Samsung DLP help!!

[thePope666]

hey everyone!!

i've got a problem after awhile when my 56in 1080P DLP is on it will just turn off for no reason. can anyone help? its a little more than 2 1/2 years old. pls help

[gearyt]

sorry.. sounds like a heat problem.. off to the shop
or static electricity.. does it go off when touched ??

[Uniquely]

Originally Posted by gearyt

sorry.. sounds like a heat problem.. off to the shop
or static electricity.. does it go off when touched ??

I agree... make sure the vents are all clear and clean...

[VinnAY]

Originally Posted by robinandtami

I agree... make sure the vents are all clear and clean...

...also, remove the cover on the rear panel that accesses the lamp assembly (you have one of those old styles, right?), clean it if needed and inside the exposed area in the cabinet. Re-install the access cover. There is supposedly a switch associated with the cover and R2 (remove/replace) sometimes corrects these random power cycling events.

[odin24]

My 1080i/720p Sammy has a series of indicator lights on the "On/Off" button, depending on how they flash tells you what may be wrong. Refer to your user manual for the different codes. Samsung.com or .ca has user manuals in pdf form.

Another problem might be your bulb is about to go, mine went at almost 3 years. When mine went (basically shattered) the TV would power up, barely display a picture, and make a really annoying "static" type noise, then no picture at all. Open the back access panel, unscrew the bracket and remove the bulb (still in the carriage), if it looks burnt or shattered then that's it, if it is the bulb it will be obvious... if everything looks intact like a typical incandecent bulb then this might not be the problem.

I ordered a new bulb through local retailer, up and running maybe 4 or 5 days later and the TV is like new again, just as brilliant as day 1. Save yourself the cash, remove the bulb yourself, bring it to the repair shop/retailer bring home the new one and install it yourself. I even googled a how-to with detailed pictures.

[thePope666]

i really don't think its overheating, it'll be within the first 30min-1hr being on and it'll just shut off for no reason while i'm playing games or just watching TV. its really annoying, the only thought i had was the bulb was about to go but picture still looks good.

[TVguy86]

http://forums.cnet.com/5208-13973_10...sageID=2941263

http://www.fixya.com/support/t351382...p_tv_shuts_off

Read a couple of threads that suggest checking the blue switch on the lamp door to make sure its properly seated. The second thread here has its own thread with pictures of what it should look like.

One guy said he put a fan blowing air over the lamp door and it fixed his problem. Just make sure your lamp filter is clean and the blue switch is seated properly for starters.

[thePope666]

^^^^ wow that really sucks!!! i'm so pissed samsung won't due shit! in that article it was saying how their are a ton of ppl with the same DLP problem and samsung is acting dumb about it.



SUE SAMSUNG!!!!!!

[cembros]

ah my friend dont get upset, my girlfriends dads samsung dlp had the exact problem u speak of. All u do is remove a flap from the back of the unit using a screw driver and make sure that the switch in the unit is positioned properly. I will try to find the instructions issued by samsung as to how this is done. I fixed the problem 100 percent and took me about 2 minuites to do.

[cembros]

http://ars.samsung.com/customer/usa/...ARS_ID=6223298

here it is, just follow the instructions and ur problem will be cured. Now just send 100 dollar check to my address for services rendered. LOL just kidding i really hope this helps as i know how frustrating problems like this can be

[cembros]

ah man the site i liked to i got from the fixya link posted previously, there goes all my glory

[4Dblu]

its the BALLIST not the bulb.. on the front panel lights it will flash LAMP. when i had the lamp changed a month later it went out again. until the repair guy did a test and found that it was the ballist. change that u b ok... no problems since going on year in a half now......

[thePope666]

My 56in DLP doesnt have that light on the front of the TV. is that what you were referring too? Going through the web about this, there are alot i mean alot of issues with SAMSUNG DLP. I've never even messed with any machanical stuff with my tv so hopefully yall can give me an insight helping hand.

thanks

[gem58]

Originally Posted by thePope666

hey everyone!!

i've got a problem after awhile when my 56in 1080P DLP is on it will just turn off for no reason. can anyone help? its a little more than 2 1/2 years old. pls help

Could be Power Pack problem. 2 friends of mine have had problems with their TV's ( one's a Sam. 61" 720p & the another is Sam. 56" 720p )shutting down, then not being able to restart them. Both had to be sent out for repairs. Something to do with the Power Pack. They both were lucky that their TV's still were under warranty. In both cases the Tech. had claimed this was an on going problem with Samsung DLP's.
I also have had a problem with my Sam. 56" 720p. My issue is either not being able to shut off the TV, (had to unplug) or not being able to start the TV after shutting it down. I believe my problem had something to do with my PS Audio Power Cond. I would just unplug from the Power Cond. then replug. Then power the TV back up. Thankfully my problem seems to be gone, have not had a problem for couple of months. I don't know if any of this info. helps you but, just thought I'd share it you.

Garry

[TVguy86]

Here is the site again for the lamp switch fix.

http://ars.samsung.com/customer/usa/...ARS_ID=6223298

Pics and everything. Just make sure you do this to your tv cold. Dont have it on then shut it off.

[househead]

before replacing the lamp check to see if it's the lamp door first. sometimes something gets goofed up with the contacts inside the door and the set thinks it's open - causing it to shut the tv down. unscrew em and check em out. worth a shot!

[Ashamed Pegasus]

In addition to checking the lamp door (same problem with my set) never use the big center button to power your TV on and off... It appears to be a poor design and gets stuck at times... Always use the remote control instead...

[pegordon]

I have a 61" Samsung DLP and I just got the Spears and Munsil Calibration bluray disc. After running through the test patterns it has come to my attention that the image on my TV is not only cropping pixels on the top and bottom but the image is also shifted over almost 3/4 of an inch. From what I can tell, there are no options to reposition the image on the screen and get it centered. Has anyone had any experience with this or any ways to fix it?

[Nosrednug]

Originally Posted by pegordon

I have a 61" Samsung DLP and I just got the Spears and Munsil Calibration bluray disc. After running through the test patterns it has come to my attention that the image on my TV is not only cropping pixels on the top and bottom but the image is also shifted over almost 3/4 of an inch. From what I can tell, there are no options to reposition the image on the screen and get it centered. Has anyone had any experience with this or any ways to fix it?

Hahaha, I just saw this and was about to send you a link to it, since I knew you're having the same problem described. Then I noticed, this guy's got the same TV as you, wow...then I noticed the username.

[Old Bones]

The original bulb in my Samsung HL-T5076S lasted 2 years but my second bulb only 9 months