Sony KDS-50A2000 Service Manual page 205

Problem
Small bright or black dot in
picture
Image left on the screen (image
retention)
Uneven color uniformity
appears on the screen when the
TV is powered on
White spot on the screen when
powered off
"Projection lamp is nearing end
of life. Please replace the
lamp." message appears
Possible Remedies
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It may be possible to see one or two pixels, which appear dark or bright when
viewing up close to the screen caused during the manufacturing of the display
device. This is not a defect with your TV and will not affect the overall picture
performance or reliability of your set. Please view the screen at the recommended
viewing distances.
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Turn off the TV for a while or let the TV run on another channel. Unlike plasma
TV and CRT TV, image retention on this TV is not permanent. It is only a
temporary condition; see page 10.
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After turning on the TV, you may notice a slight color (tint) variation in certain
areas of the picture. This will last only a few minutes each time you turn on the
TV. This is a normal temperature characteristic of the components and not a
malfunction.
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If screen is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ambient light, part of the screen
may appear white even when TV is power off. This is due to the strong light
reflecting off the TV screen and reflections coming behind the screen. This is a
structural property of the projection TV and is not a defect. Position your TV
away from such light sources.
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It is time for you to replace the projection lamp used in your TV.
• Turn to page 51 on "How to Replace the Lamp" and follow the directions for
replacing the lamp.
• Use only the lamp designated for your TV model.
• Set the Lamp Replacement option in the Setup settings (see page 47).
Other Information
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