Nothing is projected on the screen. What should I do?
Try the following:
- Press one of the Source buttons on the remote control or the source button on the projector to select the correct input source. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing the button.
- Press the Blank button on the remote control to see if the picture was turned off temporarily.
- Check that the power icon is lit, the power button is not flashing, and the lens cover is off.
- The projector may be in standby or sleep mode. If the power icon is lit, press the power button to turn the projector back on.
- If the projector doesn’t turn on, the Control Panel Lock function may be enabled. Press and hold the Enter button on the projector for 7 seconds to release the lock.
- If you’ve connected a computer, it may also be in sleep mode or displaying a black screen saver. Try pressing a key on the computer.
- If you are projecting from a DVD player or other video source, make sure you turn it on and press its Play button.
- Make sure your cable(s) are connected correctly. See Connecting the Cables.
- If you’ve connected a laptop computer, make sure it’s set to display on an external monitor.
If you’re using a Windows computer:
- Press the function key that lets you display on an external monitor. It’s often labeled with an icon such as , but it may also be labeled CRT/LCD. You may have to hold down the Fn key while pressing it. Check your laptop’s manual or online help.
On most systems, the key lets you toggle between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at the same time. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing it.
- If the function key doesn’t let you display simultaneously on both screens, 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. From the Windows Control Panel, open the Display utility. In the Display Properties dialog box, click the Settings tab, then click Advanced. The method for adjusting the setting varies from computer to computer; you may need to click a Monitor tab, then make sure the external Monitor port is set as your primary display or enabled. See your computer manual or online help for details.
If you’re using Macintosh OS X:
- Make sure the projector is connected to your Macintosh.
- Select System Preferences from the Apple menu and click Displays.
- Click Detect Displays.
- To display the entire desktop on both your projector screen and LCD screen, click the Arrangement or Arrange tab. (If you don’t see this tab, make sure it isn’t hidden by another window.)
- Click Mirror Displays in the lower corner of the screen. One of the monitor icons automatically moves on top of the other.
Published: January 28, 2010
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