BenQ MX620ST 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.

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 appearing 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 the Lamp Mode

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

	Lamp mode	Description
	Normal	Provides full lamp brightness
	Economic	Lowers brightness to extend the lamp life and decreases the fan
	Economic	noise
		noise
	SmartEco	Adjusts the lamp power automatically depending on the content
	SmartEco	brightness level
		brightness level
	LampSave	Adjusts the lamp power automatically and lowers the brightness to
	LampSave	extend the lamp life
		extend the lamp life

•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.

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Contents MS619ST/MX620ST/MW621ST 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 viewControls and functions Remote control Replacing the remote control batteries Remote control effective rangeChoosing a location Positioning your projectorFront Table Front CeilingObtaining a preferred projected image size Projection dimensionsScreen size Distance from screen mm Diagonal LengthMW621ST Connection ConnectionConnecting audio Connecting video source devicesTerminal name Terminal appearance BestStarting up the projector OperationAdjusting the projection angle Adjusting the projected imageAuto-adjusting the image Fine-tuning the image size and clarityCorrecting keystone Below is the overview of the OSD menu Using the menusUtilizing the password function Using a security cable lockSetting a password Highlight Change Security Settings and press MODE/ENTEREntering the password recall procedure If you forget the passwordChanging the password Disabling the password function Switching input signalChanging Color Space Magnifying and searching for detailsSelecting the aspect ratio MS619ST/ MW621ST 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 soundAdjusting the sound level Turning off the Power On/Off Ring ToneTo select Blackboard or Whiteboard Using the teaching templatesPresenting from a USB Reader Shutting down the projector Direct power offMenu system Menu operationMain menu Sub-menu Options Basic Advanced Description of each menu Teaching Template Description Apply 3D Settings3D Sync Invert Temperature Picture menu Function Description Picture ModeReference ModeReset Picture Fine Tuning 3D ColorSettings Quick Auto TimerOperation System Setup Basic menu Function DescriptionRemote Receiver Altitude System Setup Advanced menu Function Description High Audio LampStandby Reset AllNetwork CurrentCare of the projector MaintenanceGetting to know the lamp hour Lamp informationExtending lamp life Status Message Timing of replacing the lampReplacing the lamp Maintenance 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 inputTiming Supported timing for Component-YPbPrinputSupported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Limited warranty Warranty and Copyright informationCopyright Disclaimer