36 Maintenance
To obtain the lamp hour information:
1. Go to
SYSTEM SETUP: ADVANCED
>
Light Source Information
and press
OK
. The
LIGHT SOURCE INFORMATION
page appears.
2. Press
to select
Lamp Timer
and press
OK
. The
Lamp Timer
information is displayed.
You can also get the lamp hour information on the
INFORMATION
menu.
Extending lamp life
• Setting the
Light Mode
Go to
PICTURE
>
Advanced
>
Light Mode
and press / or press
LIGHT MODE
on the
remote control to select a suitable lamp power from among the provided modes.
Setting the projector in
Economic
or
SmartEco
mode extends lamp life.
• Setting
Auto Off
This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set
period of time to prevent unnecessary waste of lamp life.
To set
Auto Off
, go to
SYSTEM SETUP: BASIC
>
Auto Off
and press / .
Timing of replacing the lamp
When the
Lamp indicator
lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp,
please consult your dealer or go to
http://www.BenQ.com
before installing a new lamp. An old lamp
may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode.
The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp.
Lamp mode
Description
Normal
Provides full lamp brightness
Economic
Lowers brightness to extend the lamp life and decreases the fan noise
SmartEco
Adjusts the lamp power automatically depending on the content brightness level
• The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions, selected
input signal contrast/brightness settings, and is directly proportional to projection distance.
• The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications. This is
normal and expected behavior.
• The
LAMP indicator light
and
TEMPerature warning light
will light up if the lamp becomes too hot. Turn
the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes. If the Lamp or Temp indicator still lights up after turning
the power back on, please contact your dealer. See
Install a new lamp for optimal performance. If the projector is
normally run with
Economic
selected (See
), you may continue to operate the
projector until the next hour lamp warning appears.
Press
OK
to dismiss the message.
It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this
age. The lamp is a consumable item. The lamp brightness
diminishes with use. This is normal lamp behavior. You can
replace the lamp whenever you notice that the brightness level
has significantly diminished.
Press
OK
to dismiss the message.
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