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Epson PowerLite 1700c/1710c
Multimedia Projector
User’s Guide
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Important Safety Information WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personne
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Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Unpacking the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Additional Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Optional Acce
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Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 2 Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Replacing the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Controlling the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Turning Off the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Stopping Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Fine-Tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 5 Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Adjusting Signal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Using the Projector Security Fe
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Projector Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 A Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 B Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 C Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 FCC Compliance Stateme
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- Welcome ® ® The Epson PowerLite 1700c/1710c is an easy-to-use projector that weighs less than 4 pounds. The projector offers up to 2700 lumens (1710c) or 2200 lumens (1700c) of brightness. You can connect it to a wide range of computers and video sources. Easy control The projector’s keystone correction feature automatically corrects image distortion, and you can use the remote control to take charge of your presentation from almost anywhere in the room. Freeze the action, zoom in on par
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Using Your Documentation This book contains all the information you need to set up and use your projector. Please follow these guidelines as you read through it: ■ Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. ■ Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. ■ Notes contain important information about your projector. ■ Tips contain additional projection hints. Getting More Information Need tips on giving presentations? Quick steps for setting up your projector? Her
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■ presentersonline.com Includes a library of articles covering presentation tips, tricks, and technology. The site provides templates, clip art and sound clips, as well as Presenters Services to use on the road. Even more resources and services are available if you register to join the ® Presenters Club —and it’s free. Registration and Warranty Your projector comes with a basic carry-in 2-year and 90-day lamp warranty as well as an international warranty that let you project with confide
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Unpacking the Projector After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all the parts shown below: PDF manual and Remote control and registration CD-ROM 2 AAA batteries Projector Audio adapter Carrying case Power cable VGA computer cable Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you need to send the projector to another location. If you are moving the projector by hand, use the carrying case. See page 11 for ord
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Optional Accessories To enhance your use of the projector, Epson provides the following optional accessories: Product Part number Replacement lamp V13H010L38 Air filter replacement set (2 filters) V13H13408 ATA molded hardshell case ELPKS54 ® ELPKS35-S Samsonite wheeled soft case Notebook/projector soft shoulder bag ELPKS43 ELPKS16B Soft carrying case Universal ceiling mount ELPMBUNI ELPMBFCP False ceiling plate ELPMBSEC Security bracket/cabling for gyro lock mounts ELPMBACC Adjustable ceili
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12 Welcome
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1 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 selecting the image source ■ Troubleshooting display problems ■ Adjusting the image ■ Turning off the projector 13
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Positioning the Projector note You can mount the projector If the projector isn’t already installed in the room you’re using, you’ll on the ceiling, or place it probably want to place it on a table in front of the screen, as shown. behind a translucent screen for rear projection. See This lets you stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and page 79 for details. remain close enough to the equipment to be able to control it. Try to leave as much space as possible between the pr
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Ideally, you should place the projector directly in front of the center of note the screen, facing it toward the screen squarely. The base of the lens After positioning the should be at about the level of the bottom of the screen. projector, you may want to connect a Kensington ® MicroSaver anti-theft device to the lock port on the projector. You can purchase this from Epson; see page 11. Projector Screen If you place the projector below screen level, you’ll have to tilt it up by ex
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Follow these steps to turn on the projector: note To shut down the projector, 1. Open the A/V Mute slide (lens cover). see page 23. Shutting down the projector correctly prevents premature lamp failure and possible damage from overheating. 2. Plug one end of the power cable into the projector, and the other end into an electrical outlet. The Power light turns orange. Power light 16 Displaying and Adjusting the Image
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3. Press the red PPower button on the remote control or on top of the projector. warning The projector beeps once and the Power light flashes green as the Never look into the lens projector warms up, then an image begins to appear. When the when the lamp is on. This Power light stops flashing and remains green, the projector is can damage your eyes, and is ready for use. especially dangerous for children. 4. If you’ve connected a Windows-based computer to the projector, you may see a
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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 correctly, as described beginning on page 33. ■ Make sure the Power light is green and not flashing and the A/V Mute slide is open. ■ If you’ve connected more than one computer and/or video source, you may need to press the Source Search button on the p
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■ If the function key doesn’t permit you to display simultaneously on both screens, you should check your monitor settings to make sure both the LCD screen and the external monitor port are enabled. From the Control Panel, open the Display utility. In the Display Properties dialog box, click the Settings tab, then click Advanced. The method for adjusting the settings varies by brand; you may need to click a Monitor tab, then make sure the external Monitor port is set as your primary disp
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Adjusting the Image Once you see your image, you need to make certain adjustments: ■ If the image is too high or too low, you can reposition it. See below. ■ To focus or zoom your image, see page 21. ■ If the image isn’t square, see page 21. ■ If a computer image displays incorrectly, see page 23. ■ If you need to fine-tune the image and/or sound, see Chapter 4. Adjusting the Height of Your Image If the image is too low on the screen, you can use the front adjustable foot to raise it.