Projector Lamp Timer Reset Instructions

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Projector Lamp Timer Reset Instructions

Instructions for resetting the lamp timer for various projector brands.  Please note that while these steps are generally applicable, some projector models may vary, so referring to your model’s manual for exact instructions is always a good idea.

Epson Projector Lamp Timer Reset

  1. Turn off the projector and allow it to cool down for a few minutes.
  2. Press the “Power” button to turn it back on.
  3. On the remote or projector itself, press the “Menu” button to open the on-screen menu.
  4. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the “Reset” or “Lamp Settings” menu.
  5. Look for an option labeled “Reset Lamp Hours” or “Reset Lamp Timer”.
  6. Select the Reset Lamp Timer option.
  7. A confirmation prompt may appear asking if you are sure you want to reset the lamp hours. Select “Yes” or “OK” to confirm.
  8. The lamp timer will reset to zero.
  9. Exit the menu to finish.

Some Epson projectors may also have a specific method using the “Menu” and “Enter” buttons on the projector itself (if applicable):

  1. Turn off the projector.
  2. Press and hold both the “Menu” and “Enter” buttons on the projector (not the remote).
  3. Turn the projector back on while continuing to hold both buttons.
  4. After a few seconds, the lamp timer will reset, and you should see the reset confirmation on the screen.

BenQ Projector Lamp Timer Reset

  1. Turn off the projector and wait for the lamp to cool down.
  2. Turn the projector back on.
  3. Press the “Menu” button on the remote or the projector to open the on-screen menu.
  4. Navigate to the “Lamp Settings” menu.
  5. Within this menu, you should see an option for “Lamp Hour Reset” or “Lamp Timer Reset”.
  6. Select this option to reset the lamp timer to zero.
  7. You may be prompted to confirm the reset; if so, confirm the reset by selecting Yes.
  8. Exit the menu.

For some models, the reset can be done manually using the buttons on the projector itself:

  1. Turn off the projector.
  2. Press and hold the “Menu” and “Enter” buttons on the projector itself.
  3. While holding both buttons, turn on the projector. Continue holding until the timer is reset.

Optoma Projector Lamp Timer Reset

  1. Turn off the projector and allow it to cool down.
  2. Press the “Power” button to turn it back on.
  3. On the remote control or the projector itself, press the “Menu” button to open the on-screen menu.
  4. Go to the “Settings” or “Advanced” section.
  5. Find the “Lamp Settings” or “Lamp Timer” option.
  6. Select “Reset Lamp Timer” or a similar option.
  7. Confirm the reset when prompted.
  8. The lamp timer should reset to zero.

If your Optoma projector has physical buttons for lamp timer reset:

  1. Turn off the projector.
  2. Press and hold the “Menu” and “Enter” buttons on the projector while turning it on.
  3. Keep holding the buttons for a few seconds until the lamp timer is reset.

Sony Projector Lamp Timer Reset

  1. Turn off the projector and allow it to cool.
  2. Press the “Power” button to turn it back on.
  3. On the remote or projector itself, press the “Menu” button to open the menu system.
  4. Navigate to the “Setup” or “Settings” tab in the menu.
  5. Locate the “Lamp Hours” or “Lamp Timer” option.
  6. Select “Reset Lamp Timer”.
  7. Confirm the reset by selecting Yes or OK when prompted.
  8. The timer will reset to zero.

For some Sony models, you may need to press and hold a combination of buttons on the projector:

  1. Turn off the projector.
  2. Press and hold both the “Menu” and “Enter” buttons on the projector at the same time.
  3. While holding these buttons, turn the projector back on.
  4. Keep holding the buttons until the lamp timer is reset.

Canon Projector Lamp Timer Reset

  1. Turn off the projector and allow it to cool down.
  2. Press the “Power” button to turn the projector back on.
  3. Press the “Menu” button on the remote or projector.
  4. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the “Settings” or “Advanced Settings” menu.
  5. Find and select “Lamp Timer” or “Lamp Hours”.
  6. Choose “Reset” or “Reset Lamp Timer”.
  7. A confirmation dialog may appear. Select “Yes” to confirm.
  8. The lamp timer should reset to zero.

For some Canon models, you can also use the reset procedure via the buttons on the projector:

  1. Turn off the projector.
  2. Press and hold the “Menu” and “Enter” buttons on the projector.
  3. Turn on the projector while holding both buttons.
  4. Continue holding the buttons until the lamp timer resets.

Hitachi Projector Lamp Timer Reset

  1. Turn off the projector and wait for the lamp to cool.
  2. Press the “Power” button to turn it on again.
  3. Press the “Menu” button on the remote or projector to access the menu.
  4. Navigate to the “Option” or “Lamp Settings” menu.
  5. Look for “Lamp Timer” and select it.
  6. Choose “Reset Lamp Timer”.
  7. Confirm the reset if prompted by selecting “Yes”.
  8. The lamp timer will reset to zero.

For certain Hitachi models, you may need to hold down specific buttons on the projector:

  1. Turn off the projector.
  2. Press and hold both the “Menu” and “Enter” buttons on the projector.
  3. Turn the projector on while holding the buttons.
  4. Hold the buttons for a few seconds until the lamp timer resets.

ViewSonic Projector Lamp Timer Reset

  1. Turn off the projector and let it cool.
  2. Press the “Power” button to turn it back on.
  3. Press the “Menu” button to open the on-screen menu.
  4. Navigate to the “Options” or “Lamp Settings” menu.
  5. Find and select “Reset Lamp Timer”.
  6. Confirm the reset when prompted.
  7. The lamp timer will be reset to zero.

For ViewSonic models with physical buttons:

  1. Turn off the projector.
  2. Press and hold the “Enter” and “Menu” buttons on the projector.
  3. Turn on the projector while holding the buttons.
  4. After a few seconds, the lamp timer will reset.

Christie Projector Lamp Timer Reset

  1. Turn off the projector and wait for it to cool down.
  2. Press the “Power” button to turn it on.
  3. Press the “Menu” button to access the on-screen menu.
  4. Navigate to the “Settings” or “Lamp Settings” menu.
  5. Select the “Lamp Timer” option.
  6. Choose “Reset Lamp Timer”.
  7. Confirm the reset when prompted.
  8. The timer will reset to zero.

For some Christie projectors, you may also need to reset using physical buttons:

  1. Turn off the projector.
  2. Press and hold the “Menu” and “Enter” buttons on the projector.
  3. Turn on the projector while holding both buttons.
  4. Keep holding the buttons until the lamp timer is reset.

NEC Projector Lamp Timer Reset

  1. Turn off the projector and allow it to cool.
  2. Press the “Power” button to turn it back on.
  3. Press the “Menu” button on the remote or the projector.
  4. Navigate to the “Settings” or “Lamp Settings” menu.
  5. Look for the option “Lamp Timer” or “Lamp Hours”.
  6. Select “Reset Lamp Timer”.
  7. Confirm the reset when prompted by selecting Yes.
  8. The lamp timer will be reset to zero.

Here’s an instruction video for an NEC VE281X projector time reset.

For certain NEC models, the physical button reset procedure can be used:

  1. Turn off the projector.
  2. Press and hold the “Enter” and “Menu” buttons on the projector.
  3. Turn on the projector while continuing to hold the buttons.
  4. Hold until the lamp timer resets to zero.

General Tips for All Projectors

  • Resetting the lamp timer does not affect lamp performance: The reset is purely for tracking the number of hours the lamp has been in use. Resetting the timer will not extend the life of the lamp or prevent alerts about the lamp’s end of life.
  • Keep track of lamp usage manually: After resetting the timer, it’s useful to keep track of how many hours you’ve used the lamp. Some projectors may show a warning when the lamp is nearing its end of life, even if you reset the timer.
  • Check the manual: If you’re unsure, always check the user manual or manufacturer’s website for model-specific details.