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On 05/24/12 10:53, Hoort, Brian wrote: > > We've got a Sharp ceiling-mount projector that suddenly is very dim, > about half the lumens it was prior. Restoring defaults and messing > with contrast/brightness settings does not help. The projector is > about six years old. Is this likely just a bulb gone bad (it says it > is at 60% of projected life) or a failing projector? I don't want to > spend $300 to find out. Have any of you experienced this? > > Your advice is most appreciated. > > Brian Hoort | 517-355-3776 > > ANR Technology Services, User Services > > College of Agriculture and Natural Resources > > Michigan State University > > http://support.anr.msu.edu/ > > [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > If it's six years old, and is working but dim, it's the bulb. I suppose the control electronics could be stuck at half mast, but that isn't likely. One thing you might want to try is to physically unplug the unit. Turning it off isn't the same, so a cold boot might, just might reset something if it's electronic. I'll wager on the bulb. ;-) --STeve Andre'