Double vision side of picture is messed up into to shades red and green like double vision want to know if worth fixing or should just buy new updated tv

In a nutshell, the convergence ICs have failed. The cost to fix by a service company is likely about $300. You may find someone who does it on the side for around $150.

If you are happy with the picture, you like the tv, then $150 might be worth it.

It is possible to do this repair yourself if you have an electronics background.

Hi,
If tv picture was fine before moved then check dry/ cold solder joints/ connections on convergence output ICs and nearby circuit area.
Local tv repairman will resolder loose/ dry solder connections to solve double vision picture problem.
TV worth fixing if picture is good.
Thanks.

Ur tv have a convergence problems,it dead.The 2 STK convergence ICS are defective,must be change and it supporting resistors.The shop will fix it for u for $300-350 for parts and labors.

This is a common problem. Its called a convergence failure.

Problem #1) Convergence

Symptoms:

• Screen Looks 3D
• Colors wont align
• Screen may look distorted
• TV shutdown - does not display video

Problem #2 CRT Fluid has clouded over. Symtoms

• Dull looking video
• White looking video
• Halos around objects
• Red/Orange looking video

You can see some examples and find a fix here...

http://www.fixya.com/support/r2861467-solution_video_looking_whiteish_dull

Its failure of convergence ICs and will be replaced.
Convergence ICs are mounted on silver heat-sink on D board of TV
Let me know exact model number to help you with more technical info.

I believe you have lost the green channel leaving only the red and blue. It could be an internal connection like a solder joint or connector, or it could be component failure from the CRT to an adjustment pot. Being the set is ten years old it wouldn't be worth spending a lot of money on it. You can buy a 27 inch TV now for almost what a repair would cost. If the picture was very good before this probem you may try to get it fixed cheap. Otherwise it probably wouldn't be worth it.
My 27 inch TV's (A Sony and a Sharp) are pretty old and I would fix them myself if the picture tube was very good.
This may be a very good time to buy considering the discounts being offered. ;-)).

This is most likely a convergence problem. Does the picture look like 3D? If so, please confirm that the model is PCL541R and I'll rpovide additional details and instructions.

Dan

you need to replace both convergence ICs they are STK392-110 you can get replacment ICs at the following link with free instalation intructions with pictures. Here is the link.
http://servicemanuals.vstore.ca/

you need new convergence ICs. what is the model number of your set? Let me know the model number and I will be able to help you

My Dad had a Hitachi rear projection with same problem blue and red were fine green was out of allignment and could not fix. Problem was the acual projector inside TV the cost for repair was more than TV was worth went out bought plasma.