Quick Setup
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...Windows Vista®, right-click on an external monitor. Quick Setup PowerLite 1720/1730W Using the remote control If this key lets you toggle between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at www.epson.com/webreg. Toll or long distance charges may be trademarks of ... See your keyboard that some notebooks cannot display the same resolution and/or aspect ratio on using the remote, make sure the external Monitor port is available 6 AM to change without notice. Epson is a registered trademark and Epson Exceed Your Vision is subject to sync up after turning on...
...Windows Vista®, right-click on an external monitor. Quick Setup PowerLite 1720/1730W Using the remote control If this key lets you toggle between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at www.epson.com/webreg. Toll or long distance charges may be trademarks of ... See your keyboard that some notebooks cannot display the same resolution and/or aspect ratio on using the remote, make sure the external Monitor port is available 6 AM to change without notice. Epson is a registered trademark and Epson Exceed Your Vision is subject to sync up after turning on...
Product Brochure
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weighs just 3.7 lb • Ultra bright - 3000 lumens color and 3000 lumens white light output • Incredible clarity and detail - native XGA (1024 x 768) resolution • Rich, vibrant color - E-TORL™ lamp lasts up to 4000 hours • Ideal for any setting - sleek design and short throw distance • Added features, no added cost - advanced 3LCD, 3-chip optical engine • Energy and cost-efficient - PowerLite® 1720 Multimedia Projector Light, bright and energy efficient. • Lightweight and travel friendly - built-in closed captioning capabilities
weighs just 3.7 lb • Ultra bright - 3000 lumens color and 3000 lumens white light output • Incredible clarity and detail - native XGA (1024 x 768) resolution • Rich, vibrant color - E-TORL™ lamp lasts up to 4000 hours • Ideal for any setting - sleek design and short throw distance • Added features, no added cost - advanced 3LCD, 3-chip optical engine • Energy and cost-efficient - PowerLite® 1720 Multimedia Projector Light, bright and energy efficient. • Lightweight and travel friendly - built-in closed captioning capabilities
Product Brochure
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... their respective companies. and Canada 800-463-7766 Internet website www.epson.com Service Programs Two-year limited warranty, Epson Road Service program, Epson PrivateLine® dedicated toll-free support (U.S. PowerLite 1720 Multimedia Projector S-video Computer/Component Video USB Type B Speaker BACK.../rear/ceiling mode Driving Method Epson Poly-silicon TFT Active Matrix Pixel Number 786,432 dots x 3 (1024 x 768) LCDs White Light Output** 3000 lumens (ISO 21118 Standard) Color Light Output** 3000 lumens Aspect Ratio 4:3 (supports 16:9) Native Resolution 1024 x 768 (XGA) ...
... their respective companies. and Canada 800-463-7766 Internet website www.epson.com Service Programs Two-year limited warranty, Epson Road Service program, Epson PrivateLine® dedicated toll-free support (U.S. PowerLite 1720 Multimedia Projector S-video Computer/Component Video USB Type B Speaker BACK.../rear/ceiling mode Driving Method Epson Poly-silicon TFT Active Matrix Pixel Number 786,432 dots x 3 (1024 x 768) LCDs White Light Output** 3000 lumens (ISO 21118 Standard) Color Light Output** 3000 lumens Aspect Ratio 4:3 (supports 16:9) Native Resolution 1024 x 768 (XGA) ...
User's Guide
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This automatically resets the projector's tracking, sync, resolution, and position settings. If the Auto button doesn't correct the problem, you 're connected to adjust the tracking or sync using the projector's Signal menu. See page 55 for more information. Correcting Computer Images If you may need to a computer and the image doesn't look right, press the Auto button on the remote control or the Enter button on the projector. Displaying and Adjusting the Image 25 note The Auto button works only with computer images projected through the VGA port.
This automatically resets the projector's tracking, sync, resolution, and position settings. If the Auto button doesn't correct the problem, you 're connected to adjust the tracking or sync using the projector's Signal menu. See page 55 for more information. Correcting Computer Images If you may need to a computer and the image doesn't look right, press the Auto button on the remote control or the Enter button on the projector. Displaying and Adjusting the Image 25 note The Auto button works only with computer images projected through the VGA port.
User's Guide
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... use of your image. This displays the image at the edges. In that case, try selecting 4:3 (PowerLite 1720 only) or 16:9. This lets you notice video delays during high-speed gaming, turn off , check the projector's Resolution setting (see black bars at the largest possible size without stretching or scaling it . Presentation: For...
... use of your image. This displays the image at the edges. In that case, try selecting 4:3 (PowerLite 1720 only) or 16:9. This lets you notice video delays during high-speed gaming, turn off , check the projector's Resolution setting (see black bars at the largest possible size without stretching or scaling it . Presentation: For...
User's Guide
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... Settings Although the projector normally detects and optimizes the input signal automatically, you have made to the video settings. ■ Resolution When set to Auto, the resolution (size) of those below. (The settings will be scaled to automatically optimize the image when Computer is automatically detected so it...color axis you want to save adjustments you can also use the Signal menu to automatically reset the projector's tracking, sync, resolution, and position settings. Turn it off if you are projecting from.) Computer image Component video Composite video/S-video 2.
... Settings Although the projector normally detects and optimizes the input signal automatically, you have made to the video settings. ■ Resolution When set to Auto, the resolution (size) of those below. (The settings will be scaled to automatically optimize the image when Computer is automatically detected so it...color axis you want to save adjustments you can also use the Signal menu to automatically reset the projector's tracking, sync, resolution, and position settings. Turn it off if you are projecting from.) Computer image Component video Composite video/S-video 2.
User's Guide
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... to take effect. ■ User Button Lets you can do 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 useful, for use of the following : ■ Assign a password; See...
... to take effect. ■ User Button Lets you can do 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 useful, for use of the following : ■ Assign a password; See...
User's Guide
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...computer's video card, you might need to use the Display utility in the Signal menu (see page 55). ■ Make sure your computer's resolution setting. The message Not Supported is displayed. ■ Make sure the correct Input Signal is selected in the Control Panel to make sure that...It may be labelled CRT/LCD. Allow a few seconds for the projector to select a different setting (see page 94). If necessary, change your computer's resolution doesn't exceed UXGA (1600 × 1200) and the frequency or refresh rate is displayed. ■ Press the Aspect button on both the LCD screen ...
...computer's video card, you might need to use the Display utility in the Signal menu (see page 55). ■ Make sure your computer's resolution setting. The message Not Supported is displayed. ■ Make sure the correct Input Signal is selected in the Control Panel to make sure that...It may be labelled CRT/LCD. Allow a few seconds for the projector to select a different setting (see page 94). If necessary, change your computer's resolution doesn't exceed UXGA (1600 × 1200) and the frequency or refresh rate is displayed. ■ Press the Aspect button on both the LCD screen ...
User's Guide
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... from the left or right, the image will be broader on the remote control to cancel the E-Zoom function. ■ Make sure your computer's resolution setting is correct. Also make sure the image Position setting is not set to display an extended desktop. ■ Press the Esc button on one...■ If projecting from a computer, press the Auto button on page 94. ■ You also may be 1280 × 800 to match the projector's native resolution for the PowerLite 1730W, or 1024 × 768 for the PowerLite 1720. If this option isn't available, select one from Epson (see page 54).
... from the left or right, the image will be broader on the remote control to cancel the E-Zoom function. ■ Make sure your computer's resolution setting is correct. Also make sure the image Position setting is not set to display an extended desktop. ■ Press the Esc button on one...■ If projecting from a computer, press the Auto button on page 94. ■ You also may be 1280 × 800 to match the projector's native resolution for the PowerLite 1730W, or 1024 × 768 for the PowerLite 1720. If this option isn't available, select one from Epson (see page 54).
User's Guide
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B Technical Specifications General Type of display Resolution (native format) 1730W 1720 Color reproduction Light output Contrast ratio Image size Projection distance 1730W 1720 Projection methods Internal sound system Optical aspect ratio 1730W 1720 Epson poly-silicon TFT active matrix 1280 × 800 pixels (WXGA) 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) 16.8 million colors High Brightness mode: 3000...
B Technical Specifications General Type of display Resolution (native format) 1730W 1720 Color reproduction Light output Contrast ratio Image size Projection distance 1730W 1720 Projection methods Internal sound system Optical aspect ratio 1730W 1720 Epson poly-silicon TFT active matrix 1280 × 800 pixels (WXGA) 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) 16.8 million colors High Brightness mode: 3000...
User's Guide
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... from a computer, the computer's video card must be set at a refresh rate (vertical frequency) that's compatible with the projector. Some images are automatically resized using Epson's SizeWise™ technology to display correctly; Mode VGA EGA VGA-60 VESA-72 VESA-75 VESA-85 SVGA-56 SVGA-60 SVGA-72 SVGA-75... (Hz) 70 60 72 75 85 56 60 72 75 85 60 70 75 85 60 75 85 60 75 85 60 70 75 85 Resolution 640 × 350 640 × 480 640 × 480 640 × 480 640 × 480 800 × 600 800 × 600 800 × 600 800...
... from a computer, the computer's video card must be set at a refresh rate (vertical frequency) that's compatible with the projector. Some images are automatically resized using Epson's SizeWise™ technology to display correctly; Mode VGA EGA VGA-60 VESA-72 VESA-75 VESA-85 SVGA-56 SVGA-60 SVGA-72 SVGA-75... (Hz) 70 60 72 75 85 56 60 72 75 85 60 70 75 85 60 75 85 60 75 85 60 70 75 85 Resolution 640 × 350 640 × 480 640 × 480 640 × 480 640 × 480 800 × 600 800 × 600 800 × 600 800...
User's Guide
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Mode Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution SXGA2-60 60 SXGA2-75 75 SXGA2-85 85 SXGA+60 60 SXGA+75 75 SXGA+85 85 SXGA3-60 60 SXGA3-75 75 SXGA3-...; 768 1024 × 768 1152 × 870 HDTV (720p) 60 - HDTV (720p) 50 - TV480i 50 - SDTV (480p) 50 - * Available only on the 1730W when the resolution is set to Wide. Technical Specifications 95 HDTV (1080i) 50 - TV480i 60 - HDTV (1080i) 60 - SDTV (480p) 60 -
Mode Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution SXGA2-60 60 SXGA2-75 75 SXGA2-85 85 SXGA+60 60 SXGA+75 75 SXGA+85 85 SXGA3-60 60 SXGA3-75 75 SXGA3-...; 768 1024 × 768 1152 × 870 HDTV (720p) 60 - HDTV (720p) 50 - TV480i 50 - SDTV (480p) 50 - * Available only on the 1730W when the resolution is set to Wide. Technical Specifications 95 HDTV (1080i) 50 - TV480i 60 - HDTV (1080i) 60 - SDTV (480p) 60 -
User's Guide
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Logo, saving on projector, 60 to 62 M Mac display problems, 81 resolution setting, 82 Manuals, 8 Menus changing settings, 50 to 51 default settings, restoring, 51 Extended, 63 to 64 Image, 52 to 53 Info, 79 Settings, 56 ... buttons, 62 distance from screen, 14, 91 installing, 89 to 90 lamp specifications, 92 options, 12 password protection, 58 to 60 positioning, 14 to 15 resolution, 91 specifications, 91 to 93 transporting, 74 troubleshooting, 75 to 87 turning off, 18 turning on, 15 to 17 unpacking, 10 viewing information about, 79...
Logo, saving on projector, 60 to 62 M Mac display problems, 81 resolution setting, 82 Manuals, 8 Menus changing settings, 50 to 51 default settings, restoring, 51 Extended, 63 to 64 Image, 52 to 53 Info, 79 Settings, 56 ... buttons, 62 distance from screen, 14, 91 installing, 89 to 90 lamp specifications, 92 options, 12 password protection, 58 to 60 positioning, 14 to 15 resolution, 91 specifications, 91 to 93 transporting, 74 troubleshooting, 75 to 87 turning off, 18 turning on, 15 to 17 unpacking, 10 viewing information about, 79...
User's Guide
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...85 Replacing lamp, 70 to 73 Request code, password, 59 Resetting lamp timer, 73 Resetting menu options, 51 Resize image, 32 to 33 Resolution, 81, 91 Resolution setting, 55 S Safety instructions, 97 to 99 specifications, 93 Saturation setting, 52 Screen blank, 19 to 21 distance from projector, 14, ... 29 viewing, 79 Speaker, specifications, 91 Specifications brightness, 91 dimensions, 92 electrical, 92 environmental, 93 general, 91 lamp, 92 remote control, 92 resolution, 91 safety, 93 Sports color mode, 34 sRGB color mode, 34 Startup screen, creating, 60 to 62 Status lights, 77 to 78 Support, see...
...85 Replacing lamp, 70 to 73 Request code, password, 59 Resetting lamp timer, 73 Resetting menu options, 51 Resize image, 32 to 33 Resolution, 81, 91 Resolution setting, 55 S Safety instructions, 97 to 99 specifications, 93 Saturation setting, 52 Screen blank, 19 to 21 distance from projector, 14, ... 29 viewing, 79 Speaker, specifications, 91 Specifications brightness, 91 dimensions, 92 electrical, 92 environmental, 93 general, 91 lamp, 92 remote control, 92 resolution, 91 safety, 93 Sports color mode, 34 sRGB color mode, 34 Startup screen, creating, 60 to 62 Status lights, 77 to 78 Support, see...
User's Guide
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... selecting source, 18 to 19, 29, 43, 44 Video Signal setting, 55 Volume, controlling, 31 W Warning lights, 77 to 78 Warranty, 9 Windows display problems, 81 resolution setting, 82 Wireless module, 10 Wireless, mouse, 35, 41 to 42 Z Zoom ratio, 92 Zooming image, 23, 31 Index 105
... selecting source, 18 to 19, 29, 43, 44 Video Signal setting, 55 Volume, controlling, 31 W Warning lights, 77 to 78 Warranty, 9 Windows display problems, 81 resolution setting, 82 Wireless module, 10 Wireless, mouse, 35, 41 to 42 Z Zoom ratio, 92 Zooming image, 23, 31 Index 105