BenQ W1500 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 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 Advanced Setup 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 Picture -- Basic > 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 > 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.

Important safety instructions

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Contents W1500 Digital Projector Home Cinema Series Table of contents Important safety instructions Important safety instructions Disposal Moisture condensationAvoid volatile liquids Overview Shipping contentsCeiling mounting the projector Replacing the remote control batteriesRemote control effective range Important safety instructions Projector features Front and upper side view Rear and lower side view Projector exterior viewRS-232 control port Audio L/R input jacksControl panel Controls and functionsRemote control Front Choosing a locationFront Ceiling RearDetermine the aspect ratio of your screen, 169 or 43? Obtaining a preferred projected image sizeImportant safety instructions Installation for a 169 ratio screen Projection dimensionsFloor Installation Ceiling Installation Installation for a 43 ratio screenScreen aspect ratio is 43 and the projected picture is Lowest HighestTo use the lens shift lever Shifting the projection lens verticallyTerminal appearance Reference PreparationsName ComponentConnecting Hdmi devices Connecting S-Video or video devices Connecting component-video devicesConnect the projector to a computer with a VGA cable Connecting a computerPreparations Turning the projector onSharpen the picture by rotating the focus ring Selecting an input sourceUsing a security cable lock Using the menusUse / to highlight the System Setup menu Securing the projectorSetting a password Utilizing the password functionIf you forget the password As the picture indicates, the four arrow keysChanging the password Entering the password recall procedureDisabling the password function Write down the number and turn off your projectorCorrecting picture distortion Adjusting the projected imageAdjusting the projection angle Selecting a preset mode Using the preset and user modesFine-tuning the selected picture mode Setting the User 1/User 2/User 3 modeResetting the picture mode Fine-tuning the picture qualityAdjusting Brightness Adjusting ContrastAdjusting Tint Adjusting ColorAdjusting Sharpness Adjusting Flesh ToneSetting a preferred color temperature Setting Black LevelTo set a preferred color temperature Advanced picture quality controlsColor Management Selecting a Gamma settingAdjusting Brilliant Color To leave and save the settings, press MENU/EXIT Setting Film ModeSetting 3D Comb Filter Adjusting the sound level Adjusting the soundSwitching the left/right audio channels Turning off the Power On/Off Ring ToneAbout the aspect ratio Selecting the aspect ratioMagnifying and searching for details Using the test patternFreezing the image Operating in a high altitude environment To activate High Altitude ModeDisplaying more than one image source simultaneously To display the PIP window Using the remote controlUsing the OSD menu Using the 3D menus Watching 3D contentConnecting 3D video devices To lock the keys Personalizing the projector menu displayLocking control keys Turning the projector off On-Screen Display OSD menus Audio SetupOn-Screen Display OSD structure Main menu Sub-menu OptionsDisplay System Setup Auto OffInformation SetupAdvanced Function Description Picture -- Basic menuAudio Setup menu Display menu Advanced Setup menu System Setup menuPassword High Altitude ModeReset All Settings Test PatternInformation menu Cleaning the projector case Cleaning the lensCare of the projector Storing the projectorExtending lamp life Lamp informationGetting to know the lamp hour Status Timing of replacing the lampReplacing the lamp Do not turn on the power with lamp cover removed Use the handle to slowly pull lamp housing out ProjectorConnect the power and restart the projector Resetting the lamp timerLamp Status & Description IndicatorsPower Temp Lamp Status & Description Problem Cause Remedy TroubleshootingYour Blu-ray Disc is not in 3D FormatSpecifications Ceiling mount installation DimensionsSupported timing for PC input Timing chartResolution Mode Refresh rate Freq. KHz Clock MHz 1920 x 59.939/60 67.432/67.5 148.35/148.5 Supported timing for Hdmi Hdcp input 1400 x SXGA+60 59.978 65.317 121.750 Timing Resolution Freq. Hz Freq. KHz Dot Clock Freq. MHzSupported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Resolution Mode Refresh rate Hz Freq. KHz Clock MHzVideo Mode Freq. KHz Freq. Hz Sub-carrier Frequency MHz Copyright WarrantyDisclaimer Patents
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