BenQ CinePrime HT3560 User Manual page 37

2. Equivalent Light Hours =
, if
A'
A' A'
x X+
xY+ xZ
X Y Z
X = lamp life spec of Normal mode
Y = lamp life spec of Eco mode
Z = lamp life spec of SmartEco mode
A' is the longest lamp life spec among X, Y, Z
For Time used in each lamp mode shown in OSD menu:
- Time used is accumulated and rounded down to an integer in Hours.
- When time used is less than 1 hour, it shows 0 hours.
When you calculate Equivalent Lamp hour manually, it will probably have deviation from the value shown in OSD
menu since projector system calculates Time used for each lamp mode in "Minutes" then rounds down to an integer
in hours shown in OSD.
To obtain the lamp hour information:
Go to Advanced menu - System > Light Source Information and press OK. The Light Source
Information page appears.
You can also get the lamp hour information on the Information menu.
Extending light source life
• Setting the Light Source Mode
Go to Advanced Menu - Picture > Advanced Color Settings > Light Source Mode, press OK.
The Light Source Mode page appears.
Setting the projector in ECO or SmartEco mode extends lamp life.
Lamp mode Description
Normal
Provides full lamp brightness
ECO
Lowers brightness to extend the lamp life and decreases the fan noise
Adjusts the lamp power automatically depending on the content brightness level while
SmartEco
optimizing display quality
• 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 > Operation Settings > Power On/Off
Settings > Auto Power Off and press
Timing of replacing the lamp
When the Lamp indicator lights up or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp,
please consult your dealer or go to
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
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