What To Do If You See A Blank Screen - Epson PowerLite 830p User Manual

The projector's control panel has two
Use the
Computer/Component
button to switch between
equipment connected to the
ports.
Computer
Use the
Video/S-Video
to switch between equipment
connected to the
Video
ports.
S-Video
The remote control has five
buttons. Use them to
Source
switch between equipment
connected to the port identified on
each button (The PowerLite 830p
does not support EasyMP.)
You can preview all sources to help
you select the desired source, as described below.
The
Computer/Component
input signals, so if you have equipment connected to one of
these ports, be sure to select the correct signal to match the
equipment you're using. You can change the input signal
settings using the projector's menu system.
Previewing Image Sources
Use the preview function to select the image source when you
have connected multiple sources to the projector.
1. Press the button on the
Preview
remote control.
You see the currently selected
source displayed on the screen,
as shown below. Other sources
(including the currently selected source) appear in smaller
preview windows on the right and bottom of the screen.
.
Currently selected source
BNC
If no equipment is connected to a port, or if there is no
incoming signal, the preview window for that source
appears blank.
Note: Movies are displayed as still images on the preview
screen.
buttons.
Source
button
and
ports can be set up to use different
Preview
Computer (Analog-RGB)
Computer
DVI
Video S-Video
Preview windows
2. Press the corresponding
control to switch to the desired source. Or press the
button to exit the preview screen without switching sources.
Note: A red border surrounds the preview window for the
currently selected source. You can use the pointer button on
the remote control to select a different source, and then press
to display it.
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What To Do If You See a Blank Screen

If you see a blank screen or a blue screen with the message
after turning on your computer or video source, try
No Signal
the following:
Make sure the cables are connected correctly.
Make sure the
Power
lens cover is off.
Try restarting your computer.
Press the correct
on the remote control. (Allow a few seconds for the
projector to sync up after pressing the button.)
If you're using a PC laptop:
Hold down the
you display on an external monitor. It may have an icon
such as or it may be labeled
seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing it. Check
your laptop's manual or online help for details.
On most systems, the
toggle 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 Windows 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.
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button on the remote
Source
light is green and not flashing and the
button on top of the projector or
Source
key and press the function key that lets
Fn
CRT/LCD
or key lets you
CRT/LCD
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Esc
. Allow a few
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