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10/03 EPSON PowerLite 54c/74c Projector - 5
What To Do If You See a Blank Screen
If you see a blank screen or the No Signal message after turning
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
Source button on top of the projector to select the
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 ports, check the
Input Signal setting in the Image menu to make sure it is
correct for the device.
If you’re using a PC laptop:
❏ Hold down the Fn key and press the function key that lets
you display on an external monitor. It may have an icon such
as or it may be labelled
CRT/LCD. Allow a few seconds
for the projector to sync up after pressing it. Check your
laptop’s manual or online help for details.
On most systems, the or
CRT/LCD key lets you 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 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
System Preferences, then
click
Displays.
2. Select VGA Display or Color LCD, click Arrange or
Arrangement, and make sure Mirror Displays is checked.
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
Control Panels, then click
Monitors or Monitors and Sound.
2. Click the
Arrange icon.
3. Drag one monitor icon on top of the other.
If the
Arrange option isn’t available, try selecting one of the
Simulscan resolution settings. Click the
Monitor icon, if
necessary, and then select a
Simulscan resolution. (Allow a few
seconds for the projector to sync up after making the selection.)
Selecting the Image Source
If multiple devices are connected to the projector, you can
switch between them as follows:
❏ On the projector, press the
Source button until the correct
device image is projected.
❏ On the remote control, press the
Computer1/2 button to
select the device connected to the Computer1/Component
Video1 or Computer2/Component Video2 port. For the
S-Video or Video port device, press the
S-Video/Video
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 or S-Video) appears briefly on the screen.
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.
You can also change the image size by moving the projector
closer to or farther away from the screen. You can use the
E-Zoom buttons on the remote control to zoom in on a portion
of the image. See page 8 for instructions.
Focus ring
Zoom ring