light bulbs cause problems for SONY-HDTVs - Blu-ray Forum

rubberghost · 06-12-2008, 04:30 PM

an HD tech just left my apt. he told me about a couple of strange situations where people could use there remotes during the day, but at night the remotes did not work. it turns out these people had energy saver light bulbs, which emit infrared waves, and interfere with the remote signal. he also said that in some way, Sony has admitted and addressed the problem. has this happened to anyone here?

Beta Man · 06-12-2008, 04:34 PM

Nope.... at least not that I've noticed.... I use those light bulbs (you're talking about the coil looking things right?)

haushausman · 06-12-2008, 04:35 PM

These light bulbs sound like you only have to use them for 45 years before they pay for themselves...

Some high-tech stuff... I'll be keeping my eye on this thread.

davidxiphoid · 06-12-2008, 04:46 PM

Ive got the energy saving lightbulbs in all my light sources and I have had no issues

clyon · 06-12-2008, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haushausman

These light bulbs sound like you only have to use them for 45 years before they pay for themselves...

Some high-tech stuff... I'll be keeping my eye on this thread.

If you keep your eye's open you can get 4 Compact fluorescent bulbs for $2 here in California with no limit

PG&E give's instant rebates too make them super cheap

I never had that problem with Compact fluorescent & my sony tv's.....

mdm1699 · 06-12-2008, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haushausman

These light bulbs sound like you only have to use them for 45 years before they pay for themselves...

Some high-tech stuff... I'll be keeping my eye on this thread.

No. They are priced reasonable. I got a nice deal on them at Costco. Probably cheaper at Walmart/Target. Also, they give of less heat. Great for the environment. Just a challenge with disposal. They contain mercury.

rubberghost · 06-12-2008, 05:52 PM

maybe they had too many, too close to the t.v.

glenn-bob · 06-12-2008, 05:57 PM

no problem here in the living room or the bedroom.

Beta Man · 06-12-2008, 05:57 PM

I had some "not work" out of the package, and others burn-out within a couple of months..... but I still get them, and haven't had any issues with them other than that.

U4K61 · 06-12-2008, 06:15 PM

I changed over the house to all compact floresent two years ago. One did not work out of the box, and another burned out becasue it was on a dimmer switch, Other then that, they have worked fine. Factor in power used for the AC on sweltering 100 degree days and it's even more then what it says on the package because you are not trying to cool down the house while white hot bulbs are heating the place up.

We have a newbie and an off-topic section. How about one for just green threads. A place for ideas that we can share to help each other save energy.

06-12-2008, 04:30 PM	#1
rubberghost Expert Member Member since:May 2008 Location:the sub-matrix Blu-ray reviews:4	light bulbs cause problems for SONY-HDTVs an HD tech just left my apt. he told me about a couple of strange situations where people could use there remotes during the day, but at night the remotes did not work. it turns out these people had energy saver light bulbs, which emit infrared waves, and interfere with the remote signal. he also said that in some way, Sony has admitted and addressed the problem. has this happened to anyone here?

06-12-2008, 06:15 PM	#10
U4K61 Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Connecticut Blu-ray collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:4	I changed over the house to all compact floresent two years ago. One did not work out of the box, and another burned out becasue it was on a dimmer switch, Other then that, they have worked fine. Factor in power used for the AC on sweltering 100 degree days and it's even more then what it says on the package because you are not trying to cool down the house while white hot bulbs are heating the place up. We have a newbie and an off-topic section. How about one for just green threads. A place for ideas that we can share to help each other save energy. Last edited by U4K61; 06-13-2008 at 04:16 AM.

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06-12-2008, 04:34 PM	#2
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Nope.... at least not that I've noticed.... I use those light bulbs (you're talking about the coil looking things right?)

06-12-2008, 04:35 PM	#3
haushausman Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews: 5	These light bulbs sound like you only have to use them for 45 years before they pay for themselves... Some high-tech stuff... I'll be keeping my eye on this thread.

06-12-2008, 04:46 PM	#4
davidxiphoid Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:I live in D.C. Blu-ray collection:88 Trading Score:47	Ive got the energy saving lightbulbs in all my light sources and I have had no issues

06-12-2008, 05:52 PM	#7
rubberghost Expert Member Member since:May 2008 Location:the sub-matrix Blu-ray reviews:4	maybe they had too many, too close to the t.v.

06-12-2008, 05:57 PM	#8
glenn-bob Power Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Dartmouth, NS, Canada Blu-ray collection:165	no problem here in the living room or the bedroom.

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