Epson Projector Powerlite 1716 User Manual

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Zooming Part of Your Image
You can zoom in on a portion of the image using the E-Zoom buttons 
on the remote control. 
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× magnification.
4. While the image is enlarged, you can:
■Use the  pointer button to move around the screen.
■Press...

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Adjusting the Aspect Ratio
You can use the Aspect button on the remote control to adjust how 
an image fits into the display area. Each time you press the button, the 
projector changes to the next setting.
When Connected to Video Equipment
If you’re projecting from video equipment such as a DVD player, set 
the projector’s 
Aspect setting to match that of the player. For 
example, if the video player is set to output images at a 16:9 aspect 
ratio, set the projector’s 
Aspect...

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If the resolution of the image is the same as the projector’s, changing 
the 
Aspect setting has no effect. Also, if you’re projecting through 
your computer’s USB port, you can’t change the projector’s aspect 
ratio; instead, change your computer’s resolution to match that of the 
projector. 
Adjusting the Color Mode
You can use the Color Mode button on the remote control to adjust 
the color, brightness, and other aspects of your image. This lets you 
quickly adjust the image...

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Operating Your Computer with the 
Remote Control
If you connect a computer to the projector with a USB cable, as 
described on page43, then select 
Wireless Mouse for the USB 
Type B setting in the Extended menu (see page 112), 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 Page Up and  Down buttons...

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Highlighting Your Presentation
You can display a pointer to call out important information on the 
screen. If you want to customize the pointer tool, you can choose from 
three alternative shapes.
Using the Pointer Tool
1. To activate the pointer tool, press the Pointer button on the 
remote control. A pointer appears on the screen.
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...

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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 and remote 
control ID system. First assign a unique ID number to each projector. 
Then set the remote control to match the ID of the projector you 
want to operate. This lets you control it without affecting the others.
Setting the Projector ID
The projector’s default ID is set to Off. This lets it...

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2. Press the ID button on the remote control. You see a message on 
the screen, showing the projector’s ID: 
If the message says the remote control is “On,” then you can use 
the remote control to operate that projector. If it says “Off,” then 
you have to change the ID of the remote control before operation 
is possible, as described in the next section. 
Setting the Remote Control ID
The remote control’s default ID is zero. This lets it operate any 
projector. To set it to...

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Connecting to Computers, 
Cameras, and 
Other Equipment
This chapter tells you how to connect the projector to a notebook or 
desktop computer, and/or to video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD 
player, or video camera. You can also connect the projector to a USB 
storage device, digital camera, or external speakers.
Follow the instructions in this chapter on:
■Connecting to a computer
■Connecting video equipment
■Connecting to a digital camera or other USB device
■Playing sound through the projector 

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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 systems, and hand-held 
devices. 
You can also connect to the USB port on a Windows
® computer. This 
lets you connect up to two computers to the projector, one using a 
VGA cable and one using a USB cable.
■To connect to your computer’s video port, see...