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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| built in dvd will only play in black and white | 2/9/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: my toshiba 22dv501b will only play dvds in black and white but will show colour for everything else ... A: I would say the dvd player is defective. If the 22dv501b is still under warranty you should contact ... | ||
| Sony Projection TV | 2/8/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: Have a Sony Projection TV manufactured in 2002 Model: KP-57WS530 Serial # 9209023 H2 230 w 3.3 RA8 ... A: My second guess would be failure of the vertical deflection driver or something like that. The cost ... | ||
| Sony Projection TV | 2/8/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: Have a Sony Projection TV manufactured in 2002 Model: KP-57WS530 Serial # 9209023 H2 230 w 3.3 RA8 ... A: It is quite difficult to give you a specific remedy because there are so many possible causes. Most ... | ||
| Sony KP-53U80 rear projection losing audio intermittently | 2/7/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: I have a KP-53U80 rear projection Sony TV. After the TV is on for about 10-15 mins the sound comes ... A: Sounds like you have an "intermittent" connection somewhere in the audio system. It could be with ... | ||
| Playpak cassette stuck inside a TV/VCR | 2/7/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: My question's about a combo TV/VCR — the Panasonic TV-FM Radio-Ominvision VHS (model PV-C2021; June ... A: This is not an uncommon disaster - not only with Panasonic but other brands. It may require you to ... | ||
| tv question | 2/5/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: model #kV-36fs16 sony wega Trinitarian serial# 9031895 year of TV is a 2000 model i have reset the ... A: This set is old enough that the color control circuitry maybe going bad or the picture tube may be ... | ||
| Sony Televison | 2/5/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: I have an Sony TV that is about 12 years old. the picture has a red and dark tint to it and the ... A: How many flashes does it give before it goes to black or goes off? That could be related to the ... | ||
| no yellow color | 2/5/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: I replaced a broken Verizon set top box today with great difficulty. I had to move the Hitachi ... A: My guess would be the moving around of the set has caused an internal circuit to go bad - but that ... | ||
| pioneer sd-533hd5 projection monitor | 2/4/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: My TV will show the main power is on but when I turn it on it won't do anything. If it does the ... A: There are many possible causes. The most common is from a faulty power supply but failure of the ... | ||
| rear projection issue | 2/4/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: panasonic 2003 model pt56wx33g with ghost like overimage and enhanced reds. your colleague allan ... A: Yes, sounds like it needs a repair of the convergence circuit. Allan Wainwright does not make ... | ||
| fix tv | 2/4/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: The cable connection on the back of the tv,broke off from the little aluminum box inside,can I ... A: Well, it is quite difficult to say for certain without actually seeing what exactly is broken. If it ... | ||
| SONY TV no picture | 2/4/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: I have a rear video projector Sony KP53HS30. One I go to turn it on there is no picture. The ... A: It is a problem related to the main IC chip called the Jungle Chip. It requires further diagnosis ... | ||
| tv | 2/3/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: if i run my tv through sky box it works perfectly,if i run it from ariel on roof it wont stay on ... A: Read through this for a backgrounder: http://www.stevelarkins.freeuk.com/freeview_on_Sky.htm The ... | ||
| philip tv | 2/1/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: I have a Philip projector model 43P8341 It will not stay on keeps going on and off. have to unplug ... A: You can try unplugging it for a longer period of time - at least 4 hours or over night. That might ... | ||
| Syncing 2 Televisions | 1/30/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: My parents just subscribed to ATT Uverse. When on the same station, one TV is about 1.5 ahead of ... A: Woops! You forgot to give the model numbers. It is most likely the difference in circuitry between ... | ||
| rca model m50wh74s | 1/29/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: Turns on hear sound no picture. Removed the bulb not getting any power its not even warm A: No power to the bulb is one thing, but these bulbs burn out regularly and must be replaced from time ... | ||
| Toshiba CF36G55 TV | 1/29/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: Screen content is cut off on the left and right sides of the screen. I don't notice this on the top ... A: If it is just a small black bar on the right and left hand sides it can probably be adjusted. If a ... | ||
| RCA Projection tv | 1/29/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: How do you vertically adjust the picture on an older 52in RCA projection tv? A: The adjustments you are referring to are made in the service mode. You can find out how to get into ... | ||
| LCD 32 inch samsung | 1/29/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: The TV is getting on and off on its own. Kindly advice.Does not look like the timer issue. A: It requires testing by a competent technologist to know for sure. Most of these cases, but not all ... | ||
| tv | 1/28/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: My samsung hlp5063 wx/xaa tv show's apic for 30 mi or so then you can't see the pic but you can hear ... A: Sorry for the delay; out of town for a couple of days. First thought is the lamp needs replaced. ... | ||
| sound problem | 1/27/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: When I turn on tv, I get picture but no sound, until I turn off power surge protector, wait then ... A: You did not tell me how you are connecting the audio to the tv. You are using HDMI? Or component or ... | ||
| Toshiba LCD T.V. | 1/27/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: Just purchased Toshiba LCD 40" T.V. Model Number40BV701B. Every few hours a Box appears on screen ... A: First, try this: Disconnect from the mains and leave it for a couple of hours. They try again to see ... | ||
| Toshiba SB-320 amplifier power capacitor | 1/26/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: I have a slight distortion or hiss occurring at low volume (probably always there, but masked when ... A: Looks like the "source" is where the noise is coming from. You did not say what your source is but ... | ||
| Trintron Sony TV | 1/26/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: Water wave like screen appears While I switch on my TV. After about 5 minutes it's ok. A: Without a model number it is not possible to give you a answer based on its technology. My guess - ... | ||
| Replacement Lamp for Sony KDS-60A3000 | 1/24/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: I have a Sony SXRD Projection TV, model KDS-60A3000. It is roughly 4 years old. Today the lamp ... A: Always appreciate feedback. Good that you found a local supply house! Several years ago Philips ... | ||
| Replacement Lamp for Sony KDS-60A3000 | 1/23/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: I have a Sony SXRD Projection TV, model KDS-60A3000. It is roughly 4 years old. Today the lamp ... A: In rare cases a bulb that has a low resistance filament structure can cause damage to the display ... | ||
| Strange line of dots on tv | 1/23/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: I have a Panasonic TC-P50C2. Two nights ago, a strange line of red and blue dots appeared on the ... A: Have you rescanned the channels? Do you see these dots on other tvs that you have in the house? ... | ||
| Toshiba SB-320 amplifier power capacitor | 1/23/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: I have a slight distortion or hiss occurring at low volume (probably always there, but masked when ... A: As you know this is an "elderly" unit and there is little chance of finding any support or ... | ||
| I want to buy a replacement remote control for my toshiba VCR | 1/23/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: I have lost my remote control for my toshiba VCR model V635UK I e-mailed the toshiba company.They ... A: Toshiba is a well known company and all the universal remotes that I know of will include the ... | ||
| Replacement Lamp for Sony KDS-60A3000 | 1/23/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: I have a Sony SXRD Projection TV, model KDS-60A3000. It is roughly 4 years old. Today the lamp ... A: I recommend you use the Sony authorized replacement lamp. I googled and found a couple of suppliers ... | ||
| Old Zenith Stereo | 1/22/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: I have a Zenith Stereo model: SFH2500RT purchased in 12/12/62. It will not play in manual position. ... A: You are not kidding when you say "old"! Probably a sticky switch or mechanism under the ... | ||
| Clicking Sony receiver | 1/21/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: I was given a older (Sony V444 ES) receiver knowing it had a problem. When I got it home and plugged ... A: The power supply has likely gone into overload or protection mode. The clicking is a relay which ... | ||
| Pioneer VSX-1020-k receiver | 1/21/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: First off all connections (except for the Wii) are HDMI. When I turn the receiver on the input is ... A: The setup procedure is described in chapter 4 of your owners manual. Default settings are explained ... | ||
| losings volume on TV | 1/21/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: I have a Sony Bravia (KDL-32XBR9)TV. Frequently, but not always, the volume on a channel will be ... A: Quite unusual. Are you connected to an external amp/speakers? Or, are you using the internal ... | ||
| TV pixel problem | 1/20/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: I have a Sony Receiver, STR-DH810. Connected to that I have Verizion Fios cable / DVR Sony blu-ray ... A: Many cable systems in America are old physical plants that are constantly being upgraded. They ... | ||
| TV pixel problem | 1/20/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: I have a Sony Receiver, STR-DH810. Connected to that I have Verizion Fios cable / DVR Sony blu-ray ... A: Sounds like you are on the right track. Let me suggest one other check. Since you are in the state ... | ||
| HDCP | 1/20/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: I own a Pioneer PDP-4360HD plasma television with a matching external media box (r06u). It recently ... A: Bypassing the r06u will tell you if the flag is coming from the media device or the r06u won't it? ... | ||
| HDCP | 1/20/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: I own a Pioneer PDP-4360HD plasma television with a matching external media box (r06u). It recently ... A: Yes, I know what it is and that is why I suggested you take it out or bypass it to help determine if ... | ||
| pioneer elite pro610hd | 1/19/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: The tv works fine on cable but when i plug in an external video source the screen looses its vert. ... A: I don't think there are any access points in the on-screen-menu for adjusting vertical hold or roll. ... | ||
| Colour fault on TOSHIBA 32Z17B CRT TV | 1/19/2012 | cleggsan |
| Q: I live in the U.K. (PAL colour standard) have just bought (cheaply) a second hand TOSHIBA widescreen ... A: Is there not a color control and other video adjustments in the on-screen menu? You should be able ... | ||
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Consumer Electronics of all kinds. Audio, esoteric audio systems and components, video, tv. Digital equipment for consumer use. Ham radio and automotive electronics. Note: I give advice on tv repair based on general consumer electronics engineering experience but I am not engaged in actual repair of sets. MAKE SURE YOU GIVE THE MAKE AND MODEL NUMBER AND AGE OF THE SET. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR THE RETURN ANSWER DURING THE NEXT 24 HOURS AS I TRY TO REPLY TO ALL QUESTIONS WITHIN THE SAME DAY IF NOT THE SAME HOUR.
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