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Add a replacement Optoma EW533ST projector lamp

Shelagh McNallyPosted on August 18, 2016 Posted in FixYourDLP, Projector Lamp Replacement Guides — No Comments ↓

This step-by-step guide shows how to install a replacement Optoma EW533ST projector lamp

When the Optoma EW533ST projector lamp is reaching end of life, you’ll see a warning sign appear on screen.

Replace the lamp immediately when you see this warning signs. Using the lamp beyond its recommended hours can result in the projector lamp exploding inside the projector. Clean up can be time consuming. Watch for other signs that the Optoma EW533ST projector lamp may be reaching it’s end of life:

the Lamp LED flashing amber
picture has poor colour quality
image vibrancy and definition has deteriorated

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Installing a new lamp

Always buy authentic lamps for your projector. See below for information on how authentic projector lamps keep your projector working properly. Your Optoma EW533ST uses the Optoma BL-FP180E projector lamp. Follow these important safety tips before installing a new lamp:

Switch off the power to the projector by pressing the Power/Standby button.
Allow the projector to cool down for at least 30 minutes. If should be cool to the touch. The Optoma EW533ST runs at a high temperature and you can burn yourself badly if you don’t allow the projector to cool down.
Disconnect the power cord.

Remove the old lamp

1: Use a screwdriver to loosen the two screws holding the projector lamp cover in place. The Optoma EW533ST projector should be cool to the touch.

2: Remove the lamp cover and place to one side. Don’t lose the screws to the cover as the projector will not turn back on until the projector lamp cover has been properly installed.

3: Remove both screws holding the BL-FP180E projector lamp in place.Lift the wire handle on the lamp and gently remove it from the projector. Be careful not to hit the lamp or you can cause it to break.

NOTE: The BL-FP180E contains mercury and should not be thrown into regular garbage. Recycle this lamp.

Install the new lamp:

Take the new Optoma BL-FP180E projector lamp out of its packaging and lift the handle on the lamp.
Gently place it into the projector making sure not to touch the actual bulb. Oil from fingerprint marks can burn black spots onto the lamp when it heats up.
Tighten the screws on the projector lamp.
Close the lid. Tighten the cover screws.
You are now ready to reset the lamp timer.

Reset the Optoma EW533ST projector lamp timer

Your Optoma EW533ST comes equipped with an automatic projector lamp timer that tracks the number of hours left for the BL-FP180E projector lamp. Each time you change the lamp you need to reset the lamp timer. Failure to do so may cause the projector to use the lamp over the recommended period of time resulting in the lamp exploding.

To reset the lamp timer:

Press MENU
Select OPTIONS
Select Lamp Settings
Select Lamp Reset
Select Yes

TIP FOR LONGER LAMP LIFE:

Under Brightness Mode:

Choose STD to dim the projector lamp and lower power consumption making the lamp last longer.
Choose BRIGHT to make the lamp brighter but decrease lamp life.

Learn the TOP Tips for extending the lamp life in your Optoma EW533ST projector.

Why buy authentic?

Be sure to buy an authentic projector lamp in order to keep your projector working properly and avoid safety and health issues from counterfeit lamps.

Generic lamps have a much shorter life
These lamps use toxic chemicals as substitutes since they don’t have access to the proper materials
Copycat lamps are more prone to overheat and explode
Generic lamps are not properly calibrated to work with the sensitive electronics in projectors and installing can void the guarantee on your Optoma EW533ST.

Replace the NEC VT480 projector lamp

Shelagh McNallyPosted on August 15, 2016 Posted in FixYourDLP, Projector Lamp Replacement Guides — No Comments ↓

This guide shows how to install a replacement NEC Projector VT480 projector lamp.

Start off with authentic lamps

Keep your NEC VT480 projector lamps working at it’s best by using an authentic projector lamp. Despite their bargain prices, counterfeits often end up damaging the sensitive electronics as well as hurting your eyesight due to their lack of proper safety guards. Despite their lower prices, counterfeits actually end up costing more since they must be replaced more often due to their shorter life since they prone to explosions. Save yourself the hassles and buy an authentic for your NEC VT480 projector.

End of life warnings

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You can expect up to 2000 hours with your NEC VT480 projector projector lamp (up to 3000 hours in Eco mode) or longer. When the projector lamp is reaching end of life, the message will appear on screen: The lamp has reached the end of its usable life. Please replace the lamp.

Other indications include the LAMP indicator blinking red and a faint picture or screen colors that appear faded or strange.

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Changing the NEC Projector VT480 lamp

Your NEC VT480 projector uses the NEC VT85LP projector lamp. Before replacing the lamp, please follow these important safety instructions:

turn off the NEC VT480 projector projector.
unplug the projector from its power source.
unplug the power cable.
wait until the projector is cool to the touch to avoid getting burned.

Projector_VT480_NEC-VT85LP_start_installation_projector_lamp Projector_VT480_NEC-VT85LP_projector_lamp Place the Loosen the NEC VT480 projector on a soft surface. Turn the projector upside down. The lamp cover is found underneath the projector. Push firmly on the lamp cover and slide it off the projector cover.

Projector_VT480_remove_NEC-VT85LP_projector_lamp Loosen the two screws holding the NEC VT85LP projector lamp in place. (The screws will not come out only loosen.) Remove the projector lamp by holding the indent and pulling up.

NOTE: Your NEC VT85LP projector lamp should be properly recycled because they contain mercury.

Projector_VT480_install_new_NEC-VT85LP_projector_lamp Install a new NEC VT85LP lamp housing into the NEC VT480 projector, gently pressing the projector lamp housing into the socket. Take care not to touch the actual bulb as your finger prints can leave oil marks that burn black marks onto the bulb.

Push the top center on the projector lamp to secure it. Tighten the screw on the projector lamp.

Re-attach the NEC VT480 lamp cover by sliding the cover until it snaps into place.

Reset the lamp timer

Once the NEC VT85LP projector lamp has both been replaced you will need to reset the timer. You want the projector to be able to accurately track the projector lamp life.

Clear usage hours and reset hours

Plug in the power cored into the wall outlet.
Turn on the projector.
From the MENU select RESET.
Choose CLEAR LAMP HOURS.
Press Enter so a confirmation message appears.
Select YES to reset the lamp hours to zero.

Extending the projector lamp

Get your newly installed NEC VT85LP projector lamp will last longer by choosing the ECO option. The ECO MODE increases projector lamp life by lowering the power consumption. There are three modes to choose from:

Auto Mode: 2000 hours
Eco ModeL 3000 hours

Learn more tips to extend the life of the NEC VT85LP projector lamp.

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Install a new Smartboard 600i4 projector lamp

Shelagh McNallyPosted on August 9, 2016 Posted in FixYourDLP, Projector Lamp Replacement Guides — No Comments ↓

Our step-by-step guide shows you how to replace the Smartboard 600i4 projector lamp.

It’s time to replace the Smartboard 600i4 projector lamp when the projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate.

Keep your projector working

An authentic projector lamp makes all the difference in keeping your Smartboard 600i4 projector working. Avoid the temptation of buying a cheaper projector lamp since it won’t be properly manufactured. Read the 7 Ways to Spot a Counterfeit Lamp to learn more about avoiding counterfeit lamps.

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6 reasons to avoid counterfeit lamps:

shorter lamp life
created with toxic materials and carcinogenic parts including Krypton-85
prone to explosions
can damage the sensitive electronics in your projectors
no safeguards to protect your eyesight
no guarantee or refunds offered.

Changing the Smartboard 680i3 projector lamp

Your Smartboard 600i4 projector using the SmartBoard 20-01032-20 projector lamp.

Important Safety tips BEFORE replacing the projector lamp:

Close the projector lens door to prevent scratching or touching of the lens.
Press the power button twice on the ECP (extended control panel) or on the remote to put the system in Standby mode
Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord and all connected cables.
This projector operates under high temperature and there is a burn risk so be sure to wait at least one hour minutes for the projector’s housing to completely cool.

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Removing the old lamp

Pull off the Smartboard 600i4 outer lamp cover with your finger and set aside.
Loosen the two screws on the SmartBoard 20-01032-20 inner lamp module. The screws will remain captive.
Grab the wire handle on the old lamp and gently pull it up out the projector. NOTE: The SmartBoard 20-01032-20 projector lamp contains mercury and should properly recycled and NEVER thrown into regular garbage.

Don’t touch the lamp with fingers when removing or replacing the new lamp. Oils from your skin can damage the lamp when it heats up leaving black marks on the bulb that appear on screen.

Inserting the new lamp

Remove all packaging from the new SmartBoard 20-01032-20 projector lamp. Grab the wire handle and gently placing it into the projector.
Tighten the three lamp screws on the SmartBoard 20-01032-20 projector lamp.
Put the inner lamp cover back on and secure the inner lamp screw back into the lamp slot. Tighten the screw to ensure the lamp cover is secure.
Put the outer lamp cover back into its original position. Align the cover and tighten the screws until the outer lamp cover is secure.

Resetting the lamp timer

Press the power button on the ECP or remote twice to put the projector back into Standby mode. The power button light on the ECP turns solid amber when the projector is in Standby.
Press and hold the up button on the remote control for approximately 10 seconds. When the projector beeps, press and hold the down button on the remote control for approximately 10 seconds. The lamp timer clears after another beep.
Press the power button on the ECP or remote to start up the system. The power button light on the ECP turns solid green when the system starts.
To confirm that the lamp timer has been reset, press the MENU button on the remote control. Scroll to the Status Display menu heading, and then confirm that 0 h appears in the Lamp timer field. Your lamp reset count has increased by one.
Wait five minutes for the projector lamp to warm up.
Put the system back into Standby mode by pressing either the ECP power button on the projector or on the remote. The power button light will flash amber when the projector is in Standby mode.
Once the projector is in Standby mode, turn the master power switch off and then on again. The projector is now ready to use.

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Install a replacement Sanyo PLC-WL2500 projector lamp

Shelagh McNallyPosted on August 2, 2016 Posted in FixYourDLP, Projector Lamp Replacement Guides — No Comments ↓

This step-by-step guide shows how to install a new Sanyo PLC-WL2500 projector lamp

Invest in authentic

OEM Compatible lamps have a longer life than counterfeits. They are less prone to explosions that can damage your projector and been have calibrated properly so they don’t damage the sensitive optics in your Sanyo PLC-WL2500 projector. Counterfeits are created with toxic substitute parts that are a health hazard and are missing the proper safeguards to protect your eyesight from damage. Your Sanyo PLC-WL2500 projector uses the Sanyo POA-LMP141.

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End of life warning signs

There is a Lamp Replace Indicator at top of the Sanyo PLC-WL2500 projector. When the projector lamp needs replacing, the Lamp Replacement Icon will appear on screen and the LAMP REPLACE indicator lights up yellow. Replace the lamp immediately. Other indicators of the lamp reaching end of life include distorted color and poor light.

Installing a new projector lamp

Before replacing any lamps follow these safety steps:

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Turn off the PLC-WL2500 projector.
Unplug the power cord.
Allow the projector to cool down for at least 45 minutes. It should be cool to the touch. The Sanyo PLC-WL2500 operates under extremely high temperatures and you can seriously burn yourself if you don’t give the projector time to cool.

To install the lamps:

Remove the screw holding Sanyo PLC-WL2500 lamp cover in place. Put the cover to one side.
Loosen the three screws holding the Sanyo POA-LMP141 projector lamp in place.
Grasp the wire handle and gently pull out the defective Sanyo POA-LMP141 lamp. Place to one side. Note: Be sure to properly recycle projector lamp. Don’t throw this projector lamp into the regular garbage as it contains mercury.
Take the new Sanyo POA-LMP141 projector lamp by the handle and gently guide it into place.
Tighten the three screws holding the Sanyo POA-LMP141 projector lamp assembly in place.
Replace the Sanyo PLC-WL2500 Lamp Cover and tighten the screw to hold the lamp cover in place. Reset the Lamp Counter.

Reset the projector lamp counter

Each time you install a new Sanyo POA-LMP141 projector lamp, you’ll need to reset the lamp counter in order that the lamp life can be properly tracked.

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Turn the PLC-WL2500 projector on.
Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Press enter.
Scroll down to the Setting option. Press Select.
Scroll over to select the Lamp Counter Reset
The Lamp Reset message appears.
Select YES to continue.
The Lamp replacement counter reset option will appear.
Click on YES.
Another confirmation dialog box appears.
Select YES to reset the lamp counter back to zero.

Extend the lamp life

Extend the life of your newly installed Sanyo POA-LMP141 projector lamp by following these helpful tips:

Don’t operate the projector continuously without letting it stand for at least one hour turned off every 24 hours.
Cleaning the air filter regularly will also prolong the life of the Sanyo POA-LMP141 projector lamp and prevent the PLC-WL2500 projector from overheating.

Set up your home theater for sports action

Shelagh McNallyPosted on July 26, 2016 Posted in Articles, FixYourDLP, Projector Lamp Replacement Guides — No Comments ↓

Enjoy all the sports action on your big home theater screen.

Here’s what to do to set it up.

There are more choices that every for watching TV shows and films as well as all the big sporting events from the comfort of your own home. A 1080p high definition TV projector will give you the clearest picture and sharpest colors. Learn all the elements you need to pull together to create your home theater experience.

Where will you be watching?

Today’s digital projectors handle a wide variety of media from video, TV, photos or documents. The type of digital projector you buy will depend on how you’re going to use it. Home theater projectors are generally used in completely dark room, so don’t need to bright as home projectors. A general TV projector used in a bright room with more ambient light may need a brighter projector. It may be worth spending a big more money for a projector that can handle different types of lighting with more focus options.

Consider your ceilings

Any home theatre also needs a screen and that is dependent on your ceiling. Ceiling height controls screen height and width and ultimately how far back your projector will need to be. Does this mean you need a short-throw projector or one that can be further back from the screen. Any screen must be at least three feet off the floor. Subtract three feet from your ceiling height and this will be your maximum screen height and will give you an idea of how big a screen you need. Look for a projector with a lens shift option. One of the most important considerations when setting up your home theater is looking at the aspect ratio as well as the projector’s gain.

Pick out the screen

The type of screen you need depends on your projector, the amount of light in the room, the size of the room and the viewing angle distance from the screen. The first step to buying your screen is learning about the various kinds of projector screens that both your budget and projector. There are four basic types of projectors screens:

Electric
Permanent, fixed frame
Manual pull down
Portable

Read more about screens and their and material.

Speakers

Good sound is an important as the screen. With your home theater, the speakers are not going to be next to the projector. You’ll need cables to hook up the projector to the speakers you have chosen. You can fore go the cables and use a wireless connection for your speakers. A Sound Bar system produces a surround sound listening environment using one speaker box. If there isn’t room for cables or you don’t want unsightly clutter, you can also invest on wireless speaker. An AV input switcher is also an important piece of equipment by allowing you to swap between your different video sources such as your computer, DVD player or BlueRay device.

Keep in mind that you can start off with the very basic and upgrade your system. Home theaters are one hobby you can definitely grow into.

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How to replace a Smartboard 880i4 projector lamp

Shelagh McNallyPosted on July 24, 2016 Posted in FixYourDLP, Projector Lamp Replacement Guides — No Comments ↓

Follow this step by step guide to replace the Smartboard 880i4 projector lamp.

When the projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate then it’s time to replace the Smartboard 880i4 projector lamp.

Go with authentic

An authentic projector lamp makes all the difference in keeping your Smartboard 880i4 projector working. If the price is too good to true, then you should avoid the lamp. Bargain basement prices mean problems down the road.

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6 reasons to avoid generic lamps:

shorter lamp life
created with toxic materials and carcinogenic parts including Krypton-85
prone to explosions
can damage the sensitive electronics in your projectors
no safeguards to protect your eyesight
no guarantee or refunds offered.

Changing the Smartboard 880i4 projector lamp

Your Smartboard 880i4 projector uses the SmartBoard 20-01032-20 projector lamp.

Important Safety tips BEFORE replacing the projector lamp:

Close the projector lens door to prevent scratching or touching of the lens.
Press the power button twice on the ECP (extended control panel) or on the remote to put the system in Standby mode.
Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord and all connected cables.
This projector operates under high temperature and there is a burn risk so be sure to wait at least one hour minutes for the projector’s housing to completely cool.

Step 1: Remove the projector from the boom

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Remove the cable cover and disconnect all cables from the projector.

To remove the projector from the mount, hold t Smartboard_-880i4_Smartboard_-20-01032-20_-remove_projector_mount he projector and without applying pressure, remove the screw holding the cable cover in place. Lift the cover off.

Be sure to remove the projector padlock from the locking loop if you are using it.

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Loosen the wing nut and slide the projector away from the interactive whiteboard screen. Then remove the single screw on the bracket.

Using two hands carefully unhook and remove the projector from the projector boom. Lay the projector boom flat with the warning lights facing upwards.

Step 2: Remove the old lamp

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Pull off the outer lamp cover with the your finger and set it aside.
Loosen the two screws holding the SmartBoard 20-01032-20 projector lamp in place.
Press on the tab and pull up with the handle on the old lamp. Release the tab. NOTE: The SmartBoard 20-01032-20 projector lamp contains mercury and should properly recycled and NEVER thrown into regular garbage.

Inserting the new lamp

Remove all packaging from the new SmartBoard 20-01032-20 projector lamp. Press the tab, put the new lamp into the lamp slot, and push it all the way down. Release the tab.
Tighten the two lamp screws on the SmartBoard 20-01032-20 projector lamp. Slide the inner lamp cover back onto the projector.
Put the outer lamp cover back into its original position. Align the cover and tighten the screws until the outer lamp cover is secure.

To replace the projector plate assembly on the projector boom

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Using both hands, left the projector and align the hooks on the boom with the slots on the projector.
To place the projector back into the boom, attach the projector plate hinges into the corresponding flange hook on the projector boom.
Secure the projector to the plate with the original screw.
Replace the projector padlock.
Replace the projector cover on the top of the boom. Without applying pressure to the boom, replace and tighten the screw on the cover until it’s secure. Connect all the cables and put the cable cover back on.

Resetting the lamp timer

Your Smartboard 880i4 projector has a built in lamp timer that tracks the life of the SmartBoard 20-01032-20 projector lamp. Whenever you change the lamp you need to reset the lamp timer back to zero.

Using the remote control, press the following buttons quickly to access the service menu: Down, Up, Up, Left, Up.
Scroll down to the Lamp Hour Reset field and press OK. Both Standard and Economy setting will be reset to zero.
Press the Menu button on the remote control to make the SMART UF65 Setting menu appear.
Select the Lamp Hours to confirm that it’s been reset to zero.
Wait five minutes for the projector lamp to warm up.

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Changing the Optoma TX542-3D projector lamp

Shelagh McNallyPosted on July 23, 2016 Posted in FixYourDLP, Projector Lamp Replacement Guides — No Comments ↓

Use this guide to quickly replace the Optoma TX542-3D projector lamp.

Your Optoma TX542-3D uses the Optoma BL-FP180E projector lamp. Be sure to buy an authentic projector lamp in order to keep your projector working properly and avoid safety and health issues from counterfeit lamps. See below for reasons to avoid counterfeit lamps.

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Warning signs

You can expect 3000 hours of lamp life with your Optoma TX542-3D projector . When it’s reaching end of life, you’ll see a warning sign appear on screen. Replace the lamp immediately when you see this warning signs. You may also see the following signs that indicate your projector lamp is reaching end of life:

the Lamp LED flashing amber
picture has poor colour quality
image vibrancy and definition has deteriorated

Installing a new Optoma lamp

Your Optoma TX542-3D projector lamp uses the Optoma BL-FP180E projector lamp. Follow these important safety tips before installation:

Switch off the power to the projector by pressing the Power/Standby button.
Allow the projector to cool down for at least 30 minutes. If should be cool to the touch. The Optoma EX540 runs at a high temperature and you can burn yourself badly if you don’t allow the projector to cool down.
Disconnect the power cord.

Step-by-step instructions

Remove the old lamp Figure 1: Use a screwdriver to loosen the two screws holding the projector lamp cover in place. The Optoma EX542-3D projector should be cool to the touch.

Figure 2: Remove the lamp cover and place to one side. Don’t lose the screws to the cover as the projector will not turn back on until the projector lamp cover has been properly installed.

Figure 3: Remove both screws holding the BL-FP180E in place.Lift the wire handle on the lamp and gently remove it from the projector. Be careful not to hit the lamp or you can cause it to break.

NOTE: The BL-FP180E contains mercury and should not be thrown into regular garbage. Recycle this lamp.

Install the new lamp: Take the new Optoma BL-FP180E projector lamp out of its packaging and lift the handle on the lamp. Gently place it into the projector making sure not to touch the actual bulb. Oil from fingerprint marks can burn black spots onto the lamp when it heats up. Tighten the screws on the projector lamp. d. Close the lid. Tighten the cover screws. You are now ready to reset the lamp timer.

Reset the Optoma TX542-3D projector lamp timer

Your Optoma TX542-3D comes equipped with an automatic projector lamp timer that tracks the number of hours left for the Optoma BL-FP180E projector lamp. Each time you change the lamp you need to reset the lamp timer. Failure to do so may cause the projector to use the lamp over the recommended period of time resulting in the lamp exploding.