Epson Powerlite Pro G5950nl Users Guide

Setting Up the Projector51
Removing the USB Device or Cable
If you’re using PC Free mode to project your images, videos, or 
presentations, stop the projection before you remove the USB device 
or cable from the projector.
1. If you’re projecting a still image, press the 
Esc button on the 
remote or the projector’s control panel.
2. If you’re projecting a slideshow of your images, a movie, or a 
presentation, press the 
Esc button on the remote or the 
projector’s control panel. Then select 
Exit in the...

52Setting Up the Projector2. Plug one end of the power cord into the projector, and the other 
end into an electrical outlet.
The Ppower light turns orange.
3. Press the Ppower button on the remote control or on the back of 
the projector.
Power light 

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The projector beeps once and the Ppower light flashes green as 
the projector warms up, then an image begins to appear. When 
the Ppower light stops flashing and remains green, the projector 
is ready for use. 
4. If you are prompted to enter a password, see page 122.
Using the Direct Power On Function
The Direct Power On function enables faster setup. The projector 
starts up automatically when you plug it in or turn it on with a wall 
switch. You don’t have to press the...

54Setting Up the Projector
Shutting Down the Projector
This projector incorporates Instant Off technology. To turn it off, you 
can press its Ppower button as described below, unplug it, or turn off 
a power switch that supplies power to the projector. You don’t have to 
wait for the projector to cool down first. 
1. To turn off the projector, press the Ppower
 button on the remote 
control or projector.
You see a confirmation message. 
(If you don’t want to turn it off, 
press any other button.)
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Displaying and Adjusting 
the Image
Follow the guidelines in this chapter for: 
■Displaying an image
■Adjusting the image
■Projecting two images simultaneously 

56Displaying and Adjusting the Image
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...

Displaying and Adjusting the Image57
Adjusting the Position of the Image
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.
Additionally, if the projector is on a table, you can use the projector’s 
adjustable feet to adjust the image:
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...

58Displaying and Adjusting the Image3. If necessary, you can fine-tune the height or level the image by 
turning any of the projector’s adjustable feet.
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...

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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 
Esc to exit.
Using Keystone Correction
You can manually...

60Displaying and Adjusting the Image5. 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 115).
6. When you’re done, press 
Menu to exit.
Selecting the Color Mode
The Color Mode adjusts the...