diff --git a/openlp/core/ui/slidecontroller.py b/openlp/core/ui/slidecontroller.py
index 3445c63a1..cf2c0983b 100644
--- a/openlp/core/ui/slidecontroller.py
+++ b/openlp/core/ui/slidecontroller.py
@@ -874,7 +874,8 @@ class SlideController(QtGui.QWidget):
         using *Blank to Theme*.
         """
         log.debug(u'updatePreview %s ' % self.screens.current[u'primary'])
-        if not self.screens.current[u'primary']:
+        if not self.screens.current[u'primary'] and \
+            self.serviceItem.is_capable(ItemCapabilities.ProvidesOwnDisplay):
             # Grab now, but try again in a couple of seconds if slide change
             # is slow
             QtCore.QTimer.singleShot(0.5, self.grabMainDisplay)