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 becomes red.
3 Press the POWER
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 51) 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 ▲▼ buttons, and then press the Point ►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 ◄ button, and then select the correct number by pressing the Point ▲▼ buttons.
Repeat this step to complete entering a
"1234" is set as the initial PIN code at the factory.
After entering the
If you entered an incorrect PIN code, "PIN code" and the number () turns red. Enter the correct 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
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 79 of this manual, and keep it on hand. Should the PIN code be missing or forgotten, consult your dealer or service center.
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The preparation display disappears after 30 seconds.
Selected Input Source and Lamp Mode
Lamp mode
(See page 51 for Lamp mode.) 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
A f t e r t h e O K i c o n disappears, you can operate the projector.
Notes:
•When the Input Search function is set On1 or On2, the input signal will be searched automatically (p.46)
•When the Logo select function is off, the logo is not shown on the screen. (p.48)
•When the "Countdown off" or "Off" is selected in the Display function, the countdown is not shown on the screen. (p.47)
•During the countdown period, all operations are invalid.
•If the PIN code number is not input for three minutes after the PIN code dialog box appeared, the projector is turned off automatically.
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