BenQ MX720 user manual Lamp information, Getting to know the lamp hour, Extending lamp life

Page 49

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 Hour 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 mode reduces system noise and power consumption by 30%. Using SmartEco mode reduces system noise and 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 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

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 / . It can be set after a period of 30 minutes of inactivity. 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.

Maintenance 49

Page 48 Page 50
Image 49
Page 48 Page 50
Contents
MX720/MW721 Digital Projector Table of contents Safety Instructions Important safety instructionsSafety Instructions 3000 m Feet Ceiling mounting the projector Introduction Projector featuresShipping contents Front/upper side Rear/lower side Projector exterior viewProjector Controls and functionsRemote control Replacing the remote control batteries Remote control effective rangeChoosing a location Positioning your projectorFront Table Front CeilingMX720 Obtaining a preferred projected image sizeMW721 Connection ConnectionConnecting audio Connecting video source devicesPlaying sound through the projector Audio output port About the microphone inputStarting up the projector OperationAdjusting the projection angle Adjusting the projected imageAuto-adjusting the image Fine-tuning the image clarityCorrecting keystone Below is the overview of the OSD menu Using the menusUtilizing the password function Using a security cable lockSetting a password If you forget the passwordChanging the password Entering the password recall procedureDisabling the password function Changing Color Space Switching input signalSelecting the aspect ratio Magnifying and searching for detailsMX720 MW721 About the aspect ratioSelecting a picture mode Using Wall ColorSetting the User 1/User 2 mode Go to the Picture Picture Mode menuAdjusting Brilliant Color Fine-tuning the image quality in user modesSelecting a Color Temperature 3D Color Management Setting a preferred color temperatureResetting current or all picture modes Setting the presentation timerSelection Description Remote paging operations To cancel the timer, perform the following stepsFreezing the image Top-Left Bottom-Left Top-Right Bottom-RightHiding the image To activate the High Altitude ModeLocking control keys Operating in a high altitude environmentUsing the test pattern Adjusting the soundTurning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone To select Blackboard or Whiteboard Using the teaching templatesShutting down the projector Direct power offMenu system Menu operationMain menu Sub-menu Options Basic Main menu Sub-menu Options System Setup Advanced Operation Description of each menu Temperature Picture menu Function Description Picture ModeColor Temperature Fine Tuning 3D ColorInstallation TimerSettings SearchOperation System Setup Basic menu Function DescriptionRemote Receiver Altitude System Setup Advanced menu Function Description High Audio LampReset All System Setup Advanced menu Function DescriptionStandby NetworkSystem CurrentStatus Care of the projector MaintenanceGetting to know the lamp hour Lamp informationExtending lamp life Status Message Timing of replacing the lampReplacing the lamp Connect the power and restart the projector Resetting the lamp timer Light Status & Description Power events IndicatorsLamp events Thermal eventsTroubleshooting Projector specifications SpecificationsCeiling mount installation DimensionsSupported timing for PC input Timing chartKHz Supported timing for Hdmi Hdcp input Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Supported timing for Component-YP bP r inputTiming Limited warranty Warranty and Copyright informationCopyright Disclaimer
Related manuals
Manual 61 pages 54.58 Kb
Top Page Image Contents