I have a 6 year old xbr have change the bulbs at least twice. The last time it was changed one year ago. It seems now the over all picture looks dull, less bright. I increased the brightness high etc...does not brighten bright enough. What could it be? I have an extra bulb new. should I replace it again? thx dan, michigan

Hey, is it a side mount, single bulb? My GRAND WEGA had the same problem, I figured it out and now it looks BRAND NEW.

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i believe that the lamps on this model are warrantied for 5 years and labor for 3 years from panasonic i suggest calling panasonic for advice on where to go further.

check wiring to see if is shorting out agaist anything.
Also if you are buying cheep bulbs try buying one from the dealer.
Some vehicles can be finicky with aftermarket bulbs

I have the same issue, we've had to change our bulb three times in less than two years. now we have 61" expensive paper weight. Our current bulb is less than 6 months old. The TV is only 2 years old and like i said this is our third bulb.

the blue light blinks 4 times. you get sound. then a few minutes the the picture returns... then it goes out, and the cycle goes on.

A solution to this would be greatly appreciated.

U change ur bulbs lately,might need new bulbs.

The bulb you are buying is not the origianl one. The life of you bulb is too short, probably it was use before. Buy a original bulb and new.

i have the same exact problem with mine. it's two and a half years old as well. i also noticed that if you try taking pictures in any of the best shot modes the pictures come out looking like paintings.

also, did you ever try cleaning the lens?

wow. mostly all new set from the last few years have a dual tuners
NTSC and ATSC and that would depend if or which set will get the better signal. Also remember that off air is analog and the sets are now design for digital.

Your problem is in the digital video processor circuit. This is a hard puppy to trouble shoot unless it happens all the time. Most of the sets I have seen do this, the main video processor IC is drfective and the repair was around 3 to 4 hundred bucks.