Epson Powerlite G5000 Users Guide

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Adjusting the Position of the Image
If the image is too low on the screen, you can use the front adjustable 
foot to raise it. 
1. Stand behind the projector. Press the foot release lever up and lift 
the front of the projector.
2. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the lever 
to lock the foot in position.
3. If necessary, you can fine-tune the height or level the image by 
turning any of the projector’s adjustable feet.
Raising the projector...

32Displaying 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, or you can use the 
horizontal lens shift dial to move your image left or right.
Focusing and Zooming the Image
Turn the focus ring on the projector to sharpen the image. 
Turn the zoom ring (using the knobs on the ring) to reduce or enlarge 
the image. 
If the image still isn’t large enough, you may need to move the 
projector farther away from the...

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Adjusting the Image Shape
You can maintain a square or rectangular image by placing the 
projector directly in front of the screen and keeping it level. This also 
produces the best picture quality. If the projector is tilted up or placed 
at an angle, you’ll need to correct the image shape by using one of the 
functions described below. 
Using Quick Corner
Use Quick Corner to adjust the shape and size of the image when it’s 
uneven on all sides. Follow these steps to...

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Using Keystone Correction
You can manually adjust the shape of the image to compensate for 
vertical and horizontal keystone distortion. First make sure the 
Keystone setting in the projector’s menu system is set to 
H-Keystone 
or 
V-Keystone: 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control or projector.
2. Select the 
Settings menu and press Enter. 
3. From the Settings menu, select 
Keystone and press Enter. 
4. Select 
H/V-Keystone and press Enter.
5. Select...

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Selecting the Color Mode
The Color Mode adjusts the brightness, contrast, and color for various 
common viewing environments. Use this setting to quickly obtain a 
good picture.
Press the 
Color Mode button on the remote control, and then select 
from one of these options:
■Presentation: For making color presentations in a bright room. 
■Text: For making black-and-white presentations in a bright 
room. 
■Theatre: For watching movies in a darkened room; gives images a...

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Resizing Video Images
You can use the Aspect button on the remote control to change the 
aspect (width to height) ratio, depending on the input signal.
■Normal (for images sent through the Computer1 or Computer2 
ports only)
: Displays images using the full projection area and 
maintains the aspect ratio of the image. Choose this setting to 
automatically resize the image and make the best use of the 
display area.
■4:3: Displays images using the full projection area...

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Presenting With the Remote 
Control
The projector includes a number of tools to enhance your 
presentation. All of them can be accessed using the remote control, 
which lets you operate the projector from anywhere in the room—up 
to 49 feet (15 meters) away. 
You can use the remote control to adjust the picture and sound 
(page 38), as a pointer to highlight your presentation (page 41), or to 
control two or more projectors at the same time (page 43). If you have 
the optional wireless mouse...

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Using the Remote Control
Make sure batteries are installed as described on page 78. Follow these 
tips for using the remote control: 
■Point the remote control at the front of the projector or at the 
screen.
■Stand within 49 feet (15 meters) of the projector.
Controlling the Picture and Sound
You can use the remote control to preview and select your picture 
sources, temporarily turn off the picture and sound, freeze the action, 
zoom in on the picture, and adjust...

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Turning Off the Picture and Sound 
You can temporarily turn off the image and sound by pressing the 
A/V Mute button on the remote control. This turns the image black 
and stops the sound. To turn the image and sound back on, press the 
button again.
You can have the screen turn blue (using the Display setting as 
described on page 59) or display an image such as a company logo 
when you press the 
A/V Mute button. (See page 56 for more 
information on displaying an...

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Zooming Part of Your Image
You can zoom in on a portion of the image using the E-Zoom buttons 
on the remote control. 
1. Press the 
E-Zoom  button on the remote control. 
You see a crosshair indicating the center of the zoom-in area.
2. Use the  pointer button to position the crosshair.
3. Continue pressing the 
E-Zoom button to enlarge the selected 
area up to 4 times.
4. While the image is enlarged, you can:
■Use the  pointer button to move around the screen....