BenQ mw814st 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 Mode as Economic" 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 displays.

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

Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption by 20%. If the Economic mode is selected, the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures.

Setting the projector in Economic mode also extends the lamp operation life. To set

Economic mode, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings > Lamp Mode

menu and press / .

•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 Welcome Table of contents Important safety instructions Important safety instructionsSafety Instructions Refer servicing to qualified service personnelSafety Instructions Confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearance Locations near fire alarmsLocations with an ambient temperature Locations where the altitudes are higherDo not step on the projector or place InstalledIt from the power supplys power outlet ServicedProjector features IntroductionIntroduction Shipping contents Projector exterior view Front/upper sideRear/lower side Projector Controls and functionsRemote control Remote control effective range Replacing the remote control batteryPull out the battery holder Front Ceiling Positioning your projectorChoosing a location Front Table996 1771 866 Projection dimensionsObtaining a preferred projected image size Diagonal Height Width From screen Offset Inches 2032B1 a 150 3810 2019 3231 150 3810 2286 3048 1905 1490 180 4572 2743 3658 1787100 2540 1346 2154 120 3048 1615 2585Connection Best Connecting video source devicesConnecting audio Terminal name Terminal appearanceOperation Starting up the projectorOperation Fine-tuning the image clarity Adjusting the projected imageAdjusting the projection angle Auto-adjusting the imageCorrecting keystone Using the menus Following example describes how to set the OSD languageUse / to highlight the System Setup Basic menu Highlight Change Security Settings and press MODE/ENTER Using a security cable lockUtilizing the password function Setting a passwordIf you forget the password Entering the password recall procedureWrite down the number and turn off your projector Changing the password Disabling the password functionEnter a new password Changing Color Space Switching input signalSelecting the aspect ratio Magnifying and searching for detailsScreen with a 169 aspect ratio Projectors native resolution in its Displayed in the centerAdjustments About the aspect ratioGo to the Picture Picture Mode menu Using Wall ColorSelecting a picture mode Setting the User 1/User 2 modeFine-tuning the image quality in user modes Range at 0, only pure red in the projected Press To highlight Saturation and adjust itsEvery adjustment made will reflect to 3D Color ManagementSelection Description Setting the presentation timerTo cancel the timer, perform the following steps Count Up Increases from 0 to the preset time Count DownLocking control keys Remote paging operationsFreezing the image Hiding the imageTo activate the High Altitude Mode Operating in a high altitude environmentCreating your own startup screen Adjusting the sound Controlling the projector through a LAN environmentCable connection If you are in a non-DHCP environment Controlling the projector remotely through a web browserIiii Iiiv Press Exit to go back to the remote network operation Direct power off Once the cooling process finishes, a Power Off RingShutting down the projector Menu operation Menu systemMain menu Sub-menu Options Basic Advanced Description of each menu Display menu Picture menu Function Description Teaching Picture ModeTemperature 3D Color Management Save SettingsColor Space TimerSettings SearchLock Function DescriptionOperation Panel KeyLamp System Setup Advanced menu Function Description HighAltitude AudioNetwork System Setup Advanced menu Function DescriptionReset All StandbyStatus Information menu Function DescriptionCurrent SystemCare of the projector MaintenanceGetting to know the lamp hour Setting Lamp Mode as EconomicSetting Auto Power Off Lamp informationStatus Message Timing of replacing the lampReplacing the lamp Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out Projector Connect the power and restart the projector MaintenanceResetting the lamp timer Thermal events IndicatorsLight Status & Description Power events Lamp eventsTroubleshooting Projector specifications SpecificationsCeiling mount installation DimensionsMinimum installation requirements Wall mount installationMinimum Ceiling Height mm = f + H + b + 60 + 274+ c CeilingWall plate Supported timing for PC input Timing chartSupported timing for Hdmi Hdcp input Horizontal Supported timing for Component-YPbPrinputSupported timing for Video and S-Video inputs TimingDisclaimer Warranty and Copyright informationLimited warranty Copyright