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 images). Select 
Video for 
viewing general video images. Select 
Film/Auto for movie 
images, CG, and animated images. Leave the setting 
Off for 
moving images.
■Noise Reduction
Smooths out rough images. Select your favorite setting. 
Epson recommends that you select 
Off when viewing image 
sources with very low noise, such as DVDs.
■Input Signal
If the colors don’t look right on the Auto setting, select the 
setting for the type of equipment you’ve connected to the 
Computer1 or Computer2 ports. Choose RGB for a 
computer or RGB-video connection, and 
Component for a 
video player that outputs a component video signal (with 
connectors labeled Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr).
note
You can also use the remote 
control’s 
Auto button to 
automatically reset the 
projector’s Tracking, Sync, 
and Position settings. See 
page 89 for details.
note
The Noise Reduction setting 
cannot be set for digital 
RGB signals. 
						

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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 buttons on the projector, 
adjust audio volume, and customize several other features.
■Keystone 
Adjusts the shape of the image if the projector has been tilted 
upward or placed at an angle to the screen.
Select 
H/V-Keystone to correct horizontal and vertical keystone 
distortion.
Select 
Quick Corner to adjust the shape and position of the 
projected image. 
						

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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 
external speakers.
■Remote Receiver
Deactivates the projector’s front and/or back sensors that detect 
signals from the remote control. Use this setting to prevent use of 
the remote control or to stop interference from bright fluorescent 
lights.
■User Button
You can assign one of the following six menus to the User 
button: 
Brightness Control, Info, Progressive, Test Pattern, 
Multi-screen, or Resolution. By pressing the button, the 
assigned menu item selection/adjustment screen is displayed, 
allowing you to make one-touch settings/adjustments.
■Test Pattern
Displays a test pattern for use when adjusting the zoom and focus, 
and when performing keystone correction.
note
You can also adjust the 
volume using the remote 
control. 
						

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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 the 
projector should it be stolen. See page 56. 
■Disable the projector’s buttons; this is useful, for example, if 
you’re projecting in a classroom and you want to ensure that no 
one touches the projector’s buttons while you’re using the remote 
control. See page 58. 
Enabling Password Protection
The default setting for the password is 0000. Follow these steps to 
create a new password:
1. Press the 
Freeze button on the remote control for about five 
seconds. You see this screen:
2. Use the  pointer button to select 
Password and press Enter.
3. When you see a message asking if you want to change the 
password, select 
Yes and press Enter.
note
To prevent theft, you can 
also attach a security cable 
or Kensington security lock 
to the projector, and use the 
lens theft deterrent screw (see 
page 96).
caution
If you lose the remote 
control, you will not be able 
to enter the password. Keep 
the remote control in a safe 
place at all times. Also, it’s a 
good idea to write down 
your password.  
						

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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 plugged in and turned on, you must enter a 
password to use the projector. For details, see “Starting the 
Projector with a Password” below.
■User’s Logo Protect to prevent your custom screen and display 
settings from being changed. None of the User’s Logo features in 
the Extended menu can be changed when the User’s Logo Protect 
function is enabled. For details on creating a custom screen, see 
page 56.
■Network Protect to lock the Network settings in the menu 
system.
Starting the Projector with a Password
When the password function is enabled, you see this screen when you 
plug in and turn on the projector:
Hold down the 
Num button on the remote control and use the 
numeric keypad to enter the four digit password. The password screen 
closes and projection begins.
Hold down
note
If you leave the projector 
plugged in, the Password 
Protect Release screen will 
not appear. It appears only 
if you unplug and reconnect 
the power cord.
Hold down 
						

							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 incorrect password 30 times in succession, the 
projector remains locked and you must contact Epson to unlock it. 
If you have forgotten the password, contact Epson with the request 
code number that appears in the Password screen for assistance. 
See “Where To Get Help” on page 93.
Creating Your Own Startup Screen
You can transfer any image from your computer or video source to the 
projector and then use it as your startup screen. You can also use it as 
the screen displayed when the projector is not receiving a signal or 
when you press the 
A/V Mute button. The image can be a company 
logo, slogan, photograph, or any other image you want to use.  
						

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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 displays over 
the image. 
4. Use the  pointer button to select the area of the image you 
want to use. Then press 
Enter.
5. When you see the message 
Select this image?, highlight Yes 
and press 
Enter. 
6. Use the arrow buttons to select a zoom factor (display size) and 
press 
Enter.
7. When the message 
Save this image as the User’s Logo? 
appears, select 
Yes and press Enter. Saving the logo may take a 
few moments. Do not use your projector, remote control, or 
video source while the logo is being saved.
8. When you see the message 
Completed, press Menu to exit. 
note
When you choose an image 
for the user’s logo, it erases 
any previously used image. 
You can save an image up to 
300 × 400 pixels in size. 
Once you have saved a new 
user’s logo, you cannot 
return to the factory default 
logo. 
						

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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 On to display your image when the 
projector is warming up. 
■Set A/V Mute to Logo to display your image when you press 
the 
A/V Mute button. 
4. When you’re finished, press
 Menu to exit. 
Disabling the Projector’s Buttons
When you enable the Control Panel Lock function, you can lock all of 
the projector’s buttons, or all of the buttons except the Ppower 
button. The remote control can still be used to operate the projector.
1. Press the 
Menu button, highlight the Settings menu, and press 
Enter.
2. Select 
Control Panel Lock and press the Enter button.
3. Select 
Full Lock (to lock all projector buttons) or Partial Lock (to 
lock all buttons except the 
Power button) and press Enter.
4. Select 
Yes and press Enter to confirm the setting.
5. Press the 
Menu button to exit. 
To disable the Control Panel Lock function, select 
Off in the Control 
Panel Lock menu. Or press and hold the 
Enter button on the 
projector’s control panel for 7 seconds. A message is displayed and the 
lock is released.
note
You can lock these settings to 
prevent them from being 
changed without a password 
(see page 54).  
						

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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 menu is displayed or when you 
use EMP Monitor to access the projector through your network.
■User’s Logo
Create a custom startup screen, as described on page 56.
■Projection 
Select Front (to project from the front of a screen and right side 
up), 
Front/Ceiling (when the projector is mounted upside-down 
from the ceiling), 
Rear (to project from behind onto a 
transparent screen), or 
Rear/Ceiling (to project from behind onto 
a transparent screen when the projector is mounted upside-down 
from the ceiling). 
note
If you hold down the 
A/V Mute button on the 
remote control for about five 
seconds, you switch between 
Front and Front/Ceiling 
or Rear and Rear/Ceiling.  
						

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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 On to enable monitoring of the projector over a 
network when it is in standby mode (the power light is orange).
■Projector ID
Lets you assign a numeric ID to each projector. When you are 
using multiple projectors, you can use the ID to select the one you 
want to operate with the remote control. See page 43 for 
instructions.
■Multi-screen
Use this option if you want to color-match two or more projectors 
that are being used to display images near each other. You can 
make image adjustments at each of five adjustment levels. First 
choose an 
Adjustment Level and then adjust the settings for 
each level: 
Brightness Correct to adjust the brightness, and 
Color Correct to adjust the balance between red and green, or 
blue and yellow. See page 61 for more information about 
multi-screen color adjustment.
■Language 
Select from 27 languages to be used for the projector menus.
note
If a power outage occurs 
when Direct Power On is 
enabled and the power cord 
is connected, the projector 
will start when the power is 
restored.
Do not use the projector at 
altitudes above 7,500 feet 
(2,286 meters).