Posted on Nov 29, 2007

Toshiba TDP-S20 lamp problem

I have a Toshiba TDP-S20 projector that will not power up the lamp.

It initially has the standby lights illuminated, but when one tries to power the lamp up, there is not even a flicker, and it then flashes a red lamp light on the top panel - which suggests a fauly lamp.

Now the lamp is good (and so are the 4 spares I have) as I have put them all into another unit and they all power up. The colour wheel is spinning, and all board connections seem to be in order.

Is there a secondary power supply that kicks the lamp into action?

Thanks

Andy

Anonymous Jan 28, 2009

the red light on it just flashes and it will not power up and click on...
Anonymous Apr 25, 2009

I have the same problem projector was working fine then when I tried to turn the power on (from stand by) green lights came on but no lamp light. After leaving it for about a minute the red lamp light came on. What can I do that won't cost a small fortune.

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The lamp ballast which ignites the lamp has failed it sounds like. The red flashing lamp is the tell tale sign with a good lamp installed. Make sure the lamp door is closed too, there is a door switch that can also trigger the red lamp and no startup. There is a company in San Diego CA that can repair the unit called PROJECTOR DOCTOR

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