I have the Samsung DLP rear projector HLP5063W Model that I purchased in Oct of 2004. I'm looking for indications that the lamp might be going. I purchased the replacement lamp from J & J International and now it is in my possession. I don't want to replace the lamp until it has to be replaced. The representative from J & J said you have to replace the lamp when either the picture becomes darker, the 3 LED indicators flicker at the same time or the audio is not sequenized with the video.
Yesterday, while I was watching television, the TV shut off and all 3 LED indicators started to flicker. I turned on the TV again, and about 1 hour later it happened again. I contacted customer support at Samsung to inquire about this, but they weren't sure what the problem was. They would have to send over a repair specialist to see what the problem is. I'm not under warrantee anymore, so I'm not doing that. By the way, the Rep. also suggested I unplug the set for 10 minutes and then plug it back again. Do they know anything about this? What do you suggest. Should I just replace the bulb already? A knowlegeable response would be very much appreciated.
Thank you
WHEN TO REPLACE DLP LAMP
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Mazda37
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Dave3putt
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I have nearly the exact same TV which I bought at about the same time as you. Several months ago my set failed to turn on and the three LED lights were flashing, indicating a lamp failure. I took out the lamp, looking for a number to use for a replacement. The store where I was going to get the replacement was closed for the weekend, so I examined the old lamp, could see nothing wrong with it, and put it back in, mainly to keep the dust out. On a lark, I tried to turn the set on again, and the lamp worked.....and has ever since?????? There are apparently different ways for the lamp to fail, one being just a poor connection for whatever reason. I think it can also fail intermittently, causing some confusion. Reseating it could do the trick. Check the filament of course, and look for any evidence of arcing around the edges.
I have been thinking of buying a new lamp, installing it, and then keep the old (still working) lamp as a spare. If I bought a new one, I would want to install it right away, to make sure THAT one works. But since you already have a new lamp, I would recommend that you install it now. I assume there is a warrenty clock ticking on it. If the old lamp looks OK, just save it for a spare that you can try to use in a couple of years when the new one fails. Nothing lost. I am a bit surprised the Samsung folks didn't suggest the same thing.
Changing the lamp is not too hard. You just need to take out four screws(I think) on the back and slide out the module. The Samsung website has good instructions on how to do it. Let us know how things work out.
I have been thinking of buying a new lamp, installing it, and then keep the old (still working) lamp as a spare. If I bought a new one, I would want to install it right away, to make sure THAT one works. But since you already have a new lamp, I would recommend that you install it now. I assume there is a warrenty clock ticking on it. If the old lamp looks OK, just save it for a spare that you can try to use in a couple of years when the new one fails. Nothing lost. I am a bit surprised the Samsung folks didn't suggest the same thing.
Changing the lamp is not too hard. You just need to take out four screws(I think) on the back and slide out the module. The Samsung website has good instructions on how to do it. Let us know how things work out.
Dave
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I have the 60" version, same year, and yes, the same darkening and eventual failure happened. Luckily I had the extended warranty and they trotted out a service tech. He replaced the bulb and that immediately failed. The set had to go back to the factory where they told me it was the ballast, whatever that is, and they replaced it. So try out that new bulb to make sure that there's no other problem causing it to fail.
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I do too! I had no idea all three of us had this same beast in our homes 
Put the lamp in and see if that takes care of it. Is your new lamp an OEM, meaning does it come in a Samsung box?
Dave, some have taken out the lamp and shaken it to get it working again. This has to do with the mercury inside supposedly gravitating to one side rather than spreading out across the arc electrodes.
Put the lamp in and see if that takes care of it. Is your new lamp an OEM, meaning does it come in a Samsung box?
Dave, some have taken out the lamp and shaken it to get it working again. This has to do with the mercury inside supposedly gravitating to one side rather than spreading out across the arc electrodes.
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DLP Lamp
Yesterday I finally replaced my DLP lamp for my Samsung HLP5063W HD set.
It was was a little more difficult to install that I anticipated. The instructions that came with the lamp were not to good. It basically said to take out the old lamp and put in the new one. First of all, the replacement lamp model number is not the same as the original, but it fits anyway. The new model number is slightly smaller, so you can't just slide it in on the track and push a bit harder, as the instructions say. You have to line up the two back pins exactly, and then it will click in. You have to manuever it a little bit to line it up.
By the way the picture is great now, definately brighter.
It was was a little more difficult to install that I anticipated. The instructions that came with the lamp were not to good. It basically said to take out the old lamp and put in the new one. First of all, the replacement lamp model number is not the same as the original, but it fits anyway. The new model number is slightly smaller, so you can't just slide it in on the track and push a bit harder, as the instructions say. You have to line up the two back pins exactly, and then it will click in. You have to manuever it a little bit to line it up.
By the way the picture is great now, definately brighter.
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Dave3putt
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Their website has better instructions-and pictures. Sorry I didn't give you this link earlier.
http://product.samsung.com/DLPlight/DLPguideindex.html
http://product.samsung.com/DLPlight/DLPguideindex.html
Dave