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 turns red. Open the lens |
| cover. |
3 | Press the POWER |
| remote control. The POWER indicator becomes green |
| and the cooling fans start to operate. The preparation |
| display appears on the screen and the count down |
| starts. |
4 | After the countdown, the input source that was |
| selected the last time and the Lamp control status icon |
(see page 46) will appear on the screen.
If the projector is locked with a PIN code, a PIN code Input Dialog Box appears. Enter the PIN code as instructed below.
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
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The preparation display disappears after 30 seconds.
Selected Input Source and Lamp Control
Video
Lamp control status
See page 46 for the Lamp control.
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
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
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.
PIN code
PIN code
OK
After the OK icon disappears, you can operate the projector.
What is PIN code?
PIN (Personal Identification Number) code is a security code that allows the person who knows it to operate the projector. Setting the PIN code prevents unauthorized use of the projector.
A PIN code consists of a
CAUTION ON HANDLING THE PIN CODE
If you forget your PIN code, the projector can no longer be started. Take a special care in setting a new PIN code; write down the number in a column on page 67 of this manual and keep it on hand. Should the PIN code be missing or forgotten, consult your dealer or service center.
Note:
•When the Input Search function is set on On1 or On2, the input signal will be searched automatically (p.44).
•When the Logo select function is "Off,” the logo will not be displayed on the screen (p.42).
•When the "Countdown off" or "Off" is selected in the Display function, the countdown will not be shown on the screen (p.41).
•During the countdown period, all operations are invalid.
•If the PIN code number is not entered within three minutes after the PIN code dialog box appeared, the projector will be turned off automatically.
•The “1234” is set as the initial PIN code at the factory.
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