Toshiba 65" 1080p DLP - Blu-ray Forum

SHines-IT · 02-05-2009, 08:42 PM

My parents bought one last year and I think we are having some issues or just now noticing it. But it's starting to flicker when you first start it up, for like the first 5-10 mins. Then it goes back to normal, solid. By flicker, I mean get a little dark, then bright. It does this in all input modes, no matter what the source is. Is this normal for the DLP, that where just now noticing it or is it going to crawl up and die? We have the extended warranty, so we are good.

~Steven

Rovic · 02-05-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SHines-IT

My parents bought one last year and I think we are having some issues or just now noticing it. But it's starting to flicker when you first start it up, for like the first 5-10 mins. Then it goes back to normal, solid. By flicker, I mean get a little dark, then bright. It does this in all input modes, no matter what the source is. Is this normal for the DLP, that where just now noticing it or is it going to crawl up and die? We have the extended warranty, so we are good.

~Steven

Thats not normal, if its still under warranty you should have them check it out...

SHines-IT · 02-05-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rovic

Thats not normal, if its still under warranty you should have them check it out...

That's all I needed to know, calling now. Wow, just realized bought this Dec 24, 2007, hmmm, lol.

SHines-IT · 02-05-2009, 09:43 PM

Oddly, they are sending out a new lamp. That should fix the problem they say, I have a feeling it's a board. Since it does not loose color, it just gets darker then brighter? Still on the phone with him, lol.

TVguy86 · 02-06-2009, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SHines-IT

Oddly, they are sending out a new lamp. That should fix the problem they say, I have a feeling it's a board. Since it does not loose color, it just gets darker then brighter? Still on the phone with him, lol.

It could be the bulb. Your explanation is perfect for a bulb. The bulb just controls the back light of the tv. The color wheel is what makes the color. So if the lamp is getting weak it is possible. The lamp is also the easiest thing to replace and takes the least amount of time to use as a troubleshooting tool.

SHines-IT · 02-06-2009, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by TVguy86

It could be the bulb. Your explanation is perfect for a bulb. The bulb just controls the back light of the tv. The color wheel is what makes the color. So if the lamp is getting weak it is possible. The lamp is also the easiest thing to replace and takes the least amount of time to use as a troubleshooting tool.

Hmm, our old RCA 55", had 3 lamps. Red, Green, and Blue (I believe where to colors).

Blown 4.3 · 02-07-2009, 02:01 AM

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Hmm, our old RCA 55", had 3 lamps. Red, Green, and Blue (I believe where to colors).

that is a crt. same as a tube tv. just has 3 separate tubes.

SHines-IT · 02-07-2009, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Blown 4.3

that is a crt. same as a tube tv. just has 3 separate tubes.

Ahh, I see. I am just now learning these things. I know a bit about DLP. But I can tell you about Plasma and LCD, lol. Good to know... So DLP has a lamp, guessing white. With a color wheel, the sits in front of the light. What colors are on the color wheel? How about on the LED DLP's?

TVguy86 · 02-09-2009, 03:23 AM

Here is stuff about dlp

http://www.dlp.com/tech/what.aspx

http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/dlp1.htm
Page 3 of this article talks about led dlp

elaine1015 · 03-17-2009, 06:42 AM

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anntong · 04-15-2009, 05:47 AM

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scorpionkingct · 04-28-2009, 05:08 PM

I have the 65 inch 1080P , my tv has been fine

02-05-2009, 08:42 PM	#1
SHines-IT Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Eustis, FL Blu-ray collection:19 Trading Score:3	Toshiba 65" 1080p DLP My parents bought one last year and I think we are having some issues or just now noticing it. But it's starting to flicker when you first start it up, for like the first 5-10 mins. Then it goes back to normal, solid. By flicker, I mean get a little dark, then bright. It does this in all input modes, no matter what the source is. Is this normal for the DLP, that where just now noticing it or is it going to crawl up and die? We have the extended warranty, so we are good. ~Steven

02-05-2009, 09:43 PM	#4
SHines-IT Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Eustis, FL Blu-ray collection:19 Trading Score:3	Oddly, they are sending out a new lamp. That should fix the problem they say, I have a feeling it's a board. Since it does not loose color, it just gets darker then brighter? Still on the phone with him, lol. Last edited by SHines-IT; 02-05-2009 at 10:10 PM.

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