BenQ MS524/MS514H/MX525/MW526/TW526 user manual Lamp information, Getting to know the lamp hour

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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.

Total (equivalent) lamp hour = 2.22 x (hours used in Normal mode) + 1.67 x (hours used in Economic mode) + 1.54 x (hours used in SmartEco mode) + 1.00 x (hours used in LampSave 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 appears.

3.You will see the Equivalent Lamp 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 the Lamp Mode

Setting the projector in Economic, SmartEco or LampSave mode extends the lamp operation life. To set Economic, SmartEco or LampSave mode, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings > Lamp Mode menu and press / .

	Lamp mode	Description
	Normal	Provides full lamp brightness
	Economic	Lowers brightness to extend the lamp life and decreases the fan
	Economic	noise
		noise

	SmartEco	Adjusts the lamp power automatically depending on the content
	SmartEco	brightness level
		brightness level

	LampSave	Adjusts the lamp power automatically and lowers the brightness to
	LampSave	extend the lamp life
		extend the lamp life

•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 / . 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 MS524/MS514H/MX525/MW526 TW526 Digital Projector Table of contents Safety Instructions Important safety instructionsSafety Instructions 3000 m Feet Ceiling mounting the projector Introduction Projector featuresShipping contents Front/upper side Rear/lower side Projector exterior viewControls and functions Remote control Replacing the remote control batteries Remote control effective rangeFront Ceiling Positioning your projectorChoosing a location Front TableMS524/MS514H/MX525 Projection dimensionsObtaining a preferred projected image size Average MW526/TW526Screen size Projection distance mm Diagonal Connection ConnectionBest Connecting video source devicesConnecting audio Terminal name Terminal appearanceStarting up the projector OperationFine-tuning the image size and clarity Adjusting the projected imageAdjusting the projection angle Auto-adjusting the imageCorrecting keystone Below is the overview of the OSD menu Using the menusIf you forget the password Using a security cable lockUtilizing the password function Setting a passwordDisabling the password function Entering the password recall procedureChanging the password Changing Color Space Switching input signalSelecting the aspect ratio Magnifying and searching for detailsMS524/ MW526/ MS514H/ TW526 MX525 About the aspect ratioGo to the Picture Picture Mode menu Using Wall ColorSelecting a picture mode Setting the User 1/User 2 modeSelecting a Color Temperature Fine-tuning the image quality in user modesAdjusting Brilliant Color 3D Color Management Setting a preferred color temperatureSelection Description Setting the presentation timerResetting current or all picture modes Top-Left Bottom-Left Top-Right Bottom-Right To cancel the timer, perform the following stepsRemote paging operations Freezing the imageOperating in a high altitude environment To activate the High Altitude ModeHiding the image Locking control keysTurning off the Power On/Off Ring Tone Adjusting the soundUsing the test pattern Adjusting the sound levelTo select Blackboard or Whiteboard Using the teaching templatesShutting down the projector Direct power offMain menu Sub-menu Options Menu operationMenu system Basic Advanced Description of each menu Teaching Template Description Save 3D SettingsApply 3D Settings Fine Tuning 3D Color Picture menu Source menu Function Description Picture ModeTemperature Color TemperatureSettings System Setup Basic menu Function Description PresentationTimer InstallationScreen LockBackground Color SplashCaption System Setup Advanced menu Function DescriptionReset All ClosedStatus CurrentSystem Care of the projector MaintenanceExtending lamp life Lamp informationGetting to know the lamp hour Status Message Timing of replacing the lampReplacing the lamp Resetting the lamp timerThermal events IndicatorsLight Status & Description Power events Lamp eventsTroubleshooting Projector specifications SpecificationsCeiling mount installation DimensionsKHz Timing chartSupported timing for PC input MAC21 Supported timing for Hdmi Hdcp inputMHz Supported timing for Component-YPbPrinputTiming Ntsc Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputsDisclaimer Warranty and Copyright informationLimited warranty Copyright