Sanyo PLC-XP100BKL - Manual (Page 23)

Turning On the Projector
Connect the projector’s AC power cord into an AC
outlet. The LAMP indicator lights red and the POWER
indicator lights green.
Press the ON/STAND-BY button on the side control
or the ON button on the remote control. The LAMP
indicator dims and the cooling fans start to operate.
The preparation display appears on the screen and the
countdown starts.
2
3
1
16
The preparation display will disappear after 30
seconds.
4 After the countdown, the input source that was
selected the last time and the Lamp control status icon
(see page 51) appear on the screen.
If the projector is locked with a PIN code, PIN code
Input Dialog Box will appear. Enter the PIN code as
instructed below.
Selected Input Source and Lamp control
Complete 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 that allows the person who knows it to operate the
projector. Setting a PIN code prevents unauthorized use of
the projector.
A PIN code consists of a four-digit number. Refer to the PIN
code lock function in the Setting Menu on page 53-54 for
locking operation of the projector with your PIN code.
PIN code Input Dialog Box
Enter a PIN code
CAUTION ON HANDLING PIN CODE
If you forget your PIN code, the projector
can no longer be started. Take special care
in setting a new PIN code; write down the
number in a column on page 76 of this
manual and keep it at hand. Should the
PIN code be missing or forgotten, consult
your dealer or service center.
After the OK icon
disappears, you can
operate the projector.
Lamp control status
See page 51 for the Lamp control status
✔ Note:
• The Lamp replacement icon and the Filter
replacement or the Filter cartridge replacement
icon may appear on the screen depending on the
usage state of the projector.
• When the filter cartridge replacement icon
keeps appearing on the screen at turning on the
projector for some time and no action is taken
to replace the filter cartridge, the projector will
be automatically shut down in 3 minutes after
turning on to protect the projector. (pp. 56-58, 70)
Use the Point ed buttons on the side control or Number
buttons on the remote control to enter a number.
When using side control
Use the Point ed buttons on the side control to select a
number. Press the Point 8 button to fix the number and
move the red frame pointer to the next box. The number
changes to “✳.” 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 to operate the projector.
When using remote control
Press the Number buttons on the remote control to enter
a number (p.14). When you complete entering a four-digit
number, the pointer moves to “Set.” Press the SELECT
button so that you can start to operate the projector.
If you fixed an incorrect number, use the Point 7 button to
move the pointer to the number you want to correct, and
then enter the correct number.
If you entered an incorrect PIN code, “PIN code” and the
number (✳✳✳✳) will turn red for a moment. Enter the
correct PIN code all over again.
✔ Note:
• When the Logo select function is set to “Off,” the
logo will not be shown on the screen (p.49).
• When the “Countdown off” or “Off” is selected
in the Display function, the countdown will not
be shown on the screen (p.48).
• During the countdown period, all operations are
invalid.
• If the correct PIN code number is not entered
within three minutes after the PIN code dialog
box appeared, the projector will be turned off
automatically.
• The “1234” is set as the initial PIN code at the
factory.
Basic Operation