'Washed out' screen?
10-21-08 | 10:59 PM
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'Washed out' screen?
I have gone through three dvd players in the past two years. They work fine and then one day the screen just 'washes' out. There is less color and it's just generally white-ish. I'm certain it's not my TV. My theory is it's from playing too many animated DVD's. Has anyone else experienced this problem? Does anyone know about this 'wash out' phenomenon?
10-21-08 | 11:11 PM
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The DVD player fails due to playing too much animated content? I don't think this is possible. But three players failing in the exact same way -- that points at something else being the problem. Have you tried these players on another TV?
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10-22-08 | 06:33 AM
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What kind of player(s)? How long are they running for? Is the room dusty, dirty or smoky? Is there a heat issue around the player? Have you checked the connections on the player and the tv, they can work loose over time?
10-22-08 | 06:47 PM
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10-22-08 | 10:23 PM
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It sounds crazy I know. I've tried different TV's with no success. I've tried the connections, having had some success with stereos using that technique. Mr. Salty, I'm curious about your suggestion. DVD players have ink cartridges? Are they replacable? Is it worth replacing them? Are some DVD players known for having better, longer ink than others? I have been prone to buying cheap players. I hesitate to buy an expensive one becuase it might do the same 'wash out' as the cheaper ones.
10-22-08 | 10:24 PM
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Mr. Salty, I'm curious about your suggestion. DVD players have ink cartridges? Are they replacable? Is it worth replacing them? Are some DVD players known for having better, longer ink than others?
10-26-08 | 07:21 PM
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10-27-08 | 12:14 AM
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