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Help: Strobing on rear projection TV

I purchased a used Sony 42 inch rear projection TV (it's about 4.5 years old) and there's a slight but noticeable strobing or flickering when playing DVDs. (I haven't been able to check out the regular tv image yet because I don't have cable hooked up.)

Is this normal? Is it something that can be fixed? It's very annoying and I don't expect an honest answer from the seller.

Thanks in advance.
kublakhan
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chadnliz
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You know the bulbs dont last forever so after that long I wouldnt be shocked if its replacement time. I know my front Projector will flicker a bit when I need to clean filter...always around every 100hrs. I know you have rear but all the same it could be a bulb and just maybe its dirty inside......infact after 4 years its likely.
kublakhan OP
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every 100 hours! jeez.

Thanks for the tip. I guess i'll try to get a manual for the tv and figure out how to change the bulb. do you think it's something i'll have to get a tech in for or is changing the bulb relatively user friendly?
chadnliz
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so you are saying in 4.5 years you only used it 100hrs? No mention of hours were in your post and I may be wrong but thats one idea I had.
kublakhan OP
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chad, i was saying i'm surprised you clean the filter of your tv every 100hrs. i bought my tv used and have no idea how many hours are on it but now i have a worse problem...there's a hum! it's worse with the dvd player than the satellite dish but it's there either way.
chadnliz
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Try to lift ground on DVD or check your cable ground or even an inline filter from cable company may cure it. Sorry your having trouble.it sucks.
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