Epson Projector Powerlite 1716 User Manual

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Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need 
additional components:
■To receive an S-video signal, you’ll need an S-video cable. One 
may be provided with your video equipment, or you can purchase 
one from Epson; see page 12.
■To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video 
device, you’ll need a component-to-VGA video cable. You can 
purchase one from Epson; see page 12.
■To use the projector wirelessly, you’ll need to install the optional...

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Optional Accessories 
To enhance your use of the projector, Epson provides the following 
optional accessories:   
You can purchase these 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  V13H010L48
Air filter replacement set (2 filters) V13H134A19
Wheeled soft case 
Soft shoulder case for projector...

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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 off
■Selecting the image source
■Troubleshooting display problems
■Adjusting the image 

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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. 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 size...

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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 page23 for...

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Turning On the Projector
Follow 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 Ppower light turns orange.
note
You can set the projector to 
automatically turn off the 
lamp and enter “sleep mode” 
when it has not received any 
signals or the A/V Mute slide 
remains closed for a period 
of time. This conserves 
electricity, cools...

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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 Ppower 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 106.
Using the Direct Power On Function
The Direct Power On function enables faster setup. The projector will 
start up...

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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 off first. 
1. To turn off the projector, press the 
P
Power button on the remote 
control or projector.
You see a confirmation message. 
(If you don’t want to turn it off, press any other...

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You can also use the Source buttons on the remote control to switch 
between devices connected to the ports identified on each button, or 
select 
EasyMP® to project wirelessly if you installed the optional 
wireless module.
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...

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