21. Introduction Introduction to the ProjectorThis section introduces you to your new projector and describes the features and controls.Congratulations on Your Purchase of the ProjectorThis projector is one of the very best projectors available today. The projector enables you to project precise imagesup to 300 inches across (measured diagonally) from your PC or Mac computer (desktop or notebook), VCR, DVDplayer, or document camera.You can use the projector on a tabletop or cart, you can use the projector to project images from behind the screen,and the projector can be permanently mounted on a ceiling*1. The remote control can be used wirelessly.*1 Do not attempt to mount the projector on a ceiling yourself.The projector must be installed by qualified technicians in order to ensure proper operation and reduce the riskof bodily injury.In addition, the ceiling must be strong enough to support the projector and the installation must be in accordancewith any local building codes. Please consult your dealer for more information.Features you’ll enjoy:• Quick start (3 seconds*2), Quick Power Off, Direct Power Off3 seconds*2 after turning on the power, the projector is ready to display PC or video images.The projector can be put away immediately after the projector is powered down. No cool down period is requiredafter the projector is turned off from the remote control or cabinet control panel.The projector has a feature called “Direct Power Off”. This feature allows the projector to be turned off (even whenprojecting an image) by using the Main Power Switch or disconnecting the AC power supply.To turn off the AC power supply when the projector is powered on, use a power strip equipped with a switch anda breaker.*2 The quick start time is only when [STANDBY MODE] is set to [NORMAL] in the on-screen message.• 0.2 W (100-130 V AC)/0.4 W (200-240 V AC) in standby condition with energy saving technologySelecting [POWER-SAVING] for [STANDBY MODE] from the menu can put the projector in power-saving modethat consumes only 0.2 W (100-130 V AC)/0.4 W (200-240 V AC).• Carbon MeterThis feature will show energy-saving effect in terms of CO2 emission reduction (kg) when the projector’s [ECOMODE] is set to [AUTO ECO], [NORMAL], or [ECO].The amount of CO2 emission reduction will be displayed in the confirmation message at the time of power-off andin the INFO of the on-screen menu.• Lamp life up to 10000 hours*3Using in Eco Mode (ECO) allows you to prolong the projector’s lamp life up to 10000 hours (up to 5000 hours inECO MODE OFF).*3 M361X/M311W: 8000 hours (up to 4000 hours in ECO MODE OFF).• HDMI input port provides digital signalThe HDMI input provides HDCP compatible digital signals. The HDMI input also supports audio signal.• 10 W built-in speaker for an integrated audio solutionPowerful 10 watt monaural speaker provides volume need for large rooms.
