Epson G5000 Quick Reference Guide

PowerLite G5000

Quick Reference

This Quick Reference card gives brief instructions on connecting your

PowerLite® projector and using common features. For details, install and

view the User’s Guide from the projector’s CD-ROM.

VGA cable

Component-to-VGA cable

S-video cable

Stereo mini-jack cable

Audio cable

Coax video cable

Composite video cable

Installing the Manuals

1. Insert the projector CD in your
computer’s CD or DVD drive.
(Double-click the Epson installer
icon, if necessary.)

2. Select your language, follow the
instructions on the screen to
register, then click User’s Guide,

EMP Monitor Operation Guide

(Windows) or User’s Guide
(Macintosh) to install the manuals.
(If you are using Windows and you
don’t have Adobe® Reader®, click
Adobe Reader to install it also.)
Then click Exit.

3. To view the manuals, double-click
the PowerLite G5000 User’s Guide
or EMP Monitor Operation Guide
(for Windows users only) icon on
your computer’s desktop.

Turning the Projector On

1. Turn on your computer or image
source.

2. Remove the lens cover.

3. Press the power button. After
the power light stays green, the
projector is ready.

Note: If the Direct Power On function is

enabled, you can turn the projector on
without pressing the power button;
just plug it in or flip the switch controlling
the outlet to which the projector is
connected. To turn on this feature, see
the User’s Guide.

4. If your image does not appear, see
“Switching Between Image Sources”
or “Troubleshooting.”

Switching Between Image Sources

Press the Source
Search button on the

projector

Press the Search button
or one of the Source
buttons on the remote
control

Note: The BNC, EasyMP, and HDMI
buttons are not applicable to this
projector.

Adjusting Image Position

If the projector is mounted to the
ceiling, use the vertical lens shift dial
to move your image up or down or
use the horizontal lens shift dial to
move your image left or right. You
can also use the ceiling mount to
adjust the position.

Horizontal lens shift dial

Vertical lens shift dial

If the projector is on a table, place
it so it faces the screen as squarely
as possible. To raise the image, use
the vertical lens shift dial as shown
above, or press the blue foot release
lever and lift the front of the projector
to extend the front adjustable foot.
Release the lever to lock the foot in
position.

You can fine-tune the height or level
the image by turning any of the
projector’s adjustable feet. Use the
horizontal lens shift dial to move your
image left or right.

Focusing and Zooming

Turn the focus ring to sharpen the
image.

Correcting Image Shape

• If your image looks like or ,

press the or button on the
projector to correct it. You can also
use the remote control to correct
the image shape (see the User’s
Guide).

• If your image looks like or ,

press the or button to
correct it. You can also use the
remote control to correct the image
shape (see the User’s Guide).

• If your image is uneven on all sides,

you can use Quick Corner® to
adjust the shape. See the
User’s Guide.

Turn the zoom ring to reduce/enlarge
the image.

Changing the Aspect Ratio

Press the Aspect button on the remote
control to change the aspect ratio.

For images input through the
Computer1 or Computer2 ports,
select Normal to automatically resize
the image.

Turning the Projector Off

Press the power button to turn
the projector off. At the confirmation
message, press the power button
again.

Note: If the Direct Power On function is
enabled, you can unplug the projector or flip
the switch controlling the outlet to which the
projector is connected instead.

With Epson’s Instant Off® technology,
you don’t have to wait for the projector
to cool down; just turn it off or unplug
it when you’re done.

Troubleshooting

If you see a blank screen or the
message No signal

• Make sure the power light on

the projector is green and not
flashing, and the lens cover is
removed.

• Make sure the cables are

connected correctly. See the
User’s Guide.

• You may need to change the

image source. See “Switching
Between Image Sources.” (Also
make sure the source device is
turned on.)

If the projector and the notebook
don’t display the same image

Windows®:

Hold down the Fn key and press
the function key on your notebook
(such as or CRT/LCD) until you
see the display on both monitors.
If that does not work, open the
Windows Control Panel, click
Display, Settings, and Advanced.
Make sure the external monitor port is
set as your primary display. See your
computer’s documentation or online
help for details.

Macintosh®:
From the Apple® menu, select System
Preferences, Displays, Detect
Displays, VGA Display or Color LCD,

and Arrangement or Arrange. Then
select Mirror Displays.

Where To Get Help

Internet support

Visit Epson’s support website at
epson.com/support and select your
product for solutions to common
problems. You can download utilities
and documentation, get FAQs and
troubleshooting advice, or e-mail
Epson with your questions.

Speak to a support representative

To use the Epson PrivateLine® Support
service, call [phone] and
enter the PIN on the included Epson
PrivateLine Support card. This service
is available 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific
Time, Monday through Friday, for
the duration of your warranty period.
You may also speak with a projector
support specialist by dialing one of
the following numbers. (Toll or long
distance charges may apply.)

U.S.: [phone], 6 AM to 6 PM,
Pacific Time, Monday-Friday

Canada: [phone], 6 AM to
6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday-Friday

Days and hours of support are subject
to change without notice.

Purchase supplies and accessories

You can purchase screens and 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).

Remote Control Map

Turn the projector

on and off

Select a source

(Note: The BNC,

EasyMP, and HDMI

buttons are not

applicable to this

projector.)

Open projector menus

Navigate through menu

settings; move pointer

Select menu settings

Change slides in

PowerPoint® (optional

wireless mouse

receiver required)

Temporarily turn off

display and audio

Automatically adjust

computer image

Change the

aspect ratio

Display on-screen help

Switch image sources

Remote control ID
switch

Open menus assigned
by user

Cancel current
operation or return to
previous menu

Activate screen pointer

Zoom in and out

Freeze the image;
sound continues

Select from 9 color
modes

Use numeric keys to
enter passwords, IP
settings, etc.

Enter passwords

Control volume

Note: To play sound with this projector, you must connect
optional external speakers. See the User’s Guide.

Replacement Parts

Product Product Number

Replacement lamp V13H010L47

Air filter V13H134A17

You can purchase replacement parts from an
Epson authorized reseller. See “Where To Get
Help” inside this card for more information.

Epson, Instant Off, and Quick Corner are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson
Corporation. PowerLite and PrivateLine are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

This information is subject to change without notice.

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