How to install a new Vivitek H1080FD projector lamp

Our step-by-step guide will help you change the Vivitek H1080FD projector lamp in under 15 minutes!

Step 1: Know when the replace the projector lamp

Your Vivitek H1080FD projector uses the Vivitek 5811116206-S projector lamp. When this projector lamp is approaching end of life, you may notice the quality of the picture becoming poor or the colours looking faded or distorted. The Power LED light will also start flashing 5 times consecutively. Check the projector lamp hours:

• Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu.
• Press left/right arrow keys to move button to move to the STATUS Menu.
• The LAMP HOUR field displays the number of hours the lamp has been in use.
• You can expect 2000 hours of Vivitek 5811116206-S lamp. 3000 hours if Eco Mode has been turned on.

Step 2: Buy the right projector  lamp!

Be sure the purchase an authentic Vivitek 5811116206-S projector lamp for your Vivitek H1080FD projector. Although generic lamps seem like a bargain,they actually have a much shorter lamp life than original lamps. Unauthorized copy cat manufacturers don’t have access to the proper materials and often use toxic and carcinogenic substitutes. They are also unable to properly calibrate these generic lamps so generic often end up damaging the sophisticated electronics in your Vivitek H1080FD projector. Since they are unstable, generics are also prone to explosions. All these problems combined have lead Vivitek make their projector warranty void if a generic is installed. Go with an authentic Vivitek 5811116206-S projector lamp and keep your projector working at its best.

Step 3: Replace the 5811116206-S  projector  lamp

Before changing the projector lamp:

• Reduce the risk of electrical shock by disconnecting the power cord on the Vivitek H1080FD projector.
• Reduce the risk of severe burns by allowing the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes.

• Turn the projector around — the lamp cover screw is located at the back. Remove the captive screw holding the lamp cover place.

• Remove the lamp cover and place it to one side.

• Remove the three screws holding the Vivitek 5811116206-S lamp in place.

• Click up the wire handle and gently pull out the Vivitek 5811116206-S projector  lamp. Pulling too quickly can cause the bulb to shatter. Learn how to clean up a broken lamp.

NOTE: The 5811116206-S lamp contains mercury and should not be thrown into regular garbage. Recycle your used lamps! If you bought from an authentic manufacturer they will recycle the lamp for you at no extra cost.

• Take the new Vivitek 5811116206-S projector lamp out of its packaging. Lift up the wire handle and gently guide it into the H1080FD projector.
• Take care not to touch the actual bulb as the oil from your fingers can leave a smudge that will burn into a black spot when the projector heats up.
• Tighten the projector lamp screw.
• Re-install the H1080FD lamp cover and tighten the screw.
• Reset the total lamp hour timer.

Step 4: Resetting the Vivitek H1080FD Lamp Hour Timer

It’s important to only reset the lamp timer when the Vivitek 5811116206-S projector  lamp has been replaced. Resetting the lamp timer without changing the lamp can make it work beyond its recommended hours and cause harm to your Vivitek H1080FD projector.

• Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu.
• Press left/right arrow keys to move to the Setup menu.
• Press up/down arrows to move to the Advanced menu
• Press Enter.
• Press the cursor up/down arrows button to Lamp Hour Reset.
• Press Enter.
• A message will appear saying the Lamp Hour has been reset to zero.
• Press the Menu button to return to the main Setup menu.

Extending the life of the Vivitek 5811116206-S projector lamp:

• Keep your air filters clean to avoid overheating the projector.
• Use the Lamp Power option on the Vivitek H1080FD projector and set to Eco Mode to reduce the amount of power used but extend lamp life.
• Learn more with Top tips for extending DLP projector lamp life.