Quick Start
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...NOTE: If you can unplug the projector. Epson® PowerLite® 1700c/1710c Quick Setup 3 Connect the other end into an electrical outlet. Power light Power button CAUTION: Before unplugging the projector... Turn on your computer's documentation). 4 Connect the power cord to the projector, then plug the other end to...foot in front of the center of the screen at an angle. Press the Power button twice. 2. When the orange light stops flashing and the projector beeps, you still see a blank screen or have other display problems, see your equipment 1 Turn on the back of ...
...NOTE: If you can unplug the projector. Epson® PowerLite® 1700c/1710c Quick Setup 3 Connect the other end into an electrical outlet. Power light Power button CAUTION: Before unplugging the projector... Turn on your computer's documentation). 4 Connect the power cord to the projector, then plug the other end to...foot in front of the center of the screen at an angle. Press the Power button twice. 2. When the orange light stops flashing and the projector beeps, you still see a blank screen or have other display problems, see your equipment 1 Turn on the back of ...
Quick Start
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... light on part of Epson America, Inc. you 're using the remote, make sure the external Monitor port is a trademark of these numbers: U.S.: (562) 276-4394, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, for developing successful presentations. Where to click a Monitor tab, then make sure its batteries are enabled. 1. Quick Setup Epson PowerLite 1700c...
... light on part of Epson America, Inc. you 're using the remote, make sure the external Monitor port is a trademark of these numbers: U.S.: (562) 276-4394, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, for developing successful presentations. Where to click a Monitor tab, then make sure its batteries are enabled. 1. Quick Setup Epson PowerLite 1700c...
User's Guide
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...bright light can severely injure you replace the lamp, never touch the new lamp with your bare hands; Trademarks Epson and Instant Off are registered trademarks, and Epson Exceed... to the purchaser of this Epson product. Epson is on. WARNING: The projector and its affiliates shall be trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. the invisible residue left...Epson Corporation shall not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in this product yourself. Epson disclaims any consumable products other products. Copyright Notice All rights reserved. PowerLite...
...bright light can severely injure you replace the lamp, never touch the new lamp with your bare hands; Trademarks Epson and Instant Off are registered trademarks, and Epson Exceed... to the purchaser of this Epson product. Epson is on. WARNING: The projector and its affiliates shall be trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. the invisible residue left...Epson Corporation shall not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in this product yourself. Epson disclaims any consumable products other products. Copyright Notice All rights reserved. PowerLite...
User's Guide
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...60 Cleaning the Projector Case 60 Cleaning the Air Filter and Vent 61 Replacing the Lamp and Air Filter 62 Resetting the Lamp Timer 65 Transporting the Projector 66 6 Solving Problems 67 Using On-Screen Help 68 Checking Projector Status 69 What To Do When the Lights Flash 69 ...Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information 71 Solving Projector Operation Problems 71 Solving Problems with the Image or ...
...60 Cleaning the Projector Case 60 Cleaning the Air Filter and Vent 61 Replacing the Lamp and Air Filter 62 Resetting the Lamp Timer 65 Transporting the Projector 66 6 Solving Problems 67 Using On-Screen Help 68 Checking Projector Status 69 What To Do When the Lights Flash 69 ...Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information 71 Solving Projector Operation Problems 71 Solving Problems with the Image or ...
User's Guide
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Plug one end of the power cable into the projector, and the other end into an electrical outlet. The Power light turns orange. Follow these steps to turn on the projector: 1. Open the A/V Mute slide (lens cover). 2. Power light 16 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Shutting down the projector, see page 23. note To shut down the projector correctly prevents premature lamp failure and possible damage from overheating.
Plug one end of the power cable into the projector, and the other end into an electrical outlet. The Power light turns orange. Follow these steps to turn on the projector: 1. Open the A/V Mute slide (lens cover). 2. Power light 16 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Shutting down the projector, see page 23. note To shut down the projector correctly prevents premature lamp failure and possible damage from overheating.
User's Guide
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.... Displaying and Adjusting the Image 17 Press the red PPower button on the remote control or on each button. The projector beeps once and the Power light flashes green as a computer or DVD player). You can damage your computer has found a plug-and-play monitor; If...Power light stops flashing and remains green, the projector is on the remote control to switch between images input from different pieces of the projector. if so, click Cancel. 5. warning Never look into the lens when the lamp is ready for children. This can also use . 4. The PowerLite 1700c/1710c...
.... Displaying and Adjusting the Image 17 Press the red PPower button on the remote control or on each button. The projector beeps once and the Power light flashes green as a computer or DVD player). You can damage your computer has found a plug-and-play monitor; If...Power light stops flashing and remains green, the projector is on the remote control to switch between images input from different pieces of the projector. if so, click Cancel. 5. warning Never look into the lens when the lamp is ready for children. This can also use . 4. The PowerLite 1700c/1710c...
User's Guide
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...the correct source. (Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing the button.) ■ If you're using a PC notebook: ■ On most systems, there's a function key that lets you display 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 toggle between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on your computer at the same time. You...
...the correct source. (Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing the button.) ■ If you're using a PC notebook: ■ On most systems, there's a function key that lets you display 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 toggle between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on your computer at the same time. You...
User's Guide
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... foot, press up automatically when you can unplug the power cord. (If the projector is restored. 4. The projector will start up on the blue foot release lever to turn the projector on again, make sure the orange light is not flashing, then press the PPower button. 4. Highlight On and press Enter.... 5. When the projector beeps twice, you plug it has not received any other button.) 3. Follow these ...
... foot, press up automatically when you can unplug the power cord. (If the projector is restored. 4. The projector will start up on the blue foot release lever to turn the projector on again, make sure the orange light is not flashing, then press the PPower button. 4. Highlight On and press Enter.... 5. When the projector beeps twice, you plug it has not received any other button.) 3. Follow these ...
User's Guide
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You can adjust the hue and saturation for component video or NTSC signals). ■ Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the projector's LCD panels. Press the Enter button to select Customized, then press Esc to return to adjust red, green, and blue hue and saturation values. (Not ... as the Color Mode setting.) ■ ABS Color Temp. For other color modes, RGB may be selected to the Image menu. Sets a color temperature between light and dark areas. ■ Color Saturation (video only) Adjusts the color depth of the image. ■ Tint (video only) Adjusts the balance of green...
You can adjust the hue and saturation for component video or NTSC signals). ■ Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the projector's LCD panels. Press the Enter button to select Customized, then press Esc to return to adjust red, green, and blue hue and saturation values. (Not ... as the Color Mode setting.) ■ ABS Color Temp. For other color modes, RGB may be selected to the Image menu. Sets a color temperature between light and dark areas. ■ Color Saturation (video only) Adjusts the color depth of the image. ■ Tint (video only) Adjusts the balance of green...
User's Guide
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...vacuum cleaner designed for ordering information. You can cause overheating and damage the projector. Contact your dealer or call Epson at 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766) to stop flashing, then unplug the power cord. 2. Wait for the Power light to obtain a new filter. If the dirt is difficult to remove or... the filter is broken, replace the filter as described on the front of the projector), clean...
...vacuum cleaner designed for ordering information. You can cause overheating and damage the projector. Contact your dealer or call Epson at 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766) to stop flashing, then unplug the power cord. 2. Wait for the Power light to obtain a new filter. If the dirt is difficult to remove or... the filter is broken, replace the filter as described on the front of the projector), clean...
User's Guide
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...removed carefully to avoid injury. Turn off the projector. 2. It is set to Low. Let the projector cool for your dealer or call Epson at least an hour (if it . warning Let the lamp cool fully before replacing it has been on and the lamp warning light flashes orange. If the lamp is burnt... out). To maintain projector brightness and image quality, replace ...
...removed carefully to avoid injury. Turn off the projector. 2. It is set to Low. Let the projector cool for your dealer or call Epson at least an hour (if it . warning Let the lamp cool fully before replacing it has been on and the lamp warning light flashes orange. If the lamp is burnt... out). To maintain projector brightness and image quality, replace ...
User's Guide
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6 Solving Problems This chapter helps you can't solve yourself. The following information is included: ■ Using the projector's on-screen help system ■ What to do when the projector's status lights flash ■ Solving projector operation problems ■ Solving problems with the image or sound ■ Solving problems with your projector, and tells you how to contact technical support for problems you solve problems with the remote control ■ Contacting technical support 67
6 Solving Problems This chapter helps you can't solve yourself. The following information is included: ■ Using the projector's on-screen help system ■ What to do when the projector's status lights flash ■ Solving projector operation problems ■ Solving problems with the image or sound ■ Solving problems with your projector, and tells you how to contact technical support for problems you solve problems with the remote control ■ Contacting technical support 67
User's Guide
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... back in sleep or standby mode. You can 't turn on the projector. The projector is operating normally. If this doesn't solve the problem, check the lights on top of the projector indicate the projector's status. Green The projector is warming up. Power light Temperature light Lamp light Refer to the following table for the image to diagnose the problem...
... back in sleep or standby mode. You can 't turn on the projector. The projector is operating normally. If this doesn't solve the problem, check the lights on top of the projector indicate the projector's status. Green The projector is warming up. Power light Temperature light Lamp light Refer to the following table for the image to diagnose the problem...
User's Guide
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...as described on page 61. Red The projector is an increased possibility that the air filter and vents are clear. Contact Epson for help , as described on page 78. The air filter or vent may break. Status lights (continued) Light Status Description Flashing red There is not an... abnormal condition, projection will stop using the projector, disconnect the power cable, and contact Epson as specifically explained in this User's Guide, do not attempt to...
...as described on page 61. Red The projector is an increased possibility that the air filter and vents are clear. Contact Epson for help , as described on page 78. The air filter or vent may break. Status lights (continued) Light Status Description Flashing red There is not an... abnormal condition, projection will stop using the projector, disconnect the power cable, and contact Epson as specifically explained in this User's Guide, do not attempt to...
User's Guide
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...Image or Sound No image appears on the screen. ■ Check that the Power light is orange, press the PPower button to sync up after pressing the button. 72 Solving Problems Allow a few seconds for the projector to turn it is closed. ■ The attached computer may be cooling down. ...DVD player or other video source, make sure the picture has not been turned off and then on again, the projector may be in standby or sleep mode. If the Power light is green, not flashing. ■ The projector may be in sleep mode or displaying a black screen saver. Wait until the Power...
...Image or Sound No image appears on the screen. ■ Check that the Power light is orange, press the PPower button to sync up after pressing the button. 72 Solving Problems Allow a few seconds for the projector to turn it is closed. ■ The attached computer may be cooling down. ...DVD player or other video source, make sure the picture has not been turned off and then on again, the projector may be in standby or sleep mode. If the Power light is green, not flashing. ■ The projector may be in sleep mode or displaying a black screen saver. Wait until the Power...
User's Guide
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... menu. ■ Check your notebook or computer monitor. 76 Solving Problems The image is too light or dark, or colors are incorrect. ■ If you're displaying a computer image, use the Color Mode option in the projector's Image menu to increase the volume. ■ Make sure A/V Mute is not loud enough. ■...; Press the button on the projector or remote control to adjust the color (see page 46). ■ If you're displaying video, adjust the Color Adjustment and Color Mode settings on ...
... menu. ■ Check your notebook or computer monitor. 76 Solving Problems The image is too light or dark, or colors are incorrect. ■ If you're displaying a computer image, use the Color Mode option in the projector's Image menu to increase the volume. ■ Make sure A/V Mute is not loud enough. ■...; Press the button on the projector or remote control to adjust the color (see page 46). ■ If you're displaying video, adjust the Color Adjustment and Color Mode settings on ...
User's Guide
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... not be installed correctly or may be low on power. Strong lighting, especially fluorescent lights, may be able to adjust the volume from your computer are within about 20 feet (6 meters) of the projector and within range of the projector's front or back sensor (approximately 30° to Mute. Solving... includes computer audio, make sure it is not turned all the way down or muted. Also, turn off any fluorescent lights. You may be able to both the projector and your computer's headphone jack or audio out jack. ■ Make sure the Windows volume controls on page 40. ...
... not be installed correctly or may be low on power. Strong lighting, especially fluorescent lights, may be able to adjust the volume from your computer are within about 20 feet (6 meters) of the projector and within range of the projector's front or back sensor (approximately 30° to Mute. Solving... includes computer audio, make sure it is not turned all the way down or muted. Also, turn off any fluorescent lights. You may be able to both the projector and your computer's headphone jack or audio out jack. ■ Make sure the Windows volume controls on page 40. ...
User's Guide
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... commonly cause problems for most infrared-controlled equipment. Notices 91 The projector may be low on the projector. ■ Ambient light is too bright. ■ Certain types of fluorescent lighting are used. ■ A strong light source shines into the IR receiver. ■ Other equipment that emits... room. replace them. ■ Dim the ambient lighting and/or turn off any fluorescent lights. ■ Close any window coverings and/or move the projector out of the projector. Remote Control Information You can operate the projector by remote control via a line-of-sight infrared ...
... commonly cause problems for most infrared-controlled equipment. Notices 91 The projector may be low on the projector. ■ Ambient light is too bright. ■ Certain types of fluorescent lighting are used. ■ A strong light source shines into the IR receiver. ■ Other equipment that emits... room. replace them. ■ Dim the ambient lighting and/or turn off any fluorescent lights. ■ Close any window coverings and/or move the projector out of the projector. Remote Control Information You can operate the projector by remote control via a line-of-sight infrared ...
User's Guide
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...Help, 78 to 79 Help system, using, 68 Help, Epson, 8 High altitude, 58 I Image adjusting, 20 to 23, 46 to 47 blurry, 75 capturing and saving in projector, 54 to 55 correcting shape, 21 to 22, 50...21, 29 Image menu, 46 to 47 Info menu, 71 Input signal, selecting, 17, 27, 37 to 40 Installing projector, 81 to 82 K Kensington anti-theft device, 11, 15 Keystone correction, 21 to 22, 50, 74, 83 ...problems, 18 to 19, 72 to 73 selecting source, 17, 27 Lens, cleaning, 60 Lights, status, 69 to 70 Logo, saving on projector, 54 to 56 M Mac display problems, 73 resolution setting, 74 Manuals, 8 Menus changing...
...Help, 78 to 79 Help system, using, 68 Help, Epson, 8 High altitude, 58 I Image adjusting, 20 to 23, 46 to 47 blurry, 75 capturing and saving in projector, 54 to 55 correcting shape, 21 to 22, 50...21, 29 Image menu, 46 to 47 Info menu, 71 Input signal, selecting, 17, 27, 37 to 40 Installing projector, 81 to 82 K Kensington anti-theft device, 11, 15 Keystone correction, 21 to 22, 50, 74, 83 ...problems, 18 to 19, 72 to 73 selecting source, 17, 27 Lens, cleaning, 60 Lights, status, 69 to 70 Logo, saving on projector, 54 to 56 M Mac display problems, 73 resolution setting, 74 Manuals, 8 Menus changing...
User's Guide
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...Picture source, selecting, 17, 27, 37 to 40 Picture, see Image Pointer tool, using, 32 Positioning image, 20 projector, 14 to 15, 81 to 82 Power button, 17 specifications, 84 status light, 17, 69 to 70 Presentation color mode, 30, 46 Presentations computer, 23, 34 to 35 room conditions, 14, ... 73 remote control, 77 sound, 76 to 77 using on-screen help, 68 Progressive format, 49 Projecting without screen, 30 Projection lamp, see Lamp Projector carrying case, 66 cleaning, 60 disabling buttons, 56 distance from screen, 14, 83 installing, 81 to 82 lamp specifications, 84 options, 11 password ...
...Picture source, selecting, 17, 27, 37 to 40 Picture, see Image Pointer tool, using, 32 Positioning image, 20 projector, 14 to 15, 81 to 82 Power button, 17 specifications, 84 status light, 17, 69 to 70 Presentation color mode, 30, 46 Presentations computer, 23, 34 to 35 room conditions, 14, ... 73 remote control, 77 sound, 76 to 77 using on-screen help, 68 Progressive format, 49 Projecting without screen, 30 Projection lamp, see Lamp Projector carrying case, 66 cleaning, 60 disabling buttons, 56 distance from screen, 14, 83 installing, 81 to 82 lamp specifications, 84 options, 11 password ...
