Red convergance My red convergance is not working and can not be moved by using the remote. I had this problem about a year ago and had it repaired to the tune of $1000. Is there a way I can do it myself. If I need a part, can you recommend where I can get it....thanks

Get your hands on a Mitsubishi remote, almost any made in last ten years will work.

Go into customer menu and select convergence, then advanced--if red or blue will not move in some direction the set needs the STK-392-570 CONVERGENCE CHIPS REPLACED--I GATHER YOU DID NOT GET A WARRANTY ON THE SET? AS IS?

I HAVE START TO FINISH INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONVERGENCE REPAIR IN THIS MODEL AND TOTAL PARTS COST WILL BE (I USE A SELLER ON EBAY) UNDER 20 DOLLARS.

EBAY ALSO USUALLY HAS THESE REMOTES FOR SALE AT A GOOD PRICE BOTH NEW AND USED.

IF this information helped you and you want the instructions or more assistance comment here and rate this solution as very helpful as I do this here for free.

SD TECH

Here is a walk through on how to set your convergence.

A quick and easy way to try and let the TV realign the convergence try this...

1) Turn on the TV and tune to a channel and let it warm up for about a half an hour to let everything settle into its normal operating mode.

2) Press the Flash Focus button on the original TV remote. A cross pattern will show on the screen and the process is complete when the cross turns white and the TV returns to the program you were watching.

3) Do not press any other buttons until this process has completed.

If this does not adjust it enough you can adjust the convergence manually as follows:

1) Press the menu button on the original TV remote.

2) Use the arrow keys on the remote to highlight setup and press + button to select.

3) Use arrow keys to select convergence and press + button to select.

4) A pattern of white crosses appears, with a yellow [ ] around one of the
crosses. Aligned crosses (which do not need adjustment) look white and
have little or no red or blue showing. Crosses that are not aligned show
red or blue shades beyond their edges.

5) Use the arrow keys to move the [ ] to a cross that is not aligned. ***Note: start with crosses in the middle and work outward ****
*** TIP: Set the alignment while about 5 feet from TV for better results ****

6) Press the + button to select the cross and the [ ] will turn red indicating it is ready to adjust the Red convergence.

7) Use the arrow keys to move the red cross on top of the white one or at least as close as you can get it.

8) Once the Red is aligned press the + key again and the [ ] will turn blue. This indicates it is now ready to adjust the blue convergence.

9) Use the arrow keys to move the blue cross on top of the white one or at least as close as you can get it.

10) Once you have aligned the blue cross press the + button again and the [ ] should turn yellow.

11) Repeat steps 5 through 10 until all the crosses are aligned. To exit back to regular programming press the menu button on the remote.

the convergeance is off. some remotes allow you to tune this in the setup menu on your television. in most cases though this is something that has been caused by moving the television around or just plain ole time. if you cannot correct it using your remote and the normal menu on your tv then you will need to contact a repair technician in your area to schedule him/her to recalibrate your tv and repair the separating 3d looking issue that is common with convergeance.

Good Luck!
Ruben

It sounds as if you have a convergence issue. If you go into the menue with the remote control
and highlite the screen selection. this should get you to the convergence selection. if you highlite
the RED selection and use the arrow buttons on the remote, you should be able to move the RED
either vertically or horizonally over top of the green line. Do the same with the BLUE selection.
If they do not move, you probly have a failure with the Convergence power Supply. To my knowlege, that board is no longer available and you would need a professioal Service tech to repair the board.
Hope this helps,
Skyassoc

Projection TV sets need to have all three colors - RED - BLUE - GREEN - lined up correctly on the screen in order for the video to look normal. When its out of alignment the video will look 3D, wavy, distorted, etc. Most of the time you just need to adjust your convergence in the TV menu. If you cannot adjust it in the menu - then your convergence is broken and needs to be repaired.

Convergence problems are very common on all Projection TV sets including Sony, Samsung, JVC, Philip Magnavox, Panasonic, Akai, Pioneer, Hitachi, Zenith, and others. You can get a convergenece repair kit from the link below.

Common Symptoms include....

• 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.
• TV shuts off after powering on - TV may also make a chirping noise.

Here are some photos of convergence problems.





Here is a quick test....

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

Try to adjust the red and then the blue convergence.

You should be able to move RED and BLUE in all directions - up, down, left, and right.

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

Note: If you TV has as flash focus or magic focus button only try pressing the button. If it fails to fix the convergence your need to fix it. See below for a solution

CONVERGENCE SOLUTION

You will need to replace the convergence chips and possibly some convergence resistors and pico fuses.
This is a a fairly easy DIY job if you know what you are doing. If you have never done this before we would advise calling a shop or if you want to do it yourself get a complete kit with instructions and support from www.TvRepairKits.com

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Problem with Hitachi 51F500 51 in. Rear Projection HDTV-Ready Television
i want to learn how to do convergence on my tv its a hitachi rear projection i have problums with colors not aligning,could you lead me in the right direction ps: i don't have the remote so i

can't magic focus

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Your convergence has failed and needs to be repaired. Once quick test is to goto your convergence menu and see if you can adjust red and blue. If not its has failed and needs to be fixed. You can call in a repair shop or you can get the parts and instructions from www.TvRepairKits.com and do the repair yourself. Its a fairly easy DIY fix.
Here is an example photo....

I would stay away from that repair man. That model has just one Convergence IC number STK393-110 and it takes about 45 minutes from start to finish to remove the old IC and install the new one. You can get the replacement IC at the following link and they provide free instalation instructions with pictures so you can do the repair yourself for less than 30.00. Heres the link. You need just 1 STK393-110 Convergence IC they have free shipping as well.
http://servicemanuals.vstore.ca/

To adjust manual convergence on your projection TV, follow theses steps:

1. Turn your TV on.
2. Let it warm up for 30 minutes.
3. Press the Menu button on your remote. The Main menu appears.
4. Use your remote to select Function, and then press the joystick.
5. Select Convergence, and then press the joystick. The Manual Convergence screen appears.
6. Select Red, and then press the joystick. A series of crosshairs appears on the screen.
7. Select one of the outside crosshairs by moving the joystick up/down/right/left or by pressing the 2 (up), 4 (left), 6 (right), or 8 (down) buttons on your remote. The method you use depends on the model of remote you have. Note: You must do the outside crosshairs first.
   

1. In the crosshair you selected, if you can see a horizontal red line, use the CH up or CH down buttons to move the line so that it is superimposed on the horizontal center line of the crosshair. Note: Make the single horizontal line as white as possible.
   

1. In the crosshair you selected, if you can see a vertical red line, use the Vol + or Vol - buttons to move the line so that it is superimposed on the vertical center line of the crosshair. Note: Make the single vertical line as white as possible.
   

1. Repeat for all outside crosshairs, and then for the inside crosshair.
2. Return to the Manual Convergence Screen, and select Blue, and then press the joystick.
3. Repeat Steps 7 through 10 for Blue.
4. Press the Menu button on your remote to exit.

Important: The directions above work for most Samsung Rear Projection TVs. Yours may be different. For exact directions to perform manual convergence, see your user's manual. If you don't have your user's manual on hand, click HERE to view your manual on line.
If you cannot get your Projection TV to converge, it may need to be serviced. To arrange a service appointment, call Samsung Customer Care at 1-800-Samsung (1-800-726-7864). Have your TV's model number and serial number on hand when you call.

First off, you do need the original remote to adjust the convergence, Second, the service mode will not fix your problem. If the colors have all drifted, you have a problem in the convergence drive circuit. Most likely the convergence IC's are bad or going bad. The service menu is not a fix all for the problems with the convergence. The service mode will or can make minor convergence adjustments,not anything where all the colors are off. If you have no solid state repair experience, call out a service person to assist you in this repair. Good Luck

It sounds like the convergence amplifier IC for the red crt is at fault. To check this, go into your user menu and pull up the red convergence. Try to move it up/down or side to side(it doesnt matter). If it moves up and down, then the vertical amp is working. Likewise if it moves side to side, then the horizontal part of the IC is working. If it dosen't move at all, or only moves up/down or side to side, then the IC is bad. There are 2 large IC's on the chassis, mounted to large heatsinks. They have STK392-110 or some variation of an STK392. If yow feel that the IC is bad, change the ic BEFORE you go into the service mode, as you wont need it if the ic is bad. To get into theservice mode: 1 make sure tv is in cable mode 2 set sleep timer to 30 minutes 3 tune to channel 124 4 use volume down on front of set to turn volume all the way down. ( writing will appear in the top left corner). 5 use remote control and press the power button. 6 the 7 button on the remote will put it convergence mode. Good Luck!