20BASIC OPERATIONTURNING ON THE PROJECTORTURNING ON / OFF PROJECTORConnect the projector’s AC power cord into an AC outlet. TheLAMP indicator lights RED, and the READY indicator lightsGREEN.Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or onthe remote control. The LAMP indicator dims, and the coolingfans start to operate. The preparation display appears on thescreen and the countdown starts.231 16The preparation display disappears after 30 seconds.4 After the countdown, the input source that was selected thelast time and the Lamp control status icon (see page 41)appear on the screen.If the projector is locked with a PIN code, a PIN code InputDialog Box appears. Enter a PIN code as instructed below.Selected Input Source and Lamp controlComplete peripheral connections (with a computer, VCR, etc.)before turning on the projector.What is PIN code?PIN (Personal Identification Number) code is a security code thatallows the person who knows it to operate the projector. Setting aPIN code prevents unauthorized use of the projector.A PIN code consists of a four-digit number. Refer to the PIN codelock function in SETTING Menu on page 43 for locking operationof the projector with your PIN code.PointerPIN code Input Dialog BoxTo Enter a PIN codeSelect a number by pressing the POINT LEFT/RIGHT button andfix the number with the SELECT button. The number changes to“✳.” If you fixed a wrong number, move the pointer to “Set” or“Clear” once by pressing the POINT DOWN button, then return to“PIN code.” Enter the correct number.Repeat this step to complete entering a four-digit number.When the four-digit number is fixed, the pointer automaticallymoves to “Set.” Press the SELECT button so that you can start tooperate the projector.If you entered a wrong PIN code, “PIN code” and the number(✳✳✳✳) turn red and disappear. Enter a PIN code all over again.CAUTION ON HANDLING PIN CODEIf you forget your PIN code, the projector can nolonger be started. Take special care in setting a newPIN code; write down the number in a column onpage 60 of this manual and keep it at hand. Shouldthe PIN code be missing or forgotten, consult yourdealer or service center.After the OK icondisappears, you canoperate the projector.Lamp control status