AKAI PT5598HD The TV has a ghost image of different colors. There is also a couple of bowed lines on top of the screen. The middle of the screen is perfectly focused but as you move sideways (both directions) you start to see double images. I tried auto focus, manual focus and all other adjustments on the menu but without any success.

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Your set has what is know as "convergence problem" because of the bowed lines and ghost in different colors,is really not an easy solution,the set should have 3 amplifiers(one for each color)and they need to be replaced with an exact replacement,sometimes just by replacing them the aligment should be close but soemtimes you nned to get into the service menu to do some adjustments,the amps(IC's) are mounted on heat sinks and all 3 have the same part number on its face,they normally read STK--- ---,every set uses different amps,If you are familiar with tv service you have now a place to start working but if you are not too familiar be safe and call for help from a servicer.Let Us know if you need more information.

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