What To Do If You See A Blank Screen; Selecting The Image Source; Adjusting The Image; Focusing And Zooming Your Image - Epson PowerLite 54C Manual

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 power light is green and not flashing and the
lens cover is off.
Press the button on top of the projector to select the
Source
correct source. See page 5 for more information about

selecting the image source.

If you have connected a device to one of the projector's
Computer/Component Video
setting in the Image menu to make sure it is
Input Signal
correct for the device.
If you're using a PC laptop:
Hold down the key and press the function key that lets
Fn
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
laptop'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 laptop 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 or
VGA Display Color LCD
, and make sure
Arrangement
If you're using a Macintosh laptop 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:
1. From the Apple menu, select
or
Monitors Monitors and Sound
2. Click the icon.
Arrange
3. Drag one monitor icon on top of the other.
If the option isn't available, try selecting one of the
Arrange
Simulscan resolution settings. Click the
necessary, and then select a
seconds for the projector to sync up after making the selection.)
message after turning
No Signal
ports, check the
. Allow a few seconds
CRT/LCD
or key lets you toggle
CRT/LCD
System Preferences
, click or
Arrange
is checked.
Mirror Displays
, then click
Control Panels
.
icon, if
Monitor
resolution. (Allow a few
Simulscan
Selecting the Image Source
If multiple devices are connected to the projector, you can
switch between them as follows:
On the projector, press the
device image is projected.
On the remote control, press the
select the device connected to the Computer1/Component
Video1 or Computer2/Component Video2 port. For the
S-Video or Video port device, press the
button.
After you select a source, the screen goes dark for a moment
before the image appears. The name of the selected source (such
as
Computer1

Adjusting the Image

Once you see your image, you may need to make certain
adjustments, as described in this section.

Focusing and Zooming Your Image

Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image.
Rotate the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image.
, then
You can also change the image size by moving the projector
closer to or farther away from the screen. You can use the
buttons on the remote control to zoom in on a portion
E-Zoom
of the image. See page 8 for instructions.
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button until the correct
Source
Computer1/2
or ) appears briefly on the screen.
S-Video
Zoom ring
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button to
S-Video/Video
Focus ring
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