Epson Projector Powerlite 1730w User Manual

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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 return to the previous menu (or press it repeatedly to 
exit the menu system). 
You can also press the 
Menu button to exit. 
Restoring the Default Settings 
You can use the menu system’s Reset options to restore the factory-
default settings for all the settings listed in a specific menu, or all the 
settings in all menus.
To restore the settings in a specific menu, enter the menu whose 
settings you want to change, select 
Reset, and confirm as needed. 
(The example below shows how to reset the Image menu.) 
To restore all the projector settings to their factory-default values, 
select the 
Reset menu, highlight Reset All, and press Enter. 
Reset settings for
current menu
Reset settings for
all menus
note
When you select Reset All in 
the Reset menu, it does not 
reset the Computer Input, 
Video Signal, User’s Logo, 
Language, or Lamp settings. 
						

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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 
uses. You can save a different setting for each source. See 
page 33 for details on each setting.
You can also change the color mode by pressing the 
Color 
Mode
 button on the remote control. To use the Customized 
color mode, see “Six-Axis Color Adjustment” on page 53.
■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). 
note
The Brightness setting 
changes the opacity of the 
projector’s LCD panels. You 
can also change the lamp’s 
brightness (see page 56). 
						

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■Sharpness
Adjusts the sharpness of the image. 
■ABS Color Temp.
Sets a color temperature between 5000 and 10000 °K. (Not 
available if 
sRGB is selected as the Color Mode setting.) 
■Color Adjustment
Adjusts the color values. For Customized color mode, select 
RGBCMY to adjust individual red, green, blue, cyan, 
magenta, and yellow hue and saturation values. For other 
color modes, RGB may be selected to adjust red, green, and 
blue hue and saturation values. (Not available if 
sRGB is 
selected as the Color Mode setting.)
■Auto Iris
Automatically adjusts the brightness according to the nature 
of the image. Improves the depth and detail of dark scenes. 
(Only available when 
Game, Theatre, or Customized is 
selected as the Color Mode setting.)
Six-Axis Color Adjustment
For special projection material, such as high-quality photographs or 
artwork, you can adjust the hue and saturation for six different color 
axes. 
1. Follow the instructions on page 52 to open the Image menu and 
select 
Color Mode.
2. Press the 
Enter button to select Customized, then press Esc to 
return to the Image menu.
3. Select 
Color Adjustment and press Enter. You see hue and 
saturation controls on the screen for six colors: 
RGBCMY (red, 
green, blue, cyan, magenta, and yellow.
4. Select the color axis you want to adjust and press 
Enter. You see 
color controls for hue and saturation. 
Hue changes the balance of color, and saturation changes the 
strength of the color. 
						

							54Fine-Tuning the Projector5. Use the  pointer button to adjust the hue and saturation. You 
see the adjustments reflected on the screen. When you are satisfied 
with the color, press 
Esc.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each color axis you want to adjust.
You may need to readjust the color as the lamp in your projector 
changes over time.
Adjusting Signal Settings 
Although the projector normally detects and optimizes the input 
signal automatically, you can use the Signal menu to make manual 
adjustments. In addition to changing the position of the projected 
image, you can correct tracking and sync for computer images, or 
change the aspect ratio to widescreen format for video images. 
1. Press the 
Menu button and select the Signal menu. 
You 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 image 
when 
Computer is selected as the source. Turn it off if you 
want to save adjustments you have made to the video settings.
■Resolution
When set to Auto, the resolution (size) of a computer image 
is automatically detected so it can be scaled to fit in the 
note
You can also use the remote 
control’s Auto button to 
automatically reset the 
projector’s tracking, sync, 
resolution, and position 
settings. See page 25 for 
details.
Computer image Composite video/S-videoComponent video 
						

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projection area. If the image doesn’t display properly after 
you adjust the aspect ratio setting (see page 32), select 
Wide 
to project from a computer with a wide-panel display, or 
Normal for a computer with a 4:3 or 5:4 display.
■Tracking 
Adjust this value to eliminate vertical stripes in the image.
■Sync
Adjust this value if the image appears blurry or flickers.
■Position
If the image is slightly cut off on one or more sides, it may 
not be centered exactly. Select this setting and use the 
pointer button to center it.
■Progressive
Select On for moving images or Off for still images. If you 
notice video delays during high-speed gaming, turn this 
setting off.
■Input Signal
If the colors don’t look right on the Auto setting, select the 
setting for the type of equipment you’ve connected to the 
Computer (Component Video) port:
RGB: For a computer connection.
Component Video: For a video player that outputs a 
component video signal. 
■Video Signal 
Leave this setting at 
Auto unless you are using a 60-Hz PAL 
system (then select 
PAL60).
■Aspect
Choose an aspect ratio setting that allows the image to fit best 
in the display area. See page 32 for details. 
tip
Before adjusting tracking or 
sync, fill the screen with an 
image containing fine 
detail, such as black text on 
a white background. 
						

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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 lines or edges looking jagged after 
adjusting the shape, decrease the Sharpness setting (see page 52). 
■Auto Keystone
Automatically compensates for keystone distortion when the 
projector is tilted upward. This feature is available only when the 
projector is set for front projection (it is enabled by default).
■Control Panel Lock
Lets you disable the buttons on the projector. See page 62 for 
more information.
■Pointer Shape
Lets you choose from three alternative pointer shapes. See page 36 
for more information.
■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.
note
You can also adjust the 
volume using the remote 
control. 
						

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■Remote Receiver
Deactivates the projector’s front and/or back sensors that detect 
signals from the remote control. Use this setting to prevent use of 
the remote control or to stop interference from bright fluorescent 
lights. Restart the projector for this setting to take effect.
■User Button
Lets you create a shortcut to one of the following menu items: 
Brightness Control, Info, Progressive, Closed Caption, Test 
Pattern
, Multi-screen, or Resolution. When you press the User 
button on the remote control, the assigned menu item is 
displayed.
■Test Pattern
Displays a test pattern for use when adjusting the zoom and focus, 
and when performing keystone correction.
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 is displayed at startup and/or 
when the 
A/V Mute button is pressed. See page 60.
■Disable the projector’s buttons; this is useful, for example, if 
you’re projecting in a classroom and you want to ensure that no 
one touches the projector’s buttons while you’re using the remote 
control. See page 62. 
If you create a user’s logo for the projector, you can set up the logo so 
it is displayed as the startup screen and/or A/V Mute screen. 
Unauthorized users cannot turn it off or change it. This feature is 
intended to discourage theft and provides a way to identify the 
projector should it be stolen.  
						

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Enabling Password Protection
To prevent unauthorized use, you can assign the projector a password. 
If you do, a screen will appear requesting the password whenever the 
projector is plugged in and turned on. If an incorrect password is 
entered three times in succession, the projector’s operation is locked 
and the power cord must be disconnected and reinserted to redisplay 
the password screen. If an incorrect password is entered thirty times in 
succession, the user must contact Epson to unlock the projector. 
The default setting for the Password Protect function is 
Off. Follow 
these steps to turn password protection on:
1. Press the 
Freeze button on the remote control for about five 
seconds.
You see this screen:
2. Use the  pointer button to set 
Power On Protect to On. 
Then press 
Enter.
3. Press 
Esc.
4. Select Password and press Enter.
5. When you see a message asking if you want to change the 
password, select 
Yes and press Enter.
6. Hold down the 
Num button on the remote control and use the 
numeric keypad to enter a four digit password. (The default 
setting is 0000.) 
7. When you see a confirmation message, reenter the password. 
Then press the 
Menu button to exit the screen.
note
It’s a good idea to write 
down your password. 
If you leave the projector 
plugged in, the Password 
Protect Release screen will 
not appear. You only need a 
password if you unplug and 
reconnect the power cable.
caution
If you lose the remote 
control, you will not be able 
to enter the password. Keep 
the remote control in a safe 
place at all times. 
						

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8. To enable your screen logo, select User’s Logo Protect and press 
Enter. Select On and press Enter. 
When this feature is on, the logo appears whenever you turn on 
the projector (if the 
Startup Screen is enabled in the Extended 
menu; see page 60). It also appears when you press the 
A/V Mute 
button (if you selected the 
Logo for the A/V Mute setting under 
Display in the Extended menu). None of the User’s Logo features 
in the Extended menu can be changed when the User’s Logo 
Protect function is enabled.
Starting the Projector with a Password
When the password function is enabled, you see this screen when you 
plug in and turn on the projector:
Hold down the 
Num button on the remote control and use the 
numeric keypad to enter the four digit password.
The password screen closes, the numeric keypad is automatically 
deactivated, and projection begins.
If the password is not correct, you see a message prompting you to 
re-enter the password. If you enter an incorrect password three times 
in succession, you see the message 
The projector’s operation will be 
locked. Request code xxxxx
 and the projector switches to standby 
mode for approximately 5 minutes. Write down the request code. 
Then disconnect the projector’s power cord from the electrical outlet, 
reconnect it, and turn the projector back on. 
When you see the Password Protect Release screen again, you can try 
to enter the correct password. 
						

							60Fine-Tuning the ProjectorIf you enter an incorrect password 30 times in succession, the 
projector remains locked and you must contact Epson to unlock it. 
If you have forgotten the password, contact Epson with the request 
code number that appears in the Password Protect Release screen for 
assistance. See “Where To Get Help” on page 87.
Creating Your Own Startup Screen
You can transfer any image from your computer or video source to the 
projector and then use it as your startup screen. You can also use it as 
the screen displayed when the projector is not receiving a signal or 
when you press the 
A/V Mute button. The image can be a company 
logo, slogan, photograph, or any other image you want to use. 
Capturing the Image
Start by displaying the image you want to use from either a computer 
or video source, such as a DVD player. Then follow these steps to 
capture the image and transfer it to the projector: 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control, highlight the 
Extended menu, and press Enter.
2. Highlight 
User’s Logo and press Enter. 
3. When you see a message asking 
Choose this image as the 
user’s logo?
, select Yes and press Enter. A selection box displays 
over the image. 
note
Once you capture an image, 
it automatically replaces the 
Epson startup screen. 
Although you can change the 
startup screen, you cannot 
restore the original one.