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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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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?
kublakhan OP
717 posts
 
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.
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