BenQ Ts513p Users Manual

Operation 41
Function Description
Operation 
Settings
Direct Power On
Allows the projector to turn on automatically once the power is fed 
through the power cord.
Signal Power On
Sets whether to turn the projector directly on without pressing the 
POWER key on the projector when the projector is in standby mode 
and the signal is feed through the VGA cable.
Auto Power Off
Allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is 
detected after a set period of time. See Setting Auto Power Off...

Operation 42
Function Description
High 
Altitude 
ModeA mode for operation in high altitude areas. See Operating in a high 
altitude environment on page 32 for details.
Audio 
Settings
Mute
Volume
Power On/Off Ring Tone
See Adjusting the sound on page 33 for details.
Lamp 
Settings
Lamp Mode
See Setting Lamp Mode as Economic on page 45 for details.
Reset Lamp Timer
See Resetting the lamp timer on page 49 for details.
Equivalent Lamp Hour
See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 45 for details on how the...

Operation 43
Function Description
Standby 
Settings
Monitor Out
Selecting On enables the function. The projector can output a VGA 
signal when it is in standby mode and the COMPUTER 1 jack is 
correctly connected to devices. See Connection on page 15 for how to 
make the connection.
Audio Pass Through
The projector can play sound when it is in standby mode and the 
corresponding jacks are correctly connected to devices. Press  /  to 
choose the source that you wish to use. When you select Computer,...

Maintenance 44
Maintenance
Care of the projector
Your projector needs little maintenance. The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is 
to keep the lens and case clean.
Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts 
need replacing.
Cleaning the lens
Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. 
•  Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust. 
•  If there is dirt or smears, use lens-cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens...

Maintenance 45
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. 
See Setting Lamp Mode as Economic below for more information on Economic mode.
To obtain the lamp hour information:
1. Press MENU/EXIT and then press  /  to highlight the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced 
menu.
2. Press   to highlight Lamp Settings and press MODE/ENTER. The Lamp Settings page 
displays.
3. You will see the...

Maintenance 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. 
Go to http://lamp.benq.com for a replacement lamp.
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....

Maintenance 47
Replacing the lamp
•  To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the 
power cord before changing the lamp.
•  To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes 
before replacing the lamp.
•  To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components, use caution 
when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces.
•  To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and/or compromising image...

Maintenance 4814. Connect the power and restart the projector. 7. Use the handle to slowly pull the lamp out of 
the projector.
•  Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break 
and scatter broken glass in the projector.
•  Do not place the lamp in locations where water 
might splash on it, children can reach it, or near 
flammable materials.
•  Do not insert your hands into the projector after 
the lamp is removed. If you touch the optical 
components inside, it could cause color 
unevenness and...

Maintenance 49
Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed. 
Resetting the lamp timer
15. After the startup logo, open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Go to the SYSTEM 
SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings menu. Press MODE/ENTER. The Lamp Settings 
page displays. Highlight Reset Lamp Timer. A warning message is displayed asking if 
you want to reset the lamp timer. Highlight Reset and press MODE/ENTER. The lamp 
time will be reset to “0”.
Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this...

Maintenance 50
Indicators
LightStatus & Description
Power events
Off Off OrangeStand-by mode.
Off OffGreen
FlashingPowering up.
Off Off GreenNormal operation.
Off OffOrange
Flashing
•  The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down as it was 
abnormally shut down without the normal cooling down 
process.
•  The projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power 
is turned off.
•  The projector has shut down automatically. If you try to re-
start the projector, it will shut down again. Please contact...