Selecting The Image Source; What To Do If You See A Blank Screen - Epson PowerLite 77c User Manual

5. Press the P button on the projector or remote
Power
control to turn it on.
The projector beeps and the power light flashes green as the
projector warms up. The projector lamp comes on in about
4 seconds and the power light stays green.
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, you should see your
computer display projected after a moment or two. If not,
you need to select the image source, as described in the
next column.
(Windows only: If you see a message saying that it has
found a plug-and-play monitor, click
❏ If you're projecting a video, you may need to press the
button on the projector or remote
Source Search
control to switch to your video source. Then press the
Play button on your DVD player or other device.
❏ If you are prompted to enter a password, enter it now.
To focus and adjust the image, see page 7. 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 6.

Selecting the Image Source

Selecting the image source lets you switch between images input
from different pieces of equipment connected to the projector
Power button
(such as a computer and DVD player). If you don't see the
image you want, press the
remote control or projector until the correct device image is
projected. (The name of the selected source appears in the
upper right corner on the screen.)
If a projected image fails to appear, see the next section for help.

What To Do If You See a Blank Screen

If you see a blank screen or a blue screen with the message
No Signal
the following:
❏ Make sure the cables are connected correctly to the selected
❏ Make sure the power light is green and not flashing and the
❏ Make sure you've selected the correct image source; see the
.)
Cancel
❏ Check the projector's Signal menu to make sure the correct
❏ Press the Help button on the projector or remote control
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Source Search
Remote control
after turning on your computer or video source, try
input source.
slide is open.
A/V Mute
previous section. Allow a few seconds for the projector to
sync up after pressing the button.
input source is selected. (See your User's Guide for more
information.)
and select "Image is not displayed" from the menu.
Epson PowerLite S5 Series / 77c Projector
button on the
Projector control panel
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