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Section 3 ► Operation
3.8 Working with the
Whenever you install a new lamp in the projector,
access the Lamp menu to record the lamp serial
lamp
number in the projector's memory. You can also
choose a lamp mode for regulating power and light
output, change Iris size, and access other read-
only information pertaining to past and present
lamps.
laMP hoURs (read-only) shows the number
of hours logged on the current lamp. Whenever
you record a new lamp serial number this value
automatically resets to "0", where it begins to
log time for the new lamp. This information also
appears in the Information menu.
laMP s/n (read-only) is the serial number recorded for the current lamp. When you install a new
lamp and enter its serial number, the number will appear here.
Enter a checkmark for LAMP MESSAGE to enable a warning message that will appear upon
power-up when the lamp has reached the specified lamp limit and should be replaced. Delete
the checkmark to prevent display of this message — instead, when your lamp expires, only the
status display messages on the back of the projector will provide the visual warning to replace
the lamp.
noTes: 1) It is recommended that the Lamp Message checkbox remain enabled. 2) When a
lamp warning message appears, press
will continue to appear upon power-up until you install a new lamp.
Set laMP lIMIT to the number of hours you expect to log on the current lamp before replacing
it. This will trigger a lamp message on-screen (if enabled).
noTes: 1) If you change modes over the life of a lamp, the lamp limit you originally expected
may no longer be possible. 2) Turning the lamp on and off reduces lamp life significantly, as do
other factors. 3) It is recommended that Lamp Limit not exceed the expected lamp life, otherwise
a lamp could become dangerously fragile with overuse.
Set which laMP MoDe you want to use in order to control the light
output. You can choose to run the lamp as bright as possible (i.e.,
always using maximum power — this is the default upon power up)
or you can power the lamp with a specific wattage appropriate for the
installed lamp or you can set a specific intensity (brightness) to maintain. Although there are
exceptions, generally higher light output or higher power settings can shorten lamp life.
Use the lamp mode that best suits your brightness needs. For example, in a tiled application you
may want to precisely match brightness levels between adjacent images — judge by eye and
set each individual lamp Power setting as necessary. Or if you want images to be as bright as
possible — choose Max brightness. Always keep in mind that higher lamp power settings can
shorten lamp life.
to temporarily cancel the message. The message
Exit
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1.
Lamp Message
2.
Lamp Limit
Lamp Mode
3.
Power
4.
5.
Intensity
6.
Iris
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Lamp History
8.
Change Lamp
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