20Connect the projector's AC power cord into an AC outlet.The POWER indicator blinks red in a moment and lights red.Press the POWER button on the top control or on theremote control unit. The POWER indicator turns greenlighting and the cooling fans start to operate. Thepreparation display appears on the screen and the countdown starts.231 16The preparation display disappears after 30 seconds.4 After the count-down, the image level that was selected lastand the Lamp mode status icon (see page 44) appear on thescreen. (See page 44 for Lamp mode.)Selected Image Level and Lamp ModeComplete peripheral connections (with a computer, VCR,etc.) before turning on the projector.Lamp modeWhat is PIN code?PIN code is a security code using Personal Identification Number thatallows the person who knows it to operate the projector. Setting PIN codeprevents others except the specific users from operating the projector.A PIN code consists of a four-digit number. Refer to PIN code lockfunction in Setting on page 45 and 46 for locking operation of the projectorwith your PIN code.PointerAfter the OK icondisappears, you canoperate the projector.PIN code Input Dialog BoxTurning On the ProjectorBasic OperationEnter a PIN codeSelect a number by pressing the Point 7 8 button and fix the number withthe SET button. The number will change to "✳". If you fixed a wrongnumber, move the pointer to "Set" or "Clear" once by pressing the Point ddbutton, then return to "PIN code". Enter the correct number again.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 SET button so that you can start to operate the projector.If you entered a wrong PIN code, "PIN code" and the number (✳✳✳✳) willturn red and disappear. Enter a correct PIN code all over again.✔Note:If the projector is locked with a PIN code, PIN code Input Dialog Box will appear.Enter the PIN code as instructed below.