KDL40XBR5 Fan Noise: Did Sony fixed the fan noise of the KDL40XBR4 in the KDL40XBR5?
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I posted this in the 40XBR4 'fan noise' discussion. Look on page 47 of your manual in the troubleshooting section. The 'whirring noise' is the cooling fans -- it's not a defect.
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I also just got this tv & am having the same issue. It's very distracting & is driving me crazy! Im actually considering sending it back & going back to my sony sxrd. Any help would be much appreciated because i do love the color depth on this tv & hate to get rid of it.
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I don't think so.. I never had too! As for the noise. I get the same think but only on 1 of the 4 that I bought. Possible defective..
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These 2 items share the same Sony Manual shown as MDR-RF925RK and MDR-RF970RK. I scanned the manual for differences. I found that 970 has noise reduction, 925 does not. Also when fully charged, 925 lasts 20 min longer for every hours which ends up being 4 hours longer on a full charge. Here is the link https://docs.sony.com/release/MDRRF970R_US_FR.pdf
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Hello Debby, The short answer to that is no, I have had two of these PW3500s and apart from the cooling fan which is very quite they make no noise, even on full load. John.
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I'm not sure. Our tv was not making any noise. It simply would shut off. After looking online at different forums, I was able to determine I needed a fan replacement by the number of times the red light near power button would blink. The fan fixed our problem and tv does not shut off anymore. If your buzzing noise is coming from back of the set and not speakers, it most likely is the fan. There are forums that say u can use compressed air to try and clean out the debris...but we found it was only a temporary solution and buying the fan was worth it! I recommend you Google "sony buzzing noise" to see what others say. Hope this helps! I'm not sure. Our tv was not making any noise. It simply would shut off. After looking online at different forums, I was able to determine I needed a fan replacement by the number of times the red light near power button would blink. The fan fixed our problem and tv does not shut off anymore. If your buzzing noise is coming from back of the set and not speakers, it most likely is the fan. There are forums that say u can use compressed air to try and clean out the debris...but we found it was only a temporary solution and buying the fan was worth it! I recommend you Google "sony buzzing... » Read More I'm not sure. Our tv was not making any noise. It simply would shut off. After looking online at different forums, I was able to determine I needed a fan replacement by the number of times the red light near power button would blink. The fan fixed our problem and tv does not shut off anymore. If your buzzing noise is coming from back of the set and not speakers, it most likely is the fan. There are forums that say u can use compressed air to try and clean out the debris...but we found it was only a temporary solution and buying the fan was worth it! I recommend you Google "sony buzzing noise" to see what others say. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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My inline Panasonic 30NLF1 exhaust fan is extremely low noise. I have to strain to hear it. I should have added a small light to show when it is on.Buy the highest CFM you can afford.
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I have no idea since mine doesn't squeak. There's a humming sound when it goes on but that's the fan. Is it the fan that's making that noise? sorry I can't be of more help.
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Hello Debby, The short answer to that is no, I have had two of these PW3500s and apart from the cooling fan which is very quite they make no noise, even on full load.John.
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Yes - I just bought one - got it on Friday, today's Sunday and I hear incessant camera noise and the unit itself just doesn't have loud enough playback. Haven't found a way to increase volume through the editing process.
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Michael...Thank you very much for your input - this helps. I know there are xbr4's out there with no fan noise from reading countless reviews. Maybe the third one will be the charm(?) Can I ask where & when you purchased yours? I'm wondering if the ones with later production dates have better fans. Is the Panasonic you're referring to a Plasma? Our living room is pretty bright, especially in the summer months.Also thanks for your comments regarding the Samsung models. We were hesitant on the 71 because of the glossy screen & I've read a few other comments regarding "shadow effect". Thanks again!!! Michael...Thank you very much for your input - this helps. I know there are xbr4's out there with no fan noise from reading countless reviews. Maybe the third one will be the charm(?) Can I ask where & when you purchased yours? I'm wondering if the ones with later production dates have better fans. Is the Panasonic you're referring to a Plasma? Our living room is pretty bright, especially in the summer months.Also thanks for your comments regarding the Samsung models. We were hesitant on the 71 because of the glossy screen & I've read a few other comments regarding "shadow... » Read More Michael...Thank you very much for your input - this helps. I know there are xbr4's out there with no fan noise from reading countless reviews. Maybe the third one will be the charm(?) Can I ask where & when you purchased yours? I'm wondering if the ones with later production dates have better fans. Is the Panasonic you're referring to a Plasma? Our living room is pretty bright, especially in the summer months.Also thanks for your comments regarding the Samsung models. We were hesitant on the 71 because of the glossy screen & I've read a few other comments regarding "shadow effect". Thanks again!!! « Show Less
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Thanks,I called to Sony to get my setup mike replaced and while at it, I asked about this. He gave the same explanation. Putting 4.5 in Bluray today. Nice toys !
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When I took the fan out of storage this month, cleaned it and used it for the first time of the season, I noticed a tiny squeak at a certain point at the rotation. My husband took care of that and now it's as quiet as ever.
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I do not hear any fan noise what so ever. It was a good decision to buy after looking and reading about them for years.
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I saw on Sony forum that some of the buyers of the product, got those issues.The administrator of the forum, suggested to take it the repair....So there's definetly something ronh with it.
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I have a brand new Sony KDL-37W5500 that has the same problem: backlight "whine" when the screen is predominantly dark. I have tried all possible backlight levels and the problem persists on all of them (but setting 2 minimizes it). When I have the volume low at night this whine cuts through and is VERY noticeable.I have emailed Sony customer support about it - if it can't be fixed I will look elsewhere for a TV...
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Dear M. L. Jackson, thanks for taking the time to respond. Is your XBR4 a 40, 46, or 52 inch? This is a real enigma: I've seen a few posts that complained about the fan noise on the xbr4. Perhaps it is specific to a certain size screen. Thanks, Bob Dorsett