Epson PowerLite Cinema 500 User Manual page 61

No picture appears on the screen or you see the message
Press the
Source
control to select the correct input source. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up
after pressing the button.
Press the button on the remote control to make sure the picture hasn't been turned
Blank
off temporarily.
Check that the P power light is green, not flashing, and the lens cover is off.
The projector may be in standby (or sleep) mode. If the P power light is orange, press the
button to turn the projector back on.
Power
Make sure your video equipment is turned on.
Make sure your cable(s) are connected correctly (see page 15).
You're using a computer and no picture appears on the screen.
If you're using a PC:
Press the function key that lets you display on an external monitor. It's often labeled with
an icon such as
the key while pressing it. Check your laptop's manual or online help.
Fn
On most systems, the
projector, or display on both at the same time. Allow a few seconds for the projector to
sync up after pressing it.
If the function key doesn't let you display simultaneously on both screens, you might
need to use the Display utility in the Control Panel to make sure that both the LCD
screen and external monitor port are enabled. From the Control Panel, open the
utility. In the Display Properties dialog box, click the
. The method for adjusting the setting varies from computer to computer; you
Advanced
may need to click a
primary display or enabled. See your computer manual or online help for details.
If you're using a Macintosh with OS X:
1. Select
System Preferences
2. Click
Detect Displays
3. To display the entire desktop on both your projector screen and LCD screen, click
the
Arrange
window.)
button on the projector or one of the
, but it may also be labeled
key lets you toggle between the LCD screen and the
tab, then make sure the external Monitor port is set as your
Monitor
from the Apple menu and click
.
tab. (If you don't see this tab, make sure it isn't hidden by another
displayed.
No Signal
buttons on the remote
Source
. You may have to hold down
CRT/LCD
tab, then click
Settings
Displays
Solving Picture Problems
Display
.
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