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Turning On the Projector
Connect the projector’s AC power cord into an AC
outlet and turn the MAIN ON/OFF Switch to ON. The
LAMP indicator lights red and the READY indicator
lights green.
Press the ON/STAND-BY button on the side control
or on the remote control. The LAMP indicator
dims red and the cooling fans start to operate. The
preparation display appears on the screen and the
countdown starts.
2
3
1
The preparation display will disappear after 20
seconds.
4
After the countdown, the input source that was
selected the last time and the Lamp mode icon (see
page 56) appear on the screen.
If the projector is locked with a PIN code, PIN code
Input Dialog Box will appear. Enter the PIN code as
instructed below.
Selected Input Source and Lamp control
Complete peripheral connections (with a computer,
VCR, etc.) before turning on 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 a 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 page 52-
53 for locking operation of the projector with your PIN
code.
PIN code Input Dialog Box
Enter a PIN code
CAUTION ON HANDLING PIN CODE
If you forget your PIN code, the projector
can no longer be started. Take special care
in setting a new PIN code; write down the
number in a column on page 75 of this
manual and keep it at hand. Should the
PIN code be missing or forgotten, consult
your dealer or service center.
After the OK icon
disappears, you can
operate the projector.
Lamp mode
See page 56 for the Lamp control status
✔
Note:
• The Lamp replacement icon and the Filter
warning icon may appear on the screen
depending on the usage state of the projector.
Use the Point
ed
buttons on the side control or on the
remote control to enter a number. Press the Point
8
button to fix the number and move the red frame pointer
to the next box. The number changes to “
✳
.” Repeat
this step to complete entering a four-digit number. After
entering the four-digit number, move the pointer to “Set.”
Press the SELECT button so that you can start to operate
the projector.
If you fixed an incorrect number, use the Point
7
button
to move the pointer to the number you want to correct,
and then enter the correct number.
If you entered an incorrect PIN code, “PIN code” and the
number (
✳✳✳✳
) will turn red for a moment. Enter the
correct PIN code all over again.
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Note:
• When the Logo select function is set to “Off,” the
logo will not be shown on the screen (p.48).
• When the “Countdown off” or “Off” is selected
in the Display function, the countdown will not
be shown on the screen (p.47).
• During the countdown period, all operations are
invalid.
• If the correct 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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