Epson Projector 5020UB User Manual

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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...

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2. Do one of the following:
■Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB-to-AC adapter (PowerLite Home 
Cinema 5020UB only), then connect the adapter to a wall outlet.
■Plug the other end of the USB cable into the 3D glasses charging port on the side of 
the WirelessHD Transmitter (PowerLite Home Cinema 5020UBe only).
■Plug the other end of the USB cable into a computer or other device with an available 
USB port.
Note: Epson does not guarantee the compatibility of the...

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3. Press the On button on the remote control or the Ppower button on the projector.
Note: To prevent children from turning on the projector, you can use the Child Lock feature. See 
page 37 for details.
If you’ll be using the projector at an altitude above 4921 feet (1500 meters), turn on High Altitude 
Mode so the fan can properly cool the projector at the high altitude air pressure. See page 57 for 
details.
The power light flashes while the projector warms up. If you don’t...

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Note: There may be a brief delay when switching between sources.
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 78.
To temporarily turn off the image and darken the screen, press the Blank button on the remote 
control. Press the Blank button again to return to normal viewing. 

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Positioning the Image
If the projector is not centered in front of the screen, use the lens shift dials and, if needed, 
vertical keystone buttons to correct the position and shape of the image.
Note: For the best image quality, try to position the projector so that you do not need to use 
keystone correction.
Note: You can display a test pattern to help adjust the image position by pressing the Pattern 
button on the remote control. Press the Esc button to turn off the test...

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The vertical position (V) can be adjusted by up to 96% of the height of the screen, while the 
horizontal position (H) can be adjusted by up to 47% of the width of the screen.
If one side of the image is taller than the other, make sure the projector is parallel to the 
screen. If necessary, adjust the front feet so that the projector is horizontal.
Note: If the projected image shape is not rectangular, the projector is not level with the screen or 
aimed directly at the...

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When setting up the projector, make sure that it is placed level to the screen in order to 
provide the best possible image quality. If you must set up the projector at an angle, use the 
vertical keystone buttons to correct the image shape. 

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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 39.
Focusing and Zooming
Use the focus ring to sharpen the image.
Use the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image. 

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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 remote control.
Note: When displaying 720p, 1080i, or 1080p signals through the HDMI or Component video port, 
the aspect ratio is automatically selected and you cannot change it. 
If you display a 4:3 image...