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Thread: Mitsubishi Television problem... |
    
ShimmyShanks Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 01:52 pm: |
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I have a problem, my Mitsubishi big screen (non-hd) projection television is having picture problems... being that there is none. What I mean is, when you turn the television on, there is sound, but no picture, this has nothing to do with the video connection, but the television itself. The only way we can have the video back is to "bang" the top of the television set (repeatedly) until the picture returns. I've opened the television up myself, and i've noticed there are three bulbs (red, green and blue - not in order) and I notice they flicker. Anyone know what the problem is? |
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Silver Member Username: Reinhart
Post Number: 237
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 12:55 am: |
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Sounds like you have cold solder joints, or solder joints on the mainboard which have cracked over time due to thermal expansion and contraction of the circuit board.
Repair is to find and reflow the cracked joints. You may want to consider hiring the services of a reputable repair professional to deal with getting your set back into normal operating condition.
In the meantime, stop using that TV in its current condition! Continued use in that state could make the problem worse or create new headaches that may only allow for a more expensive repair bill. - Reinhart |
Shimmyshanks Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 04:04 pm: |
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How much would you think that would cost? Would it be easier to purchase a newer television? |
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| Posted on Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 04:24 pm: |
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The model # is VS-4541. I was searching and apparently there is another poster (Back from Feb) who has the same problem. |
Silver Member Username: Reinhart
Post Number: 242
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 07:11 pm: |
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Because of the fact that the TV is a big screen, labor might be around $70-$150, depending on who you hire to perform the repairs. AND, this is also assuming that the repair does not require any replacement parts.
I would recommend that you shop around to find a repair shop that has the lowest rates (but be sure they also have a good reputation). Also ask if the shop gives free repair estimates and if they will do house calls so you won't have to lug the thing to a repair shop.
A new big screen will cost you more money than getting your broken set repaired (unless the problem with your broken set is REALLY big).
But, consider what you've gotten out of your set. If the set is certainly old (like, say 10 or so years), then it might be a good time to consider replacing rather than repairing. A bigscreen that's old enough will exhibit certain problems related to age, such as old coolant for the CRTs and the projection lenses (which can be replaced relatively inexpensively), old high voltage components such as the flyback transformer (which do fail over time from constant use since the internal windings have insultation that will break down and allow the windings to short themselves after enough hours of use), and/or old electrolytic capacitors (which were a really big problem with Mitsubishi equipment from the 1990s since they had big problems with leaking). If you are considering replacing, donate the set to any repair shop that's willing to take it in. They will either refurbish it themselves and resell it or, more likely, they will strip it for parts and dispose of what they can't use.
Otherwise, it may be best to go ahead and find someone to fix your current set. - Reinhart |
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| Posted on Sunday, December 04, 2005 - 04:06 pm: |
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Thanks Kip Wells, I appreciate your help. |
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 06, 2005 - 06:27 am: |
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I have an older Mitsubish 50" screen, the problem I now have an HDTV box. But my TV has no RGB connection the rear. Is there anything that I can use to convert my Television? |
Silver Member Username: Reinhart
Post Number: 263
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Thursday, December 08, 2005 - 10:23 pm: |
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No.
Your HDTV box would have to downconvert its video feed into standard NTSC for it to properly display on your television. Modification may not be possible and/or economically feasible.
You'll have to replace your set with a new one that's capable of operating at HDTV resolutions to fully enjoy your HDTV broadcasts. - Reinhart |
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| Posted on Thursday, December 15, 2005 - 04:14 pm: |
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I have 1989 40 inch VS 4001 Mitsubishi TV that will not allow an auxillary input (x-box etc) that requests an 4 digit code to unlock the input. I never remember entering a code. Is there a dfault code that was used way back when?
Any other suggestions?
Thanks,
JK |
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Silver Member Username: John_s
Columbus,
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Post Number: 553
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Thursday, December 15, 2005 - 11:29 pm: |
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JK,
Hopefully, you still have the original remote for this TV. If so, press the channel number "9" and "QV" simultaneously. This should defeat the channel lock system. If it does you can thank me, if it does not, it's time to write Mitsubishi a letter.
Good luck.
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 09:26 pm: |
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My television will not show a picture on the tube. When yoiu turn on the power you can hear a clicking coming from the back of the set. It also makes a noise like it is continually going on and off. What could be the problem? It is a 40 inch Mitsubishi corner tv from around 1996-97. |
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 03, 2006 - 03:19 pm: |
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Have a 80's model Mitsubishi 27" TV that is having a curious problem. When I turn it on, after a few minutes it turns itself off. Turn it on, off. Goes on for about 10 minuts until it stays on. When it goes off, a red light at bottom left of TV flashes. Does not flash when it is turned off normally. If I turn on sleep timer for say 30 minnutes, it clicks like it is trying to turn off, but stays on. This only happens when TV is cold after it warms up, no probs. Any ideas?? |
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| Posted on Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 11:11 am: |
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Have a big screen Mitsubishi tv. At various times and only with 2 particular channels (at least so far), a black screen with white text pops up, blocking the picture. The white text mentions something about a "string test". The only way to get the message off is to change the channel and then come back to the original channel. There is no rhyme or reason for this problem so cannot predecit when it will occur. |
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| Posted on Friday, January 06, 2006 - 01:56 pm: |
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i brought a 1995 diamante and it wouldnt start and he put a new batteryin car and it started right up. now it wont start and i havent even driven it. when you turn the key it just clicks. |
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| Posted on Friday, January 06, 2006 - 01:56 pm: |
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i brought a 1995 diamante and it wouldnt start and he put a new batteryin car and it started right up. now it wont start and i havent even driven it. when you turn the key it just clicks. |
Silver Member Username: Reinhart
Post Number: 293
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Saturday, January 07, 2006 - 01:13 pm: |
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Your car problem is unrelated to the discussion, which is TV repair.
But, you might want to suspect the starter motor. One thing you can try to check this out when it won't turn is to tap the starter motor body with a mallet and then try again.
If it starts up, then it's the starter. - Reinhart |
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| Posted on Sunday, January 08, 2006 - 01:47 pm: |
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Help!! My tv programs are in jail!!
Turned the tv on today and there are flickering white bars on the screen of my 01' 55" Mitsu Platinum series tv.
Any thoughts on the problem? Any ideas on the damage to my pocket?
It's a set I won at work so I can't complain about being out any money but at the same time, I don't have the extra cash to buy what I want at this point in time.
Thanks for your help in advance!!
Jason
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| Posted on Sunday, January 08, 2006 - 02:11 pm: |
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I am having problems with my 62'. we just got it from a friend with no remote, it shows the menu and all that is connected to that but it will not recognize any channels Help |
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 04:09 pm: |
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I have a 42" 1996 era Mitsubishi TV. It used to be part of a surround system/satellite connection. We moved it to another house, attached it to a cable outlet(antenna A) and turned it on. No luck...black screen with Antenna A showing. No sound. Any ideas how I can undo any custom settings and make it just a regular TV again? |
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| Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 03:42 pm: |
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I have Mitsubishi 50" Big screen and I have no picture. It started out with the color turning a yellow and then fading out. My TV is probably 8 years old, but with only about 5 years use. Do you have any ideas. This was the only thing I got in my divorce and I can't afford to replace it. I can watch DVD's on it and if I turn it on now , the yellowy picture will be there for a while and then it goes black. any suggestions |
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| Posted on Saturday, January 14, 2006 - 03:31 pm: |
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HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN A TV REPAIR PLACE IS A LEGITAMATE PLACE. I HAD A GUY LOOK AT MY 51 INCH MITSUBISHI PROJECTOR SCREEN HE CAME OUT TO MY HOUSE AND HE TOLD ME THAT THE TRANSFORMER WAS BAD AND IS CHARGING ME 450 DOLLARS TO REPAIR IT IF ANY ONE CAN HELP ME TO KNOW WHAT QUESTIONS TO ASK I WOULD SURE BE GRATEFUL.......... THANKS SKT |
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| Posted on Monday, January 16, 2006 - 08:34 pm: |
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I have an older Mitsubishi tv, not sure of the year or model, and i recently bought a DVD player to hook up to this tv. I no longer have the original remote to this tv, which had a "tv/ext" button that switched to the video mode that would allow for the use of the DVD player. On my replacement remote, there is no button that will do anything pertaining to switching from tv to video output, and therefore i cannot watch any DVD's. Do i need to get a new remote that has a function to switch to video mode or is there a simpler solution??? please help me out! |
Silver Member Username: John_s
Columbus,
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Post Number: 623
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 17, 2006 - 04:14 pm: |
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Anon,
Assuming you do not have an input switch on the TV's front panel, then a decent remote replacement is in order.
Here's a good deal. I have this same remote and it has an input switch on it that will operate any Mits TV.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem%26item%3D5795681198&category=15065 |
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| Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 09:45 pm: |
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i have a 65 inch hd projetion that suddenly wouldn't turn on. i had it looked at and the repairman said that the tubes had leaked oil on the circuitry. this tv is 4- 5 years old, but hasn't seen much actual use. this sounds odd and i'm wondering if anyone has heard of this problem. |
New member Username: Chicagotvfan
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| Posted on Tuesday, March 21, 2006 - 12:39 pm: |
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I have a 55" Mitsubishi Platinum Series HDTV that I bought in 2001. Last night, I started having the same problem as some other folks where the TV would turn on and there was sound but NO PICTURE.
Has anyone had this problem resolved successfully for under $500 ???
I don't know if I'll be able to find a good tv repairman, but I'd like to know if others were able to get this fixed or just bought a new tv.
Please let me know.
Thanks! |
New member Username: Mytvisnotgood
Post Number: 2
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| Posted on Friday, March 24, 2006 - 04:09 pm: |
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i have the same problem with my 1994 mitsubishi television. the sound comes on and the picture...and waves of green and blue go from top right corner to bottom left. so i am looking for a repair person if any one knows of one! in the indiana area. |
Silver Member Username: John_s
Columbus,
Ohio
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| Posted on Sunday, March 26, 2006 - 11:55 am: |
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broderick, make sure you don't have any unshielded speakers near that picture tube. |
New member Username: Jperry314
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| Posted on Friday, April 21, 2006 - 01:50 pm: |
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I have a mitsubishi tv model vs 4507r that i need a manual for. crosshairs don't want to line up properly and the color is off a little. any help would be appreciated. |
New member Username: Chetley3
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| Posted on Friday, April 21, 2006 - 10:16 pm: |
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I have a Mitsubishi HDTV model #WS-73711 that's about 3 years old. This morning it shut itself off. Now every time I try to turn it on the green timer light flashes for a few seconds and then TV power shuts off. Through some internet research I found that it could possibly be a convergence output circuit problem. Does anyone have any information on this problem? Thanks. |
New member Username: Ligiausa
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| Posted on Monday, May 29, 2006 - 09:19 pm: |
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I have a WS 55615 52 "That I bought last december. WHen I try to turn it on, the green timer flashes but the image never appears. I can hear the fans running but no image ,sound or even the green power light. Some people are saying that I lock the tv and need a code. The problem is that Im in Brazil ans there is no Mitsubishi authorized Service here. Can anyone help me. |
New member Username: Br_ced
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| Posted on Thursday, June 08, 2006 - 01:46 pm: |
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I have a Mitsubishi 62" DLP tv that is about 2 years old. I get an intermittant red screen on the display periodically. Me and a friend of mine took off the back of the tv and the problem seem to be in the avi cable but even would a good connection this problem still occurs. I have had two tv repair guys come out - no resolution. Please help if possible. |
New member Username: Vacday
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 05:32 pm: |
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I have a Mitsubishi 2001 VS50609 and the blue will not line-up on the convergence. It will move left to right but not up or down. Red and green are fine. Any ideas? |
New member Username: Lilsweety
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - 09:33 pm: |
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I have a 50" Mitsubishi rear projection tv that at first the picture would go haywire, all distorted and we would hit the side and the picture would return to normal. This was going on for quite a while and then the red and blue and other colors would mess up and require me to fix them under the "test" option of my tv. Now today I went to turn it on and the green power button lit up and shut itself off. Now the tv won't even come on. Do you have any thoughts as to what could be the problem? It is old, 10 yrs, but hasn't given me any problems in the past. |
Silver Member Username: John_s
Columbus,
Ohio
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| Posted on Thursday, June 29, 2006 - 05:37 am: |
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Debra, please read the first half-dozen or so posts on this thread. |
New member Username: Rogercj
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| Posted on Thursday, July 06, 2006 - 12:49 am: |
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Hey Ligia, The manual says you must wait one minute after powering up your WS55615. That's what the blinking green light may be telling you. I know because I am trying to get my WS55511 to work. It faded to black today; no sound, no picture. When I turn it on, the green light comes on for maybe 3 seconds, then the unit clicks off. Shutting down AC power, waiting a bit, then reapplying it, produces the blinking green light, but after a minute, the set still won't turn on for more than a few seconds. No sound, no picture. My set is only 3 years old. Don't tell me it's dead already! John S or Reinhart: Do you have any thoughts? Tried to do System Reset but the switch (if any) behind the tiny hole doesn't seem to do anything. No blinking green light; nothing. Thanks for any help or advice. |
Gold Member Username: John_s
Columbus,
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| Posted on Thursday, July 06, 2006 - 08:08 am: |
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Roger I wish I had a magic pill for you, but I don't. Judging from the dead Mits I see on this and other threads, I would think most qualified TV techs are familiar with the problem and know what to do. With a 3 year old TV, I would seek help. Surely any part or parts are still available. And I would guess the repair cost would be far less than buying a new TV.
Ironically, my own beloved 18-year-old Mits 35" CRT expired a few days ago (no power). I won it in a sales contest, so I guess it doesn't owe me anything.
I'm still trying to decide what to do with the carcass. |
New member Username: Bmakewood
Manistee,
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| Posted on Monday, July 17, 2006 - 10:58 pm: |
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I have a mitsubishi Model vs-55601 purchased in Oct. of 1997. It was working fine untill I put it in storage for 6 mo. Now when I turn it on it works for about 3 seconds and shuts off. ??? I am very curious what the problem is.
Thank You
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New member Username: Rogercj
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| Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 10:51 am: |
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Hey Mike (and John S), I have a 55511 that had the exact same problem. I hired an in-home TV tech, who diagnosed the problem as a defective convergence chip/circuit (this is a three inch wide Sanyo package with about 50 pins, glued to a heat sink). May have been a latent defect; after de-soldering, he produced a handful of loose pins that were no longer connected to the chip. He replaced the chip and a couple surge control devices, and the TV works like new. Repair cost: $300. |
New member Username: Mlamont
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| Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 08:34 pm: |
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Wow - after reading this post, I'm beginning to think Mitsubishi tv's are something to stay away from... I have a separate post but think this might be the better place. I have a 27" Mitsubishi that has been great for years (early 90's) but no longer have the remote. A recent power outage seemed to reset the tv and I can't get sound. It tells me that the speaker is "off" when I try to adjust the sound. I have a universal remote but it can't access the menu on the the tv (though it does have a menu button on it). I have an input, scan, channel, volume, and AV reset button on the front of the tv but none of these give access to the menu. Does anyone have any suggestions? |
Gold Member Username: John_s
Columbus,
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| Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 09:25 am: |
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"Wow - after reading this post, I'm beginning to think Mitsubishi tv's are something to stay away from..."
Marilyn, there are tons of people posting with problems on Magnavox/RCA/Zenith/etc TVs of the same age as yours. At least yours still works.
You might try a different programming code for Mits. on your universal remote, assuming you still have the code list for it. Maybe you can get the menu function to work that way.
Or you can get almost any replacement remote for Mitsubishi. (Your original remote is not available, I think.) They, unlike other TV manufacturers, have maintained the specific infrared codes for most fuctions from model year to year in my experience. This should work...
http://www.replacementremotes.com/store/productdetailp.cfm?productid=3617&catego ryid=289
You may be able to find a cheaper solution with a little searching. |
New member Username: Mlamont
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| Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 02:18 pm: |
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Thanks, John, for the help. I'll check into a new remote for Mitsubishi. My current remote was very inexpensive and I tossed the codes after I finished setting it. I really appreciate the help. Thank you again. |
New member Username: Discojz
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| Posted on Thursday, August 03, 2006 - 05:24 pm: |
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I have a 57" mitsubishi HD that has a scrambled screen. The picture shows random "blue squares" over 50% of the screen. When I hit the T.V., the scrambling goes away or is diminshed for a few minutes. Is this a solder issue? Is this something that I can fix myself? Thanks. |
New member Username: Aperl
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| Posted on Sunday, August 06, 2006 - 05:03 pm: |
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I have read this whole tread, but I have not read an answer to two posts that I of course I have the same issue.
I just took my 50" Mitsubishi VS-5081 (Feb 1999) out of storage. Everything was fine for 15 minutes, then horizontal roll, then everything went to black. Audio works fine. However, sometimes after letting the tv cool down for an hour I can turn the TV back on and it will work for 5 minutes before going black. Sometimes if I leave the TV on for a couple of hours, a pictur will appear for a short time, then go to black.
Is this a fuse issue?
Is this a heat issue?
Is this an expensive issue?
Anyone have some tips to fix?
Any help would be approeciated so if and when I am talking with a repairman I can hopefully guide him/her to the right issue. |
New member Username: Bsmith901
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| Posted on Friday, August 11, 2006 - 10:56 pm: |
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I bought a new 50" Mitsubishi VS-50607 big screen TV around 1999 after looking at many sets. This brand and model seemed to have the best picture at the time. We'll just after the warranty period, the picture suddenly went out. The set had never been moved from its original spot when delivered. The company only offered to pay parts and I pay labor which was around $350-$400 itself. One of the tubes had leaked coolant onto the main board and both required replacing. Just tonight, the same thing seemed to happen while my daughter was watching TV. This has to be a bad design. I recommend that people do not buy Mitsubishi TV's. |
New member Username: Ilandmdc
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| Posted on Friday, August 25, 2006 - 11:12 am: |
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I own a 46" Mitsubishi TV. I shipped it from Florida to Germany and now it does not have a clear screen. The horizontal setting is messed up and the picture is not clear. |
New member Username: Maggie_r
Connecticut
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| Posted on Thursday, October 12, 2006 - 06:50 pm: |
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Hello. I have a 1995 31" Mitsubishi CS-31303. A couple of weeks ago, it stopped turning on. Actually, when I would press power, it would start to turn on but then would turn off before the screen lit. I called a repair man, but before he could come, someone recommended trying the reset button. After pushing and holding the reset and degauss buttons several times, the tv turned back on and worked fine. This issue recurred twice more, and recovery was successful. However, two days ago the same issue cropped up, and the tv will no longer respond. Any idea what this is, why the degauss and reset buttons wont work anymore, and what I can do to fix it? |
New member Username: Kyle954
Coconutcreek,
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| Posted on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 - 12:58 pm: |
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Hey...i own a 38 inch Mitsubishi Tv and today when i turned it on...the picture was totaly distorted and its as if the whole TV turned into 3D mode...there is a space at the bottem and on the left where the picture curves...any idea what the problem is...? |
New member Username: Grnidcsi
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| Posted on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 - 01:08 am: |
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I have a 45" projection tv purchased in 1994. Just this year the picture started spinning like it has lost its vertical hold. Can you help me adjust this or troubleshoot it? |
New member Username: Rushfreak
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| Posted on Sunday, October 29, 2006 - 05:00 pm: |
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We just purchased a Mitsubishi WD62526 HDTV Projection TV, Manufactured in 2006 about 6 months ago. We purchased from Auction Drop on Ebay. We delivered it (carefully) ourselves. When we turn it on it works perfect for about 9 minutes then shuts off and red status light blinks indications service needed according to manual. We are getting the run around from the auction company, the warranty company AND Mitsubishi and basically they say we are on our own as far as any service. My thoughts are it may be some kind of auto shut off possibly due to a bad electronic component heating up then failing. Any ideas or input would be very welcome! Thanks.. |
New member Username: Kiffrt
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| Posted on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 06:46 pm: |
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Mitsubishi CS-3725C Chacsis WA-C-C25R has a white line across the screen from left to right,,The sound still working How can i fix this?
Thank you. |
New member Username: Braithwaite
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| Posted on Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 03:43 pm: |
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i have a very old misubishi 40 inch rear projection tv (model vs-405r) made in about 1985.
the picture went out, but the sound, and everything else still works (if you connect a monitor to the video output of the tv, the picture on the monitor works fine) however the picture on the main screen is totally dark,
no light from any of the crt's. the unit has ben repaired twice before, once for the convergence
repair kit, another time for the sound, at about $400 each time. i still like the set, but dont want to spend another $500 to fix it, with new hi-definition sets going for about $1000 and up. i feel that its somthing in the hi-voltage area of the set. would like to fix if not to expensive. the fly-back and hi-voltage block are still avalable,
at about $50 total. would that do it? or is thier somthing else that usually fails as well?
the set worked fine, then the next time i turned it on, no picture. no funny smells, or noises. as far as i know, the tv tubes (crt's) are still good.
any help is most appriciated. thanks, adrian |
New member Username: Mbwilson60
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| Posted on Friday, January 12, 2007 - 02:39 pm: |
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I am having a problem with our Mitsubishi WD 2527 wide screen tv. We purchase it in May of 05, its less than 2 years old. The screan has a nasty blue/green haze at the bottom that seems to be spreading upward. The overall brightness of the tv is gone. The repair man that came by to diagnose it said that the 'light engine is defective' and repair costs could be $1700 +/-. Does this sound familiar to |
