Epson PowerLite 835p

❏The projector’s control panel has two Source buttons.

Use the Computer/Component button to switch between EasyMP,™ and equipment connected to the Computer ports.

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

❏The remote control has five

Source buttons. Use them to switch between equipment connected to the port identified on each button, or select EasyMP to project wirelessly or from a memory card.

You can preview all sources to help you select the desired source, as described below.

The Computer/Component ports can be set up to use different 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 Preview button on the

remote control.

 

You see the currently selected

 

source displayed on the screen,

Preview

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

Computer (Analog-RGB)

Computer

DVI

BNC

Video

S-Video

Preview windows

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.

2.Press the corresponding Source button on the remote control to switch to the desired source. Or press the Esc 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 Enter to display it.

What To Do If You See a Blank Screen

If you see a blank screen or a blue screen with the message No Signal 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.

❏Try restarting your computer.

❏Press the correct Source button on top of the projector or 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 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 labeled 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 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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