Epson Powerlite G5000 Users Guide

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Highlighting Your Presentation
You can display a pointer to call out important information on the 
screen, and you can choose from three shapes for the pointer.
Using the Pointer Tool
1. To activate the pointer tool, press the Pointer button on the 
remote control. A pointer appears on the screen.
If you prefer to use a different style of pointer, see the instructions 
in the next section.
2. Use the  pointer button on the remote control to position the 
pointer on...

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Operating Your Computer With the 
Remote Control
With the optional wireless mouse receiver (see page 10), you can use 
the remote control in place of your computer’s mouse. This gives you 
more flexibility when delivering slideshow-style presentations, since 
you won’t have to stand next to the computer to change slides. 
■Use the  Up and  Down buttons to move through a 
Microsoft
® PowerPoint slideshow. 
■Use the  pointer button to move the pointer on the screen....

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Operating Two or More Projectors With 
the Remote Control
If you’re using more than one projector, you can control all the 
projectors—or just selected ones—by using the projector ID system. 
To operate a projector, set the remote control’s ID to match that of 
the projector. Or you can control all the projectors at once by setting 
the remote control’s ID to zero. 
Setting the Projector ID
The projector’s default ID is set to Off. This lets it respond to 
commands...

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Checking the Projector ID
You can check the projector’s ID by following these steps:
1. Point the remote control at the projector you want to check.
2. While holding the 
ID button, press the Help button. You see a 
message on the screen like this:
Setting the Remote Control ID
The remote control’s default ID is zero. This lets you operate any 
projector. To set it to operate a specific projector, follow these steps:
1. Move the remote control ID switch to the 
On...

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Fine-Tuning the Projector
You can use the projector’s on-screen menus to adjust the image, 
sound, and other features. This chapter covers the following 
information:
■Using the menu system
■Adjusting the image
■Adjusting signal settings
■Customizing projector features
■Using the projector security features
■Customizing power and operation
■Multi-screen color adjustment
■Projector menu and options list 

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Using the Menu System
You can use the remote control or the projector’s control panel to 
access the menus and change settings. Follow these steps:
1. To display the menu screen, press the 
Menu button on the 
remote control or on the projector.
You see a menu screen similar to the one below:
The menus are listed on the left and the options available for the 
highlighted menu are shown on the right.
2. Use the  pointer button on the remote control (or the 
navigational buttons...

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4. After highlighting the option you want to adjust, use the 
pointer button to change the setting. In some cases, you may 
have to press the 
Enter button to view a sub-screen for changing 
the setting.
■Press the left or right side of the  pointer button to adjust
a slider bar.
■To select from two or more settings, use the  pointer 
button to highlight the desired setting and press 
Enter. 
5. After changing the settings, press the 
Esc button to save your 
changes and...

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Adjusting the Image 
You can use the Image menu to adjust the brightness, sharpness, color, 
tint, and contrast. 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the projector or remote control and 
select the 
Image menu.
You see a screen similar to one of those below. (The settings will 
be different depending on the source you are projecting from.)
2. Use the  pointer button to highlight the desired option, then 
adjust it as needed:
■Color Mode
Lets you quickly adjust the color and...

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■Sharpness
Adjusts the sharpness of the image. 
■Abs. Color Temp.
Sets a color temperature between 5000 and 10000 °K. (Not 
available if 
sRGB is selected as the Color Mode setting.) 
■Color Adjustment
Adjusts the color values. For Customized color mode, select 
R, G, B, C, M, Y to adjust individual red, green, blue, cyan, 
magenta, and yellow hue, saturation, and brightness values. 
For other color modes, RGB may be selected to adjust red, 
green, and blue saturation values....

50Fine-Tuning the ProjectorYou may need to readjust the color as the lamp in your projector 
changes over time.
Adjusting Signal Settings
Although the projector normally detects and optimizes the input 
signal automatically, you can use the Signal menu to make manual 
adjustments. In addition to changing the position of the projected 
image, you can correct tracking and sync for computer images, or 
change the aspect ratio to widescreen format for video images. 
1. Press the 
Menu button and select the...