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Getting Started
Setting up
Projection method
You can use the projector with any of the following 4 projection methods.\
 To set the desired method in the projector.
 
JMounting on the ceiling and  
projecting forward 
JSetting on a desk/floor and 
 
projecting from rear
(Using translucent screen)
Menu ÛMethod
PROJECTION  METHOD FRONT/CEILINGMenu ÛMethod
PROJECTION  METHOD REAR/DESK
 
JMounting on the ceiling and  
projecting from rear
(Using translucent screen)
 
JSetting on a desk/floor and 
 
projecting forward
Menu ÛMethod
PROJECTION  METHOD REAR/CEILINGMenu ÛMethod
PROJECTION  METHOD FRONT/DESK
Refer to “PROJECTION METHOD” of “PROJECTION SETUP menu” (
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Æpages 57) for details.
Attention
For optimum viewing quality, install the projector in a location where screen exposure to outside light, light from light fixtures 
 
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or other light is at a minimum. Also draw the curtains, close blinds and turn off light fixtures. 
Do not use the projector installed vertically or tilted right or left. U\
se under such conditions could result in equipment 
 
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damage.
The projector must be installed so that its inclination to the horizonta\
l plane is ±30° or less. 
 
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Installing the projector at an inclination that exceeds 30° may reduce product life or result in   
 
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malfunction.
Parts for ceiling mount (Optional)
You can install the projector on the ceiling using the optional ceiling mount bracket (ET-PKF110H: for high ceiling, 
ET-PKF110S½ for low ceiling). Use only the ceiling mount brackets specified for this projector.
 
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Refer to the installation manual for the ceiling mount bracket when you \
install the bracket and the projector. 
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Be sure to consult your dealer when using the ceiling mount bracket for \
the PT-F300U/PT-FW300U (ET- 
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PKF100H for high ceilings or ET-PKF100S for low ceilings).
Attention To ensure projector performance and security, installation of the ceiling mount bracket must be carried by your 
 
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dealer or a qualified technician.
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Getting Started
Screen size and throw distance
Place the projector referring 
to the diagram on the right 
and the figures of throwing 
distance. You can adjust the 
display size 
L (LW/LT)
Screen L (LW/LT)
SW
Screen
SH
SW
SD
Projected image
SH
L (LW/LT) *1Projection distance (m)
SH Height of the projection area (m)
SW Width of the projection area (m) SD Diagonal length of the projection area (m)
LW : Minimum distance 
*1 : 
LT : Maximum distance
Attention
Before installing, please read “Precautions for Use” (
 
zÆ pages 12 to 15)
 
JProjection distance for PT-FW430U
(All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.)
Projection size
For 4:3 aspect ratio For 16:9 aspect ratioFor 16:10 aspect ratio
Screen diagonal (SD) Minimum 
distance (LW) Maximum 
distance (LT) Minimum 
distance (LW) Maximum 
distance (LT) Minimum 
distance (LW) Maximum 
distance (LT)
0.84 m(33") -2.1 m(6.89') -1.9 m(6.23') -1.8 m(5.91')
1.02 m(40") 1.3 m(4.27') 2.6 m(8.53') 1.2 m(3.94') 2.3 m(7.55') 1.1 m(3.61') 2.3 m(7.55')
1.27 m(50") 1.6 m(5.25') 3.2 m(10.50') 1.5 m(4.92') 2.9 m(9.51') 1.4 m(4.59') 2.8 m(9.19')
1.52 m(60") 1.9 m(6.23') 3.9 m(12.80') 1.7 m(5.58') 3.5 m(11.48') 1.7 m(5.58') 3.4 m(11.15')
1.78 m(70") 2.3 m(7.55') 4.5 m(14.76') 2.0 m(6.56') 4.1 m(13.45') 2.0 m(6.56') 4.0 m(13.12')
2.03 m(80") 2.6 m(8.53') 5.2 m(17.06') 2.3 m(7.55') 4.7 m(15.42') 2.3 m(7.55') 4.6 m(15.09')
2.29 m(90") 2.9 m(9.51') 5.8 m(19.03') 2.6 m(8.53') 5.3 m(17.39') 2.6 m(8.53') 5.1 m(16.73')
2.54 m(100") 3.2 m(10.50') 6.5 m(21.33') 2.9 m(9.51') 5.9 m(19.36') 2.9 m(9.51') 5.7 m(18.70')
3.05 m(120") 3.9 m(12.80') 7.8 m(25.59') 3.5 m(11.48') 7.1 m(23.29') 3.4 m(11.15') 6.9 m(22.64')
3.81 m(150") 4.9 m(16.08') 9.8 m(32.15') 4.4 m(14.44') 8.8 m(28.87') 4.3 m(14.11') 8.6 m(28.21')
5.08 m(200") 6.5 m(21.33') 13.0 m(42.65') 5.9 m(19.36') 11.8 m(38.71') 5.7 m(18.70') 11.5 m(37.73')
6.35 m(250") 8.2 m(26.90') 16.3 m(53.48') 7.4 m(24.28') 14.7 m(48.23') 7.2 m(23.62') 14.3 m(46.92')
7.62 m(300") 9.8 m(32.15') 19.5 m(63.98') 8.9 m(29.20') 17.7 m(58.07') 8.6 m(28.21') 17.2 m(56.43')
Any other projection distance can be obtained according to the screen di\
mensions (m) using the following 
calculations.
The distance is shown in units of meters. (The calculated distance may \
contain a certain error.)
If the screen dimensions are written as “SD",
For 4:3 aspect ratio For 16:9 aspect ratio For 16:10 aspect ratio
Screen height (SH) = SD(m) × 0.6 = SD(m) × 0.490= SD(m) × 0.530
Screen width (SW) = SD(m) × 0.8 = SD(m) × 0.872= SD(m) × 0.848
Minimum distance (LW) = 1.3346 × SD(m)  -  0.052 = 1.1693 × SD(m)  -  0.045 = 1.1378 × SD(m)  -  0.046
Maximum distance (LT) = 2.5709 × SD(m)  -  0.052 = 2.3307 × SD(m)  -  0.061 = 2.2677 × SD(m)  -  0.061
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Getting Started
 
JProjection distance for PT-FX400U
(All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.)
Projection size
For 4:3 aspect ratio For 16:9 aspect ratio
Screen diagonal (SD) Minimum distance
(LW) Maximum distance
(LT) Minimum distance
(LW) Maximum distance
(LT)
0.84 m(33") -1.9 m(6.23') -2.1 m(6.89')
1.02 m(40") 1.2 m(3.94')2.3 m(7.55')1.3 m(4.27')2.5 m(8.20')
1.27 m(50") 1.5 m(4.92')3.0 m(9.84')1.7 m(5.58')3.2 m(10.50')
1.52 m(60") 1.8 m(5.91')3.6 m(11.81') 2.0 m(6.56')3.8 m(12.47')
1.78 m(70") 2.1 m(6.89')4.2 m(13.78') 2.3 m(7.55')4.5 m(14.76')
2.03 m(80") 2.4 m(7.87')4.8 m(15.75') 2.7 m(8.86')5.2 m(17.06')
2.29 m(90") 2.7 m(8.86')5.4 m(17.72') 3.0 m(9.84')5.8 m(19.03')
2.54 m(100") 3.0 m(9.84')6.0 m(19.68') 3.3 m(10.83')6.5 m(21.33')
3.05 m(120") 3.6 m(11.81')7.2 m(23.62') 4.0 m(13.12')7.8 m(25.59')
3.81 m(150") 4.5 m(14.76')9.0 m(29.53')5.0 m(16.40')9.8 m(32.15')
5.08 m(200") 6.1 m(20.01')12.0 m(39.37') 6.6 m(21.65')13.1 m(42.98')
6.35 m(250") 7.6 m(24.93')15.1 m(49.54') 8.3 m(27.23')16.4 m(53.81')
7.62 m(300") 9.1 m(29.86')18.1 m(59.38') 10.0 m(32.81')19.7 m(64.63')
Any other projection distance can be obtained according to the screen di\
mensions (m) using the following 
calculations.
The distance is shown in units of meters. (The calculated distance may \
contain a certain error.)
If the screen dimensions are written as “SD",
For 4:3 aspect ratio For 16:9 aspect ratio
Screen height (SH) = SD(m) × 0.6 = SD(m) × 0.490
Screen width (SW) = SD(m) × 0.8 = SD(m) × 0.872
Minimum distance (LW) = 1.2008 × SD(m)  -  0.049 = 1.3071 × SD(m)  -  0.053
Maximum distance (LT) = 2.3780 × SD(m)  -  0.05 = 2.3465 × SD(m)  -  0.055
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Getting Started
Adjusting front adjustable feet
You can turn the front adjustable feet to extend them. You can turn them in the opposite direction to contract 
them.
(You can adjust the projection angle vertically.)
Attention
Heated air comes out of the air exhaust port while the lamp is lit. Do n\
ot touch the air exhaust port directly when you adjust 
 
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the front adjustable feet.
If keystone distortion occurs on the projected image, perform “KEYSTONE” from the “Position” menu. (
 
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Æpage 42)
Note
Screw up the adjustable feet, and an audible click will be heard as the \
limit.
 
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Adjustable range
Front adjustable feet : 19 mm(3/4")
Adjusting the position using the lens shift function
If the projector is not positioned right in front of the center of the s\
creen, you can adjust the projected image 
position by moving the lens shift lever within the shift range of the le\
ns.
Adjusting the lens shift 
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1 
)  Screw the lens shift lever as shown   
(counterclockwise) to unlock.
Adjust the projection moving the lens shift lever.
2  ) 
Move the lens shift lever to adjust the projected image position.
 (Shows the example of the projector on the floor projecting forward)
Horizontal shift
 
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In accordance with the position of the screen and the projector, shift the lens shift lever right or left.
Shifting the lens 
shift lever to the
direction A Shifting the lens 
shift lever to the
direction 
B
PT-FW430U  : Up to about 24 % of the projection
PT-FX400U   : Up to about 27 % of the projection
ScreenDirection 
A
Direction B
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Vertical shift 
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In accordance with the position of the screen and the projector, shift the lens shift lever up or down.
Shifting the lever
to the direction C Shifting the lever
to the direction D
PT-FW430 U: 
Up to about 51 % of the projection
PT-FX400 U: 
Up to about 50 % of the projection
Screen
Direction  C
 Direction D
3  )  Screw the lens shift lever as shown (clockwise) to lock.
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Getting Started
Projector location range 
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You can adjust the location of the projector within following limits.
For the screen height (SH) and the screen width (SV), 
see “Screen size and throw distance” (
Æpage 22)
Settable range of the projector,  
 
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when the screen position is fixed
Shift range of the screen, when the projector position is fixed
 
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● PT-FW430U  (16:10) ●PT-FX400U
FILTER TEMPENTERRETURN
MENUINPUT SELECTLAMP
ON（ G）
 STANDB Y（ R）
Screen without lens shiftScreen without lens shift
Shift range
Projector
FILTER TEMPENTERRETURN
MENUINPUT SELECTLAMP
ON（ G）
 STANDB Y（ R）
Screen without lens shift
Projector
Shift range
Lens shift direction Limit of adjustment
Horizontal (H) Up to 24 % of the screen width (SW)
Vertical (V) Up to 51 % of the screen height (SH)Lens shift direction Limit of adjustment
Horizontal (H) Up to 27 % of the screen width (SW)
Vertical (V) Up to 50 % of the screen height (SH)
Note
When the projector is located right in front of the screen and the lens shift lever is centered, you will get the best quality of 
 
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the projection image.
When the lens shift lever is at the horizontal limit of the shift range,\
 you cannot move the lever to the vertical limit, likewise 
 
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when the lens shift lever is at the vertical limit of the shift range, y\
ou cannot move the lever to the horizontal limit.
When the projector is tilted and you adjust KEYSTONE, the center of the screen and the lens need to be realigned.
 
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FILTER
TEMP
LAMP
ON
（G
）
 STANDB Y
（ R
）
H
V
SH SW Lens center
Projector
Screen
Ve
rtical center of screen Placement
¢Lens center £
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Getting Started
Connections
Before connecting to the projector
Read carefully the instruction manual for the device to be connected. 
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Turn off the power switch of the devices before connecting cables. 
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If any connection cable is not supplied with the device, or if no option\
al cable is available for connection of the  
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device, prepare a necessary system connection cable to suit the device.
Video signals containing too much jitter may cause the images on the scre\
en to randomly wobble or wafture.  
 
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In this case, a time base corrector (TBC) must be connected.
The projector accepts the following signals: VIDEO, S-VIDEO, analog-RGB \
(with TTL sync. Level) and digital 
 
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signals.
Some computer models are not compatible with the projector.
 
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When using long cables to connect with each of equipment to the projector , there is a possibility that the image  
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will not be output correctly unless a compensator is used.
For details on what video signals the projector supports, see “List o\
f compatible signals”. (
 
zÆpage 83)
Connecting example
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Attention
When connecting with a video deck, be sure to use the one with a built-i\
n time base corrector (TBC) or use a TBC between 
 
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the projector and the video deck.
If nonstandard burst signals are connected, the image may be distorted. \
If this is the case, connect a TBC between the 
 
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projector and the video deck.
Note
Use only HDMI High Speed cables that comply with the HDMI standard. Use \
of HDMI cables that do not conform to the 
 
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HDMI standard may fail to display an image at all, cause image flicker and other problems. 
It is possible to connect the HDMI input terminal with an external devic\
e having a DVI terminal using an HDMI/DVI 
 
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conversion cable, but with some devices the images may not appear or oth\
er problems may occur. (
Æpage 50)
It is possible to connect the DVI-I input terminal with an HDMI- or DVI-I compliant device, but with some devices the images 
 
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may not appear or other problems may be encountered in operation. (
Æpage 50)
When [AUDIO IN SELECT] is not set correctly, sound may not be heard and other problems may occur. (
 
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Æpage 61)
This projector does not support the Viera link (HDMI).
 
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Use a computer input terminal or DVI-I terminal to input YP
 
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BPR signals.
The DVI-I input terminal (digital signal input ) supports only a singl\
e link.
 
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For the specifications of the RGB signals that can be applied from the PC, refer to “List of compatible signals”. (
 
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Æpage 83)
If your computer has the resume feature (last memory), the computer ma\
y not function properly until the resume capability 
 
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is disabled.
When the SYNC ON GREEN signal is input, do not input sync signals to the\
 SYNC/HD and VD terminals.
 
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When using the DVI-I input terminal (digital signal input ), EDID settings may be required for some connected devices. 
 
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(
Æpage 50)
See “Network operation” in the instruction manual on the supplied \
CD-ROM for the details of wired LAN and wireless 
 
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communication between the projector and the computer.
Audio system
Video deck 
(TBC built-in)
ORBlue ray disk player with HDMI 
terminal
Control computer
Computer (Digital)
Control computer
Computer
Computer (Analog)
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Basic Operation
Powering ON/OFF
Connecting the power cord
Be sure to Insert the attached power cord securely to its base to preven\
t it from coming off.
Before connecting the power cord, confirm that the MAIN POWER switch is in the “ 
 ” (OFF) position.
 
JInstallation
Insert the plug securely until its right 
and left claw click.
 
JRemoval
Remove the power cord from the 
electrical outlet while pressing the 
knobs on its sides.
Power indicator
The power indicator informs you the status of the power. Confirm the status of the  before 
operating the projector.
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Power indicator
Indicator status Status
No illumination or flashing The MAIN POWER is switched off.
RED Lit
The power is switched off (When [STANBY MODE] is set to [ECO]).
Press the POWER (
) button to start the projection.
When the LAMP or TEMP indicator is flashing, you cannot operate. (
Æpage 68)
Flashing The power is switched off (When [STANDBY MODE] is set to [NORMAL]).
Press the POWER (
) button to start the projection.
When the LAMP or TEMP indicator is flashing, you cannot operate. (
Æpage 68)
GREEN Flashing
The power is switched on and the projector is getting ready to project.
Projection will start momentarily.
Lit Projecting.
ORANGE Lit
The projector is getting ready to be switched off.
The power will be switched off (standby mode) momentarily.
Flashing The POWER (
) button is pressed while the projector is getting ready to be 
switched off.
Projection will start momentarily.
Note
When the projector is getting ready to be switched off ( is lit in orange), the internal cooling fan is 
 
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operating to cool the projector.
It may take a while to start the projection if the 
 
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POWER () button is pressed while the projector is getting ready to be 
switched off.
Electricity is consumed even when the power is off ( is lit in red).
 
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Basic Operation
Remove the lens cover before turning on the projector. 
Connect the power plug to the outlet.
1  ) 
(AC100 V-240 V    50 Hz-60 Hz)
Press the [ON] side of the  switch to turn on the power.
Soon, the  lights red or blinks 
and the projector enters standby mode.
Press the Power (
3  ) ) button.
 lamp illuminates in green and 
soon the image is projected on the screen.
Note
In the [SECURITY] menu, check that [CONTROL 
 
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PANEL] (when operating from the projector) or [REMOTE 
CONTROLLER] (when using the remote control) in the 
[CONTROL DEVICE SETUP] is set to [ENABLE].  
(
Æpage 66) 
You must enter a password to make settings in the 
[SECURITY] menu. (
Æpage 64)
The lamp makes a low frizzling sound when lit which is 
 
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normal and not a malfunction. 
During video projection, the cooling fan turns making a 
 
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sound. Fan sound may change with ambient temperature 
and becomes louder when the lamp is lit. 
When the lamp is turned off and immediately turned back 
 
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on again, the video may temporarily flicker slightly at the 
start of projection due to lamp characteristics but this is 
not a malfunction. 
When [ECO] is selected in [STANDBY MODE] (
 
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Æpage 
59) in [ECO MANAGEMENT] under the “PROJECTOR 
SETUP menu”, the initial image may appear about 10 
seconds later than when set to [NORMAL]. 
If the direct power function was used to set the MAIN 
 
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POWER switch to [OFF] during projection and [LAST 
MEMORY] had been selected under [INITIAL START UP] 
in the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu, the next time the 
 switch is set to [ON] when the power 
plug is connected to an AC outlet, the  
will soon light green and an image will be projected. 
Making adjustment and 
selection
It is recommended that the images are projected 
continuously for at least 30 minutes before the focus 
is adjusted.
Set the initial settings. (
4  ) Æpage 16)
The screen to set the display language and 
the [INITIAL SETTING] menu screen to set 
other initial settings will appear when you turn 
on the power for the first time after purchase 
or when you perform [PROJECTOR SETUP] - 
[INITIALIZE ALL]. (
Æpage 63)
Select the input signal by pressing 
5  ) 
the , , , , or  
button or the  
button.
Adjust the projection angle. 
6  ) 
(
Æpage 24)
You can adjust the projection angle upward by 
extending the front adjustable feet.
 2)
 
1)
 6)  
5)
 4)
  3) 3)
5)
4)
Powering up the projector
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Basic Operation
Press the POWER (
1  ) ) button.
The “POWER OFF” confirmation screen appears.
Pressing any button other than the POWER  
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() button or leaving the projector idle for 
10 seconds will clear the “POWER OFF” 
confirmation screen. 
Pressing the POWER (
2  ) ) button 
again will turn off the lamp, a beep 
sound will be heard and projection 
stops. 
The cooling fan will continue turning and the  
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 will light orange. Wait until 
the  turns red. 
When [STANDBY MODE] is set to [NORMAL], 
 
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the  will blink red. 
The beep sound heard when pressing the 
 
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POWER () button can be turned "ON" 
or "OFF" with the "AUDIO SETTING" in the 
"PROJECTOR SETUP" menu. (
Æpage 61)
When the  is red, 
3  ) 
set the  switch to 
[OFF] to turn the projector off. 
Note
Do not turn on the power immediately after turning it  
z
off.
The lamp may not light when you turn on the power 
while the luminous lamp is in cooling state after the 
power is turned off. Turn the power on after the  lights in red. If you turn the power on while the 
temperature of the lamp is high, it may shorten the lamp 
life.
The projector consumes power when you turn off the 
 
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projector pressing [OFF] on the remote control while the 
 of the projector is [ON]. For details on 
power consumption, see “Power consumption” in the 
“Specifications”. (
Æpage 85)
In the [SECURITY] menu, check that [CONTROL 
 
z
PANEL] (when operating from the projector) or [REMOTE 
CONTROLLER] (when using the remote control) in the 
[CONTROL DEVICE SETUP] is set to [ENABLE].  
(
Æpage 66)
Direct power off function
Even if you turn the  switch [OFF] 
during projection or just after the lamp turns off, the 
cooling fan will continue to rotate using internally 
stored power. In cases where the  
switch is not easily accessible, such as during ceiling 
mount, you can safely turn off the power by using 
the power breaker switch. This function also works 
if a power outage occurs or if the power cable is 
accidentally disconnected from the outlet right after 
turning the power off.
Note
If projection was stopped by turning the power breaker 
 
z
switch off and you turn the power breaker back on, the 
 will light in green and projection will 
start again. (Only when the [INITIAL START UP] is set to 
[LAST MEMORY] or [ON]. (
Æpage 56))
When the lamp has been cooled by the direct power off 
 
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function, it sometimes takes longer than usual for the 
lamp to light up again.
While the cooling fan is operating, do not place the 
 
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projector inside a box or bag.
Powering off the projector
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3)
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