I have a Sony Projection TV model #KP-53HS30 and noticed the pictures is alittle red and the contract seems light. Is that a bulb that needs to be change?

Tv have a convergence problems,it dead.The tv convergence board is dead.The tv convergence board,must be replaced like 2 STK convergence ICS and some or all of resistors too.Will fix the tv convergence board,to solved tv convergence picture problems.Tries websites like Tvrepairworld.com,Tvrepairkits.com to buy a convergence kit to repair it ur self.

Hello Sarah!
There is no bulb to replace in your TV. Image is created by three CRT's and you don't want to replace them, just trust me on that one. It could cost you up to $1800 to do that.
All you can do is to clean lenses of those CRT's. You have to disconnect TV from the power outlet and remove rear cover. Using very soft brush and vacuum cleaner remove dust from Red, Green and Blue CRT lenses. Do not use solutions unless you got something special for optics. Solutions will leave film on the surfaces. That would improve brightness and contrast of image.
To adjust focus front grille have to be removed. Than central piece cover held by 5 screws. Behind it you can locate black plastic "box" size little smaller than cigarette pack. there are 6 adjustment "screws". Three of them are "screen". You don't touch those. Another three "focus" there is one for each color. Turn TV on. Hit "menu" button. And adjust focus for each color separately. If menu goes away hit it again.
This is the only improvements you can do.
Everything else will involve humongous amounts of cash.
Good luck!
Russ.

Its nice to save money but unless you know what you are doing and have the right soldering equipment its best to leave this to a pro. you can open your tv and inside there are two large ics labeled STK 392-xxx those are where the problem is , however with sony tvs there are fuses that need to be replaced and possibly some resistors,. have a tv shop repair your tv. Julio - Millenium TV in Las Vegas

Is the led blinking? If so how many blinks as thats an error code.

Projection TV sets are known to have two common problems. The first problem that is common to these sets is convergence failure. When this happens the TV will usually look 3D, Wavy/Distorted, etc. It may also shutdown and blink an error code.

The second common problem with Projection TV sets is dull video, halos around objects, white looking video, or red overpowers the screen. This is commonly caused by the fluid in the lens being clouded overs.

You can find more details and solutions here on Fixya at the following link below. Or click HERE


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

You need to replace two convergence out ICs STK392-560 in D board of TV.
Above said ICs are available in Parts Store.

That model Sony doesnt have a bulb it has three picture tubes cost about 250 -300 each and need to be properly aligned when replaced

do you think you can take a picture and send it to this website

clean off the projector lights

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