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A new law or regulation will be passed across Europe to eliminate new consumer products being manufactured that contain mercury. This regulation is supposed to start on January 1st, 2026. This could impact the manufacturing of new DLP (Digital Light Processing) and LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) projectors with metal halide and UHP (Ultra High Performance) bulbs for home theatres, offices, and classrooms.    The ban is on all fluorescent lamps that went into action in September 2023, which is the EU’s war on mercury. Mercury or Hg on the periodic table is a harmful metal found in all of the […]

There is some good news related to the European Commission’s rules on mercury products. If you own a projector that uses traditional replacement lamps, there is no need to worry, and here is why:   Commission Delegated Regulated (EU) 2023/2049 is a proposed regulation across European countries to eliminate new consumer products containing mercury. This regulation is supposed to start on January 1st, 2026. This regulation might jeopardize the manufacturing of new DLP (Digital Light Processing) and LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) projectors with metal halide and UHP (Ultra High Performance) bulbs for home theatres, offices, and classrooms. The regulation was […]

Every time you replace your BenQ projector lamp, you must reset the lamp hour timer to zero. That way it can count upwards and lets you see the number of hours the lamp is used. To find out the lamp hours, follow these steps on the on-screen menu. You need your projector turned on and warmed up, so you can view the image and have access to the on-screen menu. Press the [MENU/EXIT] button and then press < > (left and right arrows) until the System Setup: Advanced menu is highlighted. This will display the options within this sub-menu. Press […]

Many Epson projectors have a few quirks when it comes to lamp hours and this projector is no different. Find out the quirk below, so you don’t get caught wondering why your lamp hours are not counting after performing the reset.   First, to find out the lamp usage hours for the Epson HC8345, you will need to access the on-screen menu. Make sure your projector is turned on and you have an image displaying on your screen. Press the [Menu] button on the remote control. Navigate using your remote control and find the [Info] menu. In the [Info] menu, […]

Written by Correy Pelletier There are thirteen main companies that sell projectors and each projector has a PDF manual easily found on the internet. You will first need to find the one that goes with your model and brand. If you own a specific brand like Optoma, then the menu navigation should be very similar regardless of the projector model. Listed is a popular projector model for each of these thirteen brands and finding the lamp hours in the on-screen menu is similar if it shares the same brand.   Optoma Projector Model: TX775  Press on the Menu button to […]

Written by Correy Pelletier   Your bulb has blown or is dead; it’s time to replace it, but how?   Remove the old bulb and dispose of it properly.   Make sure when you put in a new bulb, you insert it firmly, but gently. Put it in as deep as possible. Once it’s in, press gently on the side where the connector is located to ensure the connection is solid. If the lamp is not fully inserted, it will not turn on.   Inside the module slot, you must tighten every screw that holds the lamp in place.   […]

How to check the current lamp hours for your NEC LT220, LT240, or  LT260 projector and how to reset the projectors’ lamp hours. As a preventative measure, NEC designed a secret reset if you have surpassed the 1600-hour mark, so you don’t have to think twice about using your lamp too long. Each of these NEC models will display a message that will tell you to replace your lamp once you have reached the 1500-hour mark (regardless of how well your lamp might appear to be working). You can’t check how much lamp life is left, and the replacement lamp […]

When choosing a projector for gaming, there are several factors to consider. Here are some important ones to keep in mind:   Resolution: The resolution of the projector is an important factor to consider, as it will affect the quality of the image displayed. For gaming, a minimum of 1080p resolution is recommended, although a 4K resolution would be ideal. Input lag: Input lag refers to the time it takes for the projector to process the signal from the gaming console or PC. The lower the input lag, the better the gaming experience will be. Look for projectors with input […]

A short throw projector is a type of projector that can project a large image from a short distance away from the screen or wall. Typically, a short-throw projector can display an image with a diagonal size of 100 inches or more from a distance of just a few feet away. This makes it ideal for use in small or confined spaces where traditional projectors would require more room to project a large image. Short-throw projectors use specialized lenses to achieve this short projection distance, and they can be either mounted on the wall or placed on a table or […]

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and DLP (Digital Light Processing) projectors are types of projectors that use traditional lamp-based technology. These projectors require metal-halide / UHP projector lamps. Laser projectors use lasers to produce their images. Each type of projector has its own strengths and weaknesses, so it’s difficult to say that one type is universally better than the others.   Here are some considerations to keep in mind when comparing LCD, DLP, and laser projectors: Image quality: All three types of projectors can produce high-quality images, but there may be differences in color accuracy, contrast, and brightness between them. Generally, […]