VPL-EX1 Just bought it from someone the lamp is 450 hours, it worked fine with no message. no im trying to turn it on and it will just lift itself and lamp cover moves but then nothing happens and after a minute it shuts down. what can the problem be?

the filter cover sometimes gets distorted and the small plastic dimple which presses against the switch doesnt activate correctly, check the lamp cover switch also.

When you open the lamp cover for replacement of lamp there is a switch in the projector is OFF
If lamp cover not fix proper after replacement of lamp the lamp/cover indicator flashing
SOLUTION: Open the lamp cover and fix proper and tight the screw

Possible that the lamp is faulty -if the hours have elapsed- check the lamp holder, the fitments.
check also the filters, clean and reset.
Make sure the power supply Unit is not having any poor soldering or faulty components to reduce the voltage output to the lamp thus making it shut down..

1.unplug power cord
2.plug back in and it should be in stand by mode.(red light on)
3.do not power on
4.on remote push RESET,LEFT ARROW,RIGHT ARROW AND ENTER(do it in less than 5 seconds)
5.after you have done this power on and go to menu and it should show lamp hours 0
6.if it didn't work just do it again, it took me a couple of tries.

Try replacing the lamp cover with a new one, if that does'nt work then it could be the sencor for the lamp cover, and if that does'nt work then contact your sony dealer and see what they can do.

my sony vpl ex3 will not light up, has a lamp/cover light on all the time can somebody help

If you are using the RM-PJ2 remote control, following these instructions. You will have 5 seconds to complete the key sequence.

1. Make sure the Projector is in "Standby" mode. There will be a red light instead of green
2. Press the Reset button
3. On the "joystick" type button, toggle the left directional arrow
4. On the "joystick" type button, toggle the right directional arrow
5. Press down on the "joystick" button to press Enter.
6. Your lamp hours should now be reset.

Recap: Reset, left arrow, right arrow, Enter, all within 5 seconds.

Good luck!

Hi there

If this shows on the image without a signal ( PC or Video ) then it could be one of your LCD's that need replacement

Hi David

I think you should replace the lamp.

Hi guys

Firstly you need the remote to reset the lamp timer.

Hold down the left and right scroll buttons on the remote and press menu. That will reset your lamp timer.