What To Do If You See A Blank Screen - Epson PowerLite 821p Product Information

Epson PowerLite 821p Projector
The P light on top of the projector turns orange,
Power
indicating that the projector is receiving power but not yet
turned on. Wait until the light stops flashing, but stays lit
orange.
3. Press the P button on top of the projector or on the
Power
remote control.
Projector
The projector beeps and the P
the projector warms up. When the P
flashing, you're ready to start.
Warning:
Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This can damage
your eyes, and is especially dangerous for children.
❏ If you're using a computer, turn it on (if it is not already
on). In a few moments, you should see your computer
display projected. If you have two computers connected
at the same time, press the
on the remote control to select either the computer
connected to the
Computer 1/Component Video 1
port or the computer connected to the
Component Video 2
(Windows ® only: If you see a message saying that it has
found a plug-and-play monitor, click
❏ If you're projecting a video source, turn it on (if it is not
already on). If you don't see an image, press the
button on the projector or remote control
Search
repeatedly until you see your image. Then press the
button on your DVD player or other device.
❏ If you are prompted to enter a password, see "Starting the
Projector with a Password" on page 10.
If a projected image fails to appear, see "What To Do If You See
a Blank Screen" in the next column.
When you're done with your presentation, shut down the
projector as described on page 7. Shutting down the projector
correctly prevents premature lamp failure and possible damage
from overheating.
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Power button
Remote control
light flashes green as
Power
light stops
Power
or button
Comp 1 Comp 2
Computer 2/
port.
.)
Cancel
Source

What To Do If You See a Blank Screen

If you see a blank screen or the
on your computer or video source, try the following:
❏ Make sure the cables are connected correctly.
❏ Make sure the P
the lens cover is off.
❏ Press the
Source Search
control repeatedly until you see the image you want to
project. See page 5 for more information about selecting the
image source.
❏ Check the Signal menu to make sure the correct input source
is selected.
If you're using a Windows notebook computer:
❏ Hold down the
you display on an external monitor. It may have an icon such
as or it may be labelled
for the projector to sync up after pressing it. Check your
computer's manual or online help for details.
On most systems, the
between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on
both at the same time.
❏ Depending on your computer's video card, 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. See your computer's documentation or online help
for details.
If you're using a Macintosh with OS X:
You may need to set up your system to display on the projector
screen as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps:
1. From the Apple menu, select
click
Displays
2. Select
VGA Display
Arrangement
If you're using a Macintosh with OS 9.x or earlier:
You may need to set up your system to display on the projector
screen as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps:
Play
1. From the Apple menu, select
or
Monitors
2. Click the
Arrange
3. Drag one monitor icon on top of the other.
If the
Arrange
Simulscan resolution settings. Click the
necessary, and then select a
seconds for the projector to sync up after making the selection.)
9/04
No Signal
light is green and not flashing and
Power
button on the projector or remote
key and press the function key that lets
Fn
CRT/LCD
or
CRT/LCD
System Preferences
.
or , click
Color LCD
, and make sure
Mirror Displays
Control Panels
.
Monitors and Sound
icon.
option isn't available, try selecting one of the
Monitor
resolution. (Allow a few
Simulscan
message after turning
. Allow a few seconds
key lets you toggle
, then
or
Arrange
is checked.
, then click
icon, if