Turning on the Projector

LC-XT1

1.Complete the peripheral connections (with Computer, VCR, etc.)

before turning on the projector. (Refer to “CONNECTING TO THE PROJECTOR” on Pages 12-15 for connecting that

equipment.)

2 Connect the projector’s AC Power Cord into a wall outlet and

turn the MAIN ON / OFF SWITCH to ON. The LAMP indicator lights RED, and the READY indicator lights GREEN.

3 Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the Remote Control Unit or on the Side Control to ON. The LAMP indicator dims, and the Cooling Fans start to operate. The Preparation Display appears on the screen and the count- down starts. The signal from the source appears after 30 seconds.

Lamp status is also displayed on screen for 10 seconds. (Refer to “LAMP MANAGEMENT” on page 44.)

TURNING OFF THE PROJECTOR

1. Press the power ON-OFF button on the Remote Control Unit or on the Side

Control, and the message “Power off?” appears on the screen.

Press the power ON-OFF button again to turn off the projector.

The LAMP indicator lights bright and the READY indicator turns off. After approximate 90 seconds, the READY indicator will light green again and the projector may be turned on by pressing the power

ON-OFF button.

The cooling fans will operate for approximate 2 minutes after the

projector is turned off. To power down completely, turn the MAIN ON/OFF SWITCH to OFF and disconnect the AC power cord.

When the Power Management function is ON, the Projector detects the signal interruption and turns the Projection Lamp off automatically. Refer to “Power Management” on page 39.

When the TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator flashes red, the projector is automatically turned off. Wait at least 5 minutes before turning the projector on again.

When the TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator continues to flash, follow procedures below:

1.Turn the MAIN ON / OFF SWITCH to OFF and disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

2.Check the air filters for dust accumulation.

3.Clean the Air Filter. (See “AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING” section on page 43.)

4.Turn the Projector on again.

If the TEMPERATURE WARNING indicator should still continue to flash, contact the sales dealer where you purchased this projector or service center.

NOTE: The Cooling Fan may work for cooling while the projector is turned off. When the Cooling Fan is working, TEMPERATURE WARNING INDICATOR flashes red.