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Supplied with 82V, 300W EXR lamp Projection Lamps Quartz-halogen 82 V projection lamps- Here is service manual link http://resources.kodak.com/support/pdf/en/manuals/slideProj/manual/ektagraphic_sm.pdf Several different Models all say EXR 300W As CORRECT Bulb : EXR, 300 W (35-hour lamp life at full lamp/medium-brightness) Sampling of other lamps: EXY (200 hours/less brightness) EXW (15 hours/maximum brightness) FHS (70 hours/medium brightness) Use combinations of lamp brightness, plus half- and full-lamp settings to approximate image brightness in multi-projector presentations. Lamp Tips • Projector operation on line voltages above 125 volts greatly reduces the lamp life. • Unplug the projector before changing the lamp. • Allow for unrestricted flow of air to the exhaust vent to prolong lamp life. • Gently wipe off any fingerprints with a soft cloth moistened with rubbing alcohol.
Is it the correct bulb? Or recommended bulb? Try a higher wattage or lumens. I'm not sure what the lamps in the projectors are called, but check on the wattage and lumens.
Reset the lamp hours as follows. Press the Exit button on the projector for 3 seconds to display the total used lamp time. Press the MENU button on the projector during the lamp hour message. An adjustment message will appear. Press left or right arrow to reset lamp hours or press EXIT to leave.
Honestly I would try entering the 'Lamp timer reset' code again. Or the button sequence given to reset the lamp timer. An issue that may be happening is that something may have happened to the lamp ballast power supply also. Just a thought. Blessings always,
A/V Media Tech Guy
this is a tough one to solve.... outdoors is a harsh environment and bulbs often don't last long. Several things lead to premature failure. One is the fixture is getting too hot , use lower wattage bulb. Two - do the math if the bulb is on 8 -10 hours a nite..... doesn't take many days to kill it. not sure about those average hour life ratings. try using those flourescent bulbs those last a long time and use less juice.
Something I found interesting from the internet - lamp life isn't
when the bulb dies, but when a bulb has lost 10% of its brightness - so
you might well be able to reset the timer and get much more use from
the bulb - the image just wont be as bright.
The lamp may not have been changed - just the timer reset - How many hours has the lamp really done - 1000, 3000, 5000? If you know that the hours are genuine, then was the quartz bulb contaminated with a touch of oil from skin contact? This will substantially shorten lamp life, due to the quartz going milky and opaque. The easiest way to check, is to pull the lamp and have a look at the bulb.
If need be replace the lamp and reset the lamp timer.
These instructions are for a Sony Cineza VPL HS3, but may be the same for the HS51
1st thing to check - is the cover properly/completely closed - this can stop the projector from working.
Connect the power and set the projector to standby mode.
Press these buttons on the remote control in this order, for less than 5 seconds each.
Reset - Left Arrow - Right Arrow - Enter
How old is it ? Approx how many hrs have you used it? Was it set at Lo speed / low power or hi speed / max power on bulb and fan? Do you smoke in the same room? Is the unit ceiling mounted ( more concentrated hot air ). Have you had a power failure while the unit was on? The bulbs used in many projectors , although claiming 3000 or more Hrs ,are subject to early failure. If the unit or bulb is new ( less than 1 yr. old, contact the service manager at that co. and complain about short life; IThat works !
This is most probably your lamp , I have had loads of PB6100 's that has even had less hours on the lamp than yours and needed replacement.
Keep in mind that the 2000-3000 hours they talk about on a lamp is just a rough factory estimate. The time you get on a lamp is determined by how you use the Projector - because at the end of the day the lamp is just like a globe in your home - it doesn't like being swithed on and off for short periods. This is a mistake most Projector owners make - by thinking they are saving the bulb's lifetime and switching it off for short periods.
You can take my word on this as I am a Authorised BenQ Service Technician.
I've had clients who got 10 000 hours on one bulb just because they left the unit running for longer periods.
Lamp Part No : 60.J8618.CG1
Easiest way to make 100% sure before investing in a new lamp is to take out the lamp by opening the lamp door at the bottom.
Check for any vein like looking marks in either white or black or a bubble on the shaft.
If you have any further troubles or questions , feel free to post another posting and I'll answer it for you ASAP.
Even though the lamp only has 200 hours on it , it could need replacement. It all depends on how the 200 hours was put on this unit. i.e. watching for hours at once - recommended.
Or in half hour sessions ?
At the end of the day the lamp of your Projector is the same as the ones you use in your house - it does'nt like being switched on and off for short periods
The bulb replacement message is not triggered by bulb condition. It comes on after a given number of hours use. If you did not re-set the hours counter to zero when you replaced the lamp then you will get this message prematurely. Don't replace the lamp until it ceases to work correctly - colour balance wrong it it simply does not light.
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