TOSHIBA TLP B2 Ultra Bulb TLP-LB2P
Price: $611.18

The Toshiba TLP-B2 was released in May of 2000, which in the projector world makes it somewhat of a dinosaur. But, the projector was tremendously popular at the time of its release and many people carry on to use the unit and buy replacement projector lamps for it as well.

The projector lamp for the TLP-B2 goes by the name of the TLP-LB2 and is a 120W projector lamp. The projector lamp outputs an eye-popping 1000 ANSI lumens, which is a ton for a projector that was manufactured back in the year 2000 and utilizes a 120W projector lamp. Usually brighter machines will employ projector lamps with higher wattages, as these lamps tend to be able to produce a brighter ANSI lumens rates. However, the Toshiba TLP-B2 is an exception to this rule.

Users of the Toshiba TLP-B2 generally have heaped praise on the unit. The number one draw to the Toshiba TLP-B2 is its small design. The projector has a footprint of only 24cm x 27cm making it one of the more compact units to be released in the first half of the decade.

There are some drawbacks to the Toshiba TLP-B2 that are merit mention. While the projector is solid and bright, some users do complain about the noise that the fan makes. These complaints range from huge disappoint to mild annoyance, however, it is clear that the projector’s fan does make more noise than the average projector.

Reviewing some of the other specs on the TLP-B2 one finds that the contrast ratio sits at a quality 400:1 level. The projector is not HDTV well-matched but does include personal computer and video inputs. The projector operates with an aspect ratio of 4:3 and a native resolution of 1024×768, which can be ramped up to a maximum 1280×1024 - another strong feature of the TLP-LB2.

Don´t move your projector:

While the projector lamp is still on (even while it is powering down), the lamp is very sensitive to movement. Moving the projector while the projector lamp is still on could cut down the lamp life, or of poorer quality, it could cause the projector lamp to burst.

Changing the projector lamp:

A projector lamp will gradually lose clarity over time. In fact, the curve is so slight that you may not even notice it. When your presentation or video has dimmed so much that you can hardly see the image, it’s time to order a new projector lamp. Another way that you’ll know that you need a projector lamp replacement is by viewing the total lamp hours used on the projector. All projectors have a built-in lamp hour counter that starts at zero when new, and should be reset once you change the projector lamp. You should be able to find the total projector lamp hours used within the menu system of your projector. Consult your users’ manual for instructions on how to check projector lamp hours on your model of projector.

Allow projector lamp to cool:

A filthy projector filter will cause it to run hotter and might cause the projector bulb to burn out prematurely. Therefore, we recommend cleaning the projector filter once a quarter with a can of compressed air. If your environment is smoke-filled or dusty, you may need to clean the projector filter monthly. The result of cleaning your projector filter regularly may result in additional months of use from your same projector bulb.

Give your projector “breathing room”:

Make your projector lamp last: Give your projector “breathing room”.
Pay attention to where the fan exhaust is on your DLP or LCD projector. All of the heat from the projector lamp must be dispersed away from the projector and exits at the fan exhaust. Make sure that this projector fan exhaust is two to three feet away from a wall or any solid object that could block it. Without “breathing” properly, the projector lamp will be too hot and could burn out much sooner. Make your DLP or LCD projector lamp last as long as possible by using this projector lamp tip.

Avoid dangerous climates:

The most hazardous climate to a projector lamp is extreme cold in the wintertime. If you leave a data/video projector in your car when it’s 40 degrees or below, the data/video projector lamp will have a tendency to explode if you turn the projector on instantly. You must allow the data/video projector to warm to room temperature before turning on the projector to avoid the unsafe situation of an exploding projector lamp.

Try to follow these tips to prolong your projectors life.