Has anyone experienced yellow burn in across the whole screen. I have an Sony XBR2 with all the correct settings for contrast and brightness. The only way I noticed is I had been watching too much TV on the normal setting leaving the edges blacked out. Now my edges are fine and the center square is a yellow mess. Any help?
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>>Now my edges are fine and the center square is a yellow mess.
You must watch A LOT of TV. What you are saying is the blue phosphors or gun are worn down. If you could get the sides the same color you will still need an alignment/calibration because your grayscale should not be yellow.
Is this a direct view?
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The TV is a rear projection sony and the kids do watch alot of TV.
I have adjusted all levels but plan to call it in for service. However if it is not going to get any better is it worth it? The TV is only 1 year old, do you think I have any recourse against Sony?
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You are saying that you have been watching 4:3 content on your 16:9 display geometrically correct creating black side panels and that the yellow part is exactly the same area as that 4:3 format you have been displaying?
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Sorry, the book says digital display but it is a rear projection with 3 CRT's going by the above message. It is the 65" model.
Yes the yellow or brown as my wife calls it is in the whole 4:3 display most notible the closer you get to the edges.
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Sorry to tell you this but you are looking at a complete retubing of the product.
Did you run 4:3 all the time? A no-no. I have always suggested only using 4:3 when you are seriously watching a program. Otherwise stretch that baby, especially for the kids!
I do not recommend CRT based RPTV for video work horses. That is not their forte. They are like a fine driving machine meant to be enjoyed when you want the best. If you are the type to have the TV running most of the day and you want correct 4:3 then DLP or LCD is the better choice. The flip side is CRT RPTV is a better image for yet another year. This ancient technology is tough to reproduce digitally.
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Is a complete retubbing worth it if I will still have the burn in? Is it cost effective? Is there any options to make it bearable for as long as possible?
Thanks for all your help.
TV cost $4,500 a year ago.
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Perhaps this decision would be easier if only one tube needed replaced. The cost of this might be reasonable. Try disconnecting the blue wire, assuming component video, and then watch it a while, looking for any evidence of burn-in on red and green.
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YES most people can see the difference. If the background is white you can see a big yellow box. I guess I don't understand how changing a tube is going to make things any better.
I plan on having it serviced but don't want to dump any money into if the yellow square will remain.
I also called Sony, no help.
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First step is using a calibration DVD put up a red, green and blue field, full screen. I bet you see the box on all colors. When I said retubed I mean new CRT's. That will definitely solve your problem.
Price?
I can do a Mits for about $1200-1400. Sony should be roughly the same.
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