Hitachi 50V500 I have a 50" Hitachi 50V500 TV but the "lamp and temp" lights blink, power light is on but no picture or I don't hear a fan running at all when plugged in. Any ideas on problem or approximate cost to repair or should I just replace?

Make sure all the fans are working correctly. If the problem persists then it might be the ballast, the power supply or a bad temp sensor.

Check the tv fan it is running?No than the fan require replacing.Yes,than the tv projection lamp life are ending require replacing.

CK the Lamp Fan to see if it is running ,If you are still running the orignal Lamp then replace it . Mats has them for $99.00
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Its possible that your lamp is bad, or you have not closed the lamp cover properly. If you don't close it, the sensor will tell the TV not to turn on.

The manual says if the lamp light is blinking to check the lamp cover. If it is the temp light that is blinging check that the fans are not locked or shorted.

If you hear the Lamp fan turn, it is probably the lamp it self that has failed. If you do not hear the lamp fan turn then the fan could be bad or binding.
Hope this helps,
Skyassoc

Blinking temp light means bad lamp fan. Needs replacement

I have volume but no picture

The temp light blinking means that the fan is not running. The lamp light blinking means that the lamp door os not secure. Check to be sure that all access doors are closed properly. There are safety interlocks to prevent the set from powering up if all doors are not properly closed. Did you replace the lamp recently? Re-open the access door and be sure that it is closed completely and straight.

Let me know if you have further problems.

Dan

The fan may have went bad. If it's out of warranty you may open it up and try and blow some dust out of the fan to see it that may do the trick if not it may need to be replaced. Westexaudioelectronics.com