I bought this TV on Ebay about 6 months ago, probably a bad idea (SONY KP57WS500) and here is the problem. The tv comes on for 30 seconds and then red goes across the screen ending with all red. The picture goes blank and turns off. I have entered the diagnostic screen and there is a 1 next to (5 AKB) and a 1 next to (8 HV). The red light blinks 8 times. Any ideas? Should I buy a new TV? Any info would be greatly appreciated. THANKS
Try first to reduce the red screen. if that does not work, It sounds like you may have a bad picture tube, the red one to be specific. Good Luck.
I know it sounds stupid but what is the best way to try and reduce the red screen. The controls are behind the speaker grill correct? Thanks for the help!
Your going to have to turn the red screen control down. And yes they are located behind the speaker grill.
I turned the red SCREEN button to the right DOWN I think and the TV started popping, even started to smell. I turned the TV back on and it is still flashing red after 30 seconds and turning off. I really appreciate your help!
THANKS
To the right is up! To the left is down.. Remember?, left is loosy and righty is tighty!
Well, if the red CRT is toast, the good news is that the CRT is still available. The RED one is the only one still around from Sony. Cost: $200.
Dan
Thanks a lot guys, it is nice to get free advice. I'm going to take the tv to a local tech and have them replace the crt. I'll let them know what you guys have said and that if the red flashes then it probably is the red CRT. I would like to try myself but I have read other threads and noticed that you guys said it can be difficult. Thanks a lot.
i have insignia plasma tv pdp50 this is the model the problem i have a dark image