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Connect the projector’s AC power cord into an AC
outlet. The POWER indicator lights green.
Press the ON/STAND-BY button on the top control
or the ON button on the remote control. The LAMP
indicator lights red and the cooling fans start to operate.
The preparation display appears on the screen and the
count down starts.
2
3
1
16
The preparation display will disappear
after 30 seconds.
4
After the countdown, the input source that was
selected the last time and the lamp control status icon
(see page 49) appear on the screen.
If the projector is locked with a PIN code, PIN code
input dialog box will appear. Enter the PIN code as
instructed below.
Selected Input Source and Lamp Control
Complete peripheral connections (with a computer,
VCR, etc.) before turning on the projector.
Lamp control status
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 the Setting Menu on page
5
1 for
locking operation of the projector with your PIN code.
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
CAUTION ON HANDLING PIN CODE
If you forget your PIN code, the projector
can no longer be started. Take a special care
in setting a new PIN code; write down the
number in a column on page 76 of this manual
and keep it on hand. Should the PIN code be
missing or forgotten, consult your dealer or
service center.
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Note:
• When the Logo select function is set to “Off,”
the logo will not be shown on the screen (p.50).
• When the “Countdown off” or “Off” is selected
in the Display function, the countdown will not
be shown on the screen (p.52).
• During the countdown period, all operations
are invalid.
• If the PIN code number is not entered within
three minutes after the PIN code dialog box
appeared, the projector will be turned off
automatically.
• The “1234” is set as the initial PIN code at the
factory.
See page 49 for the Lamp control status.
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Note:
• The Filter warning and Lamp replacement
icons may appear on the screen depending
on the usage state of the projector.
Use the Point
ed
buttons on the top control or Number
buttons on the remote control to enter a number.
Use the Point
ed
buttons on the top control to select a
number. Press the Point
8
button to fix the number and
move the red frame pointer to the next box. The number
changes to “
✳
.” Repeat this step to complete entering
a four-digit number. After entering the four-digit number,
move the pointer to “Set.” Press the SELECT button so
that you start to operate the projector.
Press the Number buttons on the remote control to enter
a number (p.15). When you complete entering a four-digit
number, the pointer moves to “Set.” Press the SELECT
button so that you can start to operate the projector.
If you fixed an incorrect number, use the Point
7
button to
move the pointer to the number you want to correct, and
then enter the correct number.
If you entered an incorrect PIN code, “PIN code” and the
number (
✳✳✳✳
) will turn red for a moment. Enter the
correct PIN code all over again.
When using top control
When using remote control
