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Anonymous Posted on May 12, 2010

Picture is distorted and jumbled

My nephew hit a tennis ball against the screen. Now the picture is distorted jumbled and the color is off. It is wavy and squiggly. What was most likely damaged?

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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.

Convergence problems are very common on all Projection TV sets including Sony, Samsung, JVC, Philip Magnavox, Panasonic, Akai, Pioneer, Hitachi, Zenith, and others. You can get a convergenece repair kit from the link below.

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 - TV may also make a chirping noise.
Here are some photos of convergence problems.

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Here is a quick test....

Using your original remote go-to the settings menu then goto the convergence section.

Try to adjust the red and then the blue convergence.

You should be able to move RED and BLUE in all directions - up, down, left, and right.

If you can't move them in all directions or cant move them far enough your convergence chips are bad and should be replaced. This is a common problem.

Note: If you TV has as flash focus or magic focus button only try pressing the button. If it fails to fix the convergence your need to fix it. See below for a sPicture is distorted and jumbled - 93a1209.png

93a1209.pngCONVERGENCE SOLUTION

You will need to replace the convergence chips and possibly some convergence resistors and pico fuses.
This is a a fairly easy DIY job if you know what you are doing. If you have never done this before we would advise calling a shop or if you want to do it yourself get a complete kit with instructions and support from
www.TvRepairKits.com

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<b>How to Make a Power Shot:</b> <br /> <br />When you serve, hit the ball at its highest point and quickly snap your wrist. A puff of white smoke will come from the ball, and it will be difficult for your opponent to hit or return the ball.<br /> <br /> <b>Alternate Court Color:</b> <br /> <br /> When you start a game of Tennis, or right after selecting the "Start Over' on the position select screen, hold down the 2 button; the tennis court will become blue. Before you start to play, just as the screen turns black, hold down the 2 until the screen disappears. The court will be the same as the one in the Returning the Ball (training mode). There will be no visible audience, but you will be able to hear them clap, cheer or boo.<br /> <br /> <b>Changing the Color of The Tennis Court: <br /></b><br /> If you want to change the tennis court to the blue practice court, press and hold down the 2 at the warning screen. This screen will appear after you have selected the characters.
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*No Audio/Video - TV Shuts down - May also make a constant chirping sound

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Your set may have one or more of the following symptoms....

*Dull looking picture
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bb0cf99.pngYou 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
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Projection TV sets have two very common problems listed below.

Problem #1) Convergence


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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.

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*No Audio/Video - TV Shuts down - May also make a constant chirping sound

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