Top 20 Mitsubishi VS-50609 50" Rear Projection Television Questions & Answers

You may have accidentally set it to the demo mode. The user's guide might help: Mitsubishi VS 45609 VS 50609 User Guide

Probably has lost convergence chips and fuses. But keep in mind--these sets often get a LOT of capacitor problems and fulid leakage problems too--so be aware of this.

I have a wd-57731 The lamp light blinked orange. i replaced the lamp turned the tv on and the timer blinks green for one minute and then the lamp light blinks orange again. It won't turn on. Can you suggest anything?

Yes, you can play DVD movies on TV, you need the tuner if you want to see broadcasted channels.Your universal remote should have codes for Mitsubishi Rear Proj. Tv's. If you dont have the instructions with the remote , call the manuf. Good luck!

ts will go into shutdown when a vertical issue is present but the audio will still continue to operate normally.

Your convergence has failed. This is a very common problem on most projection tv sets. You can read about it here on fixya using this linkhttp://www.fixya.com/support/r2861467-solution_video_looking_whiteish_dull-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

when you take the front screen off the screen maybe dusty or the projecters are bad or the oil is burned. when you open them if theres a brown film over them the fluid is burned. the tv is not worth the cast of them or the fluid

you are going to need a ohm meter and they will be low value resistors--color bands denote the value and they have to be tested, do not think its possible for me to tell you which to replace as I would check them to know which.You might find the service manual with Google for free at scribed.

Either a bad solder connection in the Convergence circuit or the chip/s used need to be replaced.

To get an idea of why the set is shutting down when it does shut down if power light goes out do the self check this set should have.Does the power light go out when it fails?

Its a one piece screwed and glued cabinet that cannot be taken apart.

Sounds like you may have a bad convergance ic.

Sir try to reset the lamp timer. you should press the "display" button on the remote then "5" then the "volume up key" and power "on" you should do this while the tv is in standby mode. Then press "Jump" 3 times to enter the DE service menu. Your tv will display the total lamp hours. Reset the lamp time by pressing channel 3, then mute, then enter. this will make your lamp hour timer to zero. Good day and best regards.

They are 6.8 ohm 2watt 5% tolerance resistors.

zipstarx,

Go to http://www.encompass.com log in as a guest. Put your model number in the search engine. You should see the red crt listed. Click on it and you can see the details. Cost is about $274.00 plus shipping USD. I have a tip at http://www.fixya.com/support/r4573850-change_crt_in_projection_tv which will explain the remove and replace procedure and how to set the unit up to work correctly when you are done.

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hardrocko

marvianepurs,

This is a CRT projection model. You would need to turn up the screen drives. I have a tip at http://www.fixya.com/support/r6814105-adjust_screen_drive_crt_projection_tvs which should help solve your problem.

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hardrocko

If you try to change the chanel on the remote and you don't get snow, then your set is in home theater mode and stuck on EXT-1 input.
You will have to get into the menu under advanced settings and turn off Home Theater.

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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 out

Projection 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. Power light will blink. TV may also make a chirping noise.

Here are some pics of convergence problems.





SOLUTION #1

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

Common 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

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

Your TV most likely has one of two 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

IF the plug is getting too hot and there is no LED either, the first thing you should check is the ceramic glass type fuse on the power supply board. Test it with a multimeter(continuity test) to see if it is open. Replace it and then let me know the status.