BenQ SH960 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.

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 ENTER. The Lamp Settings page is displayed.

3.The lamp hour information is shown in the row of Equivalent Lamp Hour #1/Equivalent Lamp Hour #2.

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.

Advanced Setup

Lamp Settings	ENTER
HDMI Settings
Baud Rate	115200
High Altitude Mode	Off
Audio Settings
Password
Lan Control Settings
Reset All Settings
Direct Power On	Off
Signal Power On	Off
Expert Mode
S-Video	EXIT Back

Lamp Settings

Lamp Mode	Dual-Reliable
Reset Lamp Timer 1
Reset Lamp Timer 2
Equivalent Lamp Hour #1	50 hours
Equivalent Lamp Hour #2	50 hours
	EXIT Back

•Setting Lamp Mode as Dual-Reliable

Using Dual-Reliablemode reduces system noise and power consumption. If the Dual-Reliablemode is selected, the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures.

Setting the projector in Dual-Reliablemode also extends the lamp life. To set Dual-Reliablemode, go to the Advanced Setup > Lamp Settings > Lamp Mode menu and press / .

• Setting Auto Power Off

This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input	System Setup
	Language	English
source is detected after a set period of time.	Splash Screen	BenQ
source is detected after a set period of time.	Projector Position	Floor Front
	Auto Power Off	Disable
To set Auto Power Off, go to the System Setup > Auto Power Off menu and	Sleep Timer	Disable
	Menu Settings
press / to select a time period. The time period can be set from 5 to 30	Background Color	Blue
	Quick Auto Search	On
minutes in 5-minute increments. If the preset time lengths are not suitable	Input Source
	Standby Monitor Out	Off
for your presentation, select Disable. The projector will not automatically	Closed Caption
	S-Video	EXIT Back
shut down in a certain time period.

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Contents Welcome Table of contents Important safety instructions Do not cover the projector with any item Avoid volatile liquids Moisture condensationDisposal Shipping contents OverviewRemote control operation Remote control batteriesCeiling mounting the projector Projector features Rear view Front and upper side viewUnder view Controls and functions Control panelMute Remote controlOperating the Laser pointer Choosing a location Floor FrontCeiling Front Floor RearObtaining a preferred projected image size Projection dimensions Installation for a 169 ratio screenInstallation for a 43 ratio screen HighestLens Height HShifting the projection lens To use the lens shift leverConnecting Hdmi devices PreparationsTerminal appearance Reference Picture quality ComponentConnecting component-video devices Connecting S-Video or video devicesConnecting a monitor Connecting a computerConnect the projector to a computer with a VGA cable Turning the projector on PreparationsSelecting an input source Using the OSD menuChanging Color Space Using the menus Using a security cable lockUse / to highlight the System Setup menu Press MENU/EXIT twice* to leave and save the settingsUtilizing the password function Setting a passwordIf you forget the password To leave the OSD menu, press MENU/EXITEntering 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 angleAuto-adjusting the image Fine-tuning the image size and clarityCorrecting picture distortion Ii. See step iv below for further operationTwo parallel sides No parallel sidesUsing the preset and user modes Selecting a preset modeFine-tuning the selected picture mode To select a picture mode that suits your needSetting the User 1/User 2 mode Resetting the picture modeTo reset the picture mode to the preset factory values Renaming user modesFine-tuning the picture quality Setting Black Level Selecting a color temperatureAdvanced picture quality controls Controlling image claritySetting a preferred color temperature Selecting a Gamma settingAdjusting Brilliant Color To set a preferred color temperatureSetting Film Mode To adjust and store the settingsTo leave and save the settings, press MENU/EXIT Color ManagementSelecting the aspect ratio Setting 3D Comb FilterAbout the aspect ratio Using Panamorph lenses optional Image Using the entire resolutionAspect ratio Aspect ratio image 169 displayUtilizing FAQ function Hiding the imageFreezing the image Press EnterAdjusting the sound Setting the lamp modeAdjusting the sound level Turning off the Power On/Off Ring ToneConfiguring the Lan Control Settings Controlling the projector through a Lan environmentIf you are in a Dhcp environment If you are in a non-DHCP environmentIi To switch input source, click on your desired signal Controlling the projector remotely through a web browserAuto Source Menu itemCategory Item Input Length Maximum Number To activate High Altitude Mode Operating in a high altitude environmentDisplaying more than one image source simultaneously To display the PIP windowHighlight PIP and press / to select On PIP function is effective at below source combinationsPOWER/ON II again Turning the projector offOn-Screen Display OSD structure On-Screen Display OSD menusMain menu Sub-menu Options System Setup DisplaySetup InformationPicture -- Advanced menu Picture -- Basic menuFunction Description Display menu System Setup menu Advanced Setup menu Information menu Cleaning the lens Cleaning the projector caseCare of the projector Storing the projectorSetting Lamp Mode as Dual-Reliable Setting Auto Power OffLamp information Getting to know the lamp hourReplacing the lamp Timing of replacing the lampStatus Message English Resetting the lamp timer Reset Lamp Timer? Power events IndicatorsLight Status & Description Troubleshooting Problem Cause RemedySpecifications OpticalElectrical TerminalsCeiling mount installation DimensionsMm x 354.7 mm x 167 mm W x D x H Timing chart Format Resolution Refresh rate FrequencySupported timing for PC input KHz MHzFormat Resolution Refresh rate Hz Freq. KHz Pixel Freq. MHz Format Resolution Refresh rate Freq. KHz Pixel Freq MHzSupported timing for Hdmi Hdcp input Supported timing for Edtv and Hdtv via Component inputsCopyright WarrantyDisclaimer