BenQ MS504, MX505 user manual Lamp information, Getting to know the lamp hour, Extending lamp life

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Lamp information

Getting to know the lamp hour

When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built-in timer.

To obtain the lamp hour information:

1.Press MENU/EXIT and then press / to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu.

2.Press to highlight Lamp Settings and press MODE/ENTER. The Lamp Settings page appears.

3.You will see the Equivalent Lamp information displaying on the menu.

4.To leave the menu, press MENU/EXIT.

You can also get the lamp hour information on the INFORMATION menu.

Extending lamp life

The projection lamp is a consumable item that normally can last up to 3000-4000 hours with proper usage. To keep the lamp life as long as possible, you can do the following settings via the OSD menu.

•Setting the Lamp Mode

Setting the projector in Economic, SmartEco or LampSave mode extends the lamp operation life. To set Economic, SmartEco or LampSave mode, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings > Lamp Mode menu and press / .

	Lamp mode	Description
	Normal	Provides full lamp brightness
	Economic	Lowers brightness to extend the lamp life and decreases the fan
	Economic	noise
		noise
	SmartEco	Adjusts the lamp power automatically depending on the content
	SmartEco	brightness level
		brightness level
	LampSave	Adjusts the lamp power automatically and lowers the brightness to
	LampSave	extend the lamp life
		extend the lamp life

•Setting Auto Power 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 Power Off, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Operation Settings

>Auto Power Off menu and press / . If the preset time lengths are not suitable for your presentation, select Disable. The projector will not automatically shut down in a certain time period.

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Contents MS504/MX505 Digital Projector Table of contents Important safety instructions Safety InstructionsSafety Instructions 3000 m Feet Ceiling mounting the projector Projector features IntroductionShipping contents Projector exterior view Front/upper side Rear/lower sideControls and functions Remote control Remote control effective range Replacing the remote control batteriesFront Table Positioning your projectorChoosing a location Front CeilingProjection dimensions Obtaining a preferred projected image sizeConnection ConnectionTerminal name Terminal appearance Connecting video source devicesConnecting audio Component Video Better Good NormalOperation Starting up the projectorAuto-adjusting the image Adjusting the projected imageAdjusting the projection angle Fine-tuning the image size and clarityCorrecting keystone Using the menus Below is the overview of the OSD menuSetting a password Using a security cable lockUtilizing the password function If you forget the passwordChanging the password Entering the password recall procedureDisabling the password function Switching input signal Magnifying and searching for details Selecting the aspect ratioAbout the aspect ratio Setting the User 1/User 2 mode Using Wall ColorSelecting a picture mode Go to the Picture Picture Mode menuAdjusting Brilliant Color Fine-tuning the image quality in user modesSelecting a Color Temperature Setting a preferred color temperature 3D Color ManagementResetting current or all picture modes Setting the presentation timerSelection Description Freezing the image To cancel the timer, perform the following stepsRemote paging operations Top-Left Bottom-Left Top-Right Bottom-RightLocking control keys To activate the High Altitude ModeHiding the image Operating in a high altitude environmentAdjusting the sound level Adjusting the soundUsing the test pattern Turning off the Power On/Off Ring ToneUsing the teaching templates To select Blackboard or WhiteboardDirect power off Shutting down the projectorMenu system Teaching Coordinate Chart Template WhiteboardMenu operation Main menu Sub-menu OptionsMenu Display Sec/10 sec/20 sec/30 sec BasicCeiling/Front Ceiling Time AlwaysAdvanced Description of each menu Teaching Template Description Apply 3D SettingsSave 3D Settings 3D Sync InvertColor Temperature Function Description Picture ModeTemperature Fine Tuning 3D ColorInstallation System Setup Basic menu Function Description PresentationTimer SettingsColor Splash LockBackground Screen Closed System Setup Advanced menu Function Description Reset All CaptionSystem CurrentStatus Maintenance Care of the projectorGetting to know the lamp hour Lamp informationExtending lamp life Timing of replacing the lamp Status MessageResetting the lamp timer Replacing the lampLamp events IndicatorsLight Status & Description Power events Thermal eventsTroubleshooting Specifications Projector specificationsDimensions Ceiling mount installationTiming chart Supported timing for PC inputSupported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Supported timing for Component-YPbPrinputTiming Copyright Warranty and Copyright informationLimited warranty Disclaimer