BenQ MX662 user manual Lamp information, Getting to know the lamp hour, Extending lamp life

Page 48

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 Mode as Economic or SmartEco" below for more information on Economic mode.

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 Lamp Mode as Economic or SmartEco

Using Economic/SmartEco mode reduces system noise and power consumption by 30%. 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 operation life. To set Economic mode, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp

Settings > Lamp Mode menu and press / .

	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
	SmartEco	level
		level

•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.

48 Maintenance

Image 48

Contents MX662/MW663 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 sideRear/lower side Controls and functions Remote control Remote control effective range Replacing the remote control batteriesPositioning your projector Choosing a locationFront Table Front CeilingProjection dimensions Obtaining a preferred projected image sizeMX662 Max length Offset InchMW663 Connection ConnectionConnecting video source devices Connecting audioTerminal name Terminal appearance BestOperation Starting up the projectorAdjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angleAuto-adjusting the image Fine-tuning the image size and clarityCorrecting keystone Using the menus Below is the overview of the OSD menuUsing a security cable lock Utilizing the password functionSetting a password If you forget the passwordEntering the password recall procedure Changing the passwordDisabling the password function Switching input signal Changing Color SpaceMagnifying and searching for details Selecting the aspect ratioAbout the aspect ratio MX662 MW663Using Wall Color Selecting a picture modeSetting the User 1/User 2 mode Go to the Picture Picture Mode menuFine-tuning the image quality in user modes Adjusting Brilliant ColorSelecting a Color Temperature Setting a preferred color temperature 3D Color ManagementSetting the presentation timer Resetting current or all picture modesSelection Description To cancel the timer, perform the following steps Remote paging operationsFreezing the image Top-Left Bottom-Left Top-Right Bottom-RightTo activate the High Altitude Mode Hiding the imageLocking control keys Operating in a high altitude environmentAdjusting the sound Using the test patternAdjusting the sound level Turning off the Power On/Off Ring ToneUsing the teaching templates To select Blackboard or WhiteboardPresenting from a USB Reader Direct power off Shutting down the projectorMenu operation Menu systemMain menu Sub-menu Options Basic Advanced Description of each menu Picture Mode TemperatureColor Temperature Fine Tuning 3D ColorTimer InstallationSettings SearchSystem Setup Basic menu Function Description OperationRemote ReceiverSystem Setup Advanced menu Function Description High AltitudeAudio LampSystem Setup Advanced menu Function Description Reset AllStandby NetworkCurrent SystemStatus Maintenance Care of the projectorLamp information Getting to know the lamp hourExtending lamp life Timing of replacing the lamp Status MessageReplacing the lamp Resetting the lamp timer Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of the projectorMaintenance Indicators Light Status & Description Power eventsLamp events Thermal eventsTroubleshooting Specifications Projector specificationsDimensions Ceiling mount installationTiming chart Supported timing for PC inputSupported timing for Hdmi Hdcp input KHzSupported timing for Component-YP bP r input Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputsPixel TimingWarranty and Copyright information Limited warrantyCopyright Disclaimer