Epson Projector Powerlite 5000 User Manual

							Using the Projector Menus1 he six projector menus enable you to control your projector.
The Video menu controls the computer image, such as brightness
and contrast, when the computer is the image source.
The Video menu controls the video image, such as brightness and
color saturation, when the image source is video, such as a VCR.
The Audio menu controls audio features, such as the volume level,
tone setting, and Spatializer.
The Option menu enables you to set various projector options.
The Custom menu assigns functions to the remote control’s
Custom button.
The Reset All menu returns all settings to their factory defaults. 
						

							Accessingthe Main Menu
The projector menus can be accessed using either the projector control
panel or remote control.
To display the Main menu, first press the Computer or Video button
on the control panel or remote control, then press the Menu button.
The Main menu appears:
Press the Menu button again to hide the menu.
Changing a Menu Setting
To change a menu setting:1.Press the Menu button on the control panel or remote control to
display the Main menu.
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							2.Press the up or down arrows (control panel) or press the top or
bottom of the pointer button (remote) to scroll through the menu
choices.
up and down
buttons
pointer button ’Changing a Menu Setting 
						

							3.Press either the Enter button (control panel) or the top or bottom
multi-purpose button (remote) to display a submenu.IEnter button
topmulti-purpose button
bottom
multi-purpose button
A sub-menu such as the following appears.
Note: Sub-menus differ, depending on if the current image source is
computer or video.
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							4.Press the up or down arrows (control panel) or the top or bottom
of the pointer button (remote) to scroll through the menu choices.
5.Press either the left or right arrow buttons (control panel) or the
right or left sides of the pointer button (remote) to change the
setting.
6.When you are finished changing settings, press the Menu button
again to hide the menu, or select RETURN and press Enter to go
back to the Main menu. The changes are saved automatically.
Menu Options
The following menus are described in this section:
lVideo menu (Image source = Computer)
lVideo menu (Image source = Video)
l Audio menu0 Option menu
0 Custom menu
Video Menu (Image source = Computer)
The Video menu enables you make adjustments to the projected
image. The following options are available when the image source is
Computer.
Menu Options 
						

							Note: The computer must be connected and operating, and the image
source on the projector must be set to computer for you to access these menuoptions.Menu itemDescription
BrightnessLightens or darkens the overall image. Increase brightness to lighten
an image, or decrease it to darken the image.
ContrastAdjusts the difference between light and dark areas. Increase the
contrast to make light areas lighter and dark areas darker. Decrease it
to minimize the difference between light and dark areas.
SyncSynchronizes with the tracking signal sent from the computer. Adjust
this setting to correct fuzziness or to remove streaks from the image.
TrackingMatches the projector’s internal clock to various computer graphic
signals Adjust this setting to remove fuzzy lines from the image.
ColorAdjusts the color balance of the input source.
Select this item and then press the Enter button (control panel) or
either multi-purpose button (remote) to enter the color adjustment
mode. Then use the pointer button or up and down buttons (control
panel) to select a color.
Next, use the pointer button or left and right buttons (control panel) to
adjust the selected color. Increase the color setting for more intense
color on the screen, and lower the setting for less intense color.
When you finish making adjustments, press the Enter button (control
panel) or a multi-purpose button (remote) to return to the Computer
menu.
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							Menu itemDescriptionPositionSelect this item and then press the Enter button (control panel) or
either multi-purpose button (remote) to enter the screen position
adjustment mode. Then use the pointer button or up, down, left, and
right buttons (control panel) to move the screen position in the
corresponding direction.
When you finish making adjustments, press the Enter button (control
panel) or a multi-purpose button (remote) to return to the Computer
menu.
Mouse/Corn
ResetLocks and unlocks the Mouse/Com port.
Select 1 to assign the wireless mouse control to the computer
connected to the Mouse/Com 1 port. The wireless mouse controls
the computer connected to Mouse/Com 1 only if the input source is
switched to Computer 2.
Select 2 to assign the wireless mouse control to the computer
connected to the Mouse/Com 2 port.
Selecting 1 
t3 2 tells the projector to automatically switch wireless
mouse control whenever the input source computer is changed.
Returns all Computer menu items to their initial factory defaults.
Select this item and then press the Enter button (control panel) or
either multi-purpose button (remote) to display the confirmation
screen.
Next, select Yes and then press the Enter button (control panel) or a
multi-purpose button (remote) to reset the Computer menu.
If you change your mind, select No and then press a multi-purpose
button (remote) or the Enter button to clear the confirmation screen
without changing any settings.
ReturnSaves changes and displays the Main menu
Menu Options 
						

							Video Menu (Image source = Video)
The Video menu enables you make adjustments to the projected
image. The following options are available when the image source is
Video.
Note: The video source (such as a VCR or camcorder) must be connected
and operating, and the image source on the projector must be set to Video
for you to access these menu options.
Menu itemDescription
Brightness
Contrast
Saturation
Tint
(NTSC only)
ModeLightens or darkens the overall image. Increase brightness to lighten
an image, or decrease it to darken the image.
Adjusts the degree of difference between light and dark areas.
Increase the contrast to make light areas lighter and dark areas
darker. Decrease it to minimize the difference between the lightest
and darkest areas of the image.
Adjusts color density. Increase the setting for darker and more
opaque colors. Decrease it for lighter and less opaque colors.
Adjust the red-green color balance of the screen. Increase tint to add
more green, or decrease it to add more red.
Specifies the video signal system. Normally this signal system setting
should be left at AUTO to automatically detect the type of video
signal. If automatic selection is not possible for some reason, use this
menu to manually specify NTSC, PAL, or SECAM.
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							Menu itemDescriptionResetReturns all Video menu items to their initial factory defaults
Select this item and then press either multi-purpose button (remote)
or the Enter key (control panel) to display the confirmation screen.
Next, select Yes and then press a multi-purpose button (remote) or
the Enter key (control panel) to reset the Video Menu.
If you change your mind, select No and then press a multi-purpose
button (remote) or the Enter key (control panel) to clear the
confirmation screen without changing any settings.
ReturnSaves your changes and displays the Main menu
Audio Menu
The Audio menu enables you make adjustments related to audio.
Menu item
DescriptionVolumeAdjusts the volume level for the speakers and audio-out terminal.
Increase the audio volume to raise the volume, or decrease it to lower
the volume.
ToneAdjusts the tone of the speakers and audio-out terminal. Increase the
tone to raise the treble, or decrease it to raise the bass.
SpatializerAdjusts audio effects provided by the Spatializer
Off:Normal sound for stereo input
Normal:Expansive sound for stereo input
Wide:More expansive sound for stereo input
Menu Options 
						

							Menu itemDescriptionResetReturns all Audio menu items to their initial factory defaults
Select this item and then press the Enter button (control panel) or
either multi-purpose button (remote) to display the confirmation
screen.
Next, select Yes and then press the Enter button (control panel) or a
multi-purpose button (remote) to reset the Audio menu.
If you change your mind, select No and then press a multi-purpose
button (remote) or the Enter button (control panel) to clear the
confirmation screen without changing any settings.
ReturnSaves your changes and displays the Main menu
Option Menu
The Option menu enables you to adjust basic settings that normally do
not need changing.
Menu item
DescriptionPromptTemporarily displays a prompt on the projector screen to identify
which source (computer or video) is providing the image.
Rear ProjectionMirrors the projected image on its Y-axis (left-right). Selecting ON
turns mirroring on, while OFF turns it off (for a normal image). Turn
on this option when projecting from behind onto a transparent
screen.
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