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 66 for details.

The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp.

Status

Message

Install a new lamp for optimal performance. If the

Notice

projector is normally run with Economic selected

 

(See "Getting to know the lamp hour" on page 61),

Order Replacement Lamp

you may continue to operate the projector until

Lamp>XXXX Hours

the next hour lamp warning appears.

 

Press ENTER to dismiss the message.

Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com

 

 

OK

 

 

It is strongly recommended that you replace the

Notice

lamp at this age. The lamp is a consumable item.

 

The lamp brightness diminishes with use. This is

Order Replacement Lamp

normal lamp behavior. You can replace the lamp

Lamp>XXXX Hours

whenever you notice that the brightness level has

 

significantly diminished.

Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com

Press ENTER to dismiss the message.

OK

 

 

The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector

WARNING

will operate normally.

Out of Lamp Usage Time

Press ENTER to dismiss the message.

 

 

Replace lamp (refer to User Manual)

 

Then reset lamp timer

 

Order a new lamp at lamp.benq.com

 

OK

 

 

"XXXX" shown in the above messages are numbers that vary depending on different models.

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BenQ MX880UST user manual Timing of replacing the lamp, Status Message