BenQ TK800 User Manual - Page 38

To obtain the lamp hour information: 1. Go to SYSTEM SETUP: ADVANCED > Lamp Settings and press OK. The LAMP SETTINGS page appears. 2. Press to select Lamp Timer and press OK. The Lamp Timer information is displayed. You can also get the lamp hour information on the INFORMATION menu. Extending lamp life • Setting the Light Mode Go to PICTURE > Advanced > Light Mode and press / or press LIGHT MODE on the remote control to select a suitable lamp power from among the provided modes. Setting the projector in Economic, or SmartEco mode extends lamp life. Lamp mode Normal Economic SmartEco Description Provides full lamp brightness. Lowers brightness to extend the lamp life and decreases the fan noise. Adjusts the lamp power automatically depending on the content brightness level. • Setting Auto 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 Off, go to SYSTEM SETUP: BASIC > Auto Off and press / . 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 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 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 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 page 42. The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp. Notice Order Replacement Lamp Lamp hour >XXXX Hours Order a new lamp at www.BenQ.com 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 37), you may continue to operate the projector until the next hour lamp warning appears. Press OK to dismiss the message. Notice Replace Lamp Soon Lamp hour > XXXX Hours Order a new lamp at www.BenQ.com It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this age. 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 OK to dismiss the message. 38 Maintenance