Bulb/screen life span: Has anyone discovered the advertised life span of the bulb/screen on the Samsung 55" LCD LN55B650 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV?
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ALL Samsung LCD TVs have an expected life span of 60,000 operational hours.
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I am not sure about the warranty, but the life is very good. On average our tv stays on six(6) hours a day, and I change the bulb every three and half to four years.
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If there is a counter I didn't see one. Our tv was on 15+ hours a day, after 4-5 years of constant use, I could see the bulb had lost its strength and then died. Ordered from Amazon for a great price for a OEM bulb. If you have had your TV for a few years, I would buy one for a back up.
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It has been a month since I contacted Sony regarding the kdl-46vl150 shut off problem. I have been told that the replacement part is in indefinite back order and have been offered a replacement TV, model number kdl-46ex700. I have researched the model and its an up grade to the 150. Its not a 2011 model but considering that the 150 is a total LEMON I'm going with the exchange for the 700. And as Denyse stated document and nag nag nag.
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The bulb should have no effect on HD, but I'm not a technician. I have replaced five bulbs on my tv, no problems. This is normal. I will say the last bulb I got from a supplier that guaranteed a year for it and it has lasted more than a year, so I will use them again. Actually should go ahead and order another. Have you checked to see if your higher channel numbers are HD? My low numbers are analog, higher HD. Call your cable company.
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I would recommend buying an actual samsung bulb. These bulbs don't last very long at all.
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Mine flickered SO badly, I had to replace it. I do NOT recommend this monitor. Samsung was NO HELP whatsoever. It's very likely the last Samsung (anything) I ever buy. It's too bad, I used to like Samsung products before this fiasco.
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I honestly don't know. I do know I've had to purchase a new bulb 4 years in a row, so I figured the cheaper the better. However since my last bulb purchase little white dot are appearing all over my screen. I did some research and the video card is going out. There is actually a lawsuit over the poor quality of these TVs. The video card is $200 plus shipping, so I'm cutting my losses and getting a new TV. I would suggest that all of you do the same!
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I had the same issue (turn off after a few minutes). I called a Samsung tech rep and they told me to replace the bulb. I did that and had the same issue. I called Samsung again and they recommended I replaced the ballast, so I bought this and replaced it and still had the same issue. When I called Samsung again, they said I now have to take it to someone for service because the control board had to be replaced. I decided it wasn't worth any more money, so after over $100 in parts and a few hours of my time, my TV ended up in a recycling center. If you have a Samsung DLP, you can look through some online forums and see that this is a common problem with these units. I had the same issue (turn off after a few minutes). I called a Samsung tech rep and they told me to replace the bulb. I did that and had the same issue. I called Samsung again and they recommended I replaced the ballast, so I bought this and replaced it and still had the same issue. When I called Samsung again, they said I now have to take it to someone for service because the control board had to be replaced. I decided it wasn't worth any more money, so after over $100 in parts and a few hours of my time, my TV ended up in a recycling center. If you have a Samsung DLP, you can look... » Read More I had the same issue (turn off after a few minutes). I called a Samsung tech rep and they told me to replace the bulb. I did that and had the same issue. I called Samsung again and they recommended I replaced the ballast, so I bought this and replaced it and still had the same issue. When I called Samsung again, they said I now have to take it to someone for service because the control board had to be replaced. I decided it wasn't worth any more money, so after over $100 in parts and a few hours of my time, my TV ended up in a recycling center. If you have a Samsung DLP, you can look through some online forums and see that this is a common problem with these units. « Show Less
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1 year on the projector; 90 days on the bulb. Your warranty has expired and the bulb (if that is the problem) costs $150. Yep, replace it.
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nothing ever stated 6000 hrs on box, I have about 1100 hrs on the one I purchased, and still going strong. Nice bright picture! I did look through some of the comments and did see that Damien M has stated that it is a 6000 hrs bulb. either way I replace a bulb about once a year (tv gets alot of use w/4 kids), you might contact the seller and see what they say, hope this helps
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Hey, I had the same problem with an LN55C650 and even with a new panel it did it. So the tech got on the phone and called and was told about the service bulletin and cut jumper number p854 on the 55" and that fixed it. So the new panel came back out but I got my tv fixed. Yay!!!
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They must me 60 cycles if they are talking about the electric source. if they are talking about the flicker rate or scan I don't know what that is but there is no issue with this tv.
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Could it be, that they no longer have the black TV because of the lighting that customers where complaining about, and perhaps, the problem was fixed by replacing it with Titanuim(the frame or whatever you call it)? for me, Buying a 65 inch TV is becoming an unpleasant career project, I can't beleive that Samsung released this TV without perfecting it, and exposed themselves to criticism, I am beginning to loose faith in them, they should come out and explain to the public about what's going on with that model tv instead of hiding and letting us guess.
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The extended warranty offed on this site for this product doesn't cover the bulb so I didn't bother. I'm now on my this is my third projector, they seem to last about 5 years. If you mount it and turn it on and off (not unplugging them) they are really reliable. If you are going to use it for a home theater, I would recommend a gray screen with this projector and use the ECO mode, it will be plenty bright and the bulb will last a long time.
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I thnk it was a 90 day warranty. Bulb is working just fine 4 mnths in although there has been 2 glitches but harmless. Dust will be able to settle on this bulb verses the manufa cterers bulb but it will run cooler. We will see in time but no worries yet.
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Oh man... My Samsung 5271 purchased Xmas 2007 has just starting doing this too. I turn it on, and the bottom 3/4 of the screen is distorted and unwatchable. It seems to clear up within a few minutes, and only rarely does it after "warming up". But I'm quite frustrated to have an relatively new, yet out-of-warranty TV that is malfunctioning.At this point I am just going to live with it... since I did not purchase with AmEx to get the extended warranty. But I am worried that the problem will get worse, as some of you have posted.Can anyone who gets this problem fixed, please post on the actual cause and remedy, and the amount paid to fix?Thanks in advance! Oh man... My Samsung 5271 purchased Xmas 2007 has just starting doing this too. I turn it on, and the bottom 3/4 of the screen is distorted and unwatchable. It seems to clear up within a few minutes, and only rarely does it after "warming up". But I'm quite frustrated to have an relatively new, yet out-of-warranty TV that is malfunctioning.At this point I am just going to live with it... since I did not purchase with AmEx to get the extended warranty. But I am worried that the problem will get worse, as some of you have posted.Can anyone who gets this... » Read More Oh man... My Samsung 5271 purchased Xmas 2007 has just starting doing this too. I turn it on, and the bottom 3/4 of the screen is distorted and unwatchable. It seems to clear up within a few minutes, and only rarely does it after "warming up". But I'm quite frustrated to have an relatively new, yet out-of-warranty TV that is malfunctioning.At this point I am just going to live with it... since I did not purchase with AmEx to get the extended warranty. But I am worried that the problem will get worse, as some of you have posted.Can anyone who gets this problem fixed, please post on the actual cause and remedy, and the amount paid to fix?Thanks in advance! « Show Less