Johnrot:
Err, I think I understand you.
Basically, my particular model doesn't "work" with the Phillips bulb, and for some reason requires/needs the Osram lamp (or whatever it is that Mitsubishi robs you for $250 to buy).
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- Sat May 22, 2010 4:10 am
- Forum: Mitsubishi Discussion
- Topic: Ballast issue?
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- Fri May 21, 2010 9:01 pm
- Forum: Mitsubishi Discussion
- Topic: Ballast issue?
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Re: Ballast issue?
Not that there's any traffic or help here anyway, but just in case... So I found out it's NOT a ballast issue. (Even though the little help sheet from d-m made it sound like it was.) The OEM bulbs from discount-merchant do not work with the WD-83731, despite what their website would like you to beli...
- Thu May 13, 2010 4:54 pm
- Forum: Mitsubishi Discussion
- Topic: Ballast issue?
- Replies: 5
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Re: Ballast issue?
I did hold down the reset (using a paper clip), but that didn't work. I'm not sure how to reset the lamp timer when the video doesn't work? i.e. I can't see any of the on-screen menus. I called a few tech guys in my area and have gotten all sorts of different feedback. - One guy told me it's the bul...
- Fri May 07, 2010 9:48 pm
- Forum: Mitsubishi Discussion
- Topic: Ballast issue?
- Replies: 5
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Ballast issue?
Hi All, I've dug around these forums a bit and it seems like my WD-73831 may have a bad ballast. Here's the symptoms: - The bulb died last week, not sure how many hours it had on it. This was bulb #3 in 3 years. - Installed a new bulb today (Philips bulb, in new housing). - The TV powers on, sound w...