Panasonic PT-53WX54 My Panasonic t.v. won't stay on. It'll turn on for about 2 seconds then turn automatically off. The first problem that I had with my t.v. was that the color convergence got all screwed up, then it wouldn't stay on for more than 2-3 seconds after I'd press the on/off button. Can anyone tell me what's going on with my t.v.?

Hi,
If it is Panasonic PT-53WX54 rear projection tv then 3 times red light blinking indicates problem of convergence output chips failure in tv that need to be replaced to solve its problem.
Let me know if you are handy with electronics stuff repair and can replace/ solder parts in circuit board to provide you more helpful info OR call local tv repairman to replace convergence output chips tin tv.
Thanks.

Thats the error for convergence failure. Heres a link to the repair kit for your model which contains the parts and the CD with detailed instructions.
http://servicemanuals.vstore.ca/product_info.php/pName/panasonic-projection-tv-convergence-repair-kit-1/cName/convergence-repair-kits

How many blinks on the LED?

its the problem of convergence in the unit that needs to be repaired
for how to repair please click the above link

http://home.earthlink.net/~oleg.filippov/ConvergenceFix.htm

Usually this is an indication of a failing capacitor in the vertical circuit. Have those been checked? I would look for 100ufd caps in the vertical circuit. Check with the tech.
Dan

Circuit problems, -- consult pro/tech

You should be able to turn off caption from remote. Go to menu for this

convergence amp, but you will need to replace return resistors also. And maybe fuses in the same area.

A loud popping noise, like a sharp "snap!", is usually caused by high voltage arcing. Somewhere in the high voltage system an insulator may be cracked or loose, such as the plastic around the flyback transformer or one of the rubber cups on a picture tube. When the high voltage arcs, it momentarily drops and the picture could go out for a split second. High voltage is dangerous in projection sets so allow a qualified tech to service it for you.

covergence amp ic"S need to be replaced.