I have a Panisonic PT-52LCX15 I replaced the lamp and now I'm trying to reset the LCD meter, I have tried holding the vol button and the split button and the red lamp light still is on, maybe you could let me in on the secret so i can get back to watching TV Thanks Jim

The lamp light should NOT be RED.
The lamp light should be yellow for the lamp timer warning.

There are two ways of retting the lamp timer=
1) on the TV use the vol - button. push until vol goes to zero, then keep holding it down
on the REMOTE push the "split" button

the yellow light should go out indicating that the lamp timer has been reset
if this fails to work,
on the REMOTE, use the "PLAY" button, instead of "split".
you may have to try this a few times to get it to "take". you'll know when the YELLOW lamp light goes out.

However, a RED LAMP light means you lamp is not working or missing.
reseat your new lamp into the TV...and be certain the LAMP DOOR is securely CLOSED.