Jeff, It sounds like you have the common problem with these. The fluid in the tubes is dirty and needs to be changed. If you aren't a tech., you are asking for trouble if you try to repair yourself. You can get the fluid kit from most parts stores. James P. Daly Jr. 705 Casa Cir. Apt B Copperas Cove, Texas 76522-3971 ---------------------------------------- > Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2006 00:26:06 -0500 > From: zbadone@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > To: techsupport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [techsupport] Philips 50P8341 bluish halo? > > I just acquired a Philips 50P8341 rear projection TV for free. It powers up > fine, > picture has a white/blue ghosting/halo effect around objects. Tried doing > some adjustments > but can not remove this ghosting/halo effect from the picture. > > Anybody have any ideas where to look or what is causing this problem? Is > there a > service manual to be had for this model? I have already found the USER manual > but > this is of limited use. > > I am capable of doing any work on this myself, soldering/desoldering, have > O-scope > and DVM and can read a schematics. First time working on a RP-TV. > > I have also heard from others about a Fluid change? How do I go about > checking this > level? by eye? > > Many thanks. > _________________________________________________________________ Try amazing new 3D maps http://maps.live.com/?wip=51