Basic Operation
Basic Operation
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Connect the projector's AC power cord into an AC
outlet. The POWER indicator becomes red.
Press the POWER ON/STAND-BY button on the
top control or on the remote control. The POWER
indicator becomes green and the cooling fans start
to operate. The preparation display appears on the
screen and the count down starts.
2
3
1
4
After the countdown, the input source that was
selected the last time and the Lamp mode status
icon (see page 47) appears 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.
Complete peripheral connections (with a computer,
VCR, etc.) before turning on the projector.
Turning On the Projector
To Enter a PIN code
Select a number by pressing the Point ▲▼ buttons,
and then press the Point
►
button to fix the number
and move the pointer. The number changes to "
". If
you fixed an incorrect number, move the pointer to the
number you want to correct by pressing the Point
◄
button, and then select the correct number by pressing
the Point ▲▼ buttons.
Repeat this step to complete entering a four-digit
number.
"134" is set as the initial PIN code at the factory.
After entering the four-digit number, move the pointer
to "Set" by pressing the Point
►
button. Press the
SELECT button so that you can start to operate the
projector.
If you entered an incorrect PIN code, "PIN code" and
the number (
) turns red. Enter the PIN code all
over again.
What is PIN code?
PIN (Personal Identification Number) 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 on pages 48 and
49 for locking operation of the projector with your PIN
code.
CAUTION ON HANDLING PIN CODE
If you forget your PIN code, the projector can no longer be started. Set a new PIN code with special care,
write it down in column on page 65 of this manual, and keep it at hand. Should the PIN code be missing
or forgotten, consult your dealer or service center.
The preparation display disappears after 30
seconds.
(See page 47 for Lamp mode.)
Selected Input Source and Lamp Mode
Lamp mode
After the OK icon
disappears, you can
operate the projector.
PIN Code Input Dialog Box
Note:Note:
• When the Input Search function is set
on On1 or On, the input signal will
be searched automatically (p.45)
• When the Logo select function is off,
the logo is not shown on the screen.
(p.4)
• When the "Countdown off" or "Off"
is selected in the Display function,
the countdown is not shown on the
screen. (p.4)
• During the countdown period, all
operations are invalid.
• If the correct PIN code number is
not input for three minutes after the
PIN code dialog box appeared, the
projector is turned off automatically.
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