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 lights red. Open the Lens | |
| cap (see pages 9,59). |
3 | Press the POWER |
control or on the remote control. The POWER indicator | |
| lights 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 control status icon (see page |
52) 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 ▲▼ buttons to enter a number. Press the Point
►button to fix the number and move the red frame pointer to the next box. The number changes to “.” If you fixed an incorrect number, use the Point ◄ button to move the pointer to the number you want to correct, and then enter the correct number.
Repeat this step to complete entering a
After entering the
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
CAUTION ON HANDLING 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 75 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 will disappear after 30 seconds.
Selected Input Source and Lamp Control
Lamp control status
(See page 52 for Lamp control status.)
Note:
•The Filter warning and Lamp replacement icons 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.
Notes:
•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.47).
•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.
•When the Input Search function is set to “On2”, the input signal will be searched automatically (p.50)
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