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- Thu Mar 06, 2014 12:42 am
- Forum: Mitsubishi Discussion
- Topic: Solid Red Status Light on my Mitsubishi WD-65733
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8626
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...
- 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: 18145
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...
- Fri Feb 28, 2014 7:17 pm
- Forum: LCD Televisions
- Topic: Philips 37PF9431D/37
- Replies: 5
- Views: 17026
Re: Philips 37PF9431D/37
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.
- 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: 18145
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...
- Thu Feb 27, 2014 6:37 pm
- Forum: LCD Televisions
- Topic: Philips 37PF9431D/37
- Replies: 5
- Views: 17026
Re: Philips 37PF9431D/37
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!
- Wed Feb 26, 2014 7:20 pm
- Forum: Samsung Discussion
- Topic: Samsung HLT6187S screen black
- Replies: 6
- Views: 15087
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...
- Mon Feb 17, 2014 7:05 pm
- Forum: Toshiba DLP Discussion
- Topic: 44NHM84 FLASHING GREEN OPERATION INDICATOR
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12373
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...
- Mon Feb 17, 2014 6:34 pm
- Forum: Forum Feedback
- Topic: dropped RPTV not working
- Replies: 8
- Views: 15132
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...
- Mon Feb 17, 2014 5:58 pm
- Forum: Projectors
- Topic: Ceiling Mounted Projectors
- Replies: 16
- Views: 28173
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 ...
- Wed Feb 12, 2014 7:21 pm
- Forum: Forum Feedback
- Topic: dropped RPTV not working
- Replies: 8
- Views: 15132
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...
- Mon Feb 10, 2014 5:50 pm
- Forum: Projectors
- Topic: Ceiling Mounted Projectors
- Replies: 16
- Views: 28173
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 ...
- Thu Feb 06, 2014 9:31 pm
- Forum: Projectors
- Topic: Ceiling Mounted Projectors
- Replies: 16
- Views: 28173
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...
- Mon Jan 27, 2014 8:45 pm
- Forum: Projectors
- Topic: Ceiling Mounted Projectors
- Replies: 16
- Views: 28173
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...
- Sat Jan 25, 2014 12:11 am
- Forum: Forum Feedback
- Topic: HDTV antennas
- Replies: 4
- Views: 16980
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...
- Fri Jan 24, 2014 10:22 pm
- Forum: Forum Feedback
- Topic: dropped RPTV not working
- Replies: 8
- Views: 15132
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...
- Wed Jan 22, 2014 8:44 pm
- Forum: Projectors
- Topic: Projection Screen
- Replies: 10
- Views: 25216
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...
- Wed Jan 22, 2014 2:32 am
- Forum: Forum Feedback
- Topic: dropped RPTV not working
- Replies: 8
- Views: 15132
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...
- Wed Jan 22, 2014 1:36 am
- Forum: Projectors
- Topic: Projection Screen
- Replies: 10
- Views: 25216
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...
- Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:45 pm
- Forum: LG/Zenith Discussion
- Topic: Zenith E44W46LCD - Changed Bulb, Grn light blinks?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 23283
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...
- Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:00 pm
- Forum: Projectors
- Topic: Ceiling Mounted Projectors
- Replies: 16
- Views: 28173
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...
- Tue Jan 21, 2014 1:49 am
- Forum: Lutema WaveTube Wireless
- Topic: Wireless Speakers for my computer
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5804
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...
- Mon Jan 20, 2014 7:42 pm
- Forum: Lutema MobileOne 7" Android Tablet
- Topic: Tablet for Kids
- Replies: 3
- Views: 19290
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...
- Fri Jan 17, 2014 11:55 pm
- Forum: Projectors
- Topic: Ceiling Mounted Projectors
- Replies: 16
- Views: 28173
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...
- Wed Jan 15, 2014 10:29 pm
- Forum: Samsung Discussion
- Topic: HL-S5687 shutting down.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 13787
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...
- Wed Jan 15, 2014 1:16 am
- Forum: Samsung Discussion
- Topic: DLP Wont Turn On
- Replies: 24
- Views: 29733
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...
- Tue Jan 14, 2014 11:43 pm
- Forum: Samsung Discussion
- Topic: Samsung DLP white dots fix?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 17614
Re: Samsung DLP white dots fix?
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?
- Fri Jan 10, 2014 2:48 am
- Forum: Projectors
- Topic: Ceiling Mounted Projectors
- Replies: 16
- Views: 28173
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...
- Fri Jan 10, 2014 2:38 am
- Forum: Samsung Discussion
- Topic: Why are Philips lamps better than "Generics"?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7721
Re: Why are Philips lamps better than "Generics"?
- Fri Jan 10, 2014 2:35 am
- Forum: Projectors
- Topic: Projection Screen
- Replies: 10
- Views: 25216
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...
- Thu Jan 09, 2014 8:02 pm
- Forum: Samsung Discussion
- Topic: DLP Wont Turn On
- Replies: 24
- Views: 29733
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...
- Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:05 am
- Forum: Samsung Discussion
- Topic: DLP Wont Turn On
- Replies: 24
- Views: 29733
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...
- Fri Jan 03, 2014 8:09 pm
- Forum: Samsung Discussion
- Topic: Samsung HLP4674WX color wheel
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2976
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 :...
- Fri Jan 03, 2014 7:58 pm
- Forum: Samsung Discussion
- Topic: Samsung HL-S5687W 56" DLP picture dim...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3362
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...
- Fri Jan 03, 2014 7:55 pm
- Forum: Samsung Discussion
- Topic: Samsung freezing up
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2502
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...
- Fri Jan 03, 2014 7:52 pm
- Forum: DLP, LCD Projection, and other RPTV
- Topic: Samsung 61" DLP Model HLP6163WX
- Replies: 1
- Views: 10022
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...
- Fri Jan 03, 2014 7:50 pm
- Forum: LCD Televisions
- Topic: Polariod flm-2601
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8421
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...
- Fri Jan 03, 2014 7:45 pm
- Forum: Samsung Discussion
- Topic: DLP component jacks
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2518
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 ...
- Fri Jan 03, 2014 7:09 pm
- Forum: Samsung Discussion
- Topic: samsung dlp sp50l7hx
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2576
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...
- Fri Jan 03, 2014 7:04 pm
- Forum: Sony LCD Projection Discussion
- Topic: KDF-E50A12U
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6128
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...
- Fri Jan 03, 2014 5:06 pm
- Forum: Samsung Discussion
- Topic: HLT5076SX No picture need help
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2105
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...
- Fri Jan 03, 2014 5:05 pm
- Forum: Samsung Discussion
- Topic: HLT5076SX No picture need help
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2638
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...
- Fri Jan 03, 2014 2:45 am
- Forum: Sony LCD Projection Discussion
- Topic: Are Philips truly better than "generic" Lamps???
- Replies: 2
- Views: 10436
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 :...
- Fri Jan 03, 2014 2:40 am
- Forum: Samsung Discussion
- Topic: Why are Philips lamps better than "Generics"?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7721
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 ...
- Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:24 pm
- Forum: Samsung Discussion
- Topic: Need help with Samsung DLP HLT5076SX no picture
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2116
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...
- Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:14 pm
- Forum: Philips LCOS Discussion
- Topic: Magnavox 50ML6200D/37 two red light
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6856
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...
- Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:40 pm
- Forum: Lutema WaveCube-Extra
- Topic: BLUETOOTH
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10928
BLUETOOTH
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!
- Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:37 pm
- Forum: Accessories Help
- Topic: Toshiba TV base support/stand availability
- Replies: 1
- Views: 36816
Re: Toshiba TV base support/stand availability
hope this helps
- Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:36 pm
- Forum: LCD Televisions
- Topic: Sony KLV-26hg2 video for 1 second red blinking LED
- Replies: 1
- Views: 24039
Re: Sony KLV-26hg2 video for 1 second red blinking LED
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!
- Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:33 pm
- Forum: Plasma Televisions
- Topic: vizio vp42 hdtv standby light on but cant turn on
- Replies: 1
- Views: 12457
Re: vizio vp42 hdtv standby light on but cant turn on
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?
- 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: 45203