Selecting The Image Source; What To Do If You See A Blank Screen - Epson POWERLITE 83V+ User Manual

note
The name of the selected
image source appears briefly
in the upper right corner of
the screen.
Projecting
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Selecting the Image Source

Selecting the image source lets you switch between images input from
different pieces of equipment connected to the projector (such as a
computer and DVD player). If you don't see the image you want,
press the
Source Search
until the correct device image is projected. If a projected image fails to
appear, see the next section for help.
Once you see your image, turn to page 38 for instructions on focusing
and making other image adjustments.

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 the following:
Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described in
■
Chapter 1.
Make sure the P
■ Power
slide is open.
A/V Mute
Make sure you've selected the correct image source; see the
■
previous section. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up
after pressing the button.
■ Check the Signal menu to make sure the correct input source is
selected. See page 54.
If you're using a PC laptop:
■ Hold down the
Fn
display on an external monitor. It may have an icon such as
or it may be labelled
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.
button on the remote control or projector
light is green and not flashing and the
key and press the function key that lets you
. Allow a few seconds for the
CRT/LCD
or
CRT/LCD
No Signal
key lets you toggle