Red lights flashing on the front of my hitachi LCD tv

if their is a sound but black screen the cause could be a bad lamp.

Hi,

The most common cause of Panasonic Rear Projection LCD TVs not starting is bulb failure. The PT-60LC13 users manual gives some help in translating the LEDs on the front of the TV.

If the TV worked normally for a period of time (months or years) and won't start, the most likely cause is bulb failure. There is no way to measure the bulb, sometimes the bulb is visibly damaged when it fails. Remove the Lamp Assembly and look at the bulb.

If there was an On-Screen Lamp Replace warning and TV won't start, bulb has failed.

The first step with all Panasonic Rear Projection TV "No Picture" problems is bulb replacement. If that does not remedy the problem, get a technician, there are no user serviceable parts. Guessing if the ballast, power supply, controller board or optical engine is faulty is not practical.

The Panasonic Lamp Gallery shows all Panasonic models and Lamp Numbers. There is also a link to Panasonic DIY bulb and lamp replacement.

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this may also be caused by the thermostat malfunctioning

I have hitachi lcd rear projection tv model 60v500A at first I was getting a red spot on centar of tv with in two mounths the spot got bigger. I chanched the lamp but now i don't have a picture, the red indicator on tv is now blinking.

The lamp should be replace to fix the no picture since the lamp light is red.
Download the user's guide and see pages # 69-72 for lamp replacement.

More than likely, it is the bulb. My hitachi 50v715 would come on(light up and show picture) 3 to 30 sec's with out the lamp indictor even lighting up. Put a new bulb in and works great. So I would try a new bulb. Look in your manual for the bulb number. Buy an original hitachi bulb they last a little longer.

The lamp is likely blown - it is loacated behind the front panel and can be pulled out to check - unplug set and do not touch front of lamp.

lamp door has to be closed

Refer to owners manual ! Blinking indicates the type of fault that is occuring on all your tv sets. example : power light on red - indicator light beside it green but blinks rapidly for half a second rapidly then shuts off. This refers to a faulty lamp or a lamp that is near its expiration. Read your manuals if indicators refer to easy repair sweet, but if it says call tech then bummer...

The buzzing sound you most likely hear is the ballast trying to fire up the lamp. I would say replace the lamp and yes they can act up at will. If this is the first lamp replacement ever then you are doing good.