On my new toshiba 37 xv505d tv,the picture on the left and right side is distorted at times.the picture seems to drag into the centre of the set. are my settings wrong or has it anything to do with my digital relay signal. Many thanks. Brendan

The set uses two boards to drive the screen --one for each half or side.

Different names are used like sustain or in LCD sets inverter.

The main logic tv Tuner signal board it is the problems and the causes.That the board where the tv incomming broadcasting signal cable plug into it.This tv repair by a tvs shops will cost u like $500 for a refurbish tv Tuner signal board part and labors.If u have some basic mechanical skills like take things aparts and putting it back together again.Tries websites like Shopjimmy.com,Ebay.com to buy a refurbish tv Tuner signal board for the replacement by urself like $110 -120 plus shipping and handdling.

Speaker magnets can distort TV pictures.

Does that set have whats called a color wheel, if so that maybe you problem, and replacement is how you fix it.

Sounds like you need to try reseating the lvds cables on the t-con board.This board is located at the top of the set in the center.You will have to remove the metal shield covering the board.Then you will see to flat cables connected to the board,one for each side of the screen.carefully unlock the connectors and remove and replace the cables.If this does not work you will need a new t-con board.I'm not sure about this particular model but sometimes the t-con board is only available as part of the lcd panel assembly.Good luck!

Same Problem Here on different Toshiba Model. Did you get it fixed?

I have the parts, very cheap. hill6399 at yahoo.

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.





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 solution

CONVERGENCE 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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http://home.earthlink.net/~oleg.filippov/ConvergenceFix.htm
http://cmpalmer.blogspot.com/2006/11/fixing-my-own-tv-part-ii.html
Sony Convergence
http://www.techlore.com/blog/entry/19694/Sony-Convergence-Repair-My-Sony-TV-has-a-distorted-picture-/
http://www.techlore.com/article/19631/Sony-Convergence-Procedure/

Look for vertical center control