Sony KP-46WT510 46 Some colors appear faded or washed out.

I got this TV from a family member the other day. I like it except for the fact that lighter colored images seem to wash out, or dull the other colors in the picture. It is particularly annoying during hockey games.

I've used the various adjustments in the menu and can't seem to get it under control.

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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.

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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 Sony KP-46WT510 46 Some colors appear faded or was - 2c07611.pngctions 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 Sony KP-46WT510 46 Some colors appear faded or was - 578ba6c.jpghe screen to look dull, red/orange, etc. You may even see hSony KP-46WT510 46 Some colors appear faded or was - 65af323.jpg images.

PSony KP-46WT510 46 Some colors appear faded or was - 2c07611.png 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.

Posted on Feb 12, 2009

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