BenQ SP870 SP870 User Manual - Page 45
Extending lamp life, Timing of replacing the lamp, Status & Message
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English Extending lamp life The projection lamp is a consumable. To keep the lamp life as long as possible, you can do the following settings via the OSD menus. • Setting Lamp Mode as Economic Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption. If the Economic mode is selected, the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures. Setting the projector in Economic mode also extends the lamp operation life. To set Economic mode, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings > Lamp Mode menu and press / to select Economic. • 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 48 for details. The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp. Status & Message Status & Message • Install a new lamp for optimal performance. If the • It is strongly recommended that you replace the projector is normally run with Economic Mode lamp at this age. The lamp is a consumable item. selected (See "Lamp Mode" on page 43), you may The lamp brightness diminishes with use. This is continue to operate the projector until the next normal lamp behavior. You can replace the lamp lamp warning appears. whenever you notice that the brightness level has Notice significantly diminished. Order Replacement Lamp Lamp > XXXX Hours Notice Replace Lamp Now Lamp > XXXX Hours Lamp usage time exceeded OK OK • A new lamp should be fitted to avoid the inconvenience when the projector runs out of lamp time. Notice • The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate normally. Notice Replace Lamp Soon Lamp > XXXX Hours Lamp-usage time exceeded Replace lamp (refer to user manual) Then reset lamp timer OK OK "XXXX" shown in the above messages are numbers that vary depending on different models. Maintenance 45
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