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TV/VCR/Stereo Troubleshooting/Questions Answered by Expert Rick Montgomery
| Subject | Date Asked |
| 1992 36'' Mitsubisi tv | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1992 36'' Mitsubishi TV and was wondering if there was a reset button or secret barker any ... A: Jeremiah, There were no reset buttons that I am aware of in the past 25 or more years. There are ... | |
| Toshiba 42" Plasma TV Model 42HP83P | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Toshiba 42" Plasma TV that has a problem with the picture starting out clear and ... A: Mark, The 2 most important voltages on any Plasma TV with a picture problem are the VS and VU ... | |
| RCA LCD 46" strobing | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I have an unusual problem with my TV.It is an RCA model #L46WD22,about 2 years old, and this ... A: John, I believe you have a problem with your regulated power supply. You will need to monitor the ... | |
| Sony KDF-E60A20 | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: My Sony LCD Projection is going black every 2-3 minutes after powering on. You had answered in ... A: James, As my profile reflects, I do not work on any projection TV's, and therefore do not advise ... | |
| Cannot program my tv remote to operate my vcr | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a TV Toshiba (TE50T11) and a Toshiba DVD/VCR combo (sdv398kc)and I have tried to program my ... A: Vinnie, As my profile reflects, I do not work on any projection TV's and therefore do not advise ... | |
| RCA Tru Flat TV question- | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a RCA Tru Flat TV Set, Model#: 27F522TYX8. I bought it in Feb. 2006. Recently there was a ... A: Martha, In matters of physical damage, power surge damage, or in your case of lightning damage, ... | |
| TV won't power up | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I have/had a really nice Proscan ps35652 tv, manufactured Feb. 1993. It got to where it would not ... A: Mark, You need to be sure it is a "ticking" sound you hear, and not a "relay clicking". The relay ... | |
| Panasonic FLM-2601 Shut itself off | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a Panasonic FLM-2601 (actually I have 2) but, the power supply went out on my first one. ... A: Joel Mona, I would have to disagree with you about a video processor having a protection circuit, ... | |
| pioneer vsx-d409 receiver front panel light | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: pioneer vsx-d409 receiver front panel only lights up when turnd on or adjusting ...after it turn s ... A: Martin, The only thing that comes to mind in your situation is that you hit the "FL DIMMER" ... | |
| Citizen tv, lines through screen on aux output using RCA jacks when it gets warm | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: When I'm using any video devices through my RCA jacks on my tv on the aux output and only when the ... A: James, I'm sorry, but I require a model number in order to research problems, however in your ... | |
| Panasonic FLM-2601 Shut itself off | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a Panasonic FLM-2601 (actually I have 2) but, the power supply went out on my first one. ... A: Joel Mona, First off, at my service center, we are an authorized Panasonic Service center, and ... | |
| sony tv | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: the video on my set flashes off and on about 5 seconds aparet for2 seconds then after the set has ... A: Stephen, I cannot answer your question as to if it will be worthwhile to you or not. All I can do ... | |
| My earlier question... | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: It is not a projection TV,it is a 50 inch Toshiba plasma. Can you please provide assistance? ... A: Alejandro, My apologies. I either misread or mistyped the model number. When a loud POP is heard, ... | |
| Strait line across screen from left to right | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: Magnavox Mod. no. rp2781-c101 manufactered Dec 92 Chassis Model No. 27X105-00AA When I turn the set ... A: John, You are on the right track with IC550 for a vertical problem. The generic part number is ... | |
| Orion VCR.Modl# VR 213.Fcc.ID.A7R | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: Rick.I have been Repairing VCR's for several Years.I have this Orion VCR, and has problems that I ... A: Larry, For what it's worth, I disagree with the clutch theory for several reasons. EVERY clutch I ... | |
| sony tv | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: the video on my set flashes off and on about 5 seconds aparet for2 seconds then after the set has ... A: Stephen, Analyze your overall picture quality when the set is on. Pay close attention to the ... | |
| setting channels on a RCA D52W20 | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I have had a cable box on this TV for a few years and it has worked great. We purchased another TV ... A: Kent, As my profile reflects, I do not work on any projection TV's, and therefore do not advise ... | |
| VIZIO VW42L FHDTV 10A 2008 | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: When i turn on the set,there is sound but no picture.I can change the channels,but there is no ... A: Michael, The light you see will be the backlight then. If it is going out in the 3 seconds you ... | |
| Orion VCR.Modl# VR 213.Fcc.ID.A7R | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: Rick.I have been Repairing VCR's for several Years.I have this Orion VCR, and has problems that I ... A: Larry, I have often wasted a lot of time when I attempt to assist another technician, by covering ... | |
| Dark Screen, No sound, menu | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: Sansui LCD/DVD unit, 15". Model LCDVD 150 I have it hooked to the cable box, and the screen was a ... A: Gretchen, Except for circuit board level, this model is mostly non-serviceable and is primary ... | |
| hitachi 50vf820 | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: i have a 55" lcd,hd tv that was working fine then all of the sudden the tv shut off and won't come ... A: Jarred, This is a projection TV, and as my profile reflects, I do not work on any projection TV's ... | |
| VIZIO VW42L FHDTV 10A 2008 | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: When i turn on the set,there is sound but no picture.I can change the channels,but there is no ... A: OK, on the left hand side from the back might have been the backlight. You need to make sure it was ... | |
| RCA Television | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I know it says in your profile not to ask about projection tv's but you were the only one that was ... A: Alan, It is my policy to reject all questions about Projection TV's, however, with the CLEAR ... | |
| Yamaha r-v701 | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: Mmy receiver cuts off after continuous operation or the volume is cranked up. What fuses/diodes do I ... A: Adam, The intermittent shutting off is not a fuse or diode problem. It is a self-protection that ... | |
| VCR no sound | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: after taping a program there is no sound on play back. the tape does have sound when played on a ... A: Terry, I apologize. Normally I explain the terms I use. ACE is an acronym for A-udio / C-ontrol / ... | |
| Toshiba 32a13 | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba 32A13 tv when i turn it on the red light comes on then after a few seconds it ... A: Howie, For some reason it is going into safety shutdown. Upon researching your model, I find that ... | |
| home stereo problem | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a JVC MX-G50 compact home stereo system and I have never had a problem with it in the 8 or so ... A: Scott, You have only 2 options that I can see. The CA-MXG50 uses several flat ribbon cables to ... | |
| VCR no sound | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: after taping a program there is no sound on play back. the tape does have sound when played on a ... A: Terry, Your model is actually a VCR/DVD combo. Panasonic has few replacement parts available for ... | |
| VIZIO VW42L FHDTV 10A 2008 | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: When i turn on the set,there is sound but no picture.I can change the channels,but there is no ... A: Michael, Thank you for providing the model number. I need some additional information though. ... | |
| Flat screen tv, no picture. | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: We have an LG 50' flat screen tv that is about a year old. For the past few hours, there has been no ... A: Ericca, As my profile reflects, your specific model number is REQUIRED before I will assist you. ... | |
| sanyo 32in ds31520 | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: the tv works good the only thing is the picture is kinda dark the contrast is maxed and so is the ... A: Tracey, If all other aspects of the picture are good, then you may have a weak picture tube. The ... | |
| 50 inch Plasma TV capacitor problems | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a Phillips 50inch TV Model # 50PFP5332D/37 that will not come on. TV starts double clicking ... A: Rosanne, Unfortunately, I cannot identify the capacitors from the picture you took, but all you ... | |
| stereo cd player | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: My problem is with my stereo a Panasonic SA-AK640. When I insert a disc it says "no disc", it wont ... A: You are quite welcome. This may happen from time to time, so remember what you found out through ... | |
| Pioneer SX-950 | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I am having problems with a Pioneer SX-950 receiver. The receiver will power on and operate ... A: Dave, Turn your speaker switch off, and just run the receiver with headphones. If it continues to ... | |
| sanyo tv | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: tv turns off on its own also turn on and instantly shuts down tv is 1994 model avm2553 chassis ... A: Dino, I have never seen your model in my service center, so it will be a hands-on, start from ... | |
| stereo cd player | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: My problem is with my stereo a Panasonic SA-AK640. When I insert a disc it says "no disc", it wont ... A: Michael, It is quite likely that you have a weak optical pickup. Unfortunately for you, you have ... | |
| blown audio power amplifiers TH42PHD6UY | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I think I blew mine by connecting them wrong to my reciever. Can I get replacements, I can't find ... A: Thom, Best I can gather, you broke the primary rule of hookup. You hooked an output to an output. ... | |
| No Power Power ligh on | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: My Sony Bravia KDL46V250 had two stand by lights blinks. I removed the digital video board and put ... A: Haroon, The service manual does not list a one blink error code. I checked with Sony Engineers, ... | |
| panasonic 1080i | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: Our picture came on and the images are doubled and the colours are totally off. A: Julie, I cannot assist you yet. I have no idea what type of set you have. As my profile reflects, ... | |
| blown audio power amplifiers TH42PHD6UY | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I think I blew mine by connecting them wrong to my reciever. Can I get replacements, I can't find ... A: Thom, In your model, the board with the power amplifier on it is called the Z Module, and the ... | |
| SONY KV-27FV310 | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: We bought this TV in 2004. The top half of the picture just went blank and there's a bright line ... A: If you have the tools and skills to perform the repair yourself, I would say it is definitely worth ... | |
| 1995 Philco T.V. | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: When I turn my t.v. off it flashes on and off, but when you turn it on it works fine, except ... A: Crystal, I am unable to locate any service information for this model that is downloadable for ... | |
| Sony receiver display problems... | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: Hey Rick: i have a 1990 Sony STR-D2020 receiver that has worked great up til now. About 5-10mins ... A: John, Your problem will be loose connections. I have looked for a service manual for your model, ... | |
| Toshiba CF2055A | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: What would cause my TV to not get certain channels. The unit has options, "TV"-"Standard Cable", and ... A: Javier, There were some sets manufactured to bypass certain unused portions of the cable band. ... | |
| mitsubishi ck-3530R not powering up | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: This problem just started about one yr ago I took in the main power board because the only thing ... A: John, This is an older Mitsubishi model that has given us headaches with electrolytic capacitors ... | |
| LaCie Electron 22 Blue IV CRT Monitor 105516 | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: Do you know who makes the "LaCie Electron 22 Blue IV Crt Monitor 105516?" If not, please direct to ... A: Angel, I have never heard of LaCie, and initially could only find numerous sites that sold this ... | |
| 1995 Philco T.V. | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: When I turn my t.v. off it flashes on and off, but when you turn it on it works fine, except ... A: Crystal, As my profile reflects, in order to assist you, your specific model number is REQUIRED. ... | |
| tv | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: i have a scenium 100hz tv,i turned tv on and the start button flashes for long time ..tv doesnt come ... A: PJ, As my profile reflects, before I will assist you, your specific model number is REQUIRED. All ... | |
| Car stereo araption | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I own a DeTomso Pantera- an Italian-built mid-engined supercar from the '70-80s. With a 400 horse ... A: I'm sorry, but to do either one will require modifications, and unless the modifications involve ... | |
| Tape player keeps reverseing | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I had a component system Technics SD -S4400 with a Technics RS-TR311 dual cassette player. First ... A: Donald, This is a very old model, no longer supported by Panasonic. I believe you have a problem ... | |
| Toshiba | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a toshiba sd 740 DVD player. It was working fine yesterday. My wife played a DVD and now it ... A: No. I am at a point where I am out of ideas. If I had the set in front of me, I could retrieve your ... | |
| Toshiba TV | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Toshiba, model 20af41, that won't turn on. It started responding slower to turn on ... A: Krista, The answer is an easy one, but implementing it will be more difficult. It's going to ... | |
| problem with sony bravia KDL-46V3000 | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: sony bravia KDL-46V3000 - when first turning on the tv, a double image appears on the right hand ... A: Pam, I have seen this problem in several different models. It is a problem in the T-con board. ... | |
| sony tv problems | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: my Sony kds552000 went blank. I have sound but no picture. After waiting an half hour I tried it ... A: Mark, As my profile reflects, I do not work on any projection TV's, and therefore do not advise ... | |
| Panasonic VCR | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: A tape was stuck in the VCR, got it out, but now the deck won't come back to position to insert ... A: Linda, You probably got the loading mechanism and/or front loading mechanism mis-aligned when you ... | |
| 1995 Samsung tv | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I came home today and turned my tv on and the people are green and the background is multi-colored. ... A: Ellen, As my profile reflects, your specific model number is REQUIRED before I will assist you. ... | |
| DAEWOO DLT32C3 start-up issues | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: My Daewoo has problems starting up first thing in the morning, as your press either the remote or ... A: Jay, I was unable to locate a service manual that I could download or get without having to pay ... | |
| s video cord repair | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: What color wires go to the 4 pins on a mini din (4 pin)solder cup,MD-4p-p,(Fry's part)?This is a ... A: Kirk, I can not tell you. Probably different companies use different colors. I would have to ... | |
| Black screen with sound. | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 19 inch Polaroid HD Widescreen LCD tv. When it is powered on, the white Polaroid emblem ... A: Mary, On both of the websites I buy Polaroid parts through, the same notice is posted for your ... | |
| sylvania ssc091 9 | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: comes on, then shuts off by itself after 3-4 seconds...no VHS tape inside....help please!! ANSWER: ... A: Dan, I do not get involved with advising whether or not it's worth it or not, unless it is one ... | |
| Constant popping (machine gun-like) and colorful butterfly type image on Sony Trinitron | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: A couple of weeks ago, my Sony Trinitron model # kv24fv17 started making these VERY LOUD pops. The ... A: Amanda, It sounds as if you have a Flyback Transformer arcing. Since this is also the Horizontal ... | |
| Toshiba TV | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Toshiba, model 20af41, that won't turn on. It started responding slower to turn on ... A: Krista, Although I have not seen your model in our service center, we have seen the 27" models, ... | |
| Black screen with sound. | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 19 inch Polaroid HD Widescreen LCD tv. When it is powered on, the white Polaroid emblem ... A: Mary, Polaroid will not help because their 19" models are not supported for repair. We have ... | |
| sharp tv( about 6 yr old don't know model) | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I turned on my sharp tv today and when the channel display went off within a few seconds the bottom ... A: Kurt, As my profile reflects, in order for me to help you, your specific model number is ... | |
| Toshiba | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a toshiba sd 740 DVD player. It was working fine yesterday. My wife played a DVD and now it ... A: I am prohibited by the A;;Experts rules, regulations and guidelines of sending you any copyrighted ... | |
| Reply to your answer concerning my JVC HRD4700U problem | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I have tried other video cassettes (prerecorded %26 my own) but still have same results. The picture ... A: Art, Horizontal lines are a clear indication the video heads are not spinning at the correct ... | |
| Mitsubishi TV picture single horizontal line | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: Mitsubishi TV Model CS2725R picture reduced to single horizontal line . Everythingelse works. ... A: Yes, you are correct in your assessment of a vertical deflection problem, but this is an older set, ... | |
| Onkyo TX-SR701 | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: Hooking up my HD Scientific Atlanta Comcast cable reciever to run sound thru my reciever video3 mode ... A: Doug, It is extremely unusual for an input that is compatible to cause this type of problem. The ... | |
| Akai - LCT3285TA | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: my tv Akai - LCT3285TA has no volume control. all buttons on the tv change the source including the ... A: Joe, If the cable box remote control is configured to operate the TV, that would be the only ... | |
| JVC HR-VP604U VCR | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: Hey Rick, Sorry to bother you again. I've got another VCR problem. I have another VCR, the JVC ... A: Troy, The HR-VP604U uses an idler wheel, JVC p/n PU60618-1-6 to transfer torque to the hubs, but ... | |
| vcr | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: i actually answer television questions myself - but only the journalistic side. i am technically ... A: Elizabeth, The VR3330AT01 is a fancier version of the base model VR3310AT01, which is not ... | |
| vcr | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: i actually answer television questions myself - but only the journalistic side. i am technically ... A: Elizabeth, Thank you, but nothing is coming up for the model number you supplied in any of my ... | |
| no picture | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: IO have a Sansui TDC2075B TV/VCR/DVD Combonation all of a sudden when turned TV back on, no ... A: Clint, I will need to know if you have any brightness at all on the screen from any source. I ... | |
| 1990's Toshiba no picture | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: My early module 36" Toshiba TV has no picture. Red power light flashes on and off, can hear "click" ... A: Dennis, As my profile reflects, in order to assist you, your specific model number is REQUIRED. ... | |
| vcr | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: i actually answer television questions myself - but only the journalistic side. i am technically ... A: Elizabeth, As my profile reflects, in order to assist you, your specific model number is ... | |
| Dead power supply on HR-S5800 JVC | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: Following a power outage the power supply on my vcr is dead (PS model PB10378C-03) When I plug in ... A: Nicolas, Unfortunately not. Component level repair will be the only way. You told me that you ... | |
| Toshiba M-5020C VCR | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: Hey Rick, I recently bought a Toshiba M-5020C from a thrift store (of all things) a few days ago. ... A: Troy, I know this model was sold here in the United States, but I wouldn't have any way of ... | |
| video component plug wont work | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I have the same problem as the guy that cant get his component plug in the back to show video as ... A: Tresa, As my profile reflects, your specific model number is REQUIRED in order for me to help ... | |
| sylvania ssc091 9" tv | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: comes on, then shuts off by itself after 3-4 seconds...no VHS tape inside....help please!! A: Dan, You have a defective mode select switch. Your combo is controlled by a microprocessor. It ... | |
| sound delay | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a Sony STR-DE675 stereo receiver. It is hooked to HD DirectTV receiver and I have a sound ... A: James, Because the picture and sound are in sync when using the built-in speakers on the TV, ... | |
| Toshiba | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a toshiba sd 740 DVD player. It was working fine yesterday. My wife played a DVD and now it ... A: OK, FIRST lets confirm your model number. I am assuming that you have an SD-K740, not an SD-740 as ... | |
| tv | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: while watchin t.v we heard a loud pop and the tv went black. we unplugged it and plugged it in again ... A: Kimmie, I'm sorry, I cannot advise immediately. As my profile reflects, your specific model ... | |
| vcr to tv hookup | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I have an old JVC VCR HRD4700U that I connected to my Panasonic TC32LX600 lcd tv for playback ... A: Art, Incompatible hookup cannot cause a speed error. Only a problem in the VCR itself, or a ... | |
| picture fades out | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 27 inch Rca 27r411t tv and it has a good picture for about and hour then it starts to turn ... A: Darlene, I have looked at all the sets of this model that we have had in my service center but ... | |
| problem with sony bravia lcd 52" kdls4100! | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a sony bravia kdls4100 52" for 1,5 month and today I try to turn on and tv does not turn on ... A: Daria, I would like to assist you, but your information is flawed. Unless this is an overseas ... | |
| Code For Excusing Cooling Fan | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: Tv Shuts off after 2 mins of running, Yellow light Blinks betrween 6 to 8 times says it needs a code A: Tony, As my profile reflects, I REQUIRE a specific model number in order to assist you. All ... | |
| VCR not recording | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: My VCR is "properly" hooked to my Toshiba TV (either 20AF44 or 24AF44), using RCA connectors and a ... A: Preston, I still need to know if you are hooking any other recording device in series with the ... | |
| Serial # for the Panasonic TH-50PX60U | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: Rick, I was forced to ask a new question as the site told me I had too many replies. Here is what ... A: Jason, I have searched through my log of answered questions, but have been unable to locate your ... | |
| home stereo speakers | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: recently my daughters had accidentlaly turned the volume on our home stereo up as loud as it will go ... A: Warren, First off, you must not have read my profile. I require a model number in order to assist ... | |
| proscan 32" #26LA30Q | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: i went to turn on my tv and the power lights turned off i then unplugged my tv and plugged it back ... A: Mandi I have only seen one of this model in my service center. I felt bad about even taking the ... | |
| volume control | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I just hooked up my brand new LG 47LH40 TV. I connected my Comcast digital box to the TV via an HDMI ... A: Chuck, In my area we do not have Comcast, only Time Warner. At my service center, we have seen ... | |
| VCR not recording | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: My VCR is "properly" hooked to my Toshiba TV (either 20AF44 or 24AF44), using RCA connectors and a ... A: Preston, You have provided the model number(s) of your TV, but not of the device that you have ... | |
| Sony Wega KDS-R50XBR1 | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: Picture has a green hue that I have not been able to adjust out. I have powered off, tried reset ... A: John, Although as my profile reflects, I do not work on any projection TV's, and therefore do not ... | |
| Quasar Console TV | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: My grandmother has a 1985 quasar console TV. While she was watching TV the picture went black with ... A: Robert, At 24 years old, I would say she has definitely gotten her money and use out of it. ... | |
| Panasonic TH-50PX60U 50 in. red light blinking 11 times | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: Panasonic TH-50PX60U 50 in. Plasma TV shuts off and red light blinks 11 times. I have unplugged the ... A: John, You have a set with a rare error code. 11 blinks is a fan error. I would suggest starting ... | |
| tv wont power on | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a 27" sanyo flatscreen tv.model#dp26649. It. I've had it for about 4 months. It has wrked ... A: In my service center, we have replaced several power supplies in this model. They are just not cost ... | |
| dvd player error message | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a Panasonic DVD/VCR deck, Model No. PV-D4733S, and it works fine...except that I just got an ... A: Amy, If the DVD plays any of your other discs, it can only be one of 2 things. Either there is a ... | |
| Playback Speed | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: Rick, I'm still working on my RCA VCR. I was going to glue the felt back onto the brake band but ... A: Don, I didn't mean anything that "looks as if it's disconnected". I mean any plug in connectors ... | |
| speaker dysfunction | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 20 year old set of nuance stereo speakers that are becoming dysfunctional. The bass ... A: Ryan, After 20 years, I would expect some deterioration in any speaker. I cannot find anything ... | |
| Playback Speed | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: Rick, I'm still working on my RCA VCR. I was going to glue the felt back onto the brake band but ... A: Don, Your back tension arm and brake are working properly based on your description. As I do not ... | |
| Panasonic TV | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: We have an old Panasonic TV. The word Component appears in the upper right hand corner. Do you know ... A: Michele, As my profile reflects, I REQUIRE a model number in order to assist you. ALL ... | |
| PT-40LC12 | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a question very similar to one that you were asked previously, but I didn't see the answer ... A: Brian, The best answer to make it safe is to unplug the set before opening any panels. As the ... | |
| Zenith cn150 chassis | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: set ran for 10 years, no issues now, after turning on, vertical sweep collapses to bright line turn ... A: Robert, Resolder I301, the Vertical Deflection IC. This should resolve your issue. Remove ALL the ... | |
| phillips 32pt6441/37 help | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I turned my tv off, and when i turned it back on their was no color and everything was is in black ... A: DLynn, This has to be a signal processing problem and not a display problem since you say that ... | |
| Remote Control | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: Where can I get a remote control for my GE Undercounter 7-5500 TV/DVD/CD/Radio player? I lost mine ... A: Jack, I like these easy questions. I have 2 great sources. If one doesn't have it, the other ... | |
| PT-40LC12 | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a question very similar to one that you were asked previously, but I didn't see the answer ... A: Brian, I keep telling questioners to stay away from generic replacement lamps. I know in these ... | |
| Zenith cn150 chassis | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: set ran for 10 years, no issues now, after turning on, vertical sweep collapses to bright line turn ... A: Robert, I might be able to help you, but none of my indexes support chassis numbers for reference ... | |
| JVC tv audio out problem | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a JVC 27S33 tv with rca component outs on the back. The audio out all of a sudden puts out a ... A: Bruce, I have looked at the schematics for your TV, and the complete model number is AV-27S33. I ... | |
| vcr playback speed | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I know the play speed is automatic on a VCR, except my VCR is playing only at SP speed. Also, when ... A: Don, I cannot see your parts position, but it sounds as if placement is correct. However, I do ... | |
| vcr playback speed | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I know the play speed is automatic on a VCR, except my VCR is playing only at SP speed. Also, when ... A: Don, The sensing lever is the one that swings out, to the left with the front of the VCR facing ... | |
| Sony Trinitron model KV-32S42 | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: The picture comes on for a few seconds then drops out but the sound remains. If I try it again about ... A: Clem, Your problem is bad solder joints on the vertical deflection IC, reference # IC561. If you ... | |
| drained color | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I was told that if you have radio speakers above your tv it will drain the color out of your tv< is ... A: Darlene, You were either told wrong, or told in wrong terms. Radio speakers cannot "drain color" ... | |
| RCA TV | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I have an L26WD14 LCD tv that is about 2 years old. I had it connected to cable and it worked fine. ... A: Connie, You have 3 options available to you. First, let me begin by informing you that because ... | |
| Sony Trinitron model KV-32S42 | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: The picture comes on for a few seconds then drops out but the sound remains. If I try it again about ... A: Clem, The sets made by Sony have what is called by technicians like me, an "arrogance circuit". ... | |
| 50"plasma philips | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: i have a 50" plasma model # 50pfp 5332d/37/37 which will not turn on only went i plug it to outlet i ... A: Jim, To start with, putting any piece of electronic equipment in storage, constitutes physical ... | |
| TV/Video issues | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a Panasonic TH-50PX60U tv and all of a sudden I cannot get the Guide to appear when I hit the ... A: OK Jason, that clarifies things a lot better. You are looking at one of 3 possibilities. Let's ... | |
| TV/Video issues | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a Panasonic TH-50PX60U tv and all of a sudden I cannot get the Guide to appear when I hit the ... A: Jason, You are giving me information that is inconsistent with what I know about this model. I am ... | |
| vcr playback speed | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I know the play speed is automatic on a VCR, except my VCR is playing only at SP speed. Also, when ... A: All right Don, You have 2 equally strong possibilities here, back tension or cleaning. Lets begin ... | |
| RCA TV Repair | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I have an RCA 27" Model # F27350BC MFD 8/95. The picture went out. The color was funky for a few ... A: Chris, When the high voltage drops, the brightness will drop too, even though you didn't mention ... | |
| 52 inch Phillips Projection Television | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: Why does my tv have a blue shadow on the picture? and how can I fix it myself or can I? Thank you A: Lisa, As my profile reflects, I do not work on any projection TV's, and therefore cannot advise ... | |
| 36" JVC I'ART TV Question | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: Recently this 12-year-old set developed faint white lines on the approximate top 20% of its' screen. ... A: Larry, It sounds as if you have vertical foldover. This is a common problem in JVC sets through ... | |
| Westinghouse 47 | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: My neighbor won this set at a golf outing, sat in a box for a year, and has no warranty. The set ... A: Mike, I hate to do this to you, but I have to send you back to the TV again. There are multiple ... | |
| Broken Coaxial connection | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: the coaxial connection on the back of my Sharp TV broke off. I was wondering how I can output my ... A: Jeff, If you have the RCA input jacks, any VCR will work. At my service center, we repair the ... | |
| vcr playback speed | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I know the play speed is automatic on a VCR, except my VCR is playing only at SP speed. Also, when ... A: Don, There are many possibilities. I cannot go into all of them. My profile reflects that your ... | |
| Toshiba | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a toshiba sd 740 DVD player. It was working fine yesterday. My wife played a DVD and now it ... A: Very well, You should start by pulling and checking all of the electrolytic capacitors on the ... | |
| Chip | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: Happy Holiday's ... I wrote you recently,(11/22/09 and asked you about my Toshiba Model #32A41. ... A: Jill, $120 to repair a 32" TV is not what I would consider being ripped off. It's actually less ... | |
| Turntable | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a Pioneer PL-117 turntable and was thinking about getting a record clamp for my turntable are ... A: Terry, At my service center, we are an authorized service center for Pioneer audio products, and ... | |
| TV PICTURE | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba 26AV502U It is a 26" HD Flat pannel T.V. which i purchased from Circuit city ... A: Jonathan, If you can see the picture in the PIP window, it is not your cable. It will be the TV ... | |
| JVC Intermittent sound problem | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a JVC TV I bought in Germany at the Army PX. I believe it's a 32" screen. The Model I found ... A: Chris, I could find no service literature on it either. This concerned me because at my service ... | |
| water in tv | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: i have an apex 19 in. tv that i use in a back room. the roof started to leak and water got in thv tv ... A: Ed, Anytime a liquid is spilled into any piece of electronic equipment, the clock starts ticking. ... | |
| tvs | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: i have a apex tv and it is lock the screen is black with a red key and i tryed everything to fix it ... A: Alex, I have a very limited amount of resources available for Apex brand, but I cannot assist ... | |
| T.V | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: 1. What is all the functions of T.V.? I have a TV at home that is about 6 times the average size. I ... A: Henry, This is generally a forum to address problems in specific models. My profile reflects that ... | |
| tv | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: My Panasonic plasmas TV gone dead after I bought 1 1/2 years. The red light keeping blinking 12 ... A: Ty, As my profile reflects, a specific MODEL NUMBER is required in order for me to help you. I ... | |
| 2004 mitsubichi projection | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: a friend wants to sell his 2004 mitsubitchi tv65" for $400.00,doesn't seem to have any problems'is ... A: Carolyn, As my profile reflects, I do not work on any projection TV's, and therefore do not ... | |
| sharp 13vt f40 | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: Can I switch from air to cable without a remote or with a universal? Thank you! A: Chuck, Thank you for supplying the complete model number. It makes things a lot easier. ... | |
| Sony TV doesn't turn on | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: My Sony KV-40XBR800 TV will not turn on. The Standby light blinks 6 times and repeats. If left ... A: Frank, All I can tell you is you need a pair of MCZ3001DB IC's to repair your set. The original ... | |
| tuning old Magnavox tv w/o original remote | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: We have a Magnavox 27MT3305/17 that all of a sudden the closed captioning started working for some ... A: Laura, No, unfortunately you will need the original remote control to address the menu options. ... | |
| RCA Model 20F512T | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: TV turns on then picture fades but sound remains. After 5-10 minutes picture comes back and ... A: Mike, Unfortunately, it makes more sense to replace it. Not only is RCA getting out of the TV ... | |
| Re: previous inquiry (Toshiba TV/DVD combo) | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I just wrote to you and THEN read my owner's manual, which led me to solve the problem. There is a ... A: Missy, Thanks for the feedback. I was unable to pull up anything other than the service manual on ... | |
| Problem with Toshiba TV/DVD | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: The remote has stopped working for all functions except volume on our 2-year-old Toshiba LCD TV/DVD ... A: Missy, I have gone back through my history, but could not find where I have assisted you before. ... | |
| Honeywell LCD TV Sound Issue | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I just received and set up my 32" Honeywell Altura ML Series LCD TV. Upon turning on the TV the ... A: Ted, It could actually be any of 3 problems. The HDMI cable, the TV, or the device you are trying ... | |
| KP-46WT510 | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: My television picture is distorted and the different colors are out of alignment. The picture seems ... A: Chip, Your model of TV is a picture tube based projection TV. If you check my profile, you will ... | |
| Panasonic hdtv 1080i popping sound | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: My tv makes a popping sound almost like a squelch weird noise it only does it every now and then. ... A: Richard, As my profile reflects, I cannot assist you without being able to consult documents such ... | |
| Need to buy new tv | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: My JVC went out and I'm looking to buy a flat screen. I don't have a lot of money to spend, so I was ... A: Carrie, This is really a forum to assist you in resolving and/or repairing problems to your ... | |
| rca truflat tv/vcr/dvd #b27tf680 | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: the cable outlet on the back of my TV broke, twisted off with the cable. it worked just fine as long ... A: Kristine, I apologize for taking this long to respond, but I have been checking all my sources ... | |
| Maxent 50 inch mx-50x3 | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I bought this TV in 2006. When you turn it on it has sound but there is no picture. As it warms up ... A: Mike, Although I have not seen this model in our service center, and Maxent does not supply any ... | |
| Audio Hum | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: We have a wall mounted flatscreen in a room that is directly connected to a cable outlet in the ... A: Jake, "flatscreen" has become a generic term like Kodak has for any camera, or Coke has for any ... | |
| RCA TV Repair | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I have an RCA 27" Model # F27350BC MFD 8/95. The picture went out. The color was funky for a few ... A: Chris, Of the sets of this model I have had in my service center with"no picture" symptoms, 3 ... | |
| tv problem | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: i have a 42inch plasma about 4 yr old over the past month the screen goes black and red and purple ... A: Eileen, I cannot answer your question. As my profile reflects, I am not able to give you help ... | |
| Dead power supply on HR-S5800 JVC | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: Following a power outage the power supply on my vcr is dead (PS model PB10378C-03) When I plug in ... A: Nicolas, There are too many parts that can cause this, and some of them you cannot easily test. ... | |
| RE: Toshiba 32A33 won't turn on | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: Steve, If you have enough know-how to replace the power relay and the degauss relay, then I know ... A: Steve, If the TV powers on and you have normal picture and sound when you jump the power relay, ... | |
| DVD/VHS combo won't play tape | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: Greetings! I have a Zenith ZNV400 DVD/VHS combo unit. Recently whenever I program it to record 2 ... A: NO! Linda, NEVER use Q-tips to clean video heads. If you do have a cleaning tape, and it is the dry ... | |
| HD cable box | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I recently upgraded to an HD cable box and in the process of unscrewing the coaxial cord from the tv ... A: Zach, Here in the U.S. most cable boxes have composite, component, and/or HDMI outputs. Since I ... | |
| toshiba plasma hd tv | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: i have a flashing red light and the power wont come on after i hold tv power for 5 seconds. whats ... A: Mark, At this point, I cannot assist you. If you have read my profile, you will see that a ... | |
| Pioneer sx 950 receiver | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a sx 950 receiver and pioneer pl 550 turntable, sounds cuts off during record playing for a ... A: Dave, I can see nothing in the schematics that would cause this to occur exclusively on the phono ... | |
| no power button | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: i have a philips tv model tp2781 c101 and im missing my power button and i cant program my universal ... A: Jason, Universal remotes are great if you have a working set, but in your case, if you can't turn ... | |
| lost picture on sony hd tv | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I moved (carried) our 3-yr old sony 42 inch hd tv to another room yesterday. When I moved it back ... A: Mike, From the symptom, I am guessing that this is an LCD TV. If so, I may be able to help you, ... | |
| RCA Gemstar 36" | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: T.V was working fine until one day it just wouldn't turn on. What could the problem be and is it a ... A: Christopher, Unless you have just a blown fuse, this will take technical experience, at least a ... | |
| Panasonic PT-53WX42 convergence circuit bad | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I read through a ton of prior questions on the website and looks like I have a bad convergence ... A: Omer, I know just enough to explain what you have, which does sound like a convergence problem. ... | |
| LXI TV model 626-54546-19 | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I was given a lxi model 626-54546-19, manufactured (1992). It has been sitting in the garage for two ... A: Jone, I have searched through all my resources, but was unable to find anything on this model. ... | |
| 7 inch portable LCD television made by Digital Labs and sold recently by kohls, model # bar code with the #80025 75540G09A06901 manufactured July 2009DT191SA | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: 7 inch portable LCD television made by Digital Labs and sold recently by kohls, model # bar code ... A: Rose, I have been unable to locate a parts distributor for this model. I am told it is an ... | |
| Sony STR-DE445 "Protect" | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: Rick, I saw from your previous postings that 99/100, a Protect display indicates a blow output ... A: Nadim, You can still have defective output transistors without having SHORTED transistors, ... | |
| lost password for parental control | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: how do i reset the password for the parental control? A: Linda, There are numerous ways to accomplish this, more ways than I could possibly take the time ... | |
| VCR | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I have Comcast cable. I instaled their digital boz. How can I watch one ch. and record another on my ... A: Bernard, I have tried unsuccessfully to contact Comcast Cable to ask about the signal type going ... | |
| DVD/VHS combo won't play tape | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: Greetings! I have a Zenith ZNV400 DVD/VHS combo unit. Recently whenever I program it to record 2 ... A: Linda, I have looked through the service manual and discussed the timer/microprocessor operation ... | |
| Sony Trinitron TV Locked | 12/1/2009 |
| 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'm sorry, but I cannot assist you. I did not notice previously, but I see you are in ... | |
| tv screen doesnt work | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: i have a panasonic tau and i was watching it last night perfectly fine but when i went to turn it on ... A: Lauren, Although produced in 27", 32" and 34" models, I have seen relatively few of the TAU sets ... | |
| RCA VJP900T VCR power problems | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I have been storing my parent's (read: my childhood's) old VCR for a little bit in hopes of one day ... A: Conrad, You will have your hands full. To begin with, I worked on VCR's exclusively for well ... | |
| white screen | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: what made my screen go all white have sound no picture tv just over a year old ANSWER: Robert, I ... A: Robert, Since you have sound, we know that the power supply is working. The only other components ... | |
| Samsung hdtv goes blank | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: Hey, Tonight I was watching a movie on my blu-ray with an hdmi going to my TV. Well about an hour in ... A: OK Andrew, That makes a big difference. Although I haven't seen this specific model in my service ... | |
| sony fd trinitron wega kv36hs500 | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: turning tv on causes led standby to blink tv will not come on. have reset tv with controler ... A: Timothy. All you did by leaving it unplugged is allow the set to completely electrically ... | |
| Samsung hdtv goes blank | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: Hey, Tonight I was watching a movie on my blu-ray with an hdmi going to my TV. Well about an hour in ... A: Andrew, You gave me a small part of what I need to assist you, the brand name. Samsung made a lot ... | |
| white screen | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: what made my screen go all white have sound no picture tv just over a year old A: Robert, I have no idea yet. I don't know if you have a picture tube based direct view TV, a ... | |
| 52" Sharp Aquos TV | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I just bought this television and I got the cable and everything hooked up and it will not come ... A: Shanna, I am unfamiliar with a green flashing. Normally, when you have an incident of shutdown, ... | |
| phillips lcd tv | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: i have a phillips lcd tv model 42fd9932/17g the power button stays red and the screen dont come on ... A: Ryan, You did not mention anything about the sound, but knowing that a solid (non-blinking) red ... | |
| SA 8500 | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: OK Rick. Switchboard Q1 Base *37.1 v. (Schematic said -35.6) Collector 50.3 v. (Schematic ... A: OK, all those voltages are picture-perfect. Next, I need you to check the voltages on pins 8,9, and ... | |
| RCA hdtv | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I have an RCA HDTV and the colors are off. It is also showing double picture. When I say color is ... A: Tonia, When you tell me you have a double picture, it SUGGESTS that you have a projection TV that ... | |
| LOCATION OF CONVERGENCE BOARD ON 52 INCH MITSUBISHI | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: ACCORDING TO SIMILAR QUESTIONS YOU HAVE ANSWERED I BELIEVE THE CONVERGENCE BOARD IS DEFECTIVE ON MY ... A: Cheryl, No, I can not. As my profile reflects, I do not work on any projection TV's, and ... | |
| Magnavox TV | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a magnavox 50 inch LCD model #50MF231D/37. Sometimes when i turn the TV on a red light comes ... A: Dean, You probably have some electrolytic capacitors that have lost some of their capacitance in ... | |
| multi room volume control | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I have recently installed a second set of speakers to a seperate volume control in my kitchen. My ... A: Merritt, Slow down, I'm having problems sorting out your situation. First off, we need to be on ... | |
| Seeing Faded Doubles | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: My Phillips HDTV # 60PP9202/17F display double pictures with faded color. Where should I begin to ... A: Kaia, As my profile reflects, I do not work on any projection TV's, and to get a definitive ... | |
| tv doesn't respond to the remotes | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a Panasonic CT-34wx54. The TV doesn't respond to the 2 remotes I have and reprogrammed. I ... A: Jules, You started by saying you reprogrammed the remote controls. That suggests to me that you ... | |
| Remote control sensor | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a Techics SU-G91 5.1 home theater system with the equalizer , radio , cassette and cd player ... A: Don, Here's another option open to you. Check out this ebay search I performed on your tuner. The ... | |
| sony fd trinitron wega kv36hs500 | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: turning tv on causes led standby to blink tv will not come on. have reset tv with controler ... A: Timothy, No, it cannot be helped by cleaning. There are 2 IC's in the power supply circuit that ... | |
| Crackling Noise - Sylvania TV-SSC092 | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: Just connected HD converter to TV and auto scanned it. Video is fine, but audio has crackling ... A: Jerry, OK, with the new digital signal, as you know, if the signal shifts at all to an ... | |
| toshiba 32A33 won't turn on | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: Just happened overnight a week ago. Wouldn't turn on, no relay click. Took apart, tapped relays ... A: Steve, If you have enough know-how to replace the power relay and the degauss relay, then I know ... | |
| DVR without satellite service | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I'm tired of paying satellite service fees, but i do love having a dvr. Is there a dvr available ... A: Chuck, I really don't know if there is one available or not. Your best bet is to talk with the ... | |
| Stand by mode | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: My Magnovox 15MF605T/17 screen goes blank after a few minutes of watching cable tv. The images will ... A: Tom, The screen control is a control. I don't know any other way to put it except turn it just ... | |
| RCA 27" No Picture | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a RCA F27665 TV. It has sound but no picture at all. The picture tube looks like the TV is ... A: Frank, This will go into component level testing, so unless you have technical experience, tools ... | |
| Remote control sensor | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a Techics SU-G91 5.1 home theater system with the equalizer , radio , cassette and cd player ... A: Don, The pin readings do suggest a defective sensor. One voltage should be 5 volts, while the ... | |
| tv shuts off | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: my sharp model 25N-M100 keeps shutting off. I unplug it and wait a few minutes and plug it up again ... A: James, If it's EXACTLY 30 minutes each and every time, I would say somebody has turned your timer ... | |
| Toshiba | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a toshiba sd 740 DVD player. It was working fine yesterday. My wife played a DVD and now it ... A: Gurubandhu, I have not seen any of this model in our Service Center, which surprises me, as we ... | |
| Crackling Noise - Sylvania TV-SSC092 | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: Just connected HD converter to TV and auto scanned it. Video is fine, but audio has crackling ... A: Jerry, If you are referring to a DIGITAL converter box, then I would need to know how you are ... | |
| tv/vcr troubleshooting | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: I have an old JVC tv/vcr "4 Head VCR Combo" that I just moved to a new apartment. It used to work ... A: Shani, One of us is confused. You said this is a TV/VCR combo. To watch the VCR portion, you ... | |
| Stand by mode | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: My Magnovox 15MF605T/17 screen goes blank after a few minutes of watching cable tv. The images will ... A: Tom, It sounds as if the screen control needs to be adjusted. The best way is to use the Magnavox ... | |
| t v problem | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: i have a sony wega TV model # KDF-E55A20 I started to lose the color now the TV turns off & on by ... A: Robert, I will need to clarify a few things before I can provide an answer. Please answer the ... | |
| TV Menu Displays | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a Hitachi C21-F200 Multi-System TV and I lost the manual. The menu displays are now in ... A: Yari, I'm sorry, but as my profile reflects, I have access only to manuals for sets made for sale ... | |
| My television just shut off. | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I have an Emerson model number EWL20S5C, the television cut off and won't come back on. I called the ... A: Stacie, "power supply" refers to a circuit. It is the circuit that takes the 120 volt AC from the ... | |
| Sharp LC-37SH20U problem | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: my Sharp LC-37SH20U LCD TV powers on when I plug it in and stays on for about a minute with no audio ... A: OK Brandon, Thank you. Here's what I need you to do. Unplug the set, then while holding the ... | |
| ILO DTV2794B | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I have an ILO DTV2794B that is not working. When I hit the button to turn it on, all I get is a ... A: Ken, I cannot answer your cost questions. I do not have access to ILO parts or to pricelists from ... | |
| sharp 25j-s100 | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: My old tv will work perfectly fine, then the screen will just go all white. There is nothing you can ... A: Tiny hairline cracks in the main circuit board. I cannot help you find them, as I would have to be ... | |
| ILO DTV2794B | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I have an ILO DTV2794B that is not working. When I hit the button to turn it on, all I get is a ... A: Ken, Any storm damage to today's electronic equipment is among the most diffecult problems at ... | |
| Bowens and Wilkins DM 610 | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: Hey, I have 2 B&W DM 610 stereo speakers and one of them is clicking profusely from the sub woofer ... A: Michael, The rattling/clacking you hear will be caused by one of 2 things. The first, usually a ... | |
| RCA TV no picture, has sound. | 11/24/2009 |
| 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, OK, snow is brightness, so disregard the horizontal output stage. You need to start by ... | |
| Red Key on right side of screen, cannot get it off | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I've got a RCA tv (R29SFOBA), i've had it for 6 yrs since i've had it i have had no problems except ... A: Melissa, As my profile reflects, I only have access to documentation in the form of owners ... | |
| Remote control sensor | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a Techics SU-G91 5.1 home theater system with the equalizer , radio , cassette and cd player ... A: Don, I thought so. Well, at least we know I can still read schematics! OK, first off, the I/R ... | |
| sharp 25j-s100 | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: My old tv will work perfectly fine, then the screen will just go all white. There is nothing you can ... A: Ryan, You did not answer as to if the set had been dropped or excessively jarred, such as in the ... | |
| Projection TV screens | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a Toshiba TZ55V61 Theater View projection TV and the movers broke/cracked the projection ... A: The lenticular is the front screen. It is the one with the straight lines. The fresnil is the rear ... | |
| sharp tv: lc-46d62u | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: my tv displayed a horizontal split screen where both top and bottom were showing the same picture. ... A: Rishma, The double-image on your TV is most likely due to having your DVD in PROGRESSIVE SCAN ... | |
| toshiba fuse | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I had a power surge, repairman said I needed a power surge unit, which I have purchased. I also have ... A: Gabriel, As my profile reflects, I need a model number to provide definitive answers, but ... | |
| TV interruption with quick speaker crackle and snowy picuture | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: Just converted from Comcast cable to Verizon Fios. Basically the only change on the ... A: Barry, If the cable source was the only change made, I would call Verizon first. It costs you ... | |
| Vizio L42HDTV10A | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I found this tv in the trash in excellent physical condition and can't help but to want to fix it. ... A: Matt, Unfortunately, Vizio is tight with their service information, but what we have seen is a ... | |
| Remote control sensor | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a Techics SU-G91 5.1 home theater system with the equalizer , radio , cassette and cd player ... A: Don, I have some problems with your situation. The first one is that I have looked all through ... | |
| sharp 25j-s100 | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: My old tv will work perfectly fine, then the screen will just go all white. There is nothing you can ... A: Ryan, When the screen goes white and the set locks up, I need to know more about what you do ... | |
| 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, This chassis was notorious for having bad connections around the shield that is around the ... | |
| Toshiba | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: Toshiba Model # 32A41 I've had since, 2004. Serial # 55605766. We had a lightening ... A: Jill, Lightning damaged sets are the most difficult to diagnose with the set in front of the ... | |
| tv not coming on | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: My Apex TV(19") was on and working just fine. Then all of a sudden I noticed there was no ... A: Shelley, To answer your last question first, of course they can go out this soon. 13 months old ... | |
| Noise from Pioneer SA-8100 amp. | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I'm hoping you may be able to discern what the problem is with my (much cherished) Pioneer SA-8100 ... A: Daniel, Although I see you are in Norway, and I usually reject questions out of the United Sates ... | |
| SA 8500 | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: Rick. Your site said to write a new question. The amp was strickly 120 volt. The distorted sound ... A: Tom, OK, if it is the same in both channels, and present on all sources, it's time to check ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| Tv code | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: Mitsubishi mod:cs-3515r unknown year Q: Had a power outage, restored electricity, turned tv on and ... A: Mike, You have an older model, and I do not have the service manual for it in my Service Center, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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" ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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! ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
TV/VCR/Stereo Troubleshooting
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Rick Montgomery
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Expertise
Most questions about 1970's-1980's audio equipment. Most 1980's -1990's VCR's and VCR combo's. Most 1980's-1990's car audio, except original equipment. I know name brand after-market such as Kenwood, Pioneer, JVC, and some Sony. I am not so good with TV's, DVD's or camcorders. I do not work on Projection TV sets at all. I also have no access to documebntation for sets outside of the United States.
Experience
Professional Electronics Technician since 1975, specializing in most audio, home, portable and car. Also all VCR's. Limited TV knowledge. No projection TV experience
Organizations
Through work, NESDA.
Publications
n/a
Education/Credentials
High School. Graduated with 2 yrs Vocational Electronics in High School.
Awards and Honors
Certificates of completion of factory training seminars for various brands
Past/Present Clients
Thousands of customers to the Service Centers I have worked for.
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