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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.

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Electrical Engineering; recording, broadcasting, design, international standards, tv and radio theory and practice.

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SubjectDate AskedExpert

Sony Trinitron TV model no. KV-20EXR20 - 199311/20/2009cleggsan
  Q: My Sony KV-20EXR20 is in great working condition and is hooked up to a digital box. "Someone" ...
  A: It is good to know that the advice given is helpful. It is so seldom that any comes back. I ...
1999 zenith 27 inch color tv11/20/2009Allan Wainwright
  Q: I have a color tv and dont have any color just black and white but when I put the menu up on the ...
  A: this might be a bad module in hte tv. i have seen this before. the problem is a repair cost would ...
TV wil not turn on11/19/2009cleggsan
  Q: I have a 13 inch RCA Model E13309 It will not turn on, can hear a clicking noise when you try though ...
  A: The problem that you explained is most often a power supply failure and if the set if a few years ...
Sony Trinitron TV model no. KV-20EXR20 - 199311/19/2009cleggsan
  Q: My Sony KV-20EXR20 is in great working condition and is hooked up to a digital box. "Someone" ...
  A: First, unplug the power cord for 15 or 20 minutes. Then power it up again and make sure you are on ...
Split Screen11/19/2009Rick Montgomery
  Q: I just bought 2 ELECTROHOME, DVD PLAYER WITH VCR, MODEL NUMBER- DVC510E. BOTH MACHINES COME UP WITH ...
  A: Christina, I'm sorry, but I probably have access to only the same 32 page owners manual that you ...
rca 60 in projection tv stops taking comands11/19/2009cleggsan
  Q: I have an RCA 60" projection TV model #p60921, serial# 951451061, service tag# p60921yx2. My TV only ...
  A: The explanation of symptoms is not totally clear to me. Have you tried the remote up close to the ...
Sony kv32xbr45 power supplu11/19/2009Rick Montgomery
  Q: I need a power supply for my Sony kv32xbr45. Where can I purchase one? Thanks, Chuck
  A: Chuck, I'm sorry, but I don't have good news for you. Your Power Supply module comes as a Power ...
power11/19/2009cleggsan
  Q: I have a 06' panisonic 52 plasma. recently started to power down. after a short while we could hear ...
  A: This is most often a failure of the power supply system. It is not user serviceable and you really ...
sony tv11/18/2009cleggsan
  Q: Scc-h53j-a 9012932 kp-46s25 sept 96. Tv makes clicking noise when power turned on. Timer standby ...
  A: Set is getting along in years! It may be at the end of its useful life! In any event, the power ...
No Picture RCA11/18/2009cleggsan
  Q: Model: RCA L46WD22YX11,2 years old I have no picture (black screen). I cannot get any type of ...
  A: These LCD models have virtually no user serviceable parts or systems. In your case the video ...
Zenith 42 Plasma11/18/2009cleggsan
  Q: We have a zenith 42 plasma that was purchased in 2005. recenlty when turned on, seemed to have to ...
  A: Try another reset; only leave it unplugged for at least 20 minutes. This will allow for all the ...
Power not coming on my Sony TV11/18/2009Allan Wainwright
  Q: I have a 1998 Sony Trinitron model # SU- 32FS13. We had a storm a couple of nights ago and now the ...
  A: this might be something simple... like a fuse. i would atleast have it looked at. this is a great ...
Sony Trinitron11/18/2009cleggsan
  Q: I have a 1998 Sony Trinitron model # SU- 32FS13. We had a storm a couple of nights ago and now the ...
  A: Unfortunately there is no uniform failure when lighting strikes! The only way, for sure, to know ...
60 " sony projection11/18/2009Allan Wainwright
  Q: My tv is around 5 yrs old and when I turn it on the picture comes up but then it slowy turns a solid ...
  A: this might be a picture tube going bad. can you send me a few pictures of this so i can see? send to ...
olveia LT27HVX11/17/2009cleggsan
  Q: AFTER MY OLEVIA LT27HVX HAS BEEN ON FOR 20-30 MINS THE PICTURE SUDDENTLY BECOMES VERY ...
  A: The unit probably needs checked at by an authorized Olevia service facility. Sometimes a loose ...
Sony TV11/17/2009cleggsan
  Q: We have a sony tv that the light is blinking 6 times, I understand this is a code for self ...
  A: I must know the model number in order to give you a credible answer; they do not all have the same ...
Sharp Aquos 46" TV-LC-46D62U11/17/2009cleggsan
  Q: Only colors visible on screen are mainly blues and yellows, plus black and white. I've tried ...
  A: This LCD tv has very limited user serviceable parts. One of them is the lamp. I would check that ...
Older Hitachi TV question11/17/2009cleggsan
  Q: I cannot get the PIP to turn off on an older 36 Hitachi TV. (tube) We have no remote to this ...
  A: You must have the remote. Sorry. You may be able to find a universal remote that will do it. Shop ...
Hitachi TV model 27AX1BC menu trouble11/16/2009cleggsan
  Q: When in menu mode, cursor will not move up or down. For example, Air/Cable, I'd like to select Cable ...
  A: I think you must have the proper remote control unit and you push an arrow key to move from one ...
Sony trinitron wont turn on11/16/2009cleggsan
  Q: I have a Sony wega trinitron 32" TV and it worked flawlessly for years. Now when I go to turn it on ...
  A: Oh, this is a very old model and by now has bad power supply. Probably the filter caps are old and ...
Sony trinitron wont turn on11/16/2009cleggsan
  Q: I have a Sony wega trinitron 32" TV and it worked flawlessly for years. Now when I go to turn it on ...
  A: Yes, the nine blinks is a diagnostic code. It means different things for different models. But, it ...
mitsubishi tv11/16/2009cleggsan
  Q: I picked up a tv with no remote. I need to reset the v-chip blocker that blocks R shows.
  A: You must have the remote.. You cannot reset anything without a remote. Try a universal one with all ...
picture size adjustment11/15/2009cleggsan
  Q: How do I adjust picture size on toshiba TV model 42HP6C? Note: the picture was adjusted to fill the ...
  A: I think maybe you mean 42HP66? Is it a plasma based technology? In any event, I suspect the ...
Samsung HLN507W DLP repair11/15/2009cleggsan
  Q: I just replaced the colorwheel in my samsung tvWhen I was done and set it back up, I got check ...
  A: There has been a problem with Samsung color wheels and the lamp housing. They must be seated very ...
Hitachai TV11/15/2009cleggsan
  Q: I have a Hitachi projection tv model 43fdx01b and the colors are bleeding. It looks like it is ...
  A: I fear your set has the convergence disease. The 3-D effect is caused by the failure of one or two ...
Panasonic TH42PZ80U11/15/2009cleggsan
  Q: Has a problem with audio, will go up to about 50%, sounds ok but not very loud. Turn it up any ...
  A: Sounds like, from your description of the symptoms, the amplifier is driving into a short or low ...
sony xbr tv11/14/2009cleggsan
  Q: ANSWER: I don't think this model supported 12 blinks. Try a hard reset. Unplug it for at least 2 ...
  A: Yes, the repair shops generally come to your home with parts and tools and test equipment to do the ...
green color11/14/2009cleggsan
  Q: I have a 54" sony HDTV (1080) unsure of model# but it's little over a year old. The screen is ...
  A: Have you tried making the color adjustments in the on-screen-menu? Or in the service mode (where ...
sony xbr tv11/14/2009cleggsan
  Q:
  A: I don't think this model supported 12 blinks. Try a hard reset. Unplug it for at least 2 or 3 ...
Blinking Power light on Sony KDS 60A200011/14/2009Allan Wainwright
  Q: While watching programming, the screen on my KDS-60A2000 goes black for about 30 seconds and the ...
  A: odds are you have a bad lamp. i would order and replace this first. Good luck :) Let me know if ...
Sylvania superset 1991 question11/13/2009cleggsan
  Q: I was given this 27" TV and would like to use in my basement. When I connect the cable, all I get ...
  A: Go into the on screen menu and set it for cable. Maybe it is currently on antenna input. Also, ...
56 inch zenith distorted picture11/13/2009cleggsan
  Q: i have a 56 inch zenith model number z56z83r TV and the picture is distorted on it was wondering if ...
  A: Distorted picture is a broad explanation. I need to know more what the picture looks like. If you ...
White hoizontal lines11/13/2009cleggsan
  Q: Our Toshiba 27AF44 TV has about 4" of evenly spaced horizontal white lines @ the top of the screen. ...
  A: A set this old is not a good candidate for any expensive repair. This may or may not be expensive. ...
Technics SU-G86 intergrated AV AMP11/13/2009cleggsan
  Q: I have a older am, technics and it has hook-ups for (5) sets of speakers, many MODES from ...
  A: Please check the user/owner manual where you will find the detailed instructions on how to operate ...
Sony Wega Black Screen Problem11/13/2009Allan Wainwright
  Q: While watching TV last night, I switched channels and the TV went black. I can still get the guide ...
  A: sounds like a bad cable box to me. if the tv shows the guide then i would say it working just fine ...
apex tv gone wild11/13/2009Allan Wainwright
  Q: I have an apex LCD HD tv. The sound still works perfect however the screen is black. When the tv is ...
  A: this sounds like a bad lcd panel and cannot be repaired. the repair cost would be more than a new ...
JVC projection tv shuts off repeatedley11/12/2009cleggsan
  Q: JVC model#HD-55G456 55in. projection tv. Screen will go out, power light blinking, can hear the fan ...
  A: JVC lists this as no user serviceable parts except for the projection lamp which is expendable and ...
DARK SPOT ON SCREEN11/12/2009cleggsan
  Q: I HAVE A PANASONIC 45# LCD FLAT SCREEN MODEL #PT-40LC12/PT-45LC12. THE SCREEN HAS A PURPLE SPLOCH IN ...
  A: I know this model has had a bad history regarding the lamp and the housing that the lamp is mounted ...
audio bajo en modular lg11/12/2009cleggsan
  Q: hola compaƱeros mi duda es la siguiente, tengo un modular lg modelo ffh-8900a llego porque no hacia ...
  A: I have a to modulate lg model ffh-8900a I arrive because not toward any funcion in cd change the ci ...
Phillips TV Picture Problem11/12/2009Allan Wainwright
  Q: Our tv picture is "curved" at the bottom....especially noticeable on a channel like CNN. We have ...
  A: this is a bad convergence circuit in the tv. you will need a repairman. a cost will range around ...

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