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LCD/DLP Projection TV problems
by Tvtechdm - 7/17/08 6:20 PM In reply to: question by lawsonmtALL LCD/DLP Projo TV's share many of these same problems. The lamps are hi intensity mercury vapor and run very hot. Cooling fans are used to cool lamps and light engines. This pulls dust into the system. Most Mitsubishi sets have external filters on back that MUST be cleaned periodically. Many others dont have accessible filters. I have seen lite engine failure in as little as 6 months(customer had African Gray Parrot... bird dander thru out TV!)to 3 years or so at best. Keeping the air vents as clean as poosible will slow the problem, but not eliminate it. Repair cost vary any where from about $1100 to $2500 depending on make and model.
I have heard of LED based backlight projection sets, but have not seen any. Otherwise, flat panel sets are a far better bet. Repair costs on them are high also, but no lamp or dust issues.
For what it is worth!!
Mit DLP lemon
by michael 2008 - 8/1/08 6:28 AM In reply to: My recommendation .... by gohorns1gohorns1,
In your post on 6/10/08 you referenced the BBB and MDEA. What is MDEA short for? Thanks
MDEA acronym
by gabluv - 8/1/08 6:41 AM In reply to: Mit DLP lemon by michael 2008MDEA something like, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics Assoc.
Hello Gohorns...few questions
by POS62525 - 9/1/08 6:24 AM In reply to: My recommendation .... by gohorns1OK I am one of the unfortunate Mits WD-62525 owners.....having replaced my lamp 3 times (in 2 years)!! On top of the original $3,000.00 I spent on the unit in the first place, I am ready to use this thing for target practice!!
...OK ... I have called Consumer Relations and they are giving me the run around. I faxed them my receipt last week, I have since called them and they "never received" the sales slip. Now as my luck would have it, I can't find the sales slip. Did they "demand" the receipt? I might be able to have my credit card company go back three years to get my transaction, but not sure if this was acceptable?
I really hope these ******** @ Mitsubishi get back 2 me soon, cuz I currently have no TV!
RE: Lawsuit
by WebMonkey23 - 6/11/08 9:38 AM In reply to: Lawsuit by cnote1975There are currently 2 class action lawsuits in California. If you're not a resident of California then it doesn't do anyone any good. We need someone to file a federal class action lawsuit against them.
class action suit
by c_goble - 6/11/08 4:20 PM In reply to: RE: Lawsuit by WebMonkey23who is filing the suit? I am in California and have requested previously to be included but have heard nothing.
RE: class action suit
by WebMonkey23 - 6/26/08 6:24 PM In reply to: class action suit by c_goblewww.millslawfirm.com
Send me paper work
by Moeweb2u - 6/11/08 11:12 AM In reply to: Mitsubishi DLP Television WD-57831 Class Action Lawsuit by jschweikleMy address is
Mauricio Corral
P.O. Box 743
Dixon, CA 95620
im tired of dealing with WD-57731 i want a replacement or my money back for the TV and the lamps ive bought... thanks
Moe C
crappy tv...crappy service!..
by babygg19 - 6/25/08 10:02 PM In reply to: Mitsubishi DLP Television WD-57831 Class Action Lawsuit by jschweikleLet start from the top...
First all, I bought my 65 inch Mitsubishi TV from Best Buy, and if anyone has ever delt with them....enough said. We made sure we asked about how long the tv would last because we knew the flat screens only lasted a certain amount of hours. We opted for this module because the representative insured us that we wouldnt have to replaced a lamp on it for a minimum of 4 years even if we did watch lots of tv or played video games (which we don't).We bought our TV right before we moved into our house on 3/31/07 and it sat in an empty house for two weeks before we officially moved in. We're not the kind of people that watch tv all the time because were at work or sleeping most of our day.
Our tv went out on 6/15/08,1 year,2months and 15 days after purchase. We went back to Best Buy who told us to call a 800 number who then said their computers were down and they would call back in 24 hours and then we coud try and set up an appointment. 4 days later they said they had to wait another 4days to send someone out. I called Best buy back and told them our problem. I told them we had our tv for a little over a year and there was no reason why we had to be replacing anything on our tv especially since we dont watch it that often. He told me that even if we didnt watch it that oftenwe have to replace it every 3000 hours or every year 1/2 or so. He also gave me a crap about because we have it plugged directly into the wall our tv will go out sooner. I say this is CRAP! If we would have known we needed to replace it that soon and that often and spend more money then we paid for it we definetly wouldnt have bought it. I 've been lucky to just know begin my journey through tv problem hell but I sure as wont stand around and take it! I want a diffrent brand tv ASAP! PLEASE LET ME KNOW INFO ABOUT THIS LAWSIUIT AND RECALL OF THESE CRAP CRAPPY TV'S.
Blooming Problems Etc. Here - Illinois
by Physicsboy - 6/27/08 10:09 AM In reply to: crappy tv...crappy service!.. by babygg19WD-65831 Model
I purchased June of 2007
I have had it repaired twice already for blooming, and I have had one lightbulb replaced. I'm unsure if the engine has been fixed everytime, or what...but I have had the tv back for about 1.5 months, and it's blooming AGAIN!!!
I am 6 days out of my warranty, and called Mitsubishi. They acted ignorant of blooming, and what it meant. I explained. They had me restart the tv, and then they ended w/ me unplugging it for 20 minutes. I was told if it didn't work, to call them back. They said they'd pay for technician to diagnose and estimate the costs. The problem is that I'm going to likely experience the same problem I have been.
I just got here on the thread...not sure about class action suit, but I'm up for one myself. Clearly there is an issue on their TV's. So sign me up. Let me know what information is needed.
To All: Don't just post here, get the word out ...
by jschweikle - 6/27/08 3:49 PM In reply to: Blooming Problems Etc. Here - Illinois by Physicsboyhttp://video.nbc5.com/player/?id=248919
Contact your local TV news - many have consumer watch or investigative reporting segments that may help spread the word ...
Hmm... How does this suggestion sound?
by 8IronBob - 6/28/08 7:17 AM In reply to: To All: Don't just post here, get the word out ... by jschweikleFor what it's worth, I'm even wondering if a more reliable backlight, like LED from Samsung would be a solution. I mean, their DLPs seem to be a little better, from my standpoint. I've thought about a Mitsubishi, but after hearing this, I'm probably pretty much afraid of owning a traditionally backlit RPTV. For now, I'm wondering if LED backlight technology would be any better in the long haul.
mitsubishi tv
by Don Kentch - 7/1/08 11:38 PM In reply to: Mitsubishi DLP Television WD-57831 Class Action Lawsuit by jschweikleHave a mitsubishi wd52525 les than 4 yrs old and was told the digital module failed. This would be a second major repair for this tv. Is there a class action suit going on?
mitsubishi cooling issue
by spoolin7 - 7/2/08 9:25 AM In reply to: mitsubishi tv by Don KentchTo Whom It May Concern,
After battling this "shutdown due to airflow" error for months, I was online searching for this cooling issue with my Mitsubishi DLP Television WD-52631, and I came accross this thread. I have been using a little box fan next to the exhaust vent to help draw more air out. I cant believe i haven't found out about this earlier. I totally should have purchased the extended circuit city warranty when I bought this thing in december of 2006, I but I figured mitsubishi was a solid product.
I guess this is a common issue with all of Mitsubishi's Big Screen, and if there is a Class Action Lawsuit, I would like to be a part of it. Please send required paperwork to spoolin77@comcast.net
Thanks,
Roy Johnson
RE: mitsubishi cooling issue
by WebMonkey23 - 7/2/08 10:21 AM In reply to: mitsubishi cooling issue by spoolin7www.millslawfirm.com
Has one going
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