BenQ W5000 Lamp information, Getting to know the lamp hour, Extending lamp life, Setting Auto Off

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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:

Equivalent lamp hour

= 1 (hours used in Whisper mode) + 3/2 (hours used in Normal mode)

See "Setting Lamp Power as Whisper" below for more information on Whisper mode.

To obtain the lamp hour information:

1.Press MENU and then press / until the Advanced Setup menu is highlighted.

2.Press to highlight Lamp and press ENTER. The Lamp page displays.

3.Highlight Lamp Hours and press ENTER to display the Lamp Hours information page.

4.To leave the menu, press MENU.

About Lamp Rest Rate:

Lamp Rest Rate shows the percentage of the lamp rest life. The method of calculating the rate is as follows:

Rest Rate = [1 - (Total Lamp Hours /3000)] x 100%

Extending lamp life

Advanced Setup

Lamp

ENTER

 

Pattern

 

 

Dust Filter

Off

 

High Altitude Mode

 

Password

 

 

Key Lock

 

 

Reset All Settings

 

 

ISF

 

 

S-Video

EXIT

Back

Lamp

 

 

 

 

 

Lamp Power

Whisper

 

Lamp Hours

ENTER

 

Reset Lamp Timer

 

 

 

EXIT

Back

Lamp Hours

 

 

Lamp Hours Nor.

100hr

 

Lamp Hours Eco.

150hr

 

Lamp Rest Rate

90%

 

 

EXIT

Back

English

The projection lamp is a consumable item that normally can last up to 2000-

 

 

3000 hours with proper usage. To keep the lamp life as long as possible, you

System Setup

 

can do the following settings via the OSD menu.

Language

English

Splash Screen

BenQ

 

 

My Screen

 

•

Setting Lamp Power as Whisper

Projector Position

Floor Front

Auto Off

Disable

Using Whisper mode reduces system noise and power consumption. If the

Sleep Timer

Disable

Menu Settings

 

Whisper mode is selected, the light output will be reduced and result in darker

Background Color

Blue

Auto Source Search

On

 

 

Input Source

 

projected pictures.

S-Video

EXIT Back

 

 

Setting the projector in Whisper mode also extends the lamp life. To set

Whisper mode, go into the Advanced Setup > Lamp > Lamp Power menu and press / .

•Setting Auto Off

This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input source is detected after a set period of time.

To set Auto Off, go into the System Setup > Auto Off menu and press / to select a time period. The time period can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5-minute increments. 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.

Additional information

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Contents W20000/W5000 Digital Projector Home Cinema Series WelcomeTable of contents Important safety instructions During operation. It may harm your sight Do not block the ventilation holes whileDo not step on the projector or place any objects upon it Ceiling mounting the projector Moisture condensationAvoid volatile liquid DisposalOverview Shipping contentsRemote control batteries Remote control operationProjector features Rear view Connector panelProjector exterior view Front and upper side viewControl panel Controls and functionsRemote control Choosing a location Positioning your projectorShifting the projection lens vertically Obtaining a preferred projected image sizeDetermine the aspect ratio of your screen, 169 or 43? With min Position Zoom Cm C Cm D Projection dimensionsInstallation for a 169 ratio screen Widescreen ratio screen dimension tableMin Max Highest Lowest Image Installation for a 43 ratio screenDiagonal Better video quality Connecting with video equipmentPreparations Best video qualityConnecting Rgbhv devices Connecting Hdmi devicesConnecting component-video devices Connecting a computer Connecting S-Video or video devicesConnect the projector to a computer with a VGA-BNC cable Turning the projector on Using the projectorUsing the remote control or projector Using the OSD menuAdjust the projected picture to the size that you Using the menusFine-tuning the image size and clarity Use / to highlight the System Setup menuIf you forget the password Using a security cable lockUtilizing the password function Setting a passwordConfirm the new password by re-entering the new password Entering the password recall procedureChanging the password Disabling the password functionTwo parallel sides Adjusting the projected imageAdjusting the projection angle Correcting picture distortionUsing the remote control Using the preset and user modesSelecting a preset mode Fine-tuning the selected picture modeEnter and Exit Setting the User 1/User 2/User 3 modeResetting the picture mode Renaming user modesFine-tuning the picture quality Controlling image clarity Setting Black LevelSelecting a color temperature Advanced picture quality controlsColor Management Setting a preferred color temperatureTo set a preferred color temperature To adjust and store the settingsUsing the remote control Adjusting Brilliant ColorSelecting a Gamma setting Adjusting contrast ratio via IrisSelecting the aspect ratio Their original width using this settingAbout the aspect ratio Suitable for use with PC and Rgbhd source inputs Using Panamorph lenses optionalTo activate High Altitude Mode Operating in a high altitude environmentHighlight PIP and press / to select On Disabled functions for the active windowsDisplaying more than one image source simultaneously PIP source conflict listPersonalizing the projector menu display Creating your own startup screenLocking control keys Commands during the cooling process Turning the power offOn-Screen Display OSD structure On-Screen Display OSD menusSetup System SetupInformation Picture -- Advanced menu Picture -- Basic menuDisplay menu System Setup menuAdvanced Setup menu Lamp Hours ResolutionInformation menu SourceCare of the projector Additional informationResetting the filter timer To clean the filterExtending lamp life Setting Auto OffLamp information Getting to know the lamp hourReplacing the lamp Timing of replacing the lampPulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to Tighten the screws securing the lamp boxAfter the startup logo, press Menu and then press / until Resetting the lamp timerIndicators Troubleshooting Electrical SpecificationsDimensions OpticalFormat Resolution Refresh rateHz Freq.KHz Pixel Freq.MHz Timing chartSupported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Supported timing for Hdmi inputDisclaimer Warranty and Copyright informationWarranty CopyrightMIC statement Regulation statementsFCC statement for United States users EEC statement for European users
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