Extending lamp life

The projection lamp is a consumable item that normally can last up to 2000-3000 hours with proper usage. To keep the lamp life as long as possible, you can do the following settings via the OSD menus.

Setting Lamp Mode as Dual-Reliable

Compared to Dual-Brightestmode, using Dual-Reliablemode reduces system noise and power consumption. If the Dual-Reliablemode is selected, the light output for the individual lamp will be reduced.

Setting the projector in Dual-Reliablemode also extends the individual lamp operation life. See "Setting the lamp mode" on page 39 for how Dual-Reliablemode is set.

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 > Auto Power Off menu and press / . The time period can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5-minute increments. 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.

Timing of replacing the lamp

When the LAMP indicator light is 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.

The LAMP indicator light and TEMPerature indicator 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 TEMPerature indicator light still lights up after turning the power back on, please contact your dealer. See "Indicators" on page 50 for details.

The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change lamp 1 or lamp 2. Warning messages for lamp 1 are illustrated below.

Status & Message

Status & Message

The lamp has been in operation for 2000 hours.

The lamp has been in operation for 3000 hours. It

 

Install a new lamp for optimal performance. If the

 

is strongly recommended that you replace the

 

projector is normally run with Dual-Reliable

 

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

 

Mode selected (See "Lamp Mode (Dual-

 

The lamp brightness diminishes with use. This is

 

Brightest)" on page 45), you may continue to

 

normal lamp behavior. You can replace the lamp

 

operate the projector until the 2950 hour lamp

 

whenever you notice that the brightness level has

 

warning appears.

 

significantly diminished. If the lamp is not

 

Notice

 

replaced beforehand, it must be replaced after

 

 

 

3000 hours usage.

 

Order Replacement Lamp

 

Notice

 

 

 

 

Lamp #1 > 2000 Hours

 

 

 

 

 

Replace Lamp Now

 

OK

 

Lamp #1 > 3000 Hours

 

 

 

Lamp usage time exceeded

The lamp has been in operation for 2950 hours. A

 

OK

 

 

 

new lamp should be fitted to avoid the

 

 

 

inconvenience when the projector runs out of

The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector

 

lamp time.

 

will operate normally.

 

Notice

 

Notice

 

Replace Lamp Soon

 

Out of Lamp Usage Time

 

 

Replace lamp (refer to user manual)

 

 

 

 

Lamp #1 > 2950 Hours

 

Then reset lamp timer

 

OK

 

OK

 

 

 

 

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BenQ SP920P Extending lamp life, Timing of replacing the lamp, Setting Lamp Mode as Dual-Reliable, Setting Auto Power Off