60º
16.5 ft (5 m)
13 ft (4 m)
PowerLite® Home Cinema 5010/5010e
Quick Setup
Before using the projector, make sure you read the safety instructions in the
online User’s Guide.
Choose a location
Keep the projector level and place it at a height where its lens is centered
between the top and bottom of the screen. If this isn’t possible, use the lens
shift dials and keystone correction buttons to reposition the image (see “Adjust
the image”).
In order to view 3D images correctly, 3D glasses must be worn within proper
range of the projector. Use the image below to determine the ideal distance for
3D projection (the shading represents the 3D viewing area):
Turn on your equipment
Turn on your video source or computer.
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Plug in the projector.
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Turn on the power switch on the back of the projector.
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Press the power button on the projector or On button on the remote
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control. The power light flashes blue, and then stays on.
Use the optional external 3D emitter if the projector is located over
16.5 feet (5 m) from the viewing area. See “Optional accessories” on the back
of this sheet for ordering information, and the online User’s Guide for more
information on where to place your projector.
Connect the projector
Choose from the following connections. See the sections below or the online
User’s Guide for details.
Video Device
Connect up to 5 video devices and use the Source buttons on the remote
control or the button on the projector to switch between them.
HDMI cable
Note: To shut down the projector, press the power button on the
projector twice or the Standby button on the remote control, then
unplug it. You don’t have to wait for the projector to cool down.
The default language of the menu system is English. To select another
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language, press the Menu button on the remote control. Select Extended
and press Enter. Select Language and press Enter. Select your language
and press Enter. Press the Menu button to exit the menu system.
Adjust the image
If you don’t see an image, press the Source buttons on the remote
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control or the button on the projector to select the image source.
Note: If you still see a blank screen or have other display problems, see
the troubleshooting tips on the back of this sheet.
To raise the image, adjust the front feet as shown below.
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RCA Video cable
Component video cable
Computer
HDMI cable
VGA cable
Monitor Port
Connect one end of a VGA cable to the projector’s PC port, and the other end
to your computer’s monitor port. If you are using a laptop, switch it to
external display (see “Troubleshooting”). You can also connect an audio cable.
HDMI Port
Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the projector’s HDMI port and the other
end to an HDMI port on your computer.
If necessary, turn the horizontal and vertical lens shift dials to adjust the
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image position and center it between the top and bottom of the screen.
Turn the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image.
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Turn the focus ring to sharpen the image.
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Your projector automatically adjusts images that look like or ,
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but if necessary you can press the or buttons on the projector to
correct this.
Project wirelessly
(PowerLite Home Cinema 5010e only)
Follow these steps to use the included WirelessHD Transmitter (PowerLite
Home Cinema 5010e only) to wirelessly transmit HD content to your projector.
Place the transmitter within 30 feet (10 m) of the projector. Make sure
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the front of the transmitter faces the front of the projector. See the
online User’s Guide for more information on the WirelessHD transmission
range.
Note: Do not place the transmitter on a metal surface, as this may
interfere with the signal.
Plug the AC adapter into the transmitter and a wall outlet.
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Note: 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 correction
buttons to correct the image shape.
Using the remote control
Make sure the batteries are installed as shown (two AA batteries).
Connect an HDMI cable to your video device and the HDMI port on the
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side of the transmitter.
Turn on the power switch on the back of the transmitter.
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Turn on your video device and begin playback.
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Turn on the projector.
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Press the button on the projector remote control.
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See the online User’s Guide for more information on adjusting and configuring
the WirelessHD connection.
Viewing 3D images
To view 3D content, you must first connect a 3D-compatible video device to
one of the HDMI ports on your projector. You will also need a pair of Epson or
Epson-compatible 3D active shutter glasses.
Turn projector on
Switch between
2D and 3D
Access projector
menus
Turn projector off
Choose which source
to display
Navigate projector
menus
Turn off projector
display
Turn on and begin playback on the 3D-compatible video device.
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Press the button on the projector remote control, if necessary.
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Press and hold the power button on your 3D glasses for at least one
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second.
See the online User’s Guide for more information on adjusting 3D images.
For more information on using the remote control, see the online User’s Guide.