Top 10 Philips Magnavox 9P6034C 60" Rear Projection Television Questions & Answers

I have a white glow around all the white letters and just all the white colors in general. What do I do ?

You can also check to see if you have bad fluid problems, by looking down in your crt's with a flashlight when you unplug your set and see if you can notice any particles that should not be there. Look at all three and see if there is a difference. It should be clear, if not then you need to change fluid and clean.
It sounds as if one of the picture elements (there are probably 3 for R-red G-green B-blue) has gone bad and it is most likely the green one. Sad to say it will probably cost you more to have it fixed than it would to buy a new TV. Most places will not even look at a TV for less than $85 or so, then they will add parts and labor... if they can even find parts.

You can also get a Factory Service manuals from www.magnavoxhelp.com. The manuals can be downloaded instantly. They are complete with over 2000 pages in all.  
Their manuals cover all projection TV models with Chasis # PTV835, PTV836, PTV840, PTV841, PTV842,PTV843, PTV844, PTV847,PTV853

update the firmware/software if possible. my 60" has a USB slot on the right side. also you can download the manual from phillips http://www.support.philips.com/support/html/index_us_en.html#../~scripts/xsltransform.asp?url=http://www.sms.philips.com/catalogue/list?sid=SMS||type=CONSUMER||locale=us_en||mode=cats||item=TV_GR&xsl=subcatalog.xsl
my phillips 60PP9200D/37

*CONVERGENCE SERVICE MODE PROCEDURES*

*Note: This procedure is required for all of the following geometry and
convergence adjustments.*

*Using the remote transmitter, enter the following seven-button sequence to
activate the convergence mode.*

* 06 - 25 - 97 - Menu (M)*

*The "Opening Menu" will appear offering choices:*

* *

* *

*Channel 3*

*Use Channel up/down to*

*Select a Channel with Video*

* *

* Remote control key functions:*

* Use arrow up/down and left/right: Adjust Convergence*

* M: Advance "cross" location*

* Up, Down, Left, Right*

* 3: Exit Convergence*

* Status: Abort/Cancel Changes*

* M: Begin Convergence*

* *

* *

*Note: video information must be present to correctly adjust the
convergence. A signal source is required to lock the vertical and
horizontal sync. After entering the "convergence service mode" verify the
presence of a video source by confirming the presence of active audio (use
the volume up function on the remote). Use the channel up and down function
on the remote to select the desired tuning source.*

* *

* *

*Select item "M" from the first menu, the "Convergence Menu" will appear
featuring 5 possible selections.*

* *

* Channel 3*

* Convergence:*

* *

*1. green geometry*

*2. red To green Convergence*

*3. blue To green Convergence*

*4. green To red Convergence*

*5. green To blue Convergence*

* Status: Abort/Cancel Changes*

* *

* *

*CONVERGENCE TOUCH UP PROCEDURE*

* *

*1. Enter the "convergence service mode" as described above in the
"convergence service mode procedure".*

*2. Select the desired color requiring adjustment. Note: Do not
select Green Geometry (1). This procedure is described under "Major
Convergence/Geometry Alignment. If Green Geometry is altered during this
procedure a "Major Convergence/Geometry Alignment" maybe required. *

*3. Cover the Output Lens of the single color presently NOT being
adjusted. Example: If you select Green to Red Convergence (4) cover the Blue
Output Lens.*

*4. The highlighted adjustment Icon (Cross) should be illuminated on
the middle left side of the screen. Make the necessary Convergence
Adjustments using the following Remote Keys:*

* *

*· Use the Arrow Up ( ) to adjust the selected color up.*

* *

*· Use the Arrow Down Key ( ) to adjust the selected color down.*

* *

*· Use the Arrow Right Key (-) to adjust the selected color to the
right.*

* *

*· Use the Arrow Left Key (+) to adjust the selected color to the
left.*

* *

*5. Move to the next location to be converged. It is not required
that the full Convergence Sequence be followed while performing the
"Convergence Touch Up Alignment Procedure". The following alternate Remote
Keys allow for positioning of the Icon to the desired adjustment location:*

* *

*· Key 2 on the Remote Transmitter will position the Adjustment
Icon upward on the screen.*

* *

*· Key 8 on the Remote Transmitter will position the Adjustment
Icon downward on the screen. *

* *

*· Key 4 on the Remote Transmitter will move the Adjustment Icon
to the Left.*

* *

*· Key 6 on the Remote Transmitter will move the Adjustment Icon
to the Right.*

* *

*6. Return to the "Convergence Service Menu" by selecting Key number
3 on the remote transmitter or by sequencing the Icon to the last adjustment
point at the lower right corner of the screen and pushing the Menu (M) Key
on the Remote Transmitter..*

* *

*7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other required Convergence
Alignments.*

*8. To Save the Adjustment completed in the last procedure,
Exit/Save the Convergence Service Mode by selecting Key 1 on the Remote
Transmitter. This forces the corrections to be written to the EEPROM on the
Convergence Module.*

* *

* *

* *

*Note: To save the convergence corrections made above you must exit the
convergence menu by selecting Exit/Save Data (1)*

If you have the following symptoms check the site www.TvRepairKits.com . They have a repair kit for this problem. 


Screen shrinks and expands - may or may not correct itself after the TV warms up. After a few days, weeks, or months of having the shrinking/expanding problem you may loose all audio/video but the power light will remain lit!



Works on the following Philips Magnavox sets with chassis number



PTV835, PTV836, PTV840, PTV841, PTV842, PTV843, PTV844, PTV847, PTV853 


Or if your Model number is... 



50YP43C101,50YP43C102,50YP44C101,50YP44C102,50YP44C103,50YP44C104,55P9161001,55P9161002,55P9161003,55P9161004,55P9271001,55P9271002,55P9271003, 55P9271004, 55P9271005, 55YP43C101, 55YP43C102, 55YP43C103, 55YP43C104, 55YP44C101, 55YP44C102, 55YP44C103, 55YP44C104, 55YP45C, 60P9161001, 60P9161002, 60P9161003, 60P9161004, 60P9271001, 60P9271002, 60P9271003, 60P9271004, 60P9271005, 60YP43C101, 60YP43C102, 60YP43C103, 60YP43C104, 64P9161001, 64P9161002, 64P9161003, 64P9161004, 64P9161005, 64P9161006, 64P9271001, 64P9271002, 64P9271003, 64P9271004, 64P9271005, 64P9271006, 64P9271007, 9P5031C101, 9P5031C102, 9P5031C103, 9P5034C101, 9P5034C102, 9P5034C103, 9P5040C101, 9P5040C102, 9P5040C103, 9P5040C104, 9P5044C101, 9P5044C102, 9P5044C103, 9P5044C104, 9P5511C101, 9P5511C102, 9P5514C101, 9P5514C102, 9P5531C101, 9P5531C102, 9P5531C103, 9P5534C101, 9P5534C102, 9P5534C103, 9P5540C101, 9P5540C102, 9P5540C103, 9P5540C104, 9P5544C101, 9P5544C102, 9P5544C103, 9P5544C104, 9P6031C101, 9P6031C102, 9P6031C103, 9P60349101, 9P60349102, 9P60349103, 9P6034C101, 9P6034C102, 9P6034C103, 9P6040C101, 9P6040C102, 9P6040C103, 9P6040C104, 9P6044C101, 9P6044C102, 9P6044C103, 9P6044C104, 9P6440C101, 9P6440C102, 9P6440C103, 9P6440C104, 9P6440C105, 9P6444C101, 9P6444C102, 9P6444C103, 9P6444C104, 9P6444C105, PV5571C101, PV5571C102, PV5571C103, PV5571C104, PV6071C101, PV6071C102, PV6071C103, PV6071C103, PV6071C104

Your TV most likely has one or more possible problems.

Problem #1: Convergence Chip Failure ( common problem )

Here are some of the most common symptoms and example photos of a convergence problem

• 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.

Here is a quick test....

Using your original remote go-to the tv settings then goto the convergence section.

Try to adjust the red and then the blue convergence.



You should be able to move them up, down, left, and right.

If you can't move them in all directions your convergence chips are bad and should be replaced. This is a common problem.

Solution #1

You need to replace the convergence chips and convergence resistors. Check the site www.TvRepairKits.com. They have put together a kits for most models. If you don't see a kit for your set send them a quick note and they will put one together for you. Their kits include a photo instruction guide, original OEM Sanyo STK chips, convergence resistors, pico fuses, etc.


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 #2


What you will need to do is replace the coolant and clean the crt. You can get a repair kit from www.TvRepairKits.com that includes replacement coolant, photos. instructions, etc.

the coolant in the blue and green crts has congealed which is causing the red tube to become dominate. The coolant can be changed at home. You can get the phillips coolant replacement kit at the following link which contains the coolant and the CD with instructions.
http://www.tvrepairworld.com/

Unfortunately, the needle spec is tied to the catridge not the model of the turntable. Are there any numbers on the cartridge itself? Do you have a needle that is broken or is it missing completely? If you can post a picture of the needle, I should be able to match it. Post any numbers you find as well.

Thanks,
Dan

Projection TV sets are known to have two common problems. The first problem that is common to these sets is convergence failure. When this happens the TV will usually look 3D, Wavy/Distorted, etc. It may also shutdown and blink an error code.

The second common problem with Projection TV sets is dull video, halos around objects, white looking video, or red overpowers the screen. This is commonly caused by the fluid in the lens being clouded overs. To get fixed either call in a local TV repair company or goto sites such as Tv Repair Kits to get a repair kit with instructions. Here is there link.

http://www.tvrepairkits.com/xcart/home.php?partner=papa1dude

They have put together complete kits for most models that include the parts, step by step photo instructions, repair assistance, etc.