Lamp information

Warning message

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 break.

For more detailed information on lamp warnings, please refer to page 34.

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.

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

Message

Status

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The lamp has been in operation for 1980 hours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Install a new lamp for optimal performance. If the

 

 

 

 

 

projector is normally run with Preset "Economic

 

 

 

 

 

Mode" selected (page 25), you may continue to

 

 

 

 

 

operate the projector until the 2980 hour lamp

 

 

 

 

 

warning appears.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The lamp has been in operation for 2980 hours, the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

power will shutdown in 20 hours time. A new lamp

 

 

 

 

 

should be fitted to avoid the inconvenience when the

 

 

 

 

 

projector runs out of lamp time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The lamp has been in operation for over 3000 hours.

 

 

 

 

 

This message will flash in the center of the screen

 

 

 

 

 

together with the Lamp indicator lighting up red for

 

 

 

 

 

40 seconds. The projector will shutdown after 40

 

 

 

 

 

seconds. The lamp MUST be replaced before the

 

 

 

 

 

projector will operate normally.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replacing the lamp

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp.

To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp.

To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components, use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces.

To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and/or compromising image quality by touching the lens, do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is removed.

This lamp contains mercury. Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner.

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BenQ PB6240 user manual Lamp information, Replacing the lamp