Vertical bands, static, or noise appear in the image. What should I do?

If the projected image seems to contain electronic interference (noise) or static, try the following solutions:

• Check the cables connecting your computer or video source to the projector. They should be:
  • Separated from the power cord to prevent interference
  • Securely connected at both ends
  • Not connected to an extension cable
  • No longer than 10 feet (3 m) for VGA/computer cables or 24 feet (7.3 m) for HDMI cables
• Check the settings on the projector's Signal menu to make sure they match the video source. If available for your video source, adjust the Deinterlacing and Noise Reduction settings.
• Select Auto as the Resolution setting in the Signal menu.
• Select a computer video resolution and refresh rate that are compatible with the projector.
• If you are projecting from a computer, press the Auto button on the remote control to automatically adjust the tracking and sync. If the problem remains, display a uniformly patterned image on the screen and manually adjust the Tracking and Sync settings.
• If you adjusted the image shape using the projector controls, try decreasing the Sharpness setting to improve image quality.
• If you connected an extension power cable, try projecting without it to see if it caused interference in the signal.
• If you are using the USB Display function, turn off the Transfer layered window setting in the Epson USB Display Settings program on your computer.
• Try a different cable.
Related references
Image Quality Settings - Image Menu
Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu
Supported Video Display Formats