Basic Operation; Turning On The Projector - Sanyo PLC WM5500L Owner's Manual

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Complete peripheral connections (with a computer, VCR, etc.)
before 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.
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After the countdown, the input source that was selected the last
time and the Lamp control status icon (see page 57) appear on
the screen.
If the projector is locked with a PIN code, PIN code input dialog
box will appear.
Note:
• When the Logo select function is set to Off, the logo will not be
shown on the screen (p.52).
• When Countdown off or Off is selected in the Display function,
the countdown will not be shown on the screen (p.52).
• When the Input button function is set to Mode 3, the input signal
will be searched automatically (p.51).
• If you press the ON/STAND-BY button on the side control or
the remote control during the countdown period, you can skip
the countdown and go to the normal operations. In this case,
however, the brightness of the image needs some time to
stabilize after turning on the projector. The display may flicker
after turning on the lamp for the characteristics of the lamp. This
is normal operation and not a malfunction.
Enter a PIN code
Use the Point ▲▼ buttons on the side control or Number buttons on
the remote control to enter a number.
When using side control
Use the Point ▲▼ buttons on the side control to select a number.
Press the Point ► 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 ◄ 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.

Basic Operation

Turning On the Projector

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The preparation display will disappear after 30 seconds.
Selected Input Source and Lamp control
Input 1
RGB(PC analog)
Lamp control status
(See page 57 for Lamp control status.)
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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. 66-68, 81)
• When the Picture in Picture function is set to User 1-
5, User 1-5, Input source, Lamp control status, Lamp
replacement icon and Filter warning icon will appear on
the screen for 10 seconds.
PIN Code Input Dialog Box
After the OK icon disappears, you can operate the projector.
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Note:
• If the 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.