Epson 500 Projector User Manual


 
58 Checking the Projector Status
8. Replace the cover and tighten its screws. (The projector won’t work if the lamp cover is
open or loose.)
9. Reset the lamp usage timer, as described in the next section.
Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer
After replacing the lamp, follow these steps to reset the lamp usage timer:
1. Press the
Menu button on the projector or remote control.
2. Use the menu navigation buttons to open the
Reset menu, then select Lamp-Hours
Reset
.
3. When you see a confirmation prompt, highlight
Yes and press the button.
4. When you’re finished, press the
Menu button to exit.
The lamp usage timer doesn’t register until you’ve used the lamp for at least 10 hours.
Checking the Projector Status
You can use the Info menu to view information about the current display settings and how
long the projection lamp has been in use. To access the Info menu:
1. Press the
Menu button on the projector or remote control.
2. Use the menu navigation buttons to open the
Info menu. The following information
appears:
Note: The information displayed depends on the currently selected image source.
The Lamp Hours shows 0H until you’ve used the lamp for at least 10 hours.
The resolution indicates the total number of scan lines in the source signal; the
number of visible scan lines depends on the signal format standard and selected
display settings (see page 70).
Lamp Hours Video Signal
Source Refresh Rate
Input Signal Sync Info
Resolution