Epson Powerlite Pro G5450wunl Users Guide

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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.
If you select 
Advanced, you can access more detailed 
settings: Adjust 
Thin Line Enhancement to enhance or 
soften objects like hair or fabric patterns. Adjust 
Thick Line 
Enhancement
 to enhance or soften outlines of objects or 
backgrounds. Adjust 
Vert. Line Enhancement to enhance 
vertical lines in the image. Adjust 
Horiz. Line Enhancement 
to enhance horizontal lines in the image.
■Abs. Color Temp.
Sets a color...

116Fine-Tuning the Projector5. Use the  pointer button to adjust the hue, saturation, and 
brightness. 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.
You 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...

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■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.
■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...

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■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 (G5550NL/G5650WNL/
G5950NL only), 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).
■Video Signal 
Select the setting for the type of equipment you’ve connected 
to the 
Video1, Video2,...

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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.
■Split Screen
Lets you divide the screen...

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■Volume
Raises or lowers the volume.
■Audio Input
Lets you select the input port to use for audio when your video 
input is 
LAN. With the PowerLite G5550NL/G5650WNL/
G5950NL, you can also select an audio input port when your 
video input is 
HDMI.
■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....