BenQ MX818ST CRT Television User Manual


 
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Lamp information
Getting to know the lamp hour
When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically
calculated by the built-in timer.
To obtain the lamp hour information:
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press / to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP:
Advanced menu.
2. Press to highlight Lamp Settings and press MODE/ENTER. The Lamp
Settings page displays.
3. You will see the Equivalent Lamp information displaying on the menu.
4. To leave the menu, press MENU/EXIT.
You can also get the lamp hour information on the INFORMATION menu.
Extending lamp life
The projection lamp is a consumable item that normally can last up to 3000-4000 hours
with proper usage. To keep the lamp life as long as possible, you can do the following
settings via the OSD menu.
Setting Lamp Mode
Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption by 20%. Using
SmartEco ImageCare/SmartEco LampCare mode reduces system noise and power
consumption by up to 70%, which adjusts image brightness dynamically. If the Economic,
SmartEco ImageCare or SmartEco LampCare mode is selected, the light output
will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures.
Setting the projector in Economic, SmartEco ImageCare or SmartEco LampCare
mode also extends the lamp operation life. To set Economic, SmartEco ImageCare or
SmartEco LampCare mode, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp
Settings > Lamp Mode menu and press / .
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 > Operation Settings
> Auto Power Off menu and press / . 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.
Lamp mode Description
Normal
100% lamp brightness
Economic
Saves 20% lamp power consumption
SmartEco ImageCare
Saves up to 70% lamp power consumption depending on the content
brightness level and keeps the image as bright as it is in normal mode
SmartEco LampCare
Saves up to 70% lamp power consumption to offer a longer lamp life