Our tv shut itself off last night and now it won't turn on all three lights just stay blinking? Do I replace the lamp?

SOURCE: Replacement Lamp Hitachi 50V500

It must be a red light flashing as the 50V500 has no green lights on it. Make sure that when you place the lamp cover back on that it is activting the micro switch behind it. Otherwise the set will assume the door is open and won't ignite the lamp. Otherwise the ballast could be the issue.

Jay Henderson

• 261 Answers
• Posted on Feb 08, 2008

SOURCE: My Hitachi 50V500 does not turn on

Most likely...Just remove cover on left side and take a look at the lamp and go from there. I may have one in stock if you need it. You will also need a philips screwdriver.. Happy repairing. Guru Jay

SOURCE: lamp light

Check the lamp switch that is located inside the door. Place the lamp in, and stick a flathead screwdriver in the slot (just make sure it moves) hold it there, and turn on the Tv. If that doesn't work check the new lamp, is it a generic lamp, if so they dont always work. If you still have your old orig lamp, take the old lamp out of that housing, and out the new lamp in the old housing. This should fix the problem.

SOURCE: replaced bad lamp on t.v. and was told there is a reset button

the reset lamp time in in your users manual, and or should come with the new lamp..

SOURCE: hitachi 50v500 tv lamp light blinking no picture

I have one of these units, if the light is blinking and no picture as you have stated then you will need to replace the bulb in the unit. it is contained in the front of the unit behind the front panel on the right, you would remove the front panel after unplugging the unit, remove the single screw and pull out the box. replace it and then reverse the proces. the bulbs can be obtained for about $130.00 to $200.00 depending on where you get it from. Shop around.