My Samsung HLT-5675s just got darker, picture come up, colors nice, just dark and dimmer...Do your think I need to replace the Lamp? o
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I called sears who replaced my bulb with the official samsung bulb. The one amazon sent was made in china and a knock off
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More than likely your bulb will blow within the next month. I would order a new one for when this happens or in case it does.
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I don't think so, It seems like your power ballast may be getting a little old, Check for the dome shape on top of the little barrell on the circuit ballast if it is domed upwards thats a sign of a ballast about to go bad. If not I would wait till the Tv goes out, It could stay like this for a long time. Hope this helps
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I do not know for sure. when my bulb went out on my tv, the screen just went from no problems at all to a completely black screen. if you have recently installed this lamp in the housing it came in, you could very well have ruined the ballast as the housing did not fit in my tv properly. The bulb works great in the old housing however.
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It may be starting to go. that is usually a sign. But it may last longer. Just keep an eye on it.
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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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I don't know. My tv has a fuzzy picture on some channels, but I'm not sure that has to do with the lamp. My tv is still working.
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did the tv do this before the lamp was replaced? Same results using the old lamp?
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Never had a problem with brightness. Make sure you check your settings, some will make the picture dimmer. Also make sure the mirror inside the set is clean.
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We just received out Samsung 32 inch TV and after reading these posts turned the back light 8. It worked for awhile but I think there is something wrong with these TVS. Anyone have anything else to try
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We had the same issue after we installed the TV in 2 months ago. The brightness of the TV cycles through the lamp opposite from the TV - if we turn the lamp on, the screen gets bright within 3-4 seconds, and if the lamp is off, the screen is back to darker and dimmer image within 3 seconds. We have tried other lamps to see if interferences the TV responds to, but this is the only lamp that works that magic. the two devices dont share the same electric source either.
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My TV had the same problem. I decided it didn't probably matter and bought it. However, Amazon a actually sent me the wrong model of lamp, which didn't fit in the tv. I ended up taking the new lamp apart and putting the bulb itself in the old lamp. It was quite easy, just a few screws. Regardless, I still think the p does not matter, especially because many sites seem to use the two interchangeably. I'd say buy it.
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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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I would return the lamp you got. I did not have this problem. Make sure u ordered the correct replacement.
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Called Samsung but they weren't helpful....without an extended warranty, I'm out of luck. Only bright spot: It hasn't gotten worse. Now we're in the habit of turning on the TV, leaving for half an hour, and then coming back to it. It usually resolves by then...usually. But it's a big pain. Definitely never buying another Samsung. Let me know if you hear anything.
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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.
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Amazon actually sells a bulb kit online, just enter model number and " replacement repair bulb kit" cost is cheap for it, your only problem is finding someone to actually replace it, I had a friend Fix mine as a favor, good luck, searchYouTube on exactly what tv is doing might helpGood luck
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I have the same projector. Since it was on the lower price end I purchased a 4 year Square Trade on it. If my bulb blows I'm going to request a whole new one or comparable. I did some digging and can't find anyone selling the lamp for this unit. I would start here: http://www.lg.com/us/support-product/lg-HW350T If it dead ends at least find out the bulb type. Then contact a local electronics/cpu repair shop. They could probably order one from some where. Good luck!
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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've had mine since 2005. I replaced lamp in 2013. That's the only issue - has great picture and sound. Would recommend. Should be at a good price now, too!
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Oh I so wished mine would have warned me........... lol mine is and older model and when it went out, it just went out and you did without tv for the time it took to get bulb shipped. But, yes if it is telling you that your backlight is going out this would be the fix.......... double check the number of lamp, it should be on the back of your television somewhere around the lamp, that or just take the lamp out it should be on that also.