Epson Powerlite Home Cinema 5010 Users Guide

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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 how long it’s been in use (see page64). It’s time to replace the lamp when:
■The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate.
■The projector’s lamp light flashes orange or red at half-second...

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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 cord and 
any cables.
3. Wait about an hour to make sure the lamp is no longer hot.
4. Loosen the screw securing the lamp cover.
5. Remove the lamp cover as shown.
6. Loosen the screws securing the lamp...

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7. Lift up the lamp handle and gently pull the lamp out of the projector. 
Warning:  The lamp(s) in this product contain mercury. Please consult your state and local 
regulations regarding disposal or recycling. Do not put in the trash.
8. Gently insert the new lamp into the projector and press the handle down. Tighten the 
screws.
Caution: Don’t touch the glass portion of the lamp assembly. Touching the glass could result 
in premature lamp failure.
9. Replace the lamp cover. (The...

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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 Ppower button on the projector or the 
On button on the remote 
control. Then follow these steps to reset the lamp usage timer:
1. Press the 
Menu button on the projector or remote control.
2. Use the menu navigation buttons to open the 
Reset menu,...

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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 number of scan lines in the source signal. The number of visible 
scan lines depends on the signal format standard and selected display settings (see page 78).
Storing the Projector
If you need to store the...

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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 and let you know when a 
problem occurs.
If the projector isn’t working correctly, first press the Ppower button, let the projector cool 
down, and unplug the power cord. Then plug the power cord back in and...

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Power light flashes 
blue, power button 
is onThe 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 
Ppower button on the 
projector or the On button on the remote control to turn it back 
on.
Power light and 
power button are 
onProjection is in progress.
Lights indicating a problem
Light state Cause and solution
All lights are off The projector is not receiving power. Make...

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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 Ppower button to light up before pressing the 
Ppower button on the projector or the 
On button on the remote control.
■If you’ve set the Control Panel Lock, the control panel buttons are disabled; you must 
use the remote control to turn on the projector (see page 32).
■If you’ve set the Child Lock,...

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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. Refer to the 
documentation that came with your video device for more information.
■Press the Menu button on the remote control, select the Signal menu, then 3D Setup, 
then select 
3D Format. Make sure that the...

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■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 utility. In the Display Properties dialog box, click the Settings tab, 
then click 
Advanced. The method for adjusting the setting varies from computer to 
computer; you may need to click a 
Monitor tab, then make...