Epson PowerLite Pro G5150NL, PowerLite Pro G5200WNL, PowerLite Pro G5350NL User Manual

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PowerLite® Pro

G5150NL/G5350NL/G5200WNL

Multimedia Projector

User’s Guide

Important Safety Information

WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING: The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away from small children to avoid any risk of suffocation.

Caution: When you replace the lamp, never touch the new lamp with your bare hands; the invisible residue left by the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp.

Copyright Notice

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products.

Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions.

Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

Trademarks

Epson, Quick Corner, EasyMP, and Instant Off are registered trademarks, and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

PowerLite and PrivateLine are registered trademarks; SizeWise is a trademark; and Extra Care is a service mark of Epson America, Inc.

Pixelworks, DNX, and the DNX logo are trademarks of Pixelworks, Inc.

HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

This information is subject to change without notice.

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Optional Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setting Up the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Unpacking the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Additional Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting to the Computer Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting to the USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connecting to the BNC Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connecting to Video Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Connecting an HDMI Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Connecting a Composite Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Connecting an S-Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Connecting a Component Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Connecting an RGB Video Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Connecting an External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Playing Sound Through the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Connecting External Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Connecting to a Digital Camera or Other USB Device . . . . 35

Removing the USB Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Inserting an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Connecting a Network Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Turning the Projector On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Using the Direct Power On Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Displaying and Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . 41

Displaying an Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Troubleshooting Display Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

You Can’t Project an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

The Projector and Notebook Don’t Display the

Same Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Adjusting the Position of the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Focusing and Zooming the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Selecting the Color Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Resizing Video Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Presenting With the Remote Control. . . . . . . . 51

Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Controlling the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Turning Off the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Stopping Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Zooming Part of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Controlling the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Highlighting Your Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Using the Pointer Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Choosing a Different Pointer Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Operating Your Computer With the Remote Control . . . . . 56

Operating Two or More Projectors With the

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Setting the Projector ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Checking the Projector ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Setting the Remote Control ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Preparing the Projector to Present Through a Network

Configuring Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Configuring a Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Using Ad Hoc Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Using Access Point Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Making a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Connection. . . 79

Using Wireless Security Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Enabling WEP Encryption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Enabling WPA Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Enabling EAP, LEAP, or PEAP Authentication . . . . . . . 88

Enabling EAP-TLS Certificate Validation . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Projecting Over a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Connecting With Windows Vista. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Vista Network Projector Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Fine-Tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Six-Axis Color Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Adjusting Signal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Using the Projector Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Enabling Password Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Creating Your Own Startup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Disabling the Projector’s Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Customizing Power and Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Multi-screen Color Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Projector Menu and Options List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Managing Projectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Connecting to a Wired Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

PowerLite Pro G5150NL and G5350NL. . . . . . . . . . . 114

PowerLite Pro G5200WNL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Using Projector E-mail Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

PowerLite Pro G5150NL and G5350NL. . . . . . . . . . . 116

PowerLite Pro G5200WNL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Maintaining the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Cleaning the Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Cleaning the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Replacing the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Checking Lamp Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Replacing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Using On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Checking Projector Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Solving Projector Operation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Solving Problems With the Image or Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Solving Network Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Solving Problems With the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Speak to a Support Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Projector Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Security Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Installing the Cable Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Installing and Removing the Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Installing the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Removing the Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Welcome

The PowerLite

easy-to-use, lightweight projector. It offers up to 4000 lumens (G5150NL), 4200 lumens (G5200WNL), or 5000 lumens (G5350NL) of brightness, and provides a native XGA (G5150NL and G5350NL) or WXGA (G5200WNL) resolution. You can connect it to a wide range of computers and video sources. You can project from a USB or SD G5350NL only). With the optional wireless LAN module, you can also project over an 802.11g, 802.11b, or 802.11a wireless network (G5150NL and G5350NL only).

Your projector offers these easy setup, control, and security features:

■ Manual horizontal and vertical lens shift

Pro G5150NL/G5350NL/G5200WNL is an

™

storage device, or over a wired network (G5150NL and

■ Centered lens design

■ Instant Off

■ Quick Corner

■ 1.8x optical zoom lens for flexible placement and positioning

(lens not included)

■ 5 optional bayonet lenses

■ One-touch filter replacement

■ Side-loading easy lamp access

■ Security features include password, user’s logo, the ability to lock

the projector buttons, a security cable attachment (cable not included), a slot for an optional Kensington lens theft deterrent screw

feature for fast setup and shut down

for easy image shape/size adjustment

security lock, and a

Additional enhancements:

■ Closed captioning for the hearing impaired

■ HDMI for digital connectivity

■ 1000:1 (G5150NL and G5350NL) or 800:1 (G5200WNL)

contrast ratio

■ With Windows Vista

, you can use the wireless Network Projector feature to quickly connect to the projector without installing any additional software (G5150NL and G5350NL only)

■ Color match images from up to four projectors for a uniform,

wide-screen view

■ When you present with PowerPoint

, project only the slide images while viewing handout notes and controls on the computer screen

■ Perform six-axis color adjustment for fine art and photography

note

The illustrations in this

User’s Guide show the

PowerLite Pro G5150NL and G5350NL. If you are using the G5200WNL, the appearance and interfaces are slightly different.

10 Welcome

Using Your Documentation

This book contains all the information you need to set up and use your projector. Please follow these guidelines as you read through it:

■ Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

■ Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

■ Notes contain important information about your projector.

■ Tips contain additional projection hints.

Getting More Information

Need tips on giving presentations? Quick steps for setting up your projector? Here’s where you can look for help:

■ Quick Reference sheet

Provides information for connecting the projector to your equipment, displaying and adjusting the image, using the remote control, and solving display problems.

■ Projector kit

Includes this User’s Guide, the EasyMP® Operation Guide, the EMP Monitor Operation Guide, your Quick Reference sheet,

warranty brochures, and Epson PrivateLine the kit with your projector at all times.

■ Built-in help system

Provides assistance for common problems. Available from the

Help button on the projector or the remote control. See page 134

for details.

■ epson.com/support

Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to Epson support.

■ If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the

sources listed in this section, you can use the Epson PrivateLine Support service to get help fast. Call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the PrivateLine card. Or take advantage of Epson’s automated support services 24 hours a day. See page 146 for more information.

Support card. Keep

■ presentersonline.com

Includes a library of articles covering presentation tips, tricks, and technology. The site provides templates, clip art, and sound clips, as well as Presenters Services to use on the road. Even more resources and services are available if you register to join the Presenters Club—and it’s free.

Welcome 11

Registration and Warranty

Your projector comes with a basic warranty that lets you project with confidence. For details, see the warranty brochure included with your projector.

In addition, for customers who register their projector, Epson offers free Extra Care

Road Service. In the unlikely event of an equipment failure, you won’t have to wait for your unit to be repaired. Instead, Epson will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States or Canada, usually via overnight delivery. See the brochure included with your projector for details.

To register, simply fill out the registration card and mail it to Epson. Or you can register online at epson.com/webreg

. Registering also lets

you receive special updates on new accessories, products, and service.

Optional Accessories

To enhance your use of the projector, Epson offers the following optional accessories:

Product Part number

Replacement lamp for PowerLite Pro G5150NL V13H010L47

Replacement lamp for PowerLite Pro G5350NL and G5200WNL

Replacement air filter V13H134A17

Standard Zoom Lens <1.64 - 2.5> Middle Throw Zoom Lens 1 <1.83 - 2.45> Middle Throw Zoom Lens 2 <1.83 - 2.53> Long Throw Zoom Lens <1.84 - 2.32> Rear Projection Wide Lens <2.03>

Wireless 802.11 g/b/a Module (PowerLite Pro G5150NL and G5350NL only)

Wireless IR Mouse Receiver for Remote Control V12H007T16

Hardware Remote Control Cable Set V12H005C28

Replacement remote control 1485872

V13H010L46

V12H004S03 V12H004M04 V12H004M05 V12H004L06 V12H004R03

V12H306P11

12 Welcome

Product Part number

Advanced projector ceiling mount with precision gear High security projector ceiling mount Adjustable suspended ceiling channel kit False ceiling plate kit Structural round ceiling plate Adjustable extension column (pipe) 6”–9”

Kensington security lock ELPSL01

50-inch portable screen (4:3 aspect ratio) 60-inch portable pop-up screen (4:3 aspect ratio) 80-inch portable pop-up screen (4:3 aspect ratio) DUET Portable Projector Screen (4:3/16:9 combination)

Component to VGA video cable S-video cable

Distribution amplifier ELPDA01

Image presentation camera (ELPDC05) V12H162020

ELPMBPRG ELPMBATA ELPMBP01 ELPMBP02 ELPMBP03 ELPMBC01

ELPSC06 ELPSC07 ELPSC08 ELPSC80

ELPKC19 ELPSV01

You can purchase screens or other accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca

(Canadian sales).

Welcome 13

14 Welcome

Setting Up the Projector

This chapter tells you how to unpack the projector and connect it to

a notebook or desktop computer, to video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player, or video camera, and/or to your local area network.

You can also connect the projector to a USB storage device or digital camera, or use it with an SD card (G5150NL and G5350NL only).

Follow the instructions in this chapter on:

■ Unpacking the projector

■ Positioning the projector

■ Connecting to a computer

■ Connecting to video equipment

■ Connecting an external monitor

■ Playing sound through the projector

■ Connecting to a digital camera or other USB device

■ Inserting an SD card

■ Connecting a network cable

■ Turning the Projector On and Off

Unpacking the Projector

After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all these parts:

note

If you mount the projector on the ceiling, the interface and button names on the projector will appear upside down. Attach the interface label stickers so that you can more easily read the names.

Projector and lens cap

Cable cover

Power cord

Interface label stickers

PDF manuals and

registration CD-ROM

Remote control and

2 AA batteries

VGA computer cable

Projector software

CD-ROM

Password Protected

sticker

Lens theft

deterrent screw

16 Setting Up the Projector

Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you need to send the projector to another location. If you are moving the projector by hand, use the projector handle. See page 131 for transportation instructions.

Additional Components

Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need additional components:

■ To receive an HDMI signal from your video device, you’ll need

an HDMI cable. One may be provided with your video equipment.

■ To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video

device, you’ll need a component video cable. One may be provided with your video equipment.

■ To receive an RGB or component video signal from a video

device that has RGB or component (PrPbY or CrCbY) connectors, you’ll need a BNC-type video cable. One may be included with your video equipment.

■ To receive an S-video signal, you’ll need an S-video cable. One

may be included with your video equipment, or you can purchase one from Epson. See “Optional Accessories” on page 12.

■ To receive a signal from your computer’s USB port, you’ll need a

USB cable. You can purchase one from Epson. See “Optional Accessories” on page 12.

Positioning the Projector

If the projector isn’t already installed in the room you’re using, you’ll probably want to place it on a table in front of the screen. This lets you stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and remain close enough to the equipment to be able to control it. Try to leave as much space as possible between the projector and the screen to get a good-size image.

Use the illustrations on page 18 to help you determine placement. Image size increases with distance, but can vary depending on how you position the zoom ring and whether you’ve adjusted the image with other settings.

note

You can mount the projector on the ceiling, or place it behind a translucent screen for rear projection. See page 149 for details.

Setting Up the Projector 17

PowerLite Pro G5150NL/G5350NL (4:3 image)

TBD

26.5 to 47.8 ft (8.1 to 14.6 m)

5.2 to 9.4 ft (1.6 to 2.9 m)

2.7 to 4.7 ft (0.8 to 1.4 m)

Distance from screen

PowerLite Pro G5200WNL (16:10 image)

TBD

27.9 to 50.3 ft (8.5 to 15.3 m)

5.5 to 9.9 ft (1.7 to 3.0 m)

Also keep these considerations in mind:

■ Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface.

■ Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and

under the projector.

2.7 to 4.9 ft (0.8 to 1.5 m)

Distance from screen

18 Setting Up the Projector

■ Make sure the projector is within 10 feet (3 meters) of a grounded

electrical outlet or extension cord.

Ideally, you should place the projector directly in front of the center of the screen, facing it toward the screen squarely. The base of the lens should be about level with the bottom of the screen.

Projector

Screen

If you place the projector below screen level, you can use the vertical lens shift dial to raise the lens (see page 46). You can also tilt the projector up by extending the front adjustable foot. Tilting the projector causes the image to become “keystone” shaped, but you can correct the distortion (see page 47).

For instructions on installing the projector in a permanent location, such as a theater or conference room, see page 149.

note

After positioning the projector, you may want to connect a Kensington MicroSaver device to the lock port on the projector. You can purchase this from Epson; see page 12.

anti-theft

Connecting to a Computer

You can connect the projector to any computer that has a standard video output (monitor) port, including desktop models, PC notebook computers, MacBook, PowerBook, and iBook computers, and hand-held devices.

You can also connect a Windows on the projector (see page 21). This allows you to connect an additional computer to the projector.

If you have the optional wireless mouse receiver, you can use your remote control as a wireless mouse when projecting from a computer (page 56).

computer to the Type B USB port

Setting Up the Projector 19

caution

Don’t try to force a connector to fit a port with a different shape or number of pins. You may damage the port or connector.

Connecting to the Computer Port

You can connect to the projector using the VGA computer cable that came with it (the monitor port on your computer must be a mini D-sub 15-pin port).

1. If you’re using the VGA computer cable, connect one end to the

projector’s to your computer’s monitor port.

2. You may need to change the Input Signal setting in the

projector’s Signal menu to

Computer1 or Computer 2 port, and the other end

RGB (see page 99).

20 Setting Up the Projector

3. You can connect an optional stereo mini-jack audio cable to play

sound through the projector (see page 32). With the optional wireless mouse receiver (see page 56), you can use the remote control as a mouse.

4. When you’ve finished making any connections, see page 37 for

instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.

Connecting to the USB Port

You can connect a Windows Vista, XP, or Windows 2000 (SP4) computer to the projector’s Type B (square) USB port and project your computer’s display (G5150NL and G5350NL only). A USB 2.0 connection provides better picture quality and response than USB 1.1.

The first time you connect a computer to the projector’s USB port, software from the projector is installed on your computer.

1. Follow the instructions beginning on page 37 to turn on the projector.

2. Turn on your computer.

3. Connect the square end of your USB cable (not included) to the projector’s Type B (square) USB port.

USB cable

4. Connect the flat end of the cable to any available USB port on your notebook or desktop computer.

Messages appear as the projector is recognized and the software is installed.

5. Follow the instructions on your computer screen to install the Epson USB Display software. If you see a “Digital Signature Warning,” select

Continue. You will need to install the software

only the first time you connect.

Setting Up the Projector 21

After the software has been installed, you see your computer’s desktop displayed by the projector. You can switch the projector to other image sources using the

Source buttons on the remote

control, and then switch back to your desktop display by pressing

EasyMP.

6. See Chapter 2 for instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.

7. When you’re done projecting from your computer, disconnect the USB cable.

Connecting to the BNC Connectors

1. Obtain a commercially available standard BNC to VGA video cable.

2. Plug the BNC connectors into the projector’s

R/Cr/Pr connectors as shown below. Depending on your

B/Cb/Pb, G/Y, and

computer’s video card, you may have to connect to the projector’s

V Sync and H/C Sync connectors too. (See your computer

documentation for more information.)

3. Plug the VGA connector on the other end of the cable into your computer’s monitor port.

22 Setting Up the Projector

4. You may need to change the Input Signal setting in the projector’s Signal menu to

RGB (see page 99).

5. You can connect an optional stereo mini-jack audio cable to play sound through the projector (see page 32). With the optional wireless mouse receiver (see page 56), you can use the remote control as a mouse.

6. When you’ve finished making any connections, see page 37 for instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.

Setting Up the Projector 23

Connecting to Video Equipment

You can connect several video sources to the projector at the same time. Before starting, look at your video equipment to determine its available video output connections:

■ If your video player has an HDMI connector, see “Connecting an

HDMI Video Source” on page 25.

HDMI connector

■ If your video player has a component video port (three connectors

labeled either Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr), see “Connecting a Component Video Source” on page 28.

■ If your video player has a yellow RCA video output connector, or

if you’re using a composite cable with a BNC connector, see “Connecting a Composite Video Source” on page 26.

24 Setting Up the Projector

BNC connector

(component or

composite video)

■ If your video player has an S-video connector, see “Connecting an

RCA connector

(composite video)

S-Video Source” on page 27.

S-video

connector

■ If your video player has an RGB video port (either a single

connector for a VGA monitor cable or three connectors labeled R/G/B), see “Connecting an RGB Video Source” on page 29.

VGA connector

(RGB video)

After connecting video cables, you may also want to connect an audio cable to play sound through the projector; see page 32. If you connect using an HDMI cable, the video and sound are both transferred and you won’t need to connect any additional cables for audio.

Connecting an HDMI Video Source

For best image quality, connect your video equipment to the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port, if possible.

1. Locate an HDMI cable.

2. Connect the cable to the HDMI connector on your player and

HDMI connector on the projector.

the

3. See page 37 for instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.

Setting Up the Projector 25

note

If the video cable was not

rovided with your video

device, you can purchase one

rom an electronics dealer.

Connecting a Composite Video Source

1. If your video cable has an RCA connector, connect it to the yellow video output connector on your player and the yellow

Video2 connector on the projector (as shown below). Or if your

cable has a bayonet connector (BNC), connect it to the connector on the projector.

2. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 32 for instructions on connecting audio cables.

Video1

3. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see page 37 for instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.

26 Setting Up the Projector

Connecting an S-Video Source

1. Connect the S-video cable to the S-video connector on your player and the

2. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 32 for instructions on connecting audio cables.

3. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see page 37 for instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.

S-Video connector on the projector.

note

If the S-video cable was not

rovided with your video

device, you can purchase one

rom Epson; see page 12.

Setting Up the Projector 27

note

If the component video cable was not provided with your video device, you can

urchase one from an

electronics dealer.

note

Be sure your video player is not an RGB video source. If you select the wrong source, image quality may suffer. Check your video

layer’s documentation.

Also, make sure the Input Signal setting in the Signal menu is set to

Component Video (see

age 99).

Auto or

Connecting a Component Video Source

1. Look at the connectors at one end of your component video cable. If they are bayonet (BNC) connectors, go on to step 2. If they are RCA connectors, you’ll need to attach commercially available BNC adapters to plug the cable into your projector, then continue with step 2.

2. Connect the cable to your player and the BNC connectors on the projector. Match the Y/Cb/Cr (or Y/Pb/Pr) connectors on your player to the corresponding connectors on the projector.

3. You may need to change the projector’s Signal menu to

Input Signal setting in the

Component (see page 99).

4. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 32 for instructions on connecting audio cables.

5. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see page 37 for instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.

28 Setting Up the Projector

Connecting an RGB Video Source

Connecting Using a VGA Computer Cable

1. Locate the VGA computer cable provided with the projector.

2. Connect the cable to the video port on your player and

Computer1 or Computer2 port on the projector.

the

note

Be sure your video player is not a component video source. If you select the wrong source, image quality may suffer. Check your video player’s documentation.

3. You may need to change the projector’s Signal menu to

Input Signal setting in the

RGB (see page 99).

4. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 32 for instructions on connecting audio cables.

5. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see page 37 for instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.

Setting Up the Projector 29

Connecting Using a BNC Cable

1. Locate a BNC video cable (one may be included with your video equipment).

2. Connect the cable between your player and the corresponding

R/G/B connectors on the projector.

3. You may need to change the projector’s Signal menu to

Input Signal setting in the

RGB (see page 99).

4. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 32 for instructions on connecting audio cables.

5. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see page 37 for instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.

30 Setting Up the Projector

Connecting an External Monitor

If you want to monitor your computer presentation close-up (on a monitor placed beside the projector) as well as on the screen, you can connect an external monitor. You can use it to check on your presentation even if you’ve pressed the to a different picture source.

First make sure your computer’s VGA cable is connected to the projector’s

Computer1, Computer2, or BNC ports (see page 20).

Then connect your monitor to the projector’s shown:

A/V Mute button or switched

Monitor Out port, as

note

The monitor cannot display component video, nor signals connected via the Video1, Video2, S-Video, or HDMI ports.

Some LCD monitors may not be able to display the image correctly. If you have trouble displaying the image, connect a multiscan monitor. If you’re projecting computer images, make sure the computer’s refresh rate is set to 65 Hz or greater.

The projector must be turned on in order for the Monitor Out port to send a signal to the monitor.

Setting Up the Projector 31

Playing Sound Through the Projector

You can play sound through the projector’s speaker system or attach an external speaker system.

To play sound through the projector, follow these steps:

1. Locate the appropriate cable and connect it to the the projector.

■ If you have equipment connected to the Computer1,

Computer2, or BNC ports, use a stereo mini-jack cable.

Connect the cable to the port.

Audio port beneath the Computer2

Audio jack on

32 Setting Up the Projector

■ If you have equipment connected to the Video1, Video2,

S-Video ports, connect an RCA audio cable to the

L and R Audio (Video) ports.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to the audio output connector(s) on your computer or video equipment.

Setting Up the Projector 33

Connecting External Speakers

You can output sound to external speakers with built-in amplifiers. When you play sound through external speakers, the projector’s built-in speaker system is disabled.

1. Locate the appropriate cable to connect your speakers.

Depending on your speakers, you may be able to use a commercially available audio cable with a stereo mini-jack connector on one end and pin jacks on the other end. For some speakers, you may have to purchase a special cable or use an adapter.

2. Connect the stereo mini-jack end of the audio cable to the

Audio Out port on the projector.

34 Setting Up the Projector

3. Connect the other end of the cable to your speakers.

You can use the remote control to adjust the volume. The projector’s internal speaker system is disabled while sound is output to external speakers.

Connecting to a Digital Camera or Other USB Device

You can connect your digital camera, USB flash memory drive, USB hard drive, or multimedia storage viewer, such as the Epson P-5000 or

Apple

iPod® to the PowerLite Pro G5150NL or G5350NL. Use the USB cable specified for your device. Then you can use your device’s slideshow function or the projector’s EasyMP (PC Free) feature. See the EasyMP Operation Guide for more information.

1. Follow the instructions beginning on page 37 to turn on the

projector.

2. Connect the USB drive or the flat end of the USB cable to the

USB port on the projector, as shown.

Indicator light

note

Use a cable less than 10 feet (3 meters) long and connect the camera or other device directly to the projector. Your projector may not function correctly if you use a longer cable or connect your camera to a USB hub.

If you connect a USB hard drive, make sure you use the AC adapter to power the hard drive.

The slideshow function on some devices may not work with the USB connection.

3. Connect the other end of the cable to your camera or other

device, if necessary.

The indicator light turns orange when a USB device is connected and green when PC Free is running.

Setting Up the Projector 35

Removing the USB Cable

If you’re using PC Free mode to project your images, exit PC Free mode before you remove the USB device or cable from the projector.

1. Position the cursor over the of the PC Free screen.

2. Press the mode.

3. Turn off your digital camera or other device.

4. Disconnect the USB cable.

Enter button on the remote control to close PC Free

Exit button in the upper right corner

Inserting an SD Card

You can use an SD or SDHC (SD High Capacity) card to store images, movies, and Scenario files. This lets you project your files without connecting to a laptop or PC (G5150NL and G5350NL only, see the EasyMP Operation Guide). To place your files on the card, copy them from your computer to the card using a card reader.

1. Follow the instructions beginning on page 37 to turn on the projector.

2. Insert the SD card face-up into the slot as shown:

Indicator light

36 Setting Up the Projector

The indicator light above the slot comes on or flashes when the SD

card is in use. Do not remove the card when the light is flashing.

To remove the card, gently press the inserted SD card. The card springs out, and you can then remove the card by pulling it straight out.

Connecting a Network Cable

To connect the projector to your local area network (LAN), use a commercially available 100BaseTX or 10BaseT network cable. To ensure proper data transmission, use a Category 5 shielded cable or better.

Connect the cable to the projector and your network port as shown:

caution

Do not remove the card when the indicator light is

lashing, or you may damage

the card or projector.

LAN port

Turning the Projector On and Off

Turn on any connected computer or video equipment before starting the projector so it can automatically detect and display the image source. If you turn on the projector first, or have multiple pieces of connected equipment, you may have to select the image source manually (see page 42).

Setting Up the Projector 37

note

You can set the projector to automatically turn off the lamp and enter “sleep mode” when it has not received any signals for 10 minutes (see page 107 to enable, disable, or adjust this setting). This conserves electricity, cools the projector, and extends the life of the lamp. If you want to start projecting again, press the you are done using the projector, unplug the power cord.

P power button. If

Follow these steps to turn on the projector:

1. Remove the lens cover.

2. Plug one end of the power cord into the projector, and the other end into an electrical outlet.

38 Setting Up the Projector

The Ppower light turns orange.

Power light

3. Press the Ppower button on the remote control or on the back of

the projector.

The projector beeps once and the P power 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 103.

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 P power button.

Follow these steps to enable Direct Power On:

1. Press the select the

2. Choose

3. Choose

4. Highlight

5. Press plug in the projector.

Menu button on the remote control or projector, then

Extended menu and press Enter.

Operation and press Enter.

Direct Power On and press Enter.

On and press Enter.

Menu to exit. The setting will take effect the next time you

warning

Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This can damage your eyes, and is especially dangerous for children.

note

If a power outage occurs when Direct Power On is enabled and the projector is plugged in, the projector will restart when the power is restored.

Setting Up the Projector 39

note

Lamp life results depend upon the Brightness Control setting you’ve selected, environmental conditions, and usage.

Turn off this product when not in use to prolong the life of the projector.

Shutting Down the Projector

This projector incorporates Instant Off technology. To turn it off, you can press its P power 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 P power

control or projector.

You see a confirmation message. (If you don’t want to turn it off, press any other button.)

2. Press the Ppower button again. The projection lamp turns off

and the projector beeps twice, and you can unplug the power cord.

If you want to turn the projector on again, make sure the orange

Power light is not flashing, then press the P power button.

button on the remote

40 Setting Up the Projector

Displaying and Adjusting

the Image

Follow the guidelines in this chapter for:

■ Displaying an image

■ Troubleshooting display problems

■ 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 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 between devices connected to the ports identified on each button.

Or you can select or SD card (G5150NL and G5350NL only).

Source buttons on the remote control to switch

EasyMP to project wirelessly or from a USB drive

Search button or one

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.

42 Displaying and Adjusting the Image

■ If you’ve connected more than one computer and/or video source,

you may need to press the projector’s control panel, or the

Source buttons on the remote control to select the correct source.

Source Search button on the

Search button or one of the

(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 hold down the

CRT/LCD or have an icon such as . You may have to

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

. You may have to hold down the Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after changing the setting.

CRT/LCD or have an icon such as

Fn key while pressing it.

■ 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 Properties dialog box, click the

Advanced. The method for adjusting the settings varies by

brand; you may need to click a

Display utility. In the Display

Settings tab, then click

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.

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 43

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

Displays.

menu, select System Preferences, then select

2. Make sure the

3. Click the

Make sure Mirror Displays is checked

4. Make sure the

VGA Display or Color LCD dialog box is selected.

Arrangement (or Arrange) tab.

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.

44 Displaying and Adjusting the Image

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.

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 45

Additionally, 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.

Vertical Horizontal

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 buttons on the remote control to zoom in on a portion of the image. See page 54 for instructions.

46 Displaying and Adjusting the Image

Focus Zoom

E-Zoom

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

2. Select the

3. From the Settings menu, select

4. Select

Menu button on the remote control or the projector.

Settings menu and press Enter.

Keystone and press Enter.

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.

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 47

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 or

V-Keystone:

H-Keystone

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.

1. Press the

2. Select the

3. From the Settings menu, select

4. Select

5. Select

Menu button on the remote control or projector.

Settings menu and press Enter.

Keystone and press Enter.

H/V-Keystone and press Enter.

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.

Vertical keystone adjustment

Horizontal keystone adjustment

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

48 Displaying and Adjusting the Image

Menu to exit.

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.

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 49

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,

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 options.

You can also change the aspect ratio using the projector’s Signal menu. See page 98 for details.

50 Displaying and Adjusting the Image

Aspect button repeatedly to cycle through the available

Presenting With the Remote

Control

The projector includes a number of tools to enhance your

presentation. All of them can be accessed using the remote control, which lets you operate the projector from anywhere in the room—up to 49 feet (15 meters) away.

You can use the remote control to adjust the picture and sound (page 52), as a pointer to highlight your presentation (page 55), or to control two or more projectors at the same time (page 57). If you have the optional wireless mouse receiver, you can also use your remote control as a wireless mouse when projecting from a computer (page 56).

This chapter covers:

■ Using the remote control

■ Controlling the picture and sound

■ Highlighting your presentation

■ Operating your computer with the remote control

■ Operating two or more projectors with the remote control

note

If a button is pressed longer than 30 seconds, the remote control stops operating to conserve battery power. When you release the button, normal operation resumes.

Using the Remote Control

Make sure batteries are installed as described on page 130. Follow these tips for using the remote control:

■ Point the remote control at the front of the projector or at the

screen.

■ Stand within 49 feet (15 meters) of the projector.

Controlling the Picture and Sound

note

Using the remote under bright fluorescent lamps or in direct sunlight may affect projector response.

You can use the remote control to preview and select your picture sources, temporarily turn off the picture and sound, freeze the action, zoom in on the picture, and adjust the volume.

Switching Between Picture Sources

If your projector is connected to more than one computer and/or video source, you can switch between the different sources:

■ The easiest way to select your source is to press the Search button

on the remote control (or the projector) repeatedly until you see the image you want on the screen.

Source Search button on the

■ On the remote control, you can press one of the Source buttons

to select the connected device you need.

After you select a source, the screen goes dark for a moment before the image appears.

52 Presenting With the Remote Control

Turning Off the Picture and Sound

You can temporarily turn off the image and sound by pressing the

A/V Mute button on the remote control. This turns the image black

and stops the sound. To turn the image and sound back on, press the button again.

You can have the screen turn blue (using the Display setting as described on page 107) or display an image such as a company logo when you press the information on displaying an image.)

A/V Mute button. (See page 104 for more

Stopping Action

Press the Freeze button on the remote control to stop the action in your video or computer image. The image freezes but the sound continues.

To restart the action, press the

Freeze button again.

note

This function pauses the image, not the sound. Because the source continues to transmit signals, when you resume the action, it won’t be at the point you stopped it.

Presenting With the Remote Control 53

Zooming Part of Your Image

You can zoom in on a portion of the image using the E-Zoom buttons on the remote control.

note

You cannot use the Progressive or Noise Reduction features (see page 98) while you are using E-Zoom.

note

To temporarily shut off the sound and picture, press the

A/V Mute button.

1. Press the

E-Zoom button on the remote control.

You see a crosshair indicating the center of the zoom-in area.

2. Use the pointer button to position the crosshair.

3. Continue pressing the

E-Zoom button to enlarge the selected

area up to 4 times.

4. While the image is enlarged, you can:

■ Use the pointer button to move around the screen.

■ Press the E-Zoom button to zoom out.

5. When done, press the

ESC button to return the image to its

original size.

Controlling the Volume

To change the volume, press the or button on the remote control.

You can also adjust the volume using the projector’s menu system. See page 101.

54 Presenting With the Remote Control

Highlighting Your Presentation

You can display a pointer to call out important information on the screen, and you can choose from three shapes for the pointer.

Using the Pointer Tool

1. To activate the pointer tool, press the Pointer button on the remote control. A pointer appears on the screen.

Pointer

If you prefer to use a different style of pointer, see the instructions in the next section.

2. Use the pointer button on the remote control to position the pointer on the screen.

3. When you’re done using the pointer, press the pointer button to clear the screen.

Choosing a Different Pointer Shape

Follow these steps to select a different pointer shape:

1. Press the

Settings menu, highlight Pointer Shape, and press Enter. You

can select one of the pointer shapes shown at the right.

2. Select the shape you want and press

3. Press

Menu button on the remote control, highlight the

Enter.

Menu to exit.

Presenting With the Remote Control 55

Operating Your Computer With the Remote Control

With the optional wireless mouse receiver (see page 12), you can use the remote control in place of your computer’s mouse. This gives you more flexibility when delivering slideshow-style presentations, since you won’t have to stand next to the computer to change slides.

■ Use the Up and Down buttons to move through a

Microsoft

PowerPoint slideshow.

Use to move pointer on screen

Left-click

Page up or down to change slides in PowerPoint

■ Use the pointer button to move the pointer on the screen.

■ Press the Enter button once to left-click, or twice to double-click.

Press the

■ To drag-and-drop, hold down the Enter button. Then use the

Esc button to right-click.

Right-click

pointer button to drag the object. When it’s where you want

it, release the

Enter button.

56 Presenting With the Remote Control

Operating Two or More Projectors With the Remote Control

If you’re using more than one projector, you can control all the projectors—or just selected ones—by using the projector ID system. To operate a projector, set the remote control’s ID to match that of the projector. Or you can control all the projectors at once by setting the remote control’s ID to zero.

Setting the Projector ID

The projector’s default ID is set to Off. This lets it respond to commands from any remote control. To change the ID, follow these steps:

1. Press the projector’s menu screen.

2. Select

3. Use the pointer button to highlight the new ID, and press

Enter to select it.

4. When you’re done, press

Menu button on the remote control. You see the

Extended, then Projector ID.

Menu to exit.

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Checking the Projector ID

You can check the projector’s ID by following these steps:

1. Point the remote control at the projector you want to check.

note

If you’re using a remote control ID other than the default ID of zero, you have to set the ID each time you turn on the projector.

note

When the remote control ID switch is in the you can control any projector regardless of the projector or remote control ID settings.

Off position,

2. While holding the

ID button, press the Help button. You see a

message on the screen like this:

Setting the Remote Control ID

The remote control’s default ID is zero. This lets you operate any projector. To set it to operate a specific projector, follow these steps:

1. Move the remote control ID switch to the

2. Press and hold the

ID button on the remote control.

On position.

3. While holding the remote control (0 through 9) to select the desired ID. Select zero to control all projectors, or select a number to match the ID of the projector(s) you want to operate.

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ID button, press a numbered button on the

Preparing the Projector to Present Through a Network

This chapter tells you how to prepare your projector so that you can

send pictures to it through a network (G5150NL and G5350NL only). Using EMP NS Connection, you can project images shown on your computer screen—including text, graphics, and video—directly to your audience. If you have Windows Vista, you can also use the Network Projector feature to communicate with your network-connected projector without installing any software.

You’ll find instructions and information in this chapter on:

■ Configuring basic settings

■ Connecting wirelessly to the projector in Ad Hoc

(computer-to-computer) mode or Access Point (infrastructure) mode

■ Using wireless security options

■ Projecting Over a Network

■ Using Windows Vista to connect to the projector

Before starting, make sure you’ve installed the optional wireless network module if you plan to project wirelessly (G5150NL or G5350NL only). You must also install the EMP NS Connection software as described in the EasyMP Operation Guide for each computer you connect to the projector. Then follow the steps in this chapter to configure your projector and computer.

Configuring Basic Settings

You can give your projector a unique name, enable a projector keyword, or create a password for controlling the projector using your computer’s Web browser.

1. Press the

2. Choose

You see the following screen:

3. Choose

4. Make sure the projector has a unique name, so you can identify it when connecting to it from your computer.

Menu button, then choose Network and press Enter.

Network Configuration and press Enter.

Basic and press Enter.

If you need to rename it, highlight the then press

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Enter.

Projector Name text box

5. Press the pointer button to select individual letters; then press

Enter to input a character. To add a blank space or to navigate

backward and forward through the input text, highlight the arrows and press letters, highlight the option and press highlight

Finish and press Enter.

Enter. To toggle symbol settings or capital

Enter. When you’re done,

6. If you want to create a password for remote access to the projector, highlight

Web Control Password, press Enter, and

enter a password of up to 8 alphanumeric characters. When you’re done, highlight

Finish and press Enter.

7. If you want to set up a security keyword so that only people who are in the same room as the projector can access it, turn on

Projector keyword. When you connect to the projector, a

randomized four-digit number or “keyword” is displayed on the screen. When prompted by NS Connection, enter the keyword on your computer to connect to the projector.

8. If you want to prevent others from overwriting or deleting files on an SD card without permission, enter a password of up to 16 characters for the

9. When you’re done making these settings, select

complete

, and then Yes to confirm that you want to save the

Network Drive Password.

Return, Setup

changes.

10. Press

Menu to exit.

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note

You can interrupt projection even when a keyword is used. Press the on the remote control and select the Close option.

Esc button

Configuring a Wireless Connection

If you have installed the optional wireless LAN module (G5150NL and G5350NL only), you can use NS Connection to connect to the projector and send images wirelessly in two modes: Ad Hoc mode or Access Point mode.

note

Make sure you’ve installed the NS Connection software as described in the EasyMP Operation Guide.

To connect to the projector over a wireless network, your computer must be running Windows 2000, XP, or Vista. Your Mac running Mac OS X 10.3 or later. See the EasyMP Operation Guide for complete system requirements for projecting wirelessly.

Access Point mode (infrastructure mode) is required to achieve transfer speeds up to 54MB/sec on an

802.11g network. Ad Hoc mode (computer-tocomputer mode) limits network connections to 11MB/sec. This is a standard specification of

802.11g networking.

must be

■ Ad Hoc mode (computer-to-computer mode) lets you connect

just one computer to the projector at a time; it’s easy to set up, and the only equipment you need is a computer with a wireless (802.11g, 802.11b, or 802.11a) network card or adapter, or a Macintosh

with an AirPort® or AirPort Extreme card. When you connect to the projector in this mode, you cannot connect to other wireless networks or devices; you can connect to the projector only.

■ Access Point mode (infrastructure mode) lets multiple computers

access the projector at the same time and easily trade off control over the projector. To use Access Point mode, you need a wireless (802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g) access point or an AirPort Extreme (or AirPort) base station, and one or more computers with wireless network cards or adapters.

Follow the instructions below for the mode you want to use.

Using Ad Hoc Mode

To use Ad Hoc (computer-to-computer) mode, adjust your projector and wireless card or adapter settings as described in this section.

Configuring the Projector

1. Press the Menu button, then choose Network and press Enter.

2. Choose

3. Choose

Network Configuration and press Enter.

Wireless LAN and press Enter.

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You see this screen:

4. Make sure the pointer button on the remote control to highlight then press

Quick is selected for the Connection mode. If not, use

Quick,

Enter to select it.

5. If your network is using 802.11a, use the pointer button on the remote control to highlight

802.11a, then press Enter to

select it.

6. If your computer’s network card supports an SSID (or ESSID) name (see page 67), highlight the

SSID text box, press Enter, and

enter a name.

Press the pointer button to select individual letters; then press

Enter to input a character. To add a blank space or to navigate

backward and forward through the input text, highlight the arrows and press letters, highlight the option and press highlight

Finish and press Enter.

Enter. To toggle symbol settings or capital

Enter. When you’re done,

note

If you are using a WPS-compatible access point, see page 79 for connection information.

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Note that the SSID is case-sensitive (if you enter the name in uppercase on the projector, you must type it the same way on the computer connecting to the projector).

7. If you want to prevent the SSID from being displayed on the standby screen, set the

SSID Display option to Off.

8. To prevent the IP address from appearing on the standby screen, set the

IP Address Display setting to Off.

9. When you’re done making these settings, select

complete

, and then Yes to confirm that you want to save the

Return, Setup

changes.

10. Press

Menu to exit.

Now you’re ready to set up your computer to project wirelessly. Go to “Configuring the Network Settings for Windows” on page 65, or “Setting Up Your Mac for Ad Hoc Mode” on page 67.

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Configuring the Network Settings for Windows

Before connecting to the projector, you need to make sure the settings for your notebook’s or PC’s network card match the settings you entered for the projector.

1. Access your wireless network Properties window. For example, in Windows XP you would click

and Internet Connections Connections

icon. You see a screen similar to this:

Start > Control Panel > Network

. Then click the Network

note

On some Windows systems, you can right-click

My Network Places or Network Neighborhood

on the desktop and select

Properties.

Settings may vary, depending on your wireless network adapter. See the documentation for your adapter for more information.

Right-click and select Properties

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2. Right-click the

Properties. You see a screen similar to this:

Wireless Network Connection icon and select

Click here

3. Click the

4. Click the

Configure button.

Advanced tab. You see a screen similar to this:

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5. Check your wireless card or adapter device settings. (Depending on the type of card or adapter you’re using, some of the settings may be different than those listed here.)

■ Set the Network Type to 802.11 Ad Hoc.

■ Set the SSID to match the name you assigned to the

projector’s SSID.

■ Make sure Encryption is Disabled.

6. Click the

General tab and make sure that your wireless card or

adapter is enabled.

7. When you’re done, click

OK to close the Properties dialog box.

Now you’re ready to connect to the projector. See “Projecting Over a Network” on page 90.

Setting Up Your Mac for Ad Hoc Mode

Your AirPort software is automatically configured to allow your Mac to detect both computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) and Access Point networks.

Typically, you only need to select your projector’s ESSID from the AirPort status menu on the Mac menu bar. If you’re having problems detecting the projector, follow these steps:

note

When you connect in Ad Hoc mode, your connection to other wireless networks or devices is broken. If you need to remain connected to your wireless network, use Access Point mode, as described on page 69. Also, make sure you reconnect to your original wireless network when you are done using the projector.

1. From the Apple pull-down menu, select

2. Double-click the

Network icon. You see the Network settings

window.

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System Preferences.

3. Make sure Location is set to

Select

Automatic

Automatic.

note

If you don’t need the other network port configurations, disable them by deselecting their checkboxes.

Select Network Port Configurations

Then select AirPort

4. Select

Network Port Configurations in the Show pull-down

menu.

5. Under Port Configurations, select

6. Click

Apply Now. Then close the window.

AirPort.

7. Click the AirPort icon on the menu bar at the top of the Mac desktop. You see the AirPort status menu:

Choose the SSID you assigned to the projector

8. Check to make sure AirPort is turned on.

9. Select your projector’s SSID.

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Using Access Point Mode

To use Access Point (infrastructure) mode, first adjust your projector and wireless access point or AirPort base station settings as described in this section.

Configuring the Projector

1. Press the Menu button, then choose Network and press Enter.

2. Choose

3. Choose

4. Make sure

Network Configuration and press Enter.

Wireless LAN and press Enter. You see this screen:

Advanced is selected for the Connection mode. If

not, use the pointer button on the remote control to highlight

Advanced, then press Enter to select it.

5. If your network is using 802.11a, use the pointer button on the remote control to highlight 802.11a, then press Enter to select it.

6. To enable your computer to find the projector on the network, you need to enter the SSID name of your access point or AirPort network in the

SSID text box. (The name of your AirPort

network may be different from that of your AirPort base station; select your base station in the AirPort Admin utility and click

Configure to check the name of your network.)

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note

If you are using a WPS-compatible access point, see page 79 for connection information.

Highlight the

SSID text box, press Enter, and enter a name as

follows:

Press the pointer button to select individual letters; then press

Enter to input a character. To add a blank space or to navigate

backward and forward through the input text, highlight the arrows and press letters, highlight the option and press highlight

Finish and press Enter.

Enter. To toggle symbol settings or capital

Enter. When you’re done,

Note that the SSID is case-sensitive (if you enter the name in uppercase on the projector, you must type it the same way on the computer connecting to the projector).

7. If your access point assigns IP addresses automatically, turn on

DHCP. Otherwise, turn off DHCP and enter the following

information:

note

For specific details about your network, please consult your network administrator.

If you don’t know your gateway or access point address, see page 76. If you’re using AirPort, start the AirPort Admin utility, select your base station and click

Configure. Then click

the

Network tab to see your

base station’s IP address.

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■ IP address: Enter the IP address you want to assign to the

projector. It must be formatted like other addresses on the network. The last section/octet should be unique.

■ Subnet mask: For example: 255.255.255.000, but this

depends on how your network is set up.

■ Gateway address: Enter the IP address that was assigned to

the access point or AirPort base station when it was set up.

8. If you want to prevent the SSID from being displayed on the standby screen, set the

9. To prevent the IP address from appearing on the standby screen, set the

IP Address Display setting to Off.

SSID Display option to Off.

10. When you’re done making these settings, select Return, Setup

complete

, and then Yes to confirm that you want to save the

changes.

11. Press

Menu to exit.

Now you’re ready to set up your computer for wireless projecting. Go to “Configuring the Network Settings for Windows” below, or go to “Setting Up Your Mac for Access Point Mode” on page 77. If you want to enable security options for your network, see page 85 to set up the option that your network uses on the projector.

Configuring the Network Settings for Windows

Before connecting to the projector, you need to make sure the settings for your computer’s wireless card or adapter match the settings you entered for the projector.

1. Access your wireless network Properties window. For example, in Windows XP you would click

and Internet Connections Connections

icon. You see a screen similar to this:

Start > Control Panel > Network

. Then click the Network

note

On some Windows systems, you can right-click

My Network Places or Network Neighborhood

on the desktop and select

Properties.

Settings may vary, depending on your wireless network adapter. See the documentation for your adapter for more information.

Right-click and select Properties

2. Right-click the

Properties.

Wireless Network Connection icon and select

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You see a screen similar to this:

Click here

3. Click the

4. Click the

Configure button.

Advanced tab. You see a screen like this:

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5. Check your wireless card’s or adapter’s device settings. (Depending on the type of card or adapter you’re using, some of the settings may be different than those listed here.)

■ Set the Network Type to Infrastructure.

■ Set the SSID to match the name assigned to the access point

(which should also match the projector’s SSID).

■ Make sure Encryption is Disabled if you have not set up

encryption on the projector.

6. Click the General tab and make sure that your wireless card or adapter is enabled.

7. When you’re done, click box.

8. Right-click the select

Properties. You see this screen:

Wireless Network Connection icon again and

OK to close the wireless properties dialog

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9. Select see this screen:

Internet Protocol and click the Properties button. You

note

For specific details about your network, please consult your network administrator.

note

If you don’t know your gateway or access point address, see page 76.

10. If your access point uses DHCP, select

automatically

and

Use the following DNS server addresses, then enter the

. Otherwise select Use the following IP address

Obtain an IP address

required information:

■ IP address: Type in the IP address you want to assign to the

computer. It must be formatted like other addresses on the network. The last section/octet must be unique.

■ Subnet mask: For example: 255.255.255.000, but this

depends on how your network is set up.

■ Default gateway: Enter the IP address that was assigned to

the access point when it was set up.

■ Preferred DNS server/Alternate DNS server: Enter the IP

address of the DNS server(s) for your network.

11. When you’re done, click

OK.

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12. Click the Wireless Networks tab. (If you don’t see this tab, you may need to enable your wireless card or adapter by clicking

Configure to access the device settings; then follow any

instructions on the screen to enable the device.)

You see a screen like this:

13. Verify that you’ve enabled your computer’s connection to the access point. It should be listed with the small icon next to it, indicating a connection.

If it’s not listed, click

Configure and type the name of your access

point.

14. When you’re done making settings, click

OK to close the dialog

box.

Now you’re ready to connect to the projector. See “Projecting Over a Network” on page 90.

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Checking the Gateway IP Address on Windows

note

If you cannot identify the gateway address using this Windows utility, use the administrator’s utility software that came with your access point.

If you’re entering IP addresses manually and need to find out the gateway IP address (the IP address of your access point), make sure the wireless connection to the access point is currently active, as described in the previous section. Then follow these steps:

1. Access your wireless network Properties window. For example, in Windows XP you would click

and Internet Connections Connections

icon. You see a screen similar to this:

Start > Control Panel > Network

. Then click the Network

Right-click and select Status

2. Right-click the

Status.

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Wireless Network Connection icon and select

3. Click the Support tab. The gateway’s IP address is listed as shown:

Gateway address

Setting Up Your Mac for Access Point Mode

Your AirPort software is automatically configured to allow your Mac to detect Access Point networks.

Typically, you only need to select your AirPort network name from the AirPort status menu on the Mac menu bar. If you’re having problems connecting to the projector, follow these steps:

1. From the Apple pull-down menu, select

2. Click the

Network icon. You see the Network settings window.

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System Preferences.

note

If you don’t need the other network ports, disable them by deselecting their checkboxes. If more than one network port is enabled, the projector software warns you to turn off AirPort when you first connect the projector. Disregard this message.

Your AirPort network and base station names may be different. To check or change your AirPort network name, start the AirPort Admin utility, select your base station, and click

Configure. Click Show All Settings, then make

any changes you want on the AirPort tab.

If you’re connecting to your projector in static IP mode, deselect the

addresses

sure your projector’s gateway address is identical to the base station’s IP address, and the first three segments of the projector’s IP address are identical to the first three segments of the base station’s IP address.

Distribute IP

checkbox. Make

3. Make sure Location is set to

Select Automatic

Select Network Port

Configurations

Then select AirPort

4. Select

Network Port Configurations in the Show pull-down

Automatic.

menu.

5. Under Port Configurations, select

6. Click

Apply Now. Then close the window.

AirPort.

7. Start the AirPort Admin utility. Select your base station, then

Configure.

click

8. On the AirPort tab, make sure your AirPort network name matches your projector’s SSID. If not, enter the projector’s SSID in the AirPort Network text box and click

Update.

9. If you turned DHCP on in your projector’s advanced menu, click the Network tab and make sure the Distribute IP addresses checkbox is selected. If you need to select it, click

Update.

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10. Click the AirPort icon on the menu bar at the top of the Macintosh desktop. You see the AirPort status menu:

11. Check to make sure AirPort is turned on.

12. Select the name of your AirPort network.

Making a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Connection

If you are using a WPS-compatible access point, you can configure the settings for the connection between the projector and the access point from the projector’s Configuration menu using one of these methods:

■ Push Button Method

Press both the

Enter button on the projector and the button on

the access point to make the SSID and security settings. This method is recommended when the projector and access point are close together.

■ PIN Code Method

With the PIN code method, you enter an 8-digit code from the computer to enable the SSID and security settings. The connection between the computer and the access point must have already been established. (For connection instructions, refer to the manual provided with the access point.) This method lets you make the settings without having to press any buttons on the projector, and is recommended when the projector is mounted on the ceiling.

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Follow these steps to open the WPS connection screen:

1. Press the

2. Select

Menu button to open the projector menu.

Network, then Network Configuration, and press Enter.

The Network Configuration screen is displayed.

3. Select

Wireless LAN and press Enter.

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4. Select To Setup Wizard, then press Enter. You see the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) connection screen:

5. For the Push Button Method, follow the instructions below. For the PIN Code Method, follow the instructions on page 83.

Using the Push Button Method

1. Select Push Button Method and press Enter. You see this screen:

2. Press the

Enter button on the projector.

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3. When prompted by the screen, press the access point.

You see a message that WPS setup is complete.

WPS button on the

4. Press the LAN setting page.

5. Select

Setup Complete and press Enter.

6. Make sure

7. Press the

Enter button or the Esc button to return to the wireless

Yes is selected and press Enter.

Menu button.

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Using the PIN Code Method

Before you can make a connection using the PIN Code Method, a connection must have already been established between the computer and the access point. For details on how to make this connection, refer to the manual provided with the access point.

1. Follow steps 1 through 4 on page 80 to access the WPS Connection Screen.

2. Select

PIN Code Method and press Enter. You see this screen:

3. From the computer, enter the displayed PIN code for the access point, select

Start Setup and then press Enter.

You see a progress meter on the screen.

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4. When you see a message that WPS Setup is complete, press the

Enter or Esc button.

5. When you see the wireless LAN setting page, select

Complete

6. Select

7. Press the

and press Enter. You see this screen:

Yes and press Enter to save the settings.

Menu button and then close the configuration menu to

exit.

Setup

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Using Wireless Security Options

If you have installed the optional wireless LAN module (G5150NL and G5350NL only), you can use the following security options when connecting to the projector wirelessly: WEP encryption, WPA security, EAP-TLS certificate validation, or LEAP, EAP, or PEAP authentication. To set these security features on your wireless network, see your documentation or get help from your network administrator. See the following sections to enable the security option on your projector:

■ “Enabling WEP Encryption” below

■ “Enabling WPA Security” on page 87

■ “Enabling EAP, LEAP, or PEAP Authentication” on page 88

■ “Enabling EAP-TLS Certificate Validation” on page 89

Enabling WEP Encryption

1. Press Menu on the remote control, then highlight Network and press

Enter.

2. Choose

3. Highlight

Network Configuration and press Enter.

Security and press Enter. Then press Enter again to

display the security options:

4. Highlight

WEP and press Enter.

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5. For the WEP encryption setting, highlight press

Enter.

128Bit or 64Bit and

note

Text input for WEP encryption varies with different access points; check with your network administrator. Try first. If that doesn’t work, try Text2 and then Text3.

ASCII

6. For Format, highlight enable hexadecimal input. Then press

7. If you chose

Highlight the

64Bit, choose Key ID 1, 2, 3, or 4.

Encryption key text box that corresponds to the

Key ID you selected, then press button to select individual letters; then press

ASCII to enable text input or HEX to

Enter.

Enter. Press the pointer

Enter to input a

character. To add a blank space or to navigate backward and forward through the input text, highlight the arrows and press

Enter. To toggle symbol settings or capital letters, highlight the

option and press press

Enter.

Enter. When you’re done, highlight Finish and

8. Check with your network administrator for directions on entering a key for your network, and follow these general guidelines:

■ For 128 bit WEP encryption with hexadecimal input, enter

26 characters, from 0 to 9 and from A to F.

■ For 64 bit WEP encryption with hexadecimal input, enter 10

characters, from 0 to 9 and from A to F.

■ For 128 bit WEP encryption with ASCII or text input, enter

13 alphanumeric characters.

■ For 64 bit WEP encryption with ASCII or text input, enter 5

alphanumeric characters.

9. When you’re done making these settings, select

complete

, and then Yes to confirm that you want to save the

changes.

10. Press

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Menu to exit.

Return, Setup

Enabling WPA Security

1. Press Menu. Highlight Network and then press Enter.

2. Choose

3. Highlight

Network Configuration and press Enter.

Security and press Enter. Then press Enter again to

display the security options:

4. Choose or

Highlight the

WPA-PSK(TKIP), WPA-PSK(AES), WPA2-PSK(TKIP),

WPA2-PSK(AES) and press Enter.

PSK (pre-shared key) text box and press Enter.

Press the pointer button to select individual letters; then press

Enter to input a character. To add a blank space or to navigate

backward and forward through the input text, highlight the arrows and press letters, highlight the option and press highlight

Finish and press Enter.

Enter. To toggle symbol settings or capital

Enter. When you’re done,

5. When you’re done making these settings, select

complete

changes. Press

, and then Yes to confirm that you want to save the

Menu to exit.

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Return, Setup

Enabling EAP, LEAP, or PEAP Authentication

1. Press Menu. Highlight Network and then press Enter.

2. Choose

3. Highlight

Network Configuration and press Enter.

Security and press Enter. Then press Enter again to

display the security options:

4. Choose

PEAP/MS-CHAPv2, PEAP/GTC, LEAP, EAP-Fast/MS-CHAPv2, or EAP-FAST/GTC. Then press Enter.

EAP-TTLS/MD5, EAP-TTLS/MS-CHAPv2,

5. Enter the user name and password that match the settings on your authentication server.

Highlight the

User name text box and press Enter. Press the

pointer button to select individual letters; then press input a character. To add a blank space or to navigate backward and forward through the input text, highlight the arrows and press

Enter. To toggle symbol settings or capital letters, highlight

the option and press and press

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Enter.

Enter. When you’re done, highlight Finish

Enter to

Highlight the Password text box and press Enter. Enter the password as you entered the User name.

6. When you’re done making these settings, select Return, Setup

complete

, and then Yes to confirm that you want to save the

changes.

7. Press Menu to exit.

Enabling EAP-TLS Certificate Validation

Once you have created an EAP-TLS certificate, follow the steps below to enable it. (Contact your Network Administrator for more information on obtaining or creating the certificate.)

1. Press

2. Choose

3. Highlight

Menu. Highlight Network and then press Enter.

Network Configuration and press Enter.

Security and press Enter. Then press Enter again to

display the security options:

4. Choose

EAP-TLS and press Enter. The certificate information

appears on the screen.

5. When you’re done, select

Yes to confirm that you want to save the changes.

6. Press

Menu to exit.

Return, Setup complete, and then

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Projecting Over a Network

Once you’ve set up your projector and computer in either Ad Hoc (Quick) mode or Access Point (Advanced) mode (or in the optional wired LAN mode, as described on page 114), see the EasyMP Operation Guide for instructions on the following EasyMP features (G5150NL and G5350NL only):

■ Starting NS Connection

■ Projecting over the network

■ Multi-screen projection

■ Projecting video clips (Movie Sending Mode)

■ Using Presentation Mode

■ Using Virtual Displays

Connecting With Windows Vista

If you have Windows Vista, you can use the Network Projector function to connect to the projector without installing the EasyMP software. This provides a quick, easy way to connect wirelessly, though with limited capabilities. Not all the features available with EMP NS Connection are possible when connecting using the Vista network projector function. All performances are enhanced when you use EMP NS Connection.

Follow these steps:

1. Turn on the projector.

2. Press the

EasyMP button on the remote control. The standby

screen appears.

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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

Connect.

click

5. If you need to pause your presentation, press the Click

Resume when you are ready to continue.

Pause button.

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

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 remote control or on the projector.

You see a menu screen similar to the one below:

Options

Menu list

Menu button on the

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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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.)

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 factorydefault 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 (The example below shows how to reset the Image menu.)

Reset settings

for current menu

Reset settings for

all menus

Reset, and confirm as needed.

note

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.

To restore all the projector settings to their factory-default values, select the

Reset menu, highlight Reset All, and press Enter.

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Adjusting the Image

You can use the Image menu to adjust the brightness, sharpness, color, tint, and contrast.

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).

1. Press the select the

Menu button on the projector or remote control and

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.)

Computer/RGB Video

Component Video/

Composite Video/

S-Video

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

setting in the Image menu. You can save a different

Mode

Color

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.

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■ Tint

Adjusts the balance of green to magenta in the image.

■ Sharpness

Adjusts the sharpness of the image.

■ Abs. Color Temp.

Sets a color temperature between 5000 and 10000 °K. (Not available if

■ Color Adjustment

sRGB is selected as the Color Mode setting.)

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.

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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 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.)

Computer/RGB Video

Component Video/S-Video

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

Normal. You can also select Manual and specify a resolution.

Wide or

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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

Film/Auto for movie images, CG, and animated images.

Leave the setting

Video for viewing general video images. Select

Off for moving images.

note

You can also use the remote control’s automatically reset the

and Position settings. See

Auto button to

rojector’s Tracking, Sync,

age 141 for details.

■ 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

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.).

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

note

The Noise Reduction and HDMI Video Range settings cannot be set for digital RGB signals.

connectors labeled Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr).

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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

Through; see page 50 for more information.

Auto, Normal, 4:3, 16:9, Full, Zoom, or

Customizing Projector Features

You can use the Settings menu to lock the buttons on the projector, adjust audio volume, and customize several other features.

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■ 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.

Quick Corner to adjust the shape and position of the

Select projected image.

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Contents

Welcome

Using Your Documentation

Getting More Information

Registration and Warranty

Optional Accessories

Setting Up the Projector

Unpacking the Projector

Additional Components

Positioning the Projector

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting to the Computer Port

Connecting to the USB Port

Connecting to the BNC Connectors

Connecting to Video Equipment

Connecting an HDMI Video Source

Connecting a Composite Video Source

Connecting an S-Video Source

Connecting a Component Video Source

Connecting an RGB Video Source

Connecting an External Monitor

Playing Sound Through the Projector

Connecting External Speakers

Connecting to a Digital Camera or Other USB Device

Removing the USB Cable

Inserting an SD Card

Connecting a Network Cable

Turning the Projector On and Off

Using the Direct Power On Function

Shutting Down the Projector

Displaying an Image

Troubleshooting Display Problems

You Can’t Project an Image

The Projector and Notebook Don’t Display the Same Image

Adjusting the Image

Adjusting the Position of the Image

Focusing and Zooming the Image

Adjusting the Image Shape

Selecting the Color Mode

Resizing Video Images

Using the Remote Control

Controlling the Picture and Sound

Switching Between Picture Sources

Turning Off the Picture and Sound

Stopping Action

Zooming Part of Your Image

Controlling the Volume

Highlighting Your Presentation

Using the Pointer Tool

Choosing a Different Pointer Shape

Operating Your Computer With the Remote Control

Operating Two or More Projectors With the Remote Control

Setting the Projector ID

Checking the Projector ID

Setting the Remote Control ID

Preparing the Projector to Present Through a Network

Configuring Basic Settings

Configuring a Wireless Connection

Using Ad Hoc Mode

Using Access Point Mode

Making a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Connection

Using Wireless Security Options

Enabling WEP Encryption

Enabling WPA Security

Enabling EAP, LEAP, or PEAP Authentication

Enabling EAP-TLS Certificate Validation

Projecting Over a Network

Connecting With Windows Vista

Vista Network Projector Limitations

Fine-Tuning the Projector

Using the Menu System

Restoring the Default Settings

Adjusting the Image