Epson Projector 5020UB User Manual

Introduction11
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:...

12Setting Up the Projector
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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Keep the projector level and place it at a height so its lens is even with the top or the bottom 
of the screen and is centered horizontally. If this is not possible, use the lens shift dials to 
reposition the image. 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 26).
If you place the projector off to the side, aim it straight ahead (rather than at the center of the 
screen),...

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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 B Horizontal Offset
3.8 to 8.3 feet
1.17 to 2.52 m40 in. (35 × 20 in.)
101.6 cm (89 × 50 cm)9 in.
23 cm28.6 in.
73 cm–16.4 to 16.4 in.
–42 to 42 cm...

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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 14 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 10 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
Ceiling mou
nt screw size
4-M4x9 mm
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) 

18Setting Up the Projector
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 89.
To remove the interface cover and connect cables to the back of the projector (PowerLite 
Home Cinema...

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You can connect up to five pieces of equipment at the same time, using any of the 
commercially available cables shown below:
Note: See page 56 for information on connecting with WirelessHD (PowerLite Home Cinema 
5020UBe only).
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...

20Setting Up the Projector
When you connect an HDMI cable to the projector, it is recommended that you fasten it 
with the included cable clip. Follow the steps below to install the cable clip.
Note: The cable clip will fit most standard, round HDMI cables. The clip may not fit non-round or 
thick HDMI cables.
1. Connect the HDMI cable to one of the HDMI ports on the projector.
2. Insert the end of the cable clip anchor into the cable clip hole above the HDMI port, as 
shown below.
3. Place the open...