04-06-2006, 07:32 PM
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1080p=WhereYaWannaBe
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 795
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Originally Posted by unkster
Hi PFC5,
Like you, I also own a RCA DLP purchased 8-04. I have the 50" version. Could you give me detailed info on how to get in and out of the service menu to check my lamp hours. I am guessing about 3000 hrs, I did have a lamp and ballast replaced under warranty in Jan.'05 although I never lost the picture, just a flashing front panel light... The service tech replaced both, just to be sure I didn't have a problem in the future.I also have the Best Buy extended warranty and a extra lamp in the closet, just in case...and yes it is the best DLP picture I have seen, in both SD digital (excellent), and HD (outstanding)....
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With the power off--Mute-1-8-2-power on,this takes you to the service menu,bulb hours toward the bottom of the list
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I saw this on another thread,you might try it. Good luck........ 
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