I installed the bulb and the picture was fine for about 30 seconds. It is now very dim, almost unable to be seen. Any suggestions please?
627462
When my bulb went out the first time it went real dim first it lasted a few days and finally went dead there is ways of reseting your TV I would try that and also I updated the TV once when my screen went dark you go to the website of the manufacturer and follow the instructions you need an SD card but it may be you got a bad bulb for what we pay for these bulbs bound to happen aventually
627463
Try removing the bulb and looking at the bulb to see if it looks burnt or otherwise blown. If not, double-check your connections and re-install. If still no luck, you may (unfortunately) try getting another bulb before looking at other component issues. Make ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN that you DO NOT TOUCH any of the glass parts of the bulb! The oil from your fingers severely decreases they life of the bulb. Hope this helps!
627464
All I can say is try taking it out an put it back in if thats not helping it might be the bulb send it back the 1 I got is still doing fine
627465
I had the same problem about a week after I changed my 1st bulb. I returned the replacement and the newest replacement hasn't failed in several months. Good luck!
627466
Maybe try re-installing? Also note, this is a projection TV....not best visibility in direct sunlight. Mine is often dark in my bright living room during daytime hours.
1488874
Sorry I can't help. I threw mine out after it failed to work in the lamp we bought it for. In fairness, I think the lamp was the problem, not the bulb.
635402
Sounds like yours is either faulty or doesn't have the right bulb installed. Mine is super sensitive and I barely have to brush it for it to change levels and turn on and off.
911612
I no my tv did that when the bulb went bad. You might want to reinstall the bulb and make sure it is connected properly. If that does not work I think you have bad bulb. Hope this helps
911613
try pulling it back out and check the bulb. remember do no touch the glass. reinstall and secure the screws.
2153932
Your power source or the bulb...if you have noticed the picture dimmer than usual, replace the bulb and don't buy a cheap one..get the mits..otherwise ck all your power cords.
602557
i replaced mine and didn't have any issues (smell) . Is it still smelling? You may have a more serious problem. I would remove the newly installed bulb assemble, inspect, and start again.
125687
I have a 50 inch Sony - The picture was getting darker as time went by... I told my husband.. I think it's the bulb.. he didn't believe me... then the picture went completely... guess what... it was the bulb... and the tv has been working fine since. Hope this helps.
1014232
Did you try the dimmer switch? It should be in the off position. The bulb should not be hard to remove. Grasp the bulb close to the base and turn counter clockwise. If that doesn't fix the problem exchange it. You will get years of enjoyment from this bowl. Since you haven't seen it lit, you have missed how lovely it truly is and how wonderful it works. I have three different ones. They are always on. Also give as gifts.
1053441
Mine came on immediately. The full brightness of the light takes a few minutes to reach. Something is wrong either with your lamp or the bulb. Petco carries the bulbs so you might try that first. My birds love their lamp especially in the SE Alaska climate.
1412885
I bought this bulb and another similar priced bulb. Both had a dark red streak across the top. So I contacted Sony and bought their bulb for a lot more $. I am supposed to get in around 1/4. Bottom line - the cheaper replacement bulbs just didn't 't work for me. Good luck.
718225
Might be from dust that is getting burnt from the heat of the new bulb. Try some compressed air to blow the dust out.
638985
When the unit is working the light is very faint, but it is also possible that the bulb has blown or the unit isn't working. I would try putting it in the tank, turn off all the lights, and then see if the light is on at all. If it isn't you could try returning the unit, contacting the company, or just buying a new bulb to see if it was just the bulb. I have been using this for a while without any problems. Also, you will only see the blue light in the little circle at the bottom in the front when the unit is plugged in and workign properly. Hope this helps a little! Good luck!
1530734
My guess would be the bulb is bad.It's easy to replace but you may want to call a local tv repair place if you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself
1194137
I just had to replace the bulb yesterday! My cover pulled off very easily...just need to squeeze the cover a bit to one side and pop out the tab that holds it up there...I'd suggest trying a flat screwdriver if it isn't coming open, though be gentle with the screwdriver. Good luck.
798513
Sorry, haven't had the problem yet. My recommendation would be to try something you've probably done already - take the actual dead bulb to a lighting store or a Lowes or Home Depot to get an exact match.
1642732
I have seen a comment that said : "I had a problem with my CFL light('s) flickering so I tried putting LED bulb in and it worked fine since" My opinion on this comment -> the CFL bulb either was too low a wattage and/or not dimmable; If you do try using a LED bulb I strongly suggest you make sure it IS a DIMABLE LED ,Even though this device will not dim the bulb this is important so as not to damage your LED unit and thus possibly damaging timer unit as well.