Epson Powerlite Pro G5150nl Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Getting More Information
Need tips on giving presentations? Quick steps for setting up your 
projector? Here’s where you can look for help: 
■Quick Reference sheet
Provides information for connecting the projector to your 
equipment, displaying and adjusting the image, using the remote 
control, and solving display problems.
■Projector kit
Includes this User’s Guide, the EasyMP® Operation Guide, the 
EMP Monitor Operation Guide, your Quick Reference sheet, 
warranty brochures, and Epson...

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Registration and Warranty
Your projector comes with a basic warranty that lets you project with 
confidence. For details, see the warranty brochure included with your 
projector. 
In addition, for customers who register their projector, Epson offers 
free Extra Care
SM Road Service. In the unlikely event of an equipment 
failure, you won’t have to wait for your unit to be repaired. Instead, 
Epson will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States 
or Canada, usually via overnight...

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You can purchase screens or other accessories from an Epson 
authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON 
(800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com
 
(U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca
 (Canadian sales).
Advanced projector ceiling mount with precision gear
High security projector ceiling mount
Adjustable suspended ceiling channel kit
False ceiling plate kit
Structural round ceiling plate
Adjustable extension column (pipe) 6”–9”ELPMBPRG
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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/or to your local area network.
You can also connect the projector to a USB storage device or digital 
camera, or use it with an SD card (G5150NL and G5350NL only).
Follow the instructions in this chapter on:
■Unpacking the projector
■Positioning the projector
■Connecting to a computer
■Connecting to video...

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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 131 for transportation 
instructions. 
note
If you mount the projector 
on the ceiling, the interface 
and button names on the 
projector...

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Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need 
additional components:
■To receive an HDMI signal from your video device, you’ll need 
an HDMI cable. One may be provided with your video 
equipment.
■To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video 
device, you’ll need a component video cable. One may be 
provided with your video equipment.
■To receive an RGB or component video signal from a video 
device that has RGB or component...

18Setting Up the ProjectorPowerLite Pro G5150NL/G5350NL (4:3 image)
PowerLite Pro G5200WNL (16:10 image)
Also keep these considerations in mind: 
■Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface.
■Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and 
under the projector.
■Make sure the projector is within 10 feet (3 meters) of a grounded 
electrical outlet or extension cord.
2.7 to 4.7 ft
(0.8 to 1.4 m) 5.2 to 9.4 ft
(1.6 to 2.9 m) 26.5 to 47.8 ft
(8.1 to 14.6 m)Distance from screen
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2.7 to...

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Ideally, 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 46). 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 the Computer Port
You can connect to the projector using the VGA computer cable that 
came with it (the monitor port on your computer must be a mini 
D-sub 15-pin port). 
1. If you’re using the VGA computer cable, connect one end to the 
projector’s 
Computer1 or Computer 2 port, and the other end 
to your computer’s monitor port.
 
2. You may need to change the Input Signal setting in the 
projector’s Signal menu to 
RGB(see page 99).
3. You can connect an...