BenQ W1500 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.

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

To obtain the lamp hour information:

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

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

3.The lamp hour information is shown in the row of Equivalent Lamp Hour.

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

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.

Setting Lamp Power as Economic or SmartEco

Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption by 30%. Using SmartEco mode reduces system noise and lamp power consumption by up to 70%. If the Economic or SmartEco mode is selected, the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures

Setting the projector in Economic or SmartEco mode also extends the lamp life. To set Economic or SmartEco mode, go to the Picture -- Basic > Lamp Power menu, and press MODE/ENTER. The Lamp Power page displays. Then press / repeatedly until your desired mode is selected and press

MODE/ENTER.

Lamp mode

Description

Normal

100% lamp brightness

Economic

Saves 30% lamp power consumption

SmartEco

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

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 to 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.

Important safety instructions

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Contents W1500 Digital Projector Home Cinema Series Table of contents Warranty and Copyright information Table of contents Important safety instructions Important safety instructions Disposal Moisture condensationAvoid volatile liquids Overview Shipping contentsCeiling mounting the projector Replacing the remote control batteriesRemote control effective range Important safety instructions Projector features Audio L/R input jacks Projector exterior viewFront and upper side view Rear and lower side view RS-232 control portControl panel Controls and functionsRemote control Choosing a location Positioning your projectorDetermine the aspect ratio of your screen, 169 or 43? Obtaining a preferred projected image sizeImportant safety instructions Installation for a 169 ratio screen Projection dimensionsScreen aspect ratio is 43 and the projected picture is Installation for a 43 ratio screenFloor Installation Ceiling Installation Screen dimensions Projection distance D Lowest HighestTo use the lens shift lever Shifting the projection lens verticallyPreparations Connecting with video equipmentConnecting Hdmi devices Connecting S-Video or video devices Connecting component-video devicesConnect the projector to a computer with a VGA cable Connecting a computerSupported timing for wireless Hdmi input timing Using the Wireless TransmitterProduct specification Status Power indicatorMode Refresh rate Hz Frequency kHz Clock MHz Message and meaningSettings menu, select Add New Video Source Wireless transmitter synchronizationSet Wireless Sync to On When the Select Video Source menu displays, select SettingsImportant safety instructions Preparations Using the projectorTurning the projector on Sharpen the picture by rotating the focus ring Selecting an input sourceSecuring the projector Using the menusUsing a security cable lock Use / to highlight the System Setup menuAs the picture indicates, the four arrow keys Utilizing the password functionSetting a password If you forget the passwordWrite down the number and turn off your projector Entering the password recall procedureChanging the password Disabling the password functionCorrecting picture distortion Adjusting the projected imageAdjusting the projection angle Setting the User 1/User 2/User 3 mode Using the preset and user modesSelecting a preset mode Fine-tuning the selected picture modeAdjusting Contrast Fine-tuning the picture qualityResetting the picture mode Adjusting BrightnessAdjusting Flesh Tone Adjusting ColorAdjusting Tint Adjusting SharpnessAdvanced picture quality controls Setting Black LevelSetting a preferred color temperature To set a preferred color temperatureColor Management Selecting a Gamma settingAdjusting Brilliant Color To leave and save the settings, press MENU/EXIT Setting Film ModeSetting 3D Comb Filter Turning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone Adjusting the soundAdjusting the sound level Switching the left/right audio channelsAbout the aspect ratio Selecting the aspect ratioMagnifying and searching for details Using the test patternFreezing the image Operating in a high altitude environment To activate High Altitude ModeDisplaying more than one image source simultaneously To display the PIP window Using the remote controlUsing the OSD menu Using the 3D menus Watching 3D contentConnecting 3D video devices To lock the keys Personalizing the projector menu displayLocking control keys Turning the projector off Main menu Sub-menu Options Audio SetupOn-Screen Display OSD menus On-Screen Display OSD structureDisplay System Setup Auto OffInformation SetupAdvanced Function Description Picture -- Basic menuAudio Setup menu Display menu Advanced Setup menu System Setup menuTest Pattern High Altitude ModePassword Reset All SettingsInformation menu Care of the projector Additional informationExtending lamp life Lamp informationGetting to know the lamp hour Diminished Timing of replacing the lampUntil the next hour lamp warning appears Press MODE/ENTER to dismiss the messageReplacing the lamp Do not turn on the power with lamp cover removedConnect the power and restart the projector Resetting the lamp timerLamp Status & Description IndicatorsPower Temp Lamp Status & Description Format TroubleshootingProblem Cause Remedy Your Blu-ray Disc is not in 3DSpecifications Ceiling mount installation DimensionsSupported timing for PC input Timing chartResolution Mode Refresh rate Freq. KHz Clock MHz 1920 x 59.939/60 67.432/67.5 148.35/148.5 Supported timing for Hdmi Hdcp input 1400 x SXGA+60 59.978 65.317 121.750 Timing Resolution Freq. Hz Freq. KHz Dot Clock Freq. MHzSupported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Resolution Mode Refresh rate Hz Freq. KHz Clock MHzVideo Mode Freq. KHz Freq. Hz Sub-carrier Frequency MHz Disclaimer Warranty and Copyright informationWarranty Copyright
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