3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)

This section describes how to turn on the projector and to project a picture onto the screen.

Turning on the Projector

NOTE:

The projector has two power switches: a main power switch and a POWER (ON/STAND BY) button (POWER ON and OFF on the remote control).

When plugging in or unplugging the supplied power cable, make sure that the main power switch is pushed to the off () po- sition. Failure to do so may cause damage to the projector.

The projector has a feature to prevent itself from being used by unauthorized individuals. To use this feature, register a key- word. (page 45)

1. Remove the lens cap.

Do not try to remove the lens cap by pulling on the string. Doing so can cause damage.

2.To turn on the main power to the projector, press the Main Power switch to the on position ( I ).

The projector will go into standby mode. When in stand- by mode, the POWER indicator will light orange and the STATUS indicator will light green.

USB LAMP

STATUS

POWER

3.After making sure that the projector is in standby mode, press the POWER (ON/STAND BY) or POWER (ON) button for a minimum of 2 seconds when the STATUS indicator goes off and the POWER indicator starts blinking.

When the POWER indicator turns a steady green, and the projector is ready to use.

After you turn on your projector, ensure that the comput- er or video source is turned on and that your lens cap is removed.

 

 

POWER

 

POWER

 

 

OFF

 

 

ON

 

 

 

COMPUTER

 

 

 

VIDEO

1

2

VIEWER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMPONENT

 

 

 

S-VIDEO

 

3

NETWORK

 

 

USB

 

 

 

 

 

LAMP

 

M ENU

 

 

 

STATUS

 

 

 

3D.REFORM AUTO.ADJUST SOURCE

ON/STAND.BY

POWER

 

 

 

SELECT

E

IT

NT

ER

EX

Standby

Blinking

Power On

LAMP

LAMP

LAMP

STATUS

STATUS

STATUS

POWER

POWER

POWER

 

ON/STAND BY

 

Steady green /

Blinking green

Steady green

orange light

light

light

Press this button for a minimum of 2 seconds.

(page 144)

NOTE: When no signal is available, a blue, black or logo screen is displayed.

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