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E-18
PROJECTING AN IMAGE (BASIC OPERATION)
This section describes how to turn on the projector and to project a pic-
ture onto the screen.
Tur ning on the Projector
Before you turn on your projector, ensure that the computer or video
source is turned on and that your lens shutter is open.
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Only after you press the POWER (ON/STAND BY) button on the projec-
tor cabinet or POWER ON button on the remote control for a minimum of
2 seconds will the power indicator turn to green and the projector be-
come ready to use.
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NOTE: To turn the projector on by plugging in the power cable, use the menu and
enable the “Auto Start” feature. (See page E-33)
Note on Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen)
When you first turn on the projector, you will get the Startup screen. This
screen gives you the opportunity to select one of the 7 menu languages.
NOTE: If you want, you can select one of the 20 menu language later. See "Lan-
guage" on page E-33.
To select a menu language, follow these steps:
1. Use the dial to select one of the 7 languages for the menu.
When using the remote control, keep pressing the
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button several
times until your language is highlighted.
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STATUS
POWER
ON/STAND BY
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MENU
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ENTER
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COMPUTER
AUTO ADJ.
P0WER ON
VIDEO
AUTO
MENU CANCEL
ASPECT
COMP.
S-VIDEO
ENTER
2. Press the ENTER button to execute the selection.
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STATUS
POWER
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MENU
SOURCE
ENTER
OFF
COMPUTER
AUTO ADJ.
P0WER ON
VIDEO
AUTO
MENU CANCEL
ASPECT
COMP.
S-VIDEO
ENTER
After this has been done, you can proceed to the menu operation.
NOTE: Immediately after turning on the projector, screen flicker may occur. This
is not a malfunction. Wait 3 to 5 minutes until the lamp lighting is stabilized.
When the Lamp mode is set to Eco, the Lamp indicator will light green.
If one of the following things happens, the projector will not turn on.
* If the internal temperature of the projector is too high, the projector
detects abnormal high temperature. In this condition the projector will
not turn on to protect the internal system. If this happens, wait for the
projector's internal components to cool down.
* When the lamp reaches its end of usable life, the projector will not turn
on. If this happens, replace the lamp.
* If the lamp fails to light, and if the STATUS indicator flashes on and off
in a cycle of six times, wait a full minute and then turn on the power.
If one of the following things happen, the projector will mute a picture. If it
continues muting for 15 minutes, the projector will go into standby mode.
*Turning on the power with the lens shutter closed.
* Closing the lens shutter during operation.
* Directing the lens downward by more than 60° from level during
operation.
*Turning on the power with the lens directed down by more than 60°
from level.