Benq Thermometer SP920P User Manual
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Maintenance
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Extending lamp life
The projection lamp is a consumable item that normally can last up to 2000-3000 hours with proper usage. To
keep the lamp life as long as possible, you can do the following settings via the OSD menus.
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keep the lamp life as long as possible, you can do the following settings via the OSD menus.
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Setting Lamp Mode as Dual-Reliable
Compared to Dual-Brightest mode, using Dual-Reliable mode reduces system noise and power consumption. If
the Dual-Reliable mode is selected, the light output for the individual lamp will be reduced.
Setting the projector in Dual-Reliable mode also extends the individual lamp operation life. See
the Dual-Reliable mode is selected, the light output for the individual lamp will be reduced.
Setting the projector in Dual-Reliable mode also extends the individual lamp operation life. See
for how Dual-Reliable mode is set.
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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 > Auto Power Off menu and press / . The time
period can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5-minute increments. 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.
to prevent unnecessary waste of lamp life.
To set Auto Power Off, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Auto Power Off menu and press / . The time
period can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5-minute increments. 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.
Timing of replacing the lamp
When the LAMP indicator light is 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.
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.
The LAMP indicator light and TEMPerature indicator 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 TEMPerature indicator light still
lights up after turning the power back on, please contact your dealer. See
the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes. If the LAMP or TEMPerature indicator light still
lights up after turning the power back on, please contact your dealer. See
for
details.
The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change lamp 1 or lamp 2. Warning messages for lamp 1
are illustrated below.
are illustrated below.
Status & Message
Status & Message
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The lamp has been in operation for 2000 hours.
Install a new lamp for optimal performance. If the
projector is normally run with Dual-Reliable
Mode selected (See
Install a new lamp for optimal performance. If the
projector is normally run with Dual-Reliable
Mode selected (See
), you may continue to
operate the projector until the 2950 hour lamp
warning appears.
warning appears.
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The lamp has been in operation for 2950 hours. A
new lamp should be fitted to avoid the
inconvenience when the projector runs out of
lamp time.
new lamp should be fitted to avoid the
inconvenience when the projector runs out of
lamp time.
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The lamp has been in operation for 3000 hours. 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. If the lamp is not
replaced beforehand, it must be replaced after
3000 hours usage.
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. If the lamp is not
replaced beforehand, it must be replaced after
3000 hours usage.
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The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector
will operate normally.
will operate normally.
OK
Order Replacement Lamp
Lamp #1 > 2000 Hours
Notice
OK
Replace Lamp Soon
Lamp #1 > 2950 Hours
Notice
OK
Replace Lamp Now
Lamp #1 > 3000 Hours
Lamp usage time exceeded
Lamp usage time exceeded
Notice
OK
Out of Lamp Usage Time
Replace lamp (refer to user manual)
Then reset lamp timer
Then reset lamp timer
Notice