Epson PowerLite 7900p Projector

To use an external monitor, connect it to the projector’s Monitor Out port, as shown:

External monitor

Follow these guidelines when using an external monitor:

❏The monitor displays the currently selected computer source. Press the Preview button on the remote control if 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 A/V Mute button.

❏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 setting to Network ON in the 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 button on top of the projector or on the remote control.

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 Source buttons on the projector or the remote control to switch from one source to another:

❏The projector has two Source buttons.

Use the Computer/DVI button to switch between equipment connected to the Computer and DVI ports.

Use the Video/BNC button to switch between equipment connected to the Video, S-Video, and BNC ports.

❏ The remote control has five Source buttons you can use to 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 Computer Input and BNC Input options in the projector’s Setting menu set to 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 button on the remote control.

Preview

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