LCD projector lamp:

Some people call them LCD projector lamp; the correct term is LCD projector lamp. LCD projector lamp is one of the few parts of a projector that can be replaced.

Lamp type is related to the image brightness. The most common types of projector lamp are listed below:
• UHP - Ultra High Performance
• UHE - Ultra High Efficiency (most common)
• Some projectors also use metal halide lamps

Lamp life or an LCD projector bulb is rated in hours. The typical lamp life for a projector is between 1,000 and 4,000 hours and depending on how much the projector is used, can add to the total cost of operating a projector over a given period of time. LCD projector bulb replacements run anywhere from $300 to $600 each. A lower watt lamp will stay cooler and last longer than a higher watt bulb. Since it uses less power, it will also cost less to operate.

LCD Projectors (Liquid Crystal Display)

LCD Projectors function by spotless light through transparent LCD cells. Most LCD projectors us advanced polysillicon LCDs, which use three separate color panels (red, green, and blue) to produce the preferred color. Projected images are produced by the combination of light shinning through the LCD cells. LCDs have excellent color saturation, usually have adjustable brightness and contrast, are typically brighter than DLPs at the same lumen output, and they have a broader range of connectivity.

DLP Projector (Digital Light Processing)

DLP projectors were developed by Texas Instruments and project images by reflecting lights against hundreds of little mirrors called digital micro devices (DMD). Each mirror representing one pixel is powered by electronics that adjust the angle of the mirror according to the color being displayed. DLP projectors are lighter in weight than their LCD counterparts. They are all digital technology and typically have higher contrast ratios, meaning that they project video images better than LCDs. They are portable, tend to be smaller and lighter than LCD projectors and connect easily to other digital devices.

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.