BenQ MW512 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. The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows:

Total (equivalent) lamp hour

= 1 (hours used in Economic mode) + 4/3 (hours used in normal mode)

See "Setting Lamp mode as Economic" below for more information on Economic mode.

The lamp hour in Economic mode is calculated as 3/4 of that in Normal mode. That is, using the projector in Economic mode helps to extend the lamp hour by 1/3.

To obtain the lamp hour information:

1.Press Menu/Exit and then press / until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is highlighted.

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. 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 source 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 > 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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Welcome MW512 Digital ProjectorTable of contents Important safety instructions Safety Instructions Do not block the ventilation holes Safety Instructions Projector features IntroductionShipping contents Projector exterior view Front/upper sideControls and functions ProjectorCeiling mounting the projector Remote control Up/DownTimer On Timer Setup Setting the presentation timer onPositioning your projector Choosing a locationObtaining a preferred projected image size Positioning your projector Projection dimensions Min. zoomConnection Connecting a computer or monitor Connecting a computerConnecting a monitor To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computerConnecting Video source devices Connecting audioConnecting an Hdmi source device To connect the projector to an Hdmi source deviceConnecting a Component Video source device To connect the projector to a Component Video source deviceConnecting an S-Video/composite source device To connect the projector to an S-Video/Video source deviceOperation Starting up the projectorAuto-adjusting the image Adjusting the projected imageAdjusting the projection angle Fine-tuning the image size and clarity Correcting keystoneUsing the menus Use / to highlight the System Setup Basic menuUsing a security cable lock Utilizing the password functionSetting a password If you forget the passwordDisabling the password function Entering the password recall procedureChanging the password Operation Switching input signal Changing Color SpaceMagnifying and searching for details Selecting the aspect ratioAbout the aspect ratio Selecting a picture mode Setting the User 1/User 2 modeGo to the Picture Picture Mode menu Optimizing the imageUsing Wall Color Fine-tuning the image quality in user modesPress Mode/Enter and the 3D Color Management page displays About color temperatures3D Color Management Creating your own startup screen Setting the presentation timer To cancel the timer, perform the following stepsPresentation Timer Top-Left Bottom-Left Top-Right Bottom-RightHiding the image How to use the Timer On key?Remote paging operations To highlight the Information menu Utilizing FAQ functionFreezing the image Adjusting the sound Adjusting the sound levelTo activate the High Altitude Mode Operating in a high altitude environmentPersonalizing the projector menu display Shutting down the projectorMenu operation Menu systemSystem Setup Basic Setup AdvancedDescription of each menu 3D Sync InvertTeaching TemplatePicture Mode Picture menuReference ModeTemperature Save SettingsInput signal Picture menu Source menuPresentation Timer Menu SettingsSystem Setup Basic menu OperationRemote Receiver System Setup Advanced menu Quick Cooling High AltitudeReset All ClosedCaption StandbyFAQ-Image Installation Features ServiceInformation menu CurrentMaintenance Care of the projectorSetting Lamp mode as Economic Setting Auto Power OffLamp information Getting to know the lamp hourTiming of replacing the lamp Status MessageReplacing the lamp Projector and b lifting it off Resetting the lamp timer Tighten the screws that secure the lampIndicators Power Temp LampTroubleshooting Specifications OpticalDimensions Ceiling mount installationCeiling mount screws Unit mmTiming chart Supported timing for PC inputSupported timing for Hdmi input Supported timing for Component-YPbPrinput Warranty and Copyright information Limited warrantyRegulation statements FCC statementRegulation statements