42 - ENGLISH
Chapter 3 Basic Operation — Switching on/off the projector
Power indicator
Displays the status of the power. Check the <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)> status of the power indicator before operating the projector.
Power indicator <ON
(
G
)
/STANDBY
(
R
)
>
Indicator status
Status
No illumination or flashing
The main power is switched off.
Red
Lit
The power is switched off. (Standby mode.)
Projection will start if the power on <
b
> button is pressed.
r
f
The projector may not operate when the lamp indicators <LAMP1>/<LAMP2> or
temperature indicator <TEMP> is flashing. (
x
page 110)
Green
Lit
Projecting.
Orange
Lit
The projector is preparing to switch off the power.
The power is switched off after a while. (Changes to the standby mode.)
Note
r
f
When the power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)> lamp is lit in orange, the fan is turning and the projector is cooling.
r
f
The projector consumes power even in standby mode (power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)> is lit in red).
Refer to “Power consumption” (
x
page 128) for the power consumption.
r
f
The power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)> will flash in green if a remote control signal is received.
r
f
The power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)> will flash slowly in green while the shutter is closed. (
x
page 47)
r
f
If the power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)> is flashing in red, consult your dealer.
Switching on the projector
3)
3)
2)
1)
To use a projection lens that is an optional accessory, attach the lens before switching on the projector. (
x
page 35)
Remove the lens cover first.
1)
Connect the power plug to an outlet.
r
f
(AC 220 V - 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz)
2)
Press the <ON> side of the <MAIN POWER>
switch to turn on the power.
r
f
The power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)> will light in red,
and the projector will enter the standby mode.
3)
Press the power on <
b
> button.
r
f
The power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)> will light in green
and the image will soon be projected on the screen.
Note
r
f
If the projector is switched on at about 0°C (32°F), a warm-up period of approximately five minutes may be necessary until a projection is
displayed.
The temperature indicator <TEMP> is lit during the warm-up period. When the warm-up is completed, the temperature indicator <TEMP>
turns off and the projection starts. Refer to “Managing the indicated problems” (
x
page 110) for the indicator status.
r
f
If the operating environment temperature is low and warm-up takes more than 5 minutes, the projector will judge that a problem has
occurred and the power will automatically be set to stand-by. If this happens, increase the operating environment temperature to 0°C (32°F)