Extending lamp life, Timing of replacing the lamp – BenQ TH575 3800-Lumen Full HD DLP Home Theater Gaming Projector User Manual
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Maintenance
To obtain the lamp hour information:
1. Go to
Advanced Menu - Settings
>
Light Settings
and press
OK
. The
Light Settings
page
appears.
2. Press
to select
Light Usage Time
and press
OK
. The
Light Usage Time
information is
displayed.
You can also get the lamp hour information on the
Information
menu.
Extending lamp life
• Setting the
Light Mode
Go to
Advanced Menu - Picture
>
Advanced Color Settings
>
Light Mode
and select a suitable
lamp power from among the provided modes.
Setting the projector in
ECO
,
SmartEco
or
LampSave
mode extends lamp life.
• 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 to
Advanced Menu - Settings
>
Operation Settings
>
Power
On/Off Settings
>
Auto Power Off
and press / .
Timing of replacing the lamp
When the
Light indicator
lights up or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp,
please consult your dealer or go to
http://www.BenQ.com
before installing a new lamp. An old lamp
may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode.
The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp.
Light mode
Description
Normal
Provides full lamp brightness
ECO
Lowers brightness to extend the lamp life and decreases the fan noise
SmartEco
Adjusts the lamp power automatically depending on the content brightness level while
optimizing display quality
LampSave
Adjusts the lamp power automatically depending on the content brightness level while
offering a longer lamp life
• The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions, selected
input signal contrast/brightness settings, and is directly proportional to projection distance.
• The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications. This is
normal and expected behavior.
• The
LIGHT 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 Light or Temp indicator still lights up after turning
the power back on, please contact your dealer. See
Install a new lamp for optimal performance. Press
OK
to
dismiss the message.
Order a replacement lamp
Equivalent lamp hour >XXXX hours
Order a new lamp at www.BenQ.com
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