lost what causes a dim picture on a sony DLP tv ..with even a new bulb? ballast?

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  • davewilson61
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    • Jan 2013
    • 110
    • usa

    #1

    lost what causes a dim picture on a sony DLP tv ..with even a new bulb? ballast?

    ballast cause a dim picture? tried a few different bulbs same thing
    color is good....dim picture... full brightness...gets better at night...

    thanks dave
  • tom66
    EVs Rule
    • Apr 2011
    • 32560
    • UK

    #2
    Re: lost what causes a dim picture on a sony DLP tv ..with even a new bulb? ballast?

    How's the light output from the lamp? It should be painful to look at.
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    • crtfool
      Senior Member
      • Jun 2010
      • 82
      • USA

      #3
      Re: lost what causes a dim picture on a sony DLP tv ..with even a new bulb? ballast?

      I just picked up a Samsung DLP - same problem - the acrylic lens is all cloudy instead of clear. Have you looked at the lens and mirror to see if they are clean and clear?

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      • davewilson61
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        • Jan 2013
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        #4
        Re: lost what causes a dim picture on a sony DLP tv ..with even a new bulb? ballast?

        no didnt pull out the the light engine yet...just wondering if a ballast could be at fault . can they become weak?..bulb seam to be bright...guess i gotta pull it

        thanks...

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        • tom66
          EVs Rule
          • Apr 2011
          • 32560
          • UK

          #5
          Re: lost what causes a dim picture on a sony DLP tv ..with even a new bulb? ballast?

          Ballast is a coil of wire, doesn't really go wrong that much as far as I understand.
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