| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| Sharp Aquos 42 inch | 7/25/2008 | cleggsan |
Q: Sharp Aquos 42 inch has just developed pink and green horizontal lines in HD. This only occurs on ...
A: This can be a grounding problem. Common with many newer digital capable models. See this forum ...
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| DVD player not playing burned DVDs | 7/25/2008 | cleggsan |
Q: I have a Toshiba tv/vcr/dvd combo. If I burn a dvd on MS dvd maker, the player plays it. If I burn ...
A: Yes, I know. Unfortunately, there is not universal compatibility among recorders, players and ...
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| panasonic tv | 7/25/2008 | Allan Wainwright |
Q: Turned my 32" panasonic tv on this morning and have a round 'rainbow' on my screen. Ckd. my ...
A: this is a degaussing circuit gone bad. should be a minor repair. i am sending two web sites that ...
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| dvd plays sound but not video | 7/24/2008 | cleggsan |
Q: Greetings! We have had this problem before but unfortunately, my husband is out of town and he fixed ...
A: I think you should consult the owners manual that comes with the unit. The detailed operation of ...
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| Panasonic LCD | 7/23/2008 | cleggsan |
Q: PT-50LCX63 Panasonic TV While in operation and working fine I heard the same "rrrrump" sounds as if ...
A: No, dust and grime build up does not usually cause malfunctions - unless it is really severe. ...
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| magnavox FP5230W104 | 7/23/2008 | cleggsan |
Q: How can I get a manual for this model? I think my convergence is off and I wanted to know how to ...
A: Too late now, but when you purchase any electronic product you should alway keep the owners manual. ...
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| projection t.v. | 7/22/2008 | cleggsan |
Q: I have a 2001 magnanvox 60 inch projection t.v..Everything that has a white color to it. For ...
A: The convergence is off. Study your manual on how to set the convergence. Some of the newer Maggies ...
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| Blinking yellow light on Toshiba 65" DLP | 7/22/2008 | Allan Wainwright |
Q: i have a 65"DLP HDTV from toshiba model number 65HM167 2007 - i am asking for info, i switched to ...
A: this is very common. your seine module is bad in the tv. this is like a computer board. the part ...
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| dvd player no color | 7/22/2008 | Nagy George |
Q: Had a rf modulator hooked up to older GE tv for dvd player and it worked ok. Tried hooking it up to ...
A: It might or might not be curable I suspect it has to do with the color system compatability of your ...
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| Panasonic T.V | 7/21/2008 | cleggsan |
Q: I have a panasonic T.V. that takes 5 clicks with the remote, or button on T.V., to turn on. Is there ...
A: It probably needs service - or soon will. When it does not turn on with one "click" it usually ...
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| Magnavox TV Problem | 7/21/2008 | cleggsan |
Q: A very elderly friend has a Magnavox 27MT3305/17 television that she purchased about three years ...
A: Based on your description I would say with total confidence the problem is related to the vertical ...
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| RCA MODEL P46924 | 7/20/2008 | cleggsan |
Q: TV BLINKS ON AND OFF, PICTURE WAS PERFECT BEFORE, SOMETIMES GET A GLIMPSE OF THE PICTURE, IT LOOKS ...
A: Is the unit getting old (like over 6 or 7 years)? ONE: If the set is getting old it could be one ...
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| Hitachi 43FDX01B Projection TV | 7/19/2008 | cleggsan |
Q: Had a power outage tv came on for a minute went off and now there is a clicking sound power button ...
A: Unplug the power cord for a full 4 hours to let it rest and reset. When you plug it back in it may ...
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| no picture for 2 to 3 hours after starting tv | 7/19/2008 | cleggsan |
Q: I have a 20 inch sony trinitron which is 10 years old. For the past 6 months the picture is taking ...
A: There are several possible causes. The most common would be the flyback transformer and/or the ...
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| panasonic ct 32g8g | 7/18/2008 | cleggsan |
Q: I cannot adjust the picutre brightness when i try to adjust it say the picture mode is locked go to ...
A: There are two problems you have brought to my attention: ONE: The lock is explained in the manual. ...
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| Sanyo DS25430 | 7/18/2008 | cleggsan |
Q: When I turn this tv on it has a buzzing sound. Sometimes it is up to a minute. Once this goes away ...
A: It might be a vibration caused by the degaussing coil. This coil comes on each time the set is ...
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| Samsung 60" inch TV | 7/17/2008 | cleggsan |
Q: My TV goes on and then a short time later shuts off, both green lights and red temp lights are ...
A: I assume it a RPTV? (And not an LCD or Plasma set). The high voltage has failed and needs ...
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| big screen is kaput.......help! | 7/17/2008 | cleggsan |
Q: We have a Mitsubishi VS-60601 that we purchased in 1998. It has been a fantastic television. The ...
A: Ah, remember the days when we thought 21" was a big one? The thumping sound is a tell tale sign: ...
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| 56 inc panasonic rear projection | 7/17/2008 | Allan Wainwright |
Q: i have a 56 inch Panasonic rear projection. when i was watching it, it just went blank. i tried ...
A: the convergence circuit is the most common problem on your model to go bad and cause this. you will ...
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| Mitsubishi 52725 blinking power light | 7/16/2008 | Allan Wainwright |
Q: I have a fast blinking power light (green) that came on after turning off the tv last nite. Now the ...
A: the lamp will not do this. i can tell you this is a bad DM module and in most cases the board must ...
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| Maxent MX 42 VM10 | 7/16/2008 | cleggsan |
Q: No picture on 3yr old Maxent MX 42 VM10. TV worked fine-now can hear sound but no picture-not even ...
A: The usual failure when the audio is still working is loss voltage to the video display drivers or a ...
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| TV stuck on "video" mode! | 7/16/2008 | cleggsan |
Q: Please help me! My tv is stuck on video mode with the blue screen and everything! my universal ...
A: It is a nice analog set and was not too expensive when new. Sanyo is a very reliable product as ...
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| cracked lcd | 7/15/2008 | cleggsan |
Q: my friend gave me a lg 32 inch lcd tv with a cracked screen but everything else works on it. the ...
A: This set has a tft lcd panel display. It is composed of many layers and it depends on what layers ...
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| problems with Sony rear projection tv | 7/15/2008 | Allan Wainwright |
Q: I have a Sony 51 inch projection tv that was manufactured in June 2002,Model# KP-51HW40. I think I ...
A: this model is know for bad picture tubes. a cost to have one replaced will range around 600.00. the ...
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| Hitachi Ultravision 50VG825 | 7/14/2008 | cleggsan |
Q: I bought this TV in Oct 05, I replaced the Lamp assembly due to it went out. Since I replaced the ...
A: There are many things that could cause the picture problems you described. The lamp was my first ...
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| Hitachi Ultravision 50VG825 | 7/14/2008 | cleggsan |
Q: I bought this TV in Oct 05, I replaced the Lamp assembly due to it went out. Since I replaced the ...
A: See pages 89 - 92 of the owners manual on how to service the LCD lamp assembly. The lamp must be ...
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| Philips DVD 740VR; VCR stuck in the VCR Player | 7/13/2008 | cleggsan |
Q: I have a Philips DVD 740VR that has provided good service for several years until this week when a ...
A: Try a hard reset first. Just unplug the power cord for 1/2 hour then plug it back in. This will ...
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| PVDF2704 Panasonic Combo | 7/13/2008 | cleggsan |
Q: The following question was given 2 years ago, and I was wondering if someone had an answer now that ...
A: Did the player work properly before? And, did it fail suddenly or slowly over time? Will it play ...
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| Hitachi convergence??? | 7/12/2008 | Allan Wainwright |
Q: We have had this Hitachi 57F500 1080i tv for about 4 years. Just recently the picture started to ...
A: i would replace both chips. they work together and both should be changed at the same time. you ...
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| RCA 36" | 7/12/2008 | cleggsan |
Q: Have a RCA 36" Entertainment Series constructed in 1999. Occasionally the screen shows a green ...
A: It seems to be a problem in the synch separator and vertical blanking retrace circuitry. It may be ...
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| Hitachi 57F500 | 7/12/2008 | cleggsan |
Q: We have had this 1080i tv for about 4 years. Just recently the picture started to give a red outline ...
A: Yes, the convergence circuit has gone bad. It requires 2 IC to be replaced. They are mostly the ...
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| Sony STR-SE501 dreaded buzzing | 7/11/2008 | cleggsan |
Q: I've read many posts on this topic but I couldn't find one that did what mine does. I'll try to ...
A: Oh, but it is much easier than that. Electrolytic capacitors are mounted in tubular cans and are ...
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| sony video cassette recorder SLV-EZ70 | 7/10/2008 | cleggsan |
Q: Our display has disappeared and the manual does not state how to fix it?
A: It's an old set. Intended for down-under market. The cost of repair - if they have parts available ...
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| Sony STR-SE501 dreaded buzzing | 7/10/2008 | cleggsan |
Q: I've read many posts on this topic but I couldn't find one that did what mine does. I'll try to ...
A: Let me make sure: The buzz is there even when there are no input connections of any kind? Right? ...
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| PLASMA REPAIR | 7/10/2008 | Allan Wainwright |
Q: MY 50 IN. VIZIO PLASMA TV WOULD NOT POWER ON AFTER LIGHTNING APPARENTLY HIT OUTSIDE MY HOME. I HAD ...
A: in some cases it will just blow a fuse. in other cases it will take out the power supply. a repair ...
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| TV Sony trinitron 32 in | 7/10/2008 | Allan Wainwright |
Q: Everytime I turn my TV on it blinks for several minutes before working normally the picture and ...
A: i am sorry to say this is common on sony tv`s. the picture rube in your tv is going bad. over time ...
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| VCR Audio problem | 7/9/2008 | cleggsan |
Q: I have a Scott video player. It was working fine all day. Now it plays the tape, video is fine, ...
A: Please check the audio settings on the menu setup screen. Also, check the audio output cables from ...
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| 42" LCD | 7/9/2008 | cleggsan |
Q: I have a 42" LG LCD Model# LG42LP1D-UA It has no picture and when I turn it on the green light ( on ...
A: I think this set may need an upgrade; check your serial number and manufactured date on the sticker ...
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| Samsung 54" Projection T.V. | 7/8/2008 | cleggsan |
Q: Model # PCL545R Picture comes in, however the color is all wrong. The main colors are red and green. ...
A: Based on your description I would say that the cooling liquids have become contaminated and need to ...
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| RCA Projection 55" Blue/Green/Red | 7/8/2008 | cleggsan |
Q: I have an RCA projection TV (M/N P56812BL Chassis: PTK195AP) and recently the picture has a nasty ...
A: The convergence circuitry in your set has gone bad and needs repair. It is quite involved and ...
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