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TURNING ON THE PROJECTOR
TURNING ON / OFF PROJECTOR
Connect the projector’s AC power cord into an AC
outlet. The LAMP indicator lights RED, and the READY
indicator lights GREEN.
Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or
on the remote control. The LAMP indicator dims, and
the cooling fans start to operate. The preparation
display appears on the screen and the countdown
starts.
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The preparation display disappears after 30
seconds.
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After the countdown, the input source that was
selected the last time and the Lamp control status icon
appear on the screen.
If the projector is locked with a PIN code, a PIN code
Input Dialog Box appears. Enter a 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 SETTING Menu in the
user’s manual for locking the operation of the projector with
your PIN code.
Pointer
PIN code Input Dialog Box
To Enter a PIN code
Select a number by pressing the POINT LEFT/RIGHT button
and fix the number with the SELECT button. The number
changes to “
✳
.” If you fixed a wrong number, move the
pointer to “Set” or “Clear” once by pressing the POINT
DOWN button, then return to “PIN code.” Enter the correct
number.
Repeat this step to complete entering a four-digit number.
When the four-digit number is fixed, the pointer
automatically moves to “Set.” Press the SELECT button so
that you can start to operate the projector.
If you entered a wrong PIN code, “PIN code” and the
number (
✳✳✳✳
) turn red and disappear. Enter a PIN code
all over again.
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 60 of the
user’s 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 control status
Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or
on the remote control, and “Power off?” appears on
the screen.
Press the POWER ON-OFF button again to turn off the
projector. The LAMP indicator lights bright and the
READY indicator turns off. After the projector is turned
off, the cooling fans operate (for 90 seconds). During
this “cooling down” period, the projector cannot be
turned on.
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TO MAINTAIN THE LIFE OF LAMP, ONCE YOU
TURN THE PROJECTOR ON, WAIT AT LEAST
FIVE MINUTES BEFORE TURNING IT OFF.
DO NOT UNPLUG THE AC POWER CORD WHILE
COOLING FANS ARE RUNNING OR BEFORE THE
READY INDICATOR LIGHTS GREEN AGAIN.
OTHERWISE IT WILL RESULT IN SHORTENING
THE LAMP LIFE.
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When the projector has cooled down, the READY
indicator lights GREEN again and you can turn projector
on. After cooling down completely, unplug the AC
power cord.
“Power off?” disappears after 4 seconds.
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Note:
•The projector cannot be turned on during the cooling period with the
READY indicator turned off. You can turn it on again after the
READY indicator becomes GREEN again.
•When the On start function is “On,” this projector is turned on
automatically by connecting the AC power cord to an AC outlet.
• Continuous use may result in shortening the lamp life. Turn off the
projector and rest it for about an hour in every 24 hours.
•The running speed of cooling fans is changed according to the
temperature inside the projector.
•If the WARNING TEMP indicator blinks RED, see “WARNING
TEMP INDICATOR” in the user’s manual.
TURNING OFF THE PROJECTOR