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Q: QuestionHow many HDMI inputs does this projector have?

• A:Answer This projector has two HDMI inputs for connecting to high-definition sources.

Q: QuestionHow bright is this projector?

• A:Answer This Epson Home Cinema projector has a brightness of 2600 lumens.

Q: QuestionWhat is the maximum screen size supported by this projector?

• A:Answer The Epson Home Cinema 5050UB projector can project onto screens up to a maximum size of 300 inches.

Q: QuestionDoes this projector support 3D content?

• A:Answer Yes, this Epson projector supports 3D content, offering a resolution of 1920 x 1080 in 3D mode.

Q: QuestionWhat is the noise level of this Epson projector?

• A:Answer This Epson projector has a low fan noise of only 31dB, ensuring quiet operation.

Q: QuestionConsidering getting this or the 4010. I am going to be using it for movie viewing in 4K HDR mostly, not for gaming. Would there be a big difference?

Asked 6 years ago by Nick.

• A:Answer The big difference is black levels. If you're going to watch movies in a completely light controlled room, then the 5050UB will be the better choice, otherwise save the $$$ and get the 4010. I have a 5050UB in a completely light controlled room and the blacks are great. But as soon as I open a door or allow light past my blacked out curtains, the black levels become mediocre.

  Answered 6 years ago by ChrisVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this projector Epson 5050UB come with speakers? If not how could i connect Bluetooth speakers to it?

Asked 4 years ago by Jose.

• A:Answer Hi Jose, The Home Cinema 5050UB is typically used in home theater setups where an A/V receiver sends video to the projector and audio to a surround sound system. It does not have Bluetooth or audio output jacks. You would need to purchase an external device to send sound to Bluetooth speakers. Other Epson projector models have built-in speakers and/or Bluetooth sound capabilities Regards, Mark - The Epson Team.

  Answered 4 years ago by Epson

  
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Q: QuestionI need to run a 50' cable from projector to AV system. I know I need fiber optic, but what brand of cable have others successfully used? It sounds like this is an issue for a lot of people when I read reviews online for cables. Before I bury it in a wall

Asked 5 years ago by Bobscan.

• A:Answer I bought 2 30ft cables. One 8k and 1 4k. For 4k i purchased iBirdie 30 Feet HDMI 2.0 Fiber Optic Cable, 4K at 60Hz (4 4 4, Dolby Vision, HDR10, E-ARC) and 18Gbps for in-Wall Installation, One Direction. For 8k I purchased CABLEDECONN 8K HDMI Optic Cable Real UHD HDR 8K 48Gbps,8K@60Hz 4K@120Hz HDMI Fiber 10m 33ft Support 3D HDCP2.2 HDMI Cable for PS4 SetTop Box HDTVs Projectors. I checked connecting my computer monitor to these cables and they worked as expected without any issues. So I assumed they will work with my Epson 5050UB projector as well and the cables have been fished inside our media room wall. Within the next week I'll let you know how it works with the projector as my media room construction is nearing completion.

  Answered 5 years ago by BradVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhat would the size and quality of the image be if it’s 25ft away from the screen?

Asked 5 years ago by BranchRanch.

• A:Answer 120" to 252", configure the setup here: https://files.support.epson.com/pdc/eai/html5/index.html

  Answered 5 years ago by Noah

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Q: QuestionI purchased the iBirdie 4K UHD HDMI Cable 50 Feet cable for my Epson 5050UB projector but it is not working. I get the message saying that it is not supported. I need recommendations for a 50 feet HDMI cable

Asked 5 years ago by HDMI.

• A:Answer Once you go over 15 feet in length you need to get yourself a fiber HDMI cable. I am using a 50 foot RUIPRO fiber HDMI cable for my Epson 5050ub and I've had no issues.

  Answered 5 years ago by JasonVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionThe distance from the projector to the receiver will be about 30'. Do I need a fiber optic HDMI cable?

Asked 6 years ago by Andy.

• A:Answer Yes I would get one. Lots of people have had handshake issues with this projector. I had the Uhd60 before this and my 30ft cable worked fine with it but wouldn't play nice with the Epson. I ended up going fiber and now have no problems

  Answered 6 years ago by EequetsuorchaVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this projector work with 60fps 4K content?

Asked 6 years ago by Frankie.

• A:Answer With an HDMI 2.0 cable, rated for 18gbps, it is capable of 60fps HDR yes. My case, we had to order a 50ft fiber optic HDMI cable to span the distance from source to projector. The traditional copper did not have enough bandwidth, this will be the case for any project due to the amount of data.

  Answered 6 years ago by hatrickwahVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan someone recommend a projector mount for this projector?

Asked 6 years ago by Sportsfan3.

• A:Answer You the one made by Epson for it.

  Answered 6 years ago by CalvinVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhen purchasing movies for this projector, should I go with 4k versions or stick with just BluRay since the projector is not true 4k? With my 5.1.2 system will getting a regular BluRay disc degrade audio quality as opposed to the 4k discs?

Asked 2 years ago by Anon.

• A:Answer Go with 4K discs, they look great with this projector. Also, most blu-rays are incapable of presenting Dolby Atmos while it's common on 4K discs (depending on each movie's production). As someone with 7.2.4, 4K is 100% the way to go every time if you want the best audio presentation. Blu-rays will still sound good, but 4K will deliver maximum performance with a setup like yours and you'll easily be able to notice the difference.

  Answered 2 years ago by TechLoverVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionMy Epson 5050ub shows no input signal when using Roku ultra set at 4k through my Yamaha 880 4k receiver. If I plug Roku directly into existing hdmi cable from back of receiver it works at full resolution. I have gone through every setting option possible

Asked 3 years ago by Frank.

• A:Answer Hello Frank. Your audio receiver may be upscaling to an unsupported signal on the 5050UB. As a suggestion, you can try going into the Signal menu > Advanced > EDID - and try to change the EDID setting to Normal. If the issue continues, we recommend contacting Yamaha for further support. Regards, Kevin - The Epson Team.

  Answered 3 years ago by Epson

  
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Q: QuestionHow do I use it to watch regular programingn and movies? Let's say from TV programs, Netflix, etc.

Asked 4 years ago by Reddon520.

• A:Answer Plug an Amazon Firestick into the HDMI input and you'll be good to go.

  Answered 4 years ago by SamsungVerified Purchase

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Q: Questionwhat is the Ideal screen to use the Epson 5050ub ? or what color wall would be the best to use this projector on?

Asked 4 years ago by Jose.

• A:Answer I would highly suggest using a screen over projecting onto a wall. The screen type you should use depends on how much control you have on the lighting in the room.

  Answered 4 years ago by PaulVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI wanted the 5050ub-1,000,000 vs 4010-200,000 but it doesnt support smooth motion frame in 4K. This feature only works in 1080p. So should I just save money sticking with the 4010 since I'll ONLY use just 1080 or will the 5050ub stil look better in 1080p?

Asked 5 years ago by UnbornLivesMatter.

• A:Answer The 5050 has an incredible picture and, IMO, smooth motion isn't necessary for 4k.

  Answered 4 years ago by SamsungVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhere is the best place to purchase a replacement lamp?

Asked 3 days ago by JohnRedmyer.