TCL Startup, "image blinking" I received my TCL 40" yesterday, I turned it on and everything was great. I did that again this morning but it the screen started to blink, black, image, black, image, for a couple of seconds then it was normal. Is this normal? it is due to stabilization of the image or something?thanks in advance for your help! TCL Startup, "image blinking" I received my TCL 40" yesterday, I turned it on and everything was great. I did that again this morning but it the screen started to blink, black,... » Read More TCL Startup, "image blinking" I received my TCL 40" yesterday, I turned it on and everything was great. I did that again this morning but it the screen started to blink, black, image, black, image, for a couple of seconds then it was normal. Is this normal? it is due to stabilization of the image or something?thanks in advance for your help! « Show Less
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do you recommend buying this tv or samsung lg sony a better units god bless vito
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I've had the same problem. Amazon is replacing the set.Update: got the new set. It has similar problems, but not often. Trying to determine if this is due to quirky inputs (ie, Apple TV2 being being turned on, and camera plugged into AV input). Happy otherwise, probably will keep the set.Another update: blinking on start up continues, poster on another thread mentioned hdmi handshaking problems on other hdtvs- sounds like what I've got. Trying to decide whether to keep the set, since people have said TCL has terrible customer service. I don't want to get stuck with it after the return period. Note: if i change inputs then go back go the apple tv that fixes the problem. I've had the same problem. Amazon is replacing the set.Update: got the new set. It has similar problems, but not often. Trying to determine if this is due to quirky inputs (ie, Apple TV2 being being turned on, and camera plugged into AV input). Happy otherwise, probably will keep the set.Another update: blinking on start up continues, poster on another thread mentioned hdmi handshaking problems on other hdtvs- sounds like what I've got. Trying to decide whether to keep the set, since people have said TCL has terrible customer service. I don't want to get stuck with... » Read More I've had the same problem. Amazon is replacing the set.Update: got the new set. It has similar problems, but not often. Trying to determine if this is due to quirky inputs (ie, Apple TV2 being being turned on, and camera plugged into AV input). Happy otherwise, probably will keep the set.Another update: blinking on start up continues, poster on another thread mentioned hdmi handshaking problems on other hdtvs- sounds like what I've got. Trying to decide whether to keep the set, since people have said TCL has terrible customer service. I don't want to get stuck with it after the return period. Note: if i change inputs then go back go the apple tv that fixes the problem. « Show Less
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Did this work for you also?I have just purchased the TV and it keeps blanking out on HDMI, it is really bad happens every few minutes.Did the firmware help you?
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http://tclusa.com/firmware/firmwareupdate1.html Go there and download it, paste it in a USB HD and plug it in your tv!The tv will tell you what to do.
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Firmware update posted, haven't tried it yethttp://tclusa.com/firmware/firmwareupdate1.html
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I've had this problem on blue ray and direct tv. when using the hdmi connection. I am going to call customer support to have them note the problem before I download the firmware update.
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For me, the firmware update fixed everything so I'm very pleased now with my tv...
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In the days of CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) Computer monitors, if a fixed display was left on for a long time, or repeatedly, the image would "burn in" that is when the image changed, a ghost of the fixed image could be seen also. I thought this problem was eliminated with LCD displalys so I am puzzled also, however if they say so, the black bands, or any non moving images would show up as ghost like images under the regular picture. I watch a significant number of wide screen movies on my ViewSonic and haven't had the ghost bands. I will certainly monitor this discussion for other feedback In the days of CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) Computer monitors, if a fixed display was left on for a long time, or repeatedly, the image would "burn in" that is when the image changed, a ghost of the fixed image could be seen also. I thought this problem was eliminated with LCD displalys so I am puzzled also, however if they say so, the black bands, or any non moving images would show up as ghost like images under the regular picture. I watch a significant number of wide screen movies on my ViewSonic and haven't had the ghost bands. I will certainly monitor this discussion for other... » Read More In the days of CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) Computer monitors, if a fixed display was left on for a long time, or repeatedly, the image would "burn in" that is when the image changed, a ghost of the fixed image could be seen also. I thought this problem was eliminated with LCD displalys so I am puzzled also, however if they say so, the black bands, or any non moving images would show up as ghost like images under the regular picture. I watch a significant number of wide screen movies on my ViewSonic and haven't had the ghost bands. I will certainly monitor this discussion for other feedback « Show Less
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I just got one and the user manual is ridiculously lacking in details. So humor me...how do i check charge status? I turned it on and all lights blinked once. I plugged it in the wall and only 1 light is blinking. How do I know when it is fully charged?
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My light (green) stay's on when charging. It goes off when complete. Mine only blinks when the battery is low. It sounds as if your battery might be faulty. I never use tech support on anything. They usually know less about their products than we do!
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Jamie, it is caused by low battery, you need to change the batteries. If it's still blinking with no reason, please tell us.
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I just received mine in the mail, and is starting to think it may be a fake. Did your light always blink?? Mine is, and it looks like it's not supposed to be doing that! Help!! Did I get a fake? I can see where the plastic was molded, also. Is this a sign of a fake??
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Right.. same question here.. some people have reported that they only see black & white image.. one reports it due to batteries not providing enough power...?? What's up with that..?? Does it display in color as advertised or in B&W;? Anyone know for sure?? Thanks!
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For my setup, before the firmware update, right after I hooked it up to my tv for the first time, the TV's video would constantly turn on, then go black for long periods, it was unusable. I temporarily solved it by using my TV's dvi port and an dvi to hdmi cable. After the firmware update and finally doing the receiver setup the screen going black still occurs, but only about 20% of the time on all inputs, except my ps3, which still exhibits the constant black screen problem. I have a PS3, Roku 3, Chromecast, HTPC connected to a Westinghouse monitor. Called Sony about the problem, and was told to ship, my week old receiver, to them at my own expense, for diagnosis. For my setup, before the firmware update, right after I hooked it up to my tv for the first time, the TV's video would constantly turn on, then go black for long periods, it was unusable. I temporarily solved it by using my TV's dvi port and an dvi to hdmi cable. After the firmware update and finally doing the receiver setup the screen going black still occurs, but only about 20% of the time on all inputs, except my ps3, which still exhibits the constant black screen problem. I have a PS3, Roku 3, Chromecast, HTPC connected to a Westinghouse monitor. Called Sony about the problem, and was... » Read More For my setup, before the firmware update, right after I hooked it up to my tv for the first time, the TV's video would constantly turn on, then go black for long periods, it was unusable. I temporarily solved it by using my TV's dvi port and an dvi to hdmi cable. After the firmware update and finally doing the receiver setup the screen going black still occurs, but only about 20% of the time on all inputs, except my ps3, which still exhibits the constant black screen problem. I have a PS3, Roku 3, Chromecast, HTPC connected to a Westinghouse monitor. Called Sony about the problem, and was told to ship, my week old receiver, to them at my own expense, for diagnosis. « Show Less
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yea i noticed that in the onset, Sometime even when i changed the brightness manually it would stay the same. I restarted my machine and some pending updates were installed i don't kno if that fixed it but it has not happened since.
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You've probably gotten yours fixed or resolved the issue by now, but I have the version of this TV with built in DVD player and recently mine started doing the same thing. The TV would turn on and try to load a DVD and just come back with no disc... no disc... no disc.. I contacted Toshiba and they said leave it off/unplugged for 3 minutes. That didn't end up working. I searched through the menu's for a system reset or restore defaults and found one under Setup > Installation > System Status/System Information. Switch to the next menu and follow instructions when it asks for the code.I did this and it seems to have fixed the issue so far (been 48hrs and it hasn't turned on on its own). You've probably gotten yours fixed or resolved the issue by now, but I have the version of this TV with built in DVD player and recently mine started doing the same thing. The TV would turn on and try to load a DVD and just come back with no disc... no disc... no disc.. I contacted Toshiba and they said leave it off/unplugged for 3 minutes. That didn't end up working. I searched through the menu's for a system reset or restore defaults and found one under Setup > Installation > System Status/System Information. Switch to the next menu and follow instructions... » Read More You've probably gotten yours fixed or resolved the issue by now, but I have the version of this TV with built in DVD player and recently mine started doing the same thing. The TV would turn on and try to load a DVD and just come back with no disc... no disc... no disc.. I contacted Toshiba and they said leave it off/unplugged for 3 minutes. That didn't end up working. I searched through the menu's for a system reset or restore defaults and found one under Setup > Installation > System Status/System Information. Switch to the next menu and follow instructions when it asks for the code.I did this and it seems to have fixed the issue so far (been 48hrs and it hasn't turned on on its own). « Show Less
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no it blinks !!! and said no signal even if you use it. It said no signal and the picture would be there and then it would blink
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Hello and good day. After calling customer service,I ended up returning it to Toshiba to get fixed. Since then, no problem. I also had a faulty lamp.
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Hello, I just received my unit. I plugged it in and the Power Light was flashing red AND the blue UV-C light was flashing. Resetting the unit by pushing and holding in the UV-C Button changed the power light to green but the UV-C light is still flashing. Any suggestions? Possibly the bulb was damaged in transit and needs replaced? Thanks for any help!
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We had the same issue after we installed the TV in 2 months ago. The brightness of the TV cycles through the lamp opposite from the TV - if we turn the lamp on, the screen gets bright within 3-4 seconds, and if the lamp is off, the screen is back to darker and dimmer image within 3 seconds. We have tried other lamps to see if interferences the TV responds to, but this is the only lamp that works that magic. the two devices dont share the same electric source either.
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Forget about TCL. I bought their 40" TV 2 months ago. After a month TV is not starting and I'm not able to reach TCL support: 1st line support have me to contact 2nd line - I spent hours on hold and until now was unable to talk to 2nd line support. They do not answer emails set to their support email, they do not react on comments entered through their web site...
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First off, I've only had the unit for a few days... The only setting I've tweaked is the back-light in 'Standard Picture' mode. I reduced it from the default of 60 down to 50, and it seemed to remove any distracting blooming or flash-lighting effects, of which it is only very slight in the first place, and really only noticeable if your room is dark, and the screen is black.
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Also, I just noticed this in the product manual:Page # 25, under "5. Shoot" section:- The indicator will blink red while the image is recorded to the memory card.- The image will appear on the screen for about two seconds.- You can take the second picture even while an image is displayed by pressing the shutter button again.I'm not sure if you have tried taking a second picture during this message being displayed on the screen. However, my class 6 SDHC card, as mentioned in my earlier post, somehow manages to reduce the amount of time this busy message is being displayed on the screen. Good luck! Also, I just noticed this in the product manual:Page # 25, under "5. Shoot" section:- The indicator will blink red while the image is recorded to the memory card.- The image will appear on the screen for about two seconds.- You can take the second picture even while an image is displayed by pressing the shutter button again.I'm not sure if you have tried taking a second picture during this message being displayed on the screen. However, my class 6 SDHC card, as mentioned in my earlier post, somehow manages to reduce the amount of... » Read More Also, I just noticed this in the product manual:Page # 25, under "5. Shoot" section:- The indicator will blink red while the image is recorded to the memory card.- The image will appear on the screen for about two seconds.- You can take the second picture even while an image is displayed by pressing the shutter button again.I'm not sure if you have tried taking a second picture during this message being displayed on the screen. However, my class 6 SDHC card, as mentioned in my earlier post, somehow manages to reduce the amount of time this busy message is being displayed on the screen. Good luck! « Show Less