Hello, You seem to have a wealth of knowledge about Sony tv's here. I have a KDS-R60XBR1. The optical block was replaced on warranty and I have replaced the lamp twice, Most recently a few months ago. About a month ago the set would take longer to start up. The green light would flash for a minute or so and then it would turn on. However I was not able to use any of the controls on the remote or the set itself. Now when I turn it on the green light flashes for a minute or so and then turns a steady green but no picture is visable. There may be a slight light in the backround? Does it sound like it can be fixed? Do I need a service guy? Do I need a new TV? Thanks for the help

Sorry to hear this, but your optical block has failed. Sony replaced a ton of these under warranty and then extended the warranty on these SXRD sets so they could replace many more. They even replaced the sets with LCD sets after a class action law suite. This was a "black eye" for Sony TVs and they stopped making the SXRD sets. Your set is vintage 2006 and there is no longer a warranty. You could replace the optical block with a rebuilt one, but the cost would be about the same as getting a new 60" LCD. I would suggest you do the latter.

Hi,
If tv is Sony KDS-R60XBR1 as shown in question headings then it is problem of optic block (light engine) that needs to be replaced, it is hardware problem that wont get solved by resetting. Optic block is expensive part and qualified tv tech is required to replace it.
If tv model number is different, please post it to provide you info about problem.
Thanks.

You have a defective Light Engine/optical Block.
Call this number and see if Sony will pay to have it Fixed They were extenting warranty on these Models due to so many Light Engines going Bad.

PTS rebuilts light Engines 1-800-844-7871
UED 1-800-648-6657
Encompass Parts Distribution 1-800-638-3328
I hope this will help you.

Hi,
Below image shows exhaust fan location in your tv rear side, hope this will help you.
Thanks.

OPTICAL BLOCK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED

Hi,yes if you get a blue hue is has to do with the optical block .You can find it here : http://www.discount-merchant.com/SONY-1-867-732-14-Light-Engine-w-Color-Wheel-p/1158118.htm?Click=48173 maybe youcan find instructions on ebay.

Hello, Check out Sony Support for yellow tint remedy for your TV.

You have a bad optical block. Sony is aware of this issue and has extended the warranty to replace this part. You can find out more by pasting the following address in your web browser:

http://ciscdb.sel.sony.com/US/perl/news-item.pl?mdl=KDSR50XBR1&news_id=185

I had the same problem (although I have the 50 inch version of the TV). It wasn't the bulb. The optical block had to be replaced.

Hello watts74:

When you turn your tv on, you still get an image of whatever channel you are on, but the background on the entire screen is green/yellow, correct? If so, the problem is the optical block. Read what I posted below on another thread and you should be on your way to getting your situation resolved.

Here is the link to the other thread I mentioned: http://www.fixya.com/support/t157434-green

All the best...




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If your SONY KDS-R50XBR1 or KDS-R60XBR1 color screen suddenly turns green, the optical block (aka light engine) is the culprit. Don't fret because as "Leadtech" has already posted back on Jul 04, 2007, SONY is aware of this problem and has extended the warranty to replace this very part. Additionally, and aside from the class action lawsuit currently pending in district court, parts and labor for in-house service IS included.

SONY states the warranty as follows:

"As part of the Sony commitment to quality, Sony is announcing that it is extending the limited warranty (parts and labor), in the United States, on the optical block of KDS-R50XBR1 and KDS-R60XBR1 model SXRD televisions until October 31, 2008, regardless of purchase date."

So all you have to do is:

1) Contact SONY Customer Service at (800) 222-7669 or (888) 772-7669 - Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00AM-10:00PM / Sat-Sun 10:30AM-7:15PM EST

2) Provide them with your model (as above) and your television's serial number

3) Tell them your screen color is nothing but green

4) They will provide you with a case number

5) They will ask you for your zip code and provide you with one or more SONY authorized service dealers, and their contact information.

6) You contact the dealer of your choice and schedule an in-house service. Explain to them that your screen is green and you are aware that many, same tv-model owners that have had this same problem, and that the optical block is the problem.

7) The SONY authorized dealer you speak with will schedule and appointment with you, and will provide in-house service.

Regarding the service, it will take about an hour to complete. Not that it is complicated for the technician, but where the optical block is located is that is time-consuming. It sits just "behind" the bottom of the tv screen and in order to get to it, the technician will have to:

1) Remove the bottom back gray cover

2) Remove the replaceable projection lamp located on the left side of the tv (looking from the back)

3) Remove lots of phillips screws

4) Disconnect many plugs

5) Remove 3 chassis closest to the back of the tv before getting to the optical block chassis, which is located up front, just behind the tv screen

Once the optical block is replaced, you will be amazed on correct color results.

Hope this helps...