Epson Powerlite Pro G5150nl Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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3. From the Start menu on your computer, select All Programs, 
Accessories, then Connect to a Network Projector. You see 
this screen:
4. You can select the projector automatically or manually:
■To let your computer search automatically for the projector, 
select 
Search for a projector. You see this screen:
After locating the connected projectors, your computer lists 
them on the screen. Select the one you want and then click 
Connect. 

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■To locate the projector by IP address, select Enter the 
projector address
. You see this screen:
Enter the IP address for the projector in the format shown. 
Enter a password for the projector if one has been set. Then 
click 
Connect.
5. If you need to pause your presentation, press the 
Pause button. 
Click 
Resume when you are ready to continue.
6. When you want to disconnect from the projector, click the 
Disconnect button.
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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...

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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 and saturation values. For other 
color modes, RGB may be selected to adjust red, green, and 
blue hue and saturation values. (Not...

98Fine-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...

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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, component video, and signals 
from the HDMI port only. Turn this setting on to convert 
interlaced signals into progressive...

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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 
Auto, Normal, 4:3, 16:9, Full, Zoom, or 
Through; see page 50 for more information.
Customizing Projector Features
You can use the Settings menu...