Basic Operation

Turning On the Projector

1	Complete peripheral connections (with a computer,
1	VCR, etc.) before turning on the projector.
2	Connect the projector’s AC power cord into an AC
2	outlet. The LAMP indicator lights red and the POWER
	indicator lights green.
3	Press the ON/STAND-BY button on the side control
3	or the ON button on the remote control. The LAMP
	indicator dims 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
4	selected the last time and the Lamp control status icon

(see page 51) 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 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.14). 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.

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 53-54 for locking operation of the projector with your PIN code.

The preparation display will disappear after 30 seconds.

Selected Input Source and Lamp control

Lamp control status

See page 51 for the Lamp control status

✔Note:

•The Lamp replacement icon and the Filter replacement or the Filter cartridge replacement icon may appear on the screen depending on the usage state of the projector.

•When the filter cartridge replacement icon keeps appearing on the screen at turning on the projector for some time and no action is taken to replace the filter cartridge, the projector will be automatically shut down in 3 minutes after turning on to protect the projector. (pp. 56-58, 70)

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 correct 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 76 of this manual and keep it at hand. Should the PIN code be missing or forgotten, consult your dealer or service center.