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 ON/STAND-BY button on the

 

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 four-digit number. "1234" is set as the initial PIN code at the factory.

After entering the four-digit number, move the pointer to "Set" by pressing the Point ► button. Press the SELECT button so that you can start to operate the projector.

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 four-digit number. Refer to the PIN code lock function in the Setting Menu on pages 47–48 for locking operation of the projector with your PIN code.

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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PLC-WXL46 specifications

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