Displaying An Image; Turning On The Projector; Selecting The Image Source - Epson PowerLite 7900p Product Information

To use an external monitor, connect it to the projector's
port, as shown:
Monitor Out
External monitor
Follow these guidelines when using an external monitor:
The monitor displays the currently selected computer
source. Press the
Preview
you want to display all the active sources at once (see
"Previewing Image Sources" on this page).
If you want, you can view (or preview) images on the
monitor while the projection screen is darkened by pressing
the button.
A/V Mute
You can also view images on the monitor while the
projector is in standby mode (plugged in but not turned
on). Set the
Standby Mode
Advanced1 menu.

Displaying an Image

If you turn on your computer or video equipment before
turning on the projector, the projector automatically selects
the connected source. If you turn on the projector first or you
have multiple sources connected, you may have to switch to
the desired source manually (see "Selecting the Image Source"
on this page).

Turning On the Projector

1. Remove the lens cap.
2. Plug in the projector.
3. Wait a few seconds until the P power light stops flashing
and turns orange.
4. Press the red P
Power
the remote control.
button on the remote control if
setting to
Network ON
button on top of the projector or on
Note: If you're using the remote control,
make sure batteries are installed and the
power switch on the side of the remote
control is turned on.
The P power light flashes green as the projector warms up.
When the P power light stops flashing and remains green
(in about 20 seconds), the projector is ready for use.
Warning: Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This
can damage your eyes.
5. If you've connected a Windows-based computer to the
projector, you may see a New Hardware Wizard saying
your computer has found a plug-and-play monitor; if so,
click
Cancel

Selecting the Image Source

If multiple devices are connected to the projector, you can use
the buttons on the projector or the remote control to
Source
switch from one source to another:
The projector has two
Use the
Computer/DVI
switch between equipment
connected to the
ports.
DVI
in the
Use the
Video/BNC
between equipment connected to the
,
Video S-Video
The remote control has five
buttons you can use to
Source
switch between equipment
connected to the port identified
on each button. (The PowerLite
7900p does not support
EasyMP.
™
You can preview all sources to help you select the desired
source, as described below.
It is recommended that you leave the
options in the projector's Setting menu set to
BNC Input
.
Auto
Previewing Image Sources
You can use the Preview function to help you select the image
source when you have connected multiple sources to the
projector.
1. Press the
Preview
remote control.
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buttons.
Source
button to
and
Computer
button to switch
, and ports.
BNC
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Computer Input
button on the
Preview
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