Hitachi LCD V500 Issues Thread - Page 53

Originally Posted by plumbguy

I've read most all of the posts in this thread and have come to the realization that I am probably screwed. I have a 50V720 with no extended warranty, the warranty expired 12/2006. The bulb went out 01/07. Up until that point the TV was perfect, no trouble at all. Then after receiving the replacement bulb (which took 2 months to get) and installing it, I now have a blue blob, ghost, ???? at the top center of the screen which grows and shrinks at random. I was extremely careful not to touch the glass on the lamp and checked it for fingerprints. It seems to be fine. I am not sure of where to go from here. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. I have seen posts about Mem Init and service menus, LE replacements, etc. Ugh. It seems like this kind of investment should yield more than 2 weeks past the warranty period.

Originally Posted by rrufast

My labor is $350, which also includes lamp replacement. The lamp itself is $314,, which seems a bit hight to me, but, as indicated in prior posts, my co worker is paying for replacement costs... so I REALLY can't complain...

I mean, I get a free TV, get it repaired under warranty (because Hitachi did the right thing!) AND he is picking up the costs of labor & lamp... Wish ALL of my past coworkers were that damn cool.. So Scharf Dawg, if you ever stumble upon this post, you my friend, are BOMB.

Originally Posted by bk1987

need help deciding, i have posted my issues with my 60v500a LE well now the tv just had its 3rd LE put in, the warranty co now offered to replace the tv but not for what i paid for it but they will give me a credit for another 60in tv something in the sony A2000 price range, im not to happy about this because most people getting replacements are getting a credit for the original purchase price, in fact i was told i would get the original price but of course nothing in writing, any way i just wanted your guys opinion, if you would accept this, my tv still has over 2 years left on the warranty and the LE was replaced ( 3rd time), if i keep my tv i would bet it will need a 4th LE in about a year but who knows and if the LE makes it another 2 years I would lose out on a replacement what would you guys do? thanks

Originally Posted by manpig

Who is your warranty provider? The reason I ask is because mine was thru CC and they did the same thing with me. They had some Mits tv shown as the replacement. When I went to the store I told the lady that was helping me that I was not happy with that tv and just wanted in-store credit for what I had paid originally and then I would pick out the tv I wanted and pay any difference. She did not give me any flack.


Regardless, I would replace it.

Originally Posted by Bacffin

Hey Pig...You O'l dog, How are things going? Still got your hit? I do, and now I need my second LE. The pink blob this time. I'ts a struggle man.

Bruce

Originally Posted by Uwish

they have the revised LE. You "shouldn't" have the same issue as us V500 owners. Though by now, I think 90% of us have had the LE replaced to the modified version.

Originally Posted by nicerollin

Have you had to replace the LE again?

Originally Posted by Halco

My daughter had her LE replaced under extended warranty and was wondering how I can tell if the new LE is the updated unit. I also noted the extensive amount of stuff that had to be removed just to replace the LE. What a pain. I have a Samsung DLP and the LE can be replaced in about 10 minutes. Also, the tech didn't make any ajustments after installing, but the picture is great regardless. Any thoughts on this?

Originally Posted by manpig

How old is your daughter?

Originally Posted by manpig

How old is your daughter?

Originally Posted by Halco

Texas is a big state Pig, but you better hope she never finds you. She's armed and dangerous.

Originally Posted by Altay

I got a new one back on 4/12 and all was well until yesterday.

Originally Posted by Altay

manpig: I got a new lamp back on 3/12 (not 4/12) and on 4/7 the tv would not power on, the light indicating a problem with the lamp is on now. With the original lamp prior to the replacement on 3/12 the tv would sometimes power on and sometimes it would not.

Originally Posted by bk1987

Hi guys, im posting this question to those of you that had there tv replaced under warranty or just upgraded after having enough with the problems of these tvs, my main question is after getting a $3000 credit from the warranty co. i was sure i was going to replace the 60v500a with the 60in sxrd xbr2 but when i looked at the sxrd in a few different show rooms i was not that impressed, now it does seem better that the Hit but not by much, and now that i need a new tv im looking for something that has that wow factor, so than i come across the 52in xbr3 and that to me has the wow factor but being used to a 60in i feel going down to a 52in will be a problem, my viewing distance is between 8 and 11 ft so my question, what have you guys replaced your 500v with and has any of you gotten a smaller screen and if yes are you happy going smaller thanks guys

Originally Posted by jkhering

Power down the TV when you are on input 3, 4, or 5, then try. Sometimes the menu won't come up when you are on input 1 or 2.

Originally Posted by manpig

Also, as you do this, just keep the INPUT button depressed as you power on and see the service menu and then release it. I found this to work better than just following the 2 second rule.