25Connect the projector’s AC power cord into an ACoutlet. The POWER indicator lights green.Press the ON/STAND-BY button on the top control orthe ON button on the remote control. The LAMPindicator lights red and the cooling fans start to operate.The preparation display appears on the screen and thecount down starts.231 16The preparation display will disappearafter 30 seconds.4 After the countdown, the input source that wasselected the last time and the lamp control status icon(see page 54) appear on the screen.If the projector is locked with a PIN code, PIN codeinput dialog box will appear. Enter the PIN code asinstructed below.Selected Input Source and Lamp ControlComplete peripheral connections (with a computer,VCR, etc.) before turning on the projector.Lamp control statusWhat is PIN code?PIN (Personal Identification Number) code is a security codethat allows the person who knows it to operate theprojector. Setting a PIN code prevents unauthorized use ofthe projector.A PIN code consists of a four-digit number. Refer to the PINcode lock function in the Setting Menu on pages 60–61 forlocking operation of the projector with your PIN code.After the OK icon disappears,you can operate the projector.PIN Code Input Dialog BoxTurning On the ProjectorBasic OperationEnter a PIN codeUse the Point ed buttons or Number buttons on the remotecontrol to enter a number. Press the Point 8 button to fix thenumber and move the red frame pointer to the next box. Thenumber changes to “✳.” If you fixed an incorrect number,use the Point 7 button to move the pointer to the numberyou want to correct, and then enter the correct number.Repeat this step to complete entering a four-digit number.After entering the four-digit number, move the pointer to“Set.” Press the SELECT button so that you can start tooperate the projector.If you entered an incorrect PIN code, “PIN code” and thenumber (✳✳✳✳) will turn red for a moment. Enter the correctPIN code all over again.CAUTION ON HANDLING PIN CODEIf you forget your PIN code, the projector can nolonger be started. Take a special care in setting anew PIN code; write down the number in acolumn on page 81 of this manual and keep it athand. Should the PIN code be missing orforgotten, consult your dealer or service center.✔Notes:•When the Logo select function is set to “Off,”the logo will not be shown on the screen (p.55).•When the “Countdown off” or “Off” is selectedin the Display function, the countdown will notbe shown on the screen (p.57).•During the countdown period, all operations areinvalid.•If the correct PIN code number is not enteredwithin three minutes after the PIN code dialogbox appeared, the projector will be turned offautomatically.•The “1234” is set as the initial PIN code at thefactory.See page 54 for the Lamp control status.✔Note:•The Filter warning and Lamp replacement iconsmay appear on the screen depending on theusage state of the projector.