Double image almost like 3D is there an unexpensive repair, I have tried runningmagic focus but no help?

No,need to diagnose.It a 100% convergence problems.Convergence problems very easy diagnose.The picture look like 3D,colors lines don't lines up.Fuzzy,out of focus.Convergence controls don't work to lines up any colors cross.The tech is cheating u if he said cost $125 to diagnose.If u know how to solders u could fix this convergence problems about $100.U can buy a convergence kit at Websites Tv repair World.com,Tvrepairkits.com.The shop everythings fix parts and labors only $300.

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.

This is a very common failure on these projection sets and a fairly simple DIY fix. All projection sets including Samsung, RCA, Sony, Philip Magnavox, Panasonic, Pioneer, Akai, GE, JVC, Toshiba, and others at some point will have the same problem.

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. Power light will blink. 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. And you should be able to get the grid straight.

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 fix

CONVERGENCE SOLUTION

You can see some more examples and find a fix using this link on Fixya http://www.fixya.com/support/r2861467-solution_video_looking_whiteish_dull

sounds like the sensors are out of focus and your red sensor isnt turning on. look in the back of the tv for a master reset button or in your menu screen some sort of "Flash focus" or "convergence". They will realign the 3 sensors.

Double image shows that TV got problem of Convergence Out ICs failure and will be replaced two ICs mounted at D Board of TV.

ICs, STK392-360 are available in Part Store, click to see an image and price info.

Your convergence chips are bad. You can set a repair kit from www.TvRepairKits.com for your model. Their kits come with all the parts and a complete photo instruction guide.

Hi, magic focus button is behind a small door on the front of the set just below the screen, I don`t think it is going to help I believe your convergence IC`s have failed,try pushing it once and let it finish, if still 3d image you need to call a tv tech, good luck, video-tek

BINGO thats exactly what i get paid to do same price 285.00

Focus won't help if it is a double image. Sounds like convergence amps need to be replaced. Very typical on these.

If you can reply to this same post and Include your model number of your Hitachi I can assist you with what you will need to get the set operating properly again, as its your Convergence amp Ics Its a very easy an inexspensive repair that you can do yourself and save about 400.00

the convergence IC`s and associated resistors have to be replaced, do not repeatedly push magic focus or the alignment after the parts change out will take longer which of course means higher repair bill, good luck