Connect the projector’s AC power cord into an AC outlet. TheLAMP indicator lights red and the POWER indicator lightsgreen.Press the ON/STAND-BY button on the side control or the ONbutton on the remote control. The LAMP indicator dims and thecooling fans start to operate. The preparation display appearson the screen and the countdown starts.1The preparation display will disappear after 30 seconds.4 After the countdown, the input source that was selected the lasttime and the Lamp control status icon (see page 57) appear onthe screen.Selected Input Source and Lamp controlComplete peripheral connections (with a computer, VCR, etc.)before turning on the projector.Note:• The Lamp replacement icon and the Filter replacementor the Filter cartridge replacement icon may appearon the screen depending on the usage state of theprojector.• When the filter cartridge replacement icon keepsappearing on the screen at turning on the projector forsome time and no action is taken to replace the filtercartridge, the projector will be automatically shut downin 3 minutes after turning on to protect the projector.(pp. 66-68, 81)• When the Picture in Picture function is set to User 1-5, User 1-5, Input source, Lamp control status, Lampreplacement icon and Filter warning icon will appear onthe screen for 10 seconds.Basic Operation16(See page 57 for Lamp control status.)Lamp control statusInput 1RGB(PC analog)If the projector is locked with a PIN code, PIN code input dialogbox will appear.Note:• When the Logo select function is set to Off, the logo will not beshown on the screen (p.52).• When Countdown off or Off is selected in the Display function,the countdown will not be shown on the screen (p.52).• When the Input button function is set to Mode 3, the input signalwill be searched automatically (p.51).• If you press the ON/STAND-BY button on the side control orthe remote control during the countdown period, you can skipthe countdown and go to the normal operations. In this case,however, the brightness of the image needs some time tostabilize after turning on the projector. The display may flickerafter turning on the lamp for the characteristics of the lamp. Thisis normal operation and not a malfunction.After the OK icon disappears, you can operate the projector.PIN Code Input Dialog BoxNote:• If the PIN code number is not entered within threeminutes after the PIN code dialog box appeared, theprojector will be turned off automatically.• The "1234" is set as the initial PIN code at the factory.Enter a PIN codeUse the Point ▲▼ buttons on the side control or Number buttons onthe remote control to enter a number.When using side controlUse the Point ▲▼ buttons on the side control to select a number.Press the Point ► button to fix the number and move the redframe pointer to the next box. The number changes to . Repeatthis step to complete entering a four-digit number. After enteringthe four-digit number, move the pointer to “Set”. Press theSELECT button so that you can start to operate the projector.When using remote controlPress the Number buttons on the remote control to enter a number(p.14). When you complete entering a four-digit number, thepointer moves to “Set”. Press the SELECT button so that you canstart to operate the projector.If you fixed an incorrect number, use the Point ◄ button to movethe pointer to the number you want to correct, and then enter thecorrect number.If you entered an incorrect PIN code, “PIN code” and the number() will turn red for a moment. Enter the correct PIN code allover again.Turning On the Projector