Author: annabelle
Resetting your Samsung DLP Lamp Hour Meter / Counter
Thursday, February 15th, 2007 @ 11:44 am
This is a quick reference guide to show you how to reset your Samsung DLP TV’s lamp hour meter or hour counter. Resetting the counter is a very simple proceedure.
Begin with the TV powered off.
Point your remote towards your TV.
Press:
Mute + 1 + 8 + 2 + Power.
Your TV set should now say “Loading Factory”.
Browse down to “Option” then press Enter (or the right cursor button).
NOTE: The Mute+1+8+2 buttons needs to be pressed down consecutively and fairly quickly. If your TV does not enter the service menu after using this combination, you can subsitute MENU instead of MUTE. This seems to work for some sets. Also, the right cursor arrow also acts as the ENTER button, so try it if you’re having difficulty with the ENTER button.
To exit the service menu, hit press the EXIT button or just turn off your TV (remember not to turn on your TV immediately afterwards!).
Hello to all, just replaced by lamp , as it was going dark from time to time, unit is a samsung hl 5067w over 32 months old, since i work from home , it on all the time. lamp counter was 12,587 hours!!!! u read right, C.City tech was overwelmed, he was thinking i was over exaggerating when i mention it must be over 11,000 hour, and flip when he checked the counter
I’d like to try to replace the bulb on HLN5065W. I have a Panasonic Theatre sound system hooked to it. I only use the Samsung remote to turn TV on & off. The Panasonic remote is used for everything else. Will I be able to use the Samsung remote to key in functions for this bulb change? Which is the correct starting point to reset bulb hours; mute or menu + 1 + 8 +2 + power? Thanks for your help.
hello
I just replaced my bulb and my lamp comes on but my screen is still black. any ideas?
thanks
Checked yesterday and had 8295 hours on original lamp.8 hours later it blew.I have to wait on one to be shipped and it sucks with the superbowl being this weekend.I have a Samsung HLR5667W.
I have a HLR4266W, and experienced the on/off scenario for about 2 weeks. Took the back cover off and removed the bulb, and blew low PSI compressed air over the circuit boards, fans, bulb, and plastic covers. There was quite a bit of dust that blew out. Put it all back together, and the TV works great.
I have a samsung HLP5063w 50″ 3 years old i have twin boys that are 7yrs. old so the tv was on all the time. the bulb went in Jan.08 got a new one from DLPlampsource.com it lasted 28 days now i need to send it back to get another one. BS if you ask me.I was told after i bought the after market bulb to only PHILIPS bulbs in my tv ever heard of this? Help me please
Thanks HJ
HJ, Just so you know, the OEM lamps by Philips are the best replacement parts for your television. The OSRAMS and other after markets aren’t as reliable. Discount-Merchant.com has some good prices for lamps. Looking at your TV’s model number, I can tell that you need an BP96-00826a. Those come in two sizes; the newer, better lamp E22h size bulb or the older, rounder E23 size bulb. From my experience, the newer is the better and should last about 8000 hours.
I have a Samsung HLN617 I purchased the set in July of 2004. It is about time to replace the bulb for the second time. My problem is with the s-video, regular composite video and cable hookups. When using these video hookups as the source I get black lines on the screen. The picture is great otherwise. The HD/DVI hookups do not have the lines. Any ideas what is the problem? Is it possible that some dirt or some dust could be causing this. Thanks
I have a Samsung HLP5067wx just bought the Philips e22 lamp, had to wait another day for the adapter that was not included and replaced it but it only runs about 20 minutes with funky looking color then shuts tv off…. is this a lamp problem or do I now have a TV problem too? What’s a color wheel and how do you tell if it’s bad?
J. Bolus-
It sounds like your problem could either be the video board or the composite cable itself. You may need new composite inputs on the board.
OK, I have 5145 hours on my lamp. Put in a new one. How do I get the counter back to 0?
Dorothee:
Check the color wheel. This part gives color to the picture from the DMD. If you hear any loud whirling or whizzing sounds, its probably the color wheel. Also look to see if the colors on the wheel have faded.
This is an example of how the color wheel looks:
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/2/403863.jpg
I just replaced the dlp bulb on my Samsung HL-R5688W HDTV and now the lower right corner of the screen is 1/2 inch lower than the right. I went back into the service menu to see if there was a tilt function but all I found were Horizontal and Vertical adjustements. Anyone know how to fix this?
HJ,
Looks like Melissa is right on the ball. Since you have a BP96-00826A Enclosure, you want to make sure to replace your original Philips lamp with a Philips replacement lamp. There is a lot of literature on this that you can read on here or directly from Philips themselves. The main reasons why you want to stick with the Original Philips are:
1) Philips is the innovator of UHP Technology. Their lamps have more R&D in them than anything else on the market
2) You Samsung’s optics was engineered by Samsung and Philips engineers. The Philips e22 lamp (what you have inside your TV), was designed exclusively for the optics inside your set. Not to mention, the Philips e22 lamp is matched with the lamp driver, often referred to as the BALLAST. The lamp driver and lamp with hand in hand to provide the absolute picture. You do not want to subsitute a lower quality lamp or lower quality ballast in there! That’s just silly..
3) Philips lamps last longer. Their filaments are the most durable and long lasting in the industry. To ne honest, I’m not surprised you got a bunk lamp…it happens all the time with the aftermarket bulbs….get a Philips. Here’s a link if you’re lazy!
http://www.discount-merchant.com/Samsung-BP96-00826A-OEM-Replacement-DLP-LAMP-p/samsung-bp96-00826a-lamp.htm&Click=1466
Cheers!
Tom,
You really should be careful “blowing” compressed air INSIDE your TV Set…generally this is a bad idea because you’re really just smearing the dust and dirt all over the place. If you’re unlucky, you might be left with some dust particles on the screen or even inside the optics!
The general idea is to remove any dust that’s inside the TV with a suction tool (like your vacuum cleaner!) Some work better than others, but that’s the general idea.
What may have happened in your case– When you opened and closed the TV, you might have accidentlly placed the blue little sensor that’s on the back of your enclosure cover back in its correct position. If this blue sensor is not activated, your TV will not work. This problem seems to be about 5% of all Samsung issues. One way or another that sensor stops functioning and it needs adjustment.
John,
Always keep a SPARE!!! ALWAYS!! These TVs work in mysterious ways…and it’s not worth risking your mom (or gf), or buddies, or whoever…being disappointed because the TV does not work. Turn that sad moment into one that makes you look good. I’m sure it would have been nice if you could have just popped in a spare and within 5 minutes the game would be game on…so to say…
Everyone, buy TWO lamps!! I don’t know if the promotion is still good by the time you guys read this, but Discount-Merchant.com is offering free shipping with a two lamp purchase…you can’t go wrong with that!
http://www.Discount-Merchant.com/?Click=1466
Just replaced lamp with genuine philips replacement for my Samsung HLR4266w and it works perfect,just like new! Ordered from discount-merchant and received in just a few days. Perfect cuz i missed my tv! Connected to enclosure with guide online to be certain i did it right and it was so easy….used gloves too. 10,484 hours on original bulb,not bad. Didnt order 2 cuz i hadnt used DM before but would get 2 if i did it over again! Great deal and quality hardware and service!Saved me about 2 hundred bucks too
HELP!!! My TV turns itself off then on then off then on etc.. when it does turn itself on there is no picture. at first we thought it was the bulb however then it will work fine for a day or few days (just enough for us to think the problem is over) then it starts again! It has been down now for 3 days with no luck at getting it back on (continually) and with a picture of any kind.
Thanks for telling me how to clear my hours but what I need the code telling me how many hours i have on my current bulb.
Thanks
Emil
Sandi, i am having the same problem. 1st back in Feb. the bulb went, so i just bought one on line 165.00 all was well for 20 days then the tv would come on , stay on for 2min. then turn off with the lamp & timer and the stand by light. If anyone can help us please my twin boys are hurtin for the TV.
Just wanted to say thank you to whoever runs this site it has been a great help.Now with that said my tv still does not work. Does anyone know how to change a Balist or what it looks like.I have a samsung HLP5063w 50″i am the guy with the twin boys that cant afford the TV repair person.
Hi,
I just replaced my lamp after the screen went dark and would not come back on. I checked the total lamp hours and it was just 2,497. That seems very low. The dlp was purchased in 06 and is a Samsung HLS4676S. Does anyone know if this is a common problem?
Aron
I just replaced my lamp after the screen went dark and would not come back on. I checked the total lamp hours and it was just 2,497. That seems very low. The dlp was purchased in 06 and is a Samsung HLS4676S. Does anyone know if this is a common problem?
I have the same problem as Sandy. I have a Samsung HLS-5086WX/XAA. I checked the bulb hours and it was only around 3,400. My tv turns off sporadically. I am probably going to change the bulb but I’m wondering if this is what’s wrong? 3,400 hours doesn’t seem like very many. I have always had a slight problem with the picture and sound being in sync. Sometimes the picture comes faster than the sound and it requires a reset of the tv (turn on and off). Can someone give me advice please?
HJ,
Thanks for the compliments. We’ve been doing this for a long time and with the help of Annabelle, we’ve been getting more popular amongst the search engines, but the effort doesn’t stop there! Please help promote the site!
We have a ballast guide for a certain model of Samsung DLP TV, so you can look at it at http://guides.fixyourdlp.com/guides.php. Familiarize yourself with how its done before you try anything, and try and make sure it is the ballast before replacing it–asking a TV tech is certainly the best thing to do in your case!
Good luck!
Aron,
Lamps have a finicky lift expectancy. Most of the newer Sammys can get anywhere from 3000 to 8000 hours. While 2500 hours seems a bit low, it could have something to do with your television watching habits, or the lamp could have just gone out. Go to Discount-Merchant.com for a new lamp. They’re the best on the Internet (not just because they sponsor us, but because we believe they are the best choice for the average guy).
Jared,
Having two people post in the same day is highly suspect! The syncing of the audio may be caused by your cable box. Again, the lamp life depends on usage, though a bad ballast may be to blame. You’ll learn from reading the site that the most common parts to go out are the lamp, ballast, or color wheel.
Good luck!
Thanks for the Info I had actually bought my lamp through Discount-merchant.com and thats how I came across your site. The info on here is great and hopefully I will get a few more hours out of this lamp.
Thanks
Aron
Good luck Aron! Let us know how you fair with installing the new lamp!
Admin,
Thanks for your fast response. In your opinion, would a new bulb really stop my tv from turning on its own? I understand it could be the ballast or color wheel as well… is there any way that I can tell. My bulb has about 3500 hours on it.
Also, do you think the syncing of audio would be resolved with different HDMI cables? The picture is great so I’m confused as to why this is happening?
Thanks for your help!
Jared,
The audio synch problem could definitely be HMDI issues…to confirm, I would try regular RCA video/audio cables, or even component cables. If the audio is ok, it might be an incompatibility issues (HDMI standards are finally becoming universal!).
RE: turning off on its own.
It definitely sounds like a lamp issue to my Jared. With only 3,400 hours, it is a bit premature, but… Great an original Philips replacement lamp from Discount-Merchant.com and see what happens.
HJ,
While we don’t have the guide online (YET!) for your particular ballast, they are all pretty much the same. Here is a link to a similar ballast:
http://guides.fixyourdlp.com/samsung/bp47-00033a.php
Your ballast replacement might actually be a bit simpler than this guide so I wouldn’t be too alarmed!
Good luck!
Sandi,
To me it sounds like a bulb…or if you just changed the bulb, did you change it with a generic one…cause those are the symptoms for a generic lamp replacement. Buy the original Philips from an authorized Philips lamp distributor…
My Samsung HP-P5063W I replaced the lamp, no go lamp lights still flashing, Any suggestions? I really appreciate it!!
Al,
Close the back cover, make sure all the connections are connected.. did you replace just the bulb or the whole enclosure/housing? The common problems can be the ballast or lamp… try it again. If it’s the lamp, call the place you bought it from.
I have a HLN56W7, just replace the buld from http://www.discount-merchant.com and it works great. However, I’m trying to see what the buld life was previously and want to reset it. When I use the Mute+1+8+2+Power, or Menu+1+8+2+Power the tv just turns on. Better than before, but any assistance would be appreciated. I have tried pushing the buttons very fast and just like I would change a channel pace.
Thank you http://www.discount-merchant.com!
Ok Guys. I have tried over and over all the combinations and I can’t get into the service menu.
I have model number HL-R5688W with the Pedestal base.
http://www.hdtvmagazine.com/equipment/model-similar.php?a=B0002MLXAC&man=Samsung&model=HLP5685W
There is not much information in the searches on this set. I’m thinking I’m the only one that bought this model. LOL.
I just replaced the bulb and its working fine now but I would like to know what the bulb hours were on the old bulb.
Any info would be great.
Thanks
RA
Sorry Wwrong link.
http://www.hdtvmagazine.com/equipment/model.php?man=Samsung&model=HLR5688W
I got into the factory menu to clear hour meter after replacing bulb and now I cannot get out of the factory menu even tried unplugging set (HLN5065W) can’t change channels or inputs stays tuned to local channel with menu on left ????
hi guys i have a hls5687 samsung and i have the problem that when i used it for several hours the screen starts to blink (the image)and the lamp to(on the back of the tv) the color wheel has been replaced but it still doing it what do i have to check??
Have a HL-T4675S, just replaced the lamp, the standard mute/menu 1 8 2 power does not work on this set. Any suggestions for reset lamp hours or to even see how many on orignal lamp? set is only 7 months old, seems short for lamp replacement already.
Captain Dave
The lamps should last a lot longer than that. Was it a floor model or something? Maybe you have an issue with your ballast.
Did most of you replace just the bulb or the entire housing as well. Seems that many of the companies selling it, sell the whole housing. I really don’t want to do that unless it is really necessary.
Have an HLS4676 that was turning itself off and the three LED lights in front would flash. Samsung technician came for service and replaced the “brains” of the TV and the lamp. Lamp had only 1100 hours. Problem is back again. The new lamp has 1200 hours. I have an extended warranty and the TV is going for repairs today. Anybodu else having this problem of TV shutting down and the lamp being ok or with low hours? Thank you. Great site.
hi guys. knew i would have to get a bulb soon so shopping led me here. the hl-p4663w/hl shuts off every now and then so i put a fan in the back blowing in on the lamp. big mistake. the intenal fan blows out so it overheated big time. pulled the lamp housing blew the fan, board and vents out put it back together works fine now. will order a lamp anyway mine has 11490. cool huh?
I have a hls5086w. the standby/temp lite is on while the tv is off? Is this normal? how do i turn off? I have 3700 hrs on my original bulb, its finally going out .Is that about average hrs ?
Rob, it always depends on your usage of the television. Those lamps can last for years. 3700 sounds kind of low, but not uncommon. The standby light means the television is ready to be powered on.
Gabriel,
I haven’t heard of that problem before. Make sure you take FULL advantage of that extended warranty! Good luck!
Lowell,
11,900 hours?! Wow, that’s a lot!
Please advise. I just replaced my lamp using discount merchant. TV worked great. In-fact I played Xbox for nearly two hours. Turned TV off, went to work next day, came home excited to play some video games. Tried turning the television on, immediatly I got the three indicator lights flashing indicating lamp replacment…? Does this sound like a ballast problem? I have looked every where for replacment ballast, and can’t find anything. Any idea what the cost associated with this part would be?
i have a HLR4667 that is acting odd.
my daughter accidentally pushed the power button on the front after the set had only been on about a minute.
the tv is powering off and on by itself with no picture. when i unplug and plug back in after several minutes, the set automatically powers on and the same instance occurs: on/off repeatedly by itself.
not every time, but sometimes, the 3 LED lights flash repeatedly, which according to the the manual i should replace the bulb.
i haven’t tried the above-mentioned code sequence on the remote because my tv won’t stay on because of the automatic on/off i just described.
any kind of fix before i spend a couple hundred dollars on a new lamp? your suggestions are greatly appreciated, thank you.
Just replaced the lamp on my HLP 5063 WX, had almost 8,700 hours! It was still working, but my TV would shut off intermittently, so after reading through this website, I decided it was time to replace it.
The step by step instructions I found here were super helpful, it took a little longer than 15 minutes, but I’m just slow; if I can do this, anyone can!
By the way, I ordered from discount-merchant.com late on Tuesday night and received Friday afternoon, very impressive!
I replaced the lamp and the TV still does not turn on. Replaced the lamp, plugged in the power cord, and no difference.
How do you know if the new lamp is fine or not?
I think I got really lucky on lamp hours. Mine read 18379.
This was the original bulb on an HLN 5065W from 2003. It’s been through 2 moves and no cleaning. Fan was replaced in first 6 months from squealing. I feel like the people who drive without an oil change for 5 years…. Replacement costs were right at $200 for the whole unit (not just bulb)
Ted
Chuck, we helped to create a new guide that will help you troubleshoot if its the lamp or not. That’s always the biggest problem. Sometimes it isn’t the lamp and other components can go bad! A big indicator is if the lamp looks flawless, or you put in a brand new lamp and it still doesn’t work. Most people will blame the lamp, but it usually isn’t the lamp at all.
Ted, that’s amazing. It’s rare to see lamps last over 6000 or 7000 hours. Some people are unlucky and their lamps only last 3000 hours.
Michelle, that doesn’t sound like a lamp issue. Maybe make sure there isn’t a button stuck or check to see if the lamp cover is secure before buying a new lamp or calling out a technician!
I originally had an Osram lamp, but just replaced it with a Phillips lamp from DM. Should I change the lamp type in the service menu to Phillips?
Lee, which television did you purchase a lamp for? Philips works well in most newer televisions, but if you had a Mitsubishi or older Samsung with a BP96-0224A or BP96-0224B lamp code, you might want to stick with Osram!
I have a Samsung HLR4667w. My lamp code was BP96-00823A(O)
If it was for Samsung, I’d definitely go with Philips.
I have tried resetting my lamp hours and neither with the tv powered on and/or off worked. any other solutions?
Hey. I have a hlp5063wx/xaa Samsung DLP. It has the BIG bulb and the tv is @4 yrs old. Is there a hours/counter on it? Where?
I thought i might need a bulb b/c the picture would blur and enlarge on the sides. It looks stretched.
I went in and was looking at picture. I changed it from panarama to wide and the pic ‘cleared’. What is the problem here?
Does this likely show a need for a new bulb or what else could be the problem? Thanks so much.
reset or display your lamp counter for sp models . press dispaly then menu then mute then power to get into the service menu .. reset lamp was in options. then power off and do the same to get out of the service menu. the diplay button was my info button.
Nick
I just replaced my old fading lamp on my Samsung DLP. The improved picture was great until I tried to reset the lamp timer. After I got through the menu into “other” I was trying to navigate to the lamp hour meter and inadvertently set of some other type of reset. The picture went out and won’t come back on. I still have sound, but no pic. When I turn the TV off I can tell there is some sort of light as the gray screen gets black, but when I turn it back on still no pic. Any ideas??
Ok, I can stop sounding the alarm. Just as I was going to unplug the tv to take out the new lamp and put the old back in I had the idea to unplug the TV to “reset” it. I have to do this from time to time with my Direct TV DVRs. Anyway (much to my shock) it worked. Crystal clear picture back. So bright I have to adjust my picture mode to cinema to dim it a little.
Just replaced the bulb on my HLP-5674W thanks to Discount-Merchant.com, hopefully this one will last another 10,236 hours.
We have the set on a correctly sized UPS, so during power outages (about a half dozen) the bulb fan can continue to run.
8583 hours on my HL-R6164W just replaced it…
Just a note I have a HL-S5687WX\XA and the Mute\Menu+1+8+2+power did work for me. I tried both but now I can’t remember which one worked. Anyway the service menu did not appear immediately it took a second or two. Lamp life was around 4700. The TV was bought Feb 2007 and it was manufactured Jan 31 2007 according to Samsungs product registration website.
I finally got the nerve to change the bulb on my HL-T4675S. Seems to have worked fine. In trying to reset the lamp counter, I scroll down to the lamp life but see no “reset” option. Do I select the “User Reset” option? Afraid of messing up other things.
Thanks for any suggestions.
i have a hln47wx. the original lamp lasted for year but I just replaced it this past april and now the new one (philips but not freom DM) seems to have gone out … several question - could I have something else wrong, or did I just get a bum bulb? anyone use the adapter they advertise? also my lamp enclosure had a tab at the top where the connectors are that I broke off puting the replace in … I don’t think I could have avoided it but I doubt it had anything to do with the sort bulb life … and thanks for the tip onfinding bulb life, if I can get a picture back I will try it.
Hi, I own a Samsung SP40J5HA (year 2000!!!) and yesterday the lamp “died”… I guess. The lamp had more than 9000 hours, yesterday the image become very dark (before green … then gray). I remove the lamp to check the lamp type (UHP 100W E0 SC/001 made in belgium) in order to buy a new one. After that, I re-insert the old lamp in the TV but I got no image at all: black screen (only audio). What happened? The fans are working, I can see (from rear) that there is light from the lamp. Is it normal that there is still “some light”?
I have the TV three front leds flashing (what does it mean?).
Last question: After buying a new lamp, I just should put it inside and switch on the TV? In other posts, I read that is necessary to change a fuse (I did not find any fuse!).
Ok, I hope you got “my English” eh eh eh … I would really appreciate if you could give me any suggestion.
Regards,
Giovanni, Rome-Italy
My Samsung 5063 was humming and then went out. I bought a new lamp with the attachment and used the same enclosure. I have checked both fans and they work.
The problem is that the new lamp will not turn on. I get a loud humming sound, dialog from my cable box, no picture. Then the noise will intermittently rev up and down, then the tv will shut off with the standby/temp light coming on…then turn back on again…then off….then on…and then all 3 lights start blinking again.
I’ve studied this site for two days now and have used it as a reference but to no avail.
What to do? Thanks.
Checked my lamp counter, 11,500 hours ans still going although the tv turns itself off once in a while.Ordered a new lamp from Discount Merchant just to be safe, great service and very informative site. Thanks for the tips…
I have A Samsung DLP model # HLR5688W pedestal base - beautiful, expensive TV. Bulb is acting up and TV won’t activate. Having trouble getting original Lamp #BP96-01074A with enclosure. Is there another perfect fitting compatable top quality Phillips replacement lamp with enclosure that I can buy that will fit my TV?
I think discount-merchant recommends BP96-01415A with enclosure, while another site said BP96-01073A with enclosure. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF EITHER OF THESE LAMPS AND ENCLOSURES REALLY FIT, SO I CAN BUY THE RIGHT ONE. Also, is there a return policy if the bulb and enclosure do not fit? Thank you very much for your responce.
I am having a problem with my HLR 5667. I think it is a lamp problem so I’ve ordered a new one from discount-merchant. Is it normal when the lamp goes out for the set to do nothing at all, no sound? When I try to turn the set on I get no sound, it will try 3 or 4 times to power up and then all I get is the lamp/timer/standby flashing lights. I just would like to know if this is sounds like a lamp problem or if I’m barking up the wrong tree.
Thanks for any responses.
I own a Samsung HLN-5065W. I replaced the lamp about 2 years ago. All went well. About a week ago, I started getting a “buzzing” or ” circular saw” sound. I again replaced the lamp, but the buzzing is still there. I don’t think it’s the fan because when I turn off the TV, the video and audio shutdown after a few seconds, and the fan continues to run for about 30 seconds to cool the lamp. There is no noise during the cooling period. do I have a bad color wheel? Ballast? Thanks for your help.
I have samsung dlp 50L7HX.I can not enter the menu. (lamp hour meter)Mute+1+8+2+Power doesn’t work also “Menu” instead of Mute.I need help, thank you.
I have replaced my lamp twice in 3 1/2 years… Now I have a loud buzzing noise that will Not go away… I do not knoiw what it is from..Ballast? Internal something? TV goes on, but noise is so disturbing that I turn it off and start again in hopes the noise will disappear..No Luck..No kidding..It worked for awhile with me slamming my hand on the back of the set, but now the sound of buzzing is all the time..PLEASE HELP!
i have a HLP5067WX/XAA Samsung
just a belated thank you to your site (and links). Our Samsung HLN4743 series had multiple issues at the same time…bulb, color wheel & ballast. But with ‘your’ help, made all the repairs myself!!! My husband was pretty impressed too!! By the way, my lamp counter was at 14,568 before resetting. One last thing, Discount Merchant is very helpful whether ‘live’ on line or by phone and can answer most if not all of your parts questions.
Thanks again.
My lamp a BP96-01073A(p) has started to get dim and I am in need of replacing it after 11516 hours of operation. Any suggestions for a place with good quality and prices. I am in Canada
i’m having the same issue as michelle in post #95. same model. as soon as i plug the tv in it turns on then shuts off over and over with no end. i know it’s not the lamp because i have a replacement which had sitting around. i noticed that when it cycles on and off i could hear a switch or something going off behind the connections panel. i had a problem before where half my screen was discolored for the longest time and i thought it was the lamp. after replacing the lamp the issue was still there. at the point, i reconnected my connections in the back and my problem went away (even after going back to my original lamp). this power cycling issue started when the colors malfunctioned again so i attempted to reconnect the inputs. now it just power cycles. michelle, have you been able to fix your issue? or can anyone else with input help me out? thanks.
I have a Samsung HLR5067w and ordered my bulb from Discount Merchant on a Thursday and it arrived Saturday via USPS, very impressive. The first indication the bulb was going out was that the picture was getting dimmer. Then one night my daughter turned it on and it made this loud popping sound followed by a series of grinding, very loud, and no picture. So I did some research and the grinding sound was something in common with the color wheel failing, so I ordered one of those as well. When I opened up the back and pulled the bulb out I noticed glass from the bulb all over, so I figured the loud popping sound we were hearing was the filament arching. I replaced the bulb, replaced back cover and the picture was perfect. So I didn’t need the color wheel but, I’ll keep for a spare just in case. I checked the hour meter and had 10,277 hours on the original Phillips bulb.
Just replaced my original bulb today. I’ve had the TV for about 5 years now and the filament in the original bulb actually shattered inside the bulb. Replaced the bulb and went to reset the lamp counter and it had just under 17800 hours. Guess I should consider myself quite lucky. Ordered the new one from MI Technologies(Discount Merchant) on Fri. and they had it at the door on Mon. without me even having to pay for overnite shipping. I also noticed they sent the new smaller bulb replacement with the adapter. Hopefully that is a good thing. Just wanted to share my experience. Love the set by the way.
I’ve always had good experiences with them, though I don’t know how good that lamp adapter is.
Just replaced my big bulb with one of your small bulbs with the adapter on my Samsung HLP6163W DLP TV. 10 minutes and that included resetting the lamp hour meter! It is up and running fine! Old bulb had 7177 hours on it.
Thanks Discount Merchant! Best prices and great service! Lamp arrived in two days!
Tony
i have a samsung dlp 50′ hlr5067wax. it is 2 years old.
when i plug in the tv in the socket, the source button flashes ‘lamp’. then, the tv flashes on and off non stop with no indication on the source button.
i am not sure to replace the lamp, reset the lamp hours, or replace the colorwheel.
thank you for your cooperation.
regards,
alonzo
I’d try the lamp first. It’s the cheapest and easiest solution since the lamp usually goes out first.
Hello,
Many thanks for your good advice! I was able to replace the bulb in my Samsung DLP and saved money by keeping the original housing.
Question: Since I have replaced the bulb, the television turns on but has turned itself off three times in the past 24 hours. It was not on excessively before this happened and turns back on when I press the power button. I have NOT reset the lamp timer - would this be the problem?
Color is fine, no whirring noise is heard. But it’s frustrating when I watch television and unconsciously fear that the tv will turn itself off. Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated!
I have a Samsung DLP Model # HL-R4266W. A couple of weeks ago I went to turn the TV on and the timer and standby/temperature lights started flashing. After a min or so they stop flashing and the standby/temperature light stays solid red.
I have replaced the lamp as well as the ballast and still get the same results. Does anyone have any idea what I can try next to get this TV to turn on again?
Please reply here or email me at cybersnac@gmail.com I really need some advice!
Thank you.
I’m trying to check the life of the bulb on my Samsung 5663w. John Wall posted earlier on this topic but that didn’t make much sense. Can anyone give me a break down on how to check the Bulb Life? I ordered my new lamp from Samsungparts and it clearly was an old housing unit for the lamp and i’m wondering if the lamp is new also. I’ve heard shady things about parts coming from Samsung and I’d like to check the hours on this lamp. BTW I reset the Lamp status before I put the new bulb in.
Well, most companies recycle the lamp housings or enclosures. That’s nothing new. The lamp is the only thing that goes bad. Also, the TV can’t keep track of how long a lamp’s been on.. it’s like replacing the engine in your car. Your odometer isn’t going to be able to tell how many miles the new engine has–there’s no internal counter for the lamp.
My 3 yr old Samsung DLP HL-R5678W power button had all lights flashing and no screen indicating a bad bulb. It also had a loud buzzing noise. I called my extended warranty company (NSI) and finally received a bulb after 2 weeks. The original lampcode is BP96-01074A(P) and the replacement I just received is BP96-01415A(P120W). I just saw a reference on http://www.Discount-Merchant.com saying… the original Samsung Lamp BP96-01074A was actually replaced by enclosure number BP96-01415A. I don’t understand how the new replacement could be a differnet size, shape and the male/female connectors are not aligned. Any ideas on this? Also,is the buzzing associated with the bad bulb or is it poosibly the fan? I performed the reset by holding the Mute (or Menu button) + 1 + 8 + 2 + power and I didn”t think it worked becasuse there was no utility screen or # of hours shown. The TV did start working although the picture is dull, flickers and I’ve still got the loud buzzing sound. Any help would be apreciated. Sorry this post is so long. Mark
That’s a color wheel. If it’s buzzing from the lamp area, it could be the ballast. The buzz or hum noise can be either. Samsung has some crazy part numbers that don’t make sense. Discount Merchant just sells the lamps.
HI - Samsung HL-R5678W. Manual says that when the three indicators on the power button are blinking, it’s the bulb. However I can press the button to clear the blinking lights, and turn it right back on again. Bulb works great…for about 5-10 minutes, then the machine shuts off with the three blinking lights. I’m VERY confused - anyone have a clue?
Well, if the lamp is working, most likely it’s another failed part. Ballast or color wheel!
Please help- I am going insane! My Samsung DLP turns off on it’s own (quite a few times before it will stay on for awhile- and then it will stay on for hours)… after reading many forums, I’m assuming it’s the lamp or ballast- but how do I know which? When it turns off, the standby/temp and lamp indicators flash (not the timer light), and the manual says all three flash when the lamp needs to be replaced. And the picture is fine, so those things lead me to think it’s not the lamp. I’d rather not spend a ton of money getting a tech out here if I don’t have to. Any thoughts? Thanks- I truly appreciate your time.
Hello and Help;
I have a Samsung HL-R4266W DLP TV that is working fine except that where it should be displaying black it instead displays red!… I’m thinking that it might be the color wheel but it’s not making any noise.
It happened ‘all-of-a-sudden’ while my son was playing a video game and won’t go away.
Any Ideas? I hate to play swaptronics and get it wrong.
Miller
I also have now replaced the lamp, ballast, and power board for the Samsung 5063. The TV still turns on and off. I did check my color wheel and it looked fine. I have also cleaned out the TV with compressed air. If anyone has any further assistance I would really like to hear it. My TV have now cost me approc $300 for the spare parts to no avail. Needless to say i will never buy another Samsung.