Problem with Sony LCD picture.

Cylinder · 04-08-2007, 13:42

A friend of mine has an new Sony 26" KDL LCD TV.

And has noticed a faint band of light permanently across the screen, about half way up.

You notice it most when the image is dark - or pans up and down.

It's like a strip of the picture that's slightly lighter in colour than the rest of the picture.
It's quite subtle - and I did not notice it until he pointed it out. But it must be annoying to live with if you know it's there.

I told him it might be 'clouding', though it's not cloud shaped it's a straight line of light.

Does anybody know what it is - and could he get the set replaced because of this?

Cheers.

Nigel Goodwin · 04-08-2007, 15:40

Perhaps he can see the outline of one of the tubes?.

Cylinder · 04-08-2007, 17:41

It's a horizontal line of light, about half way up the screen - about 2" high and 10" across.

It's a slightly lighter shade than the rest of the picture.

Like I say the problem is pretty subtle - it took me a while to spot it. Because it's un-noticeable 80% of the time.
But I think it would drive me mad too - knowing about it - I'd be looking at the problem area constantly.

Would they give a replacement for this sort of problem - it's under 28 days old I believe?
I think from Comet or Currys or something.
Time will tell I suppose.

Nigel Goodwin · 04-08-2007, 22:42

If you're not happy with it contact where you bought it from, as long as you can demonstrate the problem they should sort it out.

I replaced the LCD panel in a 46 inch Sony Bravia the other week, for a single diff pixel - I don't consider Sony prices low enough to allow for ANY duff pixels.

cornish · 31-03-2008, 20:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cylinder

A friend of mine has an new Sony 26" KDL LCD TV.

And has noticed a faint band of light permanently across the screen, about half way up.

You notice it most when the image is dark - or pans up and down.

It's like a strip of the picture that's slightly lighter in colour than the rest of the picture.
It's quite subtle - and I did not notice it until he pointed it out. But it must be annoying to live with if you know it's there.

i bought mine boxing day (kdl-26s3000) and within the last few days i've notice the same thing except on mine its the top two inches of the screen.i disconnected every thing and it still does it.and yes its driving NUTS.

04-08-2007, 13:42	#1
Cylinder Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 919	Problem with Sony LCD picture. A friend of mine has an new Sony 26" KDL LCD TV. And has noticed a faint band of light permanently across the screen, about half way up. You notice it most when the image is dark - or pans up and down. It's like a strip of the picture that's slightly lighter in colour than the rest of the picture. It's quite subtle - and I did not notice it until he pointed it out. But it must be annoying to live with if you know it's there. I told him it might be 'clouding', though it's not cloud shaped it's a straight line of light. Does anybody know what it is - and could he get the set replaced because of this? Cheers.

04-08-2007, 15:40	#2
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Perhaps he can see the outline of one of the tubes?.

04-08-2007, 17:41	#3
Cylinder Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 919	It's a horizontal line of light, about half way up the screen - about 2" high and 10" across. It's a slightly lighter shade than the rest of the picture. Like I say the problem is pretty subtle - it took me a while to spot it. Because it's un-noticeable 80% of the time. But I think it would drive me mad too - knowing about it - I'd be looking at the problem area constantly. Would they give a replacement for this sort of problem - it's under 28 days old I believe? I think from Comet or Currys or something. Time will tell I suppose.

04-08-2007, 22:42	#4
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	If you're not happy with it contact where you bought it from, as long as you can demonstrate the problem they should sort it out. I replaced the LCD panel in a 46 inch Sony Bravia the other week, for a single diff pixel - I don't consider Sony prices low enough to allow for ANY duff pixels.

31-03-2008, 20:07	#5
cornish Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: kernow Posts: 273	Quote: Originally Posted by Cylinder A friend of mine has an new Sony 26" KDL LCD TV. And has noticed a faint band of light permanently across the screen, about half way up. You notice it most when the image is dark - or pans up and down. It's like a strip of the picture that's slightly lighter in colour than the rest of the picture. It's quite subtle - and I did not notice it until he pointed it out. But it must be annoying to live with if you know it's there. i bought mine boxing day (kdl-26s3000) and within the last few days i've notice the same thing except on mine its the top two inches of the screen.i disconnected every thing and it still does it.and yes its driving NUTS.

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