Epson G5000 - PowerLite XGA LCD Projector Guida Utente

PowerLite® G5000Multimedia ProjectorUser’s Guide

10 WelcomeOptional AccessoriesTo enhance your use of the projector, Epson offers the following optional accessories: You can purchase screens or othe

100 Technical SpecificationsProjection LampType UHE (Ultra High Efficiency)Power consumption 210 WLamp life Approx. 2000 hours (High Brightness mode)A

Technical Specifications 101EnvironmentalTemperature Operating: 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C)32 to 95 °F (0 to 35 °C) (over 1,500 m/4,921 ft, with High Al

102 Technical SpecificationsCompatible video formatsMode Refresh Rate (Hz) ResolutionVGA EGA* 70 640 × 350VGA—60VESA—72*VESA—75*VESA—85*60727585640 ×

Technical Specifications 103*Analog only** Analog only, iMac must have a VGA output portiMAC VGA**iMAC SVGA**iMAC XGA**MAC13*MAC16*MAC19*MAC19-60*MAC2

104 Technical Specifications

105CNoticesThis appendix includes safety instructions and other important information about your projector.Important Safety InstructionsFollow these s

106 Notices Never push objects of any kind through the cabinet slots. Do not use or store the projector or remote control in a hot location, such a

Notices 107 Use the type of power source indicated on the projector. Use of a different power source may result in fire or electric shock. If you are

108 NoticesWARNING: The cords included with this product contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause birth defects or

Notices 109For Canadian UsersThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.Cet appa

111Setting Up the ProjectorThis chapter tells you how to unpack the projector and connect it to a notebook or desktop computer, to video equipment (su

110 Notices

111IndexAA/V Mutebutton, 39display settings, 58Accessories, 10Air filtercleaning, 70 to 72ordering, 10replacing, 73 to 74Altitude, 60, 84, 101Anti-the

112 IndexEElectrical specifications, 100E-mail alerts, 67 to 68EMP Monitor, problems, 91Environmental specifications, 101Epsonaccessories, 10PrivateLi

Index 113Lights, status, 83 to 84Logo, saving on projector, 56 to 58MMac, display problems, 87Manuals, 8Menuschanging settings, 46 to 47default settin

114 IndexProjectorcleaning, 70disabling buttons, 58distance from screen, 13, 99installing, 95 to 96lamp specifications, 100Menu and Options List, 62 t

Index 115Signal menu, 50 to 52Six-axis color adjustment, 49 to 50Sleep mode, 24, 60Sound, troubleshooting, 90 to 91Source, selecting, 28, 38Speakers,

12 Setting Up the ProjectorUnpacking the ProjectorAfter unpacking the projector, make sure you have all these parts: Save all packaging in case you ne

Setting Up the Projector 13Positioning the Projector If the projector isn’t already installed in the room you’re using, you’ll probably want to place

14 Setting Up the ProjectorIdeally, you should place the projector directly in front of the center of the screen, facing it toward the screen squarely

Setting Up the Projector 15Connecting to a ComputerYou can connect the projector to any computer that has a standard video output (monitor) port, incl

16 Setting Up the ProjectorConnecting to Video Equipment You can connect several video sources to the projector at the same time. Before starting, loo

Setting Up the Projector 17Connecting a Composite Video Source1. If your video cable has an RCA connector, connect it to the yellow video output conne

18 Setting Up the ProjectorConnecting an S-Video Source1. Connect the S-video cable to the S-video connector on your player and the S-Video connector

Setting Up the Projector 19Connecting a Component Video SourceYou will need a special cable to connect your component video equipment to the VGA-style

2Important Safety InformationWARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let

20 Setting Up the ProjectorConnecting an RGB Video Source1. Locate the VGA computer cable provided with the projector (or if your video player has thr

Setting Up the Projector 21Playing SoundYou can play sound by connecting external speakers with built-in amplifiers. You can use the remote control or

22 Setting 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 a

Setting Up the Projector 23Connecting a Network CableTo connect the projector to your local area network (LAN), use a commercially available 100BaseTX

24 Setting Up the ProjectorTurning the Projector On and Off Turn on any connected computer or video equipment before starting the projector so it can

Setting Up the Projector 253. Press the Ppower button on the remote control or on the back of the projector.The projector beeps once and the Ppower li

26 Setting Up the ProjectorShutting Down the ProjectorThis projector incorporates Instant Off technology. To turn it off, you can press its Ppower but

272Displaying and Adjusting the ImageFollow the guidelines in this chapter for: Displaying an image Troubleshooting display problems Adjusting the

28 Displaying and Adjusting the ImageDisplaying an ImageYou may need to select the image source if you have multiple video sources connected to the pr

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 29 If you’ve connected more than one computer and/or video source, you may need to press the Source Search button

3ContentsWelcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 Displaying and Adjusting the ImageIf 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

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 31Adjusting the Position of the ImageIf the image is too low on the screen, you can use the front adjustable foot t

32 Displaying and Adjusting the ImageAdditionally, you can use the vertical lens shift dial on the top of the projector to move your image up or down,

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 33Adjusting the Image ShapeYou can maintain a square or rectangular image by placing the projector directly in fron

34 Displaying and Adjusting the ImageUsing Keystone CorrectionYou can manually adjust the shape of the image to compensate for vertical and horizontal

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 35Selecting the Color ModeThe Color Mode adjusts the brightness, contrast, and color for various common viewing env

36 Displaying and Adjusting the ImageResizing Video ImagesYou can use the Aspect button on the remote control to change the aspect (width to height) r

373Presenting With the Remote ControlThe projector includes a number of tools to enhance your presentation. All of them can be accessed using the remo

38 Presenting With the Remote ControlUsing the Remote ControlMake sure batteries are installed as described on page 78. Follow these tips for using th

Presenting With the Remote Control 39Turning Off the Picture and Sound You can temporarily turn off the image and sound by pressing the A/V Mute butto

4Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Adjusting the Position of the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40 Presenting With the Remote ControlZooming Part of Your ImageYou can zoom in on a portion of the image using the E-Zoom buttons on the remote contro

Presenting With the Remote Control 41Highlighting Your PresentationYou can display a pointer to call out important information on the screen, and you

42 Presenting With the Remote ControlOperating Your Computer With the Remote ControlWith the optional wireless mouse receiver (see page 10), you can u

Presenting With the Remote Control 43Operating Two or More Projectors With the Remote ControlIf you’re using more than one projector, you can control

44 Presenting With the Remote ControlChecking the Projector IDYou can check the projector’s ID by following these steps:1. Point the remote control at

454Fine-Tuning the ProjectorYou can use the projector’s on-screen menus to adjust the image, sound, and other features. This chapter covers the follow

46 Fine-Tuning the ProjectorUsing the Menu SystemYou can use the remote control or the projector’s control panel to access the menus and change settin

Fine-Tuning the Projector 474. After highlighting the option you want to adjust, use the pointer button to change the setting. In some cases, you may

48 Fine-Tuning the ProjectorAdjusting the Image You can use the Image menu to adjust the brightness, sharpness, color, tint, and contrast. 1. Press th

Fine-Tuning the Projector 49 SharpnessAdjusts the sharpness of the image. Abs. Color Temp.Sets a color temperature between 5000 and 10000 °K. (Not

5Multi-screen Color Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Projector Menu and Options List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50 Fine-Tuning the ProjectorYou may need to readjust the color as the lamp in your projector changes over time.Adjusting Signal SettingsAlthough the p

Fine-Tuning the Projector 51 Tracking Adjust this value to eliminate vertical stripes in computer images. SyncAdjust this value if computer images a

52 Fine-Tuning the Projector Video Signal Select the setting for the type of equipment you’ve connected to the Video1 or Video2 ports. Leave this set

Fine-Tuning the Projector 53 Control Panel LockLets you disable all of the buttons on the projector, or all of the buttons except the Ppower button.

54 Fine-Tuning the ProjectorUsing the Projector Security FeaturesTo prevent unauthorized use of the projector, you can do the following: Assign a pas

Fine-Tuning the Projector 554. Hold down the Num button on the remote control and use the numeric keypad to enter a four digit password. (The default

56 Fine-Tuning the ProjectorIf the password is not correct, you see a message prompting you to re-enter the password. If you enter an incorrect passwo

Fine-Tuning the Projector 57Capturing the ImageStart by displaying the image you want to use from either a computer or video source, such as a DVD pla

58 Fine-Tuning the ProjectorChoosing When to Display the ImageAfter your image is saved, you can set it to display as the startup screen, the screen y

Fine-Tuning the Projector 59Customizing Power and OperationYou can use the Extended menu to customize the way the projector displays images, enable qu

6BTechnical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99CNotices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60 Fine-Tuning the Projector OperationEnable Direct Power On if you want to be able to start the projector when you connect the power cord (without p

Fine-Tuning the Projector 61Multi-screen Color AdjustmentYou can match the color of projected images when two or more projectors are being used to dis

62 Fine-Tuning the ProjectorProjector Menu and Options ListThe table below summarizes the options you can select based on the projector menu you are v

Fine-Tuning the Projector 63Extended DisplayClosed CaptionUser’s LogoProjectionOperationStandby ModeProjector IDMulti-screenLanguageResetNetwork Wired

64 Fine-Tuning the Projector

655Managing ProjectorsThe software included with your projector lets you monitor and control your projectors from a remote computer.First connect and

66 Managing Projectors3. Press the Menu button on the remote control, select the Network menu, then press Enter. You see the following screen: 4. Choo

Managing Projectors 67Using Projector E-mail AlertsWhen this feature is enabled, the projector sends you an e-mail alert if it has any problems. 1. Pr

68 Managing Projectors7. Select problems or warnings to be notified about by e-mail. (Numbers 1 through 3 in this section correspond to the e-mail add

696Maintaining the ProjectorYour projector needs little maintenance. All you have to do is keep the lens clean. You may also need to clean the air fil

7-WelcomeThe PowerLite® G5000 is an easy-to-use, flexible for installation projector. It offers up to 4000 lumens of brightness (white and color light

70 Maintaining the ProjectorCleaning the LensClean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface.To remove dirt or smears on the lens, use

Maintaining the Projector 713. Place your finger into the groove and remove the air filter as shown.4. With the front of the air filter facing down, t

72 Maintaining 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 i

Maintaining the Projector 73Replacing the Air FilterFollow these steps to replace the air filter:1. Grip the air filter cover tab and remove the air f

74 Maintaining 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

Maintaining the Projector 75You may also need to replace the lamp if the Lamp light flashes red. See page 83.Contact your dealer or call Epson at 80

76 Maintaining 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

Maintaining the Projector 778. Replace the lamp cover, then tighten its screws.9. Reset the lamp timer as described in the next section. Resetting the

78 Maintaining the ProjectorChecking Lamp Usage To check the number of hours the lamp has been used, press the Menu button and highlight the Info menu

Maintaining the Projector 793. Install two AA alkaline batteries, inserting the + and – ends as shown.4. Position the cover as shown, then press down

8 WelcomeUsing Your DocumentationThis electronic User’s Guide contains all the information you need to set up and use your projector.In addition, your

80 Maintaining the Projector

817Solving ProblemsThis chapter helps you solve problems with your projector, and tells you how to contact technical support for problems you can’t so

82 Solving ProblemsUsing On-Screen HelpIf the image doesn’t look right or your audio isn’t working, you can get help by pressing the ? Help button on

Solving Problems 83Checking Projector StatusIf your projector isn’t working correctly, first turn it off and unplug it. Then plug the power cord back

84 Solving ProblemsFlashing orange It’s time to replace the lamp. See page 74 for instructions. If you continue to use the lamp after the replacement

Solving Problems 85Solving Projector Operation ProblemsThe power doesn’t turn on. If the projector doesn’t turn on when you press the Ppower button,

86 Solving Problems The attached computer may be in sleep mode or displaying a black screen saver. Try pressing a key on the computer. If you are pr

Solving Problems 87 Depending on your computer’s video card, you might need to use the Display utility in the Control Panel to make sure that both th

88 Solving Problems You also may need to modify existing presentation files if you created them for a different resolution. See your software documen

Solving Problems 89 If the projector is angled sharply toward the screen, it may not be possible to focus the entire image. Move the projector to pos

Welcome 9Registration and WarrantyYour projector comes with a basic warranty that lets you project with confidence. For details, see the warranty broc

90 Solving Problems3. Adjust the Sync setting to increase the image sharpness. The image is too light or dark, or colors are incorrect. Use the Color

Solving Problems 91 If your presentation includes computer audio, make sure the volume control on your computer is not turned all the way down or mut

92 Solving ProblemsSolving Problems With the Remote ControlThe projector doesn’t respond to remote control commands. Point the remote control towards

Solving Problems 93Where To Get HelpEpson provides these technical support services:Internet Support Visit Epson’s support website for solutions to co

94 Solving ProblemsBefore you call for support, please have the following information ready: Product name (PowerLite G5000) Product serial number (l

95AProjector InstallationThis appendix provides guidelines on installing the projector in a permanent location, such as a theater or conference room.I

96 Projector InstallationIf you’re mounting the projector on the ceiling and you place it above screen level, you’ll have to tilt the projector down t

Projector Installation 97 Lens theft deterrent screw. You can lock the lens with the supplied screw, so that the lens cannot be removed.In addition,

98 Projector InstallationInstalling the Lens1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.2. Turn the focus ring clockwise until it stops moving

99BTechnical SpecificationsGeneralType of display Epson poly-silicon TFT active matrixResolution (native format) 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA)Color reproduc