2200MP LAMP Light

Question

Hello, Our 2200 MP arrived roughly a week ago and has been receiving light use in our living room.  The first 3 or 4 days were trouble free but the projector has now taken to operating perfectly fine for an hour or two and then shutting itself off and displaying the organge LAMP light.  There doesn't seem to be any particular reason for this phenomenon occurring.  The TEMP light is NOT glowing seemingly indicating that the projector isn't overheating. Though the manual indicates that we should replace the lamp when the LAMP light glows, it is possible to simply turn the projector back on.  Everything appears fine until the next time it decides to shut itself off and display the orange LAMP light again. My question:  do we have a defective lamp? defective projector? or both? Thank you for any help you can provide.Todd Garrisont-garrison@runbox.com

Karell · Answer

TM,Thank you for using the Dell Community Forum.1.Use the Factory Reset setting to restore the projector defaults. Using Your Projector: Dell™ 2200MP Projector.2.If that does not work, then use the Lamp Reset features for the lamp.Using Your Projector: Dell™ 2200MP Projector.3.If that does not fix the problem, then YES you should replace the lamp.4.If after doing all this you still have the problem, you should contact supportfor a possible projector replacement. ---------------------------------------------------------------------If the Lamp light is constantly on, the lamp module is due for replacement. When the lamp reaches its end of life, it will burn out and may make a loud popping sound. If this occurs, the projector will not turn back on until the lamp is replaced. If the projector displays the Lamp may fail soon! Replacement suggested! message, lamp replacement may be necessary. If the lamp was recently replaced and the message still appears, enter the OSD menu to reset the lamp. ---------------------------------------------------------------------Warranty:The lamp is covered by Dell for the first 90 days from the invoice date.Any lamp replaced within warranty will be considered a refurbished bulb, and will carry a limited 30 day warranty, or the remainder of the 90-day warranty, whichever is greater.

FirstSolar · Answer

I had a similar problem with my 2100MP Projector.  Now, it no longer will fire up the bulb at all!  It only has about 5 hours of use on the bulb.  When you turn on the projector, it will click for a bit, stop, and then click for a bit again.  This happens 5 times before the lamp light comes on.  I would suggest you have the lamp looked at ASAP if it is under warranty still.  Mine is past the lamp warranty date, so I can no longer even use the projector until I spend $380.00 on a new lamp.

Rcabezas · Answer

I just have the same problem with my 2200MP. This morning I was trying to turn on the projector and it started to turn on the lamp light after several restarts. After 2 hours I tried again and its working perfect again. The problem it-s that if that this happenes just before a presentation and I had to rent another device.

Should I send my projector to have a replacement?

FirstSolar · Answer

I would, mine died shortly after this started happening!  At least let them look it over and verify that it is ok.  But, that is just my suggestion.

Rcabezas · Answer

Thanks for your advise Mr. First Solar,   Just one question, after you replace your lamp you started working fine again or you had to replace the whole unit.

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