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 and turn on the MAIN ON/OFF Switch. The |
| LAMP indicator lights red and the READY indicator |
| lights green. |
3 | Press the |
or on the remote control. The LAMP indicator | |
| dims red and the cooling fans start to operate. The |
| preparation display appears on the screen and the |
| countdown starts. |
4 | After the countdown, the input source that was |
selected the last time and the Lamp mode icon (see |
page 60) 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.
Enter a PIN code
Use the Point ed buttons on the side control or on the remote control to enter 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
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.
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
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The preparation display will disappear after 20 seconds.
Selected Input Source and Lamp control
Lamp mode
See page 60 for the Lamp mode status
✔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 Logo select function is set to “Off,” the logo will not be shown on the screen (p.49). •When the “Countdown off” or “Off” is selected in the Display function, the countdown will not be shown on the screen (p.48).
•During the countdown period, all operations are invalid.
•If the PIN code number is not entered within three minutes after the PIN code dialog box appeared, the projector will be turned off automatically.
•The “1234” is set as the initial PIN code at the factory.
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 80 of this manual and keep it on hand. Should the PIN code be missing or forgotten, consult your dealer or service center.
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