Dim screen... Purchased the TV in Fall of '05, in Fall of '06 the screen began to dim. It's still watchable most of the time, but picture is almost as if you turned down the brightness. There's no distortion. Any ideas?

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It could be the ballast lamp, or it could be the optical engine, can you see in the rear of the TV if you can see if the ballast lamp is lit up. usually you need to unplug the ev and remove the rear cover or at least the vant over it to see if it is lit. If it is dead replacement is usually covered under warranty, within a year or so otherwise they cost around 200-300 dollars. If not, then the Optical engine is probably having problems and I would suggest replacing it if under warranty.

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