3.OPERATION
This section describes how to select a computer or video source, how to adjust the picture, and how to customize the menu or projec- tor settings.
General Controls
Before you turn on your projector, ensure that the computer or video source is turned on and that your lens cap is removed.
1.Turn on the Projector
Plug the supplied power cable in the wall outlet and then press the main power switch. The projector will go into its standby mode and the power indicator will glow orange.
Only after you press the “POWER” button on the projector cabinet or the remote control will the power indicator turn to green and the projector become ready to use.
Indicator status when the projector is turned on:
Standby
STATUS | <POWER>/ |
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POWER | <ON/STAND BY> |
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Steady orange light |
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Flashing green |
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light for one minute | Steady green light | |
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POWER |
| POWER |
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The STATUS indiator’ light depends on the lamp mode.
NOTE: To turn the projector on by pressing the main power switch, use the menu and enable the “Auto Start” feature. (See page
NOTE: Immediately after turning on the projector, screen flicker may occur. This is not a fault. Wait for 3 to 5 minutes until the lamp lighting is stabilized.
2.Select the Computer or Video Source
Press the Source button on the remote control or the projector cabi- net to select “Video” (VCR, document camera, or laser disc player),
Or press the “Menu” button on the remote control or the cabinet and use the menu to select your video source: “Video”,
3.Adjust the Lens Shift, the Image Size and the Focus Use the Lens Shift lever to adjust the image position.
Use the Zoom lever to adjust the image size, then use the Focus ring to obtain the best focus.
Use the “Magnify” button (+) or
4.Turning off the Projector
First press the “POWER” button on the projector cabinet or the re- mote control for a minimum of two seconds. The power indicator will glow orange. After the projector turns off, the cooling fans keep operating for 60 seconds.
Do not disconnect the power cable during this time. Then, press the main power switch and unplug the power cable. The power indica- tor will go out.
Indicator status when the projector is turned off:
<POWER>/
<ON/STAND BY>
Press for a
minimum of
2 seconds
| Standby(cooling fan |
Cooling fan running | has stopped running) |
STATUS | STATUS |
POWER | POWER |
Flashing green light | Steady orange light |
IMPORTANT:
•The projector should be unplugged if it will not to be used for an extended period.
•To turn off the image and sound briefly (five minutes or less), use the “Mute” button instead of turning the projector off and on.
•The projector will display a black, blue image or logo if no input signal is present.
•Do not turn the projector off and then immediately back on. The projector needs to cool for 60 seconds before it can be restarted.
CAUTION
Avoid displaying stationary images for a prolonged period of time.
Doing so can result in these images being temporarily sus- tained on the surface of the LCD panel.
If this should happen, continue to use your projector. The static background from previous images will disappear.
CAUTION
Do not turn off the main power or unplug the power cable from the wall outlet under any one of the following circum- stances. Doing so can cause damage to the projector:
•Immediately after the power cable is plugged into the wall outlet (when the POWER indicator has not changed to a steady orange glow).
•Immediately after the cooling fan stops working (The cool- ing fan continues to work for 60 seconds after the pro- jector is turned off with the POWER button).
