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DLP lamps

I own a Toshiba 72MX195 HD/DLP and it's about 3 months old. I have already had to replace the lamp which is warrantied for 1 year. Is there an issue with these lamps I should be aware of? The lamps are running around $400.00CDN and I am going to be quite disappointed, not to mention some other feelings that the moderators won't allow me to express, if this is going to be an ongoing issue. Could this have been just a faulty lamp? Are there any better aftermarket lamps I should be looking at for a spare?

If the TV or bulbs DO have a design flaw at least I can spread the word and help make people aware.

Thank for any thoughts.

nuguy
nuguy OP
195 posts
 
Thanks guys, I did check out the avs forum and apparently the original lamp manufacturer had many issues for whatever reason. Toshiba now use a new supplier who seems to have a better product. Time will tell I guess.
zscamp440375c
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I just lost the bulb in my 72MX195 HD/DLP an it's only about 3 months old. Look like these things are garbage.
nuguy OP
195 posts
 
Fear not zscamp440@hotmail.com. The factory lamps were junk. The replacement lamp you get will be fine. Always run it on high bright mode (which your service person should tell you) When you shut it down let it cool completely before powering back up as stated above by Pcking.

Trust me I know how you feel, ANGRY and ROBBED. Don't worry, your TV will be fine !!!
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linkster
432 posts
 
FYI, I have had my Samsung DLP projection system (HLM series) for 3 1/2 years now and have never had the lamp replaced.
yada
158 posts
 
I hope that this helps..

For my 50" Samsung DLP, I used a power regenerator, ps audio 300 multiwave on default setting and got 2714 hours before the first bulb failure.

I am not sure that is a lot of time or not but I used the regenerator because my electronics helper, (not a salesman) suggested it would be less stressful on bulb life.
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