NEC MT1040 Bulp repair

[Reiner Schall]

I own a NEC Multisync MT1040 Projector. The lifetime of the Bulp is
aprox. 2000h But after about 1000h the lamp get very dark an there is
only little contrast left.
Is it possible just to change the bulb an not the whole frame? Where
do I get information and the bulp? Do someone know anything?

Please answer in newsgroup, cause I don't check the email.

Thanx, Reiner

 

[Ray]

I own a NEC Multisync MT1040 Projector. The lifetime of the Bulp is

aprox. 2000h But after about 1000h the lamp get very dark an there is
only little contrast left.
Is it possible just to change the bulb an not the whole frame? Where
do I get information and the bulp? Do someone know anything?

Reiner,
Lamp life depends on many things including how well the lamp was made in
the first place. Don't forget to clean the filter often. If clogged, it makes
the lamp run hotter than normal, and that can shorten its life. A few other
things to keep in mind: 1. any time you turn the projector on, let it run at
least five minutes before you shut it down. 2. Don't unplug the projector
for several minutes (until the fans stop) after turning it off. 3. As with
any high temp lamp, never touch the glass with your fingers (skin oil will
cause damage).
If there is a "generic" number on the glass, you may be able to find a
replacement by doing a search on that number... but you will likely not save
much money that way assuming you can find just the bulb. Try www.bulbman.com
for a replacement. I have a service manual in .pdf format if you need it.
It's a big 'un... about 12 Megs.

Ray

 

[Leonard Caillouet]

Reiner,
Lamp life depends on many things including how well the lamp was made in
the first place. Don't forget to clean the filter often. If clogged, it makes
the lamp run hotter than normal, and that can shorten its life. A few other
things to keep in mind: 1. any time you turn the projector on, let it run at
least five minutes before you shut it down. 2. Don't unplug the projector
for several minutes (until the fans stop) after turning it off. 3. As with
any high temp lamp, never touch the glass with your fingers (skin oil will
cause damage).
If there is a "generic" number on the glass, you may be able to find a
replacement by doing a search on that number... but you will likely not save
much money that way assuming you can find just the bulb. Try www.bulbman.com
for a replacement. I have a service manual in .pdf format if you need it.
It's a big 'un... about 12 Megs.

You'd save over $100 just buying it directly from NEC rather than bulbman.
There are a few other distributors that have it a little cheaper, but even
if you can find the lamp without the frame, the vendors that might have it
will likely be more $. I have not found these lamps less than about 10%
below NEC's pricing.

A good resource for crossing lamps, BTW, is www.donsbulbs.com

You can also find a list of vendors at www.projectorcentral.com

Leonard

 

[James Sweet]

I own a NEC Multisync MT1040 Projector. The lifetime of the Bulp is
aprox. 2000h But after about 1000h the lamp get very dark an there is
only little contrast left.
Is it possible just to change the bulb an not the whole frame? Where
do I get information and the bulp? Do someone know anything?

Please answer in newsgroup, cause I don't check the email.

Thanx, Reiner

Sounds like the unit was started frequently, the rated lifespan is for
relatively long run cycles, starting up is very hard on these. I've heard of
people replacing just the bulb but it takes some doing. Best to do some
research online for this one, it's not a trivial matter and the lamps can be
dangerous to handle. Optical alignment is critical and many characteristics
of the lamp will effect this.

 

[Reiner Schall]

Reiner,
Lamp life depends on many things including how well the lamp was made in
the first place. Don't forget to clean the filter often. If clogged, it makes
the lamp run hotter than normal, and that can shorten its life. A few other
things to keep in mind: 1. any time you turn the projector on, let it run at
least five minutes before you shut it down. 2. Don't unplug the projector
for several minutes (until the fans stop) after turning it off. 3. As with
any high temp lamp, never touch the glass with your fingers (skin oil will
cause damage).
If there is a "generic" number on the glass, you may be able to find a
replacement by doing a search on that number... but you will likely not save
much money that way assuming you can find just the bulb. Try www.bulbman.com
for a replacement. I have a service manual in .pdf format if you need it.
It's a big 'un... about 12 Megs.

Thanks again, Ray.

Last year you helped me with the service manual. By the way: I
couldn't fix the problem. I had to gave the projector away. The
problem was what I sugested - a fuse. But I couldn't find the fuse
within the projector, even with the manual. Nevertheless thank you
again.

Reiner

 

[radio jim]

Ray [email protected] wrote in messag
-
...... I have a service manual in .pdf format if you need it.
It's a big 'un... about 12 Megs.-

Thanks again, Ray.

Last year you helped me with the service manual. By the way: I
couldn't fix the problem. I had to gave the projector away. The
problem was what I sugested - a fuse. But I couldn't find the fuse
within the projector, even with the manual. Nevertheless thank you
again.

Reiner

Hi Ray and Reiner.
I also am searching for a copy of the service manual for a NEC MT1040
data projector as I have one with problems (I have spent a lot of tim
searching the NET, all to no avail). If anybody has a cop
electronically, would they be able to advise me as to how I ca
obtain/download it.
Many thanks in advance.
Regards Jim

 

[dizman]

Hi Ray and Reiner.
I also am searching for a copy of the service manual for a NEC MT1040
data projector as I have one with problems (I have spent a lot of tim
searching the NET, all to no avail). If anybody has a cop
electronically, would they be able to advise me as to how I ca
obtain/download it.
Many thanks in advance.
Regards Jim.

Hi Ray, Reiner, Sandy, Jim, anyone!

I'm searching for this manual too. If anyone could help me I'd reall
appreciate it.

Thanks in advance,
dizman