Hey Guys, I Bought an AKAI Rear Projection 55" Big Screen TV model PT5598HDI and it worked for a while, until one night I turned the TV off for bed, and the next morning I am stunned to find that my TV has a big bow on the top and bottom, the color is off as well, Here is a pic of what I'm talking about.
Meltexas I ahve the same problem I have tried to contact Samsung, Akai, and have reviewed previous post on this same issue. Mine lasted almost four years. I'll try to keep you posted if I find the solution.
same gig here. I guess I should be fortunate cuz I bought it in July 2004. It's March 2009 and for my lucky St. Patty's Day I get the bow and colorized WTF. The TV has been babied in an entertainment cabinet I customized just for my big screen baby...but for this to happen out of the blue just really sucks. American Idol has started back again and I really want to watch Adam Lambert. I think Circuit City where I bought it went outta biz. I had the extended warranty that xpired like July 2008~so this is really sucking right now. Would America PLEASE bring quality work back home! I'd like to know my $1,500 will last at least 8-10 years without the annoyance of repairs/replacement/shopping.
Ugh...Life.
I had the exact same malfunction occure lastweek. Was working fine....turned it off. The next morning I turned the 65 inche on and found the convergence was off and the picture bowed at top and bottom....1,700.00 bucks gone if I can't locate a repair. Bought 6 yrs ago!!!
My akai pt5598hdi has lost all video, but the sound is fine. HELP!!
Im not a repair tech, but it sounds like the Convergence IC's are bad.
This might have some info that can help. Link
there should be a seperate pc board for the convergence hanging on the chasis of the set,there should be two large black chips that have STK 392-xxx 040 or 010 unplug all wires from it and see if you get any video from the tv then if you do get any colors replace these chips.