Can only see an image using Twin View and colors are distorted

T con board is responsible for what you see on screen and when there are all sorts of crazy, distorted images showing that is the board responsible. Maybe U can get a good used one on ebay from a set being parted out.

Sounds possibly like image retention. If you watch the same channels often any recurring text, logos, or graphics, especially white colored, can ghost on the screen.(playing the same videogame for a long period can also have the same effect) Watching other programs or channels will cause the ghosting to disappear.

To prevent image retention you need to activate the TVs anti image retention mode(Called ISM Method). On Zenith and LG (the manufacturer of Zenith T
s) plasma TVs open the TVs menu, select the Option section (picture of a briefcase with a wrench). Select ISM Method and change it to Orbiter, this is reccomended if you watch programs or channels (or play videogames) that have still images for long periods of time. It moves the image a little every couple minutes.

If watching others channels or programs doesn't make the image disappear, change the ISM Method to either Color Wash or White Wash (don't use White Wash frequently, it over excites the plasma gas and can shorten the life of your TV if overused) for a few minutes and then return to Orbiter.

Look in the remote whether you have a key labelled "Zoom". Use it repeatedly to cycle among the different aspects (4:3, 16:9 etc.) that your TV supports. If you do not have a key, look for a similar function in the menus.

The input signal might also be the problem: If your TV is showing your computer screen (i.e. you are using it as a monitor), then you cannot get past the computer's highest resolution. Similarly, if you are watching a channel which is sending a smaller image, there is nothing you can do to make the channel send you a bigger one. With the zoom/aspect function you might be able to make the image occupy the whole screen, but you would be streching it, resulting in distortion of the original proportions

Hi,Yes your problem sounds like the DMD board.This is how it works: http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/dlp1.htm Basically the light of the lamp goes through a tunnel that carries a color wheel(rotating disc with a gamma of colors that creates the colors on your tv)then the light of the lamp goes through the DMD board which is a chip composed of around 2 million pixels that creates the images and colors.When it starts to fail it will create black bars,pixelation,color distortion or white dots on screens. Here's a video that will help you find where the DMd chip is located : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jr_9A5Xd2Q Have a blessed one!

Your convergence chips and convergence resistors are going bad. When they fail the screen colors will look distorted/3d looking.  Another symptom is one or more colors can't be converged using the convergence menu. You can purchase the parts over the internet. Just make sure you get Sanyo brand convergence chips and the correct flame proof resistors. You can also check the site www.TvRepairKits.com. They are working on a complete kit for this model.

You have a convergence problem. Here are some of the most common symptoms. 

Screen looks 3D
One or more colors can't be adjusted when when using the convergence menu. 
Screen is bowed in but stationary.

Solution: 
You need to replace the convergence chips and convergence resistors. Check the site www.TvRepairKits.com. They have put together a kit for your exact model. The kit inlcludes a photo instruction guide, original Sanyo STK chips, convergence resistors, etc. Everything you need to fix it yourself. Its an easy fix. 

Hi Scan 1080™: Enables you to receive the 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i digital TV formats. By using the VIDEO 5/6 IN jacks, you can connect a DTV (digital television) receiver to view DTV programs. q DRC ™ Multi-Function: Unlike conventional line doublers, the DRC feature doubles vertical and horizontal lines, resulting in four times the density for quality sources such as DVD, Satellite and Digital camcorder. q CineMotion™: Using the 2-3 Pull-Down technology, the CineMotion feature allows you to obtain a smooth picture movement when playing back movies or other video sources on film. q Twin View™: Using Multi-Image Driver (MID-X), Twin View allows you to watch two programs side by side with the ability to zoom in one picture and listen to selected window. You can watch pictures from two different sources (1080i, 720p, 480p or 480i) simultaneously. q 16:9 Enhancement: Vertical Compression technology that maximizes picture resolution on “anamorphic” or “enhanced for wide screen” sources, including selected DVDs. q Steady Sound™: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output between programs and commercials. q Parental Control: V-Chip technology allows parents to block unsuitable programming for younger viewers. q Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for DVD (480p, 480i) and Digital Set-top box (1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i) connections. q S-VIDEO Inputs: Provides a high-quality image for connected equipment. q Favorite Channel Preview: Preview up to eight favorite channels

The aspect ratio (zoom) button on the cable remote had been changed. On Brighthouse the # button toggles through the zoom settings. It's not a tv issue, it's a cable fix.

Your problem while watching cable tv sounds like a bad tuner with little or no adjacent channel rejection. The problem with the DVD and I think to some extent the cable sounds like a video processing problem. This unit has digital video circuits and could easily cause the problem you describe. The easiest and probably the cheapest solution would be to replace the board with a refurbed unit. Two companies which sell refurbed boards are PTS Electronics, Bloomington, IN (www.ptsinc.com) and Tri-State Module, Evansville, IN (www.tristatemodule.com). Good luck.

I think I already answered this question but here it is again. Your problem while watching cable tv sounds like a bad tuner with little or no adjacent channel rejection. The problem with the DVD and I think to some extent the cable sounds like a video processing problem. This unit has digital video circuits and could easily cause the problem you describe. The easiest and probably the cheapest solution would be to replace the board with a refurbed unit. Two companies which sell refurbed boards are PTS Electronics, Bloomington, IN (www.ptsinc.com) and Tri-State Module, Evansville, IN (www.tristatemodule.com). Good luck.