Samsung DLP Fan Noise

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I just bought a 42" Samsung DLP, and while the video performance is beyond reproach, I've noticed a goodly amount of fan noise coming from the back of the unit. Is it normal for the fan to be on all the time--or even most of the time? I understand that the rotating mirrors get extremely hot, and therefore need to be cooled, but I still want to confirm that the fan should be on as often as it is. On action films, it's not a problem, since the noise tends to get drowned out by the action, but on quieter passages, it's clearly audible. (FWIW, I sit about 7-8' away from the TV.) Also, is this a problem with all DLP sets or just the Samsung?

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Topic - Samsung DLP Fan Noise - Quint 05:00:48 09/19/03 (3)

Another reason I didn't buy one of those DLP's - GTF 05:28:48 09/19/03 (2)

Re: Another reason I didn't buy one of those DLP's - oscar 20:05:52 09/22/03 (1)

LOL then no problems - GTF 14:51:55 10/02/03 (0)

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