Basic Operation, Turning On the Projector

Basic Operation

Turning On the Projector

1	Complete peripheral connections (with a computer,
2	VCR, etc.) before turning on the projector.
2	Connect the projector's AC power cord into an AC
	outlet. The POWER indicator becomes red.
	Open the Slide Shutter by sliding the Slide Shutter
3	Lever.(see page 8)
3	Press the POWER ON/STAND-BY button on the
	top control or on the remote control. The POWER
	indicator becomes green and the cooling fans start
	to operate. The preparation display appears on the
4	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 47) appears on the screen.

If the projector is locked with a PIN code, PIN code Input Dialog Box appears. Enter the PIN code as instructed below.

To 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 four-digit number.

"1234" is set as the initial PIN code at the factory.

After entering the four-digit number, move the pointer to "Set" by pressing the Point 8 button. Press the SELECT button so that you can start to operate the projector.

If you entered an incorrect PIN code, "PIN code" and the number (✳✳✳✳) turns red. Enter the PIN code all over again.

What is PIN code?

PIN (Personal Identification Number) 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 on pages 48 and 49 for locking operation of the projector with your PIN code.

The preparation display disappears after 30 seconds.

Selected Input Source and Lamp Mode

Lamp mode

(See page 47 for Lamp mode.)

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.45)

•When the Logo select function is off, the logo is not shown on the screen. (p.42)

•When the "Countdown off" or "Off" is selected in the Display function, the countdown is not shown on the screen. (p.42)

•During the countdown period, all operations are invalid.

•If the correct PIN code number is not input for three minutes after the PIN code dialog box appeared, the projector is turned off automatically.

CAUTION ON HANDLING PIN CODE

If you forget your PIN code, the projector can no longer be started. Set a new PIN code with special care, write it down in column on page 65 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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