BASIC OPERATION
TURNING ON/OFF THE PROJECTOR
TO TURN ON THE PROJECTOR
Connect the projector to a source (Computer, VCR, Video Camera, Video Disc Player, etc.) using the appropriate terminals on the side of the projector (See "CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR" section on pages
Connect the projector's AC power cord into a wall outlet and turn the MAIN ON/OFF switch (located on the side of the projector) to the ON position. The LAMP POWER indicator will light RED, the READY indicator will light GREEN.
Press the POWER ON/OFF button on the remote control unit or on the projector to ON. The LAMP POWER indicator light will dim and the cooling fans will operate. The wait display appears on the screen and the
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TO TURN OFF THE PROJECTOR
Press the POWER ON/OFF button on the remote control unit or on the projector. The "Power off ?'' appears on the screen. Press again the POWER ON/OFF button to turn OFF the projector. The LAMP POWER indicator will light bright and READY indicator will turn off. The cooling fans will operate for 90 seconds after the projector is turned off. (During this "cooling down" period, the projector cannot be turned on.) The READY indicator will light green again and the projector may be turned on by pressing the POWER ON/OFF button. To power down completely, turn the MAIN ON/OFF switch (located on the side of the projector) to the OFF position.
TO MAINTAIN THE LIFE OF THE LAMP, ONCE YOU TURN THE
PROJECTOR ON, WAIT AT LEAST 5 MINUTES BEFORE TURNING IT
OFF.
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 48.
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 51.)
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.
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