53 inch projection tv...seems like the color red and color blue have shifted giving me a picture with red and blue shadows

The tv have a problems known as a convergence picture problems it is dead.The tv have any colors lines like R,G,B mis alignments,tv have any colors shadows pictures or 3D pictures look alike?Yes,than the tv convergence board it is dead and the causes of these problems.The tv convergence board must have to repair like replacing like 2 STk covergence ICS and some or all of it resistors too.To fixed the tv convegence board to solved the tv convergence picture problems.The tvs shops will cost u like $300-350 for parts and labors.

All projection TV sets have two very common problems. One is convergence ( 3D/Warped video or dead set) the other is CRT fluid ( Dull Video). Here are more details and solutions for both.

Common Problem #1) Convergence has gone out

Projection TV sets need to have all three colors - RED - BLUE - GREEN - lined up correctly on the screen in order for the video to look normal. When its out of alignment the video will look 3D, wavy, distorted, etc. In some cases the TV will also not show any video. Most of the time you just need to adjust your convergence in the TV menu. If you cannot adjust it in the menu - then your convergence is broken and needs to be repaired.

This is a very common failure on these projection sets and a fairly simple DIY fix. All projection sets including Samsung, RCA, Sony, Philip Magnavox, Panasonic, Pioneer, Akai, GE, JVC, Toshiba, and others at some point will have the same problem.

Common Symptoms include....

• Screen looks 3D, wavy, or has a shadow or shadows
• Colors don't line up
• One or more colors can't be adjusted when using the convergence menu.
• Screen is bowed or warped.
• TV shuts off after powering on. Power light will blink. TV may also make a chirping noise.

Here are some pics of convergence problems.





SOLUTION

You can get the correct parts, step by step photo instruction guides, and support from www.TvRepairKits.com or click here

Common Problem #2) CRT Fluid is Cloudy

Projection TV tubes have a liquid coolant that is used to keep them from overheating. After many years the coolant in the blue and green tubes will become cloudy and cause the screen to look dull, red/orange, etc. You may even see halos around images.

Picture of a set that needs the fluid changed.


TV set after fluid change



SOLUTION

You can get the correct parts, step by step photo instruction guides, and support from www.TvRepairKits.com or click here

Tv have a problems known as a convergence problems,it dead.Any colors lines R,G,B mis alignment,have colors shadows pictures or 3D pictures.The tv convergence board,the 2 STK convergence ICS and some or all it resistors are dead.These parts,must be replaced on the convergence board,to solved the convergence problems.The shop,will cost u $300-350 for parts and labors.

I had similar symptoms about a year ago. Also came on sudden. The red convergence chip had burned out (poor heat sinking on this model Hitachi). Replacing the color convergence chips fixed it. ($50 for parts.) First, however, have you tried the "magic focus" function? That's explained in the manual, which is available online IIRC, but I'd have to look for the link if you need it.

Replace Both of your STK ICs STK 392-110s use 150s or 180s they are Big Black ICs will have part number on them. Call Mats Electronics for parts 1-800-628-1118 also replace these resistors RK42,RK46, RK50, RK54,RK58, RK60.

Sounds like your convergence IC chips have failed. You can buy the parts from various suppliers or you can just get a complete repair kit from www.TvRepairKits.com

i think you need a new convergence board they rin from about 88.00 to about 140.00

Good Day,

Sounds like the TV's convergence circuit has failed:
*Call an Authorized Service Center and them give you an estimate cost of the repair, or
*Repair it your self; get KIT 10 locally or B&D Enterprises
1-800-458-6053; www.bdent.com.
Good luck, big IRISH.

convergence ic bad
http://home.earthlink.net/~oleg.filippov/ConvergenceFix.htm
http://cmpalmer.blogspot.com/2006/11/fixing-my-own-tv-part-ii.html

try this
http://www.somelifeblog.com/2007/06/sony-projection-tv-red-line-repair.html