Epson Powerlite G5000 Users Guide

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■Tracking 
Adjust this value to eliminate vertical stripes in computer 
images.
■Sync
Adjust this value if computer images appear blurry or flicker.
■Position
If the image is slightly cut off on one or more sides, it may not 
be centered exactly. Select this setting and use the  pointer 
button to center it.
■Progressive
For composite video, S-video, and component video signals 
only. Turn this setting on to convert interlaced signals into 
progressive signals (best for still...

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■Video Signal 
Select the setting for the type of equipment you’ve connected 
to the 
Video1 or Video2 ports. Leave this setting at Auto 
unless you are using a 60-Hz PAL system (then select 
PAL60).
■Aspect
Sets the image’s aspect ratio (ratio of width to height). 
Depending on your projector model and input source, you 
can select 
Normal, 4:3, 16:9, or Through; see page 36 for 
more information.
Customizing Projector Features
You can use the Settings menu to lock the...

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■Control Panel Lock
Lets you disable all of the buttons on the projector, or all of the 
buttons except the Ppower button. See page 58 for more 
information.
■Pointer Shape
Lets you choose from three pointer shapes. See page 41 for more 
information.
■Brightness Control
Lets you select from two levels of brightness. The Low setting 
reduces power consumption and noise, and extends the lamp’s 
operating life.
■Volume
Raises or lowers the volume if you have connected optional...

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Using the Projector Security Features
To prevent unauthorized use of the projector, you can do the 
following:
■Assign a password. You can use the password to prevent the 
projector from being turned on, prevent your custom startup 
screen from being changed, and lock network settings.
■Create a custom screen that is displayed at startup and/or when 
the 
A/V Mute button is pressed. The screen can be locked with a 
password to discourage theft and provides a way to identify...

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4. Hold down the Num button on the remote control and use 
the numeric keypad to enter a four digit password. (The default 
setting is 0000.) 
5. When you see a confirmation message, reenter the password. 
Then press the 
Menu button to exit the screen.
To set security options, access the Password Protect screen as 
described on page 54, and then turn on any of the following options:
■Power On Protect to prevent unauthorized use of the projector. 
After the projector is...

56Fine-Tuning the ProjectorIf the password is not correct, you see a message prompting you to 
re-enter the password. If you enter an incorrect password three times 
in succession, you see the message 
The projector’s operation will be 
locked 
and the projector switches to standby mode. Disconnect the 
projector’s power cord from the electrical outlet, reconnect it, and 
turn the projector back on. 
When you see the Password screen again, you can try to enter the 
correct password.
If you enter an...

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Capturing the Image
Start by displaying the image you want to use from either a computer 
or video source, such as a DVD player or digital camera. Then follow 
these steps to capture the image and transfer it to the projector: 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control, highlight the 
Extended menu, and press Enter.
2. Highlight 
User’s Logo and press Enter. 
3. When you see the message 
Choose this image as the User’s 
Logo?
, select Yes and press Enter. A selection box...

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Choosing When to Display the Image
After your image is saved, you can set it to display as the startup 
screen, the screen you see when there’s no signal, or the screen you see 
when you press the 
A/V Mute button (see page 39).
1. Press the 
Menu button, highlight the Extended menu, and press 
Enter. 
2. Select 
Display and press Enter.
3. Choose from these display options:
■Set Display Background to Logo to display your image 
when there is no signal. 
■Set Startup Screen to...

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Customizing Power and Operation
You can use the Extended menu to customize the way the projector 
displays images, enable quick startup, turn sleep mode on or off, and 
customize other projector operations.
■Display
Use this setting to turn off the display of messages, change the 
background color, enable logo display, or turn off the startup 
screen display.
■Closed Caption
Enables or disables closed captions. Select CC1, CC2, or OFF. The 
captions are not visible when the...

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■Operation
Enable Direct Power On if you want to be able to start the 
projector when you connect the power cord (without pressing the
 
Ppower button). Enable Sleep Mode if you want the projector 
to turn off automatically if it is idle (and no signal is received) for 
10 minutes (you can adjust the amount of time using the 
Sleep 
Mode Timer
 setting). Enable High Altitude Mode when you are 
using the projector above 4,900 feet (1,500 meters). 
■Standby Mode
Select Network...