Epson Powerlite Pro G5150nl Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Connecting an External Monitor
If you want to monitor your computer presentation close-up (on a 
monitor placed beside the projector) as well as on the screen, you can 
connect an external monitor. You can use it to check on your 
presentation even if you’ve pressed the 
A/V Mute button or switched 
to a different picture source. 
First make sure your computer’s VGA cable is connected to the 
projector’s 
Computer1, Computer2, or BNC ports (see page 20). 
Then connect your monitor to the projector’s 
Monitor Out port, as 
shown:
 
note
The monitor cannot display 
component video, nor signals 
connected via the Video1, 
Video2, S-Video, or HDMI 
ports.
Some LCD monitors may 
not be able to display the 
image correctly. If you have 
trouble displaying the 
image, connect a multiscan 
monitor. If you’re projecting 
computer images, make sure 
the computer’s refresh rate is 
set to 65 Hz or greater.
The projector must be 
turned on in order for the 
Monitor Out port to send a 
signal to the monitor. 
						

							32Setting Up the Projector
Playing Sound Through the Projector
You can play sound through the projector’s speaker system or attach 
an external speaker system.
To play sound through the projector, follow these steps:
1. Locate the appropriate cable and connect it to the 
Audio jack on 
the projector.
■If you have equipment connected to the Computer1, 
Computer2, or BNC ports, use a stereo mini-jack cable. 
Connect the cable to the 
Audio port beneath the Computer2 
port. 
						

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■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.
 
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the audio output 
connector(s) on your computer or video equipment.  
						

							34Setting Up the Projector
Connecting External Speakers
You can output sound to external speakers with built-in amplifiers. 
When you play sound through external speakers, the projector’s 
built-in speaker system is disabled.
1. 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.
2. Connect the stereo mini-jack end of the audio cable to the 
Audio Out port on the projector.
 
3. Connect the other end of the cable to your speakers. 
You can use the remote control to adjust the volume. The projector’s 
internal speaker system is disabled while sound is output to external 
speakers.  
						

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Connecting to a Digital Camera or 
Other USB Device
You can connect your digital camera, USB flash memory drive, USB 
hard drive, or multimedia storage viewer, such as the Epson P-5000 or 
Apple
® iPod® to the PowerLite Pro G5150NL or G5350NL. Use the 
USB cable specified for your device. Then you can use your device’s 
slideshow function or the projector’s EasyMP (PC Free) feature. See 
the EasyMP Operation Guide for more information. 
1. Follow the instructions beginning on page 37 to turn on the 
projector.
2. Connect the USB drive or the flat end of the USB cable to the 
 USB port on the projector, as shown.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to your camera or other 
device, if necessary.
The indicator light turns orange when a USB device is connected and 
green when PC Free is running.
note
Use a cable less than 10 feet 
(3 meters) long and connect 
the camera or other device 
directly to the projector. 
Your projector may not 
function correctly if you use 
a longer cable or connect 
your camera to a USB hub.
If you connect a USB hard 
drive, make sure you use the 
AC adapter to power the 
hard drive.
The slideshow function on 
some devices may not work 
with the USB connection.
Indicator 
light 
						

							36Setting Up the Projector
Removing the USB Cable
If you’re using PC Free mode to project your images, exit PC Free 
mode before you remove the USB device or cable from the projector.
1. Position the cursor over the 
Exit button in the upper right corner 
of the PC Free screen. 
2. Press the 
Enter button on the remote control to close PC Free 
mode.
3. Turn off your digital camera or other device.
4. Disconnect the USB cable. 
Inserting an SD Card
You can use an SD or SDHC (SD High Capacity) card to store 
images, movies, and Scenario files. This lets you project your files 
without connecting to a laptop or PC (G5150NL and G5350NL 
only, see the EasyMP Operation Guide). To place your files on the 
card, copy them from your computer to the card using a card reader.
1. Follow the instructions beginning on page 37 to turn on the 
projector.
2. Insert the SD card face-up into the slot as shown:
Indicator 
light 
						

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The indicator light above the slot comes on or flashes when the SD 
card is in use. Do not remove the card when the light is flashing.
To remove the card, gently press the inserted SD card. The card 
springs out, and you can then remove the card by pulling it straight 
out.
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:
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 42). 
caution
Do not remove the card 
when the indicator light is 
flashing, or you may damage 
the card or projector.
LAN port 
						

							38Setting Up the ProjectorFollow 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 107 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 103.
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.
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. 
						

							40Setting 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, and you can unplug the power 
cord. 
If you want to turn the projector on again, make sure the orange 
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.