Basic OperationSwitching the projector on/offENGLISH - 21Before switching on the projector, make sure the mains lead and all the other devices are connected correctly.See “Connections” on page 19 and “Mains lead” on page 20.Q By control panel operationMake sure CONTROL PANEL in OPTION menu isset to VALID. The POWER button is locked toprevent malfunction and the POWER LOCKindicator lights in red.1. Press the RELEASE button.The POWER LOCK indicator goes off.Without any operation in 10 seconds, thePOWER button will be locked again.2. Press the POWER button in 10 seconds.The POWER button beeps once.3. The POWER indicator flashes in green severaltimes.4. The POWER indicator lights in green and displaysthe startup logo for 30 seconds.When the STARTUP LOGO in OPTION menu is setto OFF, the startup logo will not be displayed. See“STARTUP LOGO” on page 37.Q By remote control operation1. Press the POWER button.2. The POWER indicator flashes in green severaltimes.3. The POWER indicator lights in green and displaysthe startup logo for 30 seconds.When the STARTUP LOGO in OPTION menu is setto OFF, the startup logo will not be displayed. See“STARTUP LOGO” on page 37.Q By direct power on functionYou can switch on the projector by connecting themains lead. See “Direct power on function” onpage 20.Switching on the projectorFUNCTIONMENU RETURNINPUT SELECTRELEASERELEASE11(2 - 3)(1)NOTE:• When starting up the projector, some small rattling or tinkling sound may be heard, or the display may flicker for thecharacteristics of the lamp. Those are normal and will not affect the performance of the projector.• When the internal cooling fan is operating, some, operational sound may be heard. The loudness of the operational sounddepends on the external temperature.• If the projector is switched on again while the internal cooling fan is still operating by the internal power supply, it may takea while to start the projection.• Operating the control panel buttons with covered hand, such as plastered or gloved, may result in fail.