When do you know to replace the bulb? I owned the TV over 6 years- sometime it seems like it is not brilliant / glares from my ceiling lights - ????
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The bulbs are 29 bucks on amazon. Mines lasted for 3 yrs or so before needing 1st change. The power light will be red and you will have sound only. No pic. But the screwns was dull and dim for like 1 year before it went out
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We've had this exact TV for more than 6 years too, and finally had to replace our bulb a month ago. Like you, our picture started getting dim and we waited - within a week, we had no picture. (next time, we won't wait) We did research on bulb replacement and buying options, and concluded that the best way to go (for us) was to spend the money on an authentic replacement bulb. So we ordered the bulb kit directly from Mitsu parts. It came within a few days and the removal/install directions were clear - you need to be very careful handling these bulbs. In the end, OUR OLD TV IS LIKE NEW!! We love our TV! (and so does everyone else) We've had this exact TV for more than 6 years too, and finally had to replace our bulb a month ago. Like you, our picture started getting dim and we waited - within a week, we had no picture. (next time, we won't wait) We did research on bulb replacement and buying options, and concluded that the best way to go (for us) was to spend the money on an authentic replacement bulb. So we ordered the bulb kit directly from Mitsu parts. It came within a few days and the removal/install directions were clear - you need to be very careful handling these bulbs. In the end, OUR OLD TV IS LIKE NEW!! We... » Read More We've had this exact TV for more than 6 years too, and finally had to replace our bulb a month ago. Like you, our picture started getting dim and we waited - within a week, we had no picture. (next time, we won't wait) We did research on bulb replacement and buying options, and concluded that the best way to go (for us) was to spend the money on an authentic replacement bulb. So we ordered the bulb kit directly from Mitsu parts. It came within a few days and the removal/install directions were clear - you need to be very careful handling these bulbs. In the end, OUR OLD TV IS LIKE NEW!! We love our TV! (and so does everyone else) « Show Less
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If the picture gets darker and is less bright, then it is time to change the bulb! I had my TV for eight years and I am on my 2nd bulb!
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It is time for a new bulb! It will make a difference on the picture and be bright when it start's up!
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Get a new TV, this model will start to have flashing pixels soon after operating for that many years, it's a problem with the TI DSP chip. Plasma TV's are far superior and take up less space.
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The TV itself will tell you. You wil get a flashing RED light on the control panel.
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May ask for a refund due to that it was only a month ago. When I replace our TV Lamp we got a good lamp for the TV and still working today. I think they may have send a bad lamp they should send you a lamp for free and give your money back due to information you give me for good customer service. Sorry to hear that. Here is a customer number for amazon live person to talk to U.S. and Canada: 1-866-216-1072Spanish Support: 866-749-7538
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I have a 50 inch Sony - The picture was getting darker as time went by... I told my husband.. I think it's the bulb.. he didn't believe me... then the picture went completely... guess what... it was the bulb... and the tv has been working fine since. Hope this helps.
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Did you go into your TV menu and reset the Lamp/ You have to let the TV know that you installed a new lamp. That should fix the problem as the TV should have a "time" when the lamp should be replaced and I don't think they are very accurate.
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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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Might be the bulb. Had alotta trouble with that t.v. big waste very expensive to fix and maintain. Pisses me off that they get away selling such sub par stuff at premium rates. Hope its just the bulb good luck
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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.
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You need to go through the TV menu and reset the bulb piece. I can't remember exactly where it was or what it said but when you put in a new bulb you basically reset the timer to tell you when you need a new one. The timer is based on how many hours the TV is on.
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Color problems with TV's that I've seen are typically caused by a problem with the LCD screen or it's controller. Usually when the bulb is bad it just dimms or fails to light up at all.
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depends on how much you pay. The higher priced bulbs can carry up to 180 warranty. I would go for the bargain and be done with it. I bought two the last time and my first is still going strong. Be sure to reset your tv after installation so it knows you have a new bulb.
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Last bulb that I had in the TV was a replacement bulb too, It lasted 4 years and just started to fade so I replaced it ( app. 4 years then ).
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So, mine has started doing the same thing. It has been months since I replaced mine and it is just now flickering. My guess is that the bulb is just cheaply made and not a true Factory bulb. For as cheap as the bulb was I wouldn't expect much over a year out of it but the flickering is pretty annoying. I don't know of a fix other than getting a new bulb.
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I would recommend you make sure you are using the eco mode. I got over 4300 hours out of my lamp (bought it in 2011 and it's my only "tv")and it didn't even go bad. I knew i was gonna be gone for over a year so I changed the bulb for my wife. I bought a cheaper one just to check and so far it has over 1700 hours on it. might be worth a shot. make sure when you install the lamp you don't touch I the glass with your fingers. Epson Replacement Lamp For Pc/hc 6100/6500ub 7100/7500ub
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I've never had this problem. I would suggest to check your connected wires and make sure nothing is loose. They only issue I've had with the TV is there are parts of the screen now but have no back lighting in the room showing certain colors come on the screen you can see a distortion not in the picture but the back light inside TV but I've had the TV for over 5 years and it does get used a lot I've had problems also with when I would change from ps3 back to the TV there would bea picture but no sound that has happened a few times for or had to do to rectify it was just turn the TV off and turn it back on again sorry I couldn't be more help I've never had this problem. I would suggest to check your connected wires and make sure nothing is loose. They only issue I've had with the TV is there are parts of the screen now but have no back lighting in the room showing certain colors come on the screen you can see a distortion not in the picture but the back light inside TV but I've had the TV for over 5 years and it does get used a lot I've had problems also with when I would change from ps3 back to the TV there would bea picture but no sound that has happened a few times for or had to do to rectify it was just turn the TV off and... » Read More I've never had this problem. I would suggest to check your connected wires and make sure nothing is loose. They only issue I've had with the TV is there are parts of the screen now but have no back lighting in the room showing certain colors come on the screen you can see a distortion not in the picture but the back light inside TV but I've had the TV for over 5 years and it does get used a lot I've had problems also with when I would change from ps3 back to the TV there would bea picture but no sound that has happened a few times for or had to do to rectify it was just turn the TV off and turn it back on again sorry I couldn't be more help « Show Less
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Mine did the same thing before it quit turning on completely. There's a part inside that is failing, and unless you are still under warranty it will cost more to fix it than it will to buy a new one. I ended up having to buy a new, different tv. I wish you luck but unfortunately you are probably going to need to purchase a new tv.
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It may be the lamp, but it sounds more like something else that is causing the TV to overheat. I had to replace a board in my DLP a few years ago when it did that - would have been expensive without insurance. If the light is blinking after the unit turns off, the sequence of blinks is sometimes an indicator of the problem, so check your manual. Good luck - may be cheaper to buy a new TV!
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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.