How to Reset the Lamp Timer on a Panasonic (9 Steps)
By John Machay
Because the lamps that illuminate Panasonic rear-projection TVs have limited life spans, the lamp timer – which keeps track of the hours the bulb has been in use – is a handy feature that ensures you won’t be caught off guard in the middle of movie night or a big game. However, this feature is worthless if you replace the bulb without resetting the lamp timer. By following a few simple steps to restart the countdown, you won’t have to risk being shut down in the midst of your favorite program.
Recent Models
Step 1
Turn on your Panasonic rear-projection TV.
Step 2
Point the remote control at the TV and simultaneously press and hold the “Volume” down and “PIP” buttons for at least five seconds. Note: For models PT-43LC14, PT-50LC14 and PT-60LC14, substitute the “Split” button for the “PIP” button.
Step 3
Release both buttons. An onscreen message confirming that the lamp timer has been reset appears.
Older Models
Step 1
Press the "Power" button to turn on the TV.
Step 2
Press the "Menu" button on the TV control panel to display the main menu.
Step 3
Scroll to “Option” and press the "Enter" button to display the options menu.
Step 4
Select “Lamp Runtime” from the menu.
Step 5
Press and hold the "Enter" button until the message “Time Reset [Power Off]” appears onscreen.
Step 6
Turn off the TV’s power for the reset to take effect.
Writer Bio
John Machay began writing professionally in 1984. Since then, his work has surfaced in the "West Valley View," "The Sean Hannity Show," "Scam Dunk" and in his own book, "Knuckleheads In the News." His efforts have earned him the Ottoway News Award and Billboard magazine honors for five straight years. Machay studied creative writing at Columbia College in Chicago.