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 artist’s paintbrush). 
						

							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 deteriorate.
■The message Replace the lamp appears on the screen when the 
lamp comes on and the   
Lamp light flashes orange. To 
maintain projector brightness and image quality, replace the lamp 
as soon as possible. 
note
Turn off this product when 
not in use to prolong the life 
of the projector.  
						

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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 remove them). 
Then remove the lamp cover.
Lamp lightwarning
Let the lamp cool fully 
before replacing it. 
In the unlikely event that 
the lamp has broken, small 
glass fragments may be 
present and should be 
removed carefully to avoid 
injury. If the projector has 
been installed on the ceiling, 
you should stand to the side 
of the lamp cover, not 
underneath it.
If the lamp is used after the 
replacement period has 
passed, the possibility that 
the lamp may break 
increases. When a lamp 
replacement message 
appears, replace the lamp 
with a new one as soon as 
possible, even if it is still 
working.
note
Even when the lamp cover is 
removed, it is still attached 
to the projector to prevent it 
from falling when the 
projector is mounted on the 
ceiling. 
						

							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 trash. 
						

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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 screen:
3. Select 
Reset Lamp Hours and press Enter. 
4. When you see the prompt, select
 Yes and press Enter.
5. When you’re finished, press 
Menu to exit.  
						

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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 Batteries
Replace the batteries in the remote control as described below: 
1. Turn the remote control over. 
2. Press down on the tab on the 
battery cover as you lift the cover 
off.
note
The information displayed 
depends on the input signal 
currently selected.
caution
When replacing batteries, 
take the following 
precautions:
■Replace the batteries as 
soon as they run out. If the 
batteries leak, wipe away 
battery fluid with a soft 
cloth. If fluid gets on your 
hands, wash them 
immediately.
■Do not expose batteries to 
heat or flame.
■Dispose of used batteries 
according to local 
regulations.
■Do not use batteries other 
than those specified in this 
User’s Guide and do not 
use batteries of different 
types or mix old and new 
batteries.
■Keep these batteries out of 
the reach of children. 
Batteries are choking 
hazards and are very 
dangerous if swallowed. 
						

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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, placing plenty of cushioning around the projector.
■When transporting the projector a long distance, first place it in a 
hard-shell shipping case, then pack it in a firm box with 
cushioning around the case. 
■Attach the lens cover to the lens.
■Return the projector feet to their stored (highest) positions.
■Turn the vertical lens shift dial so that the lens is in its lowest 
position.
note
Epson shall not be liable for 
any damages incurred 
during transportation. 
						

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