Epson Projector Powerlite 1700c User Manual

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4. Loosen the lamp cover screw (you don’t need to remove it). Then 
slide the lamp cover to the side and lift it off of the projector. 
5. Loosen the two screws holding the lamp in place (you can’t 
remove them).
6. Hold the lamp as shown and pull it straight out.
 
7. Gently insert the new lamp. (If it doesn’t fit easily, make sure it is 
facing the right way.) 
Loosen, but don’t 
remove these screws
note
The lamp(s) in this 
product contain mercury. 
Please consult your...

62Maintaining the Projector8. Push down the corner marked 
PUSH until it snaps in. 
9. Once the lamp is fully inserted, tighten its screws. 
10. Replace the lamp cover, then tighten its screw. 
11. Turn the projector over. 
12. Slide the air filter out and remove it.
13. Slide in the new air filter until it clicks in place.
14. Reset the lamp timer as described in the next section.  

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Resetting the Lamp Timer
After you replace the lamp, you need to reset the lamp timer using the 
projector’s menus. 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control or on the 
projector’s control panel. You see the main menu.
2. Use the  pointer button on the remote control (or the arrow 
buttons on the projector) to highlight 
Reset, then press Enter. 
You see this screen: 
3. Select 
Reset Lamp Hours and press Enter. 
4. When you see the prompt, select
 Yes and press Enter....

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Transporting the Projector
The projector contains many glass and precision parts. Follow these 
guidelines to prevent damage:
■When shipping the projector for repairs, use the original 
packaging material if possible. If you do not have the original 
packaging, use equivalent materials, placing plenty of cushioning 
around the projector.
■When transporting the projector a long distance, first place it in a 
hard-shell shipping case, then pack it in a firm box with 
cushioning...

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Solving Problems
This chapter helps you solve problems with your projector, and tells 
you how to contact technical support for problems you can’t solve 
yourself. The following information is included:
■Using the projector’s on-screen help system
■What to do when the projector’s status lights flash
■Solving projector operation problems
■Solving problems with the image or sound
■Solving problems with the remote control
■Contacting technical support 

66Solving Problems
Using On-Screen Help
If the image doesn’t look right or your audio isn’t working, you can 
get help by pressing the blue 
? Help button on top of the projector or 
on the remote control. The following choices are available:
■”No Signal.” or no image appears on the screen
■There is no sound
■Select a different language 
Follow these steps to get help:
1. Press the blue 
? Help button on the remote control or on the 
projector. 
You see the Help Menu.
2. Use the   pointer button on the...

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Checking Projector Status
If your projector isn’t working correctly, first turn it off, wait for it to 
cool (the 
Power light stops flashing orange), and unplug it. Then 
plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector. If this doesn’t 
solve the problem, check the lights on top of the projector.
What To Do When the Lights Flash
The lights on top of the projector indicate the projector’s status.
Refer to the following table for a complete description of the 
projector’s status...

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Flashing red  There is a problem with the fan or temperature sensor. Stop using the 
projector, disconnect the power cable, and contact Epson as described 
on page 76.
Flashing orange Rapid cooling is in progress. Although this is not an abnormal condition, 
projection will stop automatically if the temperature rises higher. Make 
sure there is plenty of space around and under the projector for 
ventilation, and that the air filters and vents are clear.
Red The projector is...

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Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information
Use the Info menu to view information about the display settings of 
your computer and the number of hours the lamp has been used. 
Press the 
Menu button and highlight the Info menu. 
You see the lamp usage hours and various input signal settings on the 
right. 
The life span of the lamp is about 2000 hours if the 
Brightness 
Control
 setting in the Setting menu is set to High (default), and 
3000 hours if the 
Brightness Control setting is...

70Solving Problems
Solving Problems with the Image 
or Sound
No image appears on the screen.
■Check that the Power light is green, not flashing. 
■The projector may be in standby or sleep mode. If the Power 
light is orange, press the P
Power button to turn the projector 
on.
■If the power was switched off and then on again, the projector 
may be cooling down. Wait until the 
Power light stops flashing 
and remains orange; then press the P
Power button again.
■Press the A/V Mute button on the remote...