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Turning On the Projector
Connect the projector’s AC power cord into an AC
outlet. The LAMP/SHUTTER indicator lights red and the
POWER indicator lights green.
Press the ON/STAND-BY button on the side control
or the ON button on the remote control. The LAMP/
SHUTTER indicator dims and the cooling fans start to
operate. The preparation display appears on the screen
and the countdown starts.
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The preparation display will disappear after 30
seconds.
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After the countdown, the input source that was
selected the last time and the Lamp control status icon
(see page 55) appear on the screen.
If the projector is locked with a PIN code, PIN code
Input Dialog Box will appear. Enter the PIN code as
instructed below.
Selected Input Source and Lamp control
Complete peripheral connections (with a computer,
VCR, etc.) before turning on the projector.
What is PIN code?
PIN (Personal Identification Number) code is a security
code that allows the person who knows it to operate the
projector. Setting a PIN code prevents unauthorized use of
the projector.
A PIN code consists of a four-digit number. Refer to the PIN
code lock function in the Setting Menu on page 57-58 for
locking operation of the projector with your PIN code.
PIN code Input Dialog Box
Enter a PIN code
CAUTION ON HANDLING PIN CODE
If you forget your PIN code, the projector
can no longer be started. Take special care
in setting a new PIN code; write down the
number in a column on page 83 of this
manual and keep it on hand. Should the
PIN code be missing or forgotten, consult
your dealer or service center.
After the OK icon
disappears, you can
operate the projector.
Lamp control status
See page 55 for the Lamp control status
✔Note:
•TheLampreplacementiconandtheFilter
replacementortheFiltercartridgereplacement
iconmayappearonthescreendependingonthe
usagestateoftheprojector.
•Whenthefiltercartridgereplacementicon
keepsappearingonthescreenatturningonthe
projectorforsometimeandnoactionistaken
toreplacethefiltercartridge,theprojectorwill
beautomaticallyshutdownin3minutesafter
turningontoprotecttheprojector.(pp.61-63,77)
Use the Point ed buttons on the side control or Number
buttons on the remote control to enter a number.
When using side control
Use the Point ed buttons on the side control to select a
number. Press the Point 8 button to fix the number and
move the red frame pointer to the next box. The number
changes to “✳.” Repeat this step to complete entering a
four-digit number. After entering the four-digit number, move
the pointer to “Set.” Press the SELECT button so that you
can start to operate the projector.
When using remote control
Press the Number buttons on the remote control to enter
a number (p.15). When you complete entering a four-digit
number, the pointer moves to “Set.” Press the SELECT
button so that you can start to operate the projector.
If you fixed an incorrect number, use the Point 7 button to
move the pointer to the number you want to correct, and
then enter the correct number.
If you entered an incorrect PIN code, “PIN code” and the
number (✳✳✳✳) will turn red for a moment. Enter the
correct PIN code all over again.
✔Note:
•WhentheLogoselectfunctionissetto“Off,”the
logowillnotbeshownonthescreen(p.53).
•Whenthe“Countdownoff”or“Off”isselected
intheDisplayfunction,thecountdownwillnot
beshownonthescreen(p.52).
•Duringthecountdownperiod,alloperationsare
invalid.
•IfthePINcodenumberisnotenteredwithin3
minutesafterthePINcodedialogboxappeared,
theprojectorwillbeturnedoffautomatically.
•The“1234”issetastheinitialPINcodeatthe
factory.
Basic Operation
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