Replaced the bulb yesterday- the projector does not recognize the change- getting a default message to change it... And there is a strange smell (we also changed the filter (after 5 yrs)

my projector caught fire yesterday as i attempted to replace my bulb. Did you fix yours?

first, if you are the changing the Lamp by your self did you respect the instruction below: - Never touch the lamp by your hand, the lamp is sensitive device that can be damadged if touched by your fingers. - Install the Lamp properly, and do not push it by force, slide it softly, because you can make the lamp body inbalanced with the protective case. have a look at this link it can helps you: http://www.fixya.com/support/t7149356-changed_bulb_self_after_year_half

You need to reset the light counter. Access through right most menu item. Then arrow down to lamp settings.

1.Press the MENU button to display the menu screen, and
then press the F or G button to select the OPTION menu.
2. Press the ENTER button, and then press the F or G button
to select LAMP RUNTIME.
3. Press and hold the ENTER button for approximately
3 seconds. The confirmation screen, “LAMP RUNTIME
RESET.” is displayed and select OK.
4. Turn off the power.
�� This will reset the cumulative usage time for the lamp
unit to zero.
***Here you go and best of luck!***

try to resit your projector to factory default.. if the problem still occur replaced bulb.

If the lamp is working it should be fairly obvious but stand to one side of the lens and see whether there is any light coming from the projector. If there is you know that it's an input problem. If there isn't either a fuse has gone, the bulb has blown or the filters might need cleaning. If the bulb has blown it's probably because you handled the bulb. It's vital not to touch these bulbs with your fingers. If you do wipe it with methylated spirits.

These instructions are for a Sony Cineza VPL HS3, but may be the same for the HS3.
1st thing to check - is the cover properly/completely closed - this can stop the projector from working.
Connect the power and set the projector to standby mode.
Press these buttons on the remote control in this order, for less than 5 seconds each.
Reset - Left Arrow - Right Arrow - Enter

This is required, to reset the lamp timer.

Also, something I found interesting from the internet - lamp life isn't when the bulb dies, but when a bulb has lost 10% of its brightness - so you might well be able to reset the timer and get much more use from the bulb - the image just wont be as bright.

Turn On. Press RESET switch for 3 or more seconds until a lamp and 2000 message appears in the middle of the bottom of the screen. Press RESET again and this message will expand to include cant remember then press arrows left arrow and the 2000 will reset to 0. If the first press does not immediately provide a message press it for longer and expect to see message on release. As mentioned you have to be quick otherwise the menu dissapears. If this happens just do it again until you get it completed.
Thanks to the previous reply.
This works it has just been done on a CPX960 without bulb replacement. SO
Dont replace the fuckin thing till it needs to be replaced.

The bulb replacement message is not triggered by bulb condition. It comes on after a given number of hours use. If you did not re-set the hours counter to zero when you replaced the lamp then you will get this message prematurely. Don't replace the lamp until it ceases to work correctly - colour balance wrong it it simply does not light.

u have to reset the lamp timer.

There is an menu entry to do that.

Thomas