This is a quick reference guide to show you how to reset your Samsung DLP TV’s lamp hour meter or hour counter. Resetting the counter is a very simple proceedure.
Begin with the TV powered off.
Point your remote towards your TV.
Press:
Mute + 1 + 8 + 2 + Power.
Your TV set should now say “Loading Factory”.
Browse down to “Option” then press Enter (or the right cursor button).
NOTE: The Mute+1+8+2 buttons needs to be pressed down consecutively and fairly quickly. If your TV does not enter the service menu after using this combination, you can substitute MENU instead of MUTE. This seems to work for some sets. Also, the right cursor arrow also acts as the ENTER button, so try it if you’re having difficulty with the ENTER button.
To exit the service menu, hit press the EXIT button or just turn off your TV (remember not to turn on your TV immediately afterward!).
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Caleb says:
October 22, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Ive got a Samsung HL56a650. A couple of nights ago i shut off my xbox, the tv went to the no signal screen (which it should), but it wouldnt shut off. Had to pull the plug. Now it will stay on if it is plugged in but without a picture. The lamp is good still and color wheel spins great. The lamp light flashes when it is on just like it always did when booting up. Anybody have any idea?
Tim says:
March 13, 2011 at 8:11 pm
For a couple of months my TV’s (46″ HLR4667WAX/XAA) picture has been pausing in the middle of programs. Had my Comcast DVR box restet and the problem went away for a couple of months (not sure if that is related or not). Then one day my TV would not turn on. I replaced the bulb and now the bulb lights up (BRIGHT) but i have no picture or audio. NO, little chime they make when turning on and off either. I cannot see any menu screens or anything. Absolutly nothing from the front of the TV except for a small glow form the bulb. “LAMP” flashes 19 times then pauses for 1-2 seconds, flashes again 11 more times, “LAMP” goes out, the bulb stays lit for some time and then shuts off. The ballast does not seem to be making more than one or two sets of audible clicking noise and the bulb gets BRIGHT!!! I can hear the color wheel stop spinning after the two fans shut off, so I dont think that is my problem, plus when I pulled it all apart the color wheel spun fine and looked perfect. Is it the light engine? If so, should I just get one with the new color wheel (seems like a common problem aswell).
Shawn says:
April 30, 2011 at 1:54 pm
Depending on the model you own there may not be a lamp reset prompt. Use the lamp clear prompt instead and the lamp hours will reset to 0. Then you should be good to go. Every other instruction is accurate. I have had the same lamp for 6 years and reset twice. Do not replace the lamp until you try resetting it. The timer obviously does not always (never) reflects the life of the bulb.
uppi says:
May 24, 2011 at 6:35 am
how to reset the Samsung M250 Projector lamp, plz let me knw ASAP
edoctoor says:
June 18, 2011 at 12:04 pm
Thanks, worked like a charm.
PAMELA WILLIS says:
July 6, 2011 at 10:26 am
I OWN A PANASONIC HIGH DEFINITION SOUND BBE 1080I – MODEL #PT50LC13. I KEEP GETTING A POP-UP SAYING THAT MY LAMP NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND HOUR METER RESET. WHAT DO I DO? MY CLOCK IS TICKING!!!!!!
Debbi says:
September 7, 2011 at 6:38 pm
sounds like you need to replace your lamp
Brandon says:
July 15, 2011 at 8:32 pm
hey I got to the factory screen but every time I press a button on the remote the tv turns on/off. no matter what button I press. plz help!
Confused says:
July 27, 2011 at 9:27 pm
Doesn’t work for me, what did I do wrong
rhall says:
September 11, 2011 at 9:36 am
Hey, brandon, I was having an issue with this all morning, and i feel a lot of people might, so i’m posting my fix for every button being the power button. If you turn on or off the tv with the front button on the tv, occasionally it sticks, causing it to respond to every other button as the power button
Kim says:
September 11, 2011 at 12:29 pm
My samsung tv doesn’t stay on long enough for me to get to the reset lamp hours option, it keeps shutting off
shawn says:
December 23, 2011 at 5:26 am
same thing is happen to my yv did you get yours fixed
Chris Blackburn says:
September 19, 2011 at 10:26 pm
I have had my Samsung DLP for 5 years and have had four lamps. Is there a lawsuite filed?
Goochyyyy says:
September 20, 2011 at 2:38 pm
IHave got the samsung HL-R4667WAX/XAA TV. BUT SOMEONE STOLE MY REMOTE AND ALL I HAVE IS A COMCAST RED BUTTON REMOTE.THE 3 IN ONE UNIVERSAL. BUT I CAN NOT FIGURE OUT A WAY TO PROGRAM THE REMOTE TO WORK ON THE T.V., I TRIED ALL THE CODES THEY GIVE YOU BUT STILL NO LUCK.I ALSO HAVE THE GRAY BUTTON REMOTE JUST LIKE THE RED AND I GOT IT TO WORK ONE TIME AND THEN IT JUST STOPPED.AND A WEEK OR TWO LATER I DIDNT MEAN TO BUT SAT ON THE REMOTE AND IT CHANGED THE CHANNEL.THEN LATER THAT NIGHT IT STOPPED AGAIN. I HAVE CHECKED THE BATTERIES ,MADE SURE YOU COULD GET A GOOD SIGNAL FROM REMOTE TO TV.NO LUCK.IF ANY ONE COULD HELP I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT
Jimmy says:
September 21, 2011 at 9:54 am
What if I don’t have the remote anymore? How do I do a reset then?
Greg O says:
November 7, 2011 at 4:21 pm
I have an HLN617W and the tv just went off all of the sudden. when you try to turn on, the green light for “lamp” clicks on, then a click and its off and the tv never turns on. I tried the lamp reset, but the tv does not turn on. The fuse is good, up in arms, hands clinched over my face….
ovadoggvo says:
November 15, 2011 at 11:15 pm
Greg O,
You may want to try a new lamp and if it doesn’t fix the issue, the problem will most likely be the ballast.
Ballast can be found at http://www.discount-merchant.com website. If you don’t see it, call them an refer to SKU 109512 … The EUC 120 P/11 ballast. It’s around $60 or so and it should keep your TV going bright for years to come!
Daniel says:
December 11, 2011 at 4:02 pm
I have a samsung dlp that the bulb has gone out 7 or 8 times in three years. The ballast and some other parts were replaced by a certified tech after the 4th time and still no luck. The bulb only last like 3 months. The store I bought it from said its not a lemon because its just the lamp that goes out. What should i do?