Epson Powerlite Pro G5150nl Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Displaying and Adjusting 
the Image
Follow the guidelines in this chapter for: 
■Displaying an image
■Troubleshooting display problems
■Adjusting the image 
						

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Displaying an Image
You may need to select the image source if you have multiple video 
sources connected to the projector (such as a computer or DVD 
player). Selecting the image source lets you switch between images 
input from different pieces of connected equipment. 
If you don’t see the image you want, press the 
Search button or one 
of the 
Source buttons on the remote control, or the Source Search 
button on the projector until you see the image you want to project.
You can also use the 
Source buttons on the remote control to switch 
between devices connected to the ports identified on each button.
Or you can select 
EasyMP to project wirelessly or from a USB drive 
or SD card (G5150NL and G5350NL only). 
Troubleshooting Display Problems
Follow these guidelines if you’re having trouble displaying an image. 
You Can’t Project an Image
If you don’t see the image you are trying to project, try the following: 
■Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described 
beginning on page 15.
■Make sure the P power light is green and not flashing and the 
lens cover is removed.  
						

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■If you’ve conne cte d more t han one  computer and/or video source, 
you may need to press the 
Source Search button on the 
projector’s control panel, or the 
Search button or one of the 
Source buttons on the remote control to select the correct source. 
(Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing the 
button.)
■If you’re using a PC notebook, press the function key on your 
keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor. It may be 
labeled 
CRT/LCD or have an icon such as  . You may have to 
hold down the 
Fn key while pressing it. Allow a few seconds for 
the projector to sync up after changing the setting. 
The Projector and Notebook Don’t Display the 
Same Image
If you’re projecting from a notebook, and you can’t see your image on 
the projection screen and on your computer at the same time, follow 
these guidelines.
If you’re using a PC notebook:
■On most systems, there’s a function key that lets you toggle 
between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at 
the same time. It may be labeled 
CRT/LCD or have an icon such as 
. You may have to hold down the 
Fn key while pressing it. 
Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after changing 
the setting. 
■If the function key doesn’t permit you to display simultaneously 
on both screens, you should check your monitor settings to make 
sure both the LCD screen and the external monitor port are 
enabled. 
From the Control Panel, open the 
Display utility. In the Display 
Properties dialog box, click the 
Settings tab, then click 
Advanced. The method for adjusting the settings varies by 
brand; you may need to click a 
Monitor tab, then make sure the 
external Monitor port is set as your primary display and/or 
enabled. See your computer’s documentation or online help for 
details.  
						

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If you’re using Mac OS X:
You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen 
as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps:
1. From the Apple
® menu, select System Preferences, then select 
Displays.
2. Make sure the 
VGA Display or Color LCD dialog box is selected.
3. Click the 
Arrangement (or Arrange) tab.
4. Make sure the 
Mirror Displays checkbox is selected. 
Adjusting the Image
Once you see your image, you need to make certain adjustments:    
■If the image is too high or too low, reposition it as described on 
page 45.
■To focus or zoom your image, see page 46. 
■If the image isn’t square, see page 47.
■To quickly adjust the color, brightness, or contrast, see page 49.
■To change the image aspect ratio, see page 50.
■If you need to fine-tune the image and/or sound, see Chapter 5.
Make sure 
Mirror Displays 
is checked 
						

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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 47. 
						

							46Displaying 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 54 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. 
						

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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 97).
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, Computer2, or 
EasyMP).
■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 97).
■Game: Increases brightness when playing video games or 
watching TV in a bright room. Emphasizes dark gradations. 
						

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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.
■Auto (HDMI images only): Automatically sets the aspect ratio 
according to the input signal. Choose this setting to project an 
HDMI image in the best aspect ratio.
■Normal (for images sent through the Computer1, Computer2, 
or 
BNC 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 (G5150NL and G5350NL only): 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.
■Zoom (G5200WNL only): Displays images using the full width 
of the projection area and maintains the aspect ratio of the image. 
The image may be cut off on the top and bottom depending on 
its aspect ratio.
■Full (G5200WNL only): Displays images using the full width of 
the projection area, but does not retain the aspect ratio. 4:3 ratio 
images are elongated horizontally.
■Through: Displays images as is (aspect ratio and resolution are 
maintained). Black bands appear if the resolution is less than 
1024 × 768 (G5150NL and G5350NL only), or less than 
1280 × 800 (G5200WNL only); images are cut off if the 
resolution is over 1024 × 768 (G5150NL and G5350NL only) or 
1280 × 800 (G5200WNL only).
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 98 for details.