Epson G5000 - PowerLite XGA LCD Projector User manual

PowerLite®G5000
Multimedia Projector
User’sGuide

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Important Safety Information
WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes.
Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and
filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. Except as specifically
explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
WARNING: The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away from small
children to avoid any risk of suffocation.
Caution: When you replace the lamp, never touch the new lamp with your bare hands; the invisible residue left by
the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp.
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© 2008 Epson America, Inc. 11/08

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Contents
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Optional Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1Setting Up the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Unpacking the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Additional Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting to Video Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting a Composite Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting an S-Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting a Component Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting an RGB Video Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Playing Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connecting a Network Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Turning the Projector On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using the Direct Power On Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2Displaying and Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . 27
Displaying an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Troubleshooting Display Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
You Can’t Project an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
The Projector and Notebook Don’t Display the
Same Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Adjusting the Position of the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Focusing and Zooming the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Selecting the Color Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Resizing Video Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
3Presenting With the Remote Control. . . . . . . . 37
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Controlling the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Turning Off the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Stopping Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Zooming Part of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Controlling the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Highlighting Your Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using the Pointer Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Choosing a Different Pointer Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Operating Your Computer With the Remote Control . . . . . 42
Operating Two or More Projectors With the
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Setting the Projector ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Checking the Projector ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Setting the Remote Control ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
4Fine-Tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Six-Axis Color Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Adjusting Signal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Using the Projector Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Enabling Password Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Creating Your Own Startup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Disabling the Projector’s Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Customizing Power and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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Multi-screen Color Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Projector Menu and Options List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
5Managing Projectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Connecting to a Wired Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Using Projector E-mail Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6Maintaining the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Cleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Cleaning the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Replacing the Air Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Checking Lamp Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Replacing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
7Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Using On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Checking Projector Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Solving Projector Operation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Solving Problems With the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Solving Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Solving Problems With the Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Speak to a Support Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
AProjector Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Security Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Installing and Removing the Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Removing the Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Installing the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

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BTechnical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
CNotices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

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Welcome
The PowerLite®G5000 is an easy-to-use, flexible for installation
projector. It offers up to 4000 lumens of brightness (white and color
light output) and provides a native XGA resolution. You can connect
it to a wide range of computers and video sources.
Your projector offers these easy setup, control, and security features:
■Manual horizontal and vertical lens shift
■Centered lens design
■Instant Off ®feature for fast setup and shut down
■Quick Corner®for easy image shape/size adjustment
■1.8x optical zoom lens for flexible placement and positioning
■One-touch filter replacement
■Side-loading easy lamp access
■Security features include password, user’s logo, the ability to lock
the projector buttons, a security cable attachment (cable not
included), a slot for an optional Kensington®security lock, and a
lens theft deterrent screw
Additional enhancements:
■Closed captioning for the hearing impaired
■1000:1 contrast ratio
■Perform six-axis color adjustment for fine art and photography

8Welcome
Using Your Documentation
This electronic User’s Guide contains all the information you need to
set up and use your projector.
In addition, your projector CD-ROM includes the EMP Monitor
Operation Guide. Refer to this manual for detailed instructions on
monitoring the projector from a remote location.
Please follow these guidelines as you read through this manual:
■Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
■Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
■Notes contain important information about your projector.
■Tips contain additional projection hints.
Getting More Information
Need quick steps for setting up your projector or other assistance?
Here’s where you can look for help:
■Quick Reference card
Provides information for connecting the projector to your
equipment, displaying and adjusting the image, using the remote
control, and solving display problems.
■Built-in help system
Provides assistance for common problems. Available from the
Help button on the projector or the remote control. See page 82
for details.
■epson.com/support
Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to Epson support.
■PrivateLine support
If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the
sources listed in this section, you can use the Epson PrivateLine®
Support service to get help fast. Call [phone] and enter
the PIN on the PrivateLine card. Or take advantage of Epson’s
automated support services 24 hours a day. See page 93 for more
information.

Welcome 9
Registration and Warranty
Your projector comes with a basic warranty that lets you project with
confidence. For details, see the warranty brochure included with your
projector.
In addition, Epson offers free Extra CareSM Road Service. In the
unlikely event of an equipment failure, you won’t have to wait for
your unit to be repaired. Instead, Epson will ship you a replacement
unit anywhere in the United States or Canada, usually via next
business day delivery. See the brochure included with your projector
for details.
To register, simply fill out the registration card and mail it to Epson.
Or you can register online at epson.com/webreg. Registering also lets
you receive special updates on new accessories, products, and service.

10 Welcome
Optional Accessories
To enhance your use of the projector, Epson offers the following
optional accessories:
You can purchase screens or other accessories from an Epson
authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON
(800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com
(U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
Product Part number
Replacement lamp for PowerLite G5000 V13H010L47
Replacement air filter V13H134A17
Wireless IR mouse receiver for remote control V12H007T16
Replacement remote control 1485872
Advanced projector ceiling mount with precision gear
Adjustable suspended ceiling channel kit
False ceiling plate kit
Structural round ceiling plate
Adjustable extension column (pipe) 8”–11”
ELPMBPRG
ELPMBP01
ELPMBP02
ELPMBP03
ELPMBC01
Kensington®MicroSaver®security lock ELPSL01
50-inch portable screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
60-inch portable pop-up screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
80-inch portable pop-up screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
DUET Portable Projector Screen (4:3/16:9 combination)
ELPSC06
ELPSC07
ELPSC08
ELPSC80
Component-to-VGA cable
S-video cable
ELPKC19
ELPSV01
Distribution amplifier ELPDA01
Image presentation camera (ELPDC05) V12H162020

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1
Setting Up the Projector
This chapter tells you how to unpack the projector and connect it to
a notebook or desktop computer, to video equipment (such as a VCR,
DVD player, or video camera), and to a local area network.
Follow the instructions in this chapter for:
■Unpacking the projector
■Positioning the projector
■Connecting to a computer
■Connecting to video equipment
■Playing Sound
■Connecting a network cable
■Turning the projector on and off

12 Setting Up the Projector
Unpacking the Projector
After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all these parts:
Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use
the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you need to send the
projector to another location. If you are moving the projector by
hand, use the projector handle. See page 79 for transportation
instructions.
Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need
additional components:
■To receive a composite video signal from a VCR or other video
device, you’ll need a video cable. One may be provided with your
video equipment.
■To receive an S-video signal, you’ll need an S-video cable. One
may be included with your video equipment, or you can purchase
one from Epson. See “Optional Accessories” on page 10.
Projector and lens cap
Remote control and
2 AA batteries
PDF manuals and
registration CD-ROM
Power cord VGA computer cable
Projector software
CD-ROM
Password Protected
sticker
Lens theft
deterrent screw

Setting Up the Projector 13
Positioning the Projector
If the projector isn’t already installed in the room you’re using, you’ll
probably want to place it on a table in front of the screen. This lets
you stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and remain
close enough to the equipment to be able to control it. Try to leave as
much space as possible between the projector and the screen to get a
good-size image.
Use the illustration below to help you determine placement. Image
size increases with distance, but can vary depending on how you
position the zoom ring and whether you’ve adjusted the image with
other settings.
(4:3 image)
Also keep these considerations in mind:
■Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface.
■Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and
under the projector.
■Make sure the projector is within 10 feet (3 meters) of a grounded
electrical outlet or extension cord.
note
You can mount the projector
on the ceiling, or place it
behind a translucent screen
for rear projection. See
page 95 for details.
2.5 to 4.6 ft
(0.8 to 1.4 m)
5.2 to 9.4 ft
(1.6 to 2.9 m)
26.5 to 47.8 ft
(8.1 to 14.6 m)
Distance from screen
TBD

14 Setting Up the Projector
Ideally, you should place the projector directly in front of the center of
the screen, facing it toward the screen squarely. The base of the lens
should be about level with the bottom of the screen.
If you place the projector below screen level, you can use the vertical
lens shift dial to raise the lens (see page 32). You can also tilt the
projector up by extending the front adjustable foot. Tilting the
projector causes the image to become “keystone” shaped, but you can
correct the distortion (see page 33).
For instructions on installing the projector in a permanent location,
such as a theater or conference room, see page 95.
note
After positioning the
projector, you may want to
connect a Kensington
MicroSaver®anti-theft
device to the lock port on the
projector. You can purchase
this from Epson; see
page 10.
Screen
Projector

Setting Up the Projector 15
Connecting to a Computer
You can connect the projector to any computer that has a standard
video output (monitor) port, including desktop models, PC notebook
computers, MacBook®, PowerBook®, and iBook®computers, and
hand-held devices.
If you have the optional wireless mouse receiver, you can use your
remote control as a wireless mouse when projecting from a computer
(page 42).
Follow these steps to connect to the projector using the VGA
computer cable that came with it (the monitor port on your computer
must be a mini D-sub 15-pin port).
1. Connect one end of the cable to the projector’s Computer1 or
Computer 2 port, and the other end to your computer’s monitor
port.
2. You may need to change the Input Signal setting in the
projector’s Signal menu to RGB (see page 51).
3. To play sound, you can connect an optional stereo mini-jack
audio cable and optional external speakers (see page 21).
4. When you’ve finished making any connections, see page 24 for
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
caution
Don’t try to force a
connector to fit a port with a
different shape or number of
pins. You may damage the
port or connector.

16 Setting Up the Projector
Connecting to Video Equipment
You can connect several video sources to the projector at the same
time. Before starting, look at your video equipment to determine its
available video output connections:
■If your video player has a component video port (three connectors
labeled either Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr), see “Connecting a
Component Video Source” on page 19.
■If your video player has a yellow RCA video output connector, or
if you’re using a composite cable with a BNC connector, see
“Connecting a Composite Video Source” on page 17.
■If your video player has an S-video connector, see “Connecting an
S-Video Source” on page 18.
■If your video player has an RGB video port (either a single
connector for a VGA monitor cable or three connectors labeled
R/G/B), see “Connecting an RGB Video Source” on page 20.
BNC connector
(component or
composite video)
RCA connector
(composite video)
S-video
connector
VGA connector
(RGB video)

Setting Up the Projector 17
Connecting a Composite Video Source
1. If your video cable has an RCA connector, connect it to the
yellow video output connector on your player and the yellow
Video2 connector on the projector (as shown below). Or if you’re
using a coax video cable, connect it to the Video1 connector on
the projector.
2. To play sound, you can connect an optional stereo mini-jack
audio cable and optional external speakers (see page 21).
3. When you’ve finished making any connections, see page 24 for
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
note
If the video cable was not
p
rovided with your video
device, you can purchase one
f
rom an electronics dealer.

18 Setting Up the Projector
Connecting an S-Video Source
1. Connect the S-video cable to the S-video connector on your
player and the S-Video connector on the projector.
2. To play sound, you can connect an optional stereo mini-jack
audio cable and optional external speakers (see page 21).
3. When you’ve finished making any connections, see page 24 for
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
note
If the S-video cable was not
p
rovided with your video
device, you can purchase one
f
rom Epson; see page 10.

Setting Up the Projector 19
Connecting a Component Video Source
You will need a special cable to connect your component video
equipment to the VGA-style connector on the projector. You can
order a component-to-VGA cable (part number ELPKC19) from
Epson; see page 10 for more information.
1. Locate a component-to-VGA cable.
2. Connect the cable to your player and the Computer 1 or
Computer 2 connector on the projector.
3. You may need to change the Input Signal setting in the
projector’s Signal menu to Component (see page 51).
4. To play sound, you can connect an optional stereo mini-jack
audio cable and optional external speakers (see page 21).
5. When you’ve finished making any connections, see page 24 for
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
note
Be sure your video player is
not an RGB video source.
If you select the wrong
source, image quality may
suffer. Check your video
p
layer’s documentation.
Also, make sure the Input
Signal setting in the Signal
menu is set to Auto or
Component Video (see
p
age 51).
Component-to-VGA cable

20 Setting Up the Projector
Connecting an RGB Video Source
1. Locate the VGA computer cable provided with the projector (or if
your video player has three connectors labeled R/G/B, locate a
component-to-VGA cable as shown on page 19).
2. Connect the cable to the video port(s) on your player and
the Computer1 or Computer2 port on the projector.
3. You may need to change the Input Signal setting in the
projector’s Signal menu to RGB (see page 51).
4. To play sound, you can connect an optional stereo mini-jack
audio cable and optional external speakers (see page 21).
5. When you’ve finished making any connections, see page 24 for
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
note
Be sure your video player is
not a component video
source. If you select the
wrong source, image quality
may suffer. Check your
video player’s
documentation.