Epson Projector Powerlite 1700c User Manual

Connecting to Computers and Other Equipment41
■If you have a computer connected to the blue Computer/
Component Video 
port, use a stereo mini-jack cable.
■If you have video equipment connected to the Video or 
S-Video port, use an RCA-style audio cable and the audio 
adapter included with the projector.
  
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the audio output 
connector(s) on your computer or video equipment. 
Audio 
adapter 

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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 

44Fine-Tuning the Projector
Using the Menu System
You can use the remote control or the projector’s control panel to 
access the menus and change settings. Follow these steps:
1. To display the menu screen, press the 
Menu button on the 
remote control or on the projector.  
You see a menu screen similar to the one below: 
The menus are listed on the left and the options available for the 
highlighted menu are shown on the right.
2. Use the  pointer button on the remote control (or the 
navigational...

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4. After highlighting the option you want to adjust, use the 
pointer button to change the setting. In some cases, you may 
have to press the 
Enter button to view a sub-screen for changing 
the setting. 
■Press the left or right side of the  pointer button to adjust
a slider bar.
■To select from two or more settings, use the  pointer 
button to highlight the desired setting and press 
Enter. 
5. After changing the settings, press the 
Esc button to save your 
changes and...

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Adjusting the Image 
You can use the Image menu to adjust the brightness, sharpness, color, 
tint, and contrast. 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the projector or remote control and 
select the 
Image menu. You see the Image menu screen. 
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 
Color 
Mode
 setting in the...

Fine-Tuning the Projector47 Blackboard
: For projecting accurate colors on a green 
chalkboard (adjusts the white point).
Customized: For manual color adjustment. (See below.) 
■Brightness 
Lightens or darkens the overall image. 
■Contrast
Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas. 
■Color Saturation (video only)
Adjusts the color depth of the image. 
■Tint (video only)
Adjusts the balance of green to magenta in the image 
(available only for component video or NTSC signals). 
■Sharpness...

48Fine-Tuning the ProjectorYou see a screen similar to one of those below. (The settings will 
be different depending on the source you are projecting from.)
2. Use the  pointer button to highlight the desired option, then 
adjust it as needed:
■Auto Setup 
Leave this setting 
On to automatically optimize the computer 
image. Turn it off if you want to save adjustments you have 
made to the video settings.
■Tracking 
Adjust this value to eliminate vertical stripes in the image.
■Sync
Adjust this value if...

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■Video Signal 
Leave this setting at 
Auto unless you are using a 60-Hz PAL 
system (then select 
PAL60).
■Resize
Choose an aspect ratio of either 4:3 or 16:9. Normal is the 
default setting for a computer connection. 
Customizing Projector Features
You can use the Settings menu to lock the buttons on the projector, 
adjust audio volume, and customize several other features.
■Keystone 
Squares up the shape of the image after the projector has been 
tilted upward. If you notice...

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■Brightness Control
Lets you select from two levels of brightness. The Low setting 
reduces power consumption and noise, and extends the lamp’s 
operating life.
■Volume
Raises or lowers the volume of the projector’s speaker.
Using the Projector Security Features
To prevent unauthorized use of the projector, you can do the 
following:
■Assign a password; this can be disabled for a set period if you want 
to loan the projector to someone. 
■Create an identifying user logo that...