Epson Projector Powerlite 5000 User Manual

							Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need
additional components:
To receive an S-video signal, you need an S-video cable. (One is
usually provided with your video device.) A separate cable is
required for each video source.
Video and audio cable to connect a second computer
To connect the projector to a Macintosh Power-Book, you need a
video-out cable. (One is provided for all new Power-Books that
have video-out capability.) If yourPower-Book does not include
one, see your Macintosh dealer.
To connect the projector to an external sound system, you need an
RCA-to-3.5 mm stereo audio cable. You can obtain one from your
computer dealer.
To connect the mouse cable to your computer, you may require a
special connector, cable, or other components. You can obtain
these items from your computer dealer.
Note: You can connect a Kensington MicroSaver anti-theft device in
the hole on the right side of the projector.Contact your local computer
dealer.
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							Setting Up the Projector+
1.Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface within five feet of the
computer or video source.
caution: Do not hold the projector by the lens. This can damage the
lens.2.Place the projector the proper distance from the screen.
The distance between the projector and the screen determines the
actual image size. Use the general guidelines in the table on the
next page to determine the proper distance.
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							Image size (diagonal)Horizontal distance from projector to screen
MinimumMaximum
300 inches
200 inches
100 inches
80 inches
60 inches
40 inches
30 inches
23 inches393.7 inches (10 m)
263.8 inches (6.7 m)342.5 inches (8.7 m)
129.9 inches (3.3 m)169.3 inches (4.3 m)
106.3 inches (2.7 m)137.8 inches (3.5 m)
78.7 inches (2 m)102.4 inches (2.6 m)
51 .2inches(1.3 m)66.9inches(1.7m)
39.4inches
(1m)51 .2inches(1.3m)39.4 inches (1 m)
3.Make sure the projector is at a right angle to the screen.
Otherwise, the screen image will be distorted.
4.Connect one end of the power cord to the projector’s power
connector. Connect the other end to a grounded electrical outlet.
The projector goes into sleep mode, indicated by the orange power
status light.
Warning: Never look into the lens when the lamp is on.The projector
might come on suddenly, even when it is not operating. This can
damage your eyes. It is especially important that children not look into
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							5.To insert the batteries in the remote control, slide off the battery
compartment cover as shown here.
6.Insert the two AA batteries included with the projector. Make sure
the polarity of the batteries is correct.
7.Replace the battery compartment cover.
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							When replacing batteries, take the following precautions:
lDo not mix old and new batteries.
lReplace 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.
lRemove batteries if you will not be using the projector for a long
period of time.
Connecting to a Computer
You can connect the projector to any computer capable of standard
VGA, Super VGA, or XGA output, including:
lIBM compatible desktop PC
lIBM compatible laptop PC
lApple Macintosh desktop computer, including Macintosh
Quadra®
 Macintosh Centris,®
 and Power Macintosh
lAny Apple PowerBook with video-out capability. This includes all
160, 165, 180, and 500 series PowerBooks.
See the section that applies to your computer.
Connecting to a Computer 
						

							Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer
Before beginning, turn off the projector and computer if they are on.1.Connect the video cable.
Note: Computer configurations vary. See your computer manual for
the location of the ports needed to connect your PowerLite 5000
projector.
a.Connect one end of the video cable to the projector’s
Computer In 1 port. (Use the Computer In 2 port if you are
connecting a second computer.)
b.Disconnect the computer monitor cable from the video port
on the back of the computer, and connect the other end of the
video cable to the computer’s video port.
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							2.c.To also view the video on the computer monitor, connect the
computer monitor’s monitor cable to the projector’s Monitor
port. This is useful when you need to view the video output
but the projection screen is behind you.d.Tighten the screws on all connectors.
Connect the main cable. The main cable connects the mouse cable
(needed to use the remote control as a mouse) and serial cable
(needed to use the ELP Link II software and the Effects buttons on
the remote control) from your computer to the projector.
mouse cable
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							a.Connect the small end of the main cable to the projector’s
Mouse/Corn 1 port. (Use the Mouse/Corn 2 port if you are
connecting a second computer.)
b.Connect one end of the 
Ps/2 mouse cable included with the
projector to the mouse terminal on the square end of the main
cable.
c.Disconnect the computer’s Ps/2 mouse cable from the mouse
port on the back of your computer and replace it with the
other end of the mouse Ps/2 mouse cable included with the
projector.
d.If your system uses a serial mouse, perform steps b and c using
the serial mouse cable instead of the Ps/2 mouse cable (not
shown in the illustration).
e.To configure the projector from your PC using the
ELP Link 
II software or to use the Effects buttons on the
remote control, connect one end of the serial cable to the serial
terminal on the square end of the main cable.
f.Connect the other end of the serial cable to the serial port on
the back of your computer.
Note: You will not be able to use ELP Link II software if your
system has only one serial port that is being used to support a
serial mouse.
g.Tighten the screws on all connectors to make sure they are fas-
tened securely.
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							3.Connect the audio cable if needed.
a.Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In 1 jack on
the projector. (Use the Audio In 2 jack if you are connecting a
second computer).
b.Connect the other end of the audio cable to the speaker or
audio out port on a sound card in the computer.
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							Connecting to a PC Laptop Computer
Before beginning, turn off the projector and computer if they are on.1.Connect the video cable.
Note: Laptop configurations vary. See your computer manual for the
location of the ports needed to connect your PowerLite 5000 projector.
a.Connect either end of the video cable to the projector’s
Computer In 1 port. (Use the Computer In 2 port if you are
connecting a second computer.)
b.Connect the other end of the video cable to the laptop’s video
(monitor) port.
c.Tighten the screws on all connectors to make sure they are
fastened securely.
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