[tech] Projector

[bob at ucc.gu.uwa.edu.au]

Hi All,

I was having a look at the old projector, pondering whether it would  
be possible to substitute ultra bright LED's for the lamp. That's when  
I found the following note in the manual, and I was wondering if  
anyone can confirm the lamp ACTUALLY blew up:

Interval of the lamp replacement:
The interval of the lamp replacement about 1,500 hours of
consecutive use. Replacement span may differ according to
operating environment, and may be shorter than 1,500 hours.
Decreases in luminescence and/or color brightness will indi-
cate that the light source lamp needs to be replaced. When
lamp operation time exceeds 1,000 hours*, the indicator
will flash alternately between green and red (while the lamp
is in operation; when the lamp is not in operation, the indi-
cator will appear red only). When the lamp has been used
for about 1,400 hours*, the message ?LAMP!!.? will appear
on the screen for one minute everytime the power is turned
on. When the lamp has been used for about 1,500 hours*,
the projector will automatically shut off for safety and the
power indicator light will be red. The projector cannot be
used until the lamp has been replaced and operation timer
has been reset.

Incidentally, this is exactly what is happening. My next question  
would be, does anyone object to me pulling it apart and resetting the  
operation timer or investigating the use of LED's.

Bob