http://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/ Engadget HD Comments for DLP bulbs and Dynamic settings http://www.engadgethd.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadgethd.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/http://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/
Despite the 90 warranty, I convinced LG to replace the 1st bulb fully and the 2nd bulb (parts only). I figure I'm getting 1000-1500 hours out of it. Personally, I cannot believe there hasn't been a lawsuit because they advertise 6k-8k hours and I NEVER here anyone approach that number.]]>Feb 16th 2006 8:51AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/http://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/]]>Mar 13th 2006 1:09PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/http://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/Apr 7th 2006 3:02PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/http://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/Thanks Tony M.]]>Apr 14th 2006 5:08PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/http://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/Jan 23rd 2006 1:14PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/http://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/I am considering using the standard setting instead and increasing the brightness using that setting.
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Here is the deal, these bulbs are expensive critical system elements, they should be warenentyy for their advertised life, absolutely NOTHING else should be considered acceptable, and I'm pretty sure a civil court would agree.]]>Jan 23rd 2006 2:28PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/http://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/Jan 24th 2006 8:21AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/http://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/Jan 24th 2006 12:43PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/http://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/Jan 24th 2006 12:49PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/http://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/
I am definatly going to have to check for the dynamic setting]]>Jan 24th 2006 1:21PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/http://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/Jan 24th 2006 1:26PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/http://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/Jan 24th 2006 1:30PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/http://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/
i never get the warranty on my hardware [i take care of my stuff]. but a lot of place will give you a warranty that will cover the bulbs. i got a JVC 56" LCOS from Video Only and for $250 for a 5 year warranty, i get replacement bulbs installed, at my house, for free, as many as i need.]]>Jan 24th 2006 1:33PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/http://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/Jan 24th 2006 1:52PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/http://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/
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On every home theater enthusist site, they ALL highly recommend that you NEVER use the 'dynamic' setting. This is for brightly lit showroom floors, not for your home. Also, just because projection TV's are coming down in price, this doesn't automatically make it less delicate. These are very complicated pieces of equipment, the least you should do is buy the warrenty and have it properly calibrated.

This goes with DLP, LCD, LCOS, Plasma sets, etc... as well.]]>Jan 24th 2006 5:20PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/http://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/
The "Dynamic" setting is ridiculous. The previous poster hit the nail on the head. Anyone who read the manual wouldn't be using it. It's for incredibly bright rooms. If someone places their TV in direct sunlight they are ignoring the first page of the manual. Strong sunlight can reflect off the set and create white spots. So anyone who using "Dynamic" doesn't know what they are doing.]]>Jan 24th 2006 8:52PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/http://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/
Posted at 8:21AM on Jan 24th 2006 by The Wallbanger 0 stars"

The Product Service Plan warranty from BestBuy.comBestBuy.ca is a life saver!!! Buy the longest duration that you can, it will still cost you less than one DLP's bulb. You'd be crazy not invest in it, you'll be hating yourself if you don't and it dies out!]]>Jan 24th 2006 8:53PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/http://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/
putting on vivid or any like setting is a waste and washes out color and contast immensely. People who do this deserve to have their light bulbs burn out.

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BTW, I've had my tv for about 3 months now, I've had to replace my screen through the samsung warranty. If you see a dirty smudge on the inside of your screen, call samsung. They made the appointment immediately and came out 3 days after, excellent customer service. And the tech was done in 15 minutes, and very knowledgeable.]]>Jan 25th 2006 9:34AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/http://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/Just about every manufacturer's warranty on blubs works like this. The warranty starts from day of shipping from the manufacturer. So If you buy an extra bulb as a back up it's warranty starts on the day it ships, not the day you open it up. Also most bulbs DLP and LCD are only made by a few companies and then OEMed to everybody else.]]>Jan 25th 2006 9:46AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/http://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/Jan 25th 2006 1:43PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/http://www.engadgethd.com/2006/01/23/dlp-bulbs-and-dynamic-settings/
The replacement bulb did not fix the problem. I called Samsung and they offered to extend my original warranty to 15 months so now I have a tech coming out to look at the problem. They've also ordered me a new screen as I've occasionally seen the internal, humidity-related smudges reported by another commenter.

In response to another commenter: the Samsung manual does not indicate that "dynamic" mode will over drive the bulb. It appears to be just another settings preset and suggest using this mode "during the day." I selected it primarily because DVD movies were playing too dark. It was only by searching the Samsung knowledgebase that I discovered the 120% overdrive issue.

Until this is straightened out, I'll keep posting the latest news here:

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