Hitachi 57F500 57" Rear Projection HDTV-Ready Television - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Find Product Owner Instruction Manuals Some TV's auto sense a signal present and switch the HDMI automatically. You can find out for sure with the manual for your TV from this site

Make sure you have the tuner set for digital channels only. then redo the channel search.

On some tvs the hdmi port are weak maybe its starting to come away from the motherboard , I had this happen with ps4, do you have another port to try ? The only way I could sort mine without hefty repair bill was to use the hdmi port that I was using for Sky and then connect Sky through scart lead.

A DVI cable does not have an audio connection, along with the DVI you still have to run an audio line from the device (DVD player, cable box, satellite receiver) to the TV. HDMI contains both audio and video.

I had to go to amazon and buy a convertor to convert the hdmi to regular to get my bluray to work with my tv

TRY FIRST TO GO INTO THE MENU AND INCREASE THE BRIGHTNESS. IF NO IMPROVEMENT, CONTACT A HONEST TV REPAIR TECH.

could be a mirror not lined up properly and needs recalibrating , some tvs have this option in settings

it needs a new bulb for the screen. The bulb is using too much current, and is tripping the internal circuit breaker. This is common, and nothing to worry about. Bulbs for the television range anywhere from 30 dollars on up to hundreds. I'd contact a local TV repair shop for assistance. (Yes they still exist!) Some may even have used bulbs that are still in good working order for cheaper. It's a roll of the dice to see if they have one that is compatible though. If the TV was still working fine before this, it's usually worth fixing.

check the fan which not get work normal that is why the lamp get break down.

Other than a tech looking it over, look inside at the main and power board for green led lights on the board, they are used to indicate the voltages are there or not, a clue to what may be happening. The other known issue is the power relay/s this set may have up to 3 and they are known to stick open or closed If the power light does not go out when the set is turned off one relay is stuck--simple test in any case is a gentle tape with the handle of a screwdriver on the relay/s.this is a view of one upside down.

Buy what is called screen cleaner.

Aside from customer menu examine to see if good black and white picture first---what issue do you have ie: too much red etc?

Projection TV sets have two very common problems. One is convergence ( 3D/Warped video) the other is CRT fluid ( Dull Video). Below are more details for both items. Also, complete repair kits with instructions and repair support are avail from site such as www.TvRepairKits.com Common Problem #1) Convergence has gone outProjection 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. 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
• 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. The power light will blink. TV may also make a chirping noise.

Here are some pics of convergence problems. SOLUTION #1What you will need to do is convergence. You can get a repair kit from TvRepairKits.com . It includes replacement parts,step by step instructions, support, etc.Common Problem #2) CRT Fluid is CloudyProjection 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 SOLUTIONWhat you will need to do is replace the coolant and clean the crt. You can get a repair kit from TvRepairKits.com . It includes replacement coolant,step by step instructions, support, etc.

How can I fix it? The magic foucs goes to two or three lines and goes back to the picture. The sides are blurry, like red and green.

it should be on all the time unless total power loss..

If you want Hitachi Google Hitachi customer service to locate that.

Set may have experienced a power loss (only easy answer) so if you have not done so unplug it from power for a while and try again.Failing that it is likely not going to get fixed in the home.

check board either the connector popped off from vacuum or its no good one board for power control and other sound and picture

If no red light problem is most likely on the power board---set used up to 3 mechanical black power relays and sometimes they stick open or shut---follow cord inside and tap on them to see if one is causing the problem.