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New member Username: Npb
Post Number: 3
Registered: Oct-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 - 06:35 pm: |
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I'm *definitely* no expert, but it could be the power supply. My HLN was out-of-warranty when I had my recent problem with it. I asked Samsung customer service if they'd help with the repairs, and they agreed to cover parts if I paid for labor, but I had to use their preferred repair tech. Might be worth it for you to see if Samsung will cover part or all of the repairs even if your TV is out of warranty. |
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New member Username: Rufe6
Post Number: 1
Registered: Oct-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 - 08:39 am: |
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Well I have been reading these threads over and over again trying to find what may be wrong with my samsung hlr5677w and maybe I have passed over it. Anyway I have had the sammy for 1.5 yrs and has been used every day, lamp says 5206hrs the lamp died and I replaced it...perfect it works agains! Until 2 weeks went by and now it just shuts itself off anywhere from 20 min to 1.5hrs it's unpredictable. I called samsung they unplug and hold power button for 30 sec. this didnt make much sence to me but...why not? Uh yeah that and nothing would have been the same thing. Does anyone know or have an Idea of what could be wrong? |
New member Username: Rufe6
Post Number: 2
Registered: Oct-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 - 09:05 am: |
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Just some more info on the hlr5677, when the tv shuts off the top 2 lights blink and I am able to turn it back on immedialty, thanks for any help. |
New member Username: J8kup
Post Number: 1
Registered: Oct-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 - 03:01 pm: |
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Hey Rob, Replace the lamp.
Darren,
I had the exact problem and the time the TV would work became shorter and shorter. Finally had to get service out and after 3 trips and replacing every part, it finally works again. Each time the tech would replace something, it would work for about a week and then we would repeat the problem. Luckily, he promised me a maximum repair of 700.00 so the last 2 trips did not cost me. Its been 3 weeks now and all works fine. He replaced the lamp (again) the ballst, the Board the power supply and the color wheel that I am aware of. Still don't know what the real problem was. Good luck |
Silver Member Username: Fyi
Dallas,
Texas
Post Number: 906
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 - 03:55 pm: |
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Re-seat the lamp and make sure the door/hatch is closed securely. |
New member Username: Ryanb
Post Number: 3
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 - 04:17 pm: |
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Cheese? I had read on here before, but can't find now, a comment on using cheese cloths to cover the back vents to keep dust out. I finally saw these at Home Depot in the paint department (buying paint) and decided to purchase them. I wanted to know how to use these? Just tape over the vent on the outside and change every couple months or so (when visibly dirty I assume)??
Also, even if this is ran by FYI, which I'm not sure if it is or trying to imply that, but he or she's always replying to posts and offering advice that seems good, so I just wanted to say thanks to him/her for staying involved with the same forum, let alone a 'help' forum, for at least a year (since I first came across this site thanks to my screaming color wheel). |
New member Username: Budclerk
Post Number: 3
Registered: Oct-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 - 05:12 pm: |
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took the lamp out and tried re-seating it.... that didnt do the trick... when the lamp is out of the tv, is there anyway to test it or see that there might be a problem with it?? should i just try getting a replacement lamp to see if that fixes the problem before calling for a samsuung service tech??
any other suggestions for simple checks or procedures to do to try to troubleshoot this problem myself??
thanks again for the help all!!!! |
Silver Member Username: Fyi
Dallas,
Texas
Post Number: 907
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 - 05:45 pm: |
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Yea...you need a spare lamp anyway. That's always the first best thing to try. You really can't tell it's bad by looking at it unless the internal bulb is actually shattered. These lamps have electrodes that create an arc across a 1mm gap through mercury gas. The gas can dissipate. The gap can widen. The electrodes can become less conductive. |
Silver Member Username: Fyi
Dallas,
Texas
Post Number: 908
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 - 05:50 pm: |
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ryan b,
Thanks for the kind words. 
I like the cheesecloth idea if it's not too restrictive. |
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New member Username: Jeff_matthews
Post Number: 2
Registered: Apr-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 - 06:08 pm: |
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rob, I don't know that you can tell much of anything from the lights blinking. Manual says replace lamp when I had a problem before, but my lamp was just fine.
You will know your lamp is fine, I think, if it shines brightly. That you have a noise indicates another problem. The lamp should not make noise. It is just a light bulb.
The problem I had is TV would shut-off automatically. I would try to turn it back on, and I would hear a constant screech or hum - like something was jammed. No picture at that point. Turn it off, unplug it, turn it back on, okay for a minute or so, automatically shuts itself down again, and repeat....
It turned out to be the color wheel was bad. The color wheels have bearings, and the bearings gave out.
And that was just my experience. I think there is a big guessing game you have to play to try to fix these TV's.
FYI, replacing the color wheel was one heck of a disassembly and re-assembly job. Very do-able, but only if you are inclined in a serious way. |
New member Username: Rufe6
Post Number: 4
Registered: Oct-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 - 07:26 pm: |
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Thank you for all the info, I came home and took off the back and watched as the tv ran...the fans are working fine and the lamp went out and then it shut down, I am going to try to return the lamp as it is only 2 weeks old, I hope it is just defective. We'll see, does anyone know if samsungparts.com will send a new replacement at no charge? |
New member Username: Modimplant
San Diego,
California
USA
Post Number: 9
Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Saturday, October 28, 2006 - 12:25 pm: |
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New member Username: Veeps
Post Number: 2
Registered: Oct-06
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| Posted on Saturday, October 28, 2006 - 02:02 pm: |
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I have a problem with my Samsung HL-S5087W DLP tv. I bought it 3 days ago. I also just bought an xbox. I hooked it up with the component cables to the tv. Then all of a sudden the tv just turned off and the 3 lights on the front started blinking. The tv is fine when i'm watching anything else or if I connect the xbox with the normal video. Did I get a defective tv? |
New member Username: Irishfred
Post Number: 5
Registered: Dec-05
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| Posted on Monday, October 30, 2006 - 11:09 pm: |
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Rob,
It could be the ballast - I had the same type of problem about a year ago.
Unfortunately, you would have to try your lamp in another television to see if it fails. If it does not, then that's where I would place my bet. |
New member Username: Fizzle
Post Number: 1
Registered: Nov-06
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| Posted on Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 02:08 am: |
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I've got an HL-R6168W that is now 9 days out of warranty with a new 2 inch vertical band that is darker than the rest of the screen running up the far left side. I've seen this problem posted before, but no suggestions as to what might be causing it. Any help out there? |
Silver Member Username: Fyi
Dallas,
Texas
Post Number: 912
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 06:45 am: |
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The digital board is heating up. Hope it's not too late for yours. Extended warranties are a practical requirement for these new technologies!
Don't forget to take the back off your set and clean things up in there with a brush attachment to your vac hose. Cleaning the inside every six months can prevent premature failure of several major components. After all, it's a projector that pulls air through it to keep things cool. With the air flow comes dust, lint, hair, bugs, etc. Pay extra attention to the cooling fans. Tape the cover switch shut and power up the set. Check that the fans spin equally and quietly. They are easy to replace if needed. |
New member Username: Mlechevet
New York
USA
Post Number: 1
Registered: Nov-06
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| Posted on Saturday, November 04, 2006 - 11:52 am: |
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PROBLEM WITH SHADOW ON LEFT SIDE OF SCREEN
I've got a Samsung HL-R 4266W that about 10 months old. A few months ago I started noticing that on any dark image (night scene on DVD), dark scene in game, blank NO SIGNAL screen that the last 6 to 8 inches of the picture on the left hand side is darker than the rest...like a dark stripe 8 inches wide. It is especially noticable when you turn the TV off and for those few seconds the lamp is still on with no picture on the screen.
I called Samsung Service and they sent service out. My TV is then taken away for over 2 weeks and returns with a new bulb and ballast. Still not fixed.
The problem diminishes the higher the brightness level is turned up and there is no noticeable shadow on anything other than a picture with a lot of blacks in it.
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks. |
Silver Member Username: Fyi
Dallas,
Texas
Post Number: 916
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Saturday, November 04, 2006 - 07:45 pm: |
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The only thing that will cause a shadow or darkening is a speck of dust on the lens or the mirror.
Never allow a service person to remove your set from your home. Anything that needs service can be replaced in your home, period! They can cause more harm during transport and it's completely unnecessary!
Call 1-800-SAMSUNG and tell them what the idiot service person did. Request a different service shop. The service manual tells exactly how to clean the lens and mirror, but you're under warranty. Find someone willing to perform the procedure. If that doesn't solve the problem, request that the light engine be replaced. That can be accomplished in your home as well. |
New member Username: Grizzly
Post Number: 1
Registered: Nov-06
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| Posted on Saturday, November 04, 2006 - 09:51 pm: |
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Great thread with usefull info! I am seeking help too...
ran into my 1st problem with HL-P5085WX/XAA on 10-Oct-06.
Purchased from CC on 27-Nov-04.
Was watching TV, then
1. picture went blank,
2. TV automatically shut down,
3. the status shows an /!\ with a little lightbulb symbol.
Manual says to replace the lamp.
Bought the lamp (BP96-00677A) from Samsungparts.com for $195.
Installed the new lamp, hit the power, got sound for a 10 seconds but still no picture, then the TV auto shut down again.
Called 1-800-SAMSUNG, they arranged for a Tech to contact me.
Well the guy just finished looking at the TV. I think he did some voltage meter reads and he said he fiddled with the ballast... unfortunately, he could not fix the problem and said that it looks like it (HL-P5085W) needs a new light engine. He said the part # is BP96-0066C with cost-price of $1776. Holy crap! He said he will charge me $1474 install included. Did a quick search but I could not find this part on-line.
Does this sound like the right conclusion & price? Appreciate any/all help! |
Silver Member Username: Fyi
Dallas,
Texas
Post Number: 918
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Saturday, November 04, 2006 - 10:08 pm: |
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Don't believe that tech. It's not the light engine. It may be the digital board. I'd work with 1-800-SAMSUNG to get, at the very least, the part covered. Ask for a different service shop. Be very persistant! They have done things out of warranty for original owners of their sets many times. |
New member Username: Grizzly
Honolulu,
HI
Post Number: 2
Registered: Nov-06
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| Posted on Sunday, November 05, 2006 - 02:05 am: |
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Thanks for the tip, FYI!
I will give Samsung another call.
Unfortunately, I think there is only 1 service shop on the island (Oahu)... will confirm when I call.
Would this be the digital board?
Part # BP96-00696A
Description: ASSY DMD BOARD P
Specification: L7,DMD BOARD,SERVICE
Price: $678
Oh well, you're right-- best to try to get to the bottom of this with a Samsung rep.
I did contact Mastercard and asked about their (extending the manufacturer's) warranty coverage. After going thru a bunch of questions like purchase price, date, place, original warranty details, they said a package would be mailed to me with instructions on the next steps to take.
Hopefully I won't have to use this plan B. |
Silver Member Username: Fyi
Dallas,
Texas
Post Number: 919
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Sunday, November 05, 2006 - 09:30 am: |
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You can trace the wires from the ballast back to the digital control board. I don't think it's the DMD board in the "P" models.
Excellent plan B you have there! |
New member Username: Jeff_kurr
Atlanta,
GA
Us
Post Number: 1
Registered: Nov-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, November 07, 2006 - 06:04 pm: |
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I am able to see pay per view on the samsung 6768 dlp. I am not paying for ppv. there are certain channels that show the programs. the problem is the ppv last for about an hour sometimes 10, or 20 minutes and I get the scramble signal message. I can generally change the channel to continue to was ppv or I can unplug the TV for about 3 mimutes and I will get back my ppv. has anyone experienced that? |
Silver Member Username: Fyi
Dallas,
Texas
Post Number: 921
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 07:35 am: |
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Kewl!
Enjoy it while you can! |
New member Username: Ryanb
Post Number: 4
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Friday, December 01, 2006 - 10:39 am: |
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I have a HLN507W and recently, my cable (Charter DVR) has been darker than usual for about the first 30 min the set is on and only the first time I turn on the tv for the day. The cable menu and the screen is darker like I have the color cranked way up. People are darker or super tan looking. I check settings in the tv and my cable and nothing has changed. Then like 30 minutes after the set has been on the color will just sort of flip and go back to being normal. Why is this? Is this my cable or cable box? Could this be my lamp going out? |
New member Username: Saints_fan
Post Number: 1
Registered: Dec-06
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| Posted on Friday, December 01, 2006 - 03:03 pm: |
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FYI,
I have the HLR5067WX/XAA. I have had it for 1 year exactly. For the entire time I have had the TV, there seems to be jumping light blocks dancing around in the top left hand portion of the TV. It is more noticible when on non HD stations from H10 reciever. Any suggestions? Ive called Samsung and they are sending someone out. Thanks in advance |
Silver Member Username: Fyi
Dallas,
Texas
Post Number: 936
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Friday, December 01, 2006 - 10:12 pm: |
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ryan,
Need more info! How does a DVD look? Game box?
Sounds like a lamp issue if all inputs are affected.
Caden,
Direct TV non-HD is highly compressed video. This causes macro-blocking. Should be intermittent, though, and more than just the upper corner. Solid color backgrounds are where it's most noticeable. The fact that it's not consistant probably means it's not the set. How does a the internal tuner, a DVD, or other input look? |
New member Username: Badkarma001
Post Number: 1
Registered: Dec-06
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| Posted on Saturday, December 02, 2006 - 03:32 am: |
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Dear Forum Members:
I purchased a HL-S5687W from BB on 03 Nov. It worked fine for about three weeks when the optical input failed. I discussed my options with BB crew. The gentleman who sold me the unit was very understanding and told me to bring in the problem unit and they would exchange it. I had to wait two days for a unit to come in (stock was low due to Thanksgiving Day sales...understandable). Two days later (yesterday), I exchanged units and set it up. On initial use, everything was fine. However, not eight (08) hours into the new unit, it began to fail.
Here is my question. After changing source inputs from DVD (HDMI cable with Samsung DVD unit), and to my DTV broadcast, the image quality took a turn for the worse. I have searched high and low to find a decent explaination for this problem before coming to the forum. I now see vertical lines, running from right to left at about 2-inch intervals. Each line is made of pixels from colour in the image from the left which is seen in these lines. These pixel lines are about the width of a quarter. They are not white in colour, bu rather they contain pixels from another part of the image. It is like a "shutter effect".
This problem occurs with all inputs (DTV, cable, XBox, XBox 360, & DVD). The only time I cannot see this problem is when there is a true black image on the screen. There are no "lines" then.
I searched Samsung's site for an FAQ. They have one that closely resembles the issue, but they are speaking of white lines. These are not white. They did not have an explaination for this problem.
I am going to take it back to BB and ask that the correct this problem immediately. This time, I am not going to do any of the work. As a good customer who has just purchased an expensive piece of kit, and who has had to exchange it once already, I do not feel compelled to be accomodating in any fashion this time.
As the local BB pulled the last unit out of the St. Louis warehouse, I have a feeling that it may be a while until I can get this replaced. If they cannot provide me with a satisfactory answer and generous help, then I will ask for a full refund and then buy my unit elsewhere. The guys that worked with me in AV were excellent and were very understanding and went out of their way to make things easy for me. Yet, it was a bit of a hassle to get management to sign of on this the first time. This will not be repeated.
However, I would like to know, for my own edification, what the hell is going on here. After reading up the diverse array of problems, solutions, and discussions here on the forum, I have to say that it is a good source for puzzling out problems to find solutions.
It is nice to know that there is a place, such as this, that allows a person to do a little reading and some research to acquire the requisite basics in many areas prior to proceeding.
Therefore, I would simply like to know what the forum thinks is the problem. I would like to have some semi-technical information on hand prior to going into BB tomorrow and state my case and my demands.
Finally, I work with many different complicated systems, both hardware and software. We use high-end components and bare-bones tools. Many of the projects we work on are quick and nasty builds that we know are going to fail. That is why we build them.....to see how they will fai. Other projects are very carefully built with the twin goals of durability and craftsmanship in mind. These are supposed to last forever. However, and for no known reason, they fail.
So, I completely understand when new tech comes into the market that does not completely work as intended or as advertised. That is how progress is made in future models. This is why car racing is important to your family car.
As this is my second Samsung unit in under a month, many would think that I would disavow Samsung products. Not yet. Things happen that we have no control over. So I don't become too angry up about it. What I do become angry up about is the difficutly in fixing the problem that I did not create. This, I believe, is what really needs work in the consumer electronics industry. It should be a seamless endeavor to have something under warranty and/or refund/return/exchange programme be addressed with little or no fanfare and difficulty. To date, this simply does not exist.
Sorry for the rant. The customer service system in general sucks, most of the people mean well, and I am on my second Samsung HL-S5687W in under a month.
If anybody has any idea why my eight-hour unit decided to turn into a large pinstripe montior, I would be indebted to you.
Thank you in advance for both your time and your conideration regarding this problem. I look forward to future correspondence at your earliest convenience.
BK100 |
Silver Member Username: Fyi
Dallas,
Texas
Post Number: 938
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Saturday, December 02, 2006 - 10:10 am: |
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You're a rare breed, BK!
Most would come on here and slam Samsung in a heartbeat. I'd say that particular truck load had a bad ride or production had a bad run. Sounds like the digital board flaked. You're right! These are new inventions. Anything in mass production is going to have some percentage of failures. It's just a fact of life. The DLP technology is amazing, though and my research tells me it's by far, the best display technology available today. If you can just manage to get one safely into your home, it will sit there and operate flawlessly for years. A new lamp renders the display to new condition, unlike chemical displays that will discolor with age and fail completely to an un-repairable state. The Texas Instruments pdf white paper http://www.dlp.com/dlp_technology/images/dynamic/white_papers/153_Reliability_pa per.pdf on DMD chip reliability proves the chip itself can perform beyond 30 years without a single mirror failure. If only they could get the lamp, color wheel, digital board, and power supply to last that long, what a display it would be! The new LED model takes care of two of those weak links at least. It was not available when I purchased and is still too expensive for me so far. I've had my HL-S 5087W for almost a year without issue, but a few others have reported some problem with the set turning itself off. I really wish I had purchased the HL-S 5688W as I have not seen a single negative post about it in this or the AVS forums. I really don't think that one brand has any greater quality than another. Therefore, I have decided to stay with the company that has provided me with best factory customer service. Samsung is way above the rest in standing by there products. Obviously, you need to get past the first level of support if you're beyond your warranty, but they are honest and will resolve a problem for the original owner to retain a future customer. That's rare these days. Others lie to their customers and send them packing. I'll probably get a Samsung LED DLP next year when the price drops. It will be my fifth generation of DLP. I've been very pleased with the advancement of the technology and may actually keep my current model for the bedroom. Just my $.02! |
New member Username: Saints_fan
Post Number: 2
Registered: Dec-06
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| Posted on Saturday, December 02, 2006 - 10:32 am: |
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FYI,
It does it on DVD too.
It is mainly in the upper left hand corner, though, where these bright jumpy blocks appear. Is this just above average pixelating? It just bothers me. I am satisfied with HD stations, but non-HD stations dont look as good as I would like.
Thanks again |
Silver Member Username: Fyi
Dallas,
Texas
Post Number: 942
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Saturday, December 02, 2006 - 10:52 am: |
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Hopefully, the tech will tell you if it's something he can fix. Sometimes, adjusting the index delay in the service mode can resolve blocky compressed video...if that's really what it is. It's occurrence in just one corner is odd. Not seeing it on HD programming leads me to believe it's SD compressed video. The tech may be able to adjust most of it out. Let us know what he says and does. Best of luck! |
New member Username: Saints_fan
Post Number: 3
Registered: Dec-06
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| Posted on Saturday, December 02, 2006 - 01:39 pm: |
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Thanks for the help FYI!
I'll let you know what he says. |
New member Username: Mrgary
Raleigh,
NC
Usa
Post Number: 1
Registered: Dec-06
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| Posted on Sunday, December 03, 2006 - 11:04 am: |
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I own a SAMSUNG DLP - HLP-5063W for over two years with flawless performance. I have been reading this forum since before purchase of this TV, and while I am a little dis-appointed in the number of problems reported, I agree with "FYI" that this is new/evolving technology, and problems will exist. Other brands have their own share of problems, includingj LCD and Plasma.
I remember during the early black and white TV days - I had to unsolder and replace selenium rectifiers once per year, and marched down to the local drug store with a bag of vacuum tubes to test for a bad tube more times than I would like to think! When color TV came out - very expensive early units had colors marching all over the screen. Really primitive technology!
This DLP technology is totally amazing - the picture is un-matched in clarity and color reproduction. I have called SAMSUNNG SUPPORT on two occaisions with technical questions, and response was prompt and accurate. A certain percent of the posts on this forum are "cockpit problems" about connections and functions.
I am confident that SAMSUNG and other brands will continue to iron out the bugs. I also want to thank FYI for all of his time, his technical expertise, his many many helpful posts to this forum, and his excellent support of this really great technology. My $.02
p. s. Hey FYI good buddy - your link in your 12/02/06 post doesn't work!!!! |
Silver Member Username: Fyi
Dallas,
Texas
Post Number: 945
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Sunday, December 03, 2006 - 11:21 am: |
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"your link in your 12/02/06 post doesn't work!"
It came right up for me!
Do you have Adobe Reader? It's a free download.
Thanks for the kind words! |
New member Username: Sito
Newton,
Ma
US
Post Number: 2
Registered: Dec-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 10:18 am: |
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Hey Grizzley I have had the Same exact problem as you have had. I have the same model HLP5085w and also bought my unit from circuit city. I purchased my unit in 04 as well and I have the same exact problems at the current moment. I was wondering how your situation was going, I called 1800Samsung and currnetly their techs say it will cost up to $800 to repair if its the dmd board which they think it is. $300 for Flat fee service and $500 for the board. I was wondering #1 how things worked out for you and #2 if anyone knows if possible or how hard it is to replace a dmd board on a HLP5085w by yourself? |
New member Username: Stanski
Post Number: 1
Registered: Dec-06
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| Posted on Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 07:46 pm: |
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First thing first....
FYI, thank you so much for your contribution to the forum (this thread in particular) you saved me a ton of money.
Ok, by reading this thread I figured out the DMD board was bad on my 1 1/2 year old HPL5663W, which sucked. 
I replaced the board and all is great except.... the picture is not aligned on the screen correctly. I tried to adjust the image through the service menu, but it seems to be out of focal range.
How can this be adjusted? I noticed there are screws on the DMD board with springs behind the head. Are these for adjusting?
Thanks again FYI!!! |
Silver Member Username: Fyi
Dallas,
Texas
Post Number: 951
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Friday, December 08, 2006 - 06:53 am: |
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You would benefit from the service manual, which shows in detail exactly what to loosen and tweak. The chip itself can be aligned. The engine tray can be shifted slightly in place. Finally, there are electronic adjustments in the service menu. It takes two people or a well placed mirror.
www.samsungparts.com
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New member Username: Nvegas
Post Number: 1
Registered: Dec-06
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| Posted on Monday, December 11, 2006 - 02:24 pm: |
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First off, I'll say that I am not particularly knowledgable about electronics. I recently got a Samsung HL-S4666W DLP. I have Direct TV, but not HDTV (because trees in my yard prevent me from receiving the HD satelite signal). I have the tv connected to the Direct TV receiver by S-Video. The picture is pretty good (no snow, no visable lines, good reception) except that it appears slightly out of focus, which is most noticable when watching sports or fast moving frames, and when the screen has one solid color like the sky or grass it appears a little grainy. It probably wouldn't bother me that much but it makes my eyes hurt after a short time. I'm trying to figure out if there is way to adjust the focus of the picture, or if this is just a function of having a bigger tv but not having hdtv. I have played around with the picture adjustments a little but don't really know what I'm doing so I haven't improved the picture much. Does anyone have any advice on how to make the picture better? |
Silver Member Username: Fyi
Dallas,
Texas
Post Number: 954
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 07:07 am: |
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The set will not be appreciated or enjoyed fully without some digital HD reception. Direct TV isn't the only source. Off-air digital network channels are available in most areas. Click Choose Antenna, then, enter your zip for a list of digital HD channels in your area. www.antennaweb.org
Digital cable may be available in your area too.
You can watch compressed mpeg2 sat signal on a big screen, but it isn't pretty. I can't get far enough back for my 50" set. DTV launched two new birds and has a new 5 LNB dish for mpeg4 and local HD networks using the H20 receiver, but you would need to overcome your tree issue. |
New member Username: Handyman73
Philadelphia,
PA
United States
Post Number: 1
Registered: Dec-06
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| Posted on Friday, December 15, 2006 - 09:59 am: |
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I have an HLN5065W and I love the thing. A few years back it shut down and Samsung extended my warrantee that had expired one month earlier. A service tech came out and replaced the guts of the TV. I am now well past that warrantee and the TV stopped functioning yesterday. When I attempted to turn it on, I heard the typical powering up noise, then nothing more. The Temp light was slowly blinking. It was the only light that was blinking. It stayed off all day yesterday and after I returned from work, still just that blinking light and it wouldn't turn on. No power up noise either. I unplugged it last night and plugged it in again this morning. Still a slowly blinking light. I think I read through every post here looking for someone who had the same problem, but I couldn't find a similar scenario. I called Samsung this morning and they told me to unplug the set, hit the power button five times and then plug it back in. I did that, and still nothing. FYI had mentioned something about a thermal switch gone bad. Since my TV isn't at all too hot (it had been shut off for at least 10 hours prior to the problem), could this be the issue? Can I replace it or should I just suck it up and have someone else do it for me? Thank you for your help. |
Silver Member Username: Fyi
Dallas,
Texas
Post Number: 958
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Friday, December 15, 2006 - 05:16 pm: |
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Call them back and ask them to repair it again. They have your service history and may pony up. Samsung knows they have digital board failures in that model. They may even offer you a newer replacement set. It's happened before. Be persistent!
Best of luck! |
New member Username: Brokentv
Cape Coral,
FL
United States
Post Number: 2
Registered: Dec-06
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| Posted on Saturday, December 16, 2006 - 08:54 am: |
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Sorry I'm new here. Searched and didn't find anyone else with this problem. I have a Samsung HL-R6167W and it is only 15 months old. No ext warr. Yesterday the show I was watching was not very clear, choppy and looked very digital with large squares instead of a smooth picture. After adjusting from Movie to Standard and back again it seemed to be better. Turn the tv back on today and it now does the 3 led light blink, and doesn't reset after unpluging it. I removed the bulb and it appears ok, is there a test with a multi-meter I can do to see if it is the bulb? Where is the best price for a BP96-00826A(P)? Should I even try to call Samsung or fix myself? Thanks for your help... |
Silver Member Username: Fyi
Dallas,
Texas
Post Number: 960
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Saturday, December 16, 2006 - 07:19 pm: |
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Try a new lamp first.
www.samsungparts.com |
New member Username: Maxgator
Tampa,
Florida
Usa
Post Number: 9
Registered: Apr-06
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| Posted on Monday, December 18, 2006 - 10:03 am: |
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Brian - did you by any chance register it with samsung online when you bought it? They give you a 3 mo extension to the 1 year warranty if you did. Also, did you happen to buy it with an AMEX? If so, I believe all AMEX cards give you double mfg'ers warranty up to 1 year (that may be gold and up only).
I would call samsung and see if you can get them to cover it anyway - they may. |
New member Username: Sito
Newton,
Ma
US
Post Number: 3
Registered: Dec-06
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| Posted on Monday, December 18, 2006 - 10:39 am: |
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Hey FYI I have the same problem as Grizzley. I have a samsung HLP5085w and my unit powers up has a bit of sound then shuts down and then the lamp light goes on. I've tried replacing the lamps so thats not it. I've talked to a tech and he said it could be either the dmd board, or the ballast, or some optical se |
