Chapter 3
Basic Operations — Switching on/off the projector
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Indicator status
Projector status
Red
Lit
The power is switched off. (standby mode)
Projection will start when the power on <
b
> button is pressed.
f
The setting of the projector is as follows.
g
The [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu
→
[QUICK STARTUP] is set to [OFF].
f
The projector may not operate when the light source indicators <LIGHT1>/<LIGHT2>
or the temperature indicator <TEMP> are blinking. (
x
page 184)
Blinking
The power is switched off. (standby mode)
Projection will start when the power on <
b
> button is pressed.
f
The setting of the projector is as follows.
g
The [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu
→
[QUICK STARTUP] is set to [ON].
f
The indicator will change to a red light when the specified time has elapsed after the
projector enters the standby mode if the projector is set as following.
The specified time is the time set in the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu
→
[QUICK
STARTUP]
→
[VALID PERIOD].
g
The [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu
→
[QUICK STARTUP] is set to [ON].
f
The projector may not operate when the light source indicators <LIGHT1>/<LIGHT2>
or the temperature indicator <TEMP> are blinking. (
x
page 184)
Green
Lit
Projecting.
Orange
Lit
The projector is preparing to switch off the projector.
The power is switched off after a while. (Changes to the standby mode.)
Note
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While the power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)> lights in orange, the fan is running to cool the projector.
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For approximately five seconds after the projector is turned off, the indicator does not light up even if the power is turned on. Turn on the
power again after the power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)> lights/blinks in red.
f
The projector consumes power even in standby mode (power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)> lights/blinks in red). Refer to “Power
consumption” (
x
page 213) for the power consumption.
f
When the projector receives the signal from the remote control, the power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)> will blink in the following color
according to the status of the projector.
g
When the projector is in projection mode: Green
g
When the projector is in standby mode: Orange
However, if the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu
→
[STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO], the indicator will stay lit in red and will not blink if the
projector is in standby mode.
f
The power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)> will blink slowly in green while the shutter function is in use (shutter: closed), or while the
function of the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu
→
[NO SIGNAL LIGHTS-OUT] is operating and the light source is turned off.
Switching on the projector
When using the optional projection lens, attach the projection lens before switching on the projector.
Remove the lens cover first.
2)
4)
4)
3)
1)
1) Connect the power cord to the projector.
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/blinks in red, and the projector enters the standby
mode.
4) Press the power on <
b
> button.
f
The power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)> lights in green and the image is soon projected on the screen.
