173. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)This section describes how to turn on the projector and to project a picture onto the screen. Turning on the ProjectorNOTE: Before turning on the projector, first connect the supplied power cable's three-pin plug to the AC IN of the projector, and thenconnect the other plug of the supplied power cable in the wall outlet. Make sure that the projector is in its standby mode and thepower indicator is glowing orange.1. Remove the lens cap.POWERSTATUSLAMPPOWERSTATUSLAMPPOWERSTATUSLAMPStandby Blinking Power OnSteady orange light Blinking greenlightSteady greenlightSee page 50 for more details.LAMPSTATUSPOWER SOURCE AUTO ADJ.ON/STAND BYUPPAGEOFFPOWERONPIC-MUTEDOWNFOCUSMENUCAUTION:Do not remove the lens cap by pulling on the string.Doing so can cause mechanical damage to the partaround the lens.2. Press the POWER (ON/STAND BY) button on the pro-jector cabinet or the POWER ON button on the remotecontrol for 1 second.The POWER indicator will turn to green and the projectorwill become ready to use.TIP:* Turning on the projector will instantly cause the Auto Focusfunction to operate. (→page 22)* When the key lock symbol ( ) is displayed at the bottomright of the menu, it means that the Control Panel Lock is turnedon. (→page 41)After you turn on your projector, ensure that the computeror video source is turned on and that your lens cap is re-moved.NOTE: When no signal is available, a blue or black screen is dis-played.When the projector displays a blue or black screen, the projector willautomatically switch to the Eco mode.The projector will return to the Normal mode once a signal is con-nected.NOTE: If you turn on the projector immediately after the lamp is turnedoff or when the temperature is high, the fans run without displayingan image for some time and then the projector will display the im-age.CAUTION:The projector cannot be turned off for 60 seconds af-ter the lamp is turned on and while the POWER indica-tor is blinking green.• Do not turn off the AC power during this period.Doing so could cause premature lamp failure.