20 Most Recent Sony Grand WEGA KF60WE610 60" Rear Projection Television - Page 6 Questions & Answers

How old is this TV? Did you replaced its lamp?
Symptom shows TV needs new lamp as existing lamp is weak and unable to provide back light.
Thanks.

The screen is dull but I can see the picture , Will changing the bulb help?

Limited Extended Warranty for Certain 2003 and 2004 Televisions Exhibiting Warping of the Lamp Access Door Posted: 04/17/2008

• 2003 Models: KF42WE610, KF50WE610, KF60WE610, KDF60XBR950, KDF70XBR950
• 2004 Models: KF42WE620, KF50WE620, KDF42WE655, KDF50WE655

It has come to our attention that a limited number of Grand WEGA rear projection televisions (models listed above) may exhibit warping to the lamp access door. In rare cases, some additional components may also become damaged as a result.

Sony would like to assure its customers that this issue has been evaluated extensively and that there are no product safety concerns caused by this issue.

As part of our commitment to quality, Sony will reimburse owners of eligible models in the United States who paid out-of pocket expenses on or before May 9, 2008 for an estimate or repair service related to this specific lamp door issue. To receive reimbursement, please follow the exact directions on the claim form for reimbursement; all claims must be postmarked by August 31, 2008. See the claim form for complete terms and conditions.

Additionally, through March 31, 2009, Sony will repair the lamp access door and any other components damaged as a result at no charge for any of the covered televisions. Customers who experience this issue should contact Sony at (888) 649-7669 to schedule a repair. Sony will only provide free repair to covered televisions that exhibit this specific condition.

All other terms of the Sony limited warranty continue to apply. Sony utilizes a network of hundreds of qualified independent third-party servicers to perform in-home television warranty service. Sony, through its Authorized Servicer Network, will repair your set within 30 days of your initial contact. For diagnosis, warranty service, or if your set is not repaired within 30 days, please contact Sony at (888) 649-7669.

good luck though cause if its the blue blob they wont and as I have a kdf42we655 and just took it apart and cleaned it all out all I see wrong is something with the yellow prism lens so all I would need to fix my tv is the little snap on piece that has the blue, red and yellow prism on it.........not the whole optical engine that costs as much as a new tv............

Please intimate exact model of your Sony TV and also mention how many times red LED blinks.

There are also three light imagers or optics in your set one for blue one for red and one for green could be the power supply driving them or they are bad. I had same problem with a Sony 50we610 first rear projection lcd line released most have had this issue.

The blue LCD panel in the light engine is going bad. The only fix is to replace the light engine. This is an extremely expensive repair. However, Sony has extended the warranty on the light engine only on many of these models. Find a local Sony authorized service center and give them your model and serial number to see if yours qualifies for the warranty.

check focus ic

Yep, your problem is a relatively easy one to repair if you know how to solder. You better repair it before it blows the fuse though. There are two capacitors in the main power supply that are coming loose and need to be re soldered.

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Hi,
This is amazing problem in your TV and if you please send few snaps of TV Screen that shows that circuit pattern at [email protected] that will help me a lot to understand that what could be possible cause of that and what is solution.
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Do you mean KF60WE655. I don't recognize the model you show. I'm sure your talking about an LCD rear projection Sony. Your trouble is in the Optics ( light engine). Over time the Lamp has destroyed an internal filter ( glass element ) . This Blue haze or film will probably continue to get worse and grow across the entire screen. The only fix is to pull out the Optics and send off to Sony or another re builder.
Up until June 30, 2008 some of these models were being fixed at no cost by Sony.

You likely have an open thermal fuse. There is a whole procedure for replacing the thermal fuse and some adjustments that should be done when you replace it. If you feel like you are reasoonably technical and can handle the job, I'll try and walk you through it. If not, your best bet is to find a qualified Sony tech in your area. If you contact Sony at 800-222-SONY and they can recommend one in your area

sounds like the color wheel went bad best to bring it to a shop and have them look at it but that is most likly the case this is posibly a $700 fix

You can solve that.


http://www.somelifeblog.com/2007/06/sony-projection-tv-red-line-repair.html

The above link is the procedure.

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Jedi,
Sounds like lamp and driver need to be replaced again... Lamp is Sony p/n# A-1052-675-B and the driver p/n# 1-468-798-14
Bill

you have a bad optical engine i have the same tv...........its a manufacture defect

900.00 part

i think its the colorwheel you heard go pop... replace it and you should be good to go

Lamp or bad Fan .take back off ,turn set on watch to see if fan starts to run if it stops while lamp is trying to come on power will shut off. And if fan is ok Lamp

Please replace Lamp in TV and I would recommend to buy Sony genuine Lamp from Sony Accessories, type mode number in search box and find Lamp in list, price would be approx $200

Lamp replacement procedure is mentioned in user manual of TV and its not so difficult.
If you want user manual, let me know.

Accroding to your model number:(KV-...) In sony tv units power supply porblems is very low unless a power surge.
You have to check these things.
1. Stand by 5V available or not
2.If stand by 5V available press power and check B+ is getting or not
3.If B+ available check Horzontal oscillation
4.May be H-out transistor or video amplifier is bad.