Epson Powerlite Home Cinema 5010 Users Guide

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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 

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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).
If you place the projector off to the side, aim it straight ahead (rather than at the center of the...

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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
Projection distanceDiagonal image size 
(width × height) Offset A Offset BHorizontal 
Offset
3.8 to 8.3 feet
1.17 to 2.52 m40 in. (35 × 20 in.)
101.6 cm (89 × 50 cm)9.1 in.
23 cm28.7 in.
73 cm–15.4 to 15.4 in.
–39 to 39...

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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/support (Canada).
Also keep these considerations in mind:
■Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and under the projector. Do not 
set the projector on top of loose materials that could...

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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...

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The following illustrations show the dimensions of the projector:
LENS
11.8 in. (300 mm)
5.9 in. (150 mm)3.3 in.
(83 mm)
2.4 in.
(60 mm)
6.3 in.
(160 mm) 15.6 in.
(396 mm)18.3 in. (466 mm)
9.2 in. (233 mm)
3.3 in.
(83 mm)6.2 in.
(159 mm) 

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...