BenQ MS517 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. The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows:

Total (equivalent) lamp hour

= 1 (hours used in Economic mode) + 4/3 (hours used in normal mode)

See "Setting Lamp mode eco function as Economic or SmartEco mode" below for more information on Economic mode.

The lamp hour in Economic mode is calculated as 3/4 of that in Normal mode. That is, using the projector in Economic mode helps to extend the lamp hour by 1/3.

To obtain the lamp hour information:

1.Press Menu/Exit and then press / until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is highlighted.

2.Press to highlight Lamp Settings and press Mode/Enter. The Lamp Settings page displays.

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. To keep the lamp life as long as possible, you can do the following settings via the OSD menu or remote control.

Setting Lamp mode eco function as Economic or SmartEco mode

Using Economic /SmartEco mode will reduces system noise and power consumption. If the Economic/SmartEco mode is selected, the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures, the projector protected for longer working life.

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

The lamp modes are defined as the chart below.

	Lamp mode	Description

	Normal	100% lamp brightness.

	Economic	Saves 20% lamp power consumption.

	SmartEco	Saves up to 70% lamp power consumption depending on the content
	SmartEco	brightness level.
		brightness level.

Setting Auto Power Off

This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input source 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 > Auto Power Off

menu and press / . The time period can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5-minute

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Contents MS517/MX518/MW519/MS517F/MX518F Digital Projector Table of contents Important safety instructions Safety Instructions Do not block the ventilation holes Safety Instructions Introduction Projector featuresShipping contents Rear/lower side Projector exterior viewControls and functions Ceiling mounting the projector Remote control Mute Volume +Setting SourceReplacing the remote control battery Front Ceiling Positioning your projectorChoosing a location Front TableMS517/MX518/MS517F/MX518F Projection dimensionsObtaining a preferred projected image size 762 646 404 MW519Connection To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer Connecting a computer or monitorConnecting a computer Connecting a monitorConnecting Video source devices To connect the projector to a Hdmi source device Connecting a Hdmi source deviceTo connect the projector to a Component Video source device Connecting a Component Video source deviceTo connect the projector to an S-Video/Video source device Connecting an S-Video/composite source deviceStarting up the projector OperationAuto-adjusting the image Adjusting the projected imageAdjusting the projection angle Use build-in test pattern Fine-tuning the image size and clarityCorrecting keystone Using the menus Securing the projector Using a security cable lockUtilizing the password function Setting a passwordChanging the password If you forget the passwordEntering the password recall procedure Disabling the password function Changing Color Space Switching input signalSelecting the aspect ratio Magnifying and searching for detailsAbout the aspect ratio Optimizing the image Selecting a picture modeSetting the User 1/User 2 mode Go to the Picture Picture Mode menuFine-tuning the image quality in user modes Using Wall ColorPress MODE/ENTER and the 3D Color Management page displays Setting a preferred color temperatureAbout color temperatures 3D Color ManagementMagenta Cyan Top-Left Bottom-Left Top-Right Bottom-Right Setting the presentation timerSelection Description Remote paging operations To cancel the timer, perform the following stepsHow to use the Timer On key? Freezing the image Hiding the imageOperating in a high altitude environment Adjusting the soundAdjusting the sound level To activate the High Altitude ModeUse Teaching Template Personalizing the projector menu display Select the lamp saver modeUntil the System Setup Advanced menu is highlighted Lamp Mode DescriptionShutting down the projector Main menu Sub-menu Options Menu operationMenu system Normal/High System Setup BasicCount Down/Count Up Yes/NoEquivalent Lamp AdvancedDescription of each menu 3D Sync Invert 3D ModeTeaching Template Mode Picture ModePicture menu ReferenceSetting Temperature ColorTemperature Fine Tuning 3D Color Reset PicturePresentation TimerInstallation SettingsLock Basic menuOperation Panel KeyLamp System Setup Advanced menuHigh Altitude AudioStandby Reset AllClosed CaptionStatus Information menuCurrent SystemCare of the projector MaintenanceGetting to know the lamp hour Setting Lamp mode eco function as Economic or SmartEco modeSetting Auto Power Off Lamp informationPage Status Message Timing of replacing the lampReplacing the lamp Page Resetting the lamp timer Indicators Green Green Flashing Flashing Off Troubleshooting Optical Specifications301.6 219.2 111.3 DimensionsCeiling mount installation Supported timing for PC input Timing chartResolution Mode Vertical Horizontal Pixel Frequency KHz MHz Supported timing for Hdmi Hdcp input HDMI/DVI Supported timing for Video and S-Video input Supported timing for Component-YPbPr inputDisclaimer Warranty and Copyright informationLimited warranty Copyright