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SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUS
Register a password that you need to
enter when turning on the projector.
Press the [OK] button and
the password entry screen
will appear.
Enter a 4-digit password using [^], [>], [v],
and [] button enters 2, pressing the [v]
button enters 3, and pressing the [

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SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUS
Set a password in the projector. Once the
password is set, you will need to enter the
password each time you turn on the
projector.
The password function is not
used.
The password function is
used.
• Once a password is set in the
projector, a password entry screen
appears at power-on.  Enter a 4-
digit password using [^], [v], [] buttons. If the password is
valid, projection starts. If you enter
a wrong password three times, the
projector will be turned off.
• To...

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SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUS
You can select a language to be used in
the menu from 13 different languages.
Select a display language.
Select a language and press the
[OK] button and all words used in the
menu will be displayed in the
selected language.
English
German
French
Italian
Spanish
Portuguese
Swedish
Russian
Dutch
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Korean
Japanese
Selecting a 
Display Language
System settings
Language
You can reset menu item settings. The
system settings will be...

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SETTING UP FUNCTIONS USING MENUS
When you have changed the lamp, reset
the lamp counter that indicates the lamp
replacement timing.
• When the time of use is less than 1,000
hours
• When the time of use is 1,000 to 1,400
hours
• When the time of use is 1,400 hours or
longer
Resetting the 
Lamp Counter
 	

 

The lamp counter is reset.
Resetting of the lamp
counter is canceled.
Do not reset the lamp counter
except when you have replaced the
lamp. If reset, the lamp counter
cannot...

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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Projector
Clean the projector frequently to prevent dust from accumulating on the surface.
A dirty lens can affect the quality of the projected image.
• The main unit is very hot immediately after turning off the projector. Wait until
the projector cools down sufficiently before cleaning the projector. You may get
burned or injured.
• Before cleaning, be sure to remove the power plug from the AC outlet.
Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.
Cleaning the Projector Body...

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MAINTENANCE
Caution
Cover
Air filter
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Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter
An air filter is installed in the air intake vent on the bottom of the main body to protect the 
internal lens and mirror from dust. Should the air filter become clogged with dust, it will
block the air flow into the projector and causing an internal heat buildup which may cause
a problem.
• The main unit is very hot immediately after turning off the projector. Wait until
the projector cools down sufficiently before...

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MAINTENANCE
Replacing the Lamp
When the time of use of the lamp is 1400 hours or longer, the following message (two
types) is displayed for 10 seconds each time the projector is turned on.
• When the time of use is 1,400 to 1,500 hours
• When the time of use is 1,500 hours or longer
• This message will not appear again, if you select [No] in response to the
message Do you want to display this message again?.
• Check the time of use of the lamp in [Lamp counter] from the System settings
menu. (P74)
•...

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MAINTENANCE
Procedure for Replacing the Lamp
Turn off the projector and disconnect
the power plug from the AC outlet.
Allow the projector to cool for a least
1 hour.
Detach the lamp cover by loosening
a screw with a flathead screwdriver.
Loosen two screws, turn up the
handle, and remove the lamp.
Insert a new lamp as far as it will go
and secure it with two screws.
* After installation, be sure to turn
down the handle.
Install the lamp cover and tighten the
screw.
Turn on the projector.
Bring up the...

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Understanding the Warning Lamp 
Flash Patterns 
When an internal problem occurs, the WARNING lamp on the Control Panel flashes red.
 
When dealing with the problem, turn off the projector, wait until the cooling fan
stops, remove the power plug from the AC outlet.
Flash Pattern Meaning Countermeasure
One flash Abnormal 
temperatureThe temperature inside the projector is too high for
some reason or the outside air temperature is higher
than the specified one.
If the problem is inside...

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptoms and Solutions
No power
No image
Cause Countermeasure
The power cord is not connected prop-
erly.Check whether the power cord is connected properly.
(P26)
The power cord has just been con-
nected.After connecting the power plug, you cannot turn on the
projector before the [POWER] lights red. (P27)
You attempted to turn on the projector
immediately after turning it off.The projector cannot be turned on for about 90 seconds
after it is turned off. 
Wait for at least 90 seconds...
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