I have a Panasonic PT-53WX54J that will not Converge

Your Convergence ICs have failed. It is very common on rear projections. The solution is to replace the STK chips, check fuses and the resistors next to the STK chips. Replace as necessary and re-align via the service menu. It is about a $300 repair at a tv service center. You will need the service manual if you decide to do this yourself.

Try This:
When you notice the symptons Use this simple test to verify.
Go to the users menu on the tv.
Look for the converge option probably under setup or video setting. Converge is short for convergence to align the red and blue colors to the green color.

If you cannot move the red either horizontal or vertical, then the STK chip has failed for red section.
If you cannot move the blue either horizontal or vertical, then the STK chip has failed for the blue section.

If you can move both in each direction then the problem is something else.


Note if one STK chip fails, you replace both regardless.

Go into the menu with your remote a click on picture next scroll down to convergence and click on it. Follow the on screen instructions on how align or converge the diffrent color lines togeather. It will usually have a white cross on the the screen. This should solve your problems if not have a tech replace the 2 convergence chips in the back of you set

check the panasonic website.

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Thanks for using FixYa. 3 blinks means convergence output failure and to resolve this you’ll need to change the convergence chips which are located behind the black heat sink; you can see once you open the back off the TV. Please do rate the solution if the issue is resolved or post a comment for further assistance.

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Adjust the convergence or reset it to factory default. Use only the remote when adjusting convergence. The front controls have no effect.

1. Press action button to enter MENU.
2. Navigate to SETUP.
3. Scroll down to CONVERGE.
4. Press VOL > to select.
5. Press CH buttons to navigate up or down.
6. Choose CONVERGENCE ADJ or RESET TO DEFAULT.
7. Press VOL > to select.
8. If CONVERGENCE ADJ is selected the align Green to Center screen will be displayed.
9. Use the navigation buttons on the remote control to align the horizontal and vertical green lines on screen, with the cabinet reference marks on top center and left
   center of cabinet.
10. Press ACTION button to display red center correction screen.
11. Use the navigation buttons on the remote control to align the red cross with the white cross pattern at the center of the screen. To prevent picture tube damage do not leave test pattern on for an extended period of time.
12. Press “0” on the remote control keypad to display the BLUE center correction screen, repeat procedure for adjusting blue. If needed press “0” again to return to RED correction screen. An adjusted cross pattern appears white with a minimum of color protrusion.

NINE POINT CONVERGENCE CORRECTION
Remote Control must be in TV mode.

1. Press ACTION button to display red correction screen.
2. Press the 1 through 9 keypad buttons on the remote control to select the desired convergence position.
3. Use the navigation buttons to align the RED cross with the white cross pattern.
4. Press “0” on the remote control keypad to display the BLUE correction screen, then repeat procedure.
5. To exit press ACTION button repeatedly, then press CH up.
   
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LED 3 times blinks shows problem with convergence out section in TV and may requires convergence out ICs replacement.
If you are familiar with TV repair and can solder parts on PCB then let me know to provide you more technical info.
Thanks.

The only solution is to replace the convergence output IC's.

These sets need to have all three colors - RED - BLUE - GREEN - lined up correctly on the screen in order for the picture to look normal. This is called convergence.

When its out of alignment the video will look 3-D, wavy, distorted, etc. Most of the time you just need to adjust your convergence in the menu. If you cannot adjust it in the menu - then your convergence is broken and needs to be repaired. Convergence problems are very common on all Projection TV sets including Sony, Samsung,JVC,Philip Magnavox,Panasonic,Akai,Pioneer, Hitachi,Mitsubishi,Zenith and others.
You can get more information and a DIY convergenece repair kit with instructions from the link below.

Here are some of the most common problems with these sets...

Problem #1) Convergence

Yours may have one or more of the following symptoms...

*Screen Looks 3-D
*Colors wont align
*Screen may look distorted or warped
*No Audio/Video - TV Shuts down - May also make a constant chirping sound

Problem #2 - Another common problem is dull or washed out video.

Your set may have one or more of the following symptoms....

*Dull looking picture
*White looking picture
*Halos around objects
*Red/Orange looking picture

You can see some more examples and find a fix using this link on Fixya http://www.fixya.com/support/r2861467-solution_video_looking_whiteish_dull

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

Replace the two STK392-110 Convergence IC's. I had the same exact issue and I replaced mine last night. When I turned it back on, i just went the two convergence options and it looks better than i ever remember!