Looking for  a TV Replacement Lamp?

If you have bought a DLP rear projection television, at some point you will need to buy a TV replacement lamp.

DLP or Digital Light Processing was invented by Texas Instruments in 1987. DLP televisions are usually cost less than LCD and Plasma screens of the same size.

The lamps for these DLP rear projection televisions have been known to last as little as 500 hours to as long as 3,000 hours depending on how you use them. While most people replace these lamps every 1 to 2 years, there are those that have had to replace them in 6 to 8 months and others in 3 to 4 years.

When the screen starts to lose its brightness and appears dim, its about time to get the TV replacement lamp. Some people wait till it gets real bad before replacing it while some keep a spare TV replacement lamp.

TV replacement lamps are costly, around and over $200, and this will vary depending on the manufacturer and the type of lamp.

It is best to buy a TV replacement lamp that is recommended by your manufacturer. You can also buy these TV replacement lamps online.

While the technically inclined folks may be able to change the lamp on their own, others may be better of getting some help. This is something that you may want to ask about when buying your TV.

There are many companies that sell these TV replacement lamps, both as OEM and as a full kit. The OEM comes with only the bulb, while the ‘kit’ comes with the lamp inside an enclosure. While the OEM bulbs are cheaper, installation is faster with the kits.

Before buying the projection TV replacement lamp, know the manufacturer of the TV. Some of the popular ones are Panasonic, Samsung, Sony, JVC, RCA, Hitachi and Mitsubishi. Then find the model number, which will be locatedon the back or side of the TV.

You can do a online search for terms like “tv replacement lamp”, “projection tv replacement lamp” or “dlp tv replacement lamp”. Add the brand name also for a narrower search.

Check your warranty from the store if you bought one and also the manufacturer’s warranty. You may be able to get a free DLP replacement lamp.

Shopping online allows you to research well before deciding to purchase one. It is highly competitive and you can get some good
prices by shopping online. Avoid buying a used lamp as tempting as the price can be.

Hitachi UX21516 Lamp Replacement Video/Guide

DLP TVs

DLP (digital light processing) TVs are rear projection TVs, but they are not as large, as heavy or as bulky as those traditional rear projection TVs used to be.

Major manufacturers like Toshiba, Samsung, Sony, Philips and others produce these DLP TVs.

Some of the features and related benefits of using this technology include:

- Smooth, jitter free images
- No screen burn in that can plague other types of TVs
- Good contrast and good color depth
- These TVs are thinner, smaller and more lightweight than traditional TVs
- Replaceable and long lasting light source

The DLP TVs are not as thin or as slender as the best plasma displays, but the actual weight is comparable.

Another of the disadvantages is that although the bulbs are replaceable and made to last, they are actually quite expensive. And, unfortunately, there are some that fail in a much shorter time than expected.