Basic Operation
Turning On the Projector
1 | Complete peripheral connections (with a computer, |
| VCR, etc.) before turning on the projector. |
2 | Connect the projector’s AC power cord into an AC |
| outlet. The POWER indicator turns red. |
3 | Press the |
| on the remote control. The POWER indicator becomes |
| green and the cooling fans start to operate. The |
| preparation display appears on the screen and the |
| count down starts. |
4 | After the countdown, the input source that was |
| selected the last time and the Lamp mode status icon |
(see page 50) will appear on the screen.
If the projector is locked with a PIN code, a PIN code Input Dialog Box appears. Enter the PIN code as instructed below.
Enter a PIN code
Select a number by pressing the Point ed buttons, and then press the Point 8 button to fix the number and move the pointer. The number changes to "✳". If you fixed an incorrect number, move the pointer to the number you want to correct by pressing the Point 7 button, and then select the correct number by pressing the Point ed buttons.
Repeat this step to complete entering a
After entering the
If you entered an incorrect PIN code, "PIN code" and the number (✳✳✳✳) turns red. Enter the correct PIN code all over again.
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 the PIN code prevents unauthorized use of the projector.
A PIN code consists of a
CAUTION ON HANDLING THE PIN CODE
If you forget your PIN code, the projector can no longer be started. Take a special care in setting a new PIN code; write down the number in a column on page 74 of this manual and keep it at hand. Should the PIN code be missing or forgotten, consult your dealer or service center.
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The preparation display disappears after 30 seconds.
Selected Input Source and Lamp Mode
Lamp mode
See page 50 for the Lamp mode.
✔Note:
•The Lamp replacement icon and the Filter warning icon may appear on the screen depending on the usage state of the projector.
PIN Code Input Dialog Box
After the OK icon disappears, you can operate the projector.
✔Note:
•When the Input Search function is set on On1 or On2, the input signal will be searched automatically (p.49).
•When the Logo select function is "Off,” the logo will not be displayed on the screen (p.47).
•When the "Countdown off" or "Off" is selected in the Display function, the countdown will not be shown on the screen (p.46).
•During the countdown period, all operations are invalid.
•If the correct PIN code number is not entered for 3 minutes after the PIN code dialog box appeared, the projector will be turned off automatically.
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