51MP392 "SAM"error message?

I have a philips magnavox and had two problems that I recently fixed using kits from www.TvRepairKits.com. I can't say enough about their kits and help. Without them I would have never been able to fix my TV set myself.

The first problem I had was the TV was looking 3D. After doing some homework I found out that this is a convergence problem. I bought a kit, followed the instructions, and to my amazement fixed it myself.

After building my confidence with the 1st repair I decided to get their CRT fluid kit. This kit fixes the dull video,red video, or bright/halo looking video. If you have a magmavox set that is more than 5 years old your tv has this problem already. It happens on every set. As before I bought the kit, followed the instructions, and now my video looks factory new. Once again I wanted to say thanks to the team at Tv Repair Kits for putting together kits that the average joe can use.

ML

This convergence out ICs failure symptoms in TV and you need to replace two convergence out ICs in convergence out section / board in TV
if you are not familiar with TV repair then call qualified Tv tech to fix it.

You need a professional.
Your TV has "lost is mind"

Stop using the TV until it is repaired.
Continue to use it and your problems will multiply and grow more expensive.
Call the manufacturer to find you nearest authorized service center.

MR. TV Sales & Service Inc
Milwaukee Wisconsin 53405
(414) 762-8600
Established 1974

sounds like the coolant if it appears as halos. If it appears like a 3D picture its the convergence ICs.

You can find a replacement Philips/Magnavox fresnel screen, in stock, for this model (51MP392H/17) at this following link from a major parts distributor:

Philips / Magnavox 51MP392H Replacement Part Fresnel Screen

And here's a link for the Lenticular (middle) Screen, if needed:

Philips / Magnavox 51MP392H Replacement Part Lenticular Screen

hey guys here is a great thread on this subject, its were I posted most of my pictures and there is a link to the manual in there. hope this helps,

BTW, IF ANY OF YOU GIVE UP ON YOUR 51MP392H/17 PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!!! I WANT TO BUY YOUR CONVERGENCE BOARD... "I killed mine" [email protected]

http://www.techlore.com/forum/thread/16736/Magnavox-51MP392H-17-51-quot--TV-has-double-vision/?page=1

Hello bullmuscle,

This is a power supply problem, I would suspect the HV power supply because the primary and secondary supplies anymore are tied to the HV power supply. This type of repair requires certain pieces of equipment, to test voltages, look at signals, and to if need be test for shorts in inductors (Switching PS transformer and Flyback transformer). I would not recommend that you try to fix this yourself, The cost for this type of problem is not that expensive and can be done in one evening, if the parts are available. You may be fortunate and it could be just a blown fuse, in the HV or LV power supply circuit

I hope this helps,

Thank you,

Shuttle83

What is model number? A magnavox 51MP392 is a CRT rear projection type and doesn't use a bulb (unless he was refering to the CRT's as bulb). And they are prohibitively expensive.

Does anything else work in the same outlet?
Also do you have it plugged into a power strip?
Unplug it wait about 20 - 30 seconds and plug it back in see if it resets its self

Power light but no audio/video is fairly common problem. Goto www.magnavoxhelp.com to see if they have a repair kit for your model.