Projecting An Image (Basic Operation; Turning On The Projector - NEC HT1100 User Manual

PROJECTING AN IMAGE (BASIC OPERATION)

This section describes how to turn on the projector and to project a
picture onto the screen.

Turning on the Projector

NOTE:
• When plugging in or unplugging the supplied power cable, make sure that the
main power switch is pushed to the off[O] position. Failure to do so may cause
damage to the projector.
• The projector has two power switches: main power switch and POWER but-
ton.
• The projector has a feature to prevent itself from being used by unauthorized
individuals. To use this feature, register your PC card as a protect key. See
"Security" on page E-36 for more details.
To turn on the main power to the projector, press the Main Power switch
to the ON position ( I ).
Before you turn on your projector, ensure that the computer or video
source is turned on and that your lens cap is removed.
Only after you press the POWER (ON/STAND BY) button on the projec-
tor cabinet or POWER button on the remote control for a minimum of 2
seconds will the power indicator turn to green and the projector become
ready to use.
Note on Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen)
When you first turn on the projector, you will get the Startup screen. This
screen gives you the opportunity to select one of the 18 menu languages.
1. Use the SELECT or button to select one of the 18 languages for
the menu.
POWER
LIGHT
COMPONENT
VIDEO S-VIDEO COMP.V
COMPUTER
COMP. DVI
ENTER
POWER
LIGHT
COMPONENT
VIDEO S-VIDEO COMP.V
COMPUTER
COMP. DVI
ENTER
MENU CANCEL
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2. Press the ENTER button to execute the selection.
3. The menu will be displayed in the language you have selected.
To close the menu, press the CANCEL button.
After this has been done, you can proceed to the menu operation.
If you want, you can select the menu language later. See "Language"
on page E-33.
When the Lamp mode is set to Eco, the Lamp indicator will light green.
If one of the following things happens, the projector will not turn on.
* If the internal temperature of the projector is too high, the projector
detects abnormal high temperature. In this condition the projector
will not turn on to protect the internal system. If this happens, wait for
the projector's internal components to cool down.
* When the lamp reaches its end of usable life, the projector will not
turn on. If this happens, replace the lamp.
* If the lamp fails to light, and if the STATUS indicator flashes on and
off in a cycle of six times, wait a full minute and then turn on the
power.
POWER
LIGHT
COMPONENT
VIDEO S-VIDEO COMP.V
COMPUTER
COMP. DVI
ENTER
MENU CANCEL
POWER
LIGHT
COMPONENT
VIDEO S-VIDEO COMP.V
COMPUTER
COMP. DVI
ENTER
MENU CANCEL