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 causes the image shape to distort or “keystone,” 
but you can correct the shape as described on page 33. 
						

							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 screen. You can also use the 
E-Zoom 
buttons on the remote control to zoom in on a portion of the image. 
See page 40 for instructions. 
Vertical Horizontal 
Focus Zoom  
						

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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 select 
Quick Corner:
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control or the projector.
2. Select the 
Settings menu and press Enter. 
3. From the Settings menu, select 
Keystone and press Enter. 
4. Select 
Quick Corner and press Enter twice.
You see this screen:
5. Use the  pointer button on the remote control (or the arrow 
buttons on the projector) to select the corner you want to adjust, 
and press 
Enter.
6. Use the  pointer button on the remote control (or the arrow 
buttons on the projector) to adjust the shape, then press 
Esc when 
you are finished.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 as needed to adjust the other corners. 
8. When you’re done, press 
Menu to exit. 
						

							34Displaying and Adjusting the Image
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 
H-Keystone (for horizontal adjustment) or V-Keystone 
(for vertical adjustment) and use the  pointer button on the 
remote control to adjust the shape of the image.
If the image becomes smaller, use the zoom ring to enlarge the 
image so it fits the screen. If the image contains faint lines or a 
gridlike pattern, decrease the sharpness setting (see page 49).
6. When you’re done, press 
Menu to exit.
note
Use can also use the 
projector’s arrow buttons to 
perform keystone correction 
as long as the projector’s 
Keystone setting is set to 
H/V-Keystone.
Vertical 
keystone 
adjustment
Horizontal 
keystone 
adjustment 
						

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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 
natural tone. 
■Photo: For vivid, high-contrast still images in a bright room (only 
available when the source is set to 
Computer1 or Computer2).
■Sports: For vivid TV images projected in a bright room 
(component video, S-video, or composite video only). 
■sRGB: Matches the color palette of standard sRGB computer 
displays. 
■Blackboard: Projects accurate colors on a green chalkboard 
(adjusts the white point).
■Customized: For manual color adjustment (see page 49).
■Game: Increases brightness when playing video games or 
watching TV in a bright room. Emphasizes dark gradations. 
						

							36Displaying and Adjusting the Image
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 at an aspect 
ratio of 4:3.
■16:9: Converts the aspect ratio of the image to 16:9. 4:3 ratio 
images are elongated horizontally to fit.
■Through: Displays images as is (aspect ratio and resolution are 
maintained). Black bands appear if the resolution is less than 
1024 × 768; images are cut off if the resolution is over
1024 × 768.
Press the 
Aspect button repeatedly to cycle through the available 
options.
You can also change the aspect ratio using the projector’s Signal 
menu. See page 50 for details. 
						

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3
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 receiver, you can also use your remote 
control as a wireless mouse when projecting from a computer 
(page 42). 
This chapter covers:
■Using the remote control
■Controlling the picture and sound
■Highlighting your presentation
■Operating your computer with the remote control
■Operating two or more projectors with the remote control 
						

							38Presenting With the Remote Control
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 the volume.
Switching Between Picture Sources
If your projector is connected to more than one computer and/or 
video source, you can switch between the different sources: 
■The easiest way to select your source is to press the Search button 
on the remote control (or the 
Source Search button on the 
projector) repeatedly until you see the image you want on the 
screen.
■On the remote control, you can press one of the Source buttons 
to select the connected device you need.
After you select a source, the screen goes dark for a moment before the 
image appears.
note
If a button is pressed longer 
than 30 seconds, the remote 
control stops operating to 
conserve battery power. 
When you release the 
button, normal operation 
resumes.
note
Using the remote under 
bright fluorescent lamps or 
in direct sunlight may affect 
projector response.
note
The BNC, EasyMP, and 
HDMI buttons are not 
applicable to this projector. 
						

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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 image.)
Stopping Action
Press the Freeze button on the remote control to stop the action in 
your video or computer image. The image freezes but the sound 
continues.
To restart the action, press the 
Freeze button again.
note
In order to play sound with 
this projector, you must 
connect optional external 
speakers (see page 21).
note
This function pauses the 
image, not the sound. 
Because the source continues 
to transmit signals, when 
you resume the action, it 
won’t be at the point you 
stopped it. 
						

							40Presenting With the Remote Control
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.
■Press the E-Zoom button to zoom out. 
5. When done, press the 
ESC button to return the image to its 
original size.
Controlling the Volume
To change the volume, press the   or   button on the remote 
control. 
You can also adjust the volume using the projector’s menu system. 
See page 53. 
note
You cannot use the 
Progressive or Noise 
Reduction features (see 
page 50) while you are using 
E-Zoom.
note
To temporarily shut off the 
sound and picture, press the 
A/V Mute button.