20 Most Recent RCA R61WH76 61" HDTV Questions & Answers

I am not sure about the RCA but on th Panasonic models the lamp is actually loaded from the front. Check the front panel just below the screen

I haven't found a video for a 61" model but if your tv is a rear projection tv I suspect that your problem may be similar to this 52" model.. There are other troubleshooting videos on youtube too. Even if your problem isn't the same you should get some idea of what may be involved.

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I think youre refereing to convergence Issues?? If so your model doesnt have IC chips like most other brands. If your model has a convergence issue its fairy easy to fix. let me know if the issue is convergence or not and I will assist you with the issue.

MAKE THIS test and fix it.God bless you You simply need a screwdriver (Phillips-head) and then follow this guide:

• Reset component settings. Usually, the problems you encounter with a projection TV may be resolved through the resetting to its factory settings. If you experience inaccuracies in the color, reset the television's PerfectTint/PerfectColor capabilities. Simply press the Menu tab and then highlight "Perfect Color" using your right key arrow. After this, press "Enter" and then "Reset" in order to reset to factory settings. If you have audio / video problems (VCR or DVD player), simply press "Menu" and highlight the "Reset" option.

• Reset television controls. In case you cannot fix your TV via its component settings, there are other ways of resetting. Just select "Menu", key in "1, 2, 3", and then press "Enter." In doing this, the TV's manufacturer's specifications will all be restored. If your TV's power system does not function, you should perform a complete system reset. You can do this by clicking on Reset System button located at the TV's control panel. Your television will be turned off and then a green light (LED) will quickly flash for approximately one minute. Once the light has stopped flashing, your TV should immediately turn on.
• Use your remote control. The first step is to inspect the batteries of the remote control and see if they are functioning. If its power button starts to blink several times once you turned it on, then the batteries need to be replaced. See to it that your remote control is used within about 20 feet from the television. Make sure also that nothing blocks the space between the remote control and the receiver.
• Check the fan. Once the television is turned off, it is just normal for its fan to become louder. A projection TV actually depends on its lamp, which requires cooling so that it will not prematurely burn out. If the room where your TV is placed is very hot, the fan would also continue to run.

Replace projection lamp. To properly do this, make sure that the lamp's bulb has cooled down and the TV is unplugged. Carefully remove the cover of the lamp's compartment using your screwdriver (Phillips-head). Unscrew the sealed part of the lamp that can be found at the television's rear part. Take away the old lamp cartridge and then insert a new one. Seal the lamp with screws, replace its cover and then screw tightly.

The convergence power supply board is most likely needing replacement if the auto convergence doesnt complete the cycle.

Tv have a problems known as a convergence pictures problems,it is dead.Tv have R,G,B colors lines 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 too.These parts on the tv convergence board must be replaced to repair it.To solved tv pictures convergence problems.The shop will cost u like $300-350 for parts and labors.

That model doesnt have the normal convergence components that nost other sets have. There are no convergence ICs the convergence is actually affected by three boards within that chassis it can be deflection board related, Convergence power board or the convergence amp board. Based on your TVs setup menu diagnosis will determine wether a component needs replacement or wether a circuit board will need replacement.

Thats a very common problem with that chassis which is indicating the signal board needs rreplacement

Replace the convergence power board the PSDF240 ITC222A convergence power board is available from www.tvcircuitboards.com under the rCA circuit boards.

On the Front Panel Board Vol- vol+ CH- Ch+ power,menu Clean Contact switches this should fix problem if not then either replace board or Contact switches
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When you Go top Menu then Setup and Do Not see Convergence ,Then you have a Blowed Fuse on the Deflection Board FL231 0.06amps. Deflection Board is the bottom left hand side with FBT flyback Transfomer and on the right side of the FBT is 3 Fuses they will look like caps but are Fuses ,it will be the one in the Middle.
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Sounds like you have a lamp inverter issue or a bad transformer. There is also a possibility for a bad capacitor since they can also make a squeel/whistling sound before they discharge adn can't regain power. This is a dangerous section to troubleshoot and repair. take the unit to a professional repair or just replace the unit.

This T.V. doesn't use a lamp. If you're talking about a CRT and you're positive that it is out, you can look to see which CRT is off by taking the front off your T.V. and adjusting the Screen control for the CRT you think doesn't work to see if you can get it up again. Make slight adjustments.
The box is usually black and you can see all 3 CRTs. Be careful while the TV is on. This will require a screwdriver.
If the CRT doesn't come on, the T.V. is junk because the CRTs are 500 dollars each almost.

With that model its common for the Deflection board to be the problem when it doesnt power up. It can be the Power caps, Flyback transformer or several other items all located on the deflection board, so its usually best to replace the deflection board . You can get the deflection board PSB-260 from www.tvrepairworld.com which comes with installation instructions.

Most likely you are going to need new convergence chips just look through your phone book and find a small local repair shop you wont be charged an arm and a leg and it will look as good as new . If you are handy, buy the repair kit.

If your TV looks 3D, warped, or distorted it likely has a convergenge problem. If however it just looks dull, washed out, redish, or if it looks like objects on the screen have halos the fluid in the lens has soured. You can search google for parts or you can get the parts with repair instructions from sites such as www.TvRepairKits.com