New Projector or just the bulb (1 Viewer)

wolveslaw · Apr 8, 2014

Hey Guys,I am new to the forum, but I thought I would ask for your advise. my lamp went out on my Mitubishi HC 4000. the replacement is a good chunk of change. The projector is over 2 and half years old, wondering if i should just buy a new one or just buy a new bulb. Wondering if i could fine one better in the 1000 dollan range.Thanks for your advise

schan1269 · Apr 8, 2014

Bulb.

Jim Mcc · Apr 8, 2014

I agree. That's a nice projector.

Malcolm R · Apr 9, 2014

If it's only about 2 years old, I'd also recommend just a bulb.

I'm having the same bulb vs. upgrade debate about my projector, but it's over 7 yrs old.

ruben2235 · May 6, 2014

If you decide to get a new projector Try the Benq 1080st projector, it's a full 1080p projector and has a short throw lens, and has a great picture

Gregg Loewen · May 7, 2014

short throw lens, and has a great picture

All things being equal...the longer the throw distance, the sharper the picture.

mark brown · May 7, 2014

My Sony Projection system used to have a wonderful and bright picture. Lately it has looked dark and i cannot bring it up when calibrating. Could the problem be aftermarket H-200 bulb? What should one look for in replacing the lamp if you don't want to drop $300-$400 for the Sony? Thanks

schan1269 · May 7, 2014

JVC and Sony should only be run with an OEM bulb. Period. Just like DLP should always be run with a French bulb(especially when French is OEM).

Jim517 · May 7, 2014

ALL projectors should be run with an OEM bulb. Period.

Gregg Loewen · May 8, 2014

ALL projectors should be run with an OEM bulb. Period.

Absolutely correct.

Penny wise, pound foolish.

bigshot · Jun 13, 2014

The other day, my projector (Epson 7500UB) came up dark with very dull colors. I boosted the brightness and it didn't help. Just last week it was fine. Do bulb problems show up all at once like that?

bigshot · Jun 13, 2014

1600 hours over four years.

Stephen_J_H · Jun 13, 2014

When I used to work projection in a multiplex, the bulbs would vary. Some would get dimmer over time, and others would just fritz out all of a sudden. Given that both types are xenon, I suspect the same is true of HT projector bulbs.

bigshot · Jun 13, 2014

I replaced the bulb today. I was dreading it, but it was super easy. The best part is the projector is like new again! WOW! The colors!

joecolelife · Jul 15, 2014

the new trend for projector is US DLP LED projector. It is using DLP Led that can play 20000+ hours. For general use, it can support 10 years. I just bought and it is very light weight.

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