Timing of replacing the lamp
When the Lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode.
Go to http://lamp.benq.com for a replacement lamp.
The LAMP indicator light and TEMPerature warning light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot. Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes. If the Lamp or Temp indicator still lights up after turning the power back on, please contact your dealer. See "Indicators" on page 58 for details.
The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp.
The warning messages below are for reference only. Please follow the actual
Status | Message | |
The lamp has been in operation equivalent to 2500 | Notice | |
hours. Install a new lamp for optimal | ||
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performance. If the projector is normally run with |
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"Economic Mode" selected (See "Lamp Mode | Order Replacement Lamp | |
(Normal)" on page 50), you may continue to | Lamp > 2500 Hours | |
operate the projector until the 2950 hour lamp | ||
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warning appears. | Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com | |
| OK | |
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The lamp has been in operation equivalent to 2950 | Notice | |
hours. A new lamp should be fitted to avoid the | ||
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inconvenience when the projector runs out of | Replace Lamp Soon | |
lamp time. | ||
| Lamp > 2950 Hours | |
| Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com | |
| OK | |
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The lamp has been in operation equivalent to 3000 | Notice | |
hours. | ||
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It is strongly recommended that you replace the | Replace Lamp Now | |
lamp at this age. The lamp is a consumable item. | ||
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The lamp brightness diminishes with use. This is | Lamp > 3000 Hours | |
normal lamp behavior. You can replace the lamp | Lamp usage time exceeded | |
Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com | ||
whenever you notice that the brightness level has | ||
OK | ||
significantly diminished. If the lamp is not | ||
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replaced beforehand, it must be replaced after |
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3000 hours usage. |
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The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector | Notice | |
will operate normally. | ||
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| Out of Lamp Usage Time | |
| Replace lamp (refer to User manual) | |
| Then reset lamp timer | |
| Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com | |
| OK | |
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