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PowerLite Pro
G5150NL/G5350NL/G5200WNL
Multimedia Projector
User’s Guide
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Important Safety Information WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personne
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Contents C Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Optional Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Setting Up the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 1 Unpacking the
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Turning the Projector On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Using the Direct Power On Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Shutting Down the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Displaying and Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . 41 2 Displaying an Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Troubleshooting Display Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 You Can’t Project an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Preparing the Projector to Present Through a 4 Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Configuring Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Configuring a Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Using Ad Hoc Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Using Access Point Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Making a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Connection. . . 79 Using
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Managing Projectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 6 Connecting to a Wired Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 PowerLite Pro G5150NL and G5350NL. . . . . . . . . . . 114 PowerLite Pro G5200WNL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Using Projector E-mail Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 PowerLite Pro G5150NL and G5350NL. . . . . . . . . . . 116 PowerLite Pro G5200WNL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Maintaining the Pro
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Projector Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 A Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Security Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Installing the Cable Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Installing and Removing the Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Installing the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Removing the Lens
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- Welcome W ® The PowerLite Pro G5150NL/G5350NL/G5200WNL is an easy-to-use, lightweight projector. It offers up to 4000 lumens (G5150NL), 4200 lumens (G5200WNL), or 5000 lumens (G5350NL) of brightness, and provides a native XGA (G5150NL and G5350NL) or WXGA (G5200WNL) resolution. You can connect it to a wide range of computers and video sources. You can project from ™ a USB or SD storage device, or over a wired network (G5150NL and G5350NL only). With the optional wireless LAN module, you
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Additional enhancements: ■ Closed captioning for the hearing impaired ■ HDMI for digital connectivity ■ 1000:1 (G5150NL and G5350NL) or 800:1 (G5200WNL) contrast ratio ® ■ With Windows Vista , you can use the wireless Network Projector feature to quickly connect to the projector without installing any additional software (G5150NL and G5350NL only) ■ Color match images from up to four projectors for a uniform, wide-screen view ® ■ When you present with PowerPoint , project only the slide im
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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 Pri
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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 SM free Extra Care 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 de
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Product Part number Advanced projector ceiling mount with precision gear ELPMBPRG High security projector ceiling mount ELPMBATA Adjustable suspended ceiling channel kit ELPMBP01 False ceiling plate kit ELPMBP02 Structural round ceiling plate ELPMBP03 Adjustable extension column (pipe) 6”–9” ELPMBC01 Kensington security lock ELPSL01 50-inch portable screen (4:3 aspect ratio) ELPSC06 60-inch portable pop-up screen (4:3 aspect ratio) ELPSC07 80-inch portable pop-up screen (4:3 aspect ratio) ELPSC0
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14 Welcome
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1 Setting Up the Projector 1 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 ■ Connectin
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Unpacking the Projector After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all these parts: PDF manuals and Projector software registration CD-ROM CD-ROM Projector and lens cap Password Protected Remote control and Cable cover sticker 2 AA batteries Lens theft deterrent screw Power cord VGA computer cable note If you mount the projector on the ceiling, the interface and button names on the projector will appear upside down. Attach the interface label stickers so that you can Interface l
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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 (PrPbY or CrCb
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PowerLite Pro G5150NL/G5350NL (4:3 image) TBD 26.5 to 47.8 ft 5.2 to 9.4 ft 2.7 to 4.7 ft Distance from screen (8.1 to 14.6 m) (1.6 to 2.9 m) (0.8 to 1.4 m) PowerLite Pro G5200WNL (16:10 image) TBD 27.9 to 50.3 ft 5.5 to 9.9 ft 2.7 to 4.9 ft Distance from screen (8.5 to 15.3 m) (1.7 to 3.0 m) (0.8 to 1.5 m) 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
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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 note should be about level with the bottom of the screen. After positioning the projector, you may want to connect a Kensington ® MicroSaver anti-theft device to the lock port on the projector. You can purchase this from Epson; see Projector page 12. Screen If you place the projector below screen level, you can use the vertical lens shift di
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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. caution Don’t try to force a connector to fit a port with a different shape or number of pins. You may damage the port or connector. 2. You may need
