Lamp Information - BenQ TW526E User Manual

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. The method of calculating the equivalent
lamp hour is as follows:
Total (equivalent) lamp hour= 20/9 * (hours used in Normal mode) + 5/3 * (hours
used in Eco mode) + 20/13 * (hours used in SmartEco)+1 * (hours used in LampSave)
See "Setting Lamp mode eco function as Economic or SmartEco mode"
below for more information on Economic mode.
The lamp hour in Economic, SmartEco and LampSave is calculated shorter of that in
Normal mode. That is, using the projector in Economic, SmartEco or LampSave mode
helps to extend the lamp hour.
To obtain the lamp hour information:
1. Press Menu/Exit and then press
Advanced menu is highlighted.
2. Press
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. To keep the lamp life as long as possible,
you can do the following settings via the OSD menu or remote control.
Setting Lamp mode eco function as Economic or SmartEco mode
Using Economic /SmartEco mode will reduces system noise and power
consumption. If the
and result in darker projected pictures, the projector protected for longer working life.
Setting the projector in Economic/SmartEco mode also extends the lamp
operation life. To set
Advanced > Lamp Settings > Lamp mode menu and press
The lamp modes are defined as the chart below.
Lamp mode
Normal
Economic
SmartEco
to highlight Lamp Settings and press Mode/Enter. The Lamp
Economic/SmartEco mode is selected, the light output will be reduced
Economic/SmartEco mode, go into the SYSTEM SETUP:
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
/ until the SYSTEM SETUP:
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