Epson Projector 5020UB User Manual

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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 34. Then 
use the settings in this section to finish adjusting the picture to your liking. 
Most image quality settings are saved independently for each input signal type, input source 
(Video, HDMI, WirelessHD, Component, PC), and color mode. After you finish adjusting 
the settings for one input source, switch to the other input sources you’ll be using and make 
any necessary adjustments.
Input Brightness Settings
If the signal from connected equipment is weak and images appear dark, you can adjust the 
Brightness and Contrast settings. You can adjust brightness and contrast for each image 
source and color mode.
The Brightness setting controls how much light is produced by the projector, and the 
Contrast setting adjusts the difference between the bright and dark areas of the projected 
image. The other settings in this section control how the projector interprets the light and 
dark areas of the picture. 
■Brightness
Adjust the brightness so it’s suitable for your viewing conditions. For example, if you’re 
projecting in a brightly lit room or onto an especially large screen, you may need to 
increase the brightness. Decrease the brightness for dark rooms or small screens; this also 
reduces power consumption and fan noise, and helps to prolong the life of the lamp. 
■Contrast
This setting adjusts the difference between bright and dark areas.
Image > Brightness
Image > Contrast 
						

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■Auto Iris
When this setting is on, the light output is automatically adjusted according to the 
brightness of the image. Select either 
Normal or High Speed to indicate how quickly 
you would like the projector to respond to changes in the brightness of the image. The 
setting is stored separately for each image source and color mode.
It is best to use 
High Speed for content that frequently changes from bright to dark 
images. Normal can be used for all other content.
■Setup Level
Note: This setting can be used only when an NTSC (480i) signal is being input through the 
Video port, or when a video signal is being input through the Component video ports.
This setting adjusts the threshold at which dark areas of the image are rendered black 
(0 IRE). For compatibility with most DVD and video equipment sold in the United 
States, leave this setting at 0%. Check your video equipment’s specifications to be sure of 
the correct setting. 
■EPSON Super White
Note: This setting can be used only when the signal is input through the, WirelessHD, HDMI1 
or HDMI2 ports with the Color Mode set to Natural, THX, THX 3D, Cinema, or 3D Cinema (see 
page 34).
If bright parts of the image are washed out or overexposed (when the input signal 
contains values over 100 IRE), turn this setting on to compensate. 
■HDMI Video Range
Note: This setting can be used only when WirelessHD, HDMI1 or HDMI2 is selected as the 
image source (see page 24). This setting cannot be used when Epson Super White is set to 
On.
If your video equipment has an HDMI port and you’ve connected it to the projector 
using an HDMI cable, set the level of the projector to match that of the video equipment.
Image > Auto Iris
Signal > Advanced > Setup Level
Image > Advanced > EPSON Super White
Signal > Advanced > HDMI Video Range 
						

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■Power Consumption
This setting controls the light output from the projector. On Normal, the projector 
produces a brighter image and the lamp uses more power. To save power and extend the 
life of the lamp, select 
ECO.
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 for each image source and color mode setting. You can select 
Standard to adjust the sharpness of the entire image, or select Advanced to access the 
following submenu:
Note: The Advanced setting cannot be used with a signal input through the PC port.
Choose Thin-Line Enhancement to sharpen details such as hair and clothing. Choose 
Thick-Line Enhancement to sharpen large contours and backgrounds. Choose Vert. 
Line Enhancement
 to increase vertical image sharpness. Choose Horiz. Line 
Enhancement
 to increase horizontal image sharpness.
■Progressive
Converts interlaced to progressive signals. Leave the setting on Film/Auto for viewing 
movies on a player that produces interlaced output. Select 
Video for watching videos 
captured with a video camera. Set to 
Off when viewing images with a large amount of 
movement.
Note: This setting can be used only when viewing a composite video signal, or 480i or 576i, or 
1080i signals input through the Component, WirelessHD, HDMI1, or HDMI2 ports (see 
page 89). 
Image > Power Consumption
Image > Sharpness
Signal > Progressive 
						

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■Motion Detection
This setting specifies how signals are converted to progressive signals. Select a lower 
setting for slow-moving or still images (
S) or select a higher number for video images 
(
M).
Note: This setting can be used only when viewing a composite video signal, or 480i or 576i, or 
1080i signals input through the Component, HDMI1, or HDMI2 ports (see page 89).
■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, then creates a frame between 
them to reduce fuzziness and produce clearer moving images. You can select from 3 levels 
of frame interpolation. You can also access this setting by pressing the 
Frame Int button 
on the remote control.
■Super-resolution
Note: This feature is not available when projecting in 3D.
This setting sharpens blurred images, enhancing the apparent detail of the image. You can 
select from 3 levels of enhancement. Note that intentionally blurred parts of the image, 
such as out-of-focus backgrounds, may become sharper.
Signal > Motion Detection
Signal > Advanced > Noise Reduction
Signal > Frame Interpolation
Signal > Super-resolution 
						

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Color Settings
If the image colors don’t look correct, you can adjust them using these settings. Use the first 
three settings described below to make the most visible changes. If you only need to make 
slight adjustments, you can fine-tune the picture with the remaining settings. Most color 
settings are stored separately for each image source and color mode.
■Color Saturation
Note: This setting cannot be used with a signal input through the PC port.
Adjusts the color intensity of the image. 
■Tint
Note: This setting cannot be used with a signal input through the PC port.
Shifts the color balance between magenta and green. 
■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 look tinted.
■RGB
Use the RGB settings to fine-tune the color of the image. You can adjust the offset and 
gain for each signal color (red, green, and blue). Use 
Offset to adjust darker shades and 
Gain for the lightest shades. 
Image > Color Saturation
Image > Tint
Image > Abs. Color Temp.
Image > Skin Tone
Image > Advanced > RGB 
						

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■RGBCMY
Use the RGBCMY settings to adjust the hue, saturation, and brightness of the six color 
components (red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, yellow). After adjusting each color, press 
Esc to move to another menu option. You can also access this setting by pressing the 
RGBCMY button on the remote control. See page 37 for more information. 
■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 page 36 for 
more information.
3D Setup
Use the options in the 3D Setup menu to adjust 3D brightness, the 3D display format and 
other 3D settings. 
Note: You should only adjust the 3D Format and Inverse 3D Glasses settings if 3D images aren’t 
displaying correctly. Changing these settings unnecessarily may cause problems with 3D 
projection.
■3D Display
Enables or disables 3D mode. You can also change this setting by pressing the 
2D/3D 
button on the remote control.
■2D-to-3D Conversion
Enable this setting to convert 2D images from an HDMI or WirelessHD source 
(PowerLite Home Cinema 5020UBe only) into 3D content.
Image > Advanced > RGBCMY
Image > Advanced > Gamma
Signal > 3D Setup > 3D Display
Signal > 3D Setup > 2D-to-3D Conversion 
						

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■3D Format
Use this setting to select the 3D format supported by your video device. In most cases, the 
projector will correctly detect the 3D format when this option is set to 
Auto. You should 
only select the 
2D, Side by Side, or Top and Bottom formats when your projector 
doesn’t properly display 3D images. See your video source documentation for 
information on which mode to select.
■3D Depth
Adjust the slider to change the depth of the 3D effect.
■3D Brightness
Adjusts the brightness of 3D images. Select the 
Medium or High settings if the 3D 
display is too dark.
■Diagonal Screen Size
Match this setting to the size of the projected 3D image to maximize the 3D effect and 
the quality of the image.
■Inverse 3D Glasses
Reverses the timing for the left and right shutters on the 3D active shutter glasses. Only 
enable this function if 3D images are not displaying correctly.
■3D Viewing Notice
Enables or disables the viewing notice that is displayed when 3D mode is activated.
Signal > 3D Setup > 3D Format
Signal > 3D Setup > 3D Depth
Signal > 3D Setup > 3D Brightness
Signal > 3D Setup > Diagonal Screen Size
Signal > 3D Setup > Inverse 3D Glasses
Signal > 3D Setup > 3D Viewing Notice 
						

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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 or contains dark vertical bands, you may need 
to adjust the settings yourself.
■Auto Setup
Leave this setting on so that the projector automatically adjusts the tracking, sync, and 
position of the image.
■Tracking
Adjust the tracking to eliminate vertical bands. It is easiest to 
adjust the tracking when the image contains a lot of fine detail 
(such as black text on a white background).
Note: This setting is only available with a signal input through the PC 
port.
■Sync.
Adjust the synchronization to eliminate blurriness. For best results, 
make sure the tracking is properly adjusted first.
Note: This setting is only available with a signal input through the PC 
port.
Signal > Auto Setup
Signal > Tracking
Signal > Sync. 
						

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WirelessHD Settings (PowerLite Home Cinema 5020UBe 
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 the included WirelessHD Transmitter can be found on the bottom 
of the transmitter.
Use the arrow keys to navigate the menu and press Enter to select a device. 
■WirelessHD
Enables or disables the projector’s WirelessHD connection.
■Reception
Select this option to display the WirelessHD reception monitor.
Note: If WirelessHD reception is poor, try moving the transmitter to a different location.
■Reset
Select this option to reset all WirelessHD settings and return them to their default values.
Settings > WirelessHD > Device Connections
Settings > WirelessHD > WirelessHD
Settings > WirelessHD > Reception
Settings > WirelessHD 
						

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Split Screen Setup
Press the Menu button while in Split Screen mode to access this menu.
■Screen Size
Adjusts the size of the two screens. Choose 
Larger Left to increase the size of the left 
screen, 
Larger Right to increase the size of the right screen, or Equal to split the display 
evenly between the two screens.
Note: Depending on the source and resolution of each input, the two screens may not appear 
to be of equal size when the Equal option is selected.
■Source
Select this option to open the Source menu and select which inputs should be displayed 
in split screen mode. 
The Left
 and Right columns represent the left and right screens. Use the arrow buttons 
on the remote control to highlight 
Left or Right for the source you want to display. Press 
Enter on the remote control to select an option. 
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 33 for a complete list of available source combinations.
■Swap Screens
Select this option to quickly switch the images on the left and right sides of the split 
screen display.
Split Screen Setup > Screen Size
Split Screen Setup > Source
Split Screen Setup > Swap Screens