DLP dimming?

[Sehnzeleid]

I have a 2004 Samsung HL-P5085W and over the past few weeks I'm really beginning to notice very blatant banding of shadows and "shallow" shadows just don't look right on a lot of material over all connections.

I've haven't replaced the bulb yet, so I'm wondering if it's about time I should?

I certainly hope it's not the actual display and me never noticing until now, because it's very annoying.

Otherwise everything else I'm content with.

[Sehnzeleid]

I went into the service menu and adjusted the Lamp Boost from 20 (default) to 10, the picture was terrible, I cranked it up to 60 and it's a noticeable improvement.

Temporary fix I know, but at least now I know it's the bulb dimming and not my set looking like shit to begin with and me never noticing.

[Iguana Man]

You may want to verify whether this bulb will work for your tv. If I read the page correctly, I get the impression that bulb is compatible with your set, but I would call the 800# to be sure.

[chlngr1970]

Your TV should have a lamp timer. If it is getting up around 2K hours, it could be time to replace it...

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[Sehnzeleid]

Originally Posted by Iguana Man

You may want to verify whether this bulb will work for your tv. If I read the page correctly, I get the impression that bulb is compatible with your set, but I would call the 800# to be sure.

Thanks!

Though it seems Samsungparts.com has the bulb and assembly for $150.

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Originally Posted by chlngr1970

Your TV should have a lamp timer. If it is getting up around 2K hours, it could be time to replace it...

I'll check that.