BenQ MS500+ User Manual page 46

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 install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp may cause a
malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode.
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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
page 50 for details.
The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp.
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
you may continue to operate the projector until
the next hour lamp warning appears.
Press MODE/ENTER 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 MODE/ENTER to dismiss the message.
The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector
will operate normally.
Press MODE/ENTER to dismiss the message.
"XXXX" shown in the above messages are numbers that vary depending on different models.
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for a replacement lamp.
Status Message
Notice
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Lamp>XXXX Hours
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Notice
Replace Lamp Soon
Lamp>XXXX Hours
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Notice
Replace Lamp Now
Lamp>XXXX Hours
Lamp usage time exceeded
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WARNING
Out of Lamp Usage Time
Replace lamp (refer to User Manual)
Then reset lamp timer
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