E – ivImportant SafeguardsThese safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your projectorand to prevent fire and shock. Please read them carefully and heed allwarnings.Installation1. For best results, use your projector in a darkened room.2. Place the projector on a flat, level surface in a dry area away fromdust and moisture.3. Do not place your projector in direct sunlight, near heaters or heatradiating appliances.4. Exposure to direct sunlight, smoke or steam can harm internal com-ponents.5. Handle your projector carefully. Dropping or jarring can damage in-ternal components.6. Do not place heavy objects on top of the projector.7. If you wish to have the projector installed on the ceiling:a. Do not attempt to install the projector yourself.b. The projector must be installed by qualified technicians in order to ensureproper operation and reduce the risk of bodily injury.c. In addition, the ceiling must be strong enough to support the projectorand the installation must be in accordance with any local building codes.d. Please consult your dealer for more information.Power Supply1. The projector is designed to operate on a power supply of 100-120or 200-240 V 50/60 Hz AC. Ensure that your power supply fits thisrequirement before attempting to use your projector.2. Handle the power cable carefully and avoid excessive bending. Adamaged cord can cause electric shock or fire.3. If the projector is not to be used for an extended period of time,disconnect the plug from the power outlet.Cleaning1. Unplug the projector before cleaning.2. Clean the cabinet periodically with a damp cloth. If heavily soiled,use a mild detergent. Never use strong detergents or solvents suchas alcohol or thinner.3. Use a blower or lens paper to clean the lens, and be careful not toscratch or mar the lens.CAUTIONDo not unplug the power cable from the wall outlet under any oneof the following circumstances. Doing so can cause damage tothe projector:• While the Hour Glass icon appears.• While the message "Please wait a moment." appears. This messagewill be displayed after the projector is turned off.• Immediately after the power cable is plugged into the wall outlet (thePOWER indicator has not changed to a steady orange glow).• Immediately after the cooling fan stops working (The cooling fan con-tinues to work for ONE minute after the projector is turned off with thePOWER button).• While the POWER and the STATUS indicators are alternately flashing.CAUTION• Do not put the projector on its side when the lamp is turned on.Doing so may cause damage to the projector.• Before shipping this projector, remove the lens and attach the lenshood cap.The Lens Shift mechanism may encounter damage caused by improperhandling during transportation.Lamp Replacement• To replace the lamp, follow all instructions provided on page E-58.• Be sure to replace the lamp when the message "The Lamp hasreached the end of its usable life. Please replace the lamp."appears. If you continue to use the lamp after the lamp has reachedthe end of its usable life, the lamp bulb may shatter, and pieces ofglass may be scattered in the lamp case. Do not touch them as thepieces of glass may cause injury. If this happens, contact your NECdealer for lamp replacement.• Allow a minimum of ONE minute to elapse after turning off the pro-jector. Then disconnect the power cable and allow 60 minutes tocool the projector before replacing the lamp.Fire and Shock Precautions1. Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation and that vents are unob-structed to prevent the build-up of heat inside your projector. Allowat least 3 inches (10 cm) of space between your projector and awall.2. Prevent foreign objects such as paper clips and bits of paper fromfalling into your projector. Do not attempt to retrieve any objects thatmight fall into your projector. Do not insert any metal objects such asa wire or screwdriver into your projector. If something should fall intoyour projector, disconnect it immediately and have the object re-moved by a qualified NEC service personnel.3. Do not place any liquids on top of your projector.• Do not look into the lens while the projector is on. Serious damageto your eyes could result.• Keep any items such as magnifying glass out of the light path of theprojector. The light being projected from the lens is extensive, there-fore any kind of abnormal objects that can redirect light coming outof the lens, can cause unpredictable outcome such as fire or injuryto the eyes.• Do not cover the lens with the supplied lens cap or equivalent whilethe projector is on. Doing so can lead to melting of the cap andpossibly burning your hands due to the heat emitted from the lightoutput.4. When using a LAN cable:For safety, do not connect to the connector for peripheral devicewiring that might have excessive Voltage.