Who makes the Panasonic ty-la2005 DLP lamps?

Panasonic doesn't make lamps for their DLP TVs! Philips is the original lamp manufacturer for your Panasonic ty-la2005 Lamp. In rare instances, Osram may also be the original, but they still use a Philips lamp driver, or ballast, so it's best to replace with a Philips brand UHP lamp!

Panasonic ty-la2005 replacement lamp Watch my demonstration!

How does the Panasonic ty-la2005 DLP Lamp work?

  • Panasonic ty-la2005 lamps are pre-charged with about 15,000 volts
  • There is no actual filament inside because it's a gas lamp
    (Hg - mercury vapor)
  • Panasonic DLP lamps will fail continuity test

How long do Panasonic DLP lamps usually last?

  • First Generation Panasonic lamps lasted from 2,000 to 3,000 hours or more.
  • Second Generation Panasonic lamps will last up to 8,000 hours.
  • Second Generation Panasonic lamps have better consistency.
  • All depending on your usage and the type of lamp you have.

What are the benefits of replacing the entire lamp unit (the lamp and the enclosure)?

  • Super quick installation.
  • Just pop the old one out, and the new one in.
  • Newer enclosures don't warp and are safer to re-use later.
  • The cost is now almost negligible. You'll spend only $20 more for a lamp inside the enclosure from Discount-Merchant.com.

How easy is it to replace just the lamp?

It can take anywhere from 5-15 minutes depending on your personal dexterity with a screw driver, but replacing a lamp yourself is very straight forward. I can do it in 5 minutes!

Whether you have a Samsung, RCA, or Mitsubishi, swapping out the lamp is very easy. The ballast wires don't even have to go in any particular order because most DLP's use AC (alternating current, for those tech-savvy people).

Where do I purchase the lamps?

Panasonic ty-la2005, sometimes written as TYLA2005 can be purchased from many places such as Discount-Merchant.com, which sells bulb-only and lamps with enclosures for various TV models. I highly recommend them because they are one of the largest parts distributors in the United States with a very loyal customer base. Any company can sell you lamps, but Discount-Merchant.com also provides free technical support and same day shipping--just read their reviews online!

What TV Models are compatible with the Panasonic ty-la2005 lamp?

These are the compatible TV models for this part number, you can click on the TV model number to access the owners manual


NOTE: You're not always going to be able to see the part numbers and you shouldn't worry about them. The complete cage part number is what matters and this is usually on the lamp housing and on the right side of your TV. It looks like:

Panasonic ty-la2005 lamp enclosure sticker

Symptoms of a bad lamp:

  • If you hear audio, but have no picture
  • If you hear a ballast click, but the lamp doesn't ignite
  • If you can't see the lamp light up in the back of the TV
  • If you have blinking lamp indicator lights
  • Visual indication that the lamp is blown
  • Dim picture after years of use

Symptoms of another part malfunctioning:

  • Consistent or inconsistent clicking from the ballast
  • Screeching or winding sounds from the color wheel
  • No picture, no audio (possible power supply or ballast)
  • Blurry picture, or truncated picture (DMD or light tunnel)
  • No blinking lights, or different blinking lights
  • Spots or blobs on the screen (prevalent in LCD projection)

How do I take my enclosure out of my TV?

Panasonic ty-la2005 lamp door
Unplug your TV set first and locate the lamp door.
Panasonic ty-la2005 removing screws
1. Remove the screws securing the enclosure door.

Panasonic ty-la2005 removing the door
2. Once removing the screws, remove the lamp door.
Panasonic ty-la2005 locating the lamp
3. Inside your TV set you're going to see a plastic/metal case.

Panasonic ty-la2005 taking it out
4. Gently pull the enclosure out.
Panasonic ty-la2005 getting new lamp
5. Prepare your new enclosure to be installed.

Panasonic ty-la2005 putting it back
6. Slide in the new enclosure.
Panasonic ty-la2005 securing the lamp
7. Make sure you put the lamp correctly, you should feel a click at the end.

Panasonic ty-la2005 closing door
8. Put the enclosure door back in its place.
Panasonic ty-la2005 lamp panel
9. Put the screws that secure the door and that´s it. We're finished.

Panasonic ty-la2005 lamp Click here to watch the video guide!

What do I need to replace my lamp?

What you'll need:

  1. Phillips screwdriver
  2. New DLP Lamp (You can buy it from Discount-Merchant.com)
  3. Gloves are recommended

Note: You should handle the bulb with gloves or a lint-free cloth. Oils from your fingers can damage the bulb!


This is what happens when you touch the lamp with bare hands

1. Oils from your fingers get on the glass of the lamp.

2. When the lamp is on, the oils help heat up that particular spot on the lamp, called a hot spot.

3. That hot spot can shatter the glass on the lamp.

NOTE: The lamp can still be usable, but there will be a noticeable shadow in the picture.

Panasonic ty-la2005 - what not to do


Panasonic ty-la2005 Replacement Guide

Panasonic ty-la2005 lamp
Panasonic ty-la2005 lamp casing
Panasonic ty-la2005 casing
1. Let´s start by turning up side down the lamp, you´ll notice that the cage is secured by some screws on the top.

Panasonic ty-la2005 lamp screws
2. To extract them you´ll need a phillips screwdriver.
Panasonic ty-la2005 holder
3. In the inside of the enclosure there are some screws securing the holder around the lamp, remove them.

Panasonic ty-la2005 lamp side terminal
4. Uninstall the screw securing one of the cables to the side terminal of the lamp.
Panasonic ty-la2005 lamp top terminal
5. Now with a pair of pliers take out the nut securing the second connector from the top terminal.

Panasonic ty-la2005 lamp holder
6. Remove the holder around the lamp.
Panasonic ty-la2005 lamp replacement
7. Take out the lamp from the enclosure.

Panasonic ty-la2005 lamps old and new
8. Ready your new lamp to install it.
Panasonic ty-la2005 lamp enclosure
A. Place the new lamp inside the enclosure.

Panasonic ty-la2005 lamp placing holder
B. Next, reinstall the holder in its place.
Panasonic ty-la2005 lamp screwing holder
C. Secure it with the screws around it.

Panasonic ty-la2005 lamp cables
D. Insert the screw that conjoins the side terminal of the lamp with one of the cables.
Panasonic ty-la2005 lamp screwing cables
E. Install the nut on the top terminal to connect the cable with the top terminal.

Panasonic ty-la2005 lamp cover
F. Now return the metal top to its original place and install the screws back on.
Panasonic ty-la2005 replacement lamp enclosure
G. And you´re all finished replacing your lamp.

Panasonic ty-la2005 lamp Click here to watch the video guide!

Resetting the counter

After replacing lamp, please make sure to perform the procedure below in order to reset the lamp lifetime counter.

Procedure

Press down both VOLUME DOWN button on the unit and MUTE button on the Remote Control at the same time for 3 seconds.

When successful, the 2 LED’s on the front of the unit (Power and Lamp) will flash for 5 seconds.

Note: If LED’s do not flash, repeat the procedure above.


Front Panel LED Indicators

Power

Blinking
Is the lamp unit cover fully installed?

Lamp

Blinking
• The lamp circuit has detected a malfunction. • Wait until the lamp cools off and then turn on the power again.

Temp

Blinking
• TV is overheating, turn TV off, clean the vents.

Comment on this article!

Any questions or comments are appreciated; I'll try to answer them as soon as I can! Simply drop me an email at adelauney84@hotmail.com. So, leave some comments!

  • How long has your lamp lasted? I've heard some lasting 15,000 hours!
  • Was it easy to install?
  • Who have you purchased from?
  • What's your experience buying online?

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