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Projection Lamp / DLP bulbs for
HDTV
Learn How To Increase
the Life Expectancy of Your DLP Lamps for
HDTV
Imagine sitting down
infront of your rear or front projection TV ready to watch the
big game and then suddenly.....no picture! Your
projection lamp burnt out! That could get very
frustrating. Dlp Lamps for HDTV are often not even considered
when purchasing a projection TV and completely forgotten
about until it's too late. That's why it's always a good idea
to keep an extra replacement lamp for DLP television on
hand.
DLP projectors for rear or front projection HDTV’s have four
main components: a color wheel, a DMD chip, a light, and optics
(i.e. lots of little mirrors). The most vulnerable part of the
projector is the light, which must be replaced periodically.
DLP lamps for HDTV vary in quality from 1500 hour to 8000+ hour
lamps. Ease of replacement varies just as much. Most DLP
bulbs for HDTV’s can be replaced by the owner, but some need to
be replaced and recalibrated by a technician.
Although most people wouldn’t think of it as a positive
feature, the fact that you can replace DLP lamps for HDTV’s is
an advantage. DLP bulbs cost around $200 or more, and when you
replace the bulb, the TV functions like new. When an LCD or
plasma TV starts going dim, about the only thing you can do
with it is look for a replacement. So, even if you have to hire
a technician to do it, it’s a cost-effective repair.
If you own a DLP HDTV, you want the lamp to last as long as
possible, of course. When you purchased your TV, the salesman
probably told you how long the bulb will last. That is only a
very rough estimate; there is no way to predict how long any
given bulb will last. A lot of different factors affect the
life of DLP lamps for HDTV. It’s probably a good idea to keep
an extra DLP bulb on hand just in case you need it.
Environmental factors can affect how long your DLP bulb
lasts. If the TV is in a warm, poorly ventilated area, the bulb
will get hotter and burn out faster than it needs to. Ensuring
adequate ventilation and keeping the TV away from sunny windows
and heat sources can make your bulb last longer.
Your DLP TV has air filters that need to be cleaned
regularly. Dirty, clogged air filters make the TV overheat and
decrease the life of your bulb. Most manufacturers recommend
cleaning your filters monthly.
You can increase the life of your DLP bulb by turning down
the brightness setting too. That doesn’t mean you should watch
dim TV, but the TV probably came with the brightness set to
maximum. That’s because that is the best showroom setting. Your
TV room might not need that much brightness. If you can turn
the brightness down without sacrificing picture quality, you’ll
extend the life of your bulb.
Your warranty may cover DLP lamp replacement. If not, you
may be able to purchase additional lamp replacement coverage.
If your HDTV has a user-replaceable lamp, the directions should
be in your owner’s manual. (When purchasing a DLP HDTV, check
to see if you can replace the lamp without voiding any
warranties.)
Most of the time DLP lamp replacement is not too difficult.
If you don’t have the owner’s manual, you can probably find
both a replacement lamp for DLP television and directions on
how to replace it on the internet.
Click here to search for your replacement DLP lamp .
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