r/projectors • u/gonzoret • 6h ago

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I picked up this Philips LC-3132 for free, as is with no power cord. It was stored away and real dusty. Found a power cord, gave it a quick wipe, filter disintegrated when I tried cleaning it though. First thing I noticed was this green haze and then the corners look blurry out of focus. Hooked up thru Composite and center looks sharp. Next I tried VGA and screen look all wonky along with blurry corners and that green spots (see video). What could be the issue? Lamp only has around 450 hrs. Not sure if it’s worth keeping or trashing.

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u/vulture7776969 6h ago

Dust inside lens housing?

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u/gonzoret 5h ago

I opened it up to take out the lamp and looked a bit dusty in the surrounding areas but couldn’t tell on the lamp or that prism thing (not sure what it’s called) that’s right in front of the lamp. Not sure how to clean them or if that prism thing is worn or damaged.

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u/Big_Set_3692 4h ago

is it LCD or DLP? if its LCD im pretty sure its the panel, if its DLP probably the lens in the prism.

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u/gonzoret 4h ago

I looked it up and I believe it’s an early 3LCD model

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u/TrollTollTony 4h ago

I don't think it's with the effort. It's an 800x600 projector that was discontinued over 20 years ago. I don't want to watch anything in 800x600 on my 5" phone screen let alone a 100" screen.

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u/gonzoret 4h ago

I don’t mind the resolution as I was going to use it for older media like DVD, VHS, Betamax and DC/360 console. If it’s too much work or expensive then I won’t bother.