Epson Powerlite G5000 Users Guide

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3. Place your finger into the groove and remove the air filter as 
shown.
4. With the front of the air filter facing down, tap it four or five 
times to shake off the dust. Turn it over and tap the other side in 
the same way to shake off the dust.
5. To clean any dust remaining on the air filter, use a small vacuum 
cleaner designed for computers and other office equipment to 
clean the front. If you don’t have one, gently clean the vent with a 
soft brush (such as an...

72Maintaining the Projector6. Insert the air filter back into the holes in the cover, then press it 
firmly into place.
7. Slide the air filter cover in until you feel resistance.
8. If the dirt is difficult to remove or the filter is broken, replace the 
filter as described on page 73. Contact your dealer or call Epson at 
800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766) to obtain a new filter.  

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Replacing the Air Filter
Follow these steps to replace the air filter:
1. Grip the air filter cover tab and remove the air filter cover as 
shown.
2. Place your finger into the groove and remove the air filter as 
shown. 

74Maintaining the Projector3. Insert the new air filter into the holes in the cover, then press it 
firmly into place.
4. Slide the air filter cover in until you feel resistance.
Replacing the Lamp
The life span of the projection lamp is about 2000 hours if 
Brightness Control in the Settings menu is set to High (default), and 
3000 hours if 
Brightness Control is set to Low. 
See page 78 to check the lamp usage. 
It is time to replace the lamp when: 
■The projected image gets darker or starts to...

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You may also need to replace the lamp if the   Lamp light flashes 
red. See page 83.
Contact your dealer or call Epson at 800-GO-EPSON 
(800-463-7766). Request part number V13H010L47.
Follow these steps to replace the lamp:
1. Turn off the projector and, after the projector beeps twice, unplug 
the power cord.
2. Let the projector cool for at least an hour (if it has been on). The 
lamp is extremely hot immediately after use. 
3. Loosen the lamp cover screws (you don’t need to...

76Maintaining the Projector4. Loosen the two screws holding the lamp in place (you can’t 
remove them).
5. Hold the lamp as shown and pull it straight out.
 
6. Gently insert the new lamp. (If it doesn’t fit easily, make sure it is 
facing the right way.) 
7. Once the lamp is fully inserted, tighten its screws.
Loosen, but don’t 
remove these screws
note
The lamp(s) in this 
product contain mercury. 
Please consult your state and 
local regulations regarding 
disposal or recycling. Do not 
put in the...

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8. Replace the lamp cover, then tighten its screws.
9. Reset the lamp timer as described in the next section. 
Resetting the Lamp Timer
After you replace the lamp, you need to reset the lamp timer using the 
projector’s menu. 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control or on the 
projector’s control panel. You see the main menu.
2. Use the  pointer button on the remote control (or the arrow 
buttons on the projector) to highlight 
Reset, then press Enter. 
You see this...

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Checking Lamp Usage 
To check the number of hours the lamp has been used, press the 
Menu button and highlight the Info menu. You see a screen like this:
The life span of the lamp is about 2000 hours if the 
Brightness 
Control
 setting in the Settings menu is set to High (default), and 
3000 hours if the 
Brightness Control setting is set to Low. Make 
sure you have a spare lamp handy if the usage hours on this menu are 
close to the life span of your lamp.
Replacing the...

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3. Install two AA alkaline batteries, 
inserting the 
+ and – ends as 
shown.
4. Position the cover as shown, then 
press down until it snaps into 
place.
Transporting the Projector
The projector contains many glass and precision parts. Follow these 
guidelines to prevent damage: 
■When shipping the projector for repairs, use the original 
packaging material if possible, including the protective lens pads. 
If you do not have the original packaging, use equivalent 
materials,...

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