20 Most Recent Samsung HL-R6167W 61" HDTV - Page 7 Questions & Answers

If your having the "3 light" problem it could be an indication of a bad lamp however if there is a buzzing or a grinding sound it could be one of two moving parts. The color wheel or the cooling fan. I would go the cheaper route and replace the color wheel first. The thing is the lamp will not turn on if there is a problem with one of the other two parts. TRUST me ... I've replaced all three parts just to find out it was only the cooling fan. (at least I have another lamp handy when the new one goes out). The motor on the cooling fan is too small for such a big fan so I would definately try it first. It's a big problem with the DLP tvs. Hope this helps.

Are you using a Hd cable box/directv or dishnetwork box?Or you are using your coaxial cable straight into your TV coax input?
Solutiondoct

it sound like the color wheel is bad

Okay,only one thing you could check,and that would be your electrical outlet.Using another outlet from a different room(power extension cord) to plug your TV and see if it does the same thing.
If it does,don't bother,you need a repair serviceman to take care of it or if it is under warranty,call your retailer!
solutiondoct

If it happened to all your video/audio components,you should have a repair tech, to take care of it.
There are at least 3-4 different issues which in my opinion it is not worth your money and time.
Solutiondoct

Yes,don't do it yourself,and you need to have repair tech. asap,cause if the cooling fan is not working properly,that could trigger other parts in the tv to be malfunction.
Hurry,just it fix!
solutiondoct

Set has a defective color wheel. This needs to be replaced and your tv will go back to normal.

josh

sounds like the digital main board, seen this before

sounds like the light tunnel

No, it is one of the three parts that can be changed by the consumer. My husband changed out ours but the TV still doesn't work. Now it has been suggested that we try a new ballast, we have already put in a new lamp as well.

Hello McKinley,
Changing the color wheel may be frighting for some. If you are determined to do it yourself, you may want to contact a Pro to assist you through the process. You must visit http://kploymp.net/dlp_cw.aspx for a glimpse of what the task is all about.

Best regards
circuitcity

I also have this problem, anyone get a fix yet?

I have the same problem and was told by a technician that I need to replace the light engine. Probably around $ 700.00.

This is very common in Samsung DLPs. The DMD board is going bad. You will need to replace it.

This problem is common in Samsung projection TVs. The DMD board is going bad.

This shadow is called by the light tunnel in your optical engine. You can have someone come out and try to fix the light engine. I am an authorized samsung tech and about 80 percent of the time I can rebuild the light tunnel. If the tech can not fix the light tunnel you would have to have the optical engine replaced. The light tunnel is something you would not want to attempt yourself. At least you can explain to a shop what your problem is..if they have not heard of this call a diffrent shop.

check the its relay

This is a problem we are seeing quite a few. The problem is, you have a defective Lite-Tunnel. This can be repaired two ways. (1) The Cheap way. Replacing the Lite-Tunnel. This is somewhat complicated. You must take the engine apart to change the tunnel. After changing the Lite-tunnel it must be aligned. (2) The expensive way. Changing the complete Lite engine. This is less complicated, but cost a lot more. Lite engine Part Number BP96-00822J . Average cost $1300

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CircuitCity

who replaced it. to replace a color wheel most of the time you have to remove the light engine. sounds like they did get thing tighten down and lined up. take it back and tell them to line it up

Hi Lochness,

My best guess is some moisture has gotten around the controls and is shorting out the buttons making it change channels and Turn on and off by itself.

You need to get some contact cleaner and a can of Air spray.  Gain access to the circuit behind the controls, carefully of course, power turned off.  Clean the buttons, and the circuit board thoroughly.  This should put you in business. Please do not run keep the Television plugges in until you do this as further damage could occur.
I have had this happen to almost every television that I had.  Eventually enough dust and lint will collect, then somehow someway moisture gets into the dust, lint, and circuits.  Just grit your jaw muscle and dive in.