Epson Powerlite G5000 Users Guide

							Setting Up the Projector21
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 
Audio port beneath the Computer2 port.
■If you have equipment connected to the Video1, Video2, 
or 
S-Video ports, connect an RCA audio cable to the 
L and R Audio (Video) ports.
  
						

							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 
Audio Out port on the projector.
 
5. Connect the other end of the cable to your speakers. 
						

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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 electrical outlet.
The Ppower light turns orange.
note
You can set the projector to 
automatically turn off the 
lamp and enter “sleep mode” 
when it has not received any 
signals for 10 minutes (see 
page 60 to enable, disable, 
or adjust this setting). This 
conserves electricity, cools the 
projector, and extends the 
life of the lamp. If you want 
to start projecting again, 
press the 
P power button. If 
you are done using the 
projector, unplug the power 
cord. 
Power light 
						

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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 you plug it in or turn it on with a wall 
switch. You don’t have to press the Ppower button. 
Follow these steps to enable Direct Power On: 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control or projector, then 
select the 
Extended menu and press Enter.
2. Choose 
Operation and press Enter. 
3. Choose 
Direct Power On and press Enter.
4. Highlight 
On and press Enter. 
5. Press 
Menu to exit. The setting will take effect the next time you 
plug in the projector.
Power button
warning
Never look into the lens 
when the lamp is on. This 
can damage your eyes, and is 
especially dangerous for 
children.
note
If a power outage occurs 
when Direct Power On is 
enabled and the projector is 
plugged in, the projector will 
restart when the power is 
restored. 
						

							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. Press the Ppower button again. The projection lamp turns off 
and the projector beeps twice. You can unplug the power cord. 
If you want to turn the projector on again, make sure the orange 
P power light is not flashing, then press the Ppower button.
note
Lamp life results depend 
upon the Brightness Control 
setting you’ve selected, 
environmental conditions, 
and usage.
Turn off this product when 
not in use to prolong the life 
of the projector.  
						

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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 project.
You can also use the 
Source buttons on the remote control to switch 
between devices connected to the ports identified on each button.
Troubleshooting Display Problems
Follow these guidelines if you’re having trouble displaying an image. 
You Can’t Project an Image
If you don’t see the image you are trying to project, try the following: 
■Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described 
beginning on page 11.
■Make sure the P power light is green and not flashing and the 
lens cover is removed. 
note
The BNC, EasyMP, and 
HDMI buttons are not 
applicable to this projector. 
						

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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 
CRT/LCD or have an icon such as  . You may have to 
hold down the 
Fn key while pressing it. Allow a few seconds for 
the projector to sync up after changing the setting. 
The Projector and Notebook Don’t Display the 
Same Image
If you’re projecting from a notebook, and you can’t see your image on 
the projection screen and on your computer at the same time, follow 
these guidelines.
If you’re using a PC notebook:
■On most systems, there’s a function key that lets you toggle 
between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at 
the same time. It may be labeled 
CRT/LCD or have an icon such as 
. You may have to hold down the 
Fn key while pressing it. 
Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after changing 
the setting. 
■If the function key doesn’t permit you to display simultaneously 
on both screens, you should check your monitor settings to make 
sure both the LCD screen and the external monitor port are 
enabled. 
From the Control Panel, open the 
Display utility. In the Display 
Properties dialog box, click the 
Settings tab, then click 
Advanced. The method for adjusting the settings varies by 
brand; you may need to click a 
Monitor tab, then make sure the 
external Monitor port is set as your primary display and/or 
enabled. See your computer’s documentation or online help for 
details.  
						

							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 make certain adjustments:    
■If the image is too high or too low, reposition it as described on 
page 31.
■To focus or zoom your image, see page 32. 
■If the image isn’t square, see page 33.
■To quickly adjust the color, brightness, or contrast, see page 35.
■To change the image aspect ratio, see page 36.
■If you need to fine-tune the image and/or sound, see Chapter 4.
Make sure 
Mirror Displays 
is checked