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Protect your eyesight when using DLP projectors

Shelagh McNallyPosted on February 1, 2014 Posted in Articles, Counterfeit Awareness, Counterfeit Lamp Awareness, FixYourDLP, Projector Lamp Replacement Guides — No Comments ↓

DLP projectors offer amazing visuals with crisp colours and clear images. However, there are some associated health risks particularly with your eyesight.

Health and safety experts recommend no more then 1/10 of a seconds direct exposure to the high intensity lamps used with projectors.

Looking directly into the lamp for even a few second of direct exposure can damage your retinas. Fortunately, most of us will experience an eye aversion response, a reflex that makes us turn away from the light automatically to protect our eyesight.

There is still the danger of peripheral overexposure so it is important to know how to position both yourself and the projector to minimize the danger to your eyesight.

Projector safety tips:

Never stare directly into the projector’s beam of light.
Keep your back to the light beam as much as possible.
Use a laser pointer to highlight key areas on your presentation and avoid stepping into the beam.
Make sure your screen is out of sight line with audience so they are NOT looking into the beam while watching the presentation.
Ceiling mounted projector minimize the audience staring into the beam.
Reducing the ambient lighting will reduce the amount of lamp power needed and lower the intensity of the beam.
Avoid using the setting for 1500 Lumen and higher.
Keep some ambient light in the room as this helps eye to eye contact and helps the eyes adjust.
Be sure to supervise any students and watch they don’t look into the projector
For use in the classroom, consider investing in a close-coupled projector that sits close to the screen eliminating any light leakage.
When using an interactive whiteboard be sure to look at the board and not into the beam from the projector.
Restore natural daylight as soon as the interactive whiteboard session is completed.
Be sure to install original equipment manufactured (OEM) projector lamps that are installed with proper UV reflectors to protect your eyesight. Knock-off, generic projector lamps don’t offer this protection and can actually damage your eyesight.

Replacing the Optoma Theme Scene HD65 projector lamp

Shelagh McNallyPosted on January 31, 2014 Posted in FixYourDLP, Projector Lamp Replacement Guides — 12 Comments ↓

Replacing the projector lamp in your Optoma Theme Scene HD65 projector is easy when you follow this installation guide.

Warning signs

The Optoma Theme Scene HD65 projector automatically detects the projector lamp life. Watch for these telltale signs that your Optoma Theme Scene HD65 projector lamp is approaching its end of life:

the Lamp LED flashing orange
picture has poor colour quality
image vibrancy and definition has deteriorated
a warning message appears on screen:

When you see any of these signs, especially the warning message, change the lamp immediately.

Go with authentic lamps

Your Optoma Theme Scene HD65 uses the Optoma BL-FS180C projector lamp and in order to keep your projector working at its best you need to always install and authentic lamp. Generics have inferior parts so are prone to overheating or exploding. Although they may have a cheaper price tag, counterfeit lamps have a shorter life and deliver a much poorer image on screen. Often these lamps use toxic chemicals as substitutes and can’t be calibrated properly to with your projector’s sophisticated optics. Keep your projector working and go with an authentic Optoma BL-FS180C lamp.

Always look for the seal of approval and watch for telltale signs you are about to purchase a counterfeit lamp:

low price that seems too good to be true.
labelling that looks amateurish
Mismatched elements, glue on the edges.
Bulb that is scratched inside its cage

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Step 3: Installing the Optoma Theme Scene HD65 projector lamp

Follow these important safety tips before changing the projector lamp:

Make sure the HD65 projector is turned off by pressing the Power button on the projector.
Disconnect the power cord.
Allow the HD65 projector to cool down for at least 30 minutes. If should be cool to the touch. These projectors run using high temperatures and you can burn yourself badly if you don’t allow the projector to cool down.
Use caution with ceiling mounted projectors. Wear safety glasses to protect your eyesight in case the lamp has exploded and there are glass shards inside.

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1. Use a screw driver to loosen the two screws holding the projector lamp cover in place. Make sure you have followed the safety tips before taking the cover off. Place the lamp over to one side.

2. Remove both screws holding the Optoma BL-FS180C projector lamp in place.

NOTE: The Optoma BL-FS180C projector lamp contains mercury and should not be thrown into regular garbage. Recycle this lamp.

3. Lift the wire handle and gently remove it from the projector. Be careful not to hit the projector lamp or you can cause it to break. Learn what to do if the lamp is broken inside the projector.

4. Finish the installation:

Take the new Optoma BL-FS180C 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 Theme Scene HD65 projector lamp timer

Your Optoma Theme Scene HD65 will automatically track the number of hours left in the lamp. You need to reset the lamp timer when you change the Optoma BL-FS180C projector lamp so the HD projector can accurately track lamp life. To se the lamp timer:

Press the Menu button to open the On-Screen-Data (OSD) menu.
Press the right/left arrow button to move to the Options menu.
Press the right/left arrow button button to move down to Lamp Reset.
Press Enter button to bring up the answer screen.
Scroll over to select YES.
Be sure the Lamp Reminder is set to on.

Learn the TOP Tips for extending the lamp life in your Optoma Theme Scene HD65 projector.

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Setting Sony VPL-HW30ES projector menus

Shelagh McNallyPosted on January 29, 2014 Posted in FixYourDLP, Projector Lamp Replacement Guides

How to use the Sony VPL-HW30ES projector menus

The Sony VPL-HW30ES projector uses on-screen menu for making different adjustments and settings.

You can access the menus and sub menus using certain buttons on the remote control.

Adjustable options and settings menus are displayed in four types of windows:

Pop-up menu
Setting menu
Adjustment menu
Next menu window

When you select an item name, an arrow will pop up, Pressing the arrow will lead to the next window menu where available options are shown.

To use menus

Press MENU to display the main menu window.

Press up or down buttons to select a menu item.
Press the left arrow or all the up / down / left together to bring up the next menu.
Items that can be set or adjusted with the selected menu appear.
Selected item is shown in white.

Press up or down buttons to select a menu item.
Press the left arrow or all the up / down / left together to bring up the next menu.

Depending on the setting chosen, you’ll see one of the four menu types:

Pop-up menu
Setting menu
Adjustment menu
Next menu window

Changing adjustment levels

To increase the value, press the up or right arrow. To decrease the value, press the down or left arrow. Press the middle to restore the original screen.

Changing the setting levels

Press up and down arrows to change the setting. Press the middle to restore the original screen. Depending on the selected item, you can restore the original menu screen by pressing the left arrow. Available items to adjust are dependent on the input signal. Items that can’t be adjusted or set will not appear in the menu. You may need to change the input signal to see a different menu with the item you are trying to set.

Reset menus

You can reset the picture and other options to the factory preset using the reset button and menu option.

Select RESET from Picture menu
When the sub menu appears, select YES using the left arrow key followed by the middle key.
This resets the following to their factory preset value:
- Cinema Black Pro
- Motionflow
- Contrast
- Brightness
- Color
- Hue
- Color Temp
- Sharpness
- Expert Setting

Resetting adjusted items

Select an item in the Menu screen, and display one of the four menu types. Press the RESET button on the remote control to reset only selected settings to their factory preset value.

NOTE: The RESET button on the remote control is available only when the adjustment menu or the setting menu is selected. The Setup menu is used to change the factory preset settings.

Preset data menus

This Sony VPL-HW30ES projector has 32 types of preset data for input signals. To create the optimum image, the projector automatically detects the signal type and adjusts the data using one of the settings from the preset memory. You can see the number and signal type by displaying the Information Menu. All data can be adjusted through the Screen menu.

See digital chart below:

Analog chart

There is an additional 20 presets memory settings for analog computer signals. You can save new input signals. When a new signal is input for the first time, the memory number is displayed as 0. There is room for 20 user memory settings; if more than 20 are registered the newest memory always overwrites the oldest setting. Before creating a setting, refer to the chart to see if the signal has been registered.

See chart below:

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Install a Sony VPL-HW30AES projector lamp

Shelagh McNallyPosted on January 28, 2014 Posted in FixYourDLP, Projector Lamp Replacement Guides — No Comments ↓

Follow this guide to replace the Sony VPL-HW30AES projector lamp when it has reached end of life.

When to replace?

The Sony VPL-HW30AES is a home theater that can handle both 2D and 3D images on screen and it uses the Sony LMP-H202 projector lamp. When the Sony VPL-HW30AES projector lamp is reaching its end of life, the Lamp/Cover light starts flashing red and continue to flash in 3 second intervals. As the the lamp dims and the color balance of the picture goes off, and the message “Please replace the Lamp/Filter” appears on the screen. Then you must replace the lamp immediately.

Authentic Sony VPL-HW30AES projector lamp are critical!

Don’t settle for anything but the best for your Sony VPL-HW30AES projector. Always buy an authentic replacement projector lamp. Look for the seal of approval so you know you are getting an OEM projector lamp and not an imitation.

6 reasons to avoid generic lamps:

shorter lamp life than original lamps
created with toxic materials and carcinogenic parts including Krypton-85
prone to explosions
can damage the sensitive electronics in your projector
when you buy copy-cat lamps you get no guarantee or refunds
installing a generic lamp voids your projector’s warranty.

Learn to spot copycat lamps posing as authentic lamps.

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Replacing the Sony LMP-H202 Projector Lamp and Air Filter

Sony recommends replacing the air filter at the same as replacing the lamp.

Replacing the Lamp

Before replacing the Sony LMP-H202 projector lamp, let the projector cool at least 30 – 45 minutes. This projector operates under high temperatures and you can get badly burned if the projector has not cooled down.

Unplug the AC power cord.

The lamp cover is on the bottom of the projector so you will need to turn it over. Put down a soft cloth on a flat surface to prevent the projector getting scratched.

Turn the projector over gently. Don’t lean on the projector and make sure the surface is flat and stable.

Using a Philips screwdriver, loosen the screw holding the projector lamp cover in place. Slide the lamps cover off the Sony VPL-HW30AES projector. Put it to one side.

Loosen the 3 screws on the S Sony_VPL-HW30AES_projector_loosen_LMP-H202_screws ony LMP-H202 projector lamp using a Phillips screwdriver. Grab the old LMP-H202 by the indented side handles and and pull the lamp straight out.

NOTE: The Sony LMP-H202 projector lamp contains mercury and should not be thrown into regular garbage. Recycle this lamp!

Finish the projector lamp installation

Remove the packaging from the new projector lamp.
Lift up the handle and slowly lower it into the projector.
Push the projector lamp in securely until it reaches the end.
Tighten the three screws on the projector lamp.
Be careful not to touch the optical block inside the projector as this can damage the picture.
Also don’t touch the actual bulb in the new lamp as oily fingerprints can burn a black spot on the lamp when it heats up.

Slide the lamp cover back onto the Sony VPL-HW30AES projector.

Close the proejctor lamp cover and tighten the screws.

Remember to install the projector lamp cover properly as the projector will not turn off if the cover is loose or not installed correctly.

Replacing the air filter

Remove the Sony VPL-HW30AES filter holder. The air filter will be inside the holder. Don’t touch the fan inside as this can damage the projector.

Remove the old Sony VPL-HW30AES filter and put it to one side. Attach the new air filter so that is fits into the 10 claws properly on the holder.

Aligning the air filter with the shape of the filter holder will make it easier to install.

Be sure to put the air filter holder back into the projector making sure it aligned up properly. If not, the projector will not turn back on!

Wipe off any dust from the ventilation intake holes using a soft cloth. Put the projector back in its original position and turn it on. You’ll need to reset the lamp timer and to do this you must turn the Sony VPL-HW30AES projector back on.

Reset the projector lamp timer

Using the remote, scroll down to the Setup Menu. Press Enter.

A Lamp Setting message will appear asking you if the lamp has been replaced.

Click on Yes.

You will see a confirmation message and the Lamp Timer will be automatically reset to zero.

You can see the number of hours left on your lamp by going to the Information Menu.

You can extend the life of the Sony LMP-H202 projector lamp by always making sure the filter is clean and there is enough airflow around the projector. Learn more about making your projector lamp last longer: Top tips for extending DLP projector lamp life.

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Prevent screen burn on the Samsung HP-R5052

Shelagh McNallyPosted on January 27, 2014 Posted in Articles, FixYourDLP, LCD and Plasma TV Articles — No Comments ↓

Keep your screen crisp and clear by preventing screen burn on the Samsung HP-R5052.

Your Samsung HP-R5052 TV has a simple, easy-to-use menu system that makes it convenient and fast to use. There are some important features you need to set up to ensure your Samsung HP-R5052 keeps it crisp screen and clear images.

Viewing the Menus

You can view the on screen menus using the input MENU button on the Samsung HP-R5052 remote control. Use the arrow keys to scroll up and down/ left or right through sub menus. Press MENU to choose the options. EXIT to close the menu. To access:

With the power on, press the MENU button on the remote control. The main menu appears on the screen.
Select the INPUT menu choices.
Press the up or down button to move through the menu items
Press the left / right / ENTER buttons to display, change, or use selected items.
Press the ENTER button to enter items

NOTE: The on screen menu will disappear from the screen after two minutes. Press MENU to open up the menu again or EXIT to leave the menu area.

To get info on your settings: Press the INFO button on the remote control.

Preventing Screen Burn-in

The wide screen format on your Samsung HP-R5052 TV is designed for a 16:9 aspect ratio. Watching films from DVDs or video games can result in dark side-bars on the screen. Side bars as well as stationary images on the screen such as computer graphics and logos or patterns and can create an uneven aging of the PDP display.

The result is image retention, images burnt into the screen creating ghost images on the screen. To reduce image retention, the Samsung HP-R5052 TV is equipped with screen burn prevention that allows you to move the picture around the screen.

To access the screen burn-in prevention:

To get info on your settings: Press the INFO button on the remote control.

Press the MENU button.
Press the up or down button to select SETUP.
Press ENTER.
Press the up or down button to select SCREEN BURN PROTECTION.

Scroll down to PIXEL SHIFT.
Press ENTER.

Options available include:

Horizontal Dot: Move picture side to side
Vertical Dot: Move picture up and down on the screen
Time: Program the time between movement of the picture in minutes

Optimum condition for pixel shift;

Horizontal Dot: 2
Vertical Line: 2
Time: 2

NOTE: Pressing the up or down button alternates between ON or OFF for this option.

Reducing the effects of screen burn

If screen burn has occurred, you can select a white screen or signal pattern (rolling screen) to help remove screen burn artifacts.

Press the MENU button.
Press the up or down button to select SETUP
Press ENTER.
Press the up or down button to select SCREEN BURN PROTECTION.
Scroll down to select:
- ALL WHITE: Removes after-images on the screen by changing coloured pixels to white.
- SIGNAL PATTERN: Removes after-images on the screen by moving all the pixels on the PDP according to a pattern. NOTE: Signal Pattern is the more effective of the two.

NOTE: This after-image removal function has to be executed for a long time (approximately 1 hour) to effectively remove after-images on the screen. Repeat if after-image is not removed.

Using the Energy Saving Feature

This feature adjusts the screen brightness automatically depending on the surrounding lighting conditions.

Press the MENU button.
Press the up or down button to select SETUP
Press ENTER.
Press the up or down button to select ENERGY SAVING.
Press ENTER to bring up the submenu:
- Standard: Operates in standard mode regardless of the surrounding lighting
- Auto Saving : Automatically adjusts to the surrounding lighting.
- Super Saving : Enters maximum power saving mode regardless of the surrounding lighting.
Press the MENU button to exit.

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NEC NP M271X projector lamp replacement

Shelagh McNallyPosted on January 24, 2014 Posted in FixYourDLP, Projector Lamp Replacement Guides — 2 Comments ↓

Follow this guide to install a new NEC NP M271X projector lamp

When the NEC NP M271X projector lamp has reached its end of life, the LAMP INDICATOR will blink red. Shortly afterwards message LAMP HAS REACHED THE END OF ITS USABLE LIFE. PLEASE REPLACE THE LAMP AND FILTER will appear on the screen.

Look for the seal of approval

Be sure the purchase an authentic NEC NP M271X projector lamp. Although generic lamps seem like a bargain,they actually have a much shorter lamp life than original lamps. Unauthorized copy cat manufacturers don’t have access to the proper materials and often use toxic and carcinogenic substitutes. They are also unable to properly calibrate these generic lamps so generic often end up damaging the sophisticated electronics in your NEC NP M271X projector. Since they are unstable, generics are also prone to explosions. Your projector warranty will be void if a generic is installed. Go with an authentic.

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NP15LP – Lamp With Housing For Nec NP-M300X, NP-M260X, M300X, M260X, M260W, NP-M260W, NP-M230X, M260XSG, M260XS, M260WS, M230X Projectors
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End of life signs

The end of life message about replacing the lamp is displayed for one minute when the projector is turned on and when the POWER button or remote control is pressed. Remove the message by pressing any button on the projector or remote control.

The progress indicator shows the percentage of remaining bulb life. When the lamp usage reaches 0, the Lamp Life REMAINING starts a count down from 100 hours. When the count down reaches 0, the projector will turn off and not turn on.

Changing the NEC NP15LP lamp

Follow these important safety instructions before installing the new lamp

turn off the NEC NP M271X 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.

Loosen the NEC NP M271X lamp cover screw.

Push and slide the lamp cover off

Loosen the two screws holding the NEC NP15LP lamp in place. (The screws will not come out only loosen.) Remove the lamp by holding the indent and pulling up.

NOTE: Your NEC NP15LP lamp should be properly recycled. These lamps contain mercury and can’t be placed into common garbage.

Install a new lamp housing into the NP M271X projector, gently pressing the 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 lamp to secure it. Tighten the screw on the lamp.

Reattach the NEC NP M271X lamp cover by sliding the cover until it snaps into place. Tighten the screw on the lamp cover.

Replacing the filters

There are four filters in the NEC NP M271X projector:

Honeycomb hard filter – large and small
Accordion soft filter — large and small

Replace all four filters at the same time. Before replacing the filters wipe off any dust and dirt that came loose from the old filters. NOTE: The filters are made with two different types of material in the membrane. Both perform the same.

Push the catch to release the filter and gently pull it out.

The filter cover is fixed at six separate points in the projector. Bow the filter cover by pushing it slightly until it releases.

Remove the dark sponge filter and clean the filter unit and cover. Attach the new non-woven white material filters.

Filter unit: Attach two honeycomb hard filters to the NEC NP-M271x filter unit.
Filter cover: Attach the two accordion soft filters to the filter cover. Be sure to align the accordion slits with the protrusions of the filter cover.

Attach the filter cover back to the filter unit. Align the filter until with the filter cover and push the protrusions into place.

Make sure all the six mounting points are aligned properly.

Insert the two catches of the top of the filter into the groove of the cabinet. Push the filter until it clicks into place.

Reset the lamp timer

Once the NEC NP15LP lamp and NEC NP M271X filter have both been replaced you will need to reset the timer for both. You want the projector to be able to accurately track the lamp life.

Clear usage hours and reset hours

Plug in the power cord into the wall outlet.
Turn on the projector.
From the MENU select RESET.
Choose CLEAR LAMP HOURS.
A confirmation message appears.
Select YES.

Reset the filter hours:

Scroll up to CLEAR Filter HOURS.
A second submenu will appear.
Select YES. Press the ENTER button.

Extending the life of the NEC NP15LP lamp

Get your newly installed NEC NP15LP lamp will last longer by choosing the ECO option. The ECO MODE increases lamp life by lowering the power consumption. There are three modes to choose from on the NEC NP M271X projector:

Auto Mode: 4000 hours
Normal: 5000 hours
Eco ModeL 8000 hours

Learn more tips to extend the life of the NEC NP15LP lamp lamp.

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Setting menus on the Epson Home Cinema 8700 UB

Shelagh McNallyPosted on January 23, 2014 Posted in FixYourDLP, Projector Lamp Replacement Guides — No Comments ↓

This guide show how to use the Epson Home Cinema 8700 UB menu.

The Epson Home Cinema 8700 UB is the projector for big-screen entertainment at home. The 50,000:1 contrast ratio makes images leap off the screen.

The Epson Home Cinema 8700 UB is the projector for big-screen entertainment at home.

The 50,000:1 contrast ratio makes images leap off the screen.

Learn how to use the Menu to adjust the image for brightness, contrast, sharpness, and color detail.

You can also reset settings, change displays, set sleep mode settings, and other projector features.

Using the Menu System on the Epson Home Cinema 8700 UB

Access the menu system from either the remote control or buttons on the projector’s control panel. You can access either the Full Menu or a Line Menu to change a specific setting. You also have the option to change the Menu language or how the Menu displays.

To check the effects of your image adjustments, press Blank on the remote control while a menu is being displayed. The menu will disappear and you can see the changes you are making. Press Blank again to bring back the Menu.

Using the full menu on the Epson Home Cinema 8700 UB

To display the full menu, press the Menu button on the projector or remote control to bring up the full Menu. To select settings:

Press the up or down button to highlight a main menu option and access the submenu: Image, Signal, Settings, Memory, Info or Reset.
Press the Enter button to select your option.
Press the up or down button to highlight a setting.
Press the Enter button.
Press the up or down or the left or right button to change settings as necessary. You may have to press the Enter button to confirm your choice.

When you’re finished, press the Esc button to return to the previous menu or press the Menu button to exit the entire menu system.

Using the line menu

To display one of the line menus, press the Enter button. Press the up or down button to select the setting you want to adjust the following:

Brightness
Contrast
Sharpness
Color Saturation
Tint
Absolute Color Temperature
Skin Tone

2. Press the left or right button to adjust the setting.
3. Press the Menu or Esc button to close the line menu when you’re done.
Note: When a line menu is displayed, you can press Default on the remote control to reset to the original factory setting.

Changing How the Menu Display on the Epson Home Cinema 8700 UB

Use these options to control how the menus display.

Language: Select from 21 languages to use in the menu system.
Menu Position: Use the arrow buttons to choose a position on the screen for displaying the menu.
Menu Color: Select a color scheme for displaying the menus.

Creating Memory Settings

You can save up to 10 customized settings in the Epson Home Cinema 8700 UB projector. Customized settings can be used to save those settings that give you the best picture quality for each of your video inputs such as your DVD player or X-Box.
1. Adjust the image settings to the desired levels.
2. Press the Memory button on the remote control.
3. Select Save Memory.
4. Select the memory name you want to use.
5. Press the Enter button to save your settings. Note: Saved settings are indicated by a green highlight next to the memory name. If you select a name that is already in use, the existing settings will be erased and new ones saved in their place.

Selecting Memory Settings

To select memory settings:
1. Press the Memory button on the remote control.
2. Select Load Memory.
3. Use the arrow buttons to move to the memory name.
4. Press the Enter button. After a moment, the image appears on the screen using the retrieved settings. Certain settings may not be applied, depending on the input signal.

Resetting the Epson Home Cinema 8700 UB

Sometime creating a customized setting may create a poor image or one that is not what you expected. When this happens, it may be easier to restore the projector to its original settings by using the factory-default option. To restore the settings in a specific Menu:

Open either the Image or Settings, to open that menu option. See Using the full menu section above.
Select Reset. Press Enter.

To reset to Factory settings:
1. Press the Menu button on the remote control.
2. Open the Reset menu.
3. There will be several options:

Select Reset Memory to clear all memory settings.
Select Reset All to return all projector settings to their original defaults (except Component, Save Memory, Language, and Lamp Hours).
Select Reset Lamp Hours to clear the lamp usage timer and reset it to zero. You should reset the lamp timer only when you install a new projector lamp. Read our D.I.Y guide to replacing the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8700 UB projector lamp.

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Replace the NEC NP M311X projector lamp

Shelagh McNallyPosted on January 22, 2014 Posted in FixYourDLP, Projector Lamp Replacement Guides — No Comments ↓

Flashing red light? Distorted images? You need to replace the NEC NP M311X projector lamp.

Your NEC NP-M311X projector uses the NEC NP15LP lamp. New air filters are shipped with the lamp and it’s recommended you replace them at the same time as you install a new NEC NP M311X projector lamp.

The importance of authentic

The first thing to do is make sure you have bought an OEM replacement lamp. Avoid the cheaper generic lamps with their shorter lamp life and toxic materials. You don’t want to install one and have it explode or damage to the sensitive electronics in your NEC NP-M311X projector.

Installing a generic lamp will also void your warranty. Save yourself unnecessary headaches and buy an authentic You’ll be getting a far superior product with a replacement guarantee and tech support when you buy an OEM NEC NP15LP lamp from a recognized dealer.

Find this lamp sold on Amazon by these authorized dealers:

Lutema for NEC NP15LP Replacement DLP/LCD Cinema Projector Lamp – Philips Inside
NP15LP NEC NP15LP Projector Lamp
NP15LP – Lamp With Housing For Nec NP-M300X, NP-M260X, M300X, M260X, M260W, NP-M260W, NP-M230X, M260XSG, M260XS, M260WS, M230X Projectors
NP15LP – Lamp With Housing For Nec NP-M300X, NP-M260X, M300X, M260X, M260W, NP-M260W, NP-M230X, M260XSG, M260XS, M260WS, M230X Projectors

End of life signs

When the lamp has reached end of life, the LAMP indicator will begin to blink red.

When the lamp has reached its end of life, the LAMP INDICATOR will blink red and the message LAMP HAS REACHED THE END OF ITS USABLE LIFE. PLEASE REPLACE THE LAMP AND FILTER.

The message about replacing the lamp is displayed for one minute when the projector is turned on and when the POWER button or remote control is pressed. Remove the message by pressing any button on the projector or remote control.

Changing the NEC NP15LP lamp

Follow these important safety instructions before installing the new lamp

turn off the NEC NP M311X 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.

Loosen the NEC NP M311X lamp cover screw.

Push and slide the lamp cover off.

Loosen the two screws holding the NEC NP15LP lamp in place. (The screws will not come out only loosen.)

Remove the lamp by holding the indent and pulling up.

NOTE: Your NEC NP15LP lamp should be properly recycled. These lamps contain mercury and can’t be placed into common garbage.

Install a new lamp housing into the NP M311X projector, gently pressing the 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 lamp to secure it. Tighten the screw on the lamp.

Reattach the NEC NP M311X lamp cover by sliding the cover until it snaps into place. Tighten the screw on the lamp cover.