Replaced lamp I have a reddish line across the top of the screen, is there anything I should check?
844860
These lamps are not SONY original equipment - they are made to specs by another manufacturer. Unfortunately they are not the same quality as SONY OEM products and also not the same price. I have been disappointed with the product for 2 reasons - (1) the quality of the product is reflected in the quality of my TV screen and (2) they last for a very short time and then burn out. Hope this helps in some way.
844861
I didn't have this problem with mine but I'm not sure the lamp I received was a Sony lamp. I contacted Sony and was told there are a lot generic brands that are not the same quality of Sony lamps, mine is just not as bright as original..though I hate to spend the extra $ for Sony brand, though it's 10 years old it's still a great tv
844862
I didn't see a line on my screen after replacing the lamp & housing. I will speak to the other comments though. The OEM lamp & housing did not have SONY printed or etched anywhere on the unit & I suspect SONY contracts these out to the lowest bidder anyhow. My replacement has performed flawlessly & is much brighter than the OEM part, as I would expect from a 8-9 year old part. I have had the replacement for about 2-3 weeks, so I can't testify about longevity yet. I'm completely satisfied to save $200 on a bulb!
844863
When I first replaced the lamp, it took me a few times to get the lamp locked into place. Once it's in place, it should work fine. I also needed to clean off the dust from the inside of the connectors with a rag. Hope that helps
939383
yep its the power ballast had same problem but you have to get the same one that is for your same model buy a new lamp just in case when you pull it out it get damged
1436644
I never had that issue, but I can assure you that your lamp is going bad. You can replace the lamp yourself & usually cost under $100. You may be able to find it on http://amazon.com. Hope this reply helps. Good luck.
2070559
Probably nothing. If you can try looking at it from a different angle. The one I had, had a poor display that was hard to read unless you laid on the floor and shined a strong light on it. If it is new, I would return it.
46670
Try resetting the "replaced lamp setting" on your tv again, maybe you dont actually need to replace the bulb. I would definitely get ahold of the manufacturer to make them aware of it, they might be open to replacing it so soon after the 90 day warranty.
1057093
I have not had the problem..I would probably take it to a lamp shop...or an electrician.
1873688
That happened to me about a month ago. Amazon was great and advice me to return the defective product. I bought a different brand of lamp now and it's been working great. Good luck.
1131571
Could be the lamp for sure. Is not likely if you replaced the lamp with the cage as one. Can be caused by the Color wheel being bad as we'll. never touch the lamp and always replace with the cage if you touched the bulb with bare fingers wipe it dry with alcohol to clean the finger oil off it. Hope helps you!
1441976
The first on I received did that also. The company saw my review on Amazon and replaced the lamp. The second one has been working fine. I really like this lamp but I don't know what is up with the quality control at the company.
1515370
Check the filiment for broken pieces. Also, do not touch any of the glass on the bulb with your hands. It causes hot spots that decrease the life of the bulb. I think you have a bad bulb. The green is from the computer doing a current check. It sees an open and shuts down. Good luck
798513
Sorry, haven't had the problem yet. My recommendation would be to try something you've probably done already - take the actual dead bulb to a lighting store or a Lowes or Home Depot to get an exact match.
657728
This lamp came to me as defective. I had it checked out by an authorized repair man. I would not advise purchasing this item.
1341797
I am no expert by any means but that's what my old one was doing before I installed the new one. They say not to touch the bulb. Did u try reinstalling it? Maybe u got a defective one, I don't know. Maybe blow some air in there to remove some dust? Again I'm not an expert, but for me no issues.
183690
Mine has lasted 2 years now. When you installed it you did not touch the lamp at all with your fingers and transfer anything to the lamp face? That maybe could create a hot spot and it burned out? Sometimes there is just a defect. When I first installed it I must have jarred the optical block so I had a rose tint across the top of the screen about 3 inches down. After a while you learn to ignore it, but I noticed recently that the line is gone. I moved the set a bit recently to get at a side connector and I am wondering whether that jarred something back in place. Now I won't move the set at all until the bulb dies again or something else goes south.
85662
There must be a crack in the pc lines. They are set up in groups of 3 LEDs. Cut it where it's dead and apply power from other end. It prob got damaged. OR Talk to the seller. Some sellers will send a new strip/ spool
989875
Dear Terri,For this situation, you just need to contact us by support@taotronics.com with your order ID, we will arrange you to return and then replace a new lamp for you after the return.Best regards,Sunvalleytek
699186
I have been searched for the replacement lamp for this model, but NO luck...looks like it is the lamp itself, so you may have to buy the new set. Sorry