BenQ W700/W710st Digital Projector User Manual

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FUNCTIONDESCRIPTION
LanguageSets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. 
See  "Using the menus" on page 27  for details.
Projector 
PositionThe projector can be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with 
one or more mirrors. 
See  "Choosing a location" on page 15  for details.
Menu 
Settings
Menu display time
Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key 
press. The range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5-second increments....

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Audio Setting
Mute 
Vo l u m e
Power On/Off ring tone
See  "Adjusting the sound" on page 44  for details.
Lamp 
Settings
Lamp Mode See "Setting Lamp mode as Economic" on page 55  for details.
Reset lamp timerSee "Resetting the lamp timer" on page 60  for details.
Equivalent Lamp HourSee "Getting to know the lamp hour" on page 55  for details on how 
the total lamp hour is calculated.
High Altitude 
ModeA mode for operation in high altitude areas.  ...

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The INFORMATION menu shows you the current operating status of the projector.
FUNCTIONDESCRIPTION
Current 
System 
Status
Source
Shows the current signal source.
Picture Mode
Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu.
Resolution
Shows the native resolution of the input signal.
Color System
Shows input system format, NTSC, PAL, SECAM or RGB.
Equivalent Lamp Hour
Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used.
Firmware Version
Displays the firmware version of the projector.
6....

Maintenance
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EnglishMaintenance
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 clean.
Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp. Contact your dealer if other parts 
n

eed 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 55
EnglishLamp 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. The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as 
follows:
See Setting Lamp mode as Economic  below for more information on Economic mode.
To obtain the lamp hour information:
1. Press Menu/E
 xit and then press / until the  SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced  menu is 
highlighted.
2. Press 
 to highlight  Lamp...

Maintenance
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EnglishTi m i n g  o f  r e p l a c i n g  t h e  l a m p
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. See Indicators on page 60  for...

Maintenance 57
EnglishReplacing the lamp
• If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside-down from the ceiling, make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury 
or damage to the human eyes caused by fractured 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 pr ojector to cool for at least 45 minutes 
before...

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10. Restart the projector.
Do not turn the power on wi th the lamp cover removed.
5. Lift the handle so that it stands up. 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...

Maintenance 59
EnglishResetting the lamp timer
11. 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. Press 
 to 
highlight  Reset lam p
  timer and press 
MODE/ENTER . A warning message 
displays asking if you want to reset the lamp timer. Highlight  Reset and press MODE/
ENTER . The lamp time will be reset to '0'.
Reset Lamp Timer?
Reset Cancel
Notice
Do not reset if the...

Maintenance
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EnglishIndicators
LightStatus & Description
PowerTe m pLamp
Power events
Orange Off OffStand-by mode
Green
Flashing Off OffPowering up
Green Off OffNormal operation
Orange
Flashing Off OffThe projector needs to cool for 90 seconds after the power is 
turned off.
Lamp events
Orange
Flashing Off RedThe lamp ignition retries if the lamp fails during startup.
Off Off Red1. The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down. 
Or
2. Please contact your dealer for assistance.
Thermal events
Off Red Off...