Epson Powerlite G5000 Users Guide

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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 

12Setting 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...

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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...

14Setting Up the ProjectorIdeally, 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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...