[TechAssist] Re: Wait a Cotton-Pickin Minute HDTV Projection & DLP
- From: Al L <alleathe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 02 Apr 2005 09:14:13 -0500
Good post, Damon, I am saving this.Old guys need stuff like this,appreciate
it! al
Al Leatherman
224 RT. 46
Mine Hill, NJ 07803
973-361-5796
WWW.ALS-TV.NET
----- Original Message -----
From: "Damon" <damon101@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2005 7:09 AM
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Wait a Cotton-Pickin Minute HDTV Projection & DLP
> I've only had 2 Phillips LCOS with spots on them, you can see them when
> the
> video input had No Signal and black picture.....looks like quarter-sized
> out
> of focus spots.
> And 1 Sony and 1 Panasonic.......
> Panasonic sold us a long haired artist brush for a few dollars, with
> instructions, probably a kit.
> Get a can of Clean, dry air....
>
> Color wheels are just a synchronized motor, relatively easy to replace,
> just
> as long as you follow the disassembly procedure once or twice you'll get
> the
> hang of it.
>
> Troubleshooting any of the DLP/LCOS/LCD sets initially requires ALL INPUTS
> be tested for any video-related failures.....the Component/DVI test can
> cut
> the video circuitry in half as they only use the final video stages in
> most
> TVs. Also useful is the PIP/POP test in "dividing and conquering"....
>
> Damon Brunger
> Telrad Electronics
> Fort Wayne IN
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Electric Medic" <info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, April 01, 2005 2:15 PM
> Subject: [TechAssist] Wait a Cotton-Pickin Minute HDTV Projection & DLP
>
>
>> I sure hope you all are putting these Light engine symptoms and color
> wheel
>> symptoms and part numbers in WinSTIPS and other tips programs. Also tell
> us
>> more about a color wheels and light engines. That sounds like something
> from
>> the 1950's that use to make color TV's out of Black and Whites. Also how
>> common is blotches on the screen. etc. I have yet to see these type of
>> failures but it scares me to death to think some parts are $2000. Are you
>> all serious? All I have seen is a few bad lamps. Tell us more about how
>> these color wheels and light engines work and how much time and money do
> you
>> Get to change them and will customers pay. I thought we were in a big
> market
>> but either customers are not buying these sets or they are not failing. I
>> would like to be ready though. I think many more would be interested too.
>> Thanks
>>
>> Perry Bower
>> Electric Medic
>> "It's Cheaper to Keep Her"
>> http://www.electricmedic.com
>> 3850 Washington Road Suite 4C
>> Martinez, Georgia 30907
>> Phone: 706-8MEDIC4 (863-3424)
>> Phone: 706-863-3474
>> Fax: 706-863-2316
>> mailto:info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> [mailto:techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Jeff Farnsworth
>> Sent: Friday, April 01, 2005 9:02 AM
>> To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [TechAssist] Re: HDTV Projection & DLP
>>
>>
>> Dont know about parts for the pansons yet. Have an engine to put in this
>> afternoon.
>>
>> TV Doctor
>> Avalon, Wi
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Damon" <damon101@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Friday, April 01, 2005 4:53 AM
>> Subject: [TechAssist] Re: HDTV Projection & DLP
>>
>>
>> > Can you get PARTS for the light engine? Or just the engine...
>> > Also, what do you guys know about...Mitsubishi DLPs, Haven't seen one,
>> > haven't serviced one.
>> > Same with Hitachi.
>> > I've done Sony, Samsung, and RCA......Samsung wins the DLP category,
>> > and
>> > Sony, just by name alone (not) wins overall.....actually it wins by
>> > it's
>> > technology/reliability. I had a few Sonys when they first came out, but
>> > their improvements seem to be making them more reliable now....
>> >
>> > Damon Brunger
>> > Telrad Electronics
>> > Fort Wayne IN
>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: "Jeff Farnsworth" <jlfonz@xxxxxxxxx>
>> > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> > Sent: Friday, April 01, 2005 12:14 AM
>> > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: HDTV Projection & DLP
>> >
>> >
>> > > Panasonic DLP's---if you need a light engine--it includes the whole
>> bottom
>> > > of the tv. The only thing that stays is the upper cabinent with the
>> > > speakers, and the little front grille. Really easy to replace--I'm
> not
>> > sure
>> > > what the cost would be out of warranty though.
>> > >
>> > > TV Doctor
>> > > Avalon, Wi
>> > > ----- Original Message -----
>> > > From: "Damon" <damon101@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> > > Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 8:42 PM
>> > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: HDTV Projection & DLP
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > > I'm not a big fan of the RCA Scenium DLP, because if you have a
> color
>> > > wheel
>> > > > failure....you gotta buy the whole light engine...$2700!
>> > > > Samsung DLPs you can buy the color wheel....$160.00 I think. Pretty
>> darn
>> > > > good picture too. Panasonic's DLP seem to have better detail, but
> not
>> by
>> > > > very much, I wonder if the price difference is worth it......
>> > > >
>> > > > And you just can't go wrong with a PTV with CRTs.....they'll last,
>> their
>> > > > technology is tried and true and certainly cheaper.....overall I
> think
>> > > their
>> > > > reliability will outshine the DLP's sharper image.
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > > > Damon Brunger
>> > > > Telrad Electronics
>> > > > Fort Wayne IN
>> > > > ----- Original Message -----
>> > > > From: "Electric Medic" <info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> > > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> > > > Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 6:52 PM
>> > > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: HDTV Projection & DLP
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > > > > Hey Max: Business must be good, little slow here. $3000 for a TV,
>> wow.
>> > I
>> > > > > wouldn't, never have, never will. Plus, being a TV shop owner, I
>> > haven't
>> > > > > bought a TV in 15 years. That is one item that I refuse to buy
> new.
>> I
>> > > > always
>> > > > > fix one for my family when we need one and end up having to fix
> one
>> > for
>> > > > > parents, friends, friends of friends and parents of friends. I
> think
>> > > > > everyone that is close to us has a used TV from us. I personally
>> like
>> > > the
>> > > > > old PTK195 RCA's. Can't beat them. We have a 60" and a 53". When
>> they
>> > > > break,
>> > > > > easy and familiar to fix. I will check out the 61" HDTV RCA
>> > Projection
>> > > or
>> > > > A
>> > > > > RCA 61" Secium DLP when we acquire one.
>> > > > >
>> > > > > Perry Bower
>> > > > > Electric Medic
>> > > > > "It's Cheaper to Keep Her"
>> > > > > http://www.electricmedic.com
>> > > > > 3850 Washington Road Suite 4C
>> > > > > Martinez, Georgia 30907
>> > > > > Phone: 706-8MEDIC4 (863-3424)
>> > > > > Phone: 706-863-3474
>> > > > > Fax: 706-863-2316
>> > > > > mailto:info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > > > >
>> > > > >
>> > > > > -----Original Message-----
>> > > > > From: techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > > > > [mailto:techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Bailes
>> > Electronics
>> > > > > Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 4:27 PM
>> > > > > To: techassit
>> > > > > Subject: [TechAssist] HDTV Projection & DLP
>> > > > >
>> > > > >
>> > > > > Hello,
>> > > > > > I'm going to buy a new TV today. Wanted to get some opinions on
>> > which
>> > > > one
>> > > > > > everyone would purchase. I can get a 61" HDTV RCA Projection
>> > > > > > at
>> > > 1600.00
>> > > > > > or A RCA 61" Secium DLP for 2999.00. Would like some opinions
>> > > > > > on
>> the
>> > > > > > relieablaity of the DLP's?
>> > > > > > Thanks
>> > > > > Max
>> > > > > Bailes Electronics
>> > > > > Rt.4 Box 57-A
>> > > > > Hurricane,WV. 25526
>> > > > > 304-562-7167
>> > > > >
>> > > > >
>> > > >
>> > >
>> >
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