How do I change the bulb in my InFocus projector?
Loosen the screw on the projector lamp to loosen the lamp.
- Grab the InFocus SP-LAMP-024 lamp handle and carefully lift the lamp cage up.
- Install the new InFocus SP-LAMP-024 lamp housing and tighten the screw.
- Connect the connection wire from the lamp to the projector.
How long do projection TV bulbs last?
between 1,500 and 2,000 hours
Most projector lamps last between 1,500 and 2,000 hours, but some can last up to 5,000 hours. Most projectors will need one to two bulb swaps during this time. Unlike other bulbs that go out once expended, the high-pressure mercury and xenon used in projector lamps cause bulbs to dim over time.
How do I reset the lamp hours on my Infocus projector?
Go to Settings > Service. Select Lamp Reset. If reached 2,000 hour life, Press and Hold the “Volume+” button and then Press the “Volume -” button and hold for ten seconds to reset. When lamp reaches 1000 hours the LED near the keypad will alternate flashing red and green.
What is the average life of a projector?
Average Life Spans Projector Central, an online trade magazine for projection equipment, suggests that most projector bulbs have a life of about 2,000 hours. Epson claims its PowerLite projector’s lamp lasts 5,000 hours and Delta makes an LED-based projector with a projected life span of about 20,000 hours.
How do you know when your projector bulb is going out?
The brightness or luster begins to fade. The human eye can adjust to a dim image and the problem can go unnoticed. Try turning up the color on your projector. If the image is still dim or doesn’t change, then the bulb needs to be replaced.
Can I put a brighter lamp in my projector?
Projector lamps, as far as I have ever seen, are uniquely made for the projector they are going into. You can replace the old lamp for a new one, which may provide additional lumens, but you may not put any other lamp into that projector other than the one designed specifically for it.