20 Most Recent Mitsubishi WD-65731 65" HDTV - Page 5 Questions & Answers

This could be a power distribution problem and is or should only be a $100.00 fix at a trust worthy TV repair shop.

Check air flow error message appears if the vent at the back of the set is clogged. It is the primary inlet for air that is required to cool the set. You may want to verify that its not clogged. If you can't find it, then unplug it, remove the back cover and blow a can of compressed air at the cover. If the fault was indeed correctly detected, your set should work when the vent is unclogged.

Go into the menu and shut off the autoscanning. When it detects a lack of signal (like a dark spot between commercials or a DVD loading up) it confuses it for no signal and thinks it should switch.

How long was the lamp last change?It was more 1 1/2 or 2 years must change the lamp.Life of the lamp it over.

If you forget your pass code, you can view the locked
TV without entering your pass code. When you are
prompted for your pass code, press the number 9 and QV
buttons on the TV remote control at the same time. This
process temporarily unlocks the TV
When entering the Parental Lock menu, this process
deletes your old pass code and prompts you to enter a
new pass code. Press EXIT to exit the menu.

It could be the lamp, they have an approximate 1 year life depending on conditions. If you bought the TV new, it has a 1 year warranty and labor you might want to contact warranty support. They will send you a new lamp.

To Receive a Replacement Lamp Under Warranty
Call (800) 553-7278. Please have model number, serial number, and TV purchase date available.
Important: All lamps replaced under warranty must be returned to Mitsubishi where they will be inspected for defect
verification.

Appendix C of the manual describes how to change the lamp. Handle with care (avoid fingerprints on the new lamp). Make sure the TV is off for at least an hour before starting.

I hope this helps.

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better replace all the 3 fan one of them are not working well,thats why the insulation of your of the bulb are melted because of heat from the lamp.the air blower is malfuctioning thats why you got the airflow blocked message..

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you have just bought your TV for a weeks,It is covered by a warranty (service warranty )youre going to pay for the parts replaced.about the damage inside the TV,it should be less damage or no damage on the components inside..but the screen is expensive just like buying a new TV...You can contact the dealer where you bought the TV or the mitsubishi service center near you....the screen is replacesable..

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push the button labeled format until you get to 16:9
if you have satelite, there may be a button on that remote too.
make sure you have it hooked up with hdmi or component cables for hd

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Get a lamp ordered asap. It won't be long and you are going to need it. You lamp is on it's last leg.

In the 65" TVS there are 4 or more fans One of these is not functioning Probably the one over the power supply itself This will cause it to heat very quickly and shut down in a matter of about 20 seconds.

only way to find out which fan is not working isw to remove the back.

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This usually happens when there's an issue with your dmd board.

Sounds to me if you got a lamp burned out on you or the lamp's ballast, I would have a local tech look at it if your not experienced in this area, but i would check the lamp first then rule out from there.


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A TV will typically try to ignite a lamp 3 times. If it can not it will quit trying (except Samsung). Sounds like you need a lamp. I hope this was helpful, best wishes.

the problem is likely the projection lamp .. you can replace that yourself if you are handy .. you must unplug the set and make sure everything is cool ...avoid getting finger prints on the new lamp ...here are a few places where you can get a new lamp ... you can also see what it looks like on this site ...

http://www.bluestar-online.com/Mitsubishi_Model_WD_65731_Replacement_DLP_Lamp_p/wd-65731.htm?gclid=CLb9k4zf-6ACFdk55QodwT3dxw

the lamp is likely in a cubby in the back of the set (where you used to see the bright light) ...

the lamp is mounted in a cage ... you can get the lamp already mounted in a new cage from here ...

http://purelandsupply.com/WD65731-Mitsubishi-DLP-TV-Bulbs.html

......it costs more mounted but its easier to change and you will need a new cage if yours is damaged .. from the site above you can see what the cage looks like with the lamp already mounted ..

your lamp is a model 915p049010 ... that is available thru amazon at a good price here:.(includes cage)........

http://www.amazon.com/Mitsubishi-915P049010-Lamp-DLP-TV/dp/B001AJ8RAA/ref=dp_cp_ob_e_title_0

What is the source of the choppy sound? Cable box? When you say it fades do you mean it gets quieter or does it just blink off? Digital signal problems will cause the latter. You might check the cable box or call your cable provider about it.

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