Double image in bright blue with philips model 55pw9363/17f

Either bad capcitors, or (if you're lucky) the color wheel needs lubed up. Probably bad caps.

Colors fine but double image: does picture have red or blue outlines around lettering or images?


See attached photos, it they look like your trouble it is convergence problem, if not try to give better description of problem.


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my 2002 sony wide screen projection tv has menu and pictures when turned on first thing in the morning?

Have the convergence IC's replaced. Only one has failed but have both IC's changed as the other is not far behind..

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Sounds like a convergence problem. I can tell you that the site that Jean posted will not fix this problem and could even make things worse. That site pertains to a specific problem that is common in some Sony sets and should not be used to try to fix any other issue.

Please keep in mind many things can go wrong with TV sets and you should really do a lot of research before attempting any adjustment and or repair. There are high voltages present and they can reside even when the set is unplugged.

You have possibly contaminated fluid in your blue picture tube if it has a hazy look.Blacks and whites look bluish and whites have a blue bloom to them.The other problem could be bad convergence amps.This would be double image around letters on the screen.

Your TV most likely has one of two possible problems.

Problem #1: Convergence Chip Failure ( common problem )

Here are some of the most common symptoms and example photos of a convergence problem

• 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.

Here is a quick test....

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

Try to adjust the red and then the blue convergence.



You should be able to move them up, down, left, and right.

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

Solution #1

You need to replace the convergence chips and convergence resistors. Check the site www.TvRepairKits.com. They have put together a kits for most models. If you don't see a kit for your set send them a quick note and they will put one together for you. Their kits include a photo instruction guide, original OEM Sanyo STK chips, convergence resistors, pico fuses, etc.


Problem #2 CRT Fluid is Cloudy

Projection TV tubes have a liquid coolant that is used to keep them from overheating. After many years the coolant in the blue and green tubes will become cloudy and cause the screen to look dull, red/orange, etc. You may even see halos around images.

Picture of a set that needs the fluid changed.


TV set after fluid change



Solution #2


What you will need to do is replace the coolant and clean the crt. You can get a repair kit from www.TvRepairKits.com that includes replacement coolant, photos. instructions, etc.

no the coolant needs to filled all the way, you did right. try focusing the blue tube with the blue focus control, and you may have to run a multi point convergence adjustment through the picture settings menu.

sounds like the red convergence Ic is weak ready to go out. try replacing the ICs around 10.00 do the blue as well as that will be next.

I have the same set. I solved this by turning off the dynamic contrast or adjusting the contrast and brightness settings down.