Epson Projector Powerlite 1730w 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 the E-Zoom button to zoom out. 
5. When done, press the 
ESC button to return the image to its 
original size.
Controlling the Volume
To change the volume, press the   or   button on the remote 
control or projector.
You can also adjust the volume using the projector’s menu system. See 
page 56. note
To temporarily shut off the 
sound and picture, press the 
A/V Mute button or close 
the A/V Mute slide. 
						

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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 setting to 16:9 so they match. If the 
player outputs images at a 4:3 aspect ratio, select 
4:3 (PowerLite 1720) 
or 
Normal (PowerLite 1730W).
Note that the projector’s native aspect ratio (XGA or WXGA, 
depending on the model) is narrower than 16:9. Therefore, 
widescreen movies and HDTV broadcasts will display with black bars 
at the top and bottom when 
16:9 is selected as the Aspect setting. For 
the PowerLite 1730W, you can select 
Full to stretch the image 
vertically to fill the whole projection area.
PowerLite 1730W
PowerLite 1720
4:3 setting 16:9 setting Normal setting 16:9 setting 
						

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When Connected to a Computer
For computer images, Normal is usually the best setting to select. 
This displays the image at the largest possible size without stretching 
it. For computers with wide-panel WXGA displays, the PowerLite 
1730W displays the image at WXGA resolution, making full use of 
the display area; likewise, the PowerLite 1720 displays XGA images to 
their best advantage.
Depending on your computer display and projector model, you may 
see black bars at the edges. In that case, try selecting 
4:3 (PowerLite 
1720 only) or 
16:9. The PowerLite 1730W also lets you select:
■Full to stretch the image to fill the whole projection area
■Zoom to fit the image in one dimension only, with the other 
dimension cut off
■Through to display the image without stretching or scaling it
If the resolution of the image is the same as the projector’s, changing 
the 
Aspect setting has no effect. 
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 for various uses.
Press the button repeatedly to select from the following settings:
Game: For increased brightness and contrast when playing video 
games or watching TV in a bright room. If you notice video delays 
during high-speed gaming, turn off the 
Progressive setting (see 
page 55). 
Presentation: For computer presentations in a bright room with 
color graphics. 
Text: For computer presentations in a bright room with 
black-and-white text and graphics. 
Theatre: For watching movies in a dark room. 
Photo: For vivid, high-contrast still images in a bright room 
(computer images only). 
note
If part of the image remains 
cut off, check the projector’s 
Resolution setting (see 
page 54). Select Normal or 
Wide, depending on the size 
of your computer’s display 
panel. 
						

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Sports: For vivid TV images projected in a bright room (video, 
S-video, or composite video only). 
sRGB: For matching the color palette of standard sRGB computer 
displays 
Blackboard: For projecting accurate colors on a green chalkboard 
(adjusts the white point).
Customized: For manual color adjustment. (See “Six-Axis Color 
Adjustment” on page 53).  
						

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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 page 41, 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 to move through a 
slideshow. 
■Use the  pointer button to move the cursor on the screen.
■Press the Enter button once to left-click, or press it twice to 
double-click. Press the 
Esc button to right-click.
■To drag-and-drop, hold down the Enter button. Then use the 
pointer button to drag the object. When it’s where you want 
it, press 
Enter to release it.
Page up or down 
to change slides 
in PowerPoint
Right-click
Left-click
Move cursor 
						

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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 position the 
pointer on the screen. 
3. When you’re done using the pointer, press the 
Pointer or Esc 
button to clear the screen.
Customizing the Pointer Tool
You can change the appearance of the pointer by choosing from three 
alternative shapes. 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control, highlight the 
Settings menu, highlight Pointer Shape, and press Enter. You 
can select one of the pointer shapes shown at the left.
2. Select the shape you want and press 
Enter.
3. Highlight 
Return and press Enter. 
4. Press 
Menu to exit from the menu system. 
Pointer 
						

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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 respond to 
commands from any remote control. To change the ID, follow these 
steps:
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control. You see the 
projector’s menu screen. 
2. Select 
Extended > Projector ID.
3. Use the  pointer button to highlight the new ID, and press 
Enter to select it.
4. When done, press 
Menu to exit the menu system.
Checking the Projector ID
To check the ID of a specific projector:
1. Point the remote control at the projector you want to check. 
						

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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 operate only those projectors with a specific ID, 
follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the 
ID button on the remote control.
2. While holding the 
ID button, press the numbered button on the 
remote control (1 through 9) that corresponds to the ID of the 
projector(s) you want to operate. Selecting zero lets you control all 
projectors.
note
If you’re using a remote 
control ID other than the 
default ID of zero, you have 
to set the ID each time you 
turn on the projector. 
						

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3
Connecting to Computers 
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. 
Follow the instructions in this chapter on:
■Connecting to a computer
■Connecting video equipment
■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. 
■To connect to your computer’s video port, see the instructions 
below. 
■To control your presentation using the remote control as a 
“wireless mouse,” see page 41.
Connecting to the Video Port
You can connect to your computer using the VGA computer cable 
that came with the projector (the monitor port on your computer 
must be a mini D-sub 15-pin port). 
1. Connect one end of the VGA computer cable to the projector’s 
blue 
Computer (Component Video) port, and the other end to 
your computer’s monitor port.
 
2. You can connect an optional stereo mini-jack audio cable to play 
sound through the projector (see page 47), or connect a USB 
cable to use the remote control as a mouse (see page 41).
note
Don’t try to force a 
connector to fit a port with a 
different shape or number of 
pins. You may damage the 
port or connector.
note
Make sure the Input Signal 
setting in the Signal menu is 
set to Auto or RGB (see 
page 55).