Basic Operation
Turning On the Projector
1 | Complete peripheral connections (with a computer, |
2 | VCR, etc.) before turning on the projector. |
Connect the projector's AC power cord into an | |
| AC outlet. The POWER indicator becomes red. |
| Remove the lens cap. |
3 | Press the POWER |
| top control or on the remote control. The POWER |
| indicator becomes green and the cooling fans start |
| to operate. The preparation display appears on the |
4 | screen and the count down starts. |
After the countdown, the input source that was | |
| selected the last time and the Lamp mode status |
icon (see page 47) appears on the screen.
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The preparation display disappears after 30 seconds.
Selected Input Source and Lamp Mode
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Lamp mode
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 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
(See page 47 for Lamp mode.)
PIN Code Input Dialog Box
After the OK icon disappears, you can operate the projector.
Note:
•When the Input Search function is set on On1 or On2, the input signal will be searched automatically (p.45)
•When the Logo select function is off, the logo is not shown on the screen. (p.42)
•When the "Countdown off" or "Off" is selected in the Display function, the countdown is not shown on the screen. (p.42)
•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.
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 66 of this manual, and keep it at hand. Should the PIN code be missing or forgotten, consult your dealer or service center.
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