Just replaced a lamp and now I have a question.

[EDERDS]

I just replaced a lamp in my Samsung HLS5087WX/XAA. I purchased the lamp from DM, so it is a original Phillips. Problem I'm having now is that the picture isn't as sharp now as it was with the 9000 plus hour lamp that just had to be replaced. What I mean when I say not as sharp is that the picture has more of a grainy look than before and night scenes really blur out and look bad. Was wondering if anybody knew of some type of adjustment to help this.

[Angel]

Hi EDERDS.

Well, if you have a bright picture then your lamp is not the problem. Does this problem happen with all the inputs?

[EDERDS]

Both inputs do the same thing. I'm using HDMI cables. It's just not a clear picture anymore. The darks are blurred. Shadows and smoke are very blurred. It looks the way it does when you might not be receiving a good satellite signal, but my signal meter on the satellite receiver shows 97 and 98 and just changing the lamp wouldn't effect that. Just wondering what could have happened. I ordered the lamp with the housing. Is it possible that the lamp might not be seated properly? Does a color wheel generally go out altogether or could that be a problem? It's frustrating.

[Angel]

[EDERDS]

[Angel]

It could be the digital board.

Test 1: Display the TV menu and tell me if it's also grainy.

Test 2: Try with an analog input and check if the problem persists.

Get back to me once you have completed these tests.