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Thread: Sharp Aquos Problems |
    
New member Username: Joshuaian
San Antonio,
Texas
USA
Post Number: 4
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Thursday, September 29, 2005 - 12:49 pm: |
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I just got a sharp aquos and it will not turn on. Unfortunaltely I got it from e-bay and it has no warranty. All I get is a red flashing power light and no picture. Anyone have any ideas or seen this before. Thanks |
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Greg Yacoub Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Thursday, October 13, 2005 - 01:24 am: |
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Yesterday morning I tried turning on my aquos. I heard the relay click, the power button then turned green followed by another click. At this point the power light started flashing red and of course no picture ever came up. Tried again in the early evening. It worked! Tried again this morning and same story... flashing power light and no picture. Tried it again in the evening and the damn thing came up just fine. Nothing in the manual about this symtom. Only thing I can think of is temperature. The mornings have been quite cool (around 65F) while the early evenings have been rather warm. If this is the reason, then I think my set is defective. If not, then maybe I have dirty power. Am using a lame surge protector and I know these systems are rather finicky when it comes to the AC feed. |
New member Username: Justfig
Maynardville,
TN
USA
Post Number: 2
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Sunday, November 06, 2005 - 09:23 pm: |
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I have a new 26" Aquos and in the manual it tell you what to do if the set does not power up. I quote "Press SYSTEM RESET if the TV does not operate after starting up." Also, under troubleshooting, it states that an increase in the internal temperature will cause a power problem. It says to make sure nothing is covering the vents. Not sure this helps but thought I'd mention it.
JF |
dondada73 Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 07:41 am: |
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i just bought a LC-32D4U a couple of weeks ago and i'm having picture resolution problems. broadcasts look blurry/pixalated. I've already had my HDTV cable box replaced,adjusted picture settings, Sharp replaced TV's system board, checked/replaced all cables and the image in my mind is still unacceptable for a $1600 TV. My old 27" JVC tube TV looks much better. anyone know what i may be missing here? |
Kevin in Menlo Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 01:41 pm: |
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I had a weird problem with my 32 inch Aquos (2 yr. old) turning on then off again with the flashing red. I traced it to a physical issue on the back of the set. My set was wall-mounted and if I tightened one of the wall mount screws that held the LCD to the wall mount too much the set would turn off - could hear the relay click off. I could also reproduce by pressing moderately hard (enough to depress the casing just a little) on a small area on the back of the set. Definitely worth trying - just play with area upper right mounting hole (I think that was the troublemaker). Ended up loosening the mounting screew and it runs fine now. |
New member Username: Ranpaco
San Cristobal,
Tachira
Venezuela
Post Number: 1
Registered: Dec-05
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| Posted on Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 08:22 pm: |
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Hi, I've the same problem, my aquos no turn on, only the damn red light is flashing , when I press the power button, red light is off about 10 seconds, and soon it flashing again. anyone resolve this problem?? |
New member Username: Silverguy
Post Number: 1
Registered: Dec-05
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| Posted on Monday, December 05, 2005 - 11:10 am: |
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Big cable card issues with Sharp Aquos! I bought 2 sets,LC32D4U & LC37D4U, mounted on wall, and had Comcast come out to install cable cards.
After six (6)!! service technicians & one sharp rep couldn't figure out how to get cable card to work, I threw in the towel and had the dealer take them back for Toshiba (coming tomorrow)Apparantley, there are issues that Sharp will not admit to. Anyone have same problem? |
New member Username: Chris1213453
Post Number: 1
Registered: Dec-05
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| Posted on Monday, December 05, 2005 - 06:32 pm: |
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hi,I have a Sharp Aquos lc-15b6u and on certin channels I get a blank,black rectangle appear on the bottom of the screen approx.4 inch by 8 inch ,it goes away during a commercial then reappears during the show,has this happened to anyone??? |
New member Username: Egbert82
Post Number: 2
Registered: Dec-05
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| Posted on Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 09:44 am: |
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Thread: Picture Quality Stinks w/HDTV cablebox
Eric Gregory Bert
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Username: Egbert82
Post Number: 1
Registered: Dec-05
Posted on Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 09:19 am:
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I recently purchased a 32 inch Sharp Aquos (32D6U). Once Cablevision installed the HD box, I noticed a couple that the picture quality on many channels (including some of the HD ones) was substandard. Often, the hotter colors (red, orange, pink, etc) were too hot. Women wearing lipstick would bleed into their face. Funny part is this does not occur in all channels - our FOX and ABC are bad, yet the NBC appears to be OK. All DVDs played do NOT have this problem. It also seems like the channel problem is worse at night (House looked orange!) I've tried to adjust the picture, but to no avail. I guess the question is, is it the TV or the cablebox?
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 08:59 am: |
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I just bought an LC26d6u aquos TV. Worked fine for 1 day, then the next morning it would power on, then go off imediately and the blue power LED blinks. Unplug it, or do a system reset, does the same thing. After 3 or 4 times of this it doesn't even try to power on and the LED just continues to flash.
I bought it on-line and so instead of retuning it I take it to a repair center. Still waiting to hear back. It's a Christmas gift for my wife, so it looks like I'll have to give her a picture of the TV instead. |
New member Username: Marciar
MINNESOTA
USA
Post Number: 1
Registered: Dec-05
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| Posted on Saturday, December 31, 2005 - 03:31 pm: |
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I have a Sharp Aquos LC 13E1U TV (2 yrs.)and am experiencing a black rectangle along the bottom of the screen. It appears on only about 5 channels. It comes on after the TV has been on a few minutes and does not go away.
Any suggestions! Thanks. |
New member Username: Anglebird
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jan-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 03, 2006 - 03:34 pm: |
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I have a Sharp 37" Lc37db5u tv only 2 months old. I'm experiencing destortion line on the bottom of the tv. This happens quiet frequently and is very noticable. These lines come and go and now I am disappointed with my purchase. Does anyone experience these horizonal lines? This even happen playing DVD's. |
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| Posted on Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 06:57 pm: |
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Angelbird, I have the same issue with my LC37DB5U purchased 5 days ago. A horizontal "line" occasionally appears about 1/4 from the bottom of the screen. I've only noticed it on signals into the Component inputs(XBox, DVD). My friend has the same tv with the same problem. |
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 03:55 pm: |
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For everyone that has a lower screen size Sharp LCD with the black box on 2/3 of the screen, STOP PRESSING BUTTONS ON YOUR REMOTE. You need to press the CC button over and over until it says OFF on your screen. Black box = Text mode ... RTFM (look it up if you dont know what RTFM means) |
Use Your Head Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 04:15 pm: |
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For all of you who have the "red lights flashin" you need to call Sharp and expect a wait time to hold for their repair department. They will take care of your problem for sure, but at the moment they are extremely busy and there is a hold time. The red lights flashing are a service indicator, something that you cant take care of in your home. |
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| Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 10:11 am: |
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just after getting a new 32" tv.problem with it is that every so often the picture freezes but i can still hear the volume in the back round.has anyone else had this probblem |
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| Posted on Friday, January 13, 2006 - 09:05 am: |
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Does anyone have a lcd with a cable card and gets all there channel line up?My Sharp 32d7u will not read the cable card.Cranston(cox cable) |
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| Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 02:04 pm: |
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We purchased a Sharp 26" Aquos which worked fine for about a week with a cable card and utilizing component 1 for our DVR then component 1 went out. We exchanged the TV and had the same problem on the 2nd set within 5 minutes of installing the new cable card. Sharp denies any knowledge of a problem of this type. Any ideas? |
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| Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 02:37 pm: |
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I also have a horizontal distortion line ~¼ from the bottom on my LC-37db5, especially using component output.
Please help!
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Sick of It Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 10:02 pm: |
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We bought a 37" Aquos television on Dec. 31. I get no picture, just audio, when the tv is on a digital station, set in Mode 2 and you are turning it on. All I get with the audio is a black screen. I have called Sharp on this. After some programming it still does not work. And the remote doesn't work, either. I have also had problems just turning off the tv with either the remote or the power button on top of the set.
It's going back to Sears this friday. Way too expensive to keep messing with.
RRD |
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| Posted on Friday, January 20, 2006 - 09:42 am: |
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http://news.ecoustics.com/cgi-bin/bbs/show.pl?tpc=2&post=574431#POST574431
We have a new Sharp Aquos 26" LCD with a cable card from COX which works on all expected channels. It isn't magic though. Due to other problems with our TV we have had to have cable cards installed 3 different times. In each case, the first card they installed was bad. In 2 of the cases the cox person had to make multiple visits to get the card that was good, the TV and Cox all working together. The last instance required the COX person to make 2 visits with a total of 6-7 hours work and the problem was the card wasn't 'paired' correctly with the business office. I have no idea what that means but that was my husband's response. |
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| Posted on Sunday, January 29, 2006 - 10:03 pm: |
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Just purchased 37 inch. Plugged in power light (green) comes on for about 10 seconds, then powers off for about 5 seconds, then powers on for 10 seconds, then powers off for good. if I hit the power on it goes thru the same (on-off-on-off). While it is on i can not bring up any menue, source or anything on the screen. Help |
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| Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 10:44 pm: |
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I recently bought two LC-26D4U 26" Sharp Aquos LCD HD tv's. Shortly after the purchase I started having power issues. Sometimes, when the tv's are in power-saving startup mode and with the power off, I will come back to the TV's after awhile and the blue light will be on. Hitting the power button on the remote or on the TV does not turn the TV on - nor does it turn the TV off. To get the TV to work again, I have to unplug it and turn it back on. In quick start-up mode, one of the TV's will literally turn itself on. On two separate occasions, I would wake up in the middle of the night from the light of the TV that had turned itself on. Has anybody else out there experienced similar problems? Thanks! |
R Gallo Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2006 - 09:02 am: |
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I bought a sharp LC-37D4U from amazon and recieved it about 2 weeks ago. Since the first day I got the set I have had bizarre power related problems. If I leave the set off, but plugged into my surge protector it turns itself on but frozen. The set does not respond to any buttons on the remote or the unit itself and must be unplugged to shut off and work again. I have come home to the "undead" tv 5 times in 2 weeks. I called sharp and I am now waiting for a service technician (expect a 3+week wait for service). As you know I cannot return it to amazon so any problems need to be serviced only. Has anyone else had these problems? |
New member Username: Guyinreno
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Registered: Feb-06
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| Posted on Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 10:56 pm: |
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I have an Aquos LC-32G4U that has worked great for months. except now there is a huge rectangular section of the screen(about 8 inches across stretching from top to bottom of screen) that wont get reception. it just flashes virtical lines that match the colors of what the actual reception should be. occasionally it will flash what is is actually supposed to show. It does this with all inputs. The warranty on this screen has run out and i dont know what to do. PLEASE HELP!!! |
New member Username: Sheba93
Post Number: 1
Registered: Feb-06
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| Posted on Saturday, February 11, 2006 - 07:15 pm: |
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Isn't it great, spend thousand(s)of dollars on these TV's that seem to be plagued with problems. I just purchases the Aquos LC-20B8U-s, well about a month ago. I'm having a couple of issues with it. I'm getting that black box on the screen, inside the box, their is a bunch of letters that are all scrambled, odd. Also, on and off, their is a clicking sound coming from the speakers. VERY annoying.
I may be returning this thing, especially after seeing all the problems you guys are having. Can someone recommend an LCD TV?? |
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| Posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - 08:47 am: |
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R. Gallo: I bought my TV from Amazon too, electronics express to be exact, and since they wouldn't accept returns on TV's larger than 22 inches, I had to have it repaired too.
As you can see from my post above, my TV died with a power failure after owning it for one day. It was repaired and returned to me on Dec 23. It worked for about 3 weeks, then died again with the same problem.
It is still in the shop, and I have been trying to find someone at Sharp to authorize a replacement TV, instead of just trying to repeatedly repair this lemon. Currently it has been in the shop longer [on 2 different times] than I have actually been able to use it. |
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| Posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - 08:48 am: |
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R. Gallo: I bought my TV from Amazon too, electronics express to be exact, and since they wouldn't accept returns on TV's larger than 22 inches, I had to have it repaired too.
As you can see from my post above [username PAIN], my TV died with a power failure after owning it for one day. It was repaired and returned to me on Dec 23. It worked for about 3 weeks, then died again with the same problem.
It is still in the shop, and I have been trying to find someone at Sharp to authorize a replacement TV, instead of just trying to repeatedly repair this lemon. Currently it has been in the shop longer [on 2 different times] than I have actually been able to use it. |
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 01, 2006 - 09:24 pm: |
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When I was visiting my brother I was awakened in the middle of the night when his Sharp LC37D4U turned itself on.
I don't believe any of the power problems posted can be cured by the user.
Don't they test their designs in the lab before releasing them into production? There seems to be a major problem with anything hitech. Designs change so often that they do not mature.
--- CHAS |
CaptinCrunch Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Saturday, March 04, 2006 - 01:11 pm: |
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ATTN:
All Sharp Aquos owners please view the posted thread about the current problems with the D4/5/6/7U models. Those of you with power failures, There was another issue that you guys never picked up on that affected 5,000 sets. A capacitor was miss-marked from the factory. The stamp on the component said 100uf and it was actually 10uf. Caused all kinds of power issues. They come in 5,000 unit rolls for the auto insertion machines.
If you own a Sharp Aquos *D4/6U Model and have been having any of the following problems:
1. Unit turning itself on/off at random times
2. Unit locking up and fails to respond to remote or set-top butons, unit must be unpluged and plug in again to get set to respond.
Please contact Sharp at 1-800-BE-SHARP (237-4277) and report the problem, Sharp will give you a Case # that you will need if any service is to be needed or done.
Sharp has released a firmware fix/upgrade as of 2/27/05 to try and correct these issues. I have already received this firmware upgrade as of 2/28/06, from my local Official Sharp Repair Center but have yet had time to really monitor my set for any improvement. Below is a link to the AVSfourms where you can post on any of these issues you may be having with your Unit. The thread is monitored by a Sharp Rep (Mike53 The Sharp Guy) and he will be glad to help anyone as much as he can.
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=647174&page=3 |
t.v. pow Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Tuesday, March 07, 2006 - 05:01 pm: |
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I have an Aquos 30" LC-30HV4U, bought in 2004. A few weeks ago I noticed a shadow of the "sidebar" on the left hand side of the screen while watching the TV in stretch mode. Anyone seen this? Thanks. |
New member Username: Tanksta
Post Number: 1
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Sunday, March 19, 2006 - 04:43 am: |
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I have a Sharp Aquos LC-26D4U. My problem is that my TV will turn itself on sometimes. In one case the TV could not be turned off using the remote or the TV off switch after watching a DVD. The TV can not be turned on ocassinally, and needs to be reset from the off switch from the power surge protector. Also, while I watch any DVD with the Smart Stretch, the TV will get chopped up up at the bottom of the screen about three inches up from the bottom, and it happens very often. With other modes that do not strech the image, the movie runs flawlessly. Terrestrial TV Chanels are fine and do not have that kind of problem. |
New member Username: Tanksta
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Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Sunday, March 19, 2006 - 07:39 pm: |
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I called today, and a sharp represenative said there is no known issue with the Sharp Aquos LC-26D4U model. She advised me to do a hard-reset using a paper clip on the bottom hole next to the three coax inputs. She also said that if the problem persists, then call back with the case number she provided me. I will post back with results. fingers crossed > ____ < |
New member Username: Hotstuff619
San diego,
California
Usa
Post Number: 2
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Sunday, March 19, 2006 - 09:11 pm: |
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my toshiba hd dvd player should be arriving at my house by the end of this month...the display that i have is a 32in sharp aquos lcd...instead of purchasing a caliberation dvd such as "Avia", i was wondering if anyone can give me some recommendations on how to properly set up my hdtv so that the picture is crisp/colorful/and amazing to look at...for example: CONTRAST LEVEL-? SHARPNESS LEVEL-? TINT LEVEL-? BRIGHTNESS LEVEL-? and so on......any advice would be greatly appreciated
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New member Username: Tanksta
Post Number: 3
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Monday, March 20, 2006 - 01:02 pm: |
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My Aquos would not turn on today, so I will need to call Aquos once again. |
New member Username: Tanksta
Post Number: 4
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Monday, March 20, 2006 - 01:06 pm: |
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R Funiestas, some THX DVDs come with sound and visual adjustments. Monsters Inc and Nemo comes with with the THX enhancer stuff.
Good luck. |
New member Username: Gkalpaki
Bloomington,
IN
United States
Post Number: 1
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Monday, March 20, 2006 - 11:31 pm: |
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I need SHARP LC-13E1U for parts(i need the LCD display)if anyone want to sell a broken one please let me know!!! |
New member Username: Clau30
Post Number: 1
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Friday, March 24, 2006 - 09:55 am: |
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Hi !
Subject problemes (Sharp Aquos Lc-37db5u)
Anybody have fund a solution for the problemes with distortion line on the bottom of the tv.I have also this trouble and anybody can help where i buy the unit!
I notice that this happen only when i watch a 4:3 signal with the mode smart fit ! Both tv and DVd !
If someone have a solution it will be appréciate beacause thi tv are just 1 month !
Also sorry for bad English i'm not familiar with ! |
New member Username: Tanksta
Post Number: 5
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Sunday, March 26, 2006 - 05:50 pm: |
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Sharp said they have submitted my report for repair technician review. It has been a week now, and today I called them back to cheack on the status of review. Not much is known of the rieview right now. My TV has been turning on every few minutes this morning. It turned on so many times, I had to unplug it. |
New member Username: Corey872
Post Number: 1
Registered: Apr-06
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| Posted on Saturday, April 01, 2006 - 11:34 pm: |
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Just curious if anyone with the "red blinking power light" has has the set fixed or found a resolution? My 32GD6U began doing it today. If anyone has, I would love to find out what got replaced and cost, or any warranty extension.
Thanks,
Corey |
New member Username: Winnoway
Post Number: 1
Registered: Apr-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 10:08 am: |
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All,
I just bought a 20" Aquos last weekend. It was fine until last night when I noticed 2 channels {CBS, ABC] on which there was NO sound even though the picture was fine. On one channel, there was only a high-pitched continuous tone (sometimes-- not always). On CBS, there WAS sound, but ONLY for the commercials and local traffic news, not for the actual programs. These channels had both been fine that morning. Other TVs in my apartment building had no problems with these channels. We have Comcast cable TV. Does anyone have any ideas? do you think it is the television or the cable? Could I have inadvertently set something?
Also, I noticed that if I turn the TV off using the button on the TV itself, I cannot turn it back on with the remote. If I turn the TV off with the remote, this is not a problem. Is it meant to be this way? |
New member Username: Captincrunch
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Registered: Apr-06
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| Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 02:18 pm: |
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Sharp has released another NEW firmware upgrade/fix in the form of Main version 1.12 and Monitor version 1.04 to once again try to correct the problems of the set's turning itself on/off and set's locking up and failing to responding to remote or set top buttons, set must be unpluged and pluged back in.
Sharp released a updated firmware V.1.09 & V.1.03 on Feburary 27, 2006 hoping it would correct the issues with the D4/6U models, however it was not the case.
If you are having any of the known issues listed above contact Sharp at 1-800-237-4277, ask for a case number and have Sharp schudel a firmware install ASAP.
The following threads have more info on the current problems with the Sharp D4\6U models.
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/show...74&page=7&pp=30
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/2/164664.html |
New member Username: Sf_girl
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| Posted on Friday, April 07, 2006 - 11:36 pm: |
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I wish I had read this before buying my Sharp LC32D4U. After a week of being on basic cable and going into the menu and skipping all the channels I don't watch, The guy at Comcast spent 2 hours trying to get a signal on the cablecard he installed and then told me it was working fine and that I would need to skip all the channels all over again. I get dozens and dozens of channels that are just blue screen. So I sit down and go back to the same place in the menu to skip channels except now the section is greyed out and Comcast said it was a Sharp problem but reading all these posts on CableCard problems, I bet Sharp is going to tell me I need to call Comcast. So I will take off another half day from work. I guess I should be greatful that my TV does not turn itself on in the middle of the night. |
New member Username: Tanksta
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Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 09:42 pm: |
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For those that have read my recent posts, I have not had spontaneous on/off problems for over a week now. I don't know why that is. I don't leave my remote controller pointing at the TV when it is not in use, and the problem went away, for now. Yes it's strange. |
New member Username: Winnoway
Post Number: 2
Registered: Apr-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 09:22 am: |
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some follow-up --
My previous post describing problems of no sound on certain channels even though there was a picture -- it turns out it was my mistake. Somehow, I had set those channels to "SAP" (whatever that is) instead of "stereo". Once I set it back to stereo, the sound was fine. These TVs are too complicated.
Still haven't solved my second problem where I can't use the remote to turn oN the TV if it was last turned off using the button on the TV itself. |
New member Username: Ajb128
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Registered: Apr-06
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| Posted on Monday, April 17, 2006 - 10:58 am: |
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I purchased a LC32D6U from my local dealer in December 2005. I was very happy with the picture and it worked great for about a month, then it started to intemittently act up. At first, it would periodically just lockup. The remote did nothing and the buttons on the set did nothing so I had to unplug it to turn it off. Then it started turning off and back on by itself. At first I thought it may have been the surge protector, so I replaced it. But the problems continued. Then it started turning itself on in the middle of the night. So I called the dealer and they sent out a technician. He tried to update the software and proceeded to kill the set altogether! Now I am waiting for a couple of new circuit boards to be replaced that will supposedly have the new software version already installed. Meanwhile I am looking at a dead $2500+ TV that is only 4 months old! Sharp has a serious problem that they should address with a product recall ASAP. I think anyone that has had a problem should also receive an automatic warranty extension. I am very concerned about the long term reliability of this TV. My Sony CRT is over 10 years old and I have never had a problem with it. |
New member Username: Tanksta
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Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Monday, April 17, 2006 - 06:15 pm: |
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Yesturday I turn on the TV from the TV set and was not able to turn it off. When I pull the plug, and re-pluged it back in, the remote did not work. I had to unplug the tv and replug it again, I am going to have to call Sharp again. They told me they would call me back, but it has been a month! |
New member Username: Benzo
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Registered: Apr-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 - 01:41 am: |
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i have a lc-30hv4u and my tv turns on but my AVC turns on and then shuts off... has anyone with similar problems find any solutions?
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New member Username: Winnoway
Post Number: 3
Registered: Apr-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 - 09:04 am: |
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Hi,
does anyone out there have this problem? On my new 25" sharp, if I turn the TV off using the button on top of the TV itself, I cannot turn it on again using the remote. Everything else seems to work, and the remote will turn the TV on if it was used to turn it off. If anyone out there has a 25 inch model, could you test it and let me know? Not sure if it is supposed to be this way or not. Thanks! |
New member Username: Elcarmen
United States
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Registered: Apr-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 - 11:11 am: |
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Does anyone experience a clicking issue on their Sharp? I just got my LC-37D40U 2 days ago and when the clicking occurs it is every few seconds but it doesn't always occur. Is this because the TV is new?
The other issue is that I don't have digital cable yet, but with the analog cable I have the picture quality is very fuzzy. Is this normal?
I can take the TV back to the place I bought it and get a store credit toward a Samsung. Does anyone out there recommend doing this while I can? Are the problems I am having precursors to bigger issues later?
Help!
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New member Username: Tanksta
Post Number: 8
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Thursday, April 20, 2006 - 02:00 pm: |
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winnoway, contact sharp immediately and report the problem. They know what it is. They may ask you to do some reset procedures, and if that fails, they will give you a case number. You will eventually need to take it in for repair.
Call 1800 BE-SHARP
I am sending my TV in for repair tommorow. I hope things go okay, because Sharp told me they have a repair for that problem now. |
New member Username: Tanksta
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Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Saturday, April 29, 2006 - 02:47 pm: |
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I got the reciever and monitor firmware updated to 1.04 and 1.12 respectfully, and no parts replaced. It took 7 workings days to upgrade the firm ware.
I will post updates soon. |
New member Username: Tanksta
Post Number: 10
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, May 02, 2006 - 01:19 am: |
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on/off problem seems to be solve, but I will need more time to tell. |
New member Username: Sf_girl
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| Posted on Tuesday, May 02, 2006 - 11:58 am: |
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Hi,
This message is for all Sharp D4U owners. I also have had 3 cable cards in my TV and each time Sharp and Comcast have blamed each other that they do not work correctly. The picture is great, but the channel skip function does not work. Finally after weeks and weeks of speaking to one technical person at Sharp after another and not giving up, the guy sat in front of the same TV in the Sharp Technical test studio, put in a Motorola cable card and he could see his channel line up. He then asked me to check the version of the cablecard I was using and come to find out I had a later version. So Sharp now knows that the Motorola cablecard that Comcast is using has compatibility issues with their TV's. They are working with Motorola and Comcast and will hopefully resolve this issue. Comcast told me that this is the only version of the Motorola cablecard they have ever used. They have never used an older model. I have 2 more weeks to turn the TV back into the dealer and I hope it gets resolved because this is a beautiful TV. |
New member Username: Beckeresq
Post Number: 2
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Friday, May 12, 2006 - 07:02 pm: |
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We have had nothing but problems with our Sharp LC45GD5u from the moment we bought it 4 months ago.
TV Guide On Screen does not work. "Sorry for the inconvenience'. "Oops, you need a software upgrade". "Uh,oh we need to take the set with us for a week or two to find out why the upgrade won't take."
This is the only Beta Test we've been involved in that has cost us over $3,500.00 and hours of our time.
Sharp has been totally non-responsive, that is, until we sued them. Details to follow. |
Bronze Member Username: Tanksta
Post Number: 11
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Friday, May 12, 2006 - 08:56 pm: |
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Problem seems to be solved, I have no problem. BUt to be honest, I feel the the monitor has become less sharp. Especially noticiable when watching HD channels. |
New member Username: Groth12345
Post Number: 1
Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Friday, May 12, 2006 - 09:44 pm: |
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I also had the 1.12 and 1.04 firmware upgrades and it solved the on/off problem as well as the remote lock up. I don't feel the picture is anywhere as good as my Panny ED plasma on SD channels but on HD it is quite sharp. There is pixelation on movement which I think it unacceptable but all LCDs seem to have that. Also on SD, the pixelation seems to be much worse. |
Bronze Member Username: Tanksta
Post Number: 12
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 03:03 am: |
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Actually I fixed the the picture problem. Setting the Sharpness to "0" fixed the picture. Sharpening the picture does not help the picture, it just causes jaggies. |
New member Username: Massihk
Post Number: 1
Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 - 05:17 am: |
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I have a Sharp Aquos LC-32GA5U. I got it in April 2005. Never used it too much, but now when I am using it, there is a strange problem that does not go away. I have a 1.5" box with the letter "K" in it on the left side. It is with or without any devices connected even without Cable. Tried everything, tried reset, reset system, it always stays. Does anyone has any idea what the heck that may be. I am disappointed in the TV. |
New member Username: Rkl
Post Number: 1
Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 - 02:37 pm: |
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I purchased an LC-37D4u in November. For short periods of time it worked fine but most of the time when I watch any Live HD coverage such as baseball or basketball games my picture stutters a good portion of the time. So much so I can't even watch it without getting a headache. I have tried new cable boxes and an amplifier for my signal but still having the same issues. Anyone else have the problems. Any help would be greatly appreciated. |
New member Username: Butter
Post Number: 1
Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Monday, May 29, 2006 - 03:56 am: |
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My Sharp Aquos LC-26DA5U just lost it's picture. I have sound but no picture. Sharp told me to reset but it clicks and nothing happens. I can see the flourescents in the back but the screen remains blank. I have unplugged for long periods of time with no success. TV is only 2 months old, and luckily under warranty. What can be causing this? |
New member Username: Wesmd
Scottsdale,
Az
Usa
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jun-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 01:28 pm: |
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Last night my LC30DU, when turning on from the monitor switch, went on for 3-4 secs then made a snapping sound, died & I got a "burned diode" whiff from the unit. So, I know I need a repair of a component, but (out of warranty) where should I go & has anyone a rough idea of what I am in for? Thanks |
New member Username: Wesmd
Scottsdale,
Az
Usa
Post Number: 2
Registered: Jun-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 02:06 pm: |
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Last night my LC30DU, when turning on from the monitor switch, went on for 3-4 secs then made a snapping sound, died & I got a "burned diode" whiff from the unit. So, I know I need a repair of a component, but (out of warranty) where should I go & has anyone a rough idea of what I am in for? Thanks |
New member Username: Beckeresq
Post Number: 3
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Saturday, July 01, 2006 - 08:50 am: |
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After suing Sharp, it finally elects to reimburse us for the defective LC45GD5u we bought six months ago. Biggest issue in the settlement is that Sharp wants the terms of the settlement to be kept confidential and does not want to be "disparaged" on the internet or otherwise. Are they kidding? Just to get your money back for a defective TV?
We finally received our check, and, as you can see, they gave up on their settlement demands.
Does Sharp have something it wants to hide? We already own two Sharp TVs, but will never buy another one of their products. |
New member Username: Bmangan2
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 04:08 pm: |
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I have a 37 inch Sharp AQUOS LC-37G4U and have had it for a couple of years. Recently I have been experieincing some green colored bleeding of colors. It appears on both HD and non-HD programming as well as on DVD programs. It occurs after the TV has been on for a while no at start up. I've played with color temperature and everything else I can think of to no avail. Any ideas as to what is going on and remedies? |
New member Username: Latebloom
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, July 04, 2006 - 07:23 am: |
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Hi there...
...yikes...
Wish I had read these posts before purchasing my 32" Aquos in Dec. '05. It's been great, up until two nights ago when it suddenly turned off on its own.
The two green lights on the lower right began to flash intermittently and with seemingly no pattern. They are the power light and the OPC light. The TV doesn't respond to anything in this mode.
I tried to unplug it and turn it on and also tried to reset the set...nothing works and I do have a case # with Sharp. It turns on with no picture, but after about 2 seconds it clicks back into the mode I described above (with the two green lights flashing intermittently).
Is this TV a lemon??
Frustrated in Jersey. |
New member Username: Eagle127
So ozone park,
Ny
Usa
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 03:44 am: |
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i just bought a sharp aquos 32" (Lcd3240u)and noticed a small rectangular black box on the tv
on 2 shows. but when a commercial came on, it disappeared. please reply to
my email eagle0155@msn.com
would appreciate any feed back,
thank you |
New member Username: Annorax64
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 09:00 am: |
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I just read a review on the Amazon site that states that if you have the Aquos TV tuned to an OTA channel that is weak -- even if you're not currently viewing OTA TV -- that this will cause the TV to turn-off and on without warning and cause the lock-up the requires you to pull the power plug to make the TV respond again.
He suggests that you tune the TV to a strong, reliable OTA station before using any of the other input modes.
I just went in and made the TV forget about all OTA channels to see if that solves the problem (I have digital cable).
I'll post a follow-up if I find that this course of action makes any difference.
I'm also going to get the firmware upgrade installed -- wish I could do it myself. |
New member Username: Jdfoldenauer
Post Number: 1
Registered: Aug-06
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| Posted on Friday, August 04, 2006 - 12:31 am: |
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I purchased a 37db5u a couple months ago and have 2 problems. First the picture is generally great but it does intermittently flicker--as in the picture quickly brightens and darkens while watching from satelite as well as dvds. I've changed to a much more expensive power conditioning strip to no effect.
The second problem is my satelite remote suddenly stops working after 6:00 or 7:00 pm but works fine during the day. I had no problem with the remote until the arrival of the TV. I have no issue with the actual sharp remote, although it is incompatible with my satelite box. If I remember correctly, my satelite provider claims infrared interferance and claims no responsibility. Has anyone had similar problems? |
New member Username: Homer316tx
Post Number: 1
Registered: Aug-06
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| Posted on Saturday, August 05, 2006 - 09:26 pm: |
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I have not had any of the problems with my Aquos LC26D40U you all have mentioned above to date, but I am a little concerned about my picture quality. I am currently waiting for my HDTIVO from D*, so I know to expect the picture on most things I currently watch to be not as sharp and a little grainy. What I have noticed is that on some darks, even on my DVD player which is hooked up with a HDMI cable, that some of the darks are blurred to where they look like large square blocks (think of a bad mpeg on YouTube). Is this a common problem with the Sharp LCD flat screens, or does it indicate a problem with my unit? Thanks! |
New member Username: Tmbackstrom
Broomfield,
CO
US
Post Number: 1
Registered: Aug-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, August 15, 2006 - 08:38 pm: |
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Just got a new LC32D41U a week and a half ago, and twice while powering it on the picture came on for a second then went totally black with good audio. The remote still worked, and the set wasn't locked. If it was powered off by the remote then on, it did the same thing. Unplugging power for a minute then plugging it back in, and it powered on just fine. Any ideas? |
New member Username: Tony47
Post Number: 1
Registered: Sep-06
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| Posted on Thursday, September 07, 2006 - 08:44 pm: |
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I just bought a Sharp Aquos LC-40C37U LCD HD Tv on 9/5/06. Everything works as described in manual. I have Comcast - Dig Cable (not HD yet..). The only function I cannot get to work is to select Audio to anything but MONO. The Audio button on remote (under cover) is supposed to be pushed and toggle MONO, STEREO, etc...but it always shows it to stay on MONO. Am I doing anything wrong? Anyone have this issue? |
New member Username: Unclerad
Post Number: 1
Registered: Sep-06
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| Posted on Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 07:02 am: |
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Okay, I’m ready to relate my experience with the Aquos LC32D40U 32" LCD. Being new to HD I thought I would be safe taking the recommendation of Consumer Reports. They singled out the LC 26GD4U as being the fourth best but when I went looking for it I found it was last year’s model and was being phased out everywhere. I finally found it and ordered it only to find it would take a month for it to arrive! So, I cancelled it and decided to step up to a 32”instead. I settled on, “this year’s model of the same thing” and found one for $993 delivered. There are two other sites now with an even lower price, $955, you just have to hunt for it. This “same thing” is much less rich in versatility. There is only 1 coax input instead of 2 in and 1 out. There are 2 HDMI inputs but being a neophyte I actually have no need for them, yet. There are no video outputs at all. There are no DVI inputs so I’ll go with a VGA Y-Splitter and a VGA to RCA adaptor setup for my PC, $32. I have also improvised a coax selector switch to choose the antenna or cable input. I found 2 additional OTA channels that way. The tuner itself switches effortlessly between analog and digital channels but beware of the four favorite presets. Choosing a preset favorite results in locking the tuner into THAT mode. I have to go into setup to switch it back into cable from an OTA favorite for instance. This new model has a remote which is completely primitive compared to the LC 26GD4U. Even so the 32” size is well worth the tradeoffs on my budget. The manual is downloadable at Sharp. Here comes the bad news: When it arrived I set it up and enjoyed it but the next morning I found it had turned itself on overnight, sound familiar? Four days later it quit altogether. I’m not talking about freezing up. I got through that bit by adjusting the Terk amplified HDTVi, $35. That part only happened with weak OTAs. No, that morning, six days after getting it, it just hung at a screen saying “Please Wait” I called the Sharp service number and got courteous and professional attention and the next day a guy from Chong’s TV-Video Sales & Service in Oakland showed up and took it away. When I asked him how long it would take he asked me what it says on the screen. I said, “Please Wait.” He smiled and I got the joke. That night I did a search and found this site. That was a Thursday. The following Monday I called for a progress report and was told they did a software upgrade (service pack?!) and were waiting for further authorization to proceed. I gave them three more days then called again. They said they would call me back. Forty minutes later they called saying they found the bad part and that a new one was now on the way. Squeaking wheel service? I don’t know. I was nice and so were they. Thursday, exactly two weeks later the technician brought my new set back. Sure enough the digital PC board was replaced. I wonder if they had another 5,000 set run using a mislabeled capacitor? I don’t care. I love HD! I watched Star Wars II and was blown away at the details! I checked it out with a critical eye and am not without comments. There is an interesting face lag phenomenon which happens. When a person turns his face quickly certain parts of his nose and brows take a perceptible moment to catch up with the rest of him. People wearing glasses on screen make it positively distracting. The spectacular HD picture more than makes up for it though. I can testify to actual Viewmaster moments! I suppose there are better sets out there but I bet they cost a lot more! We’re at 8 days of flawless performance now. I hope this information is helpful. |
New member Username: Wireshanginfromwall
Post Number: 1
Registered: Sep-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 12:21 pm: |
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Sharp LC-37D40U
Brand new TV ... watched it for 4 hours and it died on me. It will not power up. The power light and OPC light blink alternately. 10 days later I still have no TV very little assistance from Sharp in getting TV even looked at from their recommended authorized service center. From what I remember of my TV the picture was nice. Unfortunately, the only thing I see now are wires hanging out of my wall where my TV once was.
I have spent equal time on the phone (mostly on hold) as I have watching my television. I will never buy Sharp again! |
New member Username: Oceanchannel
Post Number: 1
Registered: Sep-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 01:25 pm: |
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Sharp LC32GA5U
Three years into watching a fantastic LCD TV (32" Aquos), the unit started to act up. Sometimes when powering on the unit, the green LED light would come on and I could hear the set trying to power up. Then the light would turn from green to red and start blinking. I'd go through the RESET procedure that Sharp customer service offers, to no avail. Sometimes just unplugging the unit from power source completely would allow for it to come on and stay on.
I finally ended up taking it to Sharp's identified AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPAIR in my town. After two days of work and $280 of 'labor,' the service master told me it was a faulty power board with poor soldering (sp?).
Took the unit home and for a few days it worked perfectly. But now, it is back to the same Green Light / Red Light antics. I question whether anything was done to the unit by AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPAIRMAN.
I called Sharp again and they are having someone else from Customer Service call me back within 48 hours. They actually mentioned the possibility of sending out a new unit.
DOES ANYONE HAVE AN ANSWER TO WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THE RED LIGHT FLASHING DEAL? Many thanks. |
Bronze Member Username: Scherrman
Post Number: 26
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 12:50 pm: |
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I just want to laugh at all you people that bought your televisions off the internet. I love buying things off the net but not high end things like TV's. You have to make sure you are going to have good service and tech support from the place you're buying from. Lesson learned I hope. |
New member Username: Unclerad
Post Number: 2
Registered: Sep-06
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| Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 08:53 pm: |
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Laugh away, laughing boy! I got a great price AND good service on the internet. I guess once you've posted 26 times it gives you the right (or the arrogance?) to be offensive, huh?
My neighbor bought a TV from Best Buy right here in town. They even bought the $130 extended warrantee for it. Sure enough it died six months later. They waited for eight weeks for a fix before finally getting a refund from the store in the form of store credit. The place evidently can't keep up with the bad Insignia store brand sets they sell. It was gratifying to see the sales guy recommend the very set I bought to them. It got rougher when they said it would cost another $150 for another extended warrantee. My neighbor declined it this time. The store went on to explain that purchasing the previous extended warrantee was the only reason they were allowed to return the bad set at all. Paying a full $400+, plus tax, more and then paying an additional $150 makes no kind of sense at all to me. High end products come with a warrantee!! As you can see from my first entry it was enough to get excellent service to meet my personal needs. By the way, their Aquos LC32D40U has passed the six-day barrier without incident. They must've got a good one!
Being the curious kind I asked the tech how much my fix would've cost without any coverage, $300, $200? He said no, not that much. At $993I still think I got a good deal and I'm glad I found this website when things got bad. It was good to see I wasn't alone and to find other people's problems being solved. That’s why I took the time to contribute my own experience. Of course I never expected some jerk to take the trouble to laugh at us all in writing. Maybe you need to ask your mommy for some lessons in good manners? |
New member Username: Dogorman
Gainesville,
Florida
USA
Post Number: 1
Registered: Oct-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 05:13 pm: |
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My LC-45GX6U is suffering from a problem I haven't seen discussed in here, yet: there are four bands of faint color, two near the top of the screen and two near the bottom, especially when the screen is blue. I've still got three weeks or so left on my warranty. Any ideas? |
New member Username: Park8817
Richmodn Hill/Toronto,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 - 03:47 pm: |
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There are many problems in LCD TVs.
Most of problem comes from power sequence.
Main CPU Board controls the power sequence in Video/Audio Processor/ Driver / Panel control .....etc.
If even one component fails, the CPU will do System Power off with flickering.
Go to near service center to fix it.
Most of cases, it shoud change the board needed to fix.
LCD-PDP Repair Guy |
New member Username: Tmbackstrom
Broomfield,
CO
US
Post Number: 2
Registered: Aug-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 - 05:30 pm: |
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Update on my post above. Had Sharp take a look at my LC32D41U, and the tech found that the display panel was bad. Sharp is replacing it with a new unit. Hopefully have it by Holloween. |
New member Username: Diorio
Post Number: 1
Registered: Nov-06
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| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 01:48 pm: |
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I have a problem with picture quality on a new aquos lcd tv..
very grainy at home but was great in store..
why would this happen? |
New member Username: Eagle127
So ozone park,
Ny
Usa
Post Number: 2
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Saturday, November 18, 2006 - 12:08 pm: |
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FIRST OF ALL DON'T FORGET THE STORE WANTS TO SELL THAT TV THEREFORE MOSTLY ALL HDTV'S THAT YOU SEE THERE HAVE A HI DEFINITON SIGNAL ----
IF YOU HAVE A HI DEFINITION SIGNAL ALREADY HOOKED UP---- CHECK YOUR CONNECTIONS AND ALSO CHECK YOUR HI DEF RECEIVER TO BE SURE ITS SET UP ACCORDINGLY |
New member Username: Poppindacriss6
Post Number: 1
Registered: Dec-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 - 05:27 am: |
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I just purchased the LC-20B2UA. It was made in 2002, so maybe this is why there is a problem. When I was at the seller's aparment everyhting was working fine. I brought it home and began using it, but after about 15 minutes the screen turned off. This happened 2 or 3 times more untilit finally would not turn back on. The red light is on, but the screen will not come back on. From other posts, I do not have the same model for the upgrade, can I still get it? |
Silver Member Username: Bill984
Post Number: 205
Registered: Oct-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, January 24, 2007 - 02:35 pm: |
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i was looking at a lc-26d4u, glad i came here first. sony is looking better. |
New member Username: Jicasey
Post Number: 1
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Sunday, February 25, 2007 - 03:01 pm: |
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I also get a clicking sound that clicks every 5-10 seconds for the first 30 minutes or so the set is on and for around 20-30 minutes after the set has been turned off. Anyone else experience this or know what could be causing it? |
New member Username: Cadilicsp
Post Number: 4
Registered: Mar-07
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| Posted on Friday, March 09, 2007 - 03:46 am: |
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This is an excellent addition! I've added it to the Recent Additions section of the list.http://www.zune-converter.org/news |
New member Username: Annorax64
Post Number: 2
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Friday, March 09, 2007 - 09:01 am: |
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Looks like I never followed-up on my July 26 posting.
I was able to get the firmware upgraded in the TV by calling Sharp and having the issue worked as a warranty issue. The local TV repair trolls came out and picked-up the TV (they said they couldn't do the work at my home) and a week or so later they brought it back.
The firmware was newer, but not the latest; however, it did fix the problem where the TV would shut-off unexpectedly.
Now if the cleaning people would stop unplugging the TV to run their vacuum cleaner, I'd be all set! |
New member Username: Mkenney
San Diego,
Ca
Post Number: 1
Registered: Mar-07
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| Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 05:06 pm: |
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Any resolution to the power on/power off problems with the Sharp Aquos TVs? Mine's a 32G4U.
Worked great for a year. The cable guy came to upgrade the box. After everything was plugged back in the set doesn't come on. The LED on the reciever turns green, then turns back to red. The LED on the monitor then begins to flash red.
Sharp has directed me to a repair shop. Monday is the earliest I can do that. It would be nice to know what the problem is related too be for I hand it over to the shop.
Any help would be appreciated.
Mike |
New member Username: Mkenney
San Diego,
Ca
Post Number: 2
Registered: Mar-07
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| Posted on Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 02:16 am: |
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Flashing LED must mean system cable disconnected. Got the monitor off the wall and noticed that the system cable had been disconnected. Plugged it back it and everything works fine. |
New member Username: Lardassdjm
San jose,
Ca
USA
Post Number: 2
Registered: Mar-07
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| Posted on Saturday, March 17, 2007 - 09:25 pm: |
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I received a Sharp AQUOS LC32D40U 32 inch LCD last week along with a Playstation 3. I won these along with 2 PS3 games in a KFC promotional contest. When I received the TV I was able to turn it on and the green power light comes on but NO menu. The screen kind of lights up with a greyish background and I can hear sound but NO picture. I tried every video input but same result. I have tried calling Sharp but I work during the day and can't be stuck to the phone while they put me on hold. Any suggestions??? |
New member Username: Elian
Post Number: 1
Registered: May-07
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| Posted on Monday, May 21, 2007 - 05:44 pm: |
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We're having a really disturbing problem with our Sharp Aquos LC42D62U (disturbing because of how much we spent to buy this TV) - while watching DVDs (haven't noticed this problem on cable or broadcast), there is severe artifacting - like entire sections of the picture will appear to float independently from the rest of image. This is especially apparent on hand held shots - so movies like "Children of Men" and "Waiting for Guffman" (to name two recently viewed examples) become almost impossible to watch, sometime's there are multiple sections of the image floating around independently. The problem is probably exacerbated by certain contrasting colors. I wonder if anyone else has had this problem and successfully "fixed" it, or do I need to return my TV? Will an upconverting DVD player help? |
New member Username: Dominus29
Post Number: 1
Registered: May-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 - 05:44 pm: |
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My problem with the 32" aquos is not a flashing red LED... but a flashing green LED. The power light flashes, as well as the OPC light.
The system will shut off, and these two LEDs will flash. Sometimes I can turn it on and it will work for a few seconds, and other times it won't turn on at all.
I called Sharp, but they can't help me because I'm in Canada, and apparantly there are no service shops here...huh. Everyone suggests to go and exchange it for another one, but I don't want to go through that hassle. I'd rather try to fix the problem.
I have ensured that the sleep setting is off, as well as the automatic system shut-down settings. I have an Xbox360 and a DVD player plugged into it. The back of the TV feels cool to the touch, so I don't think it's overheating.
Power problem, maybe? Do you think my set was affected by that mislabelled capacitor? Any help would be appreciated. |
New member Username: Canon
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Saturday, June 09, 2007 - 11:21 pm: |
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THE SHARP AQUOS LC-37D62U I JUST BOUGHT HAS NO SOUND. IS THERE SOMETHING I HAVE TO DO TO GET SOUND? I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING I COULD THINK OF BUT I AM STUMPED. ANY SUGGESTIONS? |
New member Username: Aybuhay
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Sunday, June 24, 2007 - 07:50 pm: |
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Just purchased the 32" LCD (3242U)about a week ago. I should've checked this site first. Have the same power/OPS green light blinking issue. Takes about 10-20 minutes to warm up in the morning. At this rate, I need to power it up at 5am to get it going before I leave for work.
Also had a problem with my HDMI input. When I installed the cable(from my home theater), got no picture but a popping sound...just like a popcorn maker!!
So I decided to return to costco and started looking for a Sony(let me know if they have issues-ie. 100 posts complain thread). Now here's the kicker- while I was at the Lcd display area, all the LCD tv's were working(yeah, that includes OLIvia, vizio), except for the Sharp... power light was green, but no picture....lol..what a joke. |
New member Username: Bbarlow25
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Monday, June 25, 2007 - 01:45 pm: |
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Anyone have trouble with theier color?
I ahve the 52" Aquos. Whenever I watch sports on HD TV channels the fields are always a Blue color.
I have played with the color settings, with temperatyre settings, nothing makes the green green. The picture looks great when I sue DVD or blue ray player. |
New member Username: Nonfunctionalsharptv
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Monday, June 25, 2007 - 11:02 pm: |
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I was searching the internet after my Sharp Aquos (LC-32DA5U, nearly 2 years old now) quit about 45 minutes ago.
My problem is identical to a couple of others that have posted here. I had been watching TV for about two hours when it suddenly shut off. The two green Power and OPC lights are now blinking intermittently. I have unplugged it, turned it on - gotten no picture, only to have it turn off after about 5 - 10 seconds with the same blinking LED problem.
Any help is appreciated |
New member Username: Daddyessentials
Kingston ,
New York
USA
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 08:31 pm: |
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SHARP AQUOS LC32D4U has no sound after about ten minutes. I've had the thing for 1.5 years and it has worked flawlessly since I bought it. I called Sharp and they walked me through a stupid reset program channel thing which obviously had no effect. The TV basically works fine picture, changing channels, and so forth with the exception of the sound drop anywhere between 10 and 15 minutes worth of use. I made a suggestion to the Sharp people that it might be an overheating issue and they told me that it would be "rare" but that it could be a possibility. Does anyone else have this problem?? it only occurs after the TV has been off for a bit, you turn it on and the sound is working nice and then BANG it drops out never to come back, unless you prefer watching TV in short ten minute bursts with 15 to 20 minute breaks between "peepings".... |
New member Username: Annorax64
Post Number: 3
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Sunday, July 01, 2007 - 09:20 pm: |
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I have the same TV. I've not had this trouble, but it does sound like heat is causing a marginal piece of hardware to fail once the system warms-up.
Thanks for letting us know that you're having this problem -- I've had mine about the same length of time as you -- I guess I'll now know what is going if/when it happens to mine.
Mine has a problem that it periodically resets back to factory defaults every week or so -- I think it might have to do with setting the TV to automatically turn-off after so many minutes of activity -- I'll let you know if I come up with anything. |
New member Username: Spa1307
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jul-07
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| Posted on Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 12:10 pm: |
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I have a Sharp Aquos LC-20S4U and I have just recently started having the same problem as most of you. Right now, no picture, no sound, remote does not work. Can only turn on or off with power button on unit and then I get a 'green' blinking light? I have called Sharp and they have advised taking to a service center and are sending me some paper work. Does anyone have any ideas on the problem? |
New member Username: Latebloom
Post Number: 2
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 01:32 pm: |
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yep....this seems to be a common problem. It happened to me while it was still under the warranty. The OPC light was blinking and the set wasn't functioning at all. It was very frustrating.
The service center ended up putting a "new board" in...not sure what that meant, but that seemed to have fixed the problem.
Now I'm having audio issues. I seemed to, however, isolate the problem. I disconnected the HDMI cables and went to the component cables. That seemed to help. I tested my HDMI cable at a TV store and it seemed to be fine...so....it's either the TV or, more likely, the DVR Cable Box...who knows?
Digital/HD is great, but it's still not perfect...y'know? I don't think I'd buy another Aquos though. The picture is great, but... |
New member Username: Daddyessentials
Kingston ,
New York
USA
Post Number: 2
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 - 01:17 pm: |
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All,
Update on sound issue:
A technician came to look at the TV today and told us we needed a sound board upgrade for ($250.00). He will be back in two weeks to install it and told us that it is a very common problem. Any of you guys still under warranty? If you purchased it prior to 2007 there may be an issue with the sound board needing to be upgraded. Luckily within the past week or so the sound has decided to stay on the entire time the TV is on leading me to believe that it's not a heat issue but a hardware problem as the repair guy confirmed and it's been really hot here lately. I didn't opt to buy the extended plan through Sears that would have cost $300.00 so I figure I'm still ahead at this point. Hope the new sound board solves it! |
New member Username: Esalkin
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jul-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - 07:40 pm: |
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Same 2 LED flashing problem here. Happened the first time after just a month. The tech replaced the "input board" and it worked well for a year. Now the same problem again.
Last time I buy an Aquos. |
New member Username: Coastrbabe
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jul-07
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| Posted on Sunday, July 22, 2007 - 11:26 am: |
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HELP !!!! Brand new out of the box, Sharp Aqous LCD and cannot get any sound, we have hooked and unhooked everything, even tried unbplugging the tv to let it reset and still nothing...are we missing something here... |
New member Username: C_andre
Brazil
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jul-07
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| Posted on Monday, July 23, 2007 - 11:45 am: |
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First of all I live in Brazil and we don't have Sharp Repair Service here. My Aquos LC-26D4U no turn on. Just the two green lights blinks when I press the power button. I have tried reset the tv and nothing happens. I need a REPAIR (OR SERVICE) MANUAL to take the tv to a repair center. Does anyone can help me? |
New member Username: Esalkin
Post Number: 2
Registered: Jul-07
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| Posted on Monday, July 23, 2007 - 12:05 pm: |
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Carlos:
The 2 flashing lights problem is WAY to common with the Aquos series. You can try resetting it to factory defaults (see below).
Stephanie:
Make sure you have it set to use internal speakers not the external dolby. If that does not work try the factory default reset (see below). If that fails also, contact your sales person and if they cannot give you a solution exchange it.
Factory Default Reset:
- Unplug the TV and count to 10 slowly.
- Hold down the power button on the TV (not the remote.)
- Plug in the TV while holding power button.
- Count to 10 and release the power button.
- Turn it on and hope for the best. |
New member Username: Kathintheussa
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jul-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 04:04 pm: |
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We bought our 37 inch last September. Lost the sound last month, they sent someone to take the board out to send it back to get it rebuilt!!!!!!!! Was also told by the guy that this happens all the time to these tv's. Can you believe it? NEVER AGAIN!} |
New member Username: Boostinb18b
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jul-07
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| Posted on Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 05:01 pm: |
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Ed N: Do I have to do that everytime I replace a board in the tv? I had an issue where my inverter board fried and it took out one of the connectors. Unfortunately they don't sell the connector so I bought a new board and soldered the connection. The tv still didn't turn on and is still blinking green on power.  |
New member Username: Aquosuser
Post Number: 1
Registered: Aug-07
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| Posted on Saturday, August 11, 2007 - 02:33 pm: |
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to Ed N-your reset works!
I have a 37" LCD Aquous which had the sound permanently drop out a couple of days ago. I went through the users manual which had no help.
I did a reset and a system reset with the buttons on the rear of the set with no results. Your "factory reset" with the power button and unplugging worked! YOU MADE MY DAY FOR SURE! This probably saved hundreds of $ but just as importantly save a likely hassle worth more. Thanks for taking the time to contribute to this board. |
New member Username: Dohgrant
Post Number: 1
Registered: Aug-07
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| Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 05:31 pm: |
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How do I get my nikon camera images to display on my 46 inch Aquos without a slight "fattening" of the original photo? No matter what adjustments I make to the tv or to the dvd player, the photos are ALWAYS just a bit fat or wide. I have no trouble getting dvds to the correct size, but the jpeg camera images seem impossible to size properly.
John |
New member Username: Sirip
Post Number: 1
Registered: Sep-07
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| Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 07:19 pm: |
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We have a 37" LC37D7U, bought in 04/06. Died couple of weeks back (so, out of warranty). Same old chronic problem everybody has. It doesn't turn on. When powered on (either by power switch or remote), power LED comes up blue, stays blue for 4-5 secs then goes off and OPC/DL LED starts blinking red.
We had the Sharp authorized service guy look at it. He says, power board and/or main board need to be replaced. Cost ? $600-$700 depending on one or both boards. Any help from forum would be of great help. Any suggestions to get it fixed cheaper ? I found that the power board itself costs $240 from Sharp authorized parts distributor. I hope I can buy it and replace it myself, but I am hesitating to do that as I can not return it if the problem is with some other board. BTW, main board costs $600+ |
New member Username: Deadman71
Post Number: 3
Registered: Aug-07
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| Posted on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 01:22 pm: |
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Ok every one, first of all if you are just frustrated with your Sharp or can't afford the repair bill, give me a shout. I will buy your non working TV from you and I will pay the shipping costs.
Second, if you are in the mood to replace parts in your TV to save you money, go to Bestbuy.com and look up your parts there. They have a very good inventory for these televisions and you can get just about anything you need from them, stop wasting your time talking to Sharp support.
If you want to sell your set, contact me at cowboypoet@gvtc.com |
New member Username: Videcormeum
Post Number: 1
Registered: Sep-07
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| Posted on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 05:07 am: |
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So much for Sharp's legendary reputation in the LCD TV segment. 
I should have saved $200 and bought a Toshiba.
About three months ago I purchased a new Aquos LC-20D42U from an online retailer. A few weeks ago a pixel died in the center of the screen - very noticeable during bright or single-color pictures. And tonight, when I went to turn on the set, the green power light held solid for a few second then began blinking. I tried resetting the TV to factory settings as many of you suggested to no avail. The set will not turn on and the power light will not stop blinking unless I unplug the set.
I'll call the support center once they open (why did I pay a huge premium for Aquos brand?) and see about getting this resolved. I have a feeling that this will be my last Sharp LCD TV.
M. |
New member Username: Bigdog777
Post Number: 1
Registered: Sep-07
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| Posted on Friday, September 28, 2007 - 06:12 pm: |
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OK so my 2 yr + old Sharp LC-37D5U is experiancing the shuttting off, green screen, sometimes unresponsive to remote and other buttons etc... problems MANY others have been reporting that I have been reading about on these and other fourms....QUESTION is WHAT is the latest scoop on a fix? IF there even is one....as I read it, the firm ware update does NOT fix these problems or does it?? Sharp is no help and directs to nearest service center only...they want 50$ plus to even look at it. Just wondering what the latest info is? Any feedback would be appreciated EVEN if it's to dump this set and head to another MFG(Sony)....very disappointed with Sharp and own several of thier LCD TV's...go figure. Thanks for any reply someone might have time to make. BD |
New member Username: Videcormeum
Post Number: 2
Registered: Sep-07
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| Posted on Wednesday, October 03, 2007 - 11:52 pm: |
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So after two (2) weeks of repairs, I finally got my Sharp LCD TV back yesterday. I got it home and it worked fine. Watched a movie last night. Then tonight, when I got back from school, I attempted to turn on the set and .... nothing. Same problem as before. I'm absolutely furious. Sharp will be hearing from me tomorrow morning as soon as their customer relationship desk opens for business. I either want a replacement or a refund at this point. I don't think I'll stand to have my TV in the shop for another two weeks. |
New member Username: Gr82nou
West Palm Beach,
Fl.
USA
Post Number: 1
Registered: Oct-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 - 07:07 pm: |
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ED N: or anyone else.
any suggestions or recommendations on the same 2 blinking lights, power and OPC, but w/ no power button ????
The model I have has no buttons, just the lights, and won't turn on.
Any suggestions would be great I have a guy scheduled to come out tomorrow and would love to cancel that appt. After reading the above, it sounds like it could be very expensive. |
Bronze Member Username: Ovadoggvo
Post Number: 60
Registered: May-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 - 10:47 pm: |
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The red blinking light problem is related to a faulty power supply. Please have a technician check the issue at hand to confirm the problem. A good site for replacement parts at a decent price (unlike the manufacturer or partstore wanting $400 a board) is discount-merchant.com... I've noticed they are improving on getting the parts on their website with photos and all. It's a remarkable site and I haven't seen anything like it anywhere. All the parts are photographed and available for just about any plasma and LCD. It seems like they are getting overstocks or end of production parts. Either way, a great source for consumers and technicians alike. I know we buy all of our DLP lamps from these guys and lots of replacement parts. |
New member Username: Gr82nou
West Palm Beach,
Fl.
USA
Post Number: 2
Registered: Oct-07
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| Posted on Thursday, November 01, 2007 - 02:53 pm: |
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I have FANTASTIC News !
My TV hasn't been working for 3 weeks. It had the OPC and POWER lights flashing and wouldn't turn on. I tried resetting it, turning it off for 10 min. turning it off for 1 hour, holding the power button and turning it on - Nothing. I just made an appt Today for a Sharp repair service to come out and look at it.
Well......for unrelated reasons, we had to shut our main power down at the breaker box. It was off for about ten min., I walked into the house and the TV was on !!!!!!
I hope this works for the rest of you.
Best of Luck  |
New member Username: Sharpaquos
Post Number: 1
Registered: Dec-07
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| Posted on Saturday, December 22, 2007 - 08:07 pm: |
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Hello
Just phoned my retailer regarding a Sharp Aquos tv LC-37D40U today. I have an extended warranty that I purchased with the TV Sept 9/06. They gave me a repairman phone number as it is not covered by Sharp after 1 year. There was no answer as I guess being a few days before Christmas...so I will phone after the holidays. My main problem is a discolored patch that shows up on the screen on all stations (cable) except during the commercials? Also I have noticed some stations sound during any music is distorted..quite badly..not so with speaking voices ..just music? The mgr of the retail store was supprised about the discoloration and suggested that when I wiped the screen with a damp cloth this might have damaged it??? In fact he mentioned that I touched it and it received damage?? then said I shouldn't scrub the screen...really silly thing to say as I only wiped it and then wiped it dry.
Can anyone shed light on my problems it would be greatly appreciated. I will post again when I have contacted the repair person.
Thanks
Have a Merry Christmas |
New member Username: 540slingers
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Saturday, January 05, 2008 - 03:07 am: |
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I've had my LC52D92U for two months. Tonight, I noticed the upper right quadrant turn all white. The remaining 3/4 of my screen works and programming comes through. This is a TV issue, right? Any of you know the extent of the damage? I'm trying to contact Sharp, but I'm guessing this is going to be painful. Thanks in advance for any insight. |
New member Username: Bigdog777
Post Number: 2
Registered: Sep-07
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| Posted on Saturday, January 05, 2008 - 08:45 am: |
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Well Mike, Shirley and all the rest of us....I personally am DONE with Sharp products...if you go back to my original post on this forum you will read of my problems and let me just say after several new expensive boards , labor and a bunch of time in a Sharp repair shop I'm right back where I started....remember the Discount tire commercial where the old lady throws the tire back thru the window....Hell not only can't they make a TV that last over two years before failing.....THEY CAN"T EVEN FIX IT!!! Now Mike I don't know if these problems affect the D92U series....I hope not for your sake but Shirley ME and all others that have the older D4,5 and 6U sets I say SELL THEM NOW! while they still work and go buy a SONY XBR LCD or SXRD...you won't be sorry. Sincerely, A VERY DIS-SATISFIED and NO LONGER SHARP product buyer. There I feel better now...thank you ecoustics.com |
New member Username: A_vale
Geneva
Switzerland
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Saturday, January 05, 2008 - 10:07 am: |
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Sharp Aquos 37in LC-37AD5E, bought in Switzerland in November 2007. It was working fine until today when it started randomly switching (several seconds apart) between sources (TV, DTV, EXT1, etc.), menus and teletext; as if a ghost was behind the remote control.
Coincidentally I attempted the "Software Upgrade" today, which gave a message saying it was not able to find an upgrade (the first time I ran it). I tried the upgrade a couple of times again, but those times there was no message.
Anyone else have this kind of problem? |
New member Username: 540slingers
Post Number: 2
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Saturday, January 05, 2008 - 11:52 am: |
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Thanks, Steven. I knew things were looking bad when they screwed up my delivery of the TV. I have been a long-time Sony fan, but decided to go with Sharp this time. What a mistake, huh?
Well, best of luck to all of you. |
New member Username: Kathryn
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Wednesday, January 09, 2008 - 09:48 pm: |
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SHARP LC-32D41U Problems with picture
Has anyone had trouble getting picture with the Aquos. I get sound, but picture is very intermittent. I'll turn the TV on and may get picture for several seconds and then it goes black. Sometimes after turning it on and off dozens of time, I'm able to retain picture. I had this problem during the warranty period and the repairman had NO problems at his shop, but replaced the board anyway. Well, the problem is still there. Now it's not under warranty. I didn't think operating a television was supposed to be hard. Any ideas on how to fix it - SHARP and the repair people apparently don't have the answer. |
New member Username: Shopping_queen
Bowie,
MD
US
Post Number: 2
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Thursday, January 10, 2008 - 08:58 pm: |
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SHARP AQUOS LC-32D40U Picture goes black for no reason
My problem is the exact same as Kathryn's in the post before me. The TV is working but the picture goes out randomly and now the warranty period is over. This issue is making me nuts, and I would be grateful for any advice-dump it and get another or whatever. We don't have hundreds to spend in repairs, especially when the prices are so much lower than when we bought this lemon, and it is not even paid off yet. Any help/suggestions are welcomed. Cindy |
New member Username: Michaelhauser
Springfield,
TN
United States
Post Number: 2
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 12:56 pm: |
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I have a Sharp Aquos model# LC-45GX6U that needs:
p.w.b inverter #1 DUNTKC471UJ01
p.w.b inverter #2 DUNTKC472UJ01
p.w.b inverter #3 DUNTKC473UJ01
p.w.b inverter #4 DUNTKC474UJ01
also I have no avc box and was wondering if any other Sharp avc box models will work with it? The one that goes with it is model# TU-GD10U-T, TU-45GAD/T (not sure which one is right out of these two) but the tv is just LC-45GX6U without a /D or /T on the end.
Anyone know where I could get a TV like this one for parts? perhaps with a broken screen? I have priced the inverters and they want over $900 for all four, which includes core charges for not having the original part to return. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated!!
Also need a power cord. |
New member Username: Ikenfixit
HS,
Michigan
Post Number: 2
Registered: Feb-08
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| Posted on Friday, February 01, 2008 - 02:56 pm: |
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I'd really be curious as to whether or not these incorporate VRAM for the Video output as weve seen Lines and garbled video on anything that does. Too many Sharp HD issues here to not say this so contact Scott Kamber at www.kamberedelson.com Hes a friend that can help and if you like ask him who I am and what I do.
(Recentley helped a boatload of consumers on a specific Class litigation settlement that went our way)..
Believe skamber@kamberedelson.com to be good for basic email. ;)
Good luck all! |
New member Username: Pupperdog
Missouri
USA
Post Number: 1
Registered: Feb-08
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| Posted on Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 11:09 pm: |
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Hi! We just got a Sharp Aquos 20D42U less than 1 week ago--picture is great! Bought it for the kitchen, while wife is cooking, etc--liked the fact that viewing angle is great.
However, based on what I've been reading here, we'd better just box it up tomorrow and send back for refund.
Here's what ours is doing--since day one:
Approx. 85% of time, powers on great.
Remainder of time, only audio comes on--no picture. This seems to occur whether on/off switch on unit is used, or remote.
Green power lite on unit is on--not flashing.
Channel info box in upper right corner displays for a few seconds, then disappears.
No display buttons, menu buttons, etc work--however, can change channels. Appropriate audio comes on for each channel. However, no picture appears no matter how long unit is on. It's basically a big radio!!!
However, if unit is turned off and turned right back on, everything works fine.
Are we wise to return this turkey and go with another brand? It wasn't cheap!!! We have Sony's and a Panasonic--however, finding a unit that will fit on the kitchen counter is the problem.
Are we headed for more of the problems we have been reading about here?
Thanks!
Steve |
New member Username: Mrblack
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jul-08
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| Posted on Thursday, July 24, 2008 - 09:28 am: |
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Sharp LC40C32U Video comes on then goes off right away. Switching on and off seems to sometimes work. Once on it seems to stay on fine. All sound works fine? Anyone ever solve this..I see several video switches off issues here? |
New member Username: Tmbackstrom
Broomfield,
CO
US
Post Number: 3
Registered: Aug-06
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| Posted on Thursday, July 24, 2008 - 09:42 am: |
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Rick, my Mom's LC32D41U had the same issue, and we had the entire TV replaced by Sharp under warranty. The repair guy said something in the LCD panel itself was broken, and repair wasn't feasible. The replacement has worked great for over a year and a half so far. |
New member Username: S_a_adams
Post Number: 1
Registered: Aug-08
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| Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 11:04 am: |
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Hello, All.
I have a Sharp LC-26D40U and our local technician just told me it will probably need a $ 300.00 microprocessor logic board, and another $100.00 or so for service. The unit is no longer under warranty.
Does anyone know how I can get a part number on this? The tech won't give it to me, she wants me to buy it from her with her mark-up. Sharp says only the techs have that information. Right!
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks. |
New member Username: Sirip
Post Number: 2
Registered: Sep-07
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| Posted on Saturday, August 16, 2008 - 01:35 pm: |
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S Adams,
Rep is crapping. I found parts at the following sites. You need the part #.
http://www.andrewselectronics.com/
http://www.searspartsdirect.com
I didn't actually buy it as I didn't want to spend any money on SHARP crap, but it's available. Also, if you are a handyman type, you can replace the board yourself. All you need is a philips screw driver. Inside, the modules plugin to each other nicely. |
New member Username: Shopping_queen
Bowie,
MD
US
Post Number: 3
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Saturday, August 16, 2008 - 07:29 pm: |
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Hi. We have a Sharp Aquos LC-32D4OU, and the picture goes black at random, while the audio stays on. Turning it off and on sometimes helps, but you could be turning it off and on for a long time before it works. Of course the warranty is over, and I took Consumer Reports.org's advice and did not buy an extended warranty.
Is this something that can be fixed? I am pretty handy, and could do it if I knew what the problem was, and what parts are needed. Can anyone help?
Thank you. |
New member Username: Mrblack
Post Number: 2
Registered: Jul-08
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| Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2008 - 06:57 am: |
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Cindy,
I have same problem.. Sometimes a quick smack to the upper right side of the tv before turning it on solves the problem. Also I noted that if the room is darker it happens less. Must be a lose connection somewhere in the unit, but I'm not sure. Sure would like to solve it. It works great otherwise. Let me know if you find anything. |
New member Username: Sjoerdbouma
Post Number: 1
Registered: Aug-08
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| Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - 03:30 pm: |
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Hi,
Same problem here also (Sharp Aquos LC-32BV8E). I tried several resets in the TV-menu ... no results. Power on and off (sometimes lasts 10 minutes) is the only way. Did anyone opened the TV and checked the upper right part of the TV for lose connections ? |
New member Username: Shopping_queen
Bowie,
MD
US
Post Number: 4
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Friday, August 22, 2008 - 05:06 pm: |
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I haven't opened the back, but if you do and are able to fix/tighten anything, please let me know. Thanks, Cindy |
New member Username: De12261
Post Number: 1
Registered: Aug-08
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| Posted on Saturday, August 23, 2008 - 03:23 am: |
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Hello
I have a Sharp Aquos 42 XD series (42XD1EA), probably europe version (or italian version).
Sometimes, after some hours on, the remote control and also buttons on the TV locks.
I have to turn off unplugging the power cable.
Anyone does know what is the problem?
How can I reset? I try with 10 seconds press power button, unplug and plug but
it does not work.
I thought that was the hot temperature, but now in Italy is not so hot as some weeks ago and yesterday evening the TV locks.
thank you |
New member Username: Eng2007
Post Number: 1
Registered: Aug-08
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| Posted on Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 11:36 am: |
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Hi,
If anyone is interested I have a working Sharp Aquos LC-32DA5U for sale with a broken LCD screen. I believe, from research, that parts are compatible with the smaller lc-26da5u and i think they will work with lc-32d4u but please confirm. Please private message me, I am located in Toronto. |
New member Username: Lc46sb54u
Post Number: 1
Registered: Sep-08
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| Posted on Wednesday, September 03, 2008 - 03:02 am: |
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Hello,
I bought LC46SB54U about 3 weeks ago, it work fine for 3 week. last week in the morning TV turn off suddenly with a sound of Click. After that TV never turn on. There is no light flashing or any thing. Looks like TV is not getting any power. its flat dead. Any help ?
I have talk to sharp help and warranty but so far no help.
any help will be appreciated
thanks |
New member Username: Hbchandler
Post Number: 1
Registered: Sep-08
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| Posted on Friday, September 26, 2008 - 12:45 pm: |
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I need a Sharp TU-GD10U-T, the AVC unit for the Sharp LC-45GX6U. My LCD sits on the wall unable to work without it. And I can't find someone to repair it. Anyone have one of these for sale? |
New member Username: Peterderek
Post Number: 1
Registered: Oct-08
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| Posted on Saturday, October 25, 2008 - 08:27 am: |
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My Sharp 37D6U has developed the same problem that many people seem to be experiencing. The set repeatedly locks up so the neither the remote nor the buttons on the set will work. I have to switch it off at the main supply to get it to work again.
If the set is switched off using the remote, it comes back on again after a number of hours, usually in the middle of the night.
I have spoken to Sharp's Customer Care Centre and I was not impressed. The individual I spoke to seem to be on a different planet. He denied knowing anything about the problem which is obviously generic. All he could offer was that I return the set to the Service Centre.
Another very dissatisfied Sharp customer.
Peter |
New member Username: De12261
Post Number: 2
Registered: Aug-08
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| Posted on Sunday, October 26, 2008 - 07:30 am: |
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Hello Peter.
I see that you have a problem like mine.
From September I have no more that problem with my Aquos.
I do not know if it is better call the Customer Care or not.
Anyway, some weeks ago I bought a Samsung T220HD (pc monitor and Tv together). I see that Samsung is really fast when switching channel, the Sharp is slow.
But the Samsung lock too...the same way, no button is working.
This happens only sometimes, only when using display as monitor, and the Pc turn off it for energy saving. After that, the display locks and I have to swith the power off by power cable.
What will you do?
Do you have contacted the customer care for repairing the TV?
thank you.
bye |
New member Username: Razzmatazz55
Vidalia,
Louisiana
USA
Post Number: 1
Registered: Nov-08
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| Posted on Monday, November 10, 2008 - 10:58 pm: |
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I have a LC-32D44U and my power and OPC lights blink on and off. Did anyone get a response on what causes this? This unit has only about 5 hours of use. I wish I would have known about these issues before I wasted my money. |
New member Username: Marlonj29
Post Number: 1
Registered: Nov-08
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| Posted on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 - 04:58 pm: |
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Well, I've seen here around 5 cases like mine, the OPC and Power Lights blinking and no video, my tv set was bought in Panama and I'm living in Venezuela it is still under warranty period and my question is..How do I use an international warranty service?? I would'nt want to think that I've lost my money and that Sharp trade mark is that awful |
New member Username: Peterderek
Post Number: 2
Registered: Oct-08
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| Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 05:51 am: |
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Since the service offered by Sharp Customer Care is so totally useless, I've been trying to isolate the cause of my problem. The 'switching-off/switching back-on at odd times/and the locking-up' all seem to be especially bad when I have my external antenna connected to the 'Air' input. If I disconnect the antenna, the problem doesn't seem to occur. I need to spend much more time watching TV without the external antenna connected - but I love the high definition quality it provides.
I'm wondering if it's a static charge issue with the antenna. If it charges up, is this what causes the tv set to start performing erratically?
Has anyone else identified a correlation between this odd performance and the use of an external antenna, and if so, does grounding of the antenna provide a solution? |
New member Username: Peterderek
Post Number: 3
Registered: Oct-08
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| Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 07:22 am: |
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I should add that I'm using an internal antenna, so the approach to be used for grounding it is not so obvious. |
New member Username: Pbjb
Sitka,
Alaska
USA
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jan-09
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| Posted on Sunday, January 11, 2009 - 01:53 am: |
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There have been posts over the last three years of people having the same problem with the Aquos randomly dropping the picture, power light and OPC light flash green, and TV won't turn on or off for a few minutes. After all this time, has ANYONE found a solution to this problem? Mine had this problem right out of the box two days ago. |
Silver Member Username: Ovadoggvo
Post Number: 220
Registered: May-07
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| Posted on Monday, February 02, 2009 - 12:40 am: |
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Kristy,
You can reset the video board by holding Vol_+ and Channel - (or Vol - and Ch +) and pluging the TV in the wall and powering it on. It will run a reset cycle. It temporarily fixes this issue in most cases on most 32" sharp aquos LCD's. Otherwise, you might want to buy a new video board from http://www.discount-merchant.com
That's where our service center buys all of our parts. Good service and low prices. |
New member Username: Flyboy83
Milwaukee,
WI
USA
Post Number: 1
Registered: Feb-09
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| Posted on Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 04:02 am: |
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I recently purchased the Sharp Aquos 32' LC-32GP2U. I had everything hooked up & working fine for a few hours. Later, it just went black & the power would constantly flash.
I followed the manual but nothing. Same problem. My dad talked to a tech guy at his work who is into Home theatre & told him that it needs to be reset by calling Sharp & have them step me thru (of which I plan on doing later this morning).
Does anyone know of a solution to this problem? A prompt responce is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
You can email me at MillerLiteo2@cs.com. |
New member Username: Kevin1966
Post Number: 1
Registered: Mar-09
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| Posted on Monday, March 16, 2009 - 07:44 pm: |
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I have a sharp LC-32DA5U television. When trying to power the set on the screen flickers for a second then the power and opc leds flash green. The power led is flashing in cycles of two and the opc is in single cycles. The set is froze at this point and will not turn on or off without being unplugged. This set is over three years old so it is out of warranty. Sharp has not been helpful only to suggest a service center over a hundred miles from my location. I would like to try to fix myself if I know for sure what parts are needed to fix this problem. I appreciate any help anyone can offer. Regardless of the outcome I think this was the last sharp product I will own. For the purchase price the set should last more then 3yrs trouble free. |
New member Username: Kevin1966
Post Number: 2
Registered: Mar-09
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| Posted on Friday, March 27, 2009 - 06:44 pm: |
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To everyone with the sharp aquos with the power and opc lights flashing. I had the same problem as you can see from the post above. I pulled the back of the tv off to see if I could see any visible problems. The power board did have a resistor that visibly was not right. I ordered a used board and problem solved. I wish you all the best of luck fixing your problem. As for me it was the main power board. |
New member Username: Asuma85
Post Number: 1
Registered: Apr-09
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 - 06:04 am: |
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I have the sharp aquos and It has started to randomly activate the still image "feature".
It happens every few minutes and I have tried resetting, unplugging and taking the batteries out of the remote to no avail. Needless to say it makes watching TV an impossibly frustrating experience. |
New member Username: Annorax64
Post Number: 4
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 - 09:57 am: |
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Are you certain that it's the TV and not your cable or satellite service
causing the issue?
Sounds more like a bad signal from cable or satellite than a problem
with the TV itself. |
New member Username: Jim_peters
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jun-09
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 02:00 pm: |
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I’ve had my LC-37D4U for about three years and no problems until recently. Now there’s no audio through the built in speakers. At first the problem was kind of intermittent and would clear up after power reset (unplugging and replugging) , after a while that didn’t work but I was able to temporarily fix it by resetting the reset or system reset buttons on the back , but not any more. I can still get sound through my external speakers hooked up to a reciever, but when I run the TV stand-alone, no sound.
Any suggestions? |
Bronze Member Username: Numan2good
Post Number: 15
Registered: May-09
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 04:27 pm: |
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hello jim
there might be a sound capacitor breakdown.....
or the speakers go down..... |
New member Username: Anolasco
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jun-09
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| Posted on Sunday, June 14, 2009 - 06:26 pm: |
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I have a Sharp Aqups LC-42D64U for about 6 months. It works fine, with HDMI connected SAT signal. Recently I decided to install a HD antenna for my local channels. According to the users manual, I should have an option to be able to scan for channels, my set does not. I also attempted the reset function, and it resets all the options, but I still cannot see the supposed AIR menu setup.
Any suggestions? |
Bronze Member Username: Numan2good
Post Number: 20
Registered: May-09
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| Posted on Monday, June 15, 2009 - 06:15 pm: |
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hello aqustin
well if it is in manual then it must have an option in TV also...just give a sharp look again and i hope you will fine one... |
New member Username: Hpkts
Denton,
TX
USA
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jun-09
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 - 09:19 am: |
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Our Sharp Aquos LC-37D-62U has had skippy sound on one particular off the air channel since new, but no video disturbance. It is always skippy, no matter time of day, year, or atmospheric conditions. Our other two TVs with CECB converters on same amplified antenna system don't exhibit this problem. Our local TV transmitters are all roughly 42 miles distant. Indicated signal strength on this channel is good on all sets. My industrial background is electronic engr., with non commercial experience repairing TV sets dating back 54 years, but excluding latest technology. I'm wondering if a pot tweak somewhere might remedy this particular strange problem. |
Bronze Member Username: Numan2good
Post Number: 21
Registered: May-09
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 - 12:32 pm: |
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hello Randle Blankenship
well i guess its not the TV fault its the channels fault because these TV are made for digital signals and i guess your other TV are (i do not know the models)are analog
anyways its nothing to worry try if there is HD version of same channel if not try another HD channel if that channel do the same then it might be a TV problem...
hope this helps you.... |
New member Username: Annorax64
Post Number: 5
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 - 05:20 pm: |
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Randle:
You might want to try to have the TV rescan the channels to see if that
improves anything.
Since the DTV move last Friday in the US, stations have moved around a
bit and a rescan is often required. |
Bronze Member Username: Numan2good
Post Number: 22
Registered: May-09
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 - 05:39 pm: |
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yeah may be the rescaning thing works out the problem...
it may be an issue that channels need a rescan.... |
New member Username: Annorax64
Post Number: 6
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 - 06:59 pm: |
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On my older Aquos, I first have to press the "Air" button on my remote, and then press the "Menu" button. From there on the screen, I scroll-over to the "Setup" tab and then scroll-down to the "CH Setup" menu selections.
From the resulting dialog, I scroll down to "CH Search" and press the "Enter" button on my remote.
I then get a choice of "Analog", "Digital(Air)", and "Digital(Cable)" from which I have to select "Yes" or "No".
If you're only looking for digital channels over the air, then select "No" for "Analog" and "Digital(Cable)". Select "Yes" for "Digital(Air)" only.
Finally, arrow down to "Search Start" and wait a while -- it takes a few minutes.
Good Luck! |
New member Username: Jim_peters
Post Number: 2
Registered: Jun-09
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| Posted on Monday, June 22, 2009 - 01:24 pm: |
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The picture improvement on my LC-37D4U since the recent analog to digital conversion is unimpressive maybe nonexistant. I have cable from Comcast who told me I would not have to make any changes for the conversion.
When I change channels the sign on the upper right hand corner of the screen shows the channel #, and the words "cable" and "analog". Am I really getting digital or not? |
New member Username: Annorax64
Post Number: 7
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Monday, June 22, 2009 - 04:05 pm: |
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Jim Peters:
You've misunderstood what changes should be expected with the DTV migration that just happened.
If you are using a cable TV provider like you are, you will see absolutely no change in quality in the stations that Comcast provides to you.
Since you're not trying to view TV stations using your own antenna without cable TV, the DTV switch has no impact on you.
If you want DTV quality reception from Comcast, you will most likely have to contact Comcast to upgrade your cable TV service to "Digital Cable". If available in your area, this will most likely involve paying more a month for this service and installation of "Digital Cable" capable cable box at your home.
Hope this clears-up the misconception. |
New member Username: Hpkts
Denton,
TX
USA
Post Number: 2
Registered: Jun-09
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| Posted on Monday, June 22, 2009 - 11:01 pm: |
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Thanks to all for your replies, but my post on skippy, sputtery sound seems to have been largely misunderstood. Channel 21.1 did not move in the changeover, but I had already rescanned anyway, before I wrote the post. The set had been receiving digital on all our channels for the past year, but the sound had always been skippy on 21.1 only, while the video is flawless. There was no sound problem with channel 21 analog, which had been broadcasting simultaneously.
I should have stated that the problem seems to be caused by some internal sound detection or decoding setting being just on the bleeding edge of misalignment. I was hoping someone with specific Aquos circuit level expertise might be monitoring the posts and immediately know a remedy. In this age of black box replacement, that expertise may only be available at the factory, but one can always hope.
R. Blankenship |
New member Username: Churned
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jul-09
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| Posted on Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - 12:39 pm: |
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Sharp model ic-42d62u purchased 16 months ago - died on 4/23/2009. Red and green lights flashing but nothing else. Called Sharp. Took it to their authorized service center on 4/23/09. Paid diagnostic fee. Have waited since then for repair. They say that Sharp has sent the wrong part 3 times and they don't want to work on it anymore because they "are in the hole on it." I have called Sharp Customer Service many times. Finally was told on July 1 that I might get some help and they would call back in 2-3 days. I have called 3 times in the past 2 days attempting to reach the person who was going to call me. No luck so far. Messages left, emails sent - no response. They are unable to suggest a resolution. No other authorized service center in my area.
I ask "what do you recommend I do?" They say they will call me back but no one does.
Any suggestions out there? It's obviously out of warranty. |
New member Username: Churned
Post Number: 2
Registered: Jul-09
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| Posted on Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - 09:40 pm: |
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May have some help. Will know in about a week. Extremely helpful lady in central office made some things happen and after 4 phone calls I may have a resolution in a week.
Will follow up. |
New member Username: Floppy72
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jul-09
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| Posted on Friday, July 31, 2009 - 05:53 pm: |
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Can i fix my Aquos 37DB5U ???
The green power led flash 3 times ( at second )
I don't know if this problem diagnostic is about PC Board or Main unit ...
Anyone know about it ?
Thanks |
New member Username: Dougout
Post Number: 1
Registered: Aug-09
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| Posted on Monday, August 03, 2009 - 10:58 am: |
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I have the same power problem with my 62C42U...any solutions yet?
http://forum.ecoustics.com/cgi-bin/bbs/show.pl?tpc=2&post=1764668#POST1764668 |
New member Username: Churned
Post Number: 3
Registered: Jul-09
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| Posted on Monday, August 03, 2009 - 10:15 pm: |
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After 3 1/2 months I have a replacement - a refurbished Sharp LC-42D85U. The local authorized shop was unable to fix my unit and actually never called me after their initial diagnostic evaluation and collection of my diagnostic fee. They finally gave up. Sharp USA was extremely helpful through the Aquos Advantage plan. Thoroughly happy with this refurbished unit so far. |
New member Username: Mets8609
Post Number: 1
Registered: Aug-09
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| Posted on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 06:27 pm: |
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Need to Know. I have a LC37-HV4U and the red light keeps blinking. Also the AVC box the person gave me goes to a different set. It is model # TU-GA1U-S and it is for model LC-32 or 37G4U. Will it work the Monitor I have LC-37-HV4U. The cord the person gave me is a regular cord but on the manual it shows the cord has a little round part at the end. May not mean anything just checking if it needs that type of cord and can regular cord power it. The manual for the LC37-HV4U has no model # for the AVC box under the declarations section. The LC-37G4U specifically shows the AVC box model # TU-GA1U-S I really want to get this thing working with the MMA fight coming up a week from today. Gina Carano & Chris Cyborg
Please help my TV died and I'm trying to get this AQUOS to work. Also do I need a pc card for this thing to work my monitor. If I have wrong box need to know asap so I can try to get the right one. Don't have the cash to get a new TV so trying deperately to make this one work.
Thanks for your help
Luis |
New member Username: Tigerboy211
Post Number: 1
Registered: Aug-09
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| Posted on Friday, August 14, 2009 - 01:49 am: |
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I have an LC-27D4U and I just got it back from the Authorized Service Repair for a faulty thermopad which is a common problem for the D4U models. The thermopad would eventually melt and drip onto the sound board. I got it back and now a day later I am having the same problems with the video not showing and the power and opc lights flashing. Any know if Sharp is taking care of this issue? |
New member Username: Peteyboy
Post Number: 1
Registered: Aug-09
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| Posted on Sunday, August 30, 2009 - 04:13 pm: |
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My LC-37D5U now has no digital signal on cable W/O cable box,(error 202) it did before but then the pix was tiled and sometimes not at all. I hooked up the other digital and it works OK. Tried the resets and hold on while plug in but no help.
I haven't seen any post like this. |
New member Username: Jmadukayil
Post Number: 1
Registered: Sep-09
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| Posted on Friday, September 18, 2009 - 08:10 pm: |
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Sharp LCD Aquos TVs suck!!
I bought a LC-42D72U from Futureshop in Canada and just a month back the video went black and the power LED would start flashing.
I registered on fixya.com and after $200 worth of replacement of parts like power supply inverter board, power supply board, backlight inverter boards, the TV is still the same.
I chose to fix the TV myself, since Sharp indicated that the TV is out of warranty and for getting the TV diagnosed, they will charge me $100.
Guys, just spread the word around about Sharp. The are among the most expensive TVs and have got a very bad electronic circuitry quality.
I just go to online stores selling Sharp LCD TVs and leave negative feedbacks. |
New member Username: Photte
Post Number: 1
Registered: Sep-09
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| Posted on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 11:43 am: |
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I have purchased a 32" LCD TV-Sharp Aquos in March 2008, a little more than a year ago. I have also had a BELL PVR 9241 system installed. Since then, the TV signal Blinks. Bell has changed my PVR system and 3 techniciens have come. All the wiring has been changed and the satelite signal has been optimized.... The TV signal still blinks. They have changed the Component signal and installed it in Input 3... The TV signal still blinks. The image and sound disappear for 1 or 2 seconds and comes back as if the power had gone off. This will mostly occur after more than 30 minutes of the TV beeing turned on and will then repeat itself 2-4 times in very short intervals.
Bell says they have done everything in there power and that the problem is probably the TV. This problem, has been happening since the installation of the PVR in January 2009.
Is this a common problem? What might be the problem? How can I resolve it? |
New member Username: Aquos
Post Number: 1
Registered: Oct-09
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| Posted on Sunday, October 04, 2009 - 11:04 am: |
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I went to turn on my 32' LCD TV-Sharp Aquos with my remote and got no response. After that, the green power and OPC lights started to flash. I am getting no sound or picture, how do I fix this problem? |
New member Username: Jmadukayil
Post Number: 2
Registered: Sep-09
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| Posted on Sunday, October 04, 2009 - 11:17 am: |
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Try a video reset. This may help.
With no power supply to the TV, pressing the volume up and channel down (or the vol down and channel up) buttons simultaneously, turn on the power supply to the TV.
If this does not work, try downloading the service manual for this TV and go to the troubleshooting section. |
New member Username: Lauracarey
CA
USA
Post Number: 1
Registered: Oct-09
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| Posted on Sunday, October 04, 2009 - 02:28 pm: |
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Have a 2 year old Sharp Aquos 52".
Two weeks ago I noticed that the picture was kind of dark, so I adjusted the brightness up and that helped.
Today we were watching a cable TV movie and noticed that when it flipped between scenes that the picture would quickly lighten more or darken more depending if the scene was light or dark.
This is the first time that we have had any problems like this.
(BTW, we have all of our A/V equipment going through a Monster Power Box HTS3600)
After reading some of the posts on this board, I also remember that about a month ago or so that we had the normal blue power light and a green light that was not on prior and that we didn't know what it was for but the TV played fine. Now we only have the blue power light on which is normal.
Anybody have any answers? Thanks |
New member Username: Jmadukayil
Post Number: 3
Registered: Sep-09
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| Posted on Sunday, October 04, 2009 - 02:37 pm: |
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Try a video reset as described in the previous post. |
New member Username: Evado
Post Number: 1
Registered: Oct-09
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| Posted on Sunday, October 11, 2009 - 11:57 am: |
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Hi,
I'm having an issue with Aquos LC60C46U: fuzzy pictures were posted here:
- http://lotsuk.webng.com/images/IMG00017.jpg
- http://lotsuk.webng.com/images/IMG00020.jpg
- http://lotsuk.webng.com/images/IMG00021.jpg
I've started a thread here to get help. Any other help will be appreciated.
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1155469 |
New member Username: Unknown123
Post Number: 1
Registered: Oct-09
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| Posted on Monday, October 26, 2009 - 07:11 am: |
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Does anybody know how to fix sound problem on a Sharp Aquos tv. Recently moved from the UK and it was working fine until now when we connected and turned it on. |
Gold Member Username: Samijubal
Post Number: 4158
Registered: Jul-04
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| Posted on Monday, October 26, 2009 - 05:34 pm: |
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Is the TV PAL? What are you trying to watch? DVD, cable, etc.? |
New member Username: Unknown123
Post Number: 2
Registered: Oct-09
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 01:44 am: |
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I am trying to watch TV, it was working in the UK. We programmed the channels here and everything's good, but there is no sound. |
Gold Member Username: Samijubal
Post Number: 4160
Registered: Jul-04
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| Posted on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 07:09 pm: |
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TV doesn't tell me the source. Where are you? Is the TV PAL? If you're in the U.S., with a UK TV, the two countries use a different TV system. |
New member Username: Unknown123
Post Number: 3
Registered: Oct-09
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| Posted on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 08:57 pm: |
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Hi David
Thanks for replying. I'm sorry I did not provide enough information. I don't know much about these things. I am in Australia and I have somehow managed to get the volume to work. I don't know the right technological terms, but I think the problem was with the analogue channels. As soon as I programmed the HD channels, the volume is working fine. I hope this makes sense. On this telly the setup for analogue and HD is separate and I have been using the analogue setup all along until two days ago I decided to try the HD setup and it worked. Thanks again |
New member Username: Wpas
Post Number: 1
Registered: Oct-09
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| Posted on Saturday, October 31, 2009 - 02:17 pm: |
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Sharp LC-42D64U. Unit won't power on. The Power and OPC LEDs blink twice together then the OPC LED blinks a third time. Then the pattern repeats. Purchased the service manual but the manual dosn't tell what the flashing LED codes mean. Does anyone know where this code table can be found? Does anyone know what this flashing code means? Where} do you recommend buying parts? |
New member Username: Jmadukayil
Post Number: 4
Registered: Sep-09
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| Posted on Saturday, October 31, 2009 - 03:21 pm: |
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shopjimmy is one option for buying parts.
Ebay is another.
I have some parts with me that I will be listing on ebay canada soon. |
New member Username: Jmadukayil
Post Number: 5
Registered: Sep-09
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| Posted on Saturday, October 31, 2009 - 03:23 pm: |
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Bill Pass:
Typically it should be a main unit board issue. My TV issue was video blackout and power led flashing continuously.
I changed backlight inverter boards and power supply board but did not work and then finally I sold the TV on ebay for parts. LC42D72U.
Good luck. |
