My Mitsubishi big screen Tv model WS48511 has a picture problem. The colors are not lining up. A firm tap on the side used to get the picture back but even that won't work now. Can I somehow get the picture back in alignment?

No,this tv 100% have convergence problems,it dead.Any colors lines R,G,B are mis alignments,have colors shadows pictures or 3D pictures look alike?The tv convergence board have dead 2 STK convergence ICS and some or all of it resistors are dead too.These parts on the tv convergence board,must be replaced to solved the tv pictures convergence problems.The shop,will cost u like $300-350 for parts and labors.

These sets have several common problems which are listed below.

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 - makes a chirping sound.

Problem #2

Another common problem is dull or washed out video.
Your TV 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 the fix here...

http://www.fixya.com/support/r2861467-solution_video_looking_whiteish_dull

Projection TV sets have two very common problems listed below.

Problem #1) Convergence


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...

*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

If you follow the instructions on the other thread, you should be able to resolve the problem. Try the simple stuff first. Resolder the pins of the convergence ICs and see if that alone resolves the problem. Sometimes that is all it takes.

Keep us posted.
Dan

Your convergence IC's are bad. The manufacturer and model will determine the part number for the IC's. They probably started going bad with the loose coonection (hence tapping on it made it work) and are now bad

I have the same problem, would like an answer.

Your model uses one convergence IC its a STK392-110 you need to replace that IC. You can get a replacement at the following link with free instalation instructions with pictures so you can do the repaair yourself. Here's the link.
http://servicemanuals.vstore.ca/

The other site i am associated with has used screens for mitsubishi you just have to post the measurements of your screen top to bottom and side to side dont include the frame size as we allow 1/4 inch for fitting in the frame just need the size of the screen to the frame edge.

Convergence problems are what you have possibly a pincushion error. Either way if you have to have a repair shop do the repair, you should look at replacing the old TV.

there is a screen the light shows through to project to the screen when this starts to fail the screen will have lines. it sits at the end of the light chamber. these are expensive to replace on some models.