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Connect the projector's AC power cord into an AC outlet.
The POWER indicator blinks red for a moment and then
turns to steady red.
Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or on
the remote control. The POWER indicator turns green
lighting and the cooling fans start to operate. The preparation
display appears on the screen and the countdown starts.
2
3
1
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The preparation display disappears after 20 seconds.
4
After the countdown, the input source that was last selected
and the Lamp mode status icon (see page 41) will appear on
the screen.
If the projector is locked with a PIN code, PIN code Input
Dialog Box appears. Enter the PIN code as instructed below.
(See page 41 for Lamp mode.)
Selected Input Source and Lamp Mode
Complete peripheral connections (with a computer, VCR,
etc.) before turning on the projector.
Lamp mode
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 PIN code lock function
in Setting on page 43 for locking the operation of the projector with your
PIN code.
Pointer
After the OK icon
disappears, you can
operate the projector.
PIN code Input Dialog Box
Turning On the Projector
Basic Operation
Enter a PIN code
Select a number by pressing the Point
7 8
buttons and fix the number
with the SELECT button. The number will change to "
✳
". If you fixed a
wrong number, move the pointer to "Set" or "Clear" once by pressing the
Point
d
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 will automatically move to
"Set". Press the SELECT button so that you can start to operate the
projector.
If you enter a wrong PIN code, "PIN code" and the number (
✳✳✳✳
) will
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 column on page
59 of this manual and keep it at hand. Should the PIN
code be missing or forgotten, consult your dealer or
service center.
Basic Oper
ation
