BenQ TH585 User Manual - Page 41

Extending lamp life, Timing of replacing the lamp, Advanced Menu - System Setup : Basic

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Extending lamp life • Setting the Light Mode Go to Advanced Menu - Picture > Advanced > Light Mode, press OK. The Light Mode page appears. Setting the projector in Economic, SmartEco or LampSave mode extends lamp life. Light Mode Normal Economic SmartEco LampSave 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 while optimizing display quality Adjusts the lamp power automatically depending on the content brightness level while offering a longer 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 - System Setup : Basic > Auto 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 light 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 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 Indicators on page 45. The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp. Order Replacement Lamp Lamp>XXXX Hours Order a new lamp at www.benq.com OK Install a new lamp for optimal performance. Press OK to dismiss the message. Replace Lamp Soon Lamp>XXXX Hours Order a new lamp at www.benq.com OK 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. Maintenance 41

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Maintenance
Extending lamp life
• Setting the
Light Mode
Go to
Advanced Menu - Picture
>
Advanced
>
Light Mode
, press
OK
. The
Light Mode
page
appears.
Setting the projector in
Economic
,
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 - System Setup : Basic
>
Auto 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
before installing a new lamp. An old lamp
may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the light may explode.
The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp.
Light Mode
Description
Normal
Provides full lamp brightness
Economic
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
Indicators on page 45
.
Install a new lamp for optimal performance. Press
OK
to
dismiss the message.
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.
Order Replacement Lamp
Lamp>XXXX Hours
Order a new lamp at www.benq.com
OK
OK
Replace Lamp Soon
Lamp>XXXX Hours
Order a new lamp at www.benq.com