| Subject | Date Asked |
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| RCA TV no picture, has sound. | 11/22/2009 |
Q: I have an RCA 27'' TV and the video just goes to snow. I used to fixed this by reflowing the solder ...
A: Joel, I don't know where to start either. You have omitted the one thing I need to provide any ...
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| honeywell flat screen tv | 11/22/2009 |
Q: I have a Honeywell 42" Class 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV, MT-HWJCT42B3AB 90 days old. was working ...
A: Mike, I would have to say that you have a very high probability of having a power supply problem. ...
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| Pioneer SA 8500 | 11/21/2009 |
Q: I just purchased a SA 8500 amp and hooked it up and the output sound is terrible. Really distorted ...
A: OK Tom, This is now suggesting more of a Power Supply problem then the noisy controls I had ...
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| Pioneer SA 8500 | 11/21/2009 |
Q: I just purchased a SA 8500 amp and hooked it up and the output sound is terrible. Really distorted ...
A: Tom, Looks like I will need to go to my warehouse and dig through the Pioneer manuals. What you ...
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| dvd v4600 | 11/21/2009 |
Q: Our samsung dvd-v4600 combo died last night, no lights, no channels, time etc. Tried plugging in ...
A: Chuck, You will have to open and check it. I suspect that if the fuse is blown, it will have ...
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| Sony Trinitron TV Locked | 11/21/2009 |
Q: I have a sony Trinitron TV, made in Malasia, SN 1527-194. I was away fo a job and when i got back ...
A: Stacy-Ann, You have given me information that I cannot use. I need the model number. The model ...
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| Sony Trinitron TV Locked | 11/21/2009 |
Q: I have a sony Trinitron TV, made in Malasia, SN 1527-194. I was away fo a job and when i got back ...
A: Stacy-Ann, I would like to assist you, and probably can, but you have left off the one crucial ...
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| dvd v4600 | 11/21/2009 |
Q: Our samsung dvd-v4600 combo died last night, no lights, no channels, time etc. Tried plugging in ...
A: Chuck, I have had 4 of this model in my Service Center. All 4 had the suffix "C" though, and 3 of ...
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| Pioneer SA 8500 | 11/21/2009 |
Q: I just purchased a SA 8500 amp and hooked it up and the output sound is terrible. Really distorted ...
A: Tom, You're working on a very old amplifier. If I even still have the manual for this set, it ...
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| Philips television power light flashing w/no picture | 11/20/2009 |
Q: My television is flashing 3 lights, 2 lights then one longer light then repeats again. I am getting ...
A: Jennifer, I can not provide a specific answer. As my profile reflects, I need a specific model ...
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| 2003 Ford Windstar VCR Entert. System | 11/20/2009 |
Q: I just bought a used 03 Windstar. The screen works and the movie comes on but there is lines running ...
A: Dee, You did not provide me with enough information for me to give you specific answers. As my ...
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| Acer LCD television | 11/20/2009 |
Q: I have a squiggly line about 3 mm thick and about halfway down the right hand of the screen which ...
A: Jo-Anne, Unfortunately none of the 3 Computer Companies that also make TV's, Dell, Gateway and ...
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| color setting in panasonic 15c tv | 11/20/2009 |
Q: which is the best mode "PAL" or "AUTOMATIC" for panasonic 15c model? wht is function of Y,G,B,R ...
A: Nibedita, As my profile reflects, I can only assist with questions on sets made for sale in the ...
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| Sony Trinitron Wega KV-27FS120 | 11/20/2009 |
Q: About two days ago my tv started turning itself off. Standby light flashes twice, then sometimes it ...
A: Brandy, Thank you for including the model number. The one problem related to shutting off that I ...
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| 1997 Sharp 27H-S60 27" | 11/19/2009 |
Q: I have had this TV since new, purchased in 1997. In the last few months, it has become very static-y ...
A: Angela, Yes, it probably is. It sounds as if you have a common problem of bad electrolytic ...
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| T.V. REPAIR | 11/19/2009 |
Q: I HAVE A TOSHIBA CF32C50 TV. I HAVE 2 QUESTIONS. Q#1.PICTURE WORKS FINE..BUT ONLY IN "BLACK AND ...
A: Dennis, The color problem intrigues me and makes me think that the color level is just turned ...
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| Split Screen | 11/19/2009 |
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 ...
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| Sony kv32xbr45 power supplu | 11/19/2009 |
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 ...
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| black box on screen | 11/10/2009 |
Q: When ever we watch regular t.v the black box comes on and we can't figure out how to get rid of it. ...
A: Jeanne, It's probably a very quick, easy fix. It sounds to me like you are in one of the TEXT ...
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| No picture | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I think i have all the right cables hooked up and I have sound but no picture. The cables are ...
A: Brett, I can't advise you without some information on what you are trying to hook up, and if any ...
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| problem with the tv | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I have a hitachi tv that i think is a projector screen, and when you turn it off, the cooling fan ...
A: Gabe, I cannot give you a definitive answer because you have left out the one thing I need to do ...
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| TV problems | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I have a Sony LCD TV, model number KDF-42WE655. When I turned on the TV this morning the green light ...
A: Shawnkiea, OK, 3 blinks in this model is an error that the lamp cover is not activating the lamp ...
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| JVC HR-S4700 VCR REPAIR | 11/9/2009 |
Q: Rick, Thankyou for all the info you have supplied to me concerning the JVC HR-S4700 machine that I ...
A: Rod, I do not understand your terminology with "lever off the old pulley belt". I am familiar ...
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| vizio gone bad how to fix | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I have a vw26lhdtv20f Vizio that has died , I think I need a main board where can i buy one cheap or ...
A: Gary, I contacted my Vizio tech rep, and he advised that he would start with the power supply, ...
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| TV problems | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I have a Sony LCD TV, model number KDF-42WE655. When I turned on the TV this morning the green light ...
A: Shawnkiea, Most likely you will need a Service Center. You have given me only half the ...
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| CROSLEY CP5440 | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I NEED TO REPLACE THE 2 FRONT SCREENS ON MY CROSLEY 56" TV. IT IS A 1996 MODEL. IS IT POSSIBLE TO ...
A: Jason, As my profile reflects, I do not work on projection TV's at all, and therefore don not ...
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| polaroid tv set troubleshooting | 11/9/2009 |
Q: The polaroid tv set bought 2 years ago has recently started to make a high-pitched sound and no ...
A: Doris, This is usually an easy repair involving 2 1000 MFD electrolytic capacitors that vent due ...
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| vizio gone bad how to fix | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I have a vw26lhdtv20f Vizio that has died , I think I need a main board where can i buy one cheap or ...
A: Gary, All I do is offer assistance. I do not have parts to sell you. You are on your own so far ...
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| sony wide screen | 11/8/2009 |
Q: What is causing an arc of blue green red lines on the screen all the time? THe lines start out from ...
A: Lou, I have explained what the problem is, but without knowing what components are needed for ...
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| remote control of a Quasar VH-434-K | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I have a Quasar VCR (model number: VH-434-K) and the remote control seem broken (I can not use the ...
A: Nada, The original Panasonic/Quasar remote control for your VCR has long since been discontinued, ...
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| vizio gone bad how to fix | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I have a vw26lhdtv20f Vizio that has died , I think I need a main board where can i buy one cheap or ...
A: Gary, You actually have 3 possibilities. The Main Board is one, but usually if the Main Board is ...
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| Sanyo 37 1/2 inch | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 37 1/2 inch Sanyo. It was working great and lightening hit somewhere close to my house, did ...
A: Ginger, Lightning damage, power surge damage, and physical damage are the 3 most difficult types ...
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| Toshiba 51H84 followup | 11/8/2009 |
Q: But, does the thumping sound stop when the volume is reduced to zero? IF NO: The problem may be ...
A: Lee, I wish you had followed up with me from the original question. I was unable to locate it in ...
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| mitsubishi cs-35303 | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I have a mitsubishi cs-35303 1995 era 36 inch and all at once the picture turned red and a soft or ...
A: Mike, I hope your experience with your Service Center is a good one. I want you to evaluate the ...
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| Toshiba TV | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I have a Toshiba 61A61 projection TV thats about 8 years old. It will not respond to any remote. I ...
A: John, As my profile reflects, I do not work on projection TV's, but I may be able to advise you ...
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| mitsubishi cs-35303 | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I have a mitsubishi cs-35303 1995 era 36 inch and all at once the picture turned red and a soft or ...
A: Mike, This will either be a picture tube or a picture tube drive circuit. It will require ...
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| sony wide screen | 11/7/2009 |
Q: What is causing an arc of blue green red lines on the screen all the time? THe lines start out from ...
A: Lou, As my profile reflects, I do not work on projection TV's. However, the problem you are ...
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| Sony Trinitron picture went black | 11/7/2009 |
Q: My 1998 Trinitron, KV-27V22, went black. Occasionally when you turn it on, the picture will come on ...
A: Dave, A word of advice/caution. IF you have the means, TRY resoldering the IC BEFORE you replace ...
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| sharp tv repair | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 1999 sharp, the model # is 13VT-L100. It only gets 20 channels of the 70 that i should get. ...
A: Harry, I will need more information in order to help you. What is your signal source (cable, ...
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| Power supply replacment | 11/6/2009 |
Q: I TOOK MY 50'' PLASMA TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THEY SAID MY POWER SUPPLY WAS BOD.THEY CHARGE ME AROUND ...
A: Ivan, Let me begin by thanking you for supplying the model number AND power supply part number. I ...
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| digital converter box | 11/6/2009 |
Q: i have an extra tv not hooked up to to my dish network. if i buy a digital converter box: 1. Are ...
A: The digital converter boxes come in more types than most people realize. Allow me to answer your ...
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| Sony Trinitron picture went black | 11/6/2009 |
Q: My 1998 Trinitron, KV-27V22, went black. Occasionally when you turn it on, the picture will come on ...
A: Dave, let me begin by thanking you for supplying the model number. I wish every inquiry had it ...
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| wrong fuse in a TV | 11/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 40 inch lcd Sanyo tv. The tv had a faultly power circit when it was returned from the ...
A: Liam, I would like to help you, but as my profile reflects, I only have access to models sold ...
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| static | 11/6/2009 |
Q: What can i do to stop the static in my stereo speakers ,when i turn the volume up?.....*pioneer ...
A: Well that depends on some specifics that you did not provide. Is the static a constant that appears ...
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| panasonic tv/vcr model pv-m2043 | 11/6/2009 |
Q: I was just given a 1994 panasonic tv/vcr model pv-m2043. The remote has been lost. I bought a ...
A: Ronald, You STILL have not told me if the set is working properly except for the remote control, ...
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| sony audio/video control center | 11/5/2009 |
Q: rick, i have a sony audio/video center str-d915. was using it as normal and suddenly all sound ...
A: Wind, You have a somewhat older Sony Receiver. I would suspect that your main 8 amp fuses are ...
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| panasonic tv/vcr model pv-m2043 | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I was just given a 1994 panasonic tv/vcr model pv-m2043. The remote has been lost. I bought a ...
A: Ronald, I'm not sure if you have more than one problem or not. The green power LED is supposed to ...
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| Rolling line on tv screen | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I have a Panasonic model CT-27D11DE which I bought new in December 2001. Lately a line rolls up ...
A: Mike, YES, contact your cable provider for several reasons. First, because of the results of the ...
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| Samsung HT-DM150 | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a 26" Dynex HD flat panel TV. I have hooked up a VCR and DVD player directly ...
A: Kim, The model number you provided is not for a Dynex TV, but for a Samsung Home Theater System. ...
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| Philips 9p5544c102 solid green power led but no audio/video | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I'm sorry to ask another TV related question. Perhaps you can point me in the right direction. I ...
A: Scott, I'm sorry, but I just don't work on projection TV's at all. Any advice I have given has ...
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| Rolling line on tv screen | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I have a Panasonic model CT-27D11DE which I bought new in December 2001. Lately a line rolls up ...
A: Mike, It's too bad that you don't have the equipment or technical knowledge. This sounds like ...
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| Rolling line on tv screen | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I have a Panasonic model CT-27D11DE which I bought new in December 2001. Lately a line rolls up ...
A: Mike, I will need a little more specific information from you before I can begin to advise you. ...
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| Mitsubishi WD-62525 Screen | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I have a Mitsubishi WD-62525 62" Screen TV and while playing Wii, the Wii remote slipped out of my ...
A: Brittany, I'm sorry, but the outer screen, or Fresnil Screen, part # 491P173020 has been ...
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| Hitachi TV | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 50" Hitachi Plasma TV model 50V500 and when I turn it on it cuts off and the temp light ...
A: Alan, You are mistaken. All Hitachi Plasma TV's have a model number that begins with "P". Your ...
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| Sanyo CLT1554 LCD TV | 11/3/2009 |
Q: Our TV just keeps turning off and on, it will not stay on, any suggestions? Thanks
A: Chris, This is a discontinued model. It was primarily sold at Walmart for under $200 and has only ...
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| VCR/DVD player | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I have a Zenith Model XBV713 DVD player & Video Cassette recorder. I purchased it November 2007. ...
A: Karen, I have not seen this model in our Service Center, but normally when a tape runs fast, it ...
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| no video just audio | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I have elderly relatives with a older 32"flat screen (large tv not lcd or plasma)and the video quit ...
A: Marg, I would like to try to help you, but you have omitted the one thing that I would need in ...
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| volume control knob | 11/3/2009 |
Q: when i turn the volume up it seems to just go from 48 to 50 and wont go down or up and when it does ...
A: Shane, I would like to help you, but you have given absolutely nothing to go on. I would have to ...
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| Philips 60pp920217f | 11/2/2009 |
Q: My husband and I just got this tv from a neighbor, but we were told a bulb went out. The problem is ...
A: Tiffany, Yes, STK392-120 are the convergence drive IC's in your set. If you attempt this ...
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| Sanyo Tv | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I can not get sound on DP26649 model. I have only had this tv since June. the volum reads on ...
A: Linda, I am not convinced that you have a problem with the TV. That is why I asked you if ...
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| zenith tv | 11/2/2009 |
Q: model B27A76R 2003 TV standard tube tv on swivel. I broke of the coaxial input cable jack on back ...
A: Mark, You have made 2 mistakes. The first was trying to resolder the RF connector. Zenith tuners ...
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| Hitachi 46" rear projection TV | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 year old 46" rear projection Hitachi model 46FS500 that was working fine and suddenly ...
A: Doryta, As my profile reflects, I do not work on projection TV's, but I do know what is going on ...
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| Sony kv-27s42 tv | 11/2/2009 |
Q: standby lite on front of unit flashes 4 times and then repeats. TV does not turn on. This is a Sony ...
A: Robert, The 4 blink error code refers to a loss of vertical deflection. The failure could have ...
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| Philips 60pp920217f | 11/2/2009 |
Q: My husband and I just got this tv from a neighbor, but we were told a bulb went out. The problem is ...
A: Tiffany, Let me start by reminding you that this is a projection TV, and as I stated in my ...
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| DVD/VCR combo, VCR works, DVD doesn't | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I hope you will be able to help me with this. I have a venturer Rts2628v. It's a DVD VCR combo, and ...
A: Kat, Venturer is a very low end brand. It is not supported with parts or service information. But ...
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| Sansui VRDVD4000B | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I have lost the remote to this unit. How can i control the menu from the front panel. I am trying ...
A: Donna, You can't. You will have to have the remote control. There is a replacement on ...
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| Sony Projection Television | 11/1/2009 |
Q: I have a Sony Projection TV, that has Flash Focus and Convergence features. Unfortunately, Sunday my ...
A: Florence, Although as my profile reflects, I do not work on projection TV's at all, but yes, I do ...
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| muffled sound on one cannel on amp | 11/1/2009 |
Q: I have a sansu AU-717 amp that I've noticed now that one side the sound comes out muffled at all ...
A: Julio, You are correct about the age, and Sansui has been out of business since the early '90's. ...
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| vcr dvd player | 11/1/2009 |
Q: Just got Mitsubishi 52' tv HD1080 and tv is on but cant get vcr dvd player to work
A: Dawn, I would like to help you, but you have given me nothing to look into. First, if you feel ...
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| CC | 10/31/2009 |
Q: I cant get rid of closecaption on my tv,any ideas? ANSWER: Bill, There is an excellent ...
A: Bill, I could find nothing under the model you specified, but looking at variations of the model ...
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| CC | 10/31/2009 |
Q: I cant get rid of closecaption on my tv,any ideas?
A: Bill, There is an excellent possibility that I can help you, but there are at least as many ...
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| Panasonic CT-36HX41 turning set on problem | 10/31/2009 |
Q: when powering Panasonic CT-36HX41 set on, the set will immediately turn off again.........thank you.
A: Karin, I have seen multiple failures of the Horizontal Output Transistor, and Flyback Transformer ...
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| philips model #42pf7321d37 | 10/30/2009 |
Q: our television had been working fine until today....we tried to turn it on and the green light came ...
A: Kelly, No, unfortunately not. In today's Plasma TV's such as yours, once you reach a condition in ...
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| crackling / tracking sound on left and right audio | 10/29/2009 |
Q: Rick, I am using a JVC HR-S4700 SVHS VCR which works great with JVC SVHS PRO E240 Tapes. Last ...
A: Rod, As I told you in my last reply, I am out of suggestions for you without having the VCR in ...
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| Sanyo Tv | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I can not get sound on DP26649 model. I have only had this tv since June. the volum reads on ...
A: Linda, The DP26649 has A/V inputs. Do you have audio with a DVD or video game? Have you ever used ...
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| Kenwood Eleven | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I have a Kenwood Eleven receiver. When in MONO mode, audio is heard in both the left and right ...
A: Kent, You will have to scrounge. Find a scrap unit that is a similar model. I would have been ...
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| Panasonic 25" TV picture problem | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I have a Panasonic 25" TV about 7years old (bought new back in 2002). Some 6months ago, I ...
A: Martin, I can't provide you with specifics because you did not provide me with a model number to ...
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| Kenwood Eleven | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I have a Kenwood Eleven receiver. When in MONO mode, audio is heard in both the left and right ...
A: Kent, I'm the only one around for about 120 miles that still works on these. I love the old ...
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| apex rear projection tv | 10/28/2009 |
Q: leaving our TV on with no picture by accident our TV now displays a double image in blue and ...
A: From your description, you do have a convergence problem. In your set you have 3 picture tubes, red, ...
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| AV numbers sorting? | 10/28/2009 |
Q: I will get straight to the point if that's ok. I have a 1 year old Sony 40" LCD TV, yesterday I ...
A: Don, I have read through your question several times, and am just not totally clear about your ...
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| Quasar tv/vcr combo model VV-1318W | 10/28/2009 |
Q: My tv has a huge black screen covering the picture. When I change the channel it does not appear ...
A: Rest easy, I think you just have the set in CLOSED CAPTION TEXT MODE. Get your remote control, turn ...
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| Panasonic 37" plasma tv, no sound | 10/28/2009 |
Q: Rick- I have a Panasonic 37" plasma tv, a couple of years old. Was working fine, then all of a ...
A: Eric, Limited help. You did not provide me with a model number to do specific research. I would ...
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| storing tv | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I work at a storage place in Wisconsin and customers always ask if it safe to store their big screen ...
A: Nancy, It is less unsafe. Climate controlled means that there is less variation and less ...
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| toshiba 36A41 | 10/27/2009 |
Q: My TV appears to be almost black and white, I have shades of blue and yellow. What could be the ...
A: Ron, I was looking for a few answers that were different then what you came back to me with. I ...
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| storing tv | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I work at a storage place in Wisconsin and customers always ask if it safe to store their big screen ...
A: Nancy, I can't thank you enough for asking this question. I see far too many sets that I have to ...
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| pioneer receiver sx-535 | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I have a pioneer receiver sx-535 which on both speaker channels A and B the left channel is making a ...
A: Joe, This receiver dates back to the '70's. It is one of Pioneer's low power receivers, but being ...
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| Zennith tv bright white line horizontally across center | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 42" zennith television, there was a loud pop outside and then the power shut off for the ...
A: Dean, A bright horizontal line across the screen means you have lost vertical deflection. To ...
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| crackling / tracking sound on left and right audio | 10/26/2009 |
Q: Rick, I am using a JVC HR-S4700 SVHS VCR which works great with JVC SVHS PRO E240 Tapes. Last ...
A: Rod, With regard to the audio fading in after 20 minutes, this will either be a power supply ...
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| Yamaha HTR-5750 Remote control | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I'm just finishing setting up a home theatre and matched my Yamaha receiver with a new Pioneer Elite ...
A: Dave, Lets take it one step at a time. First, lets assure your remote control is putting out a ...
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| SV 2000 video cassette recorder / dvd player | 10/26/2009 |
Q: My problem is that when I put a DVD in it won't play. On the TV screen it shows the DVD icon with ...
A: Craig, The SV2000 is a low end Funai made combo, sold primarily at Walmart. The X indicates that ...
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| toshiba 36A41 | 10/26/2009 |
Q: My TV appears to be almost black and white, I have shades of blue and yellow. What could be the ...
A: Ron, The color combination does not make sense to me. You have a 3-gun picture tube, one for each ...
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| VCR goes black and white | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I have a Mitsubishi VCR. I can't get to the back of it to get the year and number, but HS-U446 is ...
A: Brad, The black and white is concerning me. The color bands sound to me like a back tension ...
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| RCA TV Model F27252GY | 10/25/2009 |
Q: Recently I was watching my TV which is connected to my DVR via RCA jack I paused the TV and left the ...
A: Lisa, The repeated clicking is the power supply responding to an overload situation inside the ...
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| Bose Lifestyle 30 | 10/24/2009 |
Q: The "acoustimass" has power to it and the "music center" appears to play but no sound. I have run ...
A: Doug, First I will need the model number of both your Bass Module. It will be on a sticker on the ...
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| DVR hookups | 10/24/2009 |
Q: I have Motorola DCT2500( I think) digital cable box. I also have a Samsung DVR. I want to hook up ...
A: Ray, It may be possible, but I have NO access to any information about cable boxes, or the type ...
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| panasonic 52 rear projection | 10/24/2009 |
Q: tv will shut off, green power light flashes,and then restarts by itself,been doing this more ...
A: Jim, If it has been 2 years or more since the lamp was replaced, that is your best bet. If it has ...
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| Toshiba TP48E61 | 10/23/2009 |
Q: TV works but in the center almost the whole view is a black box. When turning off you can see the ...
A: I think you may have a quick, easy one here. At least we're going to start with the easy stuff. I ...
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| RCA 36" wont turn on | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I have an RCA 36" tube model#F35755MB and chasis# CTC179CM When I turn it on the green lite comes ...
A: If you are a first timer, you probably don't have access to the test equipment you will need, but I ...
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| Picture tubes going out | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I had 3 different television from the living room picture tubes go out. First its like the picture ...
A: Helen, I'm sorry, but you have not given me anything specific to research. There are numerous ...
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| Problem with my Toshiba big screen tv | 10/22/2009 |
Q: this is a model #TN55X81 Ser. no. 48955466 While watching most all of the lower chanels,the ...
A: Bill, The procedure I gave you is the only way. The original remote control is no longer ...
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| Bose Lifestyle 30 | 10/22/2009 |
Q: The "acoustimass" has power to it and the "music center" appears to play but no sound. I have run ...
A: Doug, This is definitely NOT considered a user serviceable unit. Unless you have some technical ...
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| RCA 32" big Screen Col;or TV Picture in Picture | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I own a 14 year old RCA "Color Track Plus", 32" Big Picture Tube/Screen, not flat screen, Picture in ...
A: Gil, Don't worry, the set is not yet ready to die. Although I have only had 2 of this model in ...
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| Stereo turns itself off | 10/21/2009 |
Q: We have a Pioneer XR-J2500F CD Stereo. It gets used infrequently. The red standby light is on and ...
A: Janine, I have looked through the service manual, and the only protection circuit I see is one ...
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| power/picture delay | 10/21/2009 |
Q: luck of the draw!you're the only expert available.you helped me out a while back so I'm hoping 2for ...
A: Gil, This is a Panasonic Viera Plasma 50" TV. Due to Panasonic making production changes halfway ...
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| Mitsubishi Projection TV | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I have an older model Mitsubishi projection tv that has recently developed a fuzzy picture. the ...
A: Andy, What you are describing, sounds like the single most common problem in a picture tube based ...
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| Magnavox 14" tv turning off | 10/20/2009 |
Q: The Magnavox Startsmart television i have turns on with a yellow-ish, green-ish tint or tinge ...
A: Jack, I have studied the schematics extensively, and this makes no sense to me at all. I apologize ...
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| tv keeps turing itslelf off | 10/20/2009 |
Q: while we're trying to watch AFVideos. please help circuit city went belly up [the people we bought ...
A: William, If you purchased an extended warranty from Circuit City, all is not lost, unless you go ...
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| plasma tv's and huminity | 10/20/2009 |
Q: I live in tucson Az.... the huminity gets down to some low levels.... like 3 percent.... will that ...
A: Bob, I seriously doubt that your Arizona low humidity was a factor here. This could be anything ...
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| plasma tv's and huminity | 10/20/2009 |
Q: I live in tucson Az.... the huminity gets down to some low levels.... like 3 percent.... will that ...
A: Low humidity will not effect your Plasma TV. Excessive humidity for prolonged periods of time can ...
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| Philips Magnavox Model # PTV835 | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I have a Philips Magnavox Model # PTV835 and I am not sure how old it is because I bought it from ...
A: Sharon, I will need a specific model number in order to research the age, but if you are sure ...
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| big screen tv | 10/19/2009 |
Q: i have a 2002 mitsubishi 65 inch protection tv and i have a hole in the plastic screen all three ...
A: Adam, If the original screens are available, I can provide you with the part numbers. If not, I ...
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| no sound on tv | 10/18/2009 |
Q: no sound on tv picture ok
A: Edward, I just answered a question just like this, with the exception of the fact that the one I ...
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| I fixed my lamp but it still doesnt work | 10/18/2009 |
Q: the lamp on my pt52lcx66 went and i replaced it. the tv was working fine with the new bulb for a ...
A: Tyler, This could go either way. Is the lamp a Panasonic original, or an after-market generic ...
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| t.v. | 10/18/2009 |
Q: Okay, I have a panasonic t.v. model # CT-36HX4IE. there is a picture when it's on but there are ...
A: Shay, Are the lines perfectly straight, or slightly diagonal? Do they extend fully across the ...
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| RCA no picture | 10/18/2009 |
Q: While watching the TV a loud pop sounded off, like a breaker would trip, and picture went out, but ...
A: Gay-Ann, Number one is to pull the new lamp completely back out and re-insert it, making sure it ...
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| 35GT695 | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I have no picture or sound.I moved tv last night to clean and seen a flash on top right of screen,it ...
A: Larry, In going through our records, the symptom you describe will either be a Horizontal Drive ...
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| Polaroid 42 Inch | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 42 inch Polaroid Television (product no ~ FLM-3732, model no. ~ 3700, manufacture date ~ ...
A: Duane, Unfortunately this is an easy diagnosis. Polaroid does NOT release any individual modules ...
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| 46" rca projection tv | 10/17/2009 |
Q: All components on the back does not work, pictures do show, but no volumn. Whats going on and whats ...
A: Davey, All I can provide you is a generic answer based on the limited information you supplied. ...
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| Samsung ln-T3232H Will Not Power up | 10/16/2009 |
Q: My child held down the power button for a long time and now the TV will not power up. Is there a ...
A: Steve, I just answered a question almost identical to this for someone named Steve. In case that ...
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| TV Troubleshooting Guide | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 21" Sony Colored TV and was accidentally wet. After letting it dry, I switched it on and it ...
A: Julius, Although I can give you a very quick response because I monitor my email most evenings, I ...
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| Sound from my HTIB | 10/16/2009 |
Q: Why is the sound going in and out when I am watching tv or a dvd but not when I listen to the HTIB's ...
A: Tanyalee, I don't have a definitive answer for you yet, but I believe we can figure out where the ...
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| crackling / tracking sound on left and right audio | 10/15/2009 |
Q: Rick, I am using a JVC HR-S4700 SVHS VCR which works great with JVC SVHS PRO E240 Tapes. Last ...
A: Rod, My opinion about the audio imbalance and the noise bar is that they are related. I further ...
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| split screen/twin view/picure to picture | 10/15/2009 |
Q: we had the split screen/twin view (whatever it is called) working on our sony 50 inch wega ...
A: Mindy, Who said you're "Not technical savvy"? Would it surprise you if I told you that the ...
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| Samsung ln-T3232H Will Not Power up | 10/15/2009 |
Q: My child held down the power button for a long time and now the TV will not power up. Is there a ...
A: Steve, I will need to know if there is any activity of the LED's that indicate power and such. ...
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| Factory setting for sharp 29H-FX3M | 10/15/2009 |
Q: My question is where can i adjust the horizontal,vertical,color setting (RGB)and all about the ...
A: Corn 11, I do not know. I have tried to explain that you have a model that I can find NO ...
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| RCA 32"Entertainment series Guide Plus | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I have a RCA 32" Model # F32648 {older not flat screen} Entertainment series guide plus gold ...
A: Douglas, Although I cannot remember seeing the symptom you describe before, for years now, RCA ...
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| RCA D61130 model tv | 10/15/2009 |
Q: The color is off with words and the picture all three colors appear apart and not combined together ...
A: Robin, You have the single most common problem in a picture tube based projection TV. In the ...
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| Mitsubishi VS-50609 Child Lock Removal | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I own a Mitsubishi VS-50609 TV and I forgot my passcode. The manual says I have to press 9 and VQ on ...
A: Jurre Nitert, No. You absolutely have to have the remote control, according to Mitsubishi Tech ...
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| Sony Betamax SL-2700 | 10/14/2009 |
Q: My Sony Betamax SL-2700 was working perfectly but now it will not load any tapes. Worked without ...
A: Robert, It is no problem for me to borrow a service manual. I have 2 friends with whom I loan and ...
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| SHARP TV PROBLEM | 10/14/2009 |
Q: MY TV MODEL 29H-FX3M SHARP, WHEN TURN ON POWER, LED (GREEN) JUST ONLY 10 SEC PICTURE GOES TO BLACK ...
A: Corn 11, You can't. To check capacitors, you need a Capacitance Meter AND an ESR meter. ...
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| DVD+RW won't play on DVD player | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I burned & finalized a Memorex DVD+RW with family photos (jpg format) taken from my Picasa 3 ...
A: Nancy, The Sylvania brand name is one that was bought by the Funai Corporation, and I have little ...
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| Unable to get audio using stereo to av | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I have taken the audio out from laptop using setreo pin (Male pin) and connected to TV's AV ...
A: Venkatesh, You did not provide me with the make and model number of your TV, so I cannot research ...
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| Panasonic PT-40LC12 | 10/14/2009 |
Q: Replaced lamp. Screen will not come on. Tried various lamp timer resets via different combinations ...
A: Most likely you have a defective Ballast. The Ballast is the exclusive power supply for the lamp. ...
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| sound goes in and out | 10/14/2009 |
Q: The sound keeps going in and out,l just wonderfing is this a TV problem or a drv cable box problem.
A: Edna, You will have to be more specific. What is the make and model of your TV? I will need this ...
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| streaking on wega sony tv screen | 10/14/2009 |
Q: my maid used a glass cleaner on this 4 year old wega HD Sony screen and streaking has occured all ...
A: Greg, Your description tells me this is a projection TV. The answer to your question is replace ...
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| 55pw9363 follow up | 10/13/2009 |
Q: Hey Rcik sorry last the last email so couldnt respond. Yes I reduced the screen voltage, I got a mag ...
A: Chuck, I don't know that I can help you with the disassembly procedure of the protective screen. ...
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| sony vcr | 10/13/2009 |
Q: Now when you insert a tape, the vcr pops it back out.Its not the tape because i have another sony ...
A: Kimberly, OUCH. This is a model not supported for repair, so I don't even have an idea of which ...
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| Picture issue VCR | 10/13/2009 |
Q: We have a Panasonic NV-HD670 VCR. Worked extremely well, Picture in a sudden is very snowy and ...
A: Ralf, Unfortunately, I do not have the benefit of any technical information or support for this ...
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| Sony Betamax SL-2700 | 10/13/2009 |
Q: My Sony Betamax SL-2700 was working perfectly but now it will not load any tapes. Worked without ...
A: Robert, This model is near 30 years old. I will have to borrow a printed service manual from a ...
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| split screen/twin view | 10/13/2009 |
Q: we had the split screen/twin view (whatever it is called) working on our sony 50 inch wega ...
A: Mindy, I think I understand what you are asking, but I'm not sure, and even if I do understand, I ...
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| sony digital audio video control center | 10/12/2009 |
Q: The power button was pushed and held for about 11 seconds and it started a demonstration mode on the ...
A: Pat, I didn't recognize it at first, but I saw something that rang a bell with me, and it could ...
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| 55pw9363 follow up | 10/12/2009 |
Q: Hey Rcik sorry last the last email so couldnt respond. Yes I reduced the screen voltage, I got a mag ...
A: Chuck, You told me that you reduced the screen voltage further, but you didn't tell me if it ...
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| HITACHI TV GOT PICTURE PROBLEM | 10/12/2009 |
Q: MY TV MODEL CS2133MN HITACHI, WHEN I FINE TUNE BRIGTNESS / CONTRASS AT FLYBACK TRANFORMER THE ...
A: Corn 11, You have another model I can find no service information for. What I can tell you is ...
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| SHARP TV PROBLEM | 10/12/2009 |
Q: MY TV MODEL 29H-FX3M SHARP, WHEN TURN ON POWER, LED (GREEN) JUST ONLY 10 SEC PICTURE GOES TO BLACK ...
A: Corn 11, I see that you are in Malaysia. I only have access to support for products supported by ...
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| Sony Wega LCD KDF-42WE655 | 10/12/2009 |
Q: My television will stay on for a minute and Aa half then turn off by itself and the indicator light ...
A: Nancy, I would have top start by asking how long it has been since you had the lamp replaced. If ...
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| Toshiba TV/DVD combo | 10/12/2009 |
Q: my daughter yanked on the dvd tray and it came all the way out. If we try to replace it, it only ...
A: Leslie, When you say that you tried to replace it and it only went in half way, did you just try ...
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| Rear surround problem | 10/11/2009 |
Q: ...I have a denon reciever and just reciently hooked up the rear speakers for full surround sound. I ...
A: Kent, If you have a low end Denon receiver, it may be operating correctly. You need to determine ...
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| Samsung HL-5667W DLPTV | 10/11/2009 |
Q: The screen turned completely white while viewing, sound is fine (on HDMI). On component 1 through ...
A: Glenn, Thank you for trying to provide a model number, but the one you provided is incomplete. ...
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| horizontal rolling | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I have a Mitsubishi 35-in model-35402 tv.At first the rolling would stop in a couple of minutes ,now ...
A: Tim, This would have to be an older model. You did not supply a complete model number. In order ...
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| sony wega rear projection | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I have a sony 47 in rear prjection tv. It won't turn on. I get a 10 blink error code. I have had ...
A: Jim, I have no way of answering your question without some additional information, such as what ...
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| Non functioning VCR | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I have a video here of my FISHER studio Standard VCR model FVH-730. It has stopped functioning and ...
A: Matt, The FVH-730 is made by SFS, the Sanyo Fisher company. They are no longer in business as I ...
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| TV Auto Tunes Itself | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I have a RCA Home Theatre Guide Plus Gold Gemstar Projection Television. It's about a year old. My ...
A: Teresa, I cannot give you a definitive answer because although you went out of your way to ...
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| 55pw936317f | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I am disabled, and starting to go blind I was given an abused Philips 55pw9363/17f that was working, ...
A: OK, if it's "nice and bright", I still can't see it, but if it is staying on for a minute, the ...
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| 55pw936317f | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I am disabled, and starting to go blind I was given an abused Philips 55pw9363/17f that was working, ...
A: Charles, Personally, I don't believe that you have a horizontal drive or flyback problem. I could ...
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| Panasonic 42" Plasma | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 42" plasma tv, about 30 months old, which has developed a 3' vertical black line in the ...
A: James, I have replaced at least 7 42" Plasma Display Panels this year for a variety of reasons. ...
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| RCA TV won't turn on | 10/10/2009 |
Q: my 36 inch RCA tv won't turn on. When the power button is pushed you hear it powering and the power ...
A: Tony, Most likely is that you have something shorted, or loading down your power supply. Probably ...
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| pionner | 10/10/2009 |
Q: Allan, I have a 1998 model Pioneer SD-P62A5-K projection TV. I recently had an issue where the set ...
A: Jesus, If your lines are around any object, and move and follow the objects, my assessment is ...
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| Panasonic TV problems | 10/10/2009 |
Q: There is a blue line on our black 32 inch screen but when you hit the side of the set, the picture ...
A: Kaisa, Possibly. If you have soldering equipment and skills you might get lucky. I can only ...
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| 55pw936317f | 10/9/2009 |
Q: I am disabled, and starting to go blind I was given an abused Philips 55pw9363/17f that was working, ...
A: Charles, Without the possibility of being there to check the previous work, all I can provide you ...
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| Panasonic CT-27D11E | 10/9/2009 |
Q: Does this TV model have a reset button. My daughter pushed a button, (don't know if it was on the TV ...
A: Tom, No, this model has a single fuse in the power supply, no reset button. Here's what I find ...
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| tv | 10/9/2009 |
Q: I have a 56 inch big screen TV and my husband pushed the contentment button on the remote and now ...
A: Adrienne, I have checked with my colleagues, and none of them has ever heard of a "contentment" ...
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| Color TV lost red | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I have a Sears LXI color TV built in Dec. 1987. The Chassis # is: V7500901643. It is a 32in Screen. ...
A: Paul, At 22 years old, even under the best conditions, you have actually exceeded triple the life ...
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| sony vcr | 10/8/2009 |
Q: Now when you insert a tape, the vcr pops it back out.Its not the tape because i have another sony ...
A: Kimberly, Thank you for submitting a VCR question. Thank you also for submitting a Sony VCR ...
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| RCA projection big screen TV | 10/8/2009 |
Q: We have an RCA big screen projection TV, model P46730WK. It started making a high pitched sound then ...
A: Jan, To answer your question, I would need to know several things. First and foremost, what was ...
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| sony tv blackout | 10/7/2009 |
Q: We have a sony kv34hs420 which is nearly 5 years old. Today it went from working fine to a nearly ...
A: Robin, The only other piece of advice I can offer is to encourage you to locate an Authorized ...
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| sony digital audio video control center | 10/7/2009 |
Q: The power button was pushed and held for about 11 seconds and it started a demonstration mode on the ...
A: OK Pat, The procedure for initiating Demo mode is while pressing and holding the SETUP button, ...
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| sony digital audio video control center | 10/7/2009 |
Q: The power button was pushed and held for about 11 seconds and it started a demonstration mode on the ...
A: Pat, I cannot give you anything short of a generic answer. You did not provide a model number. ...
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| crackling / tracking sound on left and right audio | 10/7/2009 |
Q: Rick, I am using a JVC HR-S4700 SVHS VCR which works great with JVC SVHS PRO E240 Tapes. Last ...
A: Rod, I am familiar with your JVC HR-S4700U VCR, but your E240 tapes are European. Still, they ...
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| sony tv blackout | 10/7/2009 |
Q: We have a sony kv34hs420 which is nearly 5 years old. Today it went from working fine to a nearly ...
A: Robin, There are many possibilities, but aside from your user settings of brightness and ...
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| Samsung 40 in. model LNT4061F | 10/6/2009 |
Q: My TV, upon power up, shows a blue screen and then turns to black. I am able to hear sound, but no ...
A: Terry, I will need a lot more information to assist you It will involve some voltage checks and ...
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| panasonic TH-42PX25 | 10/5/2009 |
Q: My plasma TV was working last night when I turned it off. This morning I attempted to turn it on ...
A: Lee, Panasonic has a feature built in that records incidents of shutdown. This is displayed as a ...
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| blink stand by light | 10/5/2009 |
Q: My friend (in another state) has a Sony Trinitron TV model # KV24FS100 Serial # 4309718. Her grand ...
A: Knox, It would REALLY help to know the conditions under which it failed. The 4 blink error code ...
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| Sanyo DS25390 TV | 10/5/2009 |
Q: It's making a loud buzzing sound. Sounds like a aquarium pump! It remains the same regardless of ...
A: Keith, It should be less than 1/2" in diameter, and no more than 3/4" high. It will be very close ...
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| LCD Projection TV SanyoPLV-55WHD1 | 10/4/2009 |
Q: When I turn the TV on a warning light comes on (not flashing so I know it is not overheating), and ...
A: Mary, The "light" that comes on is not responsible for inhibiting the set from coming on. It is ...
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| toshiba 32a33 | 10/4/2009 |
Q: i have a 32a33 toshiba and the voulme is stuck going down, its not the button and while doing this i ...
A: Dave, You have a leaky or shorted volume down switch. Much like on your computer, when you press ...
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| KDL-46V2500 | 10/4/2009 |
Q: Rick, my father in law had sent you in a question regarding my sony tv, model mentioned above. ...
A: Don, In all the cases we have seen, the 8 blink error code was due to a defective QT board, Sony ...
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| No on/off button on TV | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I just bought a 2002 Sylvania TV at a garage sale, but the on/off button is missing. How can I turn ...
A: Jenny, You begin by doing the opposite of what the universal remote manual says. Almost all of ...
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| SHARP TV | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I have a SHARP LC-46SB54U. When I turn it on, all I get is the box in the corner that says digital ...
A: Dixie, Performing this procedure will completely wipe out ALL of your programming and preset ...
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| faded area on tv screen | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I have a sony grand vega, lcd projection tv. kdf-e42a10. recently, there has appeared a faded area ...
A: Sherry, A lamp is a good starting point, especially if the lamp is older than 2 years. One ...
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| Hitachi 50" Ultravision TV | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I am thinking about buying a Hitachi Ultravision 50" TV, manufactured in 1996 for $150. The model ...
A: Rick, You provided me with a model number, which is always helpful, but you did not provide any ...
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| Sanyo DS25390 TV | 10/3/2009 |
Q: It's making a loud buzzing sound. Sounds like a aquarium pump! It remains the same regardless of ...
A: OK Keith, As you are facing the back of the set, a few inches in from the left side on the ...
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| Sanyo DS25390 TV | 10/2/2009 |
Q: It's making a loud buzzing sound. Sounds like a aquarium pump! It remains the same regardless of ...
A: Keith, You have a very easy problem to fix. It should cost you less than $10.00 to fix, but it ...
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| sylvania 6432te 32" stereo tv | 10/2/2009 |
Q: We don't have the remote and we can't figure out how to change the input to video1 to use dvd ...
A: Scott, I'm sorry, there is no front panel provision to change modes on this model. I do not know ...
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| Problem w/Quasar TV/VCR Combo | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 90's Quasar TV/VCR Combo model vv2008 that has been working just fine until yesterday, when ...
A: Dee, I think you are correct. I think you do have a simple problem, but maybe 2 different, but ...
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| Sony KP-57HW40 | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I have a Sony KP-57HW40. Im getting the 5 blinking lights and the picture is not as colorful as it ...
A: Greetings, The 5 blink error code is related to the amount of current the 3 picture tubes draw. I ...
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| Vcr error code 03 | 10/2/2009 |
Q: Rick, i have a phillips vcr. When i push the on button the unit comes on then shuts off and shows a ...
A: Tom, You could have any one of several problems. You need to figure out why the door is not ...
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| how to program a jvc tv | 10/1/2009 |
Q: i just found a 1989 jvc tv sitting by the trash. I brought the tv in and tried to put the cable to ...
A: Andrew, There is no way to access the band selection (antenna VHF/UHF or cable without the ...
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| GE 46GW945 | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I received this television from a friend of mine, and after setting it up where it needs to be, the ...
A: RCA and GE have a long history of switches that have leakage. Get to where you can pull the keyboard ...
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| plasma tv picture | 10/1/2009 |
Q: my picture on my plasma tv just got very dark and grainy. what causes this? can this be repaired or ...
A: David, A dark and grainy picture is about a 50/50 split of being a defective Z Sustain or Y ...
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| intermittent pause | 10/1/2009 |
Q: My sony flat screen tv Bravia KDL 40S2110 started "freezing" the picture. The full screen freezes ...
A: John, I would have to ask several questions before I can even start to give you an answer. First ...
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| Vcr error code 03 | 10/1/2009 |
Q: Rick, i have a phillips vcr. When i push the on button the unit comes on then shuts off and shows a ...
A: Tom, Although you only provided half of the information that I need in order to help you resolve ...
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| LG Plasma TV | 9/30/2009 |
Q: My model has the on-line TV guide, and I have programmed it to my zip code, but it keeps showing "no ...
A: Cale, Yes. I have received several calls and inquiries about that. BEGIN by calling your cable ...
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| dvdr issues | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I have dvdr3505/37 and it has worked perfectly up until now. Recently it started changing the time ...
A: Charlene, I have only one suggestion for you. Since Philips started making all of their CD, DVD, ...
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| Sony LCD Projection TV KDF-42WE655 | 9/30/2009 |
Q: Unfortunately my pet rabbit chewed on the power cord and you can see bare wire on one side in a ...
A: Phil, There are several possibilities, but first, do NOT just tape a power cord--replace it. My ...
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| tv/dvd | 9/30/2009 |
Q: When I watch my (analogue) tv on it's own I get a perfect picture but when I watch a dvd, I only ...
A: Sean, I think I know what the problem is. Your DVD is in PROGRESSIVE SCAN mode, or it is an ...
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| zenith tv | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I have an older model zenith tv and it only gets channels 2-13, how do I program more channels into ...
A: All right, Ta-Tarnya, Now with a model number, I can help you. With the TV on, press the MENU ...
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| Zenith Tv 62" | 9/29/2009 |
Q: when plugging anything to the television it throws sparks(Cable connections)
A: Sharon, You have a dangerous situation !! You should ALWAYS have isolation from the AC line to ...
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| tv/vcr connected to wireless sender | 9/29/2009 |
Q: i bought the x-10 wireless video sender/receiver system recently. i connected the vcr (JVC model ...
A: Greg, As I understand the X-10, it has composite video inputs on the transmitter. That means that ...
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| Loud buzzing | 9/29/2009 |
Q: Hey this is in regards to the question that i have asked. I have uploaded the video on youtube ...
A: Ali, No. The problem as best as I can tell is worn and/or binding motor bushings. We have tried ...
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| sony stereo and sub woofer | 9/29/2009 |
Q: sony stereo reciever str-de835 and a sony sub woofer sa-wm40. both got hit by electrical surge. ...
A: Joel, Your readings do not make sense to me. Do you have a meter capable of diode test? What ...
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| Sanyo LCD TV Model CLT 1554 | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I had this TV for over 3 years. About a week ago it started to come up at a slower speed, and the ...
A: Lourdes, You have a 40% possibility of repairing this set. Depending on how much time passed ...
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| tv need help | 9/28/2009 |
Q: My jvc av-48wp74 the screen seems to have double vision and on super focus all the lines are ...
A: Christian, You have encountered what is probably the most common problem in the picture tube type ...
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| zenith tv | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I have an older model zenith tv and it only gets channels 2-13, how do I program more channels into ...
A: Ta-Tarnya, Zenith made so many different models of TV sets. You did not provide a model number ...
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| vcr locked | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I have a Mitsubishi HS-640 VCR which has been working well for at least 10 years. I dropped the ...
A: I'm sorry Rebecca, I could find no information on the model you provided. I am an old VCR ...
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| reprograming | 9/27/2009 |
Q: how can i re-program my tv with no remote? mitsubishi model#cs27407
A: Jerry, No. Unfortunately you are not in good shape. I found the part number for the remote ...
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| xbr36" | 9/26/2009 |
Q: Recently when I try to turn on tv I get no picture. I only get the stand by light blinking in a ...
A: Dave, 6 blinks refer to a loss of Horizontal drive. This determines the horizontal deflection, as ...
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| sylvania tv | 9/26/2009 |
Q: I have a sylvania tv (older model) and the on/off button is broken so I purchased a Philips remote ...
A: Larry, It seems that you stumbled onto the service menu. Do NOT change any of these settings, ...
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| SONY STR-DE345 RECEIVER FUSE BLOWS | 9/25/2009 |
Q: Bought this receiver recently and knew it wouldn't power on. Replaced the blown fused and pushed ...
A: Ken, Start by checking ALL the output transistors for shorts. If you find any, replace them as ...
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| V-Chip Lock | 9/25/2009 |
Q: Sir, We have a Serial # VS-A50 television, a couple of night ago we notice a blue screen the the ...
A: Sissy, I am unable to access the service manual for this model, however for several other models, ...
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| Sony KF-42WE620 | 9/25/2009 |
Q: My sony lcd flat screen suddenly developed a bluish tinge. It plays but the colors are off. Any ...
A: George, This will either turn out to be very good for you, or very bad. If you have a bluish tint ...
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| sony stereo and sub woofer | 9/24/2009 |
Q: sony stereo reciever str-de835 and a sony sub woofer sa-wm40. both got hit by electrical surge. ...
A: Joel, Both the analog dial-type meter and DVM (Digital Volt Meter) work good. The DVM is usually ...
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| SONY STR-DE345 RECEIVER FUSE BLOWS | 9/24/2009 |
Q: Bought this receiver recently and knew it wouldn't power on. Replaced the blown fused and pushed ...
A: ken, You start by telling me that you are not an electronics technician, so I can only provide ...
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| Sony Television | 9/24/2009 |
Q: The Sony TV we have is 7 years old. The model number is NKV-27s42 with serila# 4704661. We are ...
A: Jeff, Relax, the "weak signal" message is not your TV, but is being generated by your digital ...
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| TV won't display any inputs only sound | 9/23/2009 |
Q: Hey, I have a RCA SDTV. Recently, whenever I plug in anything in the back inputs only the sound ...
A: Vishal, I would need to know the model number of your TV to give you a well defined answer, but I ...
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| VCR Player Stops Playing | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 1991 GE VCR model #VG-4202 that stops playing about 30 min. into a movie and this machine ...
A: John, It sounds as if you have a defective clutch. Unfortunately, the 1991 GE uses what is called ...
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| Dropped RCA no sound | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I have an RCA 27" Model #F27442 Serial #D324C224L. I dropped it from about 2 feet off ground, now I ...
A: Brian, Start by eliminating the easy/obvious stuff. Go to your menu and make sure the speakers ...
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| klh tv model#kt2406 | 9/22/2009 |
Q: blue screen with key at bottom. nothing works but on/offf
A: Jack, This will require the original factory remote control. If the key you see on your screen is ...
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| Sony SLV-N55 vcr | 9/22/2009 |
Q: Two problems. After recording for two hours it will stop, even though it is programed for three. ...
A: Russ, First we'll need to try to isolate each problem. Put a tape in the VCR and put it in the ...
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| no sound on tv | 9/22/2009 |
Q: what could be causing no sound on my TV? what should i check before calling a repairman?
A: Judy, You have given me almost nothing to work with. In my profile, I request a model number be ...
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| RCA VCR | 9/22/2009 |
Q: I insert the tape into machine and it keep flipping like the horizontal hold needs to be adjusted. ...
A: Mary, Take the top cover off, and observe the slant poles as they load the tape around the video ...
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| Sony STR - D615 | 9/22/2009 |
Q: Rick, I have a Sony STR - D615 A/V receiver with a rear speaker issue. Everything works fine on the ...
A: Chris, When I receive surround speaker problem questions, over 90% of the feedback I get is for ...
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| my tv | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I am hoping you can answer a basic question about a tv set. when i turn it on it automatically goes ...
A: Fallon, Without the model number, I cannot research the owners manual. Everything pertaining to ...
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| Sony Vega 42in LCD TV model KF-42WE620 | 9/21/2009 |
Q: My Sony TV model KF-42WE620 purchased new about 4 years ago has recently lost its Video, the audio ...
A: Leonard, If the lamp has never been replaced, then yes, by all means. You have exceeded the life ...
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| Toshiba tz55V61 rear projection tv no sound | 9/21/2009 |
Q: This set works great except for the lack of audio. When the sound bar displays 100% there is barely ...
A: Chuck, I have been looking and also cannot locate a service manual that I can look at without ...
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| Quasar vcr | 9/21/2009 |
Q: The vcr turns off when I put in a video tape, what should I do?
A: Lisa, When a VCR has a tape inserted, the microprocessor first has to establish where the tape is ...
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| tv | 9/21/2009 |
Q: when i turn on my rca modelf36650 tv iget no picture and the power button light blinks
A: Mike, Chances are you have a defective flyback transformer and/or horizontal output. The best way ...
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| my tv | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I am hoping you can answer a basic question about a tv set. when i turn it on it automatically goes ...
A: Fallon, Since you did not supply a make and model number, I can only give you a generic answer. ...
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| Magnavox TV combo | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I have a Magnavox Model MSD724G 2006 television. It will turn on and then about a minute later will ...
A: Annette, Most of these Philips combos are made by Funai. The most common thing I have seen with ...
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| sony stereo and sub woofer | 9/20/2009 |
Q: sony stereo reciever str-de835 and a sony sub woofer sa-wm40. both got hit by electrical surge. ...
A: Joel, I worked for a Service Center repairing these under warranty for Sony when they were new. ...
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| GE spacemaker model7-5500 | 9/19/2009 |
Q: When I hit the remote power off button the other day the unit started humming a loud hum and went ...
A: Carol, A loud hum is usually an indication of power supply problems. I would suspect an open ...
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| quasar tv with remote | 9/19/2009 |
Q: hoping you can help me..I have a quasar tv (crystal vision series which has a remote..last night i ...
A: Brenda, I am not familiar with "Crystal Vision" series, but I have a few suggestions. Since your ...
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| VCR Player Stops Playing | 9/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 1991 GE VCR model #VG-4202 that stops playing about 30 min. into a movie and this machine ...
A: John, Your VCR is approaching 20 years old. I would first suspect the rubber drive parts. Some 8 ...
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| Replacement mirror | 9/17/2009 |
Q: Are replacemnt mirrors available for a Zenith 52 inch rear projection TV model PVY5265?
A: No, David. The original Zenith mirror has been discontinued and is no longer available. However, if ...
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| RCA Tube TV Sound problems | 9/17/2009 |
Q: My 32" Tube RCA TV just recently is having issues w/ the sound. Some channels are in spanish, some ...
A: Robert, One of 2 things have happened. The most likely (based on your saying some stations are in ...
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| Sony SLV 696 hf remote | 9/17/2009 |
Q: The remote, RMT V1122A, does everything but turn the VCR on an off. It will turn my sony amp on ( ...
A: Don, OK, at least you know where the problem is, plus you also know that you own a remote tester! ...
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| Sony SLV 696 hf remote | 9/17/2009 |
Q: The remote, RMT V1122A, does everything but turn the VCR on an off. It will turn my sony amp on ( ...
A: Don, Your problem definitely intrigues me. I have seen a lot of remote control related problems, ...
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| yamaha HTR-5930 | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I cannot get any output from the sorround speakers, I have checked the connections again. When I ...
A: Aized, There are several possibilities for your problem. I will assume that your speakers are not ...
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| VCR RECORDING | 9/16/2009 |
Q: Everytime I record my favorite TV show then try to watch it , the playback is jumpy..it looks like ...
A: Dennis, I think that you have an easy problem here, dirty or clogged video heads. Try cleaning ...
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| speaker distortion | 9/16/2009 |
Q: The right channel speaker on both the A and B plug ins distort the speaker no matter which wire or ...
A: Mike, We have a 50/50 chance of success here. I was unable to locate any service information on ...
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| SHARP TV Model 25K-S100 | 9/15/2009 |
Q: How do I turn "OFF" the on-screen captions...it's driving me nuts to see the words at the bottom of ...
A: AZMiMi, To turn off your Closed Caption feature, you will need the original remote control to ...
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| Sony big screen speaker problem | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I have an 8 year old Sony Big Screen. Just recently the speakers are making static/popping noises. ...
A: Sharise777, You will have to isolate your problem to either Power Amplifier or Speakers. You did ...
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| philips 2002 60 in | 9/15/2009 |
Q: my tv suddenly went out of alignment i went to the menu and lined everything up in these cross like ...
A: Brandi, It sounds like you have the most common of the CRT (picture tube) based rear projection ...
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| Toshiba VCR W-528 | 9/14/2009 |
Q: When I record to tape with my Toshiba W-528, it plays back correctly on that vcr. However, when I ...
A: Ok, at this point you will need some technical expertise in order for me to guide you through ...
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| Mitsubishi CS3505r | 9/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 20 year old CS3505r where the screen has recently been flashing occasionally. Although ...
A: Ben, If I remember correctly, this is one of those heavy upright console TV's. If so, I can only ...
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| t v | 9/13/2009 |
Q: My panasonic t v model # ct32sl14j will not turn on at all its like it has no power going to it i,ve ...
A: Garry, This will either be an easy one or very difficult. Either way, it will require good eyes, ...
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| TV coax connection is broken | 9/12/2009 |
Q: Sony triniton KV2783R has a bad coax connection, but other than that it works great. I used a VCR ...
A: Kaylynn, Unfortunately this is a 1986 model TV, and I have found that the service manual is well ...
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| Out of balance | 9/12/2009 |
Q: Rick, I've got a Technics stack (about 22 years old) that works great. The amplifier is an SU-Z990, ...
A: Jim, Thank you for an audio problem that dates back to sets I worked on for years! I could write ...
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| Toshiba VCR W-528 | 9/11/2009 |
Q: When I record to tape with my Toshiba W-528, it plays back correctly on that vcr. However, when I ...
A: There are few options for this problem. If the W-528 records and plays back it's own recordings ...
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| wiring woofer as a central speaker | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I have a two-channel Sony GX47ES receiver and am using both channels, that is, I have two sets of ...
A: Andy, NO!! Absolutely not! I have worked on way too many of these models, repairing the power ...
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| RCA VCR instructions | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I have a RCA VCR from mid '80's. Model VMT 285 and do not have the user guide/owners manual. It is ...
A: Bill, I remember this model, but sadly it is too old for any of my resources to have an owners ...
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| Westighouse LCD TV | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I have a Westinghouse LCD TV model LTV-27W6. It's 1.5 year old. When first turned on it fine. After ...
A: You have a 27" set that was not meant to be serviced. In your warranty period, the set would have ...
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| Harman/Kardon FL8385 cd-player | 9/10/2009 |
Q: While moving the unit, it was bumped off the shelf and the CD got stuck in the laser pickup assembly ...
A: You have only 2 options available for repairing this set. The first and cheapest is for you to find ...
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| Unable to power on TV | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I have a Westinghouse LTV-27W2 tv. I cannot power on the TV using the remote control or manually. ...
A: Tim, I have seen a few of these 2005 model LCD TV's. By your model number, this is a 27" set, but ...
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| Sony TV KV-27FV17 | 9/9/2009 |
Q: When we try to turn on the tv it will make a chirping sound about 20x and then shut itself off. We ...
A: You will need at least some basic troubleshooting skills to find this problem. If you have no test ...
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| Not Able to View DVDs | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I had wrote to last week about not being able to view DVDs. You said you needed more information so ...
A: Lynn, I still feel it is possible that you are in progressive scan mode. On Sanyo DVD's you ...
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| jvc i art pro av48wp74 | 9/4/2009 |
Q: i have a JVC i art pro av48wp74 projection TV my kid hit the screen and now the colors don't line up ...
A: Steve, This is going to involve some disassembly on your part. The reason is that you have 2 ...
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| proscan t.v./mod.#W-PS27123 | 9/3/2009 |
Q: The picture is now gone to a straight line (horizontal). I am a handi-man by trade and do a good bit ...
A: Bo, You have lost vertical deflection. In most sets this would be an easy fix. It still may be in ...
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