Epson 5010E - Manuals

6 Introduction Projector Parts Air exhaust Projector lens Adjustable foot HDMI ports External 3D IR port 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 d...

Introduction 7 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

8 Introduction Remote Control Source buttons Switch between equipmentconnected to the projector On button Turns projector on Menu navigationbuttons Color Mode button Quickly change color settings to match room lighting HDMI Link button Enables and disables the HDMI link function Illumination button ...

Introduction 9 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 ...

10 Introduction 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 t...

Setting Up the Projector 11 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

14 Setting Up the Projector 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 at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/s...

Setting Up the Projector 15 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 wil...

Setting Up the Projector 17 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 connec...

18 Setting Up the Projector 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 ...

Setting Up the Projector 19 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 nul...

20 Setting Up the Projector 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...

Setting Up the Projector 21 The power light flashes while the projector warms up. If you don’t see a picture, you may need to change the image source as described on page 21. Turning Off the Projector 1. Turn off any equipment connected to the projector. 2. Press the P power button on the projector ...

22 Setting Up the Projector If you press the source button on the projector, you see a list of available sources. Press the source button to move through the list and select the desired source. Note: If an image does not appear, see “Problem Solving” on page 66. To temporarily turn off the image and...

Making Basic Adjustments 25 Making Basic Adjustments Follow the instructions in this chapter to make basic adjustments to the image shape, size, color, and quality. For further refinements, see “Making Detailed Adjustments” on page 34. Focusing and Zooming Use the focus ring to sharpen the image. Us...

26 Making Basic Adjustments Choosing the Aspect Ratio In many cases, video signals are automatically resized to fit on your screen when Auto is selected as the Aspect setting. You may need to change the size of the image (or aspect ratio) for certain image types by pressing the Aspect button on the ...

Making Basic Adjustments 27 Viewing 3D images To view 3D content, you must first connect a 3D-compatible video device to one of the HDMI ports on your projector. You will also need a pair of Epson or Epson-compatible M-3Di active shutter glasses. 1. Turn on and begin playback on the 3D-compatible vi...

28 Making Basic Adjustments Projecting in Split Screen mode You can use the Split Screen feature to simultaneously project two images from different image sources next to each other. You can control the Split Screen feature using the remote control or the projector menus. The Split Screen feature is...

Making Basic Adjustments 29 2. Press the Menu button. You see this screen: 3. To select an input source for the other image, select the Source setting, press Enter , select the input source, select Execute , and press Enter . (You can also change image sources, if necessary.) 4. To switch the images...

30 Making Basic Adjustments Select the image source you want to adjust, then press the Color Mode button on the remote control. Choose from these settings: ■ Cinema for viewing movies in a dimly lit room. ■ Dynamic for projecting the brightest picture available. ■ Living Room for watching television...

Making Basic Adjustments 31 Adjusting the Gamma Setting You can select from five gamma settings (2.0 to 2.4) or customize your own setting from your image or a displayed graph. Lower values will increase the contrast of dark areas, but tend to blur the bright areas. Higher values will darken the lig...

32 Making Basic Adjustments Adjusting RGBCMY Use this feature to adjust the hue, saturation, and brightness for each of the red (R), green (G), blue (B), cyan (C), magenta (M), and yellow (Y) color components. 1. Press the RBGCMY button. You see the following displayed on the screen: 2. Use the u or...

34 Making Detailed Adjustments Making Detailed Adjustments You can use the projector’s on-screen menus to make detailed adjustments to the image quality—such as the brightness, contrast, sharpness, and color. You can also change the menu display, sleep mode settings, and other projector features. Us...

Making Detailed Adjustments 35 4. When you’re finished, press the Esc button to return to the previous menu or press the Menu button to exit the menu system. To display one of the line menus, press the Enter button. You see a display like this at the bottom of the image: ■ Press the l or r button to...

36 Making Detailed Adjustments Adjusting the Picture Quality Before fine-tuning the image using these adjustments, make sure you have already selected the best Color Mode for your picture and viewing environment, as described on page 29. Then use the settings in this section to finish adjusting the ...

38 Making Detailed Adjustments Sharpness and Picture Quality Settings If the image looks fuzzy, or if it contains noise or flickering, you can use these settings to correct it. ■ Sharpness Use this function to make lines and edges appear more distinct in the image. This setting is stored separately ...

Making Detailed Adjustments 39 ■ Noise Reduction Note: This is not be available with a signal input through the PC port. This setting reduces flickering of analog images. You can select from 3 levels of noise reduction. ■ Frame Interpolation This setting compares the current and previous frames, the...

40 Making Detailed Adjustments ■ Abs. Color Temp. Shifts the color balance between red and blue, making the image appear warmer or cooler. ■ Skin Tone Makes fine adjustments to the tint and controls the amount of red or green in the image. Also useful for correcting black-and-white images, if they l...

Making Detailed Adjustments 41 ■ Gamma You can select from five gamma settings (2.0 to 2.4) or customize your own setting from your image or a displayed graph. Lower values will increase the contrast of dark areas, but tend to blur the bright areas. Higher values will darken the light areas. See pag...

Making Detailed Adjustments 43 Adjustments for Computer Images In addition to the settings described previously, you can adjust the Tracking and Sync settings for analog RGB computer images. Normally, these settings are adjusted automatically by the projector. If you notice that the image is blurry ...

44 Making Detailed Adjustments WirelessHD Settings (PowerLite Home Cinema 5010e only) Use these options to manage the WirelessHD connection and access the WirelessHD reception monitor. ■ Device Connections Select this option to display a list of available WirelessHD devices. Note: The MAC Address of...

Making Detailed Adjustments 45 ■ Erase Device Name Use this option to delete the names of devices displayed in the WirelessHD Device Connections menu and return them to their default values. ■ Reset Select this option to reset all WirelessHD settings and return them to their default values. Split Sc...

46 Making Detailed Adjustments Once you have finished making your selections for both screens, select Execute to exit the Source menu and apply these settings. Note: Certain combinations of sources can’t be selected. Invalid input combinations will be grayed out. See page 28 for a complete list of a...

Making Detailed Adjustments 47 Selecting Memory Settings You can easily recall the memory settings by using the Memory button on the remote control. 1. Press the Memory button on the remote control. 2. Select Load Memory . 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the desired setting, then press the Enter ...

48 Making Detailed Adjustments Deleting Saved Memory Settings You can clear all your memory settings at once. 1. Press the Menu button on the remote control. 2. Open the Reset menu, then select Reset Memory . 3. Select Yes , then press the Enter button to delete the memory settings. Note: You can de...

Making Detailed Adjustments 49 3. Do one of the following: ■ Select Reset Lamp Hours to clear the lamp usage timer and reset it to zero. You should reset the lamp timer only when you install a new projector lamp. See page 64 for more information. ■ Select Reset Memory to clear all memory settings. ■...

50 Making Detailed Adjustments ■ Aspect This setting lets you change the aspect ratio of your image, and works the same as pressing the Aspect button on the remote control. See page 26 for more information. Note: When displaying 720p, 1080i, or 1080p signals through the HDMI or Component video port,...

Making Detailed Adjustments 51 Other Setup Options ■ Projection You can select different options for projecting the image: Front , Front/Ceiling , Rear , Rear/Ceiling . ■ Direct Power On Sets projection to start without pressing the P power button on the projector or the On button on the remote cont...

52 Making Detailed Adjustments ■ Child Lock Lets you lock the P power button on the projector’s control panel to make it more difficult for a child to turn on the projector. See page 32 for more information. ■ Control Panel Lock Lets you disable all the buttons on the projector’s control panel to pr...

Using WirelessHD 53 Using WirelessHD You can use the included WirelessHD Transmitter (PowerLite Home Cinema 5010e only) to wirelessly stream HD content from a video device to the projector. Placing the WirelessHD Transmitter Place the WirelessHD Transmitter so that the unit’s lights face the front o...

54 Using WirelessHD Setting Up a WirelessHD Connection To prepare your device to work with the WirelessHD button, follow these steps: 1. Follow the instructions on the previous page and place the transmitter within range of the projector. 2. Plug the AC adapter into the transmitter and an electrical...

Using HDMI Link 55 Using HDMI Link When you connect HDMI CEC-compatible devices to the projector with HDMI cables, you can control them using the HDMI Link control buttons on the projector’s remote control. This lets you use just one remote control to operate many commonly used features on all your ...

56 Using HDMI Link 4. Set up your connected devices so their HDMI CEC-compatible functions are enabled. For details, refer to the device manufacturer’s documentation. Changing HDMI Link Settings 1. Press the HDMI Link button on the projector’s remote control. 2. Select Device Connections . You see t...

Maintenance 57 Maintenance Your projector needs little maintenance. All you need to do on a regular basis is keep the lens clean. You also may need to clean the air filter to prevent overheating. Warning: Before cleaning any part of the projector, turn it off and unplug the power cord. Never open an...

58 Maintenance Caution: Never rub the lens with abrasive materials. Use only lens cleaning fluids that are designed for cleaning optics. Avoid touching the lens with your bare hands to prevent fingerprints on or damage to the lens surface. Cleaning the 3D Glasses Use the included lint-free cloth (do...

Maintenance 59 Cleaning the Projector Case Before you clean the case, turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. ■ To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. ■ To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent. Then wipe t...

60 Maintenance 4. Remove the air filter as shown. 5. Gently tap both sides of the air filter against a hard surface four or five times to remove loose dust from the air filter. Note: Do not use excessive force when tapping the air filter, or it may crack and become unusable. Do not rinse the air fil...

Maintenance 61 8. Insert the outer edge of the air filter cover into the notches on the projector, then press in on the inner edge of the cover to lock it into place, as shown below. Replacing the Lamp The projection lamp lasts for up to 4000 hours in Normal mode. You can use the Info menu to check ...

62 Maintenance Follow these steps to replace the lamp: 1. If the projector is on, press the P power button on the projector twice or the Standby button on the remote control and wait for the power light to stop flashing. 2. Turn off the power switch on the back of the projector and unplug the power ...

64 Maintenance 10. Tighten the lamp cover screw. 11. Reset the lamp usage timer, as described on page 64. Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer After replacing the lamp, plug the projector back in, turn on the power switch on the back of the projector, and press the P power button on the projector or the O...

Maintenance 65 2. Use the menu navigation buttons to open the Info menu. The following information appears: Note: The information displayed depends on the currently selected image source. The Lamp Hours shows 0H until you’ve used the lamp for at least 10 hours. The resolution indicates the total num...

66 Problem Solving Problem Solving This section explains how to interpret the projector’s status lights, solve problems with the picture and remote control, and contact technical support. What To Do When the Lights Come On or Flash The lights on top of the projector indicate the projector’s status a...

Problem Solving 67 Power light flashes blue, power button is on The projector is warming up. Wait for the picture to appear. The projector is cooling down. Wait until the power light stops flashing and remains off. Then press the P power button on the projector or the On button on the remote control...

68 Problem Solving Solving Picture Problems You cannot turn on the projector. ■ Make sure the power cord is connected and the power switch on the back of the projector is turned on. Then wait a moment for the P power button to light up before pressing the P power button on the projector or the On bu...

Problem Solving 69 3D content does not display or does not display correctly. ■ Press the 2D/3D button on the remote control to switch to 3D viewing mode, if necessary. ■ Make sure you are within the 3D viewing range (see page 11). ■ Check that your video device and media are both 3D-compatible. Ref...

70 Problem Solving ■ If the function key doesn’t let you display simultaneously on both screens, you might need to use the Display utility in the Windows Control Panel to make sure that both the LCD screen and external monitor port are enabled. From the Windows Control Panel, open the Display utilit...

Problem Solving 71 ■ There may be dirt on the lens. Clean the lens as described on page 57. ■ Adjust the focus (see page 25). ■ Make sure the lens is not fogged by condensation. If you’ve just moved the projector from a cold environment, wait a couple of minutes before using it. ■ Adjust the Sharpne...

72 Problem Solving Solving Remote Control Problems The projector doesn’t respond to remote control commands. ■ Make sure you’re within about 32 feet (10 m) of the projector, and the remote control is aimed at the projector’s front or back sensor within the ranges shown below. ■ You may need to repla...

Problem Solving 73 Solving WirelessHD Problems The projector cannot display images from the WirelessHD Transmitter. ■ Open the WirelessHD reception monitor and check the strength of the WirelessHD signal (see page 44). If the signal is weak, you may need to move the transmitter closer to the project...

74 Problem Solving Where to Get Help Internet Support Epson provides technical assistance 24 hours a day at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada). Here you can access troubleshooting information, download product documentation, and receive technical advice through email. Speak to a S...

Specifications 75 Specifications General Type of display Poly-silicon TFT active matrix Size of LCD panels 0.74 inch (18.8 mm) wide Lens F=2.00 to 3.17 Resolution (native format) 1920 × 1080 pixels, 1080p Brightness Normal mode:White light output up to 2400 lumens (ISO 21118 standard)Color light out...

Specifications 77 Electrical Rated frequency 50/60 Hz AC Power supply 100 to 120 V AC: 2.9 A 200 to 240 V AC: 1.3 A Power consumption 100 to 120 V AC: Operating: 352 W (Normal mode)262 W (ECO mode)Standby: 0.25 W (with HDMI Link enabled) 220 to 240 V AC: Operating: 342 W (Normal mode)252 W (ECO mode...

78 Specifications Compatible Video Formats The projector supports analog video in NTSC, PAL, and SECAM formats, and it automatically adjusts to the incoming signal. It can receive these formats as composite or component video—which it accepts through the Video and Component ports, respectively. The ...

Specifications 79 Analog RGB (computer display) HDMI 3D mode Note: When projecting with WirelessHD, DeepColor 1080P 50/60Hz is not supported. ESC/VP21 Command Codes You can use an AV controller with a 9-pin null modem serial cable to control the projector. You can download the complete ESC/VP 21 Com...

80 Notices Notices Important Safety Information Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the projector: ■ Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on. ■ If you or any viewe...

82 Notices ■ Allow the lamp to cool for one hour before replacing it. ■ Unplug the projector during lightning storms or when not in use for extended periods. ■ Don’t place the projector or remote control on top of heat-producing equipment. ■ If you use the projector in a country other than where you...

Notices 83 WARNING The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and...

84 Notices Trademarks Epson, PowerLite, and C 2 Fine are registered trademarks, 1080Perfect is a trademark, and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PrivateLine is a registered trademark, DigiScan and AccuCinema are trademarks, and Extra Care and Epson Connec...