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Optoma_EP716P_projectorDon’t call the technician! Use our step-by-step guide to install a new Optoma EP716P projector lamp.

Step 1: Get the right lamp!

Your Optoma EP716P uses the Optoma BL-FU180A  lamp.  Only OEM lamps can keep your Optoma EP716P projector working at optimal best. Watch for the warning signs that the Optoma EP716P projector lamp needs to be replaced.

Why avoid generic lamps?

Look for the seal of approval to be sure you’re getting an authentic lamp. Generic appear to be a great deal with their great price tag. But they are actually going to cost you more in the long run. These generics are created with toxic materials and often don’t have the proper safeguards to protect your eyesight. They are also prone to explosions, don’t last as long as authentic and can damage the sensitive optics in your Optoma EP716P projector. Learn the 7 Ways to Spot a Counterfeit Lamp.

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Step 2: Know when to replace

Watch for these telltale signs that the Optoma BL-FU180A  is reaching end of life:

  • faded image
  • colours are off or not as vivid
  • blinking LED lights on the Optoma EP761P projector
  • the following warning sign on your screen:

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Step 3: Installing a new Optoma BL-FU180A

Follow these important safety steps before installing a new Optoma BL-FU180A:

  • Switch off the power to the Optoma EP716P projector by pressing the Power/Standby button.
  • Disconnect the power cord.
  • Allow the projector to cool down for at least 30 minutes. If should be cool to the touch. These projectors run using high temperatures and you can burn yourself badly if you don’t allow the projector to cool down.Optoma_EP716P_BL-FU180A_remove_lamp_cover

 

Step 1: Place something soft underneath the Optoma EP716P and then turn the projector onto it’s back. Remove the two screws holding the cover in place.

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Step 2: Push the cover up to remove it.

 

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Step 3: Use a screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the Optoma BL-FU180A  lamp module in place.

Slowly put out the old lamp by grabbing the edge of the lamp. Be careful not to bang the lamp against the projector as this may case the bulb to break. Learn what to do if the lamp has exploded inside the projector.

The used lamp contains mercury and should be properly recycled. Don’t throw it into regular garbage.

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Step 4: Place the new Optoma BL-FU180A into the Optoma EP716P projector. Tighten the two screws on the lamp. Replace the lamp cover and tighten its two screws.
You must now reset the Lamp Replacement Timer.

Reset the lamp timing on the Optoma EP716P

Optoma_EP716P_projector_Lamp_Setting_Menu_Optoma_BL-FU180A_lampThe Optoma EP716P projector has an automatic lamp reset timer that tracks the life of the lamp and triggers the lamp replacement warning. You need to reset the timer each time the lamp is replaced.

  • Press the Menu option on either the remote or on the projector.
  • Scroll over the Lamp Setting. Press enter.
  • Select Reset Lamp Hours. Press Enter
  • The Execute/Cancel command line will appear.
  • Scroll over to choose Execute. Press Enter. The lamp hours is reset to zero.

Make the Optoma BL-FU180A  last longer with these tips:

  • Turning on the Eco Mode to lower power consumption and extend the lamp life by 130%.
  • Keep your air filters clean to avoid overheating the projector.
  • Turn off the Optoma EP716P projector and let it stand for at least one hour ever 24 hours.
  • Make sure there is enough airflow around the projector particularly if it’s been permanently mounted.
  • Top tips for extending DLP projector lamp life
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Sanyo_L600-0068Find projectors compatible with the Sanyo L600-0068 projector lamp.

Scroll down to find models compatible with this lamp

Find this lamp sold on Amazon by these authorized dealers:

Replacement For SANYO L600-0068 LAMP & HOUSING Projector TV Lamp Bulb

Compatible models:

Replacement For SANYO L600-0068 LAMP & HOUSING Projector TV Lamp Bulb

Scroll down for links to step-by-step instructions on replacing the Sanyo L600-0068 (610-282-2755) lamps for each of these projectors.

When it’s time to replace the Sanyo L600-0068 your projector’s Lamp Replacement Indicator will turn orange. Be sure to buy an genuine projector lamp. It’s worth paying the few extra dollars to be guaranteed a projector lamp that will work and will keep your warranty intact. Avoid knock-offs since they use inferior materials that can damage your projector. If the price of your lamp seems too good to be true–WALK away. The few dollars you save from a generic knock-off are not worth the savings since these lamps don’t last as long as the genuine lamps, can explode inside the projector, void your warranty.

For step-by-step instructions on replacing your Sanyo L600-0068 lamp, click on your model listed below:

Sanyo PLC-XP17 projector, Sanyo POA-LMP24 (service part no 610 282 2755)Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to change the Sanyo L600-0068 projector lamp for the Sanyo PLC-XP17 projector.

Sanyo PLC-XP18 projector, Sanyo POA-LMP24 (service part no 610 282 2755)Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to change the Sanyo L600-0068 projector lamp for the Sanyo PLC-XP18 projector.

Sanyo PLC-XP20 projector, Sanyo POA-LMP24 (service part no 610 282 2755)

Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to change the Sanyo L600-0068 projector lamp for the Sanyo PLC-XP20 projector.

Sanyo PLC-XP21 projector, Sanyo POA-LMP24 (service part no 610 282 2755)Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to change the Sanyo L600-0068 projector lamp for the Sanyo PLC-XP21 projector.

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Use our step-by-step guide to install a new lamp Optoma EP716 projector lamp.

When the Optoma EP716R projector lamp needs to be replaced the image with start to fade? Are you seeing blinking lights and warning messages?

Avoiding generics

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Keep your projector running smoothly by installing a Optoma EP716R projector lamp. Generic appear to be a great deal with their great price tag. But they are actually going to cost you more in the long run. These generics are created with toxic materials and often don’t have the proper safeguards to protect your eyesight. They are also prone to explosions, don’t last as long as authentic and can damage the sensitive optics in your Optoma EP716R projector. Learn the 7 Ways to Spot a Counterfeit Lamp.

Before you replace the Optoma BL-FU180A lamp make sure you have bought an authentic lamp. Only these OEM lamps can keep your Optoma EP716R projector working at optimal best. Look for the seal of approval to be sure you’re getting an authentic lamp.

Buy this lamp on Amazon sold by these authorized dealers:

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the Optoma BL-FU180A

Follow these important safety steps before installing a new Optoma BL-FU180A:

  • The used Optoma BL-FU180A contains mercury and should be properly recycled. Don’t throw it into regular garbage.
  • Switch off the power to the Optoma EP716R projector by pressing the Power/Standby button.
  • Disconnect the power cord.
  • Allow the projector to cool down for at least 30 minutes. If should be cool to the touch. These projectors run using high temperatures and you can burn yourself badly if you don’t allow the projector to cool down.

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Step 1: Place something soft underneath the Optoma EP716R and then turn the projector onto it’s back. Remove the two screws holding the cover in place.

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Step 2: Push the cover up to remove it.

 

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Step 3: Use a screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the Optoma BL-FU180A lamp module in place.

Slowly put out the old lamp by grabbing the edge of the lamp. Be careful not to bang the lamp against the projector as this may case the bulb to break. Learn what to do if the lamp has exploded inside the projector.

NOTE: The Optoma BL-FU180A lamp contains mercury and can’t be placed into your regular garbage. Recycle this lamp. 

 

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Step 4: Place the new Optoma BL-FU180A into the Optoma EP716R projector. Tighten the two screws on the lamp. Replace the lamp cover and tighten its two screws.

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You must now reset the Lamp Replacement Timer.

 

 

Reset the lamp timing on the Optoma EP716R

The Optoma EP716R projector has an automatic lamp reset timer that tracks the life of the lamp and triggers the lamp replacement warning. You need to reset the timer each time the lamp is replaced.

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  • Press the Menu option on either the remote or on the projector.
  • Scroll over the Lamp Setting. Press enter.
  • Select Reset Lamp Hours. Press Enter
  • The Execute/Cancel command line will appear.
  • Scroll over to choose Execute. Press Enter. The lamp hours is reset to zero.

Make the Optoma BL-FU180A last longer with these tips:

  • Turning on the Eco Mode to lower power consumption and extend the lamp life by 130%.
  • Keep your air filters clean to avoid overheating the projector.
  • Turn off the Optoma EP716R projector and let it stand for at least one hour ever 24 hours.
  • Make sure there is enough airflow around the projector particularly if it’s been permanently mounted.
  • Top tips for extending DLP projector lamp life
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What did that lamp do to my projector??

Counterfeit lamps may seem like a bargain but they can be a nightmare to deal with. Avoid turning your projector into a zombie and install an authentic projector lamp. Don’t let the horrors of a counterfeit projector lamp haunt you

Scenario 1: New projector lamp explodes

Inside a broken projector lamp

Projector lamps don’t have a filament like regular light bulbs. Light in projector lamps is created the ballast (two electrodes) igniting the gases in the arc.

Generics often have filaments that are unable to light the gases in the arc so the lamp continues to heat up. The unlit arc tube will get so hot that is shatters inside the projector.  You’ll hear the loud pop and smoke may come pouring out of your projector. When that happens,  follow these steps:

  1. Turn the projector off immediately. Unplug the AC cord.
  2. Wait for the projector/RPTV to cool down.
  3. Open a window to ventilate the room. Avoid breathing in any dust from the lamp
  4. Check there are no broken shards or pieces of glass around the projector or coming out from the cooling air circulation vents. Check the interior of the RPTV.
  5. Use rubber gloves to pick up any shards or broken bits of lamp coming out of the projector. These lamps contain mercury so don’t handle any shards with bare hands.
  6. Place shards in closed containers to avoid generating dust and mercury vapor. Don’t put the container into the regular garbage or down the drain. Send the remains to a hazardous waste facility near you.
  7. Don’t attempt to clean up the inside of the projector.
  8. Take the projector into an authorized service station. They will clean the inside of the projector thoroughly with a mercury vacuum cleaner. Never use a regular vacuum cleaner to do this.
  9. Ask the service technician to do a thorough check of the unit paying attention to the ballast and color wheel.

 

Scenario 2: The picture is bad

Poor_Picture_Quality_with_genericsUnfortunately counterfeit projector lamps are not made with the same materials as OEM lamps so they can’t perform as well or deliver a quality picture. You’ll have to install an authentic lamp to keep your projector working at its optimum level.

You’ll know you’ve installed a counterfeit projector lamp when your onscreen are not  as vivid, your blacks not as rich and the whole look of the picture is off. Counterfeits simply can’t deliver good picture quality — they haven’t been made with the proper materials to work with the sophisticated optics in your projector

 

Scenario 3: You feel bad

man-headache_genericsAfter years of research, PHILIPS developed a revolutionary arc tube filled with a mercury-argon mixture creating intense light but less heat. This new technology allowed both the projector lamp and projector to become smaller and the so new 1080p projector was born.

This is a patented PHILIPS technology is not available to non-OEM counterfeit manufacturers. Without the proper materials and equipment, copycat manufacturers resort to using Krypton-85 for the same effect as genuine OEM projector lamps.

This radioactive gas is created during the nuclear fission between uranium and plutonium. While safe in a controlled environment, it’s dangerous in a business or school setting. There are some disturbing side effects. Short-term effects of Krypton-85 exposure are:

  • dizziness
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • loss of consciousness

Scenario 4: Your eyes hurt

Protect_eyes_Projector_LampsPHILIPS lamps are manufactured with an UV coated reflectors allowing for a brighter and more vibrant picture. These reflectors reduce the harmful UV rays so you don’t damage your eyes looking into the projector. Counterfeit lamps don’t have any protective coating and so looking into these lamps is similar to looking directly into the sun.

Prolonged UV exposure eventually damages the retina causing macular degeneration, eventually resulting in permanent blindness. Operating your projector with a generic compatible lamp means putting your eyesight at risk.

However, if you did get possessed by the spell of zombie counterfeits, reclaim your projector by installing an authentic lamp. Don’t let the horrors of a counterfeit projector lamp haunt you. Buy authentic today.

 

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Optoma_H750H_Lamp_BL-FU200AOur installation guide will guide you through replacing the Optoma EP750H projector lamp. It’s as easy as 1-2-3!

Step 1: Buy the right lamp

Your Optoma EP750H uses the Optoma BL-FU200A (SP.83601.001C) lamp. Be sure to buy an authentic Optoma EP750H projector lamp. Watch for telltale signs you are about to purchase a counterfeit lamp:

Six reasons to avoid generics

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Step 2: Know when to replace

When lamp life is approaching 1500 hours, the Optoma EP750H flashes a warning message on screen: “Lamp is running out of standard lifetime. Be sure to replace the lamp as soon as possible.” When you see this message, change the lamp immediately. Avoid the temptation to left the projector run longer as it can result in a complete shut down of the projector.

Other warning signs that the Optoma EP750H projector lamp is reaching end of life include the Lamp LED flashing orange or an image with bad color and deteriorating definition.

Step 3: Installing the Optoma BL-FU200A lamp

Important safety tips:

  • Switch off the power to the projector by pressing the Power/Standby button.
  • Allow the projector to cool down for at least 30 minutes. If should be cool to the touch. The Optoma EP750H runs at a high temperature and you can burn yourself badly if you don’t allow the projector to cool down.
  • Disconnect the power cord.

Your Optoma EP750H projector lamp needs the Optoma BL-FU200A projector lamp

Optoma_EP750H_remove_lamp_cover_BL-FU200AStep 1: Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws holding the lamp cover in place. Make sure you have followed the safety tips before taking the cover off. The Optoma EP750H projector should be cool to the touch.

Step 2: Remove the lamp cover and place to one side. Don’t lose the screws to the cover as the Optoma EP750H projector will not turn back on until the lamp cover has been properly installed.

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Step 3: Remove all three screws holding the Optoma BL-FU200A  in place.

 

Step 4: Lift the wire handle on the lamp and gently remove it from the projector. Be careful not to hit the lamp or you can cause it to break.

Optoma_EP750H_install_new_BL-FU200ATake the new Optoma BL-FU200A  lamp out of its packaging and lift the handle on the lamp. Gently place it into the projector making sure not to touch the actual bulb. Oil from fingerprint marks can burn black spots onto the lamp when it heats up.

  • Tighten the screws on the lamp.
  • Close the lid. Tighten the cover screws.
  • You are now ready to reset the lamp timer.

Reset the Optoma EP750H lamp timer

Your Optoma EP750H comes equipped with an automatic lamp timer that tracks the number of hours left for the Optoma BL-FU200A  lamp. Each time you change the lamp you need to reset the lamp timer. Failure to do so may cause the projector to use the lamp over the recommended period of time resulting in the lamp exploding.

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  • Press the Menu button to open the On-Screen-Data (OSD) menu.
  • Press the right/left arrow button to move to the Management menu.
  • Press the right/left arrow button button to move down to Lamp Reset.
  • Press the right arrow or Enter button to enter Status menu.
  • Press the up/down arrow button to move down to Lamp Hour Reset.
  • Press the right arrow or Enter button to select Reset option.
  • Press the down button, then up button, then left button, then right button.
  • The Status menu appears again showing the Lamp Hours reset to zero.

Learn the TOP Tips for extending the lamp life in your Optoma EP75oH projector.

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Optoma_DS305R_projector_lamp_BL-FU180AFollow this step-by-step guide to install a new Optoma DS305R projector lamp.

Buy the right lamp!

Be ready to replace the Optoma DS305R projector lamp by purchasing an authentic lamp with the seal of approval. Scroll down to learn why your should avoid generic lamps?

Buy this lamp on Amazon sold by these authorized dealers:

Know when to replace

When the Optoma DS305R projector lamp is approaching it’s end of life, the replacement warning will appear on screen:

Optoma_DS305R_replace_lamp_warning_optoma_BL-FU180A_lampYou may also start to see the following signs:

  • A screen that is gradually dimming or deteriorating.
  • Colour in the image appears dark or off colour.
  • Lamp light flashing a steady orange.

Replace the lamp immediately. If you leave the lamp too long it may explode inside the projector. Learn how to properly clean up a broken lamp.

Replace the Optoma BL-FU180A

Follow these important safety steps before installing a new Optoma BL-FU180A:

  • These lamps contains mercury and should be properly recycled. Don’t throw it into regular garbage.
  • Switch off the power to the Optoma DS305R projector by pressing the Power/Standby button.
  • Disconnect the power cord.
  • Allow the projector to cool down for at least 30 minutes. so it is cool to the touch. Trying to change the lamp while the projectors is not cooled down can result in serious burns as these projectors operate using high heat.

Optoma_DS305R_remove_cover_screws_BL-FU180A_lamp

 

Place something soft underneath the Optoma DS305R before turning the projector onto it’s back. Remove the two screws holding the cover in place. Push the cover up to remove it.

 

 

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Remove the two screws holding the Optoma BL-FU180A  lamp module in place.

Lift up the wire handle and slowly put out the old lamp. Be careful not to bang the lamp against the projector as this may case the bulb to break.

NOTE: The Optoma BL-FU180A  contains mercury and should not properly recycled.

 

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Remove the Optoma BL-FU180A from its packaging and using the wire handle, place it into the Optoma DS305R projector. Tighten the two screws on the lamp. Replace the lamp cover and tighten its two screws.

You must now reset the Lamp Replacement Timer.

Reset the lamp timing on the Optoma DS305R

In order to track the lamp life, the Optoma DS305R projector has an automatic lamp timer that triggers the lamp replacement warning. You need to reset the timer each time the lamp is replaced.

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  • Press the Menu option on either the remote or on the projector.
  • Scroll over the Lamp Setting. Press Enter.
  • Select Reset Lamp Hours. Press Yes
  • The lamp hours is reset to zero.
  • You can also used this screen to set ECO mode and turn off the lamp reminder message (not recommended to do).

Tips for a Optoma BL-FU180A longer life:

  • Turning on the Eco Mode to lower power consumption and extend the lamp life by 130%.
  • Keep your air filters clean to avoid overheating the projector.
  • Turn off the Optoma DS305R projector and let it stand for at least one hour ever 24 hours.
  • Make sure there is enough airflow around the projector particularly if it’s been permanently mounted.
  • Top tips for extending DLP projector lamp life

 Why avoid copy-cat projector lamps?

Generic lamps have six main problems:

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trapezoid_effect_projectorYou’ve set up your projector but your image is distorted.

Learn how to counter the keystone effect.

In order to display the correct picture, your projector must be properly aligned with the screen. If there isn’t the proper perpendicular alignment, the projector image will look like a trapezoid rather than a square.

The keystone effect can be frustrating for both the presenter and viewers. It’s distracting to have an off-angled projector image and may make your presentation look unprofessional.

How to correct

keystone_effect_Incorrect_projector_placementThe old school approach was to prop up the projector with books or furniture to correct the angle for a proper projector image. Today’s current projectors are a bit more sophisticated but the principal remains the same: Correct the angle.

You can correct keystone problems either manually or using the keystone correction, a feature that most 1080p projectors now carry.

Manual correction

keystone_effect_Correct_projector_placement Physically adjusting the lens so the projectors is at either a higher or lower angle that it was on a flat surface can often solve the keystone problem. Try tilting the projector up so the projector image is higher on the screen or moving it further away from the screen. If the projector is mounted on the ceiling you may have to add an extension to the mount that allows you to lower the projector. Manual adjustment is the best way to correct keystone problems.

Digital keystone correction

keystone_buttons_Epson_projectorAt times you will not be able to control your presentation space, particularly if you are on the road with your projector. The new DLP projectors are equipped with digital keystone correction allowing the projector to resize the projector image so it appears square.

Many projectors have a keystone menu button to digitally adjust the image. With other projectors you access keystone through the Picture menu and press the Up/Down arrows to adjust the projector image. The default setting will be at 50, which means no adjustment has been made.

A fixed keystone correction allows the projector to shoot upwards so tilting the projector is not necessary. Your angle for correcting the keystone will be listed on your specification sheet or in your use manual. Projectors will also vary at how much correction they can provide. Up and down (vertical keystone correction) will vary from 12 to 35 degrees of correction. Horizontal keystone adjustment is not a popular; although some of the higher end home theatre projectors are offering this feature.

Use digital keystone correction as a last resort since it involves scaling the projector image and this can create visual distortions. It doesn’t create the ideal picture quality especially with graphics and charts, which can be an important feature in business presentations.

Setting up your projector correctly is the best way to solve the keystone effect.

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Optoma_BL-FU200A_lampFind out which projectors are compatible with the Optoma BL-FU150A projector lamp.

Learn how to install the Optoma BL-FU150A projector lamp into your compatible Optoma projector.

 

Before purchasing look for the seal of approval that lets you know you are buying from an authentic manufacturer.

6 reasons to buy authentic and avoid generics

Protect yourself from buying counterfeit lamps.

Buy this lamp on Amazon from the following authorized dealers:

Compatible projectors with the Optoma BL-FU150A lamp

The Optoma BL-FU150A is compatible with the:

For step-by-step instructions on replacing your Optoma BL-FU150A lamp, click on your projector listed below:

 

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Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to change the Optoma BL-FU150A  lamp for the Optoma EP606 projector.

 

 

 

 

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Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to change the Optoma BL-FU150A  lamp for the Optoma EP610H projector.

 

 

 

 

 

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Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to change the Optoma BL-FU150A lamp for the Optoma EP615H projector.

 

 

 

Extend the life of the Optoma BL-FU150A  lamp:

Extend the life of the newly installed Optoma BL-FU150A with the following tips:

  • Keep your air filters clean to avoid overheating the projector.
  • Turn off the Optoma projector and let it stand for at least one hour ever 24 hours. An average use of four to five hours per day will ensure longer lamp life.
  • Make sure there is enough airflow around the projector particularly if it’s been permanently mounted.
  • Set the Brightness Mode to low or Econo Mode to extend lamp life.
  • Learn more with Top tips for extending DLP projector lamp life.

 

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Optoma-EP-757_projector_BL-FU200A_lampFollow our step-by-step guide to change the Optoma EP757 projector lamp.

Know when to replace

As the Optoma EP757 projector lamp ages you may notice the color on the screen is faded or wrong. The picture quality may also start to disintegrate. When it’s close it end of life, the automatic timer on the Optoma EP757 projector shows a warning message: “Lamp may fail soon. Replacement Suggested.” Replace the Optoma EP757 projector lamp as soon as possible. Don’t wait or the bulb may explode inside the projector.

Buy the correct lamp

There are lots of choices out there for buying your Optoma BL-FU200A (SP.83601.001C) lamp but to keep your Optoma EP757 projector working properly, you’ll need to invest in an authentic lamp. Since selling online has few regulations, it’s easy to get duped into buying an inferior knock-off lamp posing as an authentic one. If the price seems too good to be true, the lamps is not authentic. Generic lamps have a much shorter life and often use toxic chemicals as substitutes causing them to be prone to overheat and explode. Remember that generic lamps are NOT properly calibrated to work with the sensitive electronics in projectors and installing can void the guarantee on our Optoma EP756 projector.

Buy this lamp on Amazon from the following authorized dealers:

Install the Optoma BL-FU200A lamp

Follow these important safety tips before changing the Optoma BL-FU200A (SP.83601.001C) lamp:

  • Switch off the power to the projector by pressing the Power/Standby button.
  • Allow the projector to cool down for at least 30 minutes. If should be cool to the touch. These projectors run using high temperatures and you can burn yourself badly if you don’t allow the projector to cool down.
  • Turn off the main switch.
  • Disconnect the power cord.

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Step 1: Find a soft surface and turn over the projector. Use a screwdriver to loosen the two screws holding the lamp cover in place. Make sure you have followed the safety tips before taking the cover off. The Optoma EP757 projector should be cool to the touch.

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Step 2: Remove the lamp cover and place to one side. Don’t lose the screws to the cover as the Optoma EP757 projector will not turn back on until the lamp cover has been properly installed.

 

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Step 3: Remove both screws holding the Optoma BL-FU200A (SP.83601.001C) lamp in place.

NOTE: This lamp contains mercury and should not be thrown into regular garbage. Recycle your used lamps!

Step 4: Lift the wire handle on the Optoma BL-FU200A (SP.83601.001C) lamp and gently remove it from the projector. Be careful not to hit the lamp or you can cause it to break. What to do when the lamp breaks.

 

 

Optoma_EP755_install_new_BL-FU200AFinal Steps

  • Take the new Optoma BL-FU200A (SP.83601.001C) lamp out of its packaging and lift the handle on the lamp. Gently place it into the projector making sure not to touch the actual bulb. Oil from fingerprint marks can burn black spots onto the lamp when it heats up.
  • Tighten the screws on the lamp.
  • Close the lid. Tighten the cover screws.
  • You are now ready to reset the lamp timer.

 

Reset the Optoma EP757 lamp timer

Your Optoma EP757 comes equipped with an automatic lamp timer that tracks the number of hours left for the Optoma BL-FU200A lamp. Each time you change the lamp you need to reset the lamp timer. Failure to do so may cause the projector to use the lamp over the recommended period of time resulting in the lamp exploding.

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  • Press the Menu button to open the On-Screen-Data (OSD) menu.
  • Press the right/left arrow button to move to the Management menu.
  • Press the right/left arrow button button to move down to Lamp Reset.
  • Press the right arrow or Enter button to enter Status menu.
  • Press the up/down arrow button to move down to Lamp Hour Reset.
  • Press the right arrow or Enter button to select Reset option.
  • Press the down button, then up button, then left button, then right button.
  • The Status menu appears again showing the Lamp Hours reset to zero.

 

Learn the TOP Tips for extending lamp life in your Optoma EP757 projector.

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Optoma_TW536_projector_BL-FU185ADon’t call a technician to replace the Optoma TW536 projector lamp!

Instead, follow this easy how-to guide and install a new lamp quickly and easily. When it’s time to replace the Optoma TW536 projector lamp may also notice the Lamp-LED light flashing red or the picture quality starting to get poor resolution with washed out colours.

Optoma_TW536_projector_Lamp_warning_messageYou will also see the lamp warning message flash on screen. This means you have no more than 30 hours before the bulb will burn out. Change the Optoma BL-FU185A lamp in your Optoma TW536 immediately.

 

Authentic lamps are critical!

You’ll want the best lamp for your Optoma TW536 and that means buying directly from an authorized manufacturer. Look for the seal of approval that lets you know you are buying an authentic projector lamp.  Why avoid generics? While their price tag may seem appealing, you get what you pay for and with compatible, generic lamps that means a whole lot of headaches:

Learn How to buy an authentic lamp.

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Installing the Optoma BL-FU185A

Before replacing the Optoma BL-FU185A follow these crucial safety tips to prevent injury to yourself or the projector:

  • Switch off the power to the Optoma TW536 projector by pressing the Power/Standby button.
  • Disconnect the power cord.
  • Allow the projector to cool down for at least 30 minutes. If should be cool to the touch. These projectors run using high temperatures and you can burn yourself badly if you don’t allow the projector to cool down.

Optoma_TW536_projector_remove_old_BL-FU185A_lamp1. Use a screwdriver to undo the two screws holding the lamp cover in place. The screws on the lamp cover and the lamp cannot be removed.

2. Remove the lid and place to one side. Don’t lose the lid as the Optoma TW536 projector will not turn back on until the lamp cover has been properly installed.

3. Remove the two screws holding the Optoma BL-FU185A in place.

Note: The used Optoma BL-FU185A lamp contains mercury and should be properly recycled. Don’t throw it into regular garbage.

4. Lift up the wire handle on the Optoma BL-FU185A lamp and slowly remove it from the projector. Be careful not to bang the lamp against the projector as this may case the bulb to break. Learn what to do if the lamp has exploded inside the projector.

5. Remove the new Optoma BL-FU185A from its packaging. Taking care not to touch the actual bulb, lift up the handle on the new lamp and insert it gently into the Optoma TW536 projector.

6. Tighten the two screws on the lamp.

7. Replace the lamp cover and tighten its two screws. Reset the lamp timer.

Reset the Lamp Replacement Timer

The Optoma DS316 projector has an automatic lamp timer that tracks the numbers of hours left in the lamp. When the Optoma BL-FU185A  is approaching end of life, the lamp replacement timer will trigger the warning system. If you don’t reset the lamp replacement timer you run the risk of the lamp being used beyond its recommended life and possibly exploding in the projector.

Should the lamp explode, learn what to do.

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To reset the Lamp Replacement Timer:

  • Turn on the projector.
  • Using the remote press MENU
  • Select OPTIONS
  • Select LAMP SETTINGS
  • Select LAMP RESET
  • Select YES.
  • Press MENU to exit.

 

 

 

Extend the life of the Optoma BL-FU185A lamp:

  • Chose the “STD” mode to to dim the projector lamp and lower power consumption. This will extend the lamp life by up to 130%.
  • Keep your air filters clean to avoid overheating the projector.
  • Every 24 hours, turn off the projector and let it stand for 1 hour
  • Make sure there is enough airflow around the Optoma TW536 projector particularly if it’s been permanently mounted.
  • Learn more with Top tips for extending DLP projector lamp life
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