I am seeing red spots on black area on my TV. Does anyone have this problem?. Searched online looks like it is a persistent problem with Toshiba TVs.
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Have not had that problem. Our TV is in the basement and isn't used a whole lot though - no issues as of yet. I suppose time will tell...
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My TV also gives me problems with the DVD player...it accepts discs, but then the disc ejects only to not accept the DVD. Then there are times it has so much static that the TV crackles loudly and I fear it's going to blow up...then there's times it doesn't do it. My color is faded and not definite and sharp with red shadows on certain programs i.e. NCIS. Michele Tucci
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I believe what you are referring to is local dimming. Parts on the screen that have content are lit up and parts without content are dimmed down or even turned off. I've noticed that when turning on the TV the bottom left corner is brighter than others which may appear like bleeding but I'm guessing it's related to local dimming. I wouldn't worry about it. I watched dark movie scenes and I don't notice it, the picture is perfect.
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You've probably gotten yours fixed or resolved the issue by now, but I have the version of this TV with built in DVD player and recently mine started doing the same thing. The TV would turn on and try to load a DVD and just come back with no disc... no disc... no disc.. I contacted Toshiba and they said leave it off/unplugged for 3 minutes. That didn't end up working. I searched through the menu's for a system reset or restore defaults and found one under Setup > Installation > System Status/System Information. Switch to the next menu and follow instructions when it asks for the code.I did this and it seems to have fixed the issue so far (been 48hrs and it hasn't turned on on its own). You've probably gotten yours fixed or resolved the issue by now, but I have the version of this TV with built in DVD player and recently mine started doing the same thing. The TV would turn on and try to load a DVD and just come back with no disc... no disc... no disc.. I contacted Toshiba and they said leave it off/unplugged for 3 minutes. That didn't end up working. I searched through the menu's for a system reset or restore defaults and found one under Setup > Installation > System Status/System Information. Switch to the next menu and follow instructions... » Read More You've probably gotten yours fixed or resolved the issue by now, but I have the version of this TV with built in DVD player and recently mine started doing the same thing. The TV would turn on and try to load a DVD and just come back with no disc... no disc... no disc.. I contacted Toshiba and they said leave it off/unplugged for 3 minutes. That didn't end up working. I searched through the menu's for a system reset or restore defaults and found one under Setup > Installation > System Status/System Information. Switch to the next menu and follow instructions when it asks for the code.I did this and it seems to have fixed the issue so far (been 48hrs and it hasn't turned on on its own). « Show Less
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Vickie, In the end I was not able to resolve the issue. I had 2 technicians out to try to fix it, but they weren't able to. Sharp is sending me a new TV (which is being delivered tomorrow afternoon). I'll let you know if it works any better.
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Hello: My son and I have used the Toshiba TV as a monitor several times without any problem. The resolution looks very nice, the only problem we have found is that the TV is extremely slow to start. So far the TV has worked well.
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I just took delivery of my 550, and I immediately saw blurring while watching hockey (and some on basketball). It's as if the TV is going in and out of focus very quickly, and it's very annoying. I'm pretty sure I'm going to send the TV back, but really need to know if anyone thinks this issue goes away with the 120 hz models. If so, I'll trade up. Thanks.
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I play DVD's all the time on my TV and have never had an issue with the stock settings. Are you using appropriate HDMI cables for the connection to the TV? Sounds like you have a cable issue, not a TV issue.
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I use this tv daily and i have not experienced this at all. I think you should call sharp and get their take on this.
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I have the 55vt60 with about 1700 hrs. . I pulled up the tv menu and looked at the grey on the top and bottom of the menu . Yes , I see what you are talking about ( I think ) . I see it at about 1 ft. and it disappears at about 3 or 4 ft. . If you are seeing this all across the gray area . I believe you are OK . If you are seeing this in a small area in the gray that is different . You might have a problem . I would take a video of this and go to avsforum.com - Plasma Displays - ZT60 thread and post it there . If I am seeing what you see , it is OK . Sit back and enjoy !
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I have not experienced that problem at all with mine! It's been a great tv so far.
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We've been experiencing it off and on for about 6 months. Two nights ago, it was really bad...today...its not there. It comes and goes. In our case its a blue stripe. We've seen it whether its coming from the cable box or bluray player. I haven't played with it too much, so I don't have a pattern of what it does and how to defeat it. I'd like a comment from Panasonic. Our TV was 5 years old at Christmas.
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I have not had that problem, sorry hope you find out what it is, maybe its normal for your TV.
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I absolutely adore my Toshiba, but this noise is driving me INSANE. Figured there was just some fur in there (I have two cats), but I'm glad to know that it's not just mine. I'm gonna try the oil thing. The tap didn't really work.
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Jared, We had the exact same problem. Our TV is the older LN-S4051D, but I'm sure Samsung uses the same rubber feet on all models. We now have 4 dark circles on our brand new entertainment unit that absolutely will not come out. I talked to the owner of the store we bought the entertainment unit from, and he said this a common problem with any electronics that have rubber pads and that there is typically a caution against letting the pads come into contact with wood buried somewhere in the owner's manual. He also confirmed my worst fears when he said that nothing short of sanding and re-finishing the furniture will get rid of the stains. I checked my Samsung manual and found no precaution/warnings, so I plan on calling them and seeing what can be done.
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i bought this crap tv and it buzzed right out of the box like red others had this issue. good luck. send it back asap. rick.
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Yes, I am having the same issue with my same model television. Mine was purchased the end of 2/08, it started doing that about a month ago and it is out of warranty. Have you had your repaired? If so, what was the cost? wants $150 just to come out and diagnose the problem.