46 Connecting with video equipment
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 page49 for details.
The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp.
"XXXX" shown in the above messages are numbers that vary depending on different models.
Replacing the lamp
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cable
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.

Status Message

Install a new lamp for optimal performance. If the projector is
normally run with Economic selected (see "Getting to know the
lamp hour" on page 45), you may continue to operate the projector
until the next hour lamp warning appears.
Press ENTER to dismiss the message.
It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this stage.
The lamp is a consumable item. The lamp brightness diminishes with
use. This is normal lamp behavior. You can replace the lamp
whenever you notice that the brightness level has significantly
diminished.
Press ENTER to dismiss the message.
The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate
normally.
Press ENTER to dismiss the message.
OK
NOTICE: Order replacement lamp
Lamp > XXXX hrs
Order a new lamp at
lamp.benq.com
WARNING
OK
NOTICE: Replace lamp soon
Lamp > XXXX hrs
Order a new lamp at
lamp.benq.com
WARNING
NOTICE: Replace lamp now
Lamp > XXXX hrs
Lamp-usage time exceeded
Replace lamp (refer to User’s Manual)
then reset lamp timer.
Order a new lamp at
lamp.benq.com
OK
WARNING