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by grayfox
Thu Mar 06, 2014 12:42 am
Forum: Mitsubishi Discussion
Topic: Solid Red Status Light on my Mitsubishi WD-65733
Replies: 2
Views: 8528

Re: Solid Red Status Light on my Mitsubishi WD-65733

Hello BMAC, From your trouble shooting and recent changes in power up method to "slow", a defective ballast is certainly more than possible. However I would have to begin by asking what lamp you got this past December and from where? Reason I ask is because there are a lot of generic bulbs out there...
by grayfox
Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:45 pm
Forum: DLP, LCD Projection, and other RPTV
Topic: Samsung 50" DLP turns off after 30 sec
Replies: 5
Views: 18008

Re: Samsung 50" DLP turns off after 30 sec

Hello! Good that you have a friend that is willing to help! I have often helped local friends fix their TV's in return for pizza and beer, needless to say I know what its like to be on a budget! However, if you want your TV bright and colorful with a like new shine on the screen I would invest a lit...
by grayfox
Fri Feb 28, 2014 7:17 pm
Forum: LCD Televisions
Topic: Philips 37PF9431D/37
Replies: 5
Views: 16913

Re: Philips 37PF9431D/37

Thank you for sharing the link!



I believe the biggest difference between the 47PFL7403D/27 and the 37PF9431D/37 is the screen size. but pretty much are made of similar components.
by grayfox
Thu Feb 27, 2014 7:34 pm
Forum: DLP, LCD Projection, and other RPTV
Topic: Samsung 50" DLP turns off after 30 sec
Replies: 5
Views: 18008

Re: Samsung 50" DLP turns off after 30 sec

Hello bigkerm, Do not get frustrated, these online solution are probably some of the solution id suggest for a Samsung RPTV. Of course we all try to DIY and find free fixes online, many times they work! Given these statements: "the lamp hours were at over 23,000. I reset them to 0 and nothing change...
by grayfox
Thu Feb 27, 2014 6:37 pm
Forum: LCD Televisions
Topic: Philips 37PF9431D/37
Replies: 5
Views: 16913

Re: Philips 37PF9431D/37

Hello cozwurth,



Don't worry that is what were here for, my TV is older than this thread! Way older!



So you also have a Philips 37PF9431D/37 ? And you updated the firmware, solved your problem, nice.

Do you happen to have a link to that update?



Thank you!
by grayfox
Wed Feb 26, 2014 7:20 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: Samsung HLT6187S screen black
Replies: 6
Views: 14970

Re: Samsung HLT6187S screen black

Hello PDOM, I do not have much experience with the Samsung LED DLP HLT6187/6189 series, but I am sure I can be of some assistance. Thank you for the detailed break down! It will help a lot if we have to trouble shoot down to replacing more internal parts like the SMPS board. We would however, need t...
by grayfox
Mon Feb 17, 2014 7:05 pm
Forum: Toshiba DLP Discussion
Topic: 44NHM84 FLASHING GREEN OPERATION INDICATOR
Replies: 6
Views: 12232

Re: 44NHM84 FLASHING GREEN OPERATION INDICATOR

Hello Pauly, It is tricky once you change your entire light engine and it doesn't solve the problem, did you do this yourself? For this Toshiba 44NHM84 RPTV you should have used the lamp TBL4-LMP or lamp code AZ684020. Where was this bulb ordered from? Please let me know, I hope I can help you diagn...
by grayfox
Mon Feb 17, 2014 6:34 pm
Forum: Forum Feedback
Topic: dropped RPTV not working
Replies: 8
Views: 14968

Re: dropped RPTV not working

Hello Froggie, I emailed a contact that works on these videos because I am sure I sent a petition for one during last years Superbowl , they should be getting back to me soon with a link to the video. If you remember the lights went out during the Super Bowl game and many people watching it on proje...
by grayfox
Mon Feb 17, 2014 5:58 pm
Forum: Projectors
Topic: Ceiling Mounted Projectors
Replies: 16
Views: 27669

Re: Ceiling Mounted Projectors

Hello Louisa, I am glad to hear everything worked out. And yes you got very lucky only the lamp was damaged, I should have provided that guide for replacing the bulb ( http://www.fixyourdlp.com/2013/11/20/changing-the-optoma-theme-scene-h55-projector-lamp/ ) but I completely forgot. The great thing ...
by grayfox
Wed Feb 12, 2014 7:21 pm
Forum: Forum Feedback
Topic: dropped RPTV not working
Replies: 8
Views: 14968

Re: dropped RPTV not working

Hello again Froggie, Yes the guide on the forums is the correct one, your TV model number is a Mitsubishi WD-82842 and that guide was made for replacing that lamp model number 915B455011. So to answer your first question, the bulb also known as 915B455A11, that you replaced could have contained dang...
by grayfox
Mon Feb 10, 2014 5:50 pm
Forum: Projectors
Topic: Ceiling Mounted Projectors
Replies: 16
Views: 27669

Re: Ceiling Mounted Projectors

Hello Louisa, Yes Discount Merchant is also my top pick for replacement bulbs, not only to ensure I am getting a Philips, but because if I ever have a doubt their customer service is there 7 days a week on the phone and online. Let me know once you exchange this, hopefully once you exchange the lap ...
by grayfox
Thu Feb 06, 2014 9:31 pm
Forum: Projectors
Topic: Ceiling Mounted Projectors
Replies: 16
Views: 27669

Re: Ceiling Mounted Projectors

Hello Louisa, I found your lamp number with the codes and model you provided, "Optoma BL-FU200A Projector Lamp Replacement" I believe the bulb code itself is SP.83601.001C. I provided a link below. I do have high hopes this is a simple lamp replacement but we will not know until you give it a try! I...
by grayfox
Mon Jan 27, 2014 8:45 pm
Forum: Projectors
Topic: Ceiling Mounted Projectors
Replies: 16
Views: 27669

Re: Ceiling Mounted Projectors

Sorry to hear about that setback, and so close to Super Bowl XLVIII. Hopefully it is nothing big and like you mentioned, a simple blown bulb inside the projector maybe? My first suggestion would be to remove the bulb and check to see if it is shattered. Can you provide me with the Optoma projector M...
by grayfox
Sat Jan 25, 2014 12:11 am
Forum: Forum Feedback
Topic: HDTV antennas
Replies: 4
Views: 16854

Re: HDTV antennas

Hello JJP, That is really not cool of your cable provider to sell out the super bowl commercial airtime! What is your TV Make and Model number? I ask this first because the TV in my living room is considered "HD Ready" because it does not have a digital tuner even though it says it is "Full HD". App...
by grayfox
Fri Jan 24, 2014 10:22 pm
Forum: Forum Feedback
Topic: dropped RPTV not working
Replies: 8
Views: 14968

Re: dropped RPTV not working

bonjour et bienvenue francois! Well the best way to begin if you have not done so is to check the lamp, if this had been recently shut down the lamp would have been warmer and weaker more prone to shatter on an impact. If you remove the lamp and it is broke then you are safe. I found the replacement...
by grayfox
Wed Jan 22, 2014 8:44 pm
Forum: Projectors
Topic: Projection Screen
Replies: 10
Views: 24921

Re: Projection Screen

Wow, how great that you get to begin with a photography dark room and adapt it to a home theater viewing room! Since the ambiance lighting will be darker than in normal rooms once finished, and this is a basement, probably the last thing you want to make sure is that your projector is set to high co...
by grayfox
Wed Jan 22, 2014 2:32 am
Forum: Forum Feedback
Topic: dropped RPTV not working
Replies: 8
Views: 14968

Re: dropped RPTV not working

Hello Froggie, Well even though the countdown for Super Bowl XLVIII has begun do not be alarmed, there are several things that can break inside that are easily replaceable. I would have to begin with the model number of your television to determine what kind of components your TV has inside, maybe i...
by grayfox
Wed Jan 22, 2014 1:36 am
Forum: Projectors
Topic: Projection Screen
Replies: 10
Views: 24921

Re: Projection Screen

Hello id like to join the conversation with a little about your last question, Gray screens are also called "high contrast screens" because they intend to boost contrast on digital projectors in rooms that are not entirely dark. The gray screen absorbs ambient light that strikes it better than a whi...
by grayfox
Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:45 pm
Forum: LG/Zenith Discussion
Topic: Zenith E44W46LCD - Changed Bulb, Grn light blinks?
Replies: 9
Views: 23124

Re: Zenith E44W46LCD - Changed Bulb, Grn light blinks?

Hello everyone, I stumbled on this post and I apologize for not seeing it sooner. It seems to be a very popular problem with the E44W46LCD made by Zenith. With the lamp replacement market being flooded with generic knock offs instead of Philips brand lamps, which is the inventor of this lamp technol...
by grayfox
Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:00 pm
Forum: Projectors
Topic: Ceiling Mounted Projectors
Replies: 16
Views: 27669

Re: Ceiling Mounted Projectors

Glad to help. Information was limited on their site, thank goodness for over the phone customer service right? Its really nice of them to provide all the necessary hardware, when I finished helping my friend with his Home theater system a while back (we also did a front projector install as a second...
by grayfox
Tue Jan 21, 2014 1:49 am
Forum: Lutema WaveTube Wireless
Topic: Wireless Speakers for my computer
Replies: 1
Views: 5696

Re: Wireless Speakers for my computer

Hello Melissa, I am pretty sure any Bluetooth receiving device is compatible with any Bluetooth enabled device. Say a Lutema bluetooth speaker / handsfree is going to be able to pair with any tablet, smartphone, laptop etc, as long as they have Bluetooth. You might experience some changes in the mon...
by grayfox
Mon Jan 20, 2014 7:42 pm
Forum: Lutema MobileOne 7" Android Tablet
Topic: Tablet for Kids
Replies: 3
Views: 18765

Re: Tablet for Kids

Hi electropor2gee! I am reading that this tablet listed on the Lutema website as the MobileOne 7" Android Tablet has a Dual-Core processor and 8GB of storage. What I found nice is the ability to plug in a micro SD card and expand the memory and the price tag of $99.99 This is more than enough to run...
by grayfox
Fri Jan 17, 2014 11:55 pm
Forum: Projectors
Topic: Ceiling Mounted Projectors
Replies: 16
Views: 27669

Re: Ceiling Mounted Projectors

Thank you Shelagh! I always like going for the original products myself, and I found some mounts at http://optomausa.com/products/Accessories/Mounts and they seem to fit a wide array of Optoma projectors, I would recomend having your model number handy at the time of ordering just to make sure. They...
by grayfox
Wed Jan 15, 2014 10:29 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: HL-S5687 shutting down.
Replies: 10
Views: 13734

Re: HL-S5687 shutting down.

Hello Bryan, It sounds like you got an original Philips lamp with housing, since the paperwork states this is a "DLP tv lamp ASSY/Philips". Just to make sure they sent you the correct lamp for that Samsung TV and help diagnose further with other basic points I have some questions. On that same invoi...
by grayfox
Wed Jan 15, 2014 1:16 am
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: DLP Wont Turn On
Replies: 24
Views: 29633

Re: DLP Wont Turn On

Unfortunately this happens more than we would like. Did you double check all of the connections and make sure the back covers were properly set including the lamp door cover? There is a very detailed guide on ballast exchanges on the link below, even if it is a different Samsung ballast model, I wou...
by grayfox
Tue Jan 14, 2014 11:43 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: Samsung DLP white dots fix?
Replies: 11
Views: 17566

Re: Samsung DLP white dots fix?

Hey Reagan,



I would be happy to help. Has this TV been acting this way since you acquired it or was it working ok? Can you describe the white dots and any other malfunction in a little more detail?
by grayfox
Fri Jan 10, 2014 2:48 am
Forum: Projectors
Topic: Ceiling Mounted Projectors
Replies: 16
Views: 27669

Re: Ceiling Mounted Projectors

Hello there! Hope all is great, congrats on the remodel! So I imagine you would need to start with the hardware needed. heres a basic list of things you would need to help you get started and a question to follow up. -Connections from Game console to Projector -Connections for power source to Projec...
by grayfox
Fri Jan 10, 2014 2:38 am
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: Why are Philips lamps better than "Generics"?
Replies: 5
Views: 7704

Re: Why are Philips lamps better than "Generics"?

Thank you very much, I am sorry to hear of the negative experiences, I guess you really do "get what you pay for"..! :shock:
by grayfox
Fri Jan 10, 2014 2:35 am
Forum: Projectors
Topic: Projection Screen
Replies: 10
Views: 24921

Re: Projection Screen

Hello JJP, Yes the choices are overwhelming! If your room is kind of dim you're in luck for you can buy a RPTV and save money. Most RPTVs (I personally recommend Sony or Samsung) have multiple HDMIs, some Mitsubishi models are even 3D ready. The best part is that these TVs perform like an LCD or LED...
by grayfox
Thu Jan 09, 2014 8:02 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: DLP Wont Turn On
Replies: 24
Views: 29633

Re: DLP Wont Turn On

HELLO AGAIN ROBBIEBOBBIE! :P THANK YOU OVADOGGVO! :D You seem pretty technically inclined 8-) , but before you take a multimeter to a ballast that can fire up to 15kV :shock: , I would ask you to reconsider! :oops: and take another look at the link ovadoggvo shared and follow those steps! :arrow: Ev...
by grayfox
Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:05 am
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: DLP Wont Turn On
Replies: 24
Views: 29633

Re: DLP Wont Turn On

Hello and welcome Robbiebobbie! :D If your TV will not show an image then resetting the lamp hour timer will be near impossible and I do not want you wondering the service menu blindfolded, this can lead to you throwing the image off calibration. The lamp hour reset is normally done after a new lamp...
by grayfox
Fri Jan 03, 2014 8:09 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: Samsung HLP4674WX color wheel
Replies: 1
Views: 2968

Re: Samsung HLP4674WX color wheel

Hello huajade, Silence is not golden on a forum so please forgive us for not replying to your post. We hope you were able to solve your problem. We promise to be here for any future issues you have. Hope to see you posting again. For what its worth, I hope you ran into this guide on the link below :...
by grayfox
Fri Jan 03, 2014 7:58 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: Samsung HL-S5687W 56" DLP picture dim...
Replies: 1
Views: 3360

Re: Samsung HL-S5687W 56" DLP picture dim...

Hello bwilliamsmcp, Silence is not golden on a forum so please forgive us for not replying to your post. We hope you were able to solve your problem. We promise to be here for any future issues you have. Hope to see you posting again. This sounds like a simple lamp replacement. I bet you had your la...
by grayfox
Fri Jan 03, 2014 7:55 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: Samsung freezing up
Replies: 1
Views: 2495

Re: Samsung freezing up

Hello calliste, Silence is not golden on a forum so please forgive us for not replying to your post. We hope you were able to solve your problem. We promise to be here for any future issues you have. Hope to see you posting again. By now you must have run into and replaced the Digital Video board or...
by grayfox
Fri Jan 03, 2014 7:52 pm
Forum: DLP, LCD Projection, and other RPTV
Topic: Samsung 61" DLP Model HLP6163WX
Replies: 1
Views: 9914

Re: Samsung 61" DLP Model HLP6163WX

Hello Sports247, Silence is not golden on a forum so please forgive us for not replying to your post. We hope you were able to solve your problem. We promise to be here for any future issues you have. Hope to see you posting again. I am sure a tech has figured this out by now but I assume the resolu...
by grayfox
Fri Jan 03, 2014 7:50 pm
Forum: LCD Televisions
Topic: Polariod flm-2601
Replies: 1
Views: 8318

Re: Polariod flm-2601

Hello preludedez, Silence is not golden on a forum so please forgive us for not replying to your post. We hope you were able to solve your problem. We promise to be here for any future issues you have. Hope to see you posting again. Apparently nobody has worked on this, I imagine this is because thi...
by grayfox
Fri Jan 03, 2014 7:45 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: DLP component jacks
Replies: 1
Views: 2511

Re: DLP component jacks

Hello RUSmiling, Silence is not golden on a forum so please forgive us for not replying to your post. We hope you were able to solve your problem. We promise to be here for any future issues you have. Hope to see you posting again. These Video boards are normally very good and have a great lifespan ...
by grayfox
Fri Jan 03, 2014 7:09 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: samsung dlp sp50l7hx
Replies: 1
Views: 2567

Re: samsung dlp sp50l7hx

Hi, I am sure there are, we can start with the most basic 2 things I do: :geek: 1 plug in the TV and what happens? normally these have sounds of malfunctioning parts and blinking error lights up front ;) 2 open the lamp door cover and take out the lamp to inspect it like you would a car headlight bu...
by grayfox
Fri Jan 03, 2014 7:04 pm
Forum: Sony LCD Projection Discussion
Topic: KDF-E50A12U
Replies: 1
Views: 6018

Re: KDF-E50A12U

Hi! Normally a popping sound would be associated with a lamp blowing at the end of its life span! If this was a DLP it most likely would be the sound of the glass colorwheel shattering and the bearing spinning the rest of its contents. But to my knowledge this Sony has an optical LCD block... (no co...
by grayfox
Fri Jan 03, 2014 5:06 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: HLT5076SX No picture need help
Replies: 1
Views: 2095

Re: HLT5076SX No picture need help

Hello Rick, I am going to assume you purchased a refurbished part and there is no telling what state it was in unless it was brand new. :cry: If you have a completely blank screen I would get a diagnosis before investing in the DMD board and if so, I would take a look around youtube for DMD CHIP rep...
by grayfox
Fri Jan 03, 2014 5:05 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: HLT5076SX No picture need help
Replies: 2
Views: 2629

Re: HLT5076SX No picture need help

Hello Rick, I am going to assume you purchased a refurbished part and there is no telling what state it was in unless it was brand new. :cry: If you have a completely blank screen I would get a diagnosis before investing in the DMD board and if so, I would take a look around youtube for DMD CHIP rep...
by grayfox
Fri Jan 03, 2014 2:45 am
Forum: Sony LCD Projection Discussion
Topic: Are Philips truly better than "generic" Lamps???
Replies: 2
Views: 10211

Are Philips truly better than "generic" Lamps???

Hello Everyone, So I posted this before, but in order to be more clear since I repair all brands of electronics I figured I would ask the Sony crowd. I see "OEM compatible" and "generic" lamps being sold online and my normal supplier sells only Philips, which is the OEM lamp for SONYs. My doubt is :...
by grayfox
Fri Jan 03, 2014 2:40 am
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: Why are Philips lamps better than "Generics"?
Replies: 5
Views: 7704

Why are Philips lamps better than "Generics"?

Hello everyone, I have been repairing TV's for a while now and I cannot seem to understand why people are putting down the "Generic" lamps over the Philips brand? Being in this market I want to know as much as possible since these are popping up more and more on eBay at lower prices and I just want ...
by grayfox
Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:24 pm
Forum: Samsung Discussion
Topic: Need help with Samsung DLP HLT5076SX no picture
Replies: 1
Views: 2112

Re: Need help with Samsung DLP HLT5076SX no picture

Hello Rick, I am going to assume you purchased a refurbished part and there is no telling what state it was in unless it was brand new. :cry: If you have a completely blank screen I would get a diagnosis before investing in the DMD board and if so, I would take a look around youtube for DMD CHIP rep...
by grayfox
Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:14 pm
Forum: Philips LCOS Discussion
Topic: Magnavox 50ML6200D/37 two red light
Replies: 1
Views: 6744

Re: Magnavox 50ML6200D/37 two red light

Hello curlyjoe99, Hmm the fan might not be getting the power it needs.. If both fans appeared to turn slower, this might let the lamp compartment get too hot and trip the thermostat, or maybe this is the exhaust speed compared to the inlet. This lamp lasted a long time so my first recomendation woul...
by grayfox
Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:40 pm
Forum: Lutema WaveCube-Extra
Topic: BLUETOOTH
Replies: 3
Views: 10724

BLUETOOTH

like posted on another topic....



I was on the hunt for a Huge Lutema Helicopter I saw them at FRYs but decided to wait after the holidays. I ordered a bluetooth speaker directly from the Lutema website, I will be posting a review shortly! :geek:
by grayfox
Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:37 pm
Forum: Accessories Help
Topic: Toshiba TV base support/stand availability
Replies: 1
Views: 36705

Re: Toshiba TV base support/stand availability

Ok this is kind of a tall order, when I am looking for such I try craigslist first for broken models that have compatible bases and sometimes discount-merchant.com has some refurbished ones at an ok shipping rate.



hope this helps
by grayfox
Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:36 pm
Forum: LCD Televisions
Topic: Sony KLV-26hg2 video for 1 second red blinking LED
Replies: 1
Views: 23939

Re: Sony KLV-26hg2 video for 1 second red blinking LED

Hello,



These TVs are hard to diagnose, if you are certain the power supply is good, then I would try the DV board next, this can cut off the power so if its bad the TV will not respond!
by grayfox
Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:33 pm
Forum: Plasma Televisions
Topic: vizio vp42 hdtv standby light on but cant turn on
Replies: 1
Views: 12353

Re: vizio vp42 hdtv standby light on but cant turn on

Hi!



Well this can be anything from a bad power supply (I am inclined this way for Vizios) to the backlight, the DV board. etc... any hints? water exposure? sounds?

:?:
by grayfox
Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:31 pm
Forum: BluRay Players and Devices
Topic: is the PS3 is a good blu-ray disc player???
Replies: 4
Views: 45104

Re: is the PS3 is a good blu-ray disc player???

:D Now that the PS4 is out, hopefully they will include a higher output adapter other than HDMI, I have yet to buy my PS4!!!... :cry: need to learn to reserve, no stock anywhere!

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