
Chapter 3
Basic Operations — Switching on/off the projector
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While the power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)> is lit in orange, the fan is running to cool the projector.
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For approximately five seconds after the projector is switched off, the indicator does not light up even if the power is switched on. After the
power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)> lights in red, turn on the power again.
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The projector consumes power even in standby mode (power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)> lit in red). Refer to “Power consumption”
(
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page 178) for the power consumption.
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The power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)> will blink if the projector receives a remote control signal.
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The power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)> will blink slowly in green while the shutter function is in use (shutter: closed).
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If the power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)> is blinking in red, consult your dealer.
Switching on the projector
When using the optional projection lens, attach the projection lens before switching on the projector.
Remove the lens cover first.
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Connect the power cord to the projector body.
2)
Connect the power plug to an outlet.
3) Press the <ON> side of the <MAIN POWER> switch to turn on the power.
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The power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)> lights in red, and the projector enters the standby mode.
4) Press the power on <
b
> button.
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The power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)> lights in green and the image is soon projected on the screen.
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If the projector is switched on at around 0 °C (32 °F), a warm-up period of approximately five minutes may be necessary until an image is
displayed.
The temperature indicator <TEMP> lights during the warm-up period. When the warm-up is completed, the temperature indicator <TEMP>
turns off and the projection starts. Refer to “When an indicator lights up” (
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page 158) for the indicator status display.
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If the operating environment temperature is low and warm-up takes more than five minutes, the projector will judge that a problem has
occurred and the power will automatically be set to standby mode. If this happens, increase the operating environment temperature to 0 °C
(32 °F) or higher, turn off the main power, and then switch on the power again.
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When the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu
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[STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO], it may take more time before the projector starts projecting
after the power is turned on, compared with when [NORMAL] is set.
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When the power is turned or an input signal is switched, you may here a high-frequency driving sound. This is not a malfunction.
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If the power is turned off by pressing the <OFF> side of the <MAIN POWER> switch or by using the breaker directly while projecting during
the last time of use, the power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)> lights in green and projection starts after a while when the power is turned
on by pressing the <ON> side of the <MAIN POWER> switch with the power plug connected to the outlet, or with the breaker turned on.
When the initial setting screen is displayed
When the projector is switched on for the first time after purchase, as well as when [ALL USER DATA] is executed from the [PROJECTOR
SETUP] menu
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[INITIALIZE], the focus adjustment screen is displayed after projection starts, then the [INITIAL SETTING] screen is
displayed. Set them according to the circumstances.
In other occasions, you can change the settings by menu operations.
If you press the <MENU> button while the [INITIAL SETTING] screen is displayed, you can go back to the previous screen.
Focus adjustment
Adjust the focus to display the menu screen clearly.
You may also need to adjust the zoom and shift.
Refer to “Adjusting the focus, zoom, and shift” (
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page 60) for details.