Turning On the Projector
Complete peripheral connections (with a computer,
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VCR, etc.) before turning on the projector.
Connect the projector's AC power cord into an AC
2
outlet. The LAMP/SHUTTER indicator lights red and the
POWER indicator lights green.
Press the ON/STAND-BY button on the side control
3
or the ON button on the remote control. The LAMP/
SHUTTER indicator dims and the cooling fans start to
operate. The preparation display appears on the screen
and the countdown starts.
After the countdown, the input source that was
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selected the last time and the Lamp control status icon
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.
Enter a PIN code
Use the Point
buttons on the side control or Number
ed
buttons on the remote control to enter a number.
When using side control
Use the Point
ed
buttons on the side control to select a
number. Press the Point
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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
can start to operate the projector.
When using remote control
Press the Number buttons on the remote control to enter a
number. 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
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.
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.
button to fix the number and
7
button to
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The preparation display will disappear after 30
seconds.
Selected Input Source and Lamp control
Lamp control status
✔
Note:
• The Lamp replacement icon and the Filter
replacement or the Filter cartridge replacement
icon may appear on the screen depending on the
usage state of the projector.
• When the filter cartridge replacement icon
keeps appearing on the screen at turning on the
projector for some time and no action is taken
to replace the filter cartridge, the projector will
be automatically shut down in 3 minutes after
turning on to protect the projector.
PIN code Input Dialog Box
After the OK icon
disappears, you can
operate the projector.
✔
Note:
• During the countdown period, all operations are
invalid.
• If the PIN code number is not entered within 3
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.
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 and keep it on hand. Should the
PIN code be missing or forgotten, consult
your dealer or service center.