 47 Renaming Memory Settin
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Maintenance 57 Cleaning the Lens 57 Cleaning the 3D Glasses 58 Cleaning the Projector Case 59 Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 59 Replacing the Lamp 61 Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer 64 Checking the Projector Status 64 Storing the Projector 65 Transporting the Projector 65 Problem Solving 66 What To Do When the Lights Come On or Flash 66 Solving Picture Problems 68 Solving Remote Control Problems 72 Solving WirelessHD Problems 73 Where to Get Help 74 Specifications 75 Notices 80 Important S
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Introduction ® The PowerLite Home Cinema 5010/5010e projector lets you enjoy theater-quality 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 200,000:1 and up to 2400 lumens of brightness (color and white light output) for incredibly rich, sharp images in any room lighting ■ Auto Iris system that constantly controls the light output based
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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 ports 200mA max) Cable clip holes Video port RS-232C port ® Kensington lock port Power inlet External 3D IR port 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 Standby button On button Turns projector off Turns projector on Illumination button Lights the remote control buttons for easy viewing HDMI Link button Enables and disables the Source buttons HDMI link function Switch between equipment connected to the projector 2D/3D button HDMI Link control buttons Toggles Control playback of a linked between 2D and video device 3D projection Color Mode button Menu Quickly change color settings navigation to match room lighting buttons Su
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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 Kensington security lock (anti-theft device) ELPSL01 Projector mount CHF1000 Computer cable (6 feet [1.8 meters]) F3H982-06 3D active shutter glasses V12H483001 External 3D IR emitter V12H484001 In addition to the accessories listed above, 1-year and 2-year extended service plans are available. You can purchase these plans an
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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 Setting Up the Projector11
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Ideally, keep the projector level and place it at a height so its lens is centered between the top and bottom of the screen. If this is not possible, use the lens shift dials to reposition the image. As a rule of thumb, 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 22). Offset A Offset B Offset refers to distance from bottom of image to center of Projection distance lens using maximum lens
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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 Horizontal Projection distance (width × height) Offset A Offset B Offset 3.8 to 8.3 feet 40 in. (35 × 20 in.) 9.1 in. 28.7 in. –15.4 to 15.4 in. 1.17 to 2.52 m 101.6 cm (89 × 50 cm) 23 cm 73 cm –39 to 39 cm 5.8 to 12.5
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4:3 aspect ratio (continued) Diagonal image size Horizontal Projection distance (width × height) Offset A Offset B Offset 24.2 to 51.3 feet 200 in. (161 × 118 in.) 55.5 in. 175.6 in. –94.1 to 94.1 in. 7.36 to 15.62 m 508 cm (410 × 300 cm) 141 cm 446 cm –239 to 239 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 websit
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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 13 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 9 for ordering information. Follow the instructions included with the mount to install the projector. Warning: When installing or adjusting the ceilin
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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) 16 Setting Up the Projector
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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 78. You can connect up to five pieces of equipment at the same time, using any of the commercially available cables sh
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For best results, connect your video equipment to the HDMI port, if possible. If your equipment doesn’t support HDMI, connect it to either the Component (for high quality, component video) or Video (for composite video) port. Note: You need to use a version 1.4 or higher HDMI cable to use the projector’s 3D features. If you aren’t sure if your HDMI cable is version 1.4 or higher, contact your cable manufacturer. When you connect an HDMI cable to the projector, it is recommended that you fast
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Making Other Connections Connect the power cable and other cables described below, depending on how you plan to use the projector. ■ Plug the power cable into the projector and a grounded electrical outlet. ■ To use an AV controller with the projector, connect a 9-pin null modem serial cable to the RS-232C port. ■ To connect external devices such as motorized screens, connect a mini-jack stereo (3.5 mm) cable to the Trigger Out port and set the Trigger Out menu option to On. See page 52 for
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Installing Batteries in the Remote Control The remote control uses two AA batteries. Warning: Keep batteries away from children. If a battery is swallowed, contact your doctor immediately. 1. Release the tab and lift open the cover. 2. Insert two new AA batteries as shown. 3. Reinsert the cover and press it down until it clicks into place. Aim the remote control at the screen, or at the front or back of the projector. Make sure you are within 32 feet (10 meters) of the projector. If you suspe
