Epson Powerlite G5000 Users Guide

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Playing Sound
You can play sound by connecting external speakers with built-in 
amplifiers. You can use the remote control or the projector’s menu 
system to adjust the volume.
Follow these steps to connect your equipment and external speakers to 
the projector:
1. Locate the appropriate cable and connect it to the audio port(s) 
on the projector.
■If you have equipment connected to the Computer1 or 
Computer2 ports, use a stereo mini-jack cable. Connect the 
cable to the...

22Setting Up the Projector2. Connect the other end of the cable to the audio output 
connector(s) on your computer or video equipment. 
3. Locate the appropriate cable to connect your speakers. 
Depending on your speakers, you may be able to use a 
commercially available audio cable with a stereo mini-jack 
connector on one end and pin jacks on the other end. For some 
speakers, you may have to purchase a special cable or use an 
adapter.
4. Connect the stereo mini-jack end of the audio cable to the...

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Connecting a Network Cable
To connect the projector to your local area network (LAN), use a 
commercially available 100BaseTX or 10BaseT network cable. To 
ensure proper data transmission, use a Category 5 shielded cable or 
better.
Connect the cable to the projector and your network port as shown:
LAN port 

24Setting Up the Projector
Turning the Projector On and Off 
Turn on any connected computer or video equipment before starting 
the projector so it can automatically detect and display the image 
source. If you turn on the projector first, or have multiple pieces of 
connected equipment, you may have to select the image source 
manually (see page 28). 
Follow these steps to turn on the projector: 
1. Remove the lens cover. 
2. Plug one end of the power cord into the projector, and the other 
end into an...

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3. Press the Ppower button on the remote control or on the back of 
the projector.
The projector beeps once and the Ppower light flashes green as 
the projector warms up, then an image begins to appear. When 
the Ppower light stops flashing and remains green, the projector 
is ready for use. 
4. If you are prompted to enter a password, see page 55.
Using the Direct Power On Function
The Direct Power On function enables faster setup. The projector 
starts up automatically when...

26Setting Up the Projector
Shutting Down the Projector
This projector incorporates Instant Off technology. To turn it off, you 
can press its Ppower button as described below, unplug it, or turn off 
a power switch that supplies power to the projector. You don’t have to 
wait for the projector to cool down first. 
1. To turn off the projector, press the Ppower
 button on the remote 
control or projector.
You see a confirmation message. 
(If you don’t want to turn it off, 
press any other button.)
2....

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Displaying and Adjusting 
the Image
Follow the guidelines in this chapter for: 
■Displaying an image
■Troubleshooting display problems
■Adjusting the image 

28Displaying and Adjusting the Image
Displaying an Image
You may need to select the image source if you have multiple video 
sources connected to the projector (such as a computer or DVD 
player). Selecting the image source lets you switch between images 
input from different pieces of connected equipment. 
If you don’t see the image you want, press the 
Search button or one 
of the 
Source buttons on the remote control, or the Source Search 
button on the projector until you see the image you want to...

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■If you’ve connected more than one computer and/or video source, 
you may need to press the 
Source Search button on the 
projector’s control panel, or the 
Search button or one of the 
Source buttons on the remote control to select the correct source. 
(Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing the 
button.)
■If you’re using a PC notebook, press the function key on your 
keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor. It may be 
labeled...

30Displaying and Adjusting the Image
If you’re using Mac OS X:
You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen 
as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps:
1. From the Apple
® menu, select System Preferences.
2. Select 
Displays, then click Detect Displays.
3. Make sure the 
VGA Display or Color LCD dialog box is selected.
4. Click the 
Arrangement or Arrange tab.
5. Make sure the 
Mirror Displays checkbox is selected. 
Adjusting the Image
Once you see your image, you need to...