TV clicks 5 times when plugged in, light flashes with the clicks. then TV stops clicking and red light stays on a steady flash.

it could be due to a leaky capacitor not holding it's charge , check them but earth the board after removing mains plug.

Inspect the lamp first to see if shattered--set has a self check feature also:

Mitsubishi TVtroubleshooting
Here's something that might also be useful. After you turn on the set, and getthe regular red blinky lights, hold down the Device and Menu buttons togetherfor about 5 seconds.
The Power light will start to flash in a two digit sequence.
For example, 3 flashes, then 7 flashes = 37.
Here are the error codes, and the corresponding problem:
12 = No error detected, check power supply.
32 = Lamp Cover is open.
33 = Air filtercover is open.
34 = Lamp abnormality
36 = Light Engine (DMD or Lamp Fan stopped)
37 = Exhaust or Lamp Ballast Fan stopped
38 = Lamp Temperature High
39 = DMD Temperature High
41 = Short is detected
44 = DVI cablebetween FMT and Engine disconnected

rapid Programming.
1. Move control lever to OFFCLEAR for at least 5 seconds
• red indicator light goes off
• all time settings are
erased.
2. Move control lever to ON.
• red indicator light will start
flashing.
3. Check a clock; then turn pushbutton time dial clockwise at least one click.
• stop at the half hour nearest to present time (note
AM or PM).
Note: When turning pushbutton time dial, do NOT
accidentally PRESS at the same time.
4. Press pushbutton time dial once to enter present time.
• red indicator light goes off (present time has been
recorded).
5. Turn pushbutton time dial clockwise to desired
ON time.
• red indicator light blinks with each click.
6. Press pushbutton to enter ON time.
• controlled light(s) will turn on.
7. Turn pushbutton time dial clockwise to desired
OFF time.
• red indicator light blinks with each click.
8. Press pushbutton time dial to enter OFF time.
• controlled light(s) turn off.
9. Repeat 5-8 for other on/off times.
10.Turn pushbutton time dial for at least 2 more turns
from the first ON time to complete this program
• red indicator light will turn on and stay on (steady
light means timer is in automatic).
Note: Pushbutton time dial does not turn
automatically after setting to indicate time of day

Power board is bad.. I had the same issue.

In normal operation as the dryer is drying the "drying" light flashes and the "cooling" light is on steady until the 5 minute cooldown at which time the "drying" light stays on steady and the "cooling" light flashes. click on this lg link
http://lgknowledgebase.com/kb/index.php?View=entry&EntryID=6253

It is broken, need to get a new one!

Solved by resoldering some solder joints!!!!!!!
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Toshiba Model 57H81 Rear Projection TV - Purchased 11-09-2001

Problem: Toshiba 57H81 Flashing Red Power Light, No Picture/Sound, Blown Fuses F850 + F852

Symptoms January, 2009:

• Upon turning on set I got flashing red power light and nothing else.
• Removing plug for one minute and plugging in results in:
• Audible click, steady red power light for 2 seconds then slow flashing red light
• Pushing power button results in steady red for about 2 seconds then slow flashing red light, no other set activity
• Removing power cord for several hours and plugging back in made no change
• Audible click, steady red for about 2 seconds then slow flashing red light
• Possible related note: Over past several months occasionally the entire screen would flicker momentarily and at other times be problem free for weeks.
• Fuses F850 and F852 found blown

Repairs Made:

• PD0074 DEF/CON Power Board
• There are two main power supply capacitors in this set. They are C-809 and C-810. One their negative lead on the printed circuit board re-soldered leads and nearby contacts. I’m told that because the factory left out a printed circuit board eyelet, the connection will come loose over time. When I called Toshiba customer service they said there was a known solder joint problem causing blinking red light.
• Replaced blown fuses F850 and F852.
• I actually installed a fuse panel on the inside of the cabinet and routed the fuse connections here instead of ordering the special fuses and replacing them on the circuit board.
• Had to use a 5 Amp SLO-BLOW for F850. Fast blow does not survive power up. Get the red blinking light.
• Used a fast blow 2 Amp for F852.
• PD0073 SIGNAL Board
• Re-soldered Q751 + Q752 STK392-110 Convergence Amps
• Re-soldered adjacent pads that looks suspicious

Total Cost to Repair about $10

• Twelve hours of my time over three days to research issue, disassemble set, make repairs, add fuse panel.
• Already owned Service Manual and Circuit diagrams from a different 2004 repair.
• Less than ten dollars at Radio Shack for fuses and fuse panel. Already had wires, etc.
• Some solder. Already owned de-soldering tools, etc.
• Visited both local authorized Toshiba factory service repair facilities. One said repair would have to include replacing Q751 + Q752 STK392-110 Convergence Amps with ST392-180, and realigning set for a total of $500+ and it would be more if they had to order a power board. NO THANK YOU! Other shop said $65 for site visit and $30 to make an estimate that could be applied to repair.

my sony red light flash.but it will not turn on just clicks

I have had this same problem twice in the past 3 months. So far both times I've been able to get it back after a week or two. I'm not sure what works, but unplugging and detaching the antenna and cable and waiting a few days seems to be the key. In both instances, I unplugged it for a few days then plugged it in for a few days and repeated the processes until I eventually got the steady red led. Both times prior to the red led the led would flash red then green and make a clickiing noise for several hours before I was able to get it working again.