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“I have a samsung. HL-56186W. My tv turns off by itself. The 3 lights that are blinking are: stand by, lamp, and timer.

Debra, the lights blinking indicate a faulty bulb. Before purchasing a new bulb, turn off TV wait a half hour, remove old bulb and try reseating it. Plug TV back in and try. Check the attached links,instruction and guide, Good luck. I hope this helped you out, if so let me know by pressing the helpful button. http://support-us.samsung.com/cyber/popuhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4I29g-4h