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Bronze Member Username: Jeremy_m70
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Post Number: 24
Registered: Sep-06
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| Posted on Friday, March 09, 2007 - 03:30 pm: |
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Max,
I haven't had a popping sound but that sound file you sent me awhile back is 100% copy of what my 50" was doing. I first noticed mine while watching a DVD. I can say 100% that mine is caused by the TV itself because after I turned off the TV sound option and ran the audio cables directly to the surround sound receiver I no longer had a problem. Orginally, I had the audio running from the satellite receiver to the TV to the surround to help with the audio/picture lag. The distorted sound came through my surround also when I done this. My surround sound is an older RCA model and doesn't allow me to set a delay so that the sound would sync with the TV picture. Therefore, I'm 100% sure the TV itself is the problem, atleast in my case!!! |
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Bronze Member Username: Jeremy_m70
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Post Number: 25
Registered: Sep-06
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| Posted on Friday, March 09, 2007 - 03:35 pm: |
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Max,
I forgot to say the sound problem happened with satellite, off-air ant, dvd, and my xbox 360 when I had audio running to tv before surround sound and I believe I would happen to any input running to our TV's. |
New member Username: Max_w
Post Number: 5
Registered: Dec-06
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| Posted on Friday, March 09, 2007 - 05:26 pm: |
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Jeremy, I'm sure you're right about the main sound issue, I've had it with both my RCA DLP's although less so with the 61 inch. RCA certainly thought it was their problem when I complained and they tried unsuccessfully to have it fixed. That's when they offered to replace the 50 inch with a 61 inch. That was July 2005 and I was told they had no 50 inch of the same model, but now in retrospect I wonder if it was because they KNEW that model was a dog and the 61 inch was more reliable. It did succeed in getting me off RCA's back until their warranty expired three months later. My serviceman said since the replacement was new it would have the full 12 month RCA warranty but I never got to test them on that so I don't know if RCA would have honored that or not. The one time I did need service (defective remote control) I dealt directly with Best Buy and they mailed the new remote to me.
As for the popping sounds, at first I feared there was a short in the TV somewhere and it was alarming. Then I learned that changing channels would sometimes make it go away and when it got really bad I'd turn the TV off and sometimes would reboot it. I noticed the popping on all inputs but discovered that as long as the cable was physically connected to the TV it could happen. Only when the cable inputs were physically removed would they stop so I was pretty sure that pointed to some kind of problem with our cable. The recent recording of the popping sounds on a DVD cinched my belief, I am positive now it's a cable issue although it does appear harmless. The fact it happens much less often with the 61 inch tells me it has something to do with how the TV interacts with cable but I am convinced the source is the cable company.
One thing I've noticed about the 61 inch is that it is very quiet when booting up. Unless the room is very quiet I don't hear it at all and know it's on only by the blue power light and menu. The DVR makes more noise than the TV. Maybe somehow RCA got some of the issues involved in the 50 inch cured in the 61 inch?
For those who didn't see my earlier post from months ago, the two models I've had are the HD50LPW162 and the HD61LPW165. |
Bronze Member Username: Cheneyp
CT
Post Number: 25
Registered: Oct-05
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| Posted on Saturday, March 10, 2007 - 04:26 pm: |
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"One oddity I learned about my unit is that if the power is interrupted while the set is on, it will remember that state and come back on when power is restored. That's a good thing to remember if anyone has an extended power outage when the TV was on. I'm curious if Frank or someone else can shed some light on that subject, would it be better to pull the plug on the set until after power is restored or should it be left in? If the owner is gone when the power is restored then the TV would be on until someone could turn it off. I'm wondering if that was programmed into the set by design and, if so, why? I double checked and my TV was not set to turn on automatically after an outage and I've been through other outages when the set was off and it stayed off upon restoration of the power so I'm curious."
Max - I had this issue with my 50W42 set where we had a power outage and the TV came on when power was restored. Note that the set was off and it came on when power returned! Luckily, we had only been out of the house for about an hour when this happened. Glad it didn't happen the first day of a two week vacation! There is a menu setting (don't remember where) that gives you the option of what action to take when power is restored after a power outage - I selected "Off". I think the default is either its original state or "ON" when power is restored. Hopefully your RCA has a similar menu.... |
Silver Member Username: Jumpback
Post Number: 127
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Saturday, March 10, 2007 - 04:57 pm: |
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Frank...
Surely, your nose grew a foot whilst you wrote, "RCA DLP are not that much of a problem!"
If ever a part showed up in a month for anyone of my RCA televisions, I would have done cartwheels. Three to four months were the norm and usually after that time RCA would fess up and declare, "We have performed a 'World Wide' search" and no part was found. I have sinced determined RCA's World Wide Search consists of them opening a window and shouting, "Are there any parts out there?"
You speculate we must be in areas where no service from RCA techs are available. Well, I happen to live in the Dallas/Ft.Worth area. Not small by any means. There is a list of names that RCA will provide for service..ONE HALF OF THESE DO NOT WORK ON RCA PRODUCTS. Probably for the same reason very few big box stores or tv retailers do not even carry RCA televisions.
You also wonder how hard it must be to diagnose a problem with 5 (supposed) items in a DLP. Well, it must be damn hard since every repair person who stumbled into my abode started the diagnosis discussion with, "It could be the lamp, but then again it could be the ballast, then again it could be the light engine, or maybe its the board". It was always a guessing game which ended up waiting months on end for parts.
Picture tube?? The offer to protect my picture tube came from RCA just prior to the warranty coming up for expiration. I did not know there wasnt any picture tube. And I guess RCA doesnt know either. I called them at the time and said I am interested in purchasing an extended warranty on the entire set and they said that was not possible just for the tube.
Forgive me for not feeling "Thankful" that I was subjected to the horror show known as RCA. |
New member Username: Max_w
Post Number: 6
Registered: Dec-06
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| Posted on Saturday, March 10, 2007 - 09:03 pm: |
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Cheneyp, after power was restored I checked my menu to see if I'd accidentally toggled the feature to have it come on after the restoration of power and it was toggled off so I'm guessing it's something with the memory, it remembers being on and that is the state to which it will return if power is interrupted.
My power outage was during cold weather and by the time the power company fixed the problem the temperature inside my home was 60 degrees and I'd already made up my mind I was NOT going to turn on the TV until the temperature returned to normal. I didn't figure that would matter much but figured to not subject the TV to running in cooler than normal temperatures as a precaution. It was a genuine surprise to see the TV had come on by itself and I guess the cooler temperatures made no difference, which is nice to know.
I still sometimes have a slight flickering problem as if the contrast is being rapidly toggled back and forth one notch. So far I've not been able to find any common denominator for why it is happening other than it does appear to be the TV and not one of the components. It seldom lasts long so given my experience with the poor quality of RCA replacement parts I've decided to not request a service call unless it gets worse. Maybe when the bulb eventually dies and is replaced it will go away but I'm not counting on that. I'm hoping to get another good year or so out of this thing and then go with a Samsung or another brand after VERY CAREFULLY researching other users' experiences and ratings. No matter how long the current set performs, I will NOT buy another RCA product. Even if it performs perfectly that’ll be one out of three RCA’s that has. The 50 inch I originally bought as well as a 13 inch received as a gift were duds. Now if someone wants to GIVE me one, sure I’ll take it, but no way will I lay out good money for one ever again. It’s sad too because I’m an older guy and can remember when RCA was considered top of the line in quality and value. |
Bronze Member Username: Jeremy_m70
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Post Number: 26
Registered: Sep-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 11:13 am: |
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Hello every again,
I had a mistake on a post for March 9 2007
"From my research, the Thomson (RCA) office is located in the Sandiego area inwhich the BBB office @ www.sandiego.bbb.org/ handles the complaints for our manufactor."
Corrected Manufactor office is in Indianapolis, IN listed as Thomson Inc (Thomson Consumer Electronics). The listed company as Thomson (RCA) in San Diego handles (Photographic Equipment & Supplies - Retail). Sorry for the mistake. When filing a complaint the the words i have above in (---) did not appear. Sorry if this has caused someone a problem. |
Bronze Member Username: Turbo15479
Post Number: 73
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 01:17 pm: |
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MaxW,
I do not mean to post something in here that does not belong but I think this does. If you ae going to buy anothr brand do not buy a JVC. The bulbs are not lasting as long as thy should plus some other problems. There is a thread as big as the RCA thread about them. There is one person on thee that says they are the best but everyone else is having problems. Makes you wonder who he works for. Samsung seems to be good although I cannot tell you this through experience. The have a model HL-S5697W out that has no bulb, it uses Led's. The price has come down and I a looking at that model. I hope nobody gets mad because of this post, I am just trying to forewarn someone of a bad product. Bob |
New member Username: Max_w
Post Number: 7
Registered: Dec-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 01:38 pm: |
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Bob, thanks for posting that info. My RCA is still working so I will postpone replacement until it fails and can't be easily repaired. As far as a replacement brand goes, I have no experience with JVC so will take your word on it. Phillips is another brand I personally avoid due to problems with one of their smaller sets a few years ago. And a satellite tech friend of mine says Sony isn't what it's cracked up to be on TVs although he thinks their camcorder products are okay. That kind of narrows down my choices.
Another friend bought a 56 inch Samsung DLP at Christmas and he is happy with it so far. If its good performance continues over a long period of time I think that will cinch it as far as Samsung is concerned. I also think my next TV will be an LCD. My overall experience with DLPs hasn't been good so I doubt I buy another of any brand.
By the way, I found this site last night:
http://www.netnoise.com/boycott_rca/rcabook2007-8.html
RCA's popularity continues to grow!!!! |
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New member Username: Rcaidiot
Post Number: 4
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Saturday, March 17, 2007 - 12:37 pm: |
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Hi all,
Here is my latest and hopefully last update. Sooner than expected, I had a message from a local service center that my new TV had arrived and I needed to call to set up a delivery time. Well, that delivery came yesterday, so I am back up and running.
With the exception of the long wait (2 months) and the numerous phone calls I had to make, I am pretty satisfied (at least right now). I feel fortunate to have only waited 2 months after hearing many of your posts.
So, I will keep my fingers crossed and take all precautions I can to make this set last. I'm almost afraid to turn it on, and when it's on, I'm afraid to turn it off. Not the way I should be enjoying HD, right?.
Well, good luck to the rest of you who have had horrible RCA experiences - unfortunately, I feel that I may be posting back here sooner that I want to.
RCAidiot. |
New member Username: John_holmes
Post Number: 1
Registered: Mar-07
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| Posted on Sunday, March 18, 2007 - 12:09 am: |
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HI, I'm new on this site. I appreciate the quality of the posts and topics on this site.
Does anyone have a lamp to sell or have advice where to purchase one? I am looking for RCA DLP LAMP.
thanks |
Bronze Member Username: Jeremy_m70
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Post Number: 27
Registered: Sep-06
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| Posted on Sunday, March 18, 2007 - 01:33 am: |
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RCA idiot, Congrats on new tv. Hope everything works out.
John, What model do you have?? Look on TV for the Service Model Number sticker. Take note of model and lamp type. My model has the actual part number on the lamp housing also. Hopefully it is a lamp that you can actual find. I bought mine on ebay alot cheaper (1/3)than RCA sells them for (When they have them ofcourse). |
New member Username: John_holmes
Post Number: 2
Registered: Mar-07
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| Posted on Sunday, March 18, 2007 - 10:33 am: |
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I am looking for the lamp part # 260962. I have the HD61LPW42 (HD61LPW42YX6).
I have looked on Ebay, just checking here first. I have always found better prices and parts from forums. I'm on several Truck forums which are invaluable when purchasing and installing mods.
thanks again |
New member Username: Watyylxx
Post Number: 2
Registered: Nov-06
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| Posted on Sunday, March 18, 2007 - 11:41 am: |
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Hi John Holmes,
You can find the lamp on ebay. My user name is: watyylxx.
I am selling the lamps for all RCA brand.
Thanks. |
New member Username: John_holmes
Post Number: 3
Registered: Mar-07
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| Posted on Sunday, March 18, 2007 - 12:15 pm: |
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Charles, thanks. I purchased one a minute ago from you:
290094097821 |
New member Username: Helimd
Post Number: 3
Registered: Mar-07
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| Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 01:48 am: |
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First, thanks to Jumpback for his input. I've just installed a new color wheel and.......the problem still exists. Jump, you were right. The uncommanded picture on/off has now taken a different turn. Perhaps the power supply caps are the problem, as was stated on a previous post. Where are they located, and is this a part that could be replaced easily? Thanks |
New member Username: Helimd
Post Number: 5
Registered: Mar-07
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| Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 10:05 am: |
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Good morning, everyone
One of the things I forgot to mention in my original post concerned the bulb. Several months ago I replaced the bulb, and the set has never been the same. The warm-up time has increased, it makes a bit more noise, etc. I'm now wondering if the bulb could be defective. With no filament, could the bulb have a defect that would allow it to start up, stop, start, stop, and so on? Any thoughts? I'm about ready to throw in the towel and part this thing out. |
Bronze Member Username: Jagtech
Lethbridge,
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Post Number: 12
Registered: Nov-06
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| Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 11:39 am: |
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Well, I've just finished going through the power supply, suspecting bad caps. All power supply voltages are exactly as listed on the troubleshooting voltage charts, so looks like the problem is elsewhere. Can anyone tell me what the "TCO" is, as referred to in the schematics?
Its not getting the "lamp enable" feed from the light engine to the ballast board, so will pursue that next. Probably just chasing my tail, tho.... |
New member Username: Drifters13
Post Number: 1
Registered: Mar-07
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| Posted on Monday, March 26, 2007 - 01:03 pm: |
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Hi all.
While looking for info on my RCA HD61LPW163YX2 ,I came across this site. Thought I give it a try. So heres my RCA story. The lamp popped after 2+ years must be well over 4000 hours. Found a replacement osram lamp 265103 w/o housing the only differance is the arc gap 1.3 on replacement 1.0 on orignal, the lamp gurru said it doesnt matter and the higher gap would burn cooler , OK, seemed fine, 35 days later the set trys to start the lamp light dim and shuts down and does the 5 flash dance thing. It repeats this again ,again. Pulled the lamp it had a small blister on the filament sent it back under warranty as defective, I hope. My question is .Could this be a ballast/power supply problem? Where mite I locate the ballast part# /or part if needed for this set.
Thank
Mike |
New member Username: Kito2112
Post Number: 10
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 - 09:25 am: |
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Charles,
Do you carry the bulb for an RCA HD61THW263? I believe it's a 265109, If I remember right off the top of my head. I can't seem to find a replacement bulb for my extra housing and they want almost $500 for a new lamp assembly. |
New member Username: Jtherron
Post Number: 4
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 - 12:14 pm: |
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Hi all,
Thought I would post a quick update. Been out of the country for a work trip, but as you know I returned the bulb to RCA and my TV still doesn't work. My closest service center for the TV is about 45 mi. away, in a town much smaller than mine (odd). RCA told me to ring them, and they told me that I would have to pay a per-mile charge for them to come to me, as I was out of the service area. He said to ring RCA first and tell them that info and see if they would foot the charge. I called RCA and they said that the Customer Relations Dept. would have to approve the repair and they would call me in the next couple of days. That was last Thursday, so now I'm waiting for the call. If I don't hear anything back by tomorrow, I'm going to call again to check up on the status.
Interesting note, the service center guy was cool and told me that my TV model (HD50LPW175) has been over half of his service calls (he services the Atlanta area as well). He said he hoped I bought the extended warranty from Best Buy (I didn't, it was over $500), because he just didn't see these TVs lasting long. He said he has had lots of communication with RCA and is trying to just get these models replaced instead of fixed because of all the troubles. Hopefully he'll help me out. He said that the 'lamp repositioning' was BS! He also said that the ballast and light engine were most of the troubles, and that he hasn't seen the power supply/capacitor issue. Anyways, I'll keep everyone updated. Hope you all are having a good week (and actually get to use your TVs)! |
Bronze Member Username: Jeremy_m70
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Post Number: 28
Registered: Sep-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 - 10:36 pm: |
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Josh,
About the "lamp repositioning", was your serviceman told to try this by RCA or was my information from my serviceman a fluke thing?? RCA denied what was told to me by my serviceman. I'm wondering what part of the "lamp repositioning was BS" the fact that it don't work or if RCA is telling them to do this?? Also what service center are you using, i'm 1 1/2 hour from atlanta and my service centers service is about as good as RCA's customer service. I'm looking to hear back from the BBB about my trouble soon, maybe I will get something resolved and I might need a "Good Repair Service Center".
Interesting note, my service center claims to service the Atlanta area also, and claims to have only replaced 5 light-engines (A1l Brands)last year, one of which being mine. I also told him that the HD50LPW175 has been having alot of problems and he more-or-less laughed like i'm the only one with these problems with this model?!?!!? I was in BestBuy in Chattanooga TN, last weekend and was told that this model has been a major problem and they thought the model should have been recalled. After 7 of the last 9 months watching TV in the bedroom I purchased a Sony 60" 1080i for the same price as the RCA and got a 750 dollar gift card because it was the floor model. I went to purchase the Sammy but for 500 bucks less and the giftcard, plus the 2 yr part warrenty I couldn't resist. It has been the floor model for 4 months so I know it has already lasted longer than my RCA (lol). I couldn't be happier unless I bought it and not the RCA!!!!! |
New member Username: Somersfun
Post Number: 1
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 - 11:49 pm: |
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I have watched this forum since my HD50LPW175 went out Jan. 15, 2007, after only 8 months. Went the same route as everyone else. I will spare you the grim details since it is the same as everyone else. However, my tip for everyone is this, once I contacted the Indiana Better Business Bureau and the New Jersey Attorney Generals Office for Consumer Affairs(state where I live), things happened. I went to the Indiana BBB because that is where the warranty was registered. A week and a half after I made these contacts, I called RCA and they immediately offered a new set. I was stunned. On March 17th, three months after the old set went dead, I had a replacement. It is a Scenium 50". All is good for now. The odd thing is that this new set takes the same lamp as the old set which a "global search" for two and a half months could not locate. I am done with RCA products of any kind. If this set goes down, I will not fight with them again. I will buy from another company. Thanks for all of the good information that is posted on this site. It helped me fight the fight. |
New member Username: Helimd
Post Number: 6
Registered: Mar-07
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| Posted on Thursday, March 29, 2007 - 01:22 pm: |
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Hello, all
I just saw an EBay auction for an outfit in Ft. Smith, Arkansas that will rebuild your light engine. I have tried for a couple of days to contact them, with no luck. Anybody have any dealings with these folks? Any knowledge of other service people that will overhaul the light engines? Thanks
Mike Dye |
Silver Member Username: Jumpback
Post Number: 130
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Thursday, March 29, 2007 - 11:44 pm: |
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Jeremy,
Boy you brought back fond memories of watching tv in the bedroom. I swear every time I passed by the dead RCA in the living room it was laughing at me. |
New member Username: Watyylxx
Post Number: 3
Registered: Nov-06
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| Posted on Monday, April 02, 2007 - 11:43 am: |
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Greg Sarlo,
265109 is specially for infocus, I am sorry I can not source it.
Thanks,
Charles |
New member Username: Helimd
Post Number: 7
Registered: Mar-07
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| Posted on Friday, April 06, 2007 - 06:01 am: |
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Hello, everyone
Well, after a lengthy chat with a technician, we determined that a new inverter (circuit board behind the light assembly) would probably fix the problem I'm having with my set. I ordered the part, installed it last night, and .......problem still exists. It cycles on and off without any input from me.
However, I wanted to find out if anybody had access to a service manual for an HD61LPW42. I noticed a couple of things last night that I hadn't seen before. First, when the set powers down, the green power light flashes 5 times. Also, when the set powers up, also uncommanded, it returns to the Antenna A input, versus the HD setting where I had left it.
Ideas, anyone? |
New member Username: Ed_littell
Post Number: 2
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| Posted on Sunday, April 08, 2007 - 07:32 pm: |
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Michael I am having the same problem with the power on and off. I have a 50LPW42 which should be the same parts as your 61. Screen lights up and color wheel screams. I was hopeing that a new color wheel would take care of the problem. From what you are saying it might be some other problem. I hope some one in here can point us both in the right direction. |
New member Username: Helimd
Post Number: 8
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| Posted on Monday, April 09, 2007 - 07:05 am: |
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Good morning, Ed
Sorry you're having these problems, too. I think it's safe to say that most of the ongoing problems involving these RCA sets can be blamed on a couple of different items. As somebody else stated, they are very simple TV's.
I replaced my color wheel for two reasons. First, it was making a lot of noise. It also is one of the easier items to change out. Now, availability is another issue. I finally found a company in Florida that had them in stock and I installed it a few days later. Noise went away but the uncommanded shutdown still existed.
Just for everyone's information....when I first took the inspection cover off my set, the one thing that became very apparent was the condition of the inside case. These things are dust magnets! I live clean, or so I thought. It took me an hour just to clean out the case so I could work on this beast. Could this cause enough heat buildup to shorten the component life? I would surely think so. Install some mesh over the vents or just plan on doing some annual maintenance on the inner case to extend the life on your set. Not just RCA's, but all of the big DLP's.
To give you an update; today (Monday) I am going to have a service tech come out and tell me what to do about this POS. If we can't come up with an inexpensive solution to this problem, I will be going into the parts business immediately. Included in this sale will be a brand new color wheel, bulb, inverter, and several other used, but servicable, parts. I'll be in touch. Wish me luck with the tech.
MD |
New member Username: Helimd
Post Number: 9
Registered: Mar-07
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| Posted on Monday, April 09, 2007 - 01:40 pm: |
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Greetings,
Just got off the phone with the RCA tech rep who, aside from being impatient, was helpful. It turns out that the five flashes displayed on the power button are an indicator of a lamp problem. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I always thought that a lamp worked, or it didn't. No middle ground. Boy, was I wrong.
So, I just ordered a new lamp, again. Let's see what happens in a few days. I'll keep everybody posted.
MD |
New member Username: Ed_littell
Post Number: 3
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| Posted on Monday, April 09, 2007 - 06:13 pm: |
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Hey Michael
LAMP PROBLEM?????? I always thought that if the lamp lit that all was good!? My shut down problem started several months after I replaced my lamp with one of the Philips with the 1.0 arc I got from ebay. It would run for hours before cycleing of then on again. Now it lasts minutes and will cycle on and off as long as the power is on. Lamp lites and I get a good picture every time. It just cycles off so soon its a pain to even try to watch. If it is just a simple lamp problem I would be very interested to know about it. In frustration I have moved my DLP to the basement so I don't have to look at it in the living room any more. Also if you know of a good source for lamps and a color wheel let me know. I am not going to throw a lot of cash at that monster. hehehe
thanks Ed |
Bronze Member Username: Robertsmu
Post Number: 13
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| Posted on Monday, April 09, 2007 - 06:28 pm: |
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It's important to carefully match the arc gap when selecting replacement lamps. There is a difference between 1.0 and 1.3 in the operation of the lamp. The "lamp guru" is incorrect stating there is no difference, as the current has to jump across the arc to spark the lamp and a bigger gap means that it is harder to do that (especially when the circuitry has been designed to bridge a 1.0 gap)
If the gap is the same, then it most likely is not the culprit to cycling. You may want to inspect your lamp for cracks, defects or other anomalies. |
New member Username: Helimd
Post Number: 10
Registered: Mar-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 08:40 am: |
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Good morning,
In response to Ed's question, I found the color wheel at Express Repair Center in Miami. They had just gotten some in stock when I ordered mine a couple of weeks ago. Hope that helps.
Robert, the lamp that I bought to replace my original was the same exact part number as the original. Now, the tech that I spoke to yesterday informed me that some of the lamps that are circulating around are, in fact, rejects from the factory that were purchased, in bulk, as scrap. Apparently the folks that build the lamps have a different acceptance criteria than some of the other vendors that are selling them. So, how do you tell the difference? The technician I talked with said that the only way to ensure that the lamp you have is a quality one is to purchase it from RCA. I really have a hard time believing that but......... We'll see how this next lamp works out. At least I have the guarantee that it can be returned for a full refund if my problems don't go away. I'll let you know. Later
MD |
New member Username: Scrappy_2000
Any town,
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| Posted on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 01:33 pm: |
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I wil be changing the color wheel on a rca HD61LPW42 in a few days I got mine from the same place listed in the above post. I have changed the bulb and the ballast and am hoping the color wheel is not a problem. I have looked for the last hour or so and can not find any info on the procedure. Please help. |
Bronze Member Username: Helimd
Post Number: 11
Registered: Mar-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 10:30 pm: |
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It's a fairly straightforward procedure. Just remember that you're going to need a Torx screwdriver to remove the three screws. The color wheel is just in front of the lamp assembly and will involve unplugging two leads and removing the 3 screws. An important note here...remove the bottom screw last and pull the color wheel out slowly with the screw still in the mounting hole. I made the mistake of removing the bottom screw first and it fell into the long light tube. Needless to say, it was a bittch getting that screw out of the light tube.
Anyway, once you get the wheel out, you'll notice a small circuit board attached. Remove that board and install it on the new color wheel. Then just install the wheel, being careful to not scratch the wheel itself during installation. Plug in the leads, install the back cover, and you're set. Good luck
MD |
New member Username: Scrappy_2000
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 07:31 am: |
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Thanks it seems simple Your post will sure help. |
Bronze Member Username: Helimd
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Registered: Mar-07
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| Posted on Thursday, April 12, 2007 - 12:32 am: |
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Hello, again
Amazingly, replacing the bulb solved my problems with the set. I'm having a real tough time believing this. Two weeks ago, I was ready to turn this thing into an aquarium, but after spending quite a bit of dough on parts, I am happy. Just watched a HiDef Law and Order and am impressed, as I was two years ago when this set was new.
So, be careful when purchasing a new lamp. As I mentioned in an earlier post, the rumor was that some of these so-called "new" lamps on EBay are not what they're cracked up to be. Mine lasted less than two months. Talk to Dan at DLP Lamp Source in San Diego if you are in need of a lamp. Great guy to work with, and he'll let you return the lamp if it doesn't solve the problem. At least he gave me that deal. Good luck to all. I'll keep monitoring the posts in the event I can be of assistance.
MD |
New member Username: Trifics
Portland,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 1
Registered: Apr-07
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| Posted on Thursday, April 12, 2007 - 01:56 am: |
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Wow! I can't believe I found a website about the 50" RCA Scenium DLP. Tonight we experienced our first problem. The on light is on, sound is coming through our stereo system, but there is no picture. We can't get the set to turn off. We keep pushing the button on the set, and on the remote, and nothing. We have tried to manually reset it by disconnecting the electrical. But still nothing. We purchased this for Christmas 2005, but never connected it until last March. No kids in the house, just two adults, so it hasn't been overly used.
We cannot figure out why it won't turn off. The bulb can't be the problem. There must be some link between the set staying on and no picture.
I purchased this at Costo. After reading all your comments I guess I shouldn't have bought it. There was no offer for extended insurance on the set. I can't afford a repair bill at this time.
Any suggestion as to what the problem might be, or what I should do. I appreciate it.
Tom in Portland, OR |
New member Username: Ron_in_illinois
Loami,
IL
U.S.
Post Number: 7
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Friday, April 13, 2007 - 08:41 pm: |
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Well, it has been a while since I was on the forum. I have had my replacement HD61LPW175 for just about sixteen months. When I got up this morning (Friday the 13th, I know) I found all the display lights on. After a few minutes they would blink 5 times then stay on. This means the lamp needs replacing. When I got home from work I put the new lamp I bought when RCA replaced my old set with this one in, plugged it back in, and lo and behold, the lights blinked 5 times then stayed on solid. My first RCA DLP I had for about 19 months - 3 of which it was down (with a lot of phone calls between me, the service people, and RCA) before RCA admitted they couldn't supply the parts to fix it and would replace it (with another RCA DLP of course). I am NOT going thru that BS again! I just went out to Best Buy and bought a new Sony SXRD and the 4 year service warranty. They will deliver it Sunday and haul the trash, I mean the old set, away. I am through with RCA / Thompson electric products. |
Bronze Member Username: Kito2112
Post Number: 11
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Monday, April 16, 2007 - 02:29 am: |
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Tom in Portland- Costco is the best place you could have bought this set. Their return policy is basically "no questions asked". Take it back and get a new one!
BTW, I lived in PTD and shopped at the Costco there myself...you should have no problem. |
Silver Member Username: Jumpback
Post Number: 131
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Thursday, April 19, 2007 - 10:21 am: |
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Ron, Just in case you havent tossed your latest RCA you might call RCA and get a refund in lieu of yet one more DLP replacement destined to malfunction.
I had three replacement sets in a four year span and finally could not take it anymore and demanded a refund. How this company can stay in business is beyond me.
I have got to say, even after having my Samsung for almost a year flawlessly working, I still have chills every time I hit the 'On' button or 'Off' button or there is a Direct TV interruption. The time I spent with RCA on the phone and the almost one year time frame where I had an dead RCA set staring me in the face has made me nervous where TV's are concerned. |
New member Username: Ron_in_illinois
Loami,
IL
U.S.
Post Number: 8
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Friday, April 20, 2007 - 03:23 pm: |
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Jumpback - It is too late. Best Buy has already hauled the trash out. I had no place to store it while trying to deal with RCA. Besides, I just didn't want to put up with their BS. I just consider it a lesson learned. I did get about 2 and a half years of viewing for my money. |
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