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SubjectDate AskedExpert

Toshiba DLP cinema series tv11/18/2008Allan Wainwright
  Q: My tv tries to come on but the timer rec light just flashes. When I unplug it and turn it on the ...
  A: sounds like the lamp is bad. we will not know without some testing. but i will try a lamp. Good ...
Samsung Projection TV Model # is PCK5315R11/18/2008Allan Wainwright
  Q: I have a 2000 Samsung Projection TV Model # is PCK5315R. I tried to turn the tv on but all it did ...
  A: sounds like the power supply might be bad. we cannot be sure without some testing in the tv. if you ...
rolling lines on screen11/18/2008cleggsan
  Q: I have a mitsubishi VS-45607 that developed rolling lines on the screen about 2 months ago.They ...
  A: If they are conventional capacitors best way is to buy replacements and put in new ones. Radio ...
Mitsubishi Model#VS-55705 rear projection t.v.11/18/2008Allan Wainwright
  Q: Ours is a Mitsubishi Model#VS-55705 purchased in October 1999. It's a 55" rear projection t.v.. ...
  A: this is a known problem on the signal board. you will need a repairman to fix this issue. a repair ...
DVR in analog11/18/2008cleggsan
  Q: I have an old TV and an equally old VCR that I use only with an external antenna. Yeah, stone ages. ...
  A: Why won't the converter box work for you? It can select the channel you want and it can feed and ...
Wavy pic11/17/2008Allan Wainwright
  Q: i have a rear proj Toshiba model #42H83 five yrs old. When turned on pic is very distorted, wavy ...
  A: this sounds like the hyoer module in the tv is goin bad. it is common on your model. a repair cost ...
sony proj tv11/17/2008cleggsan
  Q: My sony projection tv has a green tint to it, what could the problem be? I believe its a kxd, not ...
  A: It could be fungus growth in the projection tube coolant. Is the picture clean and clear or does it ...
no audio11/17/2008cleggsan
  Q: have a panasonic tv ct27d30b (yr 2000. had to replace HOT and a few bad caps. after doing this ...
  A: Replacing the HOT would have no effect on the audio unless a slip of the soldering iron or ...
sleep timer on universal remotes11/16/2008cleggsan
  Q: i have a magnavox 15mf605t-17 that i lost the original remote control to. I have a magnavox remote ...
  A: Sleep mode is not on the panel; only via the remote. The remote must have a sleep button to work it. ...
CRT- black Screen11/16/2008Allan Wainwright
  Q: and thanks in advance Hitachi 57f59 model year 2006 Have recently come across this TV for sale ...
  A: this is a hard call not a easy model to troubleshoot. if it is a power supply problem then the tv is ...
Panasonic rear projection mod # PT53WX52F11/16/2008Allan Wainwright
  Q: Turned the TV on this evening and had a red,green and blue rainbow along with dual images in red and ...
  A: this is a very common convergence circuit gone bad. you will need a repairman to fix this. a cost ...
Magnavox Big Screen 8P4834-C10111/16/2008Allan Wainwright
  Q: I have a Magnavox Big Screen. It was manufactured in 1998. I recently was made aware how bad the ...
  A: this is the fluid in the tubes going bad. it is a coolant and over time grows a fungus. you will ...
Polaroid LCD/Can't change channel11/16/2008cleggsan
  Q: I can no longer change channel with the remote or with buttons on the side of the TV
  A: The first thing to do in almost all cases of any tv that is not acting correctly is to do a hard ...
Older Magnavox Projection TV11/15/2008cleggsan
  Q: Magnavox rear projection tv with dolby pro logic 50 watts. Can't make out the numbers on back but ...
  A: Older Magnavox stuff can sometimes be found (free downloads) on the Philips web sites. Have you ...
menu screen11/15/2008Allan Wainwright
  Q: 50PF9431D/37 2006 what causes the menu screen to continually pop up by itself. when it comes up i ...
  A: this sounds lie the SSB board in the tv is going bad. the part vost is 400.00 plus 300.00 labor. ...
Mitsubishi WD-5252511/15/2008Allan Wainwright
  Q: Status light is continuously blinking green whether the tv is powered on or off. Only way to turn it ...
  A: this model is well known for this issue. it really needs to have the chassie sent off for a repair ...
Concaved picture on Sony Videpscope11/15/2008Allan Wainwright
  Q: We a Sony Videoscope big screen projection tv. Manuf. Jan 1994 model number KP- 53V15. The picture ...
  A: this is a bad convergence circuit. it is very common. you can do this yourself if you solder well ...
Componet cabinet11/15/2008cleggsan
  Q: I have my TV satellite receiver, 90 watt Marantz receiver cd player, and speaker controller in a 24' ...
  A: I think just a small, quiet fan is sufficient since you keep the doors open during usage. The ...
Hitachi 50VG825 Loss of Sound11/14/2008cleggsan
  Q: I have a 3 yr old 50VG825 that has been wonderful. Picture is perfect, channel surfing fine, but ...
  A: Most often this is the result of someone accidentally switching the audio over to SAP. Correct this ...
ws 55819 mitsubtshi11/13/2008cleggsan
  Q: won't come on,it starts comes on 5 sec then off, before this failure, it came on and warmed up very ...
  A: The convergence circuitry has failed and shut down the system, I think. It is a common failure with ...
Hitachi 51UWX20B11/13/2008cleggsan
  Q: Our picture looks almost bowed and the top has a green and pink sag(almost)in it also the right side ...
  A: I don't know this specific model, but you can google the forums to see if lots of people are ...
TV will not turn on/power light flashing11/12/2008cleggsan
  Q: I have a JVC 62" HDILA tv and the blue power light is flashing and the tv wont come on...any idea ...
  A: There are many possible causes for this as the set has gone into protection mode. The most common ...
PIONEER SD P453P T.V11/12/2008cleggsan
  Q: PIONEER SD P453P the t.v would be turned on and the screen would look like it was sideways, we would ...
  A: The convergence circuit is going bad and will eventually fail completely if it has not done so ...
rca 52" wont turn on11/11/2008cleggsan
  Q: i have a RCA 52" projection TV when it quit it made a hissing noise now when you turn it on it will ...
  A: It could be the flyback. Could be several things. Most common is the main power supply on RCA ...
Hitachi ultravision projection tv11/11/2008Allan Wainwright
  Q: The red color in the projector is not aligned. I tried the MAGIC focus button , but no luck. Is ...
  A: this is the convergence circuit going bad. you need a repairman. a cost will range aorund 400.00 ...
toshiba model tp50h50. 199911/11/2008Allan Wainwright
  Q: I have this tv and believe I cannot get the sleep timer. It stays on all the time and everytime I ...
  A: this sounds like teh convergence circuit in the tv is going bad. it is common on your model. the ...
LG Plasma TV loud crackling when turned on11/10/2008cleggsan
  Q: I just bought an LG Plasma at a roadshow in Singapore. When I first turned it on, it worked ok with ...
  A: Do you have it connected to a receiver surround system? That could be the source of the trouble. ...
HDTV vs Digital11/9/2008cleggsan
  Q: I am considering buying a HDTV. Are digital broadcasts that are required next Feb. the same thing ...
  A: Basically yes, but it is much more complicated than that. There are many versions of HDTV; some are ...
DIGITAL TV11/9/2008cleggsan
  Q: I could really use your help, I recently purchase a Digital converter box and the reception is bad. ...
  A: First, check with the stations to see if they are actually are broadcasting a digital signal. ...
TV Doesn't turn ON11/8/2008cleggsan
  Q: I have Samsung HDTV PCL 545R X/XAA. I was working great untill night and next day morning it didn't ...
  A: If you suspect the power board, just replace it. Cost is cheap. ...
RCA Big Screen no power11/7/2008cleggsan
  Q: When I press the power button on both the tv and the remote, all I get is a very soft click from ...
  A: Sorry, no, it is not the tuner. Most cases such as this it is a power supply going bad. The ...
Over-the-Air Digital TV & RG6 vs. RG5911/7/2008Nagy George
  Q: I am currently installing a rooftop antenna to receive the free over the air digital broadcasts. My ...
  A: Ryan, "Fishing" the cable is totally worth it! But having said that, DVB-terrestrial has much more ...
rac 52" wont come on11/7/2008Allan Wainwright
  Q: i have a rca model no. p52738wk tv i was watching it and it quit. i have checked the fuse in the ...
  A: this model is common for the power supply or the transformer to cause this. a repairman is need to ...
36" sony tv11/7/2008Allan Wainwright
  Q: About 2 months ago my sony TV when you first turned it on in the morning would start flashing (the ...
  A: this is vert common it sounds like the picture tube is getting weak. this will get worse over time ...
VCR not able to record in LP11/7/2008cleggsan
  Q: SIR my old VCR[model no-VC-V50SMK2]lost its remote .now im not able to record in long play.i could ...
  A: This is a Sharp model made for the Russian or Cyrillic markets so I don't know much about it. ...
Possessed TV11/6/2008cleggsan
  Q: Our TV is an RCA SDTV TruFlat Mode 20F424T. We've had severe problems with our TV. I hear from one ...
  A: The main problem you have it is that the set is an RCA. They are not very reliable; pretty much at ...
Mitsubishi ws-6590911/6/2008Allan Wainwright
  Q: TV was working earlier in the day and shut off. When I try to turn it on the green start light comes ...
  A: this set is know for a the convergence circuit to go bad and burn a part in the power supply. a ...
Sony Projection TV, Model KP51WS50011/6/2008cleggsan
  Q: The TV turns on with sound and a picture that is light blue, the TV picture fades to an all blue ...
  A: If you go to: http://www.iwaynet.net/~nesda/SonyBlink.html you find that 8 blinks of the standby ...
I have a 5 year old Sony rear projection,model #KP51WS50011/5/2008cleggsan
  Q: The set turns on with no sound and just a blue screen and will shut off automaticlly.I understand ...
  A: I doubt if it is a problem with the projection tubes, but rather the video board or a power supply ...
hdtv projection monitor11/5/2008cleggsan
  Q: the tv is about 3 years old was working fine last night. when i came home this afternoon it will ...
  A: Depending on the make and model it can mean any of several types of failures. Most common are power ...

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