BenQ W1080ST, W1070 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 Power as Economic or SmartEco" below for more information on Economic mode.

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.The lamp hour information is shown in the row of Equivalent Lamp Hour.

4.To leave the menu, press MENU/EXIT.

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 Power as Economic or SmartEco

Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption by 30%. Using SmartEco mode reduces system noise and lamp 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 life. To set Economic or SmartEco mode, go to the System Setup : Advanced > Lamp Settings > Lamp Power menu, and press MODE/ENTER. The Lamp Power page displays. Then press / repeatedly until your

desired mode is selected and press MODE/ENTER

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 level

Setting Auto Off

This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input source is detected after a set period of time.

To set Auto Off, go to the System Setup : Basic > Auto Off menu and press / to select a time period. 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 W1070/W1080ST Digital Projector Home Cinema Series Table of contents Important safety instructions Important safety instructions Moisture condensation Avoid volatile liquidsDisposal Shipping contents OverviewReplacing the remote control batteries Remote control effective rangeCeiling mounting the projector Overview Projector features Projector exterior view Front and upper side viewRear and lower side view Control panel See Control panel on page 11 for detailsControls and functions Control panelFocus ring Remote control Positioning your projector Choosing a locationFront Obtaining a preferred projected image size Determine the aspect ratio of your screen, 169 or 43?Positioning your projector Projection dimensions Installation for a 169 ratio screenScreen dimensions Projection distance D mm Installation for a 43 ratio screen Floor Installation Ceiling InstallationScreen dimensions Projection distance D Lowest Highest ImageFor assistance Shifting the projection lens vertically To use the lens shift leverConnecting with video equipment Connecting Hdmi devicesPreparations Connecting component-video devices Connecting S-Video or video devicesConnecting a computer Connect the projector to a computer with a VGA cableUsing the projector Turning the projector onPreparations Fine-tuning the image size and clarity Selecting an input sourceSharpen the picture by rotating the focus ring Using the menus Using a security cable lockUse / to highlight the System Setup Basic menu Securing the projectorUtilizing the password function Setting a passwordIf you forget the password Highlight Change Password and press MODE/ENTER.Entering the password recall procedure Changing the passwordDisabling the password function Write down the number and turn off your projectorAdjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angleCorrecting picture distortion Using the preset and user modes Selecting a preset modeFine-tuning the selected picture mode Setting the User 1/User 2/User 3 modeFine-tuning the picture quality Resetting the picture modeAdjusting Brightness Adjusting ContrastAdjusting Tint Adjusting SharpnessSelecting a color temperature Setting Black Level Setting a preferred color temperatureSelecting a Gamma setting Advanced picture quality controlsAdjusting Brilliant Color Color ManagementHighlight Primary Color and press / to select a color from Among Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta and YellowAdjusting the sound Setting Film ModeSetting 3D Comb Filter Adjusting the sound levelSelecting the aspect ratio About the aspect ratioTo activate High Altitude Mode Magnifying and searching for detailsOperating in a high altitude environment Watching 3D content Connecting 3D video devicesUsing the 3D menus PlayStation gamesPersonalizing the projector menu display Locking control keysTurning the projector off To lock the keysOn-Screen Display OSD menus On-Screen Display OSD structureMain menu Sub-menu Options System Setup BasicAdvanced InformationFunction Description Volume Power On/Off RingOverscan Adjustment PC & Component YPbPr TuningSleep Timer Menu SettingsLanguage Splash ScreenLamp Settings Hdmi SettingsHigh Altitude Mode PasswordReset All Settings ResolutionSource Color SystemAdditional information Care of the projectorLamp information Getting to know the lamp hourExtending lamp life Timing of replacing the lamp Replacing the lampStatus Message Using the projector Resetting the lamp timer Connect the power and restart the projectorIndicators Power Temp Lamp Status & DescriptionTroubleshooting Problem Cause RemedyYour Blu-ray Disc is not in 3D FormatSpecifications Dimensions 311.87 244.12 Unit mmTiming chart Supported timing for PC inputRefresh rate Frequency Pixel Format KHzSXGA60 60.020 63.981 108.000 Supported timing for Hdmi Hdcp input 66.667 35.000 30.240 832x624@75Hz Format Resolution Refresh rate Hz Freq. KHz Pixel Freq. MHz Format Resolution Refresh rate Freq. KHz Pixel Freq MHzSupported timing for Edtv and Hdtv via Component inputs Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputsWarranty and Copyright information WarrantyCopyright Disclaimer