so can this light the screen on my tv? or is it just something for ambiance? cause my tv's actual light went out and i need a replacement.
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It gives light behind the screen, which is easier on the eyes. One light string is not enough--I would recommend a string all around the T.V. to give the effect as in the picture. Like the ambiance, too.
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You possibly could use it as desktop lighting. It is not ideal in my opinion...not very bright. Also, the battery life is supposedly not very long. I would describe it as a "very bright night light", plus it looks great!!
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Does anyone know if you can "turn off" the picture on an plasma TV - if we could dim the screen we wouldn't need a digital TV radio we could just use the TV (cable) in the bedroom for night-time listening. As it is, the light from the TV keeps me awake.
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Its more of a directional lamp. The room wouldnt be dark but I doubt it would be the effect your looking for. I use it over the couch similar to task lighting.
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We use lights on timers and the Fake TV still works. I think the light would have to be directly in front of the unit or very, very bright before it would be affected. Our lamps are off to the side of the Fake TV. You'd really have to test it out to see. We place the Fake TV units right in front of our TV screen. From outside the house you would swear there was a tv on inside.
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It has been my experience that when the red light flashes on my TV that the lamp needs to be replaced. You might try removing the lamp and re-inserting it to see if that fixes it, but if you get the same flashing of the light on your TV, you probably need to replace the lamp. Cheap and easy to do! Just follow the directions in your owner's manual!
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Not enough light for anything but ambiance. More like the light from a bright candle. I noticed that the ones I put outside didn't last. I think it may do something to the battery. I keep mine in a sunny window and they light up every night after the house lights are out.
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I installed mine, cleaned dust out of compartment and repluged tv and worked perfect. I would unplug tv and remove light housing and reinstall I believe thats what I did, now that I think about it. Remember keep lamp clean. Good luck, I still have set works fine.
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It may be the lamp, but it sounds more like something else that is causing the TV to overheat. I had to replace a board in my DLP a few years ago when it did that - would have been expensive without insurance. If the light is blinking after the unit turns off, the sequence of blinks is sometimes an indicator of the problem, so check your manual. Good luck - may be cheaper to buy a new TV!
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It's a knock off bulb, they just don't last like the Phillips bulbs do! Mines out and now I'm sitting without a tv again.
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I only noticed it because I was looking for it due to reading other people's comments. Mostly I just leave a different lamp on that doesn't reflect from where I usually watch tv. Also you can adjust the angle of the tv so it doesn't reflect the lights. I live alone so this is easy. It's really no problem.
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Hi Chew, I haven't had mine in for too long, perhaps 8 months to a year, but it's still working. I suggest that when you do install a new lamp, you reduce the 'contrast' to save the lamp's life a bit.As for which one fits your TV, I don't know what model TV you have. You can find that info in the User's Manual. If you don't have a User's Manual, you can download one from the TV manufacturer's website.
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I sent mine back for a full refund. I was with in a month of sending it back. Contact Amazon and see what they can do for you. Then look for a different lamp manufacturer and test the lamp right away. Or if you can afford a new tv I would do that since they are phasing out these types of tv's. There is no vested interest in making a good quality replacement lamp. That's why they are so cheap these days. Hope this helps.
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The screen is not reflective and the TV has a smart sensor that till brighten or dim depending on the light available in the room. I have 3 windows in my living room and this doesn't cause any issues unless the slight in shining directly on the screen
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No..the display will be on the screen all the time.....it will become brighter when the unit is turned on.....
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Hello Dear,You can apply a battries and it will work. Close the light and keep it in any corner and it will give you a light.Hope this help you.Regards,
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Hello Dawn! The reason why I bought this bulb is because of the warranty;but the bulb is still working for me and it is as good as the original. I guess is just a matter of luck with the bulb. I have to ask you though. How hard are you using your tv? Did you install it properly? and also the room temperature makes a big difference. If the bulb did not sit right in your tv then surely is going to burn because it might be making a false contact. If you did everything right! Then try on your tv settings. My samsung is set to COOL on the image or display settings. Hope this helps! I know its hard dealing with bulbs but i love my tv and LEDs are expensive! Hello Dawn! The reason why I bought this bulb is because of the warranty;but the bulb is still working for me and it is as good as the original. I guess is just a matter of luck with the bulb. I have to ask you though. How hard are you using your tv? Did you install it properly? and also the room temperature makes a big difference. If the bulb did not sit right in your tv then surely is going to burn because it might be making a false contact. If you did everything right! Then try on your tv settings. My samsung is set to COOL on the image or display settings. Hope this helps! I know its... » Read More Hello Dawn! The reason why I bought this bulb is because of the warranty;but the bulb is still working for me and it is as good as the original. I guess is just a matter of luck with the bulb. I have to ask you though. How hard are you using your tv? Did you install it properly? and also the room temperature makes a big difference. If the bulb did not sit right in your tv then surely is going to burn because it might be making a false contact. If you did everything right! Then try on your tv settings. My samsung is set to COOL on the image or display settings. Hope this helps! I know its hard dealing with bulbs but i love my tv and LEDs are expensive! « Show Less