Epson Powerlite Pro G5200wnl 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.
Vista Network Projector Limitations
When you connect wirelessly to the projector using Windows Vista, 
be aware of the following limitations:
■You can connect to only one projector at a time.
■You cannot connect the projector to a PC with a video output 
resolution in excess of 1024 × 768 (XGA).
■You cannot project a Windows Photo Gallery slideshow in 
full-screen mode.
■When using the optional network projector feature of the 
Meeting Space function, set the display color quality on your PC 
to Highest (32-bit).
■Network presentation via wireless ad-hoc is not supported. 
						

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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 buttons on the projector) to scroll through the menu 
list. When you’ve highlighted the desired menu, press the 
Enter 
button to select it. 
3. Once you’ve selected the menu, use the  pointer button to 
scroll through the list of options. (Some of the options may be 
grayed out or unavailable, depending on the selected source.)
Menu list
Options
note
For a complete list of menus 
and options, see page 110. 
For more information on 
these menus and options, 
continue reading this 
chapter. 
						

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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 return to the previous menu (or press it repeatedly to 
exit the menu system). 
You can also press the 
Menu button to exit. 
Restoring the Default Settings 
You can use the menu system’s Reset options to restore the factory-
default settings for all the settings listed in a specific menu, or all the 
settings in all menus.
To restore the settings in a specific menu, enter the menu whose 
settings you want to change, select 
Reset, and confirm as needed. 
(The example below shows how to reset the Image menu.) 
To restore all the projector settings to their factory-default values, 
select the 
Reset menu, highlight Reset All, and press Enter. 
Reset settings
for current menu
Reset settings for
all menusnote
When you select Reset All 
in the Reset menu, it does 
not reset the Input Signal, 
User’s Logo, Multi-screen, 
Language, Lamp Hours, or 
Network settings. 
						

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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 brightness for various 
environments. Use either the remote control or the 
Color 
Mode
 setting in the Image menu. You can save a different 
setting for each source. See page 49 for more information on 
each color mode.
■Brightness 
Lightens or darkens the overall image. 
■Contrast
Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas. 
■Color Saturation
Adjusts the color depth of the image. 
■Tint
Adjusts the balance of green to magenta in the image. 
Computer/RGB Video
Component Video/
Composite Video/
S-Video
note
The available settings vary 
depending on the input 
source selected.
note
The Brightness setting 
changes the opacity of the 
projector’s LCD panels. You 
can also change the lamp’s 
brightness. Select 
Brightness Control in the 
Settings menu, then choose 
High or Low (the default 
setting is High). 
						

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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 available if 
sRGB is 
selected as the Color Mode setting.)
Six-Axis Color Adjustment
For special projection material, such as high-quality photographs or 
artwork, you can adjust the hue and saturation for six different color 
axes. 
1. Follow the instructions on page 96 to open the Image menu and 
select 
Color Mode.
2. Press the 
Enter button to select Customized, then press Esc to 
return to the Image menu.
3. Select 
Color Adjustment and press Enter. You see hue and 
saturation controls on the screen for six colors: 
R, G, B, C, M, Y 
(red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, and yellow).
4. Select the color axis you want to adjust and press 
Enter. You see 
color controls for hue and saturation. 
Hue changes the balance of color, and saturation changes the 
strength of the color.
5. Use the  pointer button to adjust the hue and saturation. You 
see the adjustments reflected on the screen. When you are satisfied 
with the color, press 
Esc.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each color axis you want to adjust. 
						

							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 Signal 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:
■Auto Setup 
Leave this setting 
On to automatically optimize computer 
images. Turn it off if you want to save adjustments you have 
made to the Tracking, Sync, and Position settings.
■Resolution
Set to Auto to have the projector automatically identify the 
resolution of the input signal. If necessary (because some of 
the image is missing, for example), adjust to 
Wide or 
Normal. You can also select Manual and specify a resolution.
Computer/RGB Video
Component Video/S-Video 
						

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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 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.
■HDMI Video Range
When you connect to the HDMI input port, set the 
projector’s video range to match the video range setting of 
your device.
■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, Computer2, or BNC 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 141 for details.
note
The Progressive setting for 
signals from the HDMI 
input port (excluding digital 
RGB) or component video 
can only be adjusted when 
480i/576i/1080i signals are 
being input.).
note
The Noise Reduction and 
HDMI Video Range settings 
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 
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 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.