Epson PowerLite G5000 Projector
Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide, today launched the Epson PowerLite G5000, the latest in Epson's line of installation projectors designed to provide flexibility, performance and easy installation for executive boardrooms and educational institutions. Offering XGA resolution and 4,000 lumens white light output and 4,000 lumens color light output, the network-ready PowerLite G5000 utilizes industry-leading 3LCD technology to deliver advanced image quality and powerful visual presentations.
The PowerLite G5000 provides easy installation using greater positioning flexibility with a centered lens design, vertical/horizontal lens shift mechanism, and Quick Corner, an adjustment tool allowing for individual corner manipulation to fit the image to the screen. This new projector is also engineered to interface and integrate with sophisticated programming and controller applications, as well as work with modules and drivers for industry-leading systems, including touch-panel screens and multiple content devices.
"The PowerLite G5000 represents Epson's commitment to creating high-quality projection technology that produces astounding quality, reliability and precision control," said Edgar Jimenez, associate product manager, Epson Projection, Epson America. "The easy maintenance and low cost of ownership features, coupled with powerful projection technology, make this an ideal choice for cost-sensitive installations that require professional performance."
To assist with greater flexibility, the Epson PowerLite G5000 provides Epson Easy Management(TM) as well as RJ-45 connectivity, which gives system administrators the power to remotely monitor and control the projector via the network. In addition, the projector offers one-touch filter replacement for convenient maintenance, saving time even on installed units, and easy side lamp access for quick lamp replacements, all resulting in a low total cost of ownership.
More about the PowerLite G5000
- Epson 3LCD Technology - Features Epson's latest, 3-Chip LCD optical engine to deliver amazing color and detail for powerful presentations; 3LCD technology provides true-to-life image quality using an optical engine that works without a spinning color wheel so there's no possibility of "rainbows" or color break-up, delivering true-to-life color registration, as well as crisp and detailed video and data images
- Closed Captioning - Built-in closed captioning decoder makes presentations accessible to viewers with hearing impairments with no added cost
- Flexible Lens Positioning - Centered lens design, vertical and horizontal lens shift mechanism and 1.8x wider zoom standard lens allow integrators to easily position the projector and screen in any environment
- Adjustable Image - Quick Corner allows for individual corner manipulation in order to fit an image to the screen, even in the most challenging installation locations; also includes 30-degree tilt operation for single off-axis installation
- High Contrast Ratio - Offers a 1000:1 contrast ratio for greater shadow detail
- Direct On and Off - For powering an installed projector on and off with a flip of a power switch
Pricing, Availability and Support
The Epson PowerLite G5000 is $2,499 estimated street price and is currently available through national resellers, pro audio/visual dealers, mail order, and distribution. The projector includes a two-year limited warranty with two elite technical support services - Epson PrivateLine phone support for projector owners to directly access an expedited support telephone line by using a phone card that is included with the product, and a Road Service projector
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Overview
Ideal for Installations
Epson Quality and Reliability
- 3-chip 3LCD
- 4000 lumens color/white light output, XGA resolution
- 1000:1 contrast ratio for superior detail
Precision Control
- Horizontal/vertical lens shift
- Instant On/Instant Off
- Direct On/Direct Off
- 30 degree tilt operation
- Centered lens design for easy installation
- Easy setup with Quick Corner function
Low Cost of Ownership
- Includes 1.8x optical zoom lens
- Built-in closed captioning
- 1-touch filter removal, easy lamp access
- Convenient monitoring/control features
- Network-ready with RJ-45 LAN connection
Astounding Quality and Reliability, Precision Control and a Low Cost of Ownership
Designed with your installation needs in mind, the Epson PowerLite G5000 offers a flexible solution for any auditorium, classroom or boardroom. With 4000 lumens and XGA resolution, this powerful, network-ready performer ensures amazing presentations. Engineered to interface and integrate more easily with sophisticated programming and controller applications — both IP and RS-232 — this product works with modules and drivers for industry-leading systems that can include touch-panel screens and multiple content devices.
Engineered to integrate seamlessly with existing systems, the PowerLite G5000 includes features that assists for easier installations with greater flexibility. And, Epson Easy Management™ gives your system administrators the power to remotely monitor and control your projector.
Add to that the easy maintenance features and you’ve got everything you need for brilliant presentations and a better bottom line. With one-touch filter removal and easy side lamp access, this projector offers a low cost of ownership and added peace of mind. It even includes a closed captioning decoder, so there are no added costs to accommodate the hearing impaired. The Epson PowerLite G5000 is an ideal choice for cost-sensitive installations still requiring professional performance.
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Beyond Amazing - Color, Detail, Reliability
- Full-time color — no color wheel, no color breakup, no rainbows
- Bright, natural images that are easy on the eyes - 3-chip 3LCD engine design
- Color — 3LCD technology goes far beyond ordinary color. “Clear”, “rich” and “vibrant” barely begin to describe the incredible depth and brilliance it delivers. The impact is stunning. It’s an astonishing level of realism you never thought possible.
- Reliability — 3LCD technology is durable and dependable. Road-tested by millions of projector users around the world, it has been used in more projection products than any other. Over 40 million chips used in projectors and RPTV products have been put to the test in classrooms, sales presentations and on stage.
- Detail — 3LCD technology offers extraordinary detail. And detail is what superior image quality is all about — from movies to your most important presentations. 3LCD light engines deliver incredible, jaw-dropping detail — the kind that puts you right in the middle of where the action is.
Features & Benefits
- Amazing presentations in any classroom or boardroom — 4000 lumens1, XGA resolution
- Greater positioning flexibility — centered lens design, vertical/horizontal lens shift mechanism
- Standard lens with 1.8x zoom
- Direct On and Off — turn installed projectors off and on with the flip of an outlet switch
- Incredible color and detail — 1000:1 contrast ratio
- Flexible setup — convenient Quick Corner® function
- Easy monitoring and control — Epson monitor software
- Network-ready for monitor and control — RJ-45 LAN connection
- Closed captioning capabilities without any added costs — built-in decoder
- Convenient maintenance features — one-touch filter replacement and easy side access to the lamp
- Single off-axis installation — 30-degree tilt operation
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What's in the Box?
- Epson PowerLite Pro G5000 Projector (lens installed)
- Power cable
- Computer cable
- Projector remote control
- Batteries
- User manual CD
- EasyManagement software CD
- Quick Setup Sheet
- PrivateLine support card
- Password protection sticker
Specifications
Projection System
- High-aperture Epson 3-chip 3LCD technology
Projection Method
LCD
- Driving Method
Epson Poly-silicon TFT Active Matrix - Pixel Number
786,432 pixel x 3 LCDs (1024 x 768) - Native Resolution
XGA - Aspect Ratio
Supports 4:3, 16:9, 16:10 - Pixel Arrangement
Cross stripe
Projection Lens
- Type
Manual focus/zoom - F-number
1.64 – 2.5 (standard lens), lens included - Focal Length
21.27 mm – 37.93 mm (standard lens) - Zoom Ratio
Optical zoom 1.0 – 1.8
Lamp
- Type 210 W UHE
- Lamp Life
2000 hours (High Brightness Mode)
3000 hours (Low Brightness Mode)
Screen Size: (Projected Distance)
Lens Shift
- Vertical: ±50 degrees
- Horizontal: ±10 degrees
Keystone Correction
- Vertical: -40 degrees to +40 degrees
- Horizontal: -20 degrees to +20 degrees
Brightness: (typical) (High Brightness Mode)
- Light output — white: up to 4000 lumens (ISO 21118)
- Light output — color: up to 4000 lumens
Contrast Ratio
- Up to 1000:1 (High Brightness, Game Mode)
Brightness Uniformity: (typical)
Color Reproduction
Sound Output
- Audio Output
- Audio Signal
500 m Vrms/47K ohm
Operating Temperature
- 32 ° to 104 ° F (0 ° to 40 ° C)
Power Supply Voltage
- 100 – 240 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz AC
Power Consumption
- 343 W
- 0.6 W standby (network off)
Dimension
- Including Feet (with standard lens)
18.5" x 13.26" x 5.94" - Excluding Feet, Lens
18.5" x 12.27" x 5.31"
Weight
Fan Noise
- 35 dB (High Brightness Mode)
- 29 dB (Low Brightness Mode)
Effective Scanning Frequency Range
- Pixel Clock
13.5 MHz – 162 MHz (up to UXGA 60 Hz) - Horizontal
15 KHz – 99 KHz - Vertical
50 Hz – 120 Hz
Remote Control
- Features
Source search selection, power, aspect resize, color mode, volume, e-zoom, A/V mute, freeze, menu, page up and down, help, auto, mouse functions, ID - Operating Angle
Right/left ± 60 degrees Upper/lower ± 20 degrees Rear ± 30 degrees - Operating Distance
40 ft
Video I/O
- Display Performance
NTSC: 560 line
PAL: 560 line
(depends on observation of the multi-burst pattern) - Input Signal
NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/M-PAL/N-PAL/PAL60/SECAM
SDTV: 480i, 480p; HDTV: 720p, 1080i
Pixel works: video chip
3D Y/C separation, noise reduction motion compensated
Interlace-Progressive conversion (2 – 2, 3 – 2 film detection) - Interfaces
Computer/component video: mini D-sub HD 15 pin x 2
S-video: mini DIN x 1
Composite video RCA x 1, composite x 1 BNC
Audio in (RCA (L & R) x 1, mini stereo x 1)
Variable audio out: mini stereo x 1
LAN networking: RJ-45 x 1, 10/100MB
Serial: RS-232c x 1
Security
- Kensington-style lock provision, anchor (metal) bar for security lock or cable
Warranty
- Two-year limited warranty, 90-day lamp warranty, Epson Road Service Program and Epson PrivateLine dedicated toll-free support (U.S. and Canada only)
Supplied Accessories
- Power cable
- Computer cable
- Projector remote control
- Batteries
- User manual CD
- EasyManagement software CD
- Quick Setup Sheet
- PrivateLine support card
- Password protection sticker
