Sony model KP-53V80 wont show picture or sound

sounds like the inverter went bad...There's a high voltage device in there that runs the whole "picture" thing. There are capacitors involved with it that have probably failed leading to this mess.. That would be what that "crack" is...If you try to turn it back on does it just "click " and then stay off?

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...

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 - 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

Projection TV sets have several common problems listed below.

Problem #1) Convergence

Symptoms:

• Screen Looks 3D
• Colors wont align
• Screen may look distorted
• No Audio/Video - TV makes a chirping sound.

Problem #2 CRT Fluid has clouded over. Symtoms

• Dull looking video
• White looking video
• Halos around objects
• Red/Orange looking video

You can see some examples and find a fix here...

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

This is a problem with the vertical circuit. This can be as simple as poor connections at the vertical IC or a defective IC. If you can solder, you should be able to fix this yourself. Let me know if you wish to attempt the repair and I will supply additional details and instructions.

Dan

No vertical Deflection (V STOP), Screen goes to a single horizontal line then the video signal muted.
Check IC1509, Q1505

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It can be just an adjustment of your screen control. There is a "sweet spot" on the control where it allows the picture to come through. This is a common problem with sets that are getting old. If there is a problem with the high voltage from the color tubes then it will shut down the video until the problem is gone and it is safe again to show the picture. This is known as going into a shutdown procedure to protect the set. A technician will be needed to fix your problem since it will require proper troubleshooting and knowledge of high voltage system and safety procedures.

Its your receiver, not your tv! Switch receivers and it will go away!

Heres how you get into the service menu. BUT be very careful write down anything that you change as this can screw your set up and if you write down everything you will be able to change it back if it affects your set. You may want to consider getting the service manual which will explain all the details on the convergence adjustments. If so let me know and I will post a link where you can get one along with free tech support to help you out with it.
Put the TV in Standby Mode.

Then press the following buttons on the remote:

{DISPLAY} {5} {VOL+} {POWER}
or
{DISPLAY} {5} {POWER}
or
{DISPLAY} {5} {PICTURE} {POWER}
or
{DISPLAY} {5} {VOL+} {PICTURE} {POWER}

The TV will turn on with the Service Menu displayed.

Use numbers {1} and {4} to select the item to adjust.

Use numbers {3} and {6} to adjust the value of the data.

Press {MUTE} then {ENTER} to save new settings.

The words "WRITE" in red will show up in the upper right corner if saved.

Turn the TV off to exit the service menu.

You may have to re-adjust the screen drive. It sounds as though it may be just a bit high. If it's not that, you may be getting a bad picture tube. I hope this has helped in some way.
Ed
NC Electronics
Mills, Wyoming

i have a sony kp-53v80 i have a double vision or red lines on the left side of the screen. a repair guy fix it once by using the remote and puting in a code that brought up a white grid and it showed the red was out of line and he moved it back in line and it only took a few seconds to fix ... how do i get to that grid using the remote