Vision screen mark

Stephane · 11th August 2008, 21:11

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Or may be it will the occasion to try the Revo

I don't know Manu, you'll love it so much that you will want to keep it.

Stewybear · 12th August 2008, 01:46

Hi,

I got my new Inspo Vision just after the new year. Initial pool training went fine until I used it in a really warm pool where I noticed the exact same symptoms that you have.

I spoke to APD and they said persevere and see what happens. It didn't get any better so I ended up returning the unit to APD who later returned it after full testing, saying that it was within working limits. They also said that it was their latest design handset with all fixes incorporated so far.

They did ask if I had removed the backplate to the handset to change the straps with the other loop they supply, saying that over tightening the screws could leave these bruise marks on the screen and that the marks generally come from excess pressure from the back of the screen rather than the front.

All that said, I had lowered the brightness of the LCD screen in an attempt to conserve battery power during all this time. When it came back from APD I turned it up more and the effects are alot less prominent. I can't say that I am completely happy because if I had a watch showing the same problems I would take it back and expect a change, so why would I be happy with it after paying so much for a new unit.

I've got to say that I do love it though

Regards
Stewart

Mixaddict · 12th August 2008, 05:20

Mine is back at APD for the "sun spot problem" getting replaced free of charge right now. I would contact them and see if they will take it in on warranty.

stuey · 12th August 2008, 08:03

I sent my head back to AP in March 08 with a burn spot on the screen, the unit was 14 months old and the spot was making it impossible to read the No1 cell readout, the problem wasn't initially visible till I started doing my Mod 2 and going deeper, till at 65 mtrs it was so bad I couldn't read the No1 cell readout.
I called AP and they told me to send the head back and the handset would be replaced under warranty, which they did along with a service and the replacement of one of the coax connectors.
The problem it's self appeared to be a pressure related issue as the spot was darker the deeper I went.

malouin · 13th August 2008, 14:41

Hi all,
Thanks for your reply.
Zoe Caine from APd send me a mail very quickly !
I just have to send my screen with electronic and it will be change on waranty, free of charge.

I will do that next november.
Hoep it will ne a very bad weather during that month with a lot of wind ! No regret for not diving

Emmanuel.

Dave Faye · 14th August 2008, 13:29

As stated above: The sun spot issue is a very common problem. It dates back before 2007. I had it. Fixed by SDS free of charge even after my warranty expired. I still have a small spot but it has never effected my use of the hand set.

blue_dubai · 24th August 2008, 11:06

I have my inspo vision now since last June and i also have this sunspot. It is so far after (9 dives) not very immanent but clearly visible.
I have no problem reading the 1st cell.
What shall i do, waiting for the first service of the head/ electronics and then requesting them to look into this sunspot phenomenon as well?

aborigene · 26th August 2008, 21:18

Hi guys,
I'd exactly the same problem on my 2 units(a vision and a evolution) going more and more...
Last week I tried to change the contrast(up) just to see and let's go in the water ..... so ladies and gentlemen .... it's finish, no spot, it's magic !
So maybe you can test this.
best regards

11th August 2008, 21:11	#11 (permalink)
Stephane Stéphane Acounis Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nantes - France Posts: 788	Re: Vision screen mark Quote: Or may be it will the occasion to try the Revo I don't know Manu, you'll love it so much that you will want to keep it. __________________ Stéphane
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12th August 2008, 01:46	#12 (permalink)
Stewybear New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bury St Edmunds Posts: 25	Re: Vision screen mark Hi, I got my new Inspo Vision just after the new year. Initial pool training went fine until I used it in a really warm pool where I noticed the exact same symptoms that you have. I spoke to APD and they said persevere and see what happens. It didn't get any better so I ended up returning the unit to APD who later returned it after full testing, saying that it was within working limits. They also said that it was their latest design handset with all fixes incorporated so far. They did ask if I had removed the backplate to the handset to change the straps with the other loop they supply, saying that over tightening the screws could leave these bruise marks on the screen and that the marks generally come from excess pressure from the back of the screen rather than the front. All that said, I had lowered the brightness of the LCD screen in an attempt to conserve battery power during all this time. When it came back from APD I turned it up more and the effects are alot less prominent. I can't say that I am completely happy because if I had a watch showing the same problems I would take it back and expect a change, so why would I be happy with it after paying so much for a new unit. I've got to say that I do love it though Regards Stewart
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12th August 2008, 05:20	#13 (permalink)
Mixaddict RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Draper, Utah USA Posts: 524	Re: Vision screen mark Mine is back at APD for the "sun spot problem" getting replaced free of charge right now. I would contact them and see if they will take it in on warranty. __________________ Randy Thornton (MixAddict) Inspiration, Evolution, Hammerhead & Sentinel CCR Instructor
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12th August 2008, 08:03	#14 (permalink)
stuey RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Thailand Posts: 56	Re: Vision screen mark I sent my head back to AP in March 08 with a burn spot on the screen, the unit was 14 months old and the spot was making it impossible to read the No1 cell readout, the problem wasn't initially visible till I started doing my Mod 2 and going deeper, till at 65 mtrs it was so bad I couldn't read the No1 cell readout. I called AP and they told me to send the head back and the handset would be replaced under warranty, which they did along with a service and the replacement of one of the coax connectors. The problem it's self appeared to be a pressure related issue as the spot was darker the deeper I went.
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13th August 2008, 14:41	#15 (permalink)
malouin New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Saint Malo (France) Posts: 28	Re: Vision screen mark Hi all, Thanks for your reply. Zoe Caine from APd send me a mail very quickly ! I just have to send my screen with electronic and it will be change on waranty, free of charge. I will do that next november. Hoep it will ne a very bad weather during that month with a lot of wind ! No regret for not diving Emmanuel.
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14th August 2008, 13:29	#16 (permalink)
Dave Faye Know the wreck below? Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 169	Re: Vision screen mark As stated above: The sun spot issue is a very common problem. It dates back before 2007. I had it. Fixed by SDS free of charge even after my warranty expired. I still have a small spot but it has never effected my use of the hand set. __________________ Dave http://www.Bostondeepwrecks.com http://www.Fayelaw.com
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24th August 2008, 11:06	#17 (permalink)
blue_dubai RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubai Posts: 50	Re: Vision screen mark I have my inspo vision now since last June and i also have this sunspot. It is so far after (9 dives) not very immanent but clearly visible. I have no problem reading the 1st cell. What shall i do, waiting for the first service of the head/ electronics and then requesting them to look into this sunspot phenomenon as well? __________________ Best Regards, Saman
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26th August 2008, 21:18	#18 (permalink)
aborigene New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bandol (south of France) Posts: 8	Re: Vision screen mark Hi guys, I'd exactly the same problem on my 2 units(a vision and a evolution) going more and more... Last week I tried to change the contrast(up) just to see and let's go in the water ..... so ladies and gentlemen .... it's finish, no spot, it's magic ! So maybe you can test this. best regards
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