BenQ MX613ST, MS612ST 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 Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Important safety instructionsSafety Instructions Important safety instructionsSafety Instructions Locations where the altitudes are higher Locations near fire alarmsLocations with an ambient temperature Confined. Allow at least 50 cm clearanceServiced InstalledIt from the power supplys power outlet Do not step on the projector or placeProjector features IntroductionIntroduction Shipping contents Projector exterior view Projector Timer Set up Volume +Timer On FreezePull out the battery holder Remote control effective rangeReplacing the remote control battery Approx.+15ºFront Table Positioning your projectorChoosing a location Front CeilingScreen size Distance from screen mm Diagonal Projection dimensionsObtaining a preferred projected image size VerticalConnection Terminal name Terminal appearance Connecting video source devicesConnecting audio BestOperation Starting up the projectorOperation Auto-adjusting the image Adjusting the projected imageAdjusting the projection angle Fine-tuning the image size and clarityCorrecting keystone Using the menus Following example describes how to set the OSD languageUse / to highlight the System Setup Basic menu Setting a password Using a security cable lockUtilizing the password function Highlight Change Security Settings and press MODE/ENTERIf 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 Switching input signal Changing Color SpaceMagnifying and searching for details Selecting the aspect ratioAbout the aspect ratio Projectors native resolution in its Displayed in the centerAdjustments Screen with a 169 aspect ratioSetting the User 1/User 2 mode Using Wall ColorSelecting a picture mode Go to the Picture Picture Mode menuFine-tuning the image quality in user modes 3D Color Management Press To highlight Saturation and adjust itsEvery adjustment made will reflect to Range at 0, only pure red in the projectedCount Up Increases from 0 to the preset time Count Down Setting the presentation timerTo cancel the timer, perform the following steps Selection DescriptionFreezing the image Utilizing FAQ functionRemote paging operations Hiding the imageLocking control keys On the remote control or projector forTo activate the High Altitude Mode Operating in a high altitude environmentTurning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone Adjusting the soundAdjusting the sound level Muting the soundWireless connection Controlling the projector through a LAN environmentPage Page Page Page Downloading and installing Q Presenter Using Q PresenterDisplaying images through Q Presenter Page Operation Presenting from a USB Reader 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 Save Settings Picture ModeTemperature Display menu Picture menu Function Description 3D SyncSettings System Setup Basic menu Function Description Quick AutoTimer SearchLock Panel KeyBackground SplashReset All System Setup Advanced menu Function DescriptionWireless Baud RateSystem Features ServiceCurrent StatusMaintenance Care of the projectorLamp information Setting Lamp Mode as EconomicSetting Auto Power Off Getting to know the lamp hourTiming of replacing the lamp Status MessageReplacing the lamp Connect the power and restart the projector Maintenance Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out ProjectorResetting the lamp timer Lamp events IndicatorsLight Status & Description Power events Thermal eventsTroubleshooting Specifications Projector specificationsCeiling Mount screw M4 x 8 Max L = 8 mm DimensionsMm W x 104.07 mm H x 244.11 mm D 311.81 51.1 58.25 Unit mmTiming chart Supported timing for PC inputSupported timing for Hdmi Hdcp input Timing Supported timing for Component-YPbPrinputSupported timing for Video and S-Video inputs HorizontalCopyright Warranty and Copyright informationLimited warranty DisclaimerEEC statement for European users Regulation statementsFCC statement for United States users Weee directive