BenQ mx618st, ms616st 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 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 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 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
	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 / . 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.

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Contents MS616ST/MX618ST 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 side Rear/lower sideControls and functions ProjectorRemote control Remote control effective range Replacing the remote control batteriesFront Table Positioning your projectorChoosing a location Front CeilingScreen size Distance from screen mm Diagonal Min Projection dimensionsObtaining a preferred projected image size LengthConnection ConnectionTerminal name Terminal appearance Connecting video source devicesConnecting audio BestOperation Starting up the projectorAuto-adjusting the image Adjusting the projected imageAdjusting the projection angle Fine-tuning the image size and clarityCorrecting keystone Using the menus Below is the overview of the OSD menuSetting a password Using a security cable lockUtilizing the password function If you forget the passwordChanging the password Entering the password recall procedureDisabling the password function Switching input signal Changing Color SpaceMagnifying and searching for details Selecting the aspect ratioAbout the aspect ratio Setting the User 1/User 2 mode Using Wall ColorSelecting a picture mode Go to the Picture Picture Mode menuAdjusting Brilliant Color Fine-tuning the image quality in user modesSelecting a Color Temperature 3D Color Management Selection Description Setting the presentation timerTo cancel the timer, perform the following steps Top-Left Bottom-Left Top-Right Bottom-RightRemote paging operations Freezing the imageLocking control keys To activate the High Altitude ModeHiding the image Operating in a high altitude environmentTurning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone Adjusting the soundAdjusting the sound level Muting the soundUsing the test pattern Using the teaching templates To select Blackboard or WhiteboardPresenting from a USB Reader Direct power off Shutting down the projectorMenu system Menu operationMain menu Sub-menu Options Basic Advanced Description of each menu Save Settings Picture ModeTemperature Display menu Picture menu Function Description 3D SyncSettings System Setup Basic menu Function Description Quick AutoTimer SearchAuto Blank SplashScreen QuickCaption Reset AllClosed StandbyMaintenance Care of the projectorGetting to know the lamp hour Lamp informationExtending lamp life Timing of replacing the lamp Status MessageReplacing the lamp Connect the power and restart the projector Resetting the lamp timer Light Status & Description Power events IndicatorsLamp events Troubleshooting Specifications Projector specificationsDimensions Ceiling mount installationSupported timing for PC input Timing chartKHz Supported timing for Hdmi Hdcp input Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Supported timing for Component-YPbPrinputTiming Copyright Warranty and Copyright informationLimited warranty Disclaimer