Epson Projector Powerlite 1700c User Manual

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Optional Accessories 
To enhance your use of the projector, Epson provides the following 
optional accessories:  
You can purchase screens, carrying cases, 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).
Product Part number
Replacement lamp  V13H010L38
Air filter replacement set (2 filters) V13H13408
ATA molded hardshell case...

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Displaying and Adjusting 
the Image
Whether you’re presenting from a computer or video equipment, 
you need to follow some basic steps to display your image on the 
screen. 
Follow the guidelines in this chapter for: 
■Positioning the projector
■Turning the projector on and selecting the image source
■Troubleshooting display problems
■Adjusting the image
■Turning off the projector 

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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, as shown.  
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 figure below to help you determine placement. Image...

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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 at about the level of the bottom of the screen.  
If you place the projector below screen level, you’ll have to tilt it up by 
extending the front adjustable foot. This causes the image to become 
“keystone” shaped, but you can correct the distortion by pressing the 
buttons on the projector. See page21 for...

16Displaying and Adjusting the ImageFollow these steps to turn on the projector: 
1. Open the A/V Mute slide (lens cover). 
2. Plug one end of the power cable into the projector, and the other 
end into an electrical outlet.
The 
Power light turns orange. 
note
To shut down the projector, 
see page 23. Shutting down 
the projector correctly 
prevents premature lamp 
failure and possible damage 
from overheating. 
Power light 

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3. Press the red PPower button on the remote control or on top of 
the projector. 
The projector beeps once and the 
Power light flashes green as the 
projector warms up, then an image begins to appear. When the 
Power light stops flashing and remains green, the projector is 
ready for use.  
4. If you’ve connected a Windows-based computer to the projector, 
you may see a New Hardware Wizard screen saying your 
computer has found a plug-and-play monitor; if so, click...

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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 33.
■Make sure the Power light is green and not flashing and the A/V 
Mute slide is open. 
■If you’ve connected more than one computer and/or video source, 
you may need to press the...

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■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 
Display utility. In the Display 
Properties dialog box, click the 
Settings tab, then click 
Advanced. The method for adjusting the settings varies by 
brand; you may need to click a 
Monitor tab, then make sure the 
external Monitor...

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Adjusting the Image 
Once you see your image, you need to make certain adjustments:    
■If the image is too high or too low, you can reposition it. See 
below.
■To focus or zoom your image, see page 21. 
■If the image isn’t square, see page 21.
■If a computer image displays incorrectly, see page 23. 
■If you need to fine-tune the image and/or sound, see Chapter 4.
Adjusting the Height of Your Image 
If the image is too low on the screen, you can use the front...