Samsung 61" DLP 3 Blinking lights.

Hi, I have the same prob for my HLN617W1X/XAA, . Can you pl post the service manual. Thanx Hi, I have the same prob for my HLN617W1X/XAA, . Can you pl post the service manual. Thanx

I have had my Samsung HLN617WX/XAA for almost four years. I was watching it the other night, when I heard a snap, and the TV went off, including the audio which is connected through a Denon receiver. I saw in the instruction manual that the three blinking lights meant the bulb was no good. After checking it, I ordered a new bulb assembly.



The new one went in and stayed lit for about 5 hours. This time only the lamp and temp lights were blinking (but only after having the TV on for about 5 minutes), and the audio stayed on. I have contacted Samsung parts to replace this bulb due to it being defective.

But, I was wondering if

1) the TV itself could be causing the lights to "blow". Both of them had broken glass from the piece in the center that holds the filament. (The TV power supply runs through a Monster Power HTS2600 to clean the supply and prevent surges).

2) are these lights that sensitive that some of them just don't work, or is quality control that bad?

3) should I be looking for another cause? The TV was fairly dust free when I opened the light door, but I did not open the back to check the fan area. I don't understand why the temp light will blink if the light itself is not on and generating heat.



Any ideas would be appreciated. I have had my Samsung HLN617WX/XAA for almost four years. I was watching it the other night, when I heard a snap, and the TV went off, including the audio which is connected through a Denon receiver. I saw in the instruction manual that the three blinking lights meant the bulb was no good. After checking it, I ordered a new bulb assembly.

The new one went in and stayed lit for about 5 hours. This time only the lamp and temp lights were blinking (but only after having the TV on for about 5 minutes), and the audio stayed on. I have contacted Samsung parts to replace this bulb due to it being defective.
But, I was wondering if
1) the TV itself could be causing the lights to "blow". Both of them had broken glass from the piece in the center that holds the filament. (The TV power supply runs through a Monster Power HTS2600 to clean the supply and prevent surges).
2) are these lights that sensitive that some of them just don't work, or is quality control that bad?
3) should I be looking for another cause? The TV was fairly dust free when I opened the light door, but I did not open the back to check the fan area. I don't understand why the temp light will blink if the light itself is not on and generating heat.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

I also have the same problem with my HLN617W tv. can you please post the service mannual. Thanks! I also have the same problem with my HLN617W tv. can you please post the service mannual. Thanks!

Hi Sonny, do you have a link for the manual for a HLT675WX/XAA ? Still giving me problems to start up until it's warmed up. Hi Sonny, do you have a link for the manual for a HLT675WX/XAA ? Still giving me problems to start up until it's warmed up.

I've taken the rear cover off (and held the kill switch), when I plug in the tv, the will start to light up for a couple of seconds and then goes out. It'll do this about 3 times... Then quits and I get 3 blinking lights on the front. Bad ballast? Color wheel? I've taken the rear cover off (and held the kill switch), when I plug in the tv, the will start to light up for a couple of seconds and then goes out. It'll do this about 3 times... Then quits and I get 3 blinking lights on the front. Bad ballast? Color wheel?