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About Allan Wainwright
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Expertise
I have over 22 years of experience repairing and training technicians on how to repair TV’s, working on the phone all day with techs all over the world. I specialize in home service of Projection, DLP, LCD and plasma televisions. I can fix most issues right on the spot and I am very good at answering questions and troubleshooting on MOST makes and models. IF YOU ARE IN ORANGE PARK,FL OR JACKSONVILLE,GREENCOVE. THEN I CAN FIX YOUR TV IN YOUR HOME. CALL ME AT TV REPAIR, BIG SCREEN TV REPAIR, IN HOME SERVICE www.tvdoctor.us

Experience
In order to properly assist you, it is very important that you provide the Model number of the television and the year it was manufactured. You can find this information on the back of the TV. Please also let me know if you are trying to fix the unit or just need to know the cost for repair. If you have a digital camera, and know how to solder and use a meter, I can help you fix your unit in most cases. BY THE WAY, THE PICTURE IS OF MY FAMILY MINUS OUR OLDEST WHO IS IN THE MARINE CORE IN IRAQ.

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Questions Answered By Expert Allan Wainwright
In Category TV/VCR/Stereo Troubleshooting

Subject	Date Asked

Black/Dark Screen w/good sound	7/7/2009
Q: Sony Wega FD Trinitron television, model: KV36HS20. when powered up either from the remote or front ... A: this is very common on your model. your power supply in the tv is going bad and is in need of a ...
Panasonic HDTV Projection TV issue	7/4/2009
Q: I will do my best to explain the picture.... Today when turning on my Panasonic projection TV today, ... A: this is very common. your convergence circuit is going bad, a repair man is need for a fix. a cost ...
tv	6/30/2009
Q: model 61hx71. year-2000. toshiba,cinema series HD.there is no picture or sound,the power light ... A: could be a bad power supply. we cannot be sure with out testing. you will need to call a repairman ...
convergence	6/25/2009
Q: We read a answer about the model 55pp9401 phillips projection tv. we have the same problem. what is ... A: there are parts in the tv that must be replaced. in order to do this you must be aboe to solder and ...
46gw948	6/21/2009
Q: the picture looks bent a lil.but works perfectly.someone suggested to check the geometric parameter ... A: this is a bad convergence circuit. a repair is needed for sure. a cost will range around 300-400 ...
No Sound on Toshiba 57H83	6/21/2009
Q: I have absolutely no sound at all on my tv. I had no picture so I went to see if a dvd would play ... A: really odd if it worked for dvd then the tv would have been fine. there is a switch on the back of ...
Hitachi 43fdx01b losing picture.	6/19/2009
Q: I have a 43 in hitachi that seems to be losing it's picture. Sometimes while watching tv the ... A: this might be a vertical circuit issue. a cost might range 300-400. i would say it is time for a new ...
Panasonic TV no screen	6/16/2009
Q: I have a Panasonic rear projection TV model# PT50DL54J. When I turn it on the on button flashes ... A: might be a bad lamp. pull the lamp out and see if it is cracked. your owners manual should tell you ...
TV Repair	6/14/2009
Q: I have a 2002 hitachi 53 inch projection tv model number 53fdx20b. Was watching one night when it ... A: if the all the inputs like DVD are also pink? then a repair cost might range 300-400. not good for ...
Panasonic Plasma 42" no picture	6/14/2009
Q: I have a really peculiar problem. I am unable to get a picture on my Panasonic 42" (TH-42PX77U) ... A: ok i think i clicked the wrong button to respond so if you get two emails from me you will know why ...
toshiba plasma 42hp83	6/13/2009
Q: i have the above listed tv and i have a i.5 inch wide black line that runs down the middle of the ... A: sounds like a buffer module is going bad. a cost might range 400-500 Good luck :) Let me know if ...
No picture on my Toshiba 61A60A tv	6/13/2009
Q: No picture when the tv is on. The red power light stays on with no blinking. Tried changing the ... A: send me pictures of the boards and i will show you what to check. send to tvdoctor@comcast.net ...
sony kp53s76	6/13/2009
Q: when we turn on the tv the screen is snowey for an undetermined amount of time. The time varies. But ... A: sounds like the tuner in the tv is going bad. a repair cost might range 300-400 Good luck :) Let me ...
Diagonal multicolored lines on screen	6/8/2009
Q: I have a Sony KDF-E42A10 Rear Projection LCD TV, mfg 1/06, that is displaying diagonal colored lines ... A: yes i am sorry to say it does sound like a bad B block. the only thing you can do is replace it. ...
TV Problems	6/3/2009
Q: I have a 65 inch Sony rear projection TV model # KP-65XBR10W manufactured in November 2000. when I ... A: sounds like one of the projection tubes is going bad. i would say time for a new tv. this cost would ...
Toshiba 50H12 no picture	5/29/2009
Q: I have a Toshiba 50H12 mfg in July 2002. I bought this set new and have never had any problems at ... A: sounds like the power supply in the tv might be bad. not much you can do here but call a repairman. ...
Samsung Rear Projection Troubleshooting	5/28/2009
Q: we recently inherited a Samsung rear projection TV, model # HLP5063WX/XAA. It is about 6 years ... A: sounds like you might have a bad color wheel. it is very common on your model to go bad. a repair ...
Mits WD 52531 Shuts Off after 15 Sec.	5/15/2009
Q: I have a Mitsubishi WD52531 Rear Projection TV. Was working great for two years and all of sudden ... A: odds are the lamp is causing this. i would try it first. Good luck :) Let me know if you need more ...
tv won't turn on	5/13/2009
Q: i have a sony trinatron wega model#kv36hs420 made in oct.2004 when you turn on the tv you do not get ... A: this is some ic chips on the power board going bad. it is real common on your model. a repair cost ...
tv not coming on	4/22/2009
Q: i have a mitsubishi tv model#WS-55513 the blinking green light stays on. I have replaced the 4 ... A: it the green light is blinking then the DM is plugged in right. also if you changed the caps and it ...
KDF-42/50 WE655	4/21/2009
Q: Our DLP Sony has a Bluish cloud like on the screen. It started in the left hand corner, but is now ... A: this is the optical engine going bad. i am sorry to say this part cost around 500.00 plus 300-400 ...
hdtv1080isamsung 2004	4/17/2009
Q: When I cut tv on red light blinks 3-4 times and goes off. TV won't come on. ANSWER: sorry if you ... A: this could be a bad lamp. ther are other parts in the tv that can do this. without testing we can ...
hitachi tv looks like 3d	4/15/2009
Q: Our hitachi ultrascan HD is out of wack. It looks like 3D with out the 3D glasses and it has red ... A: no you will need a repairman for this fix.your convergence circuit is bad and a repair cost will ...
Mitsubishi won't turn on	4/14/2009
Q: I have a Mitsubishi WS-55859 or WS-55909 and after a long power loss the TV will not turn on, the ... A: you will need a repairman. this is a bad DM modlule in the tv. Good luck :) Let me know if you ...
Sony LCD projection shadow on screen	4/9/2009
Q: Sony KF-42WE610 LCD projection, manufactured Dec 2003 - There is a deep blue shadow on far right ... A: this is a bad optical engine. i am sorry to say it would cost around 800 for a repair. this is not ...
RCA model p61927	4/6/2009
Q: While watching TV last evening the TV started jumping channels, changing volume. The OFF button on ... A: this is very common on your model. your button assembly is shorted and going bad. you can replace ...
tv changes channel by it self	3/31/2009
Q: my TV changes channels by it self then when i unplug it it takes a long time to come back on can you ... A: very common problem. the button assembely is bad. a repair cost might range around 100.00 Good ...
Toshiba TV Model 27AF43	3/30/2009
Q: Two problems: 1. We have white lines going horizontally across the screen in the top 3-4 inches of ... A: both of these problems are related. your vertical circuit is going bad and you will need a repair to ...
HDTV COLOR PROBLEMS	3/28/2009
Q: philips rear projection 60 " HDTV has blue and yellow outlines of all objects on screen. Is ther ... A: this is real common. your convergence circuit has gone bad and you will need a repairman for this ...
Mitsubishi projection tv	3/26/2009
Q: My rear projection TV turns on and instantly turns off. I was told this may be a lamp causing this. ... A: there is no lamp in this model. sounds like a power supply problem. testing is needed to be sure. a ...
magnavox 50ml8105/d17	3/25/2009
Q: when watching tv some times it turns off by itself. we have to wait about 3 min and turn it back on. ... A: THIS COULD BE A BAD SIGNAL BOARD. a repair cost might range 400-500 for this repair. Good luck :) ...
Toshiba-TV doesn't respond to remote	3/23/2009
Q: I have a Toshiba 27AF43 manufactured 2003. It no longer responds to the remote. Have tried the same ... A: sounds like a bad remote sensor in the tv. a repair cost might range around 120.00 Good luck :) Let ...
Phillips 51 in. Rear Projection TV	3/12/2009
Q: My 4 year old TV (51PW9303, 9-04) suddenly lost both picture and sound. When the power button is ... A: this is mostlikely a shorted convergence circuit causing this. a repair cost will range around ...
Panasonic TV	2/23/2009
Q: I have a Panasonic HDTV Projection PT53WX53, manufactored in Oct 04. The TV went out the other day, ... A: this is the convergence circuit gone bad. it is very common on your model. a repair cost will range ...
tv gone black!!	2/21/2009
Q: ...i have a pioneer elite pro 119 projection tv....made in july 1997.....just recently the tv ... A: YES A BIG BOAT ANCHOR LOL odds are this is a bad power supply. a cost would range 400-500. this is ...
53S70 sony big screen tv	2/21/2009
Q: It will not turn on only blink code 4 or 44. it was working but just went off in the middle of a ... A: this is a problem in the deflection circuit. you will need a repair. a cost will range 300-400 for a ...
Hitachi 43FDX20B Projection TV	2/14/2009
Q: When trying to turn it back on the power button (which is red when on) keeps blinking and making a ... A: the power supply or convergence circuits could casue this on your model and are common. a repair ...
Panasonic HD shuts off, power light blinks 11 times	2/6/2009
Q: I have a TH-65PF9UK. Recently the unit will power up and then shut off within seconds. Power light ... A: the 11 blink code is a fan error. there must be a fan not running or a voltage to the fans bad. you ...
toshiba 43h70	2/6/2009
Q: It looks like the colors are not lining up. like the image is shifted from right to left. I am also ... A: this is a convergence circuit going bad. you will need a rpeairman to fix this. a repair cost will ...
Rear Projection LCD TV	2/5/2009
Q: Our TV screen has an odd blue color on the right bottom corner of the screen, it's getting bigger ... A: this is the optical engine going bad. this is the main part of the tv and the part is 700.00 plus ...
Sony KP-53S76 Projection TV	2/5/2009
Q: My TV will show picture in picture but only the small screen appears. The main screen is black. Can ... A: this could be a bad main board or a tuner board bad. a cost would range 300-500. Good luck :) Let ...
Panasonic CT-27D32-F, made 5/02	2/4/2009
Q: Once our TV is on for awhile it will turn off and on at different times. May stay off for a minute ... A: this is the power supply going bad. a repair cost would range around 160.00. not sure i would put ...
Panasonic plasma	2/3/2009
Q: I have a 42" Panasonic plasma screen tv, (Model# TH-42PD60U, March 2006) that just wouldn't show a ... A: i think you mean SS board. testing is need to be sure. another problem is you cannot buy this board. ...
JVC and Mitsubishi	1/31/2009
Q: I have both a JVC and Mitsubishi TV's. Both are in need of adjustment. The JVC model# AV 48WP34 ... A: can you send me a picture of the problem with the jvc? send to tvdoctor@comcast.net the mit sounds ...
Philips HDTV no audio/video	1/31/2009
Q: I have a Philips 30PW9110D/37. It worked great for about 8 months but now it just freezes up. The ... A: i would say odds are it is the main system control board in the tv going bad. testing is needed to ...
Sony KDF E 42A10	1/28/2009
Q: TV comes on when you first turn it on-picture and sound good. Turn the TV off and then on again you ... A: this sounds like a bad Q box.this part will cost around 400.00 and the labor is 300-400.i have seen ...
RCA Tv	1/27/2009
Q: after turning on tv it has the tendency to cut off and I have to turn it on again. What could be the ... A: depends on the model. but the button assembely was common to cause this. Good luck :) Let me know ...
TV picture non-linear	1/27/2009
Q: My 77 lb Toshiba color tv set (CF2762B, probably made in 1992 according to the date on the ... A: this is the vertical output circuit going bad. you will need a repair and a cost will range 150.00. ...
Sony Trinitron 2005 32" TV	1/25/2009
Q: Our KD-30XS955 2005 Sony Trinitron Color TV that we bought on 1/08/06 will click when the on button ... A: sounds like you are having a power supply problem. this is common on your model. this is a great ...
Sony 55" Projection	1/24/2009
Q: model # KDF-55E200 our tv is only about 2 years old. We had been getting a pink line on top of our ... A: if this line ios alwasy there on all inputs?? then you have a bad optical engine and a repair cost ...
Sony TV picture going in and out	1/24/2009
Q: I have a Sony big screen TV. It is a couple years ago and it seems that the picture goes in and out ... A: if the picture is blinking on and off?? then you have a weak picture tube and the cost of a repair ...
broken samsung tv	1/22/2009
Q: sp h2454 the screen is cracked it appears the glass may be cracked 2 how much do you think this ... A: i am sorry to say this would cost more to repair than the tv did brand new. sorry for the bad news. ...
57HDX82 Picture Problem	1/20/2009
Q: 6 year Old HD Toshiba Projection has Fine, Randomn movement,Diaganal lines on Picture which is on ... A: there is no adjustments for this. i think you have a bad hyper module. this is a part that converts ...
Samsung lnt3253h whistling	1/20/2009
Q: There is a high pitched whistle coming from the power supply. Seems to be a common problem. Are ... A: no not on this one. best bet is to replace whole power supply. BN44-00155A Description ...
Mitsubishi WT-46805	1/13/2009
Q: Allan, I have a Mitsubishi WT-46805 projection tv. It has been a great set for about 8+ years. ... A: this model tv does not use a bulb, but 3 crt picture tubes. they might be getting weak. if so a cost ...
repair	1/10/2009
Q: I have a Hitachi 55hdt51m made in 9/o4. I have green dots apear usually after a dark faster moving ... A: this is one of the sustain boards in the tv going bad. you will need a rpeairman to figure out what ...
sink bar	1/9/2009
Q: i have a dell 30 inch lcd tv, after watching for a few hours a sink bar or line appears on the left ... A: i am sorry to say this is your lcd panel going bad. this cannot be repaired. the cost would be more ...
proscan tv model ps56700yx1	1/9/2009
Q: the TV picture and sound goes out, but when you click on menu for the guide plus it is just fine ... A: this was a really good model but really it is a little old now and i do not think i would invest ...
Toshiba Theaterview 61A60A	1/9/2009
Q: My Toshiba Theaterview is projecting an image larger than the actual TV screen. Seems the projection ... A: does it do this on DVD also? tvdoctor@comcast.net Good luck :) Let me know if you need more info or ...
panasonic projection tv	1/8/2009
Q: I am looking for a diagnosis, panasonic projection tv, model pt-47WX52CF, made in 2002, the colors ... A: this is a very common problem. your convergence circuit in the tv is bad and you need a repair. a ...
Samsung HLR5667W DLP TV died	1/7/2009
Q: I have a Samsung HLR5667W DLP Tv that finally quit working. The symtoms are: had vertical and ... A: yes you are right it is the DMD board. it is cheaper to replace the whole optical engine. look here ...
panasonic rear projection TV	1/7/2009
Q: I have a panasonic mod# PT-52LCX16,rear projection tv about 1 year old , and when I turn it on the ... A: odd are it is the lamp in some cases it could be the ballast. there is no real way to test the lamp ...
rear projection rca and sony	1/5/2009
Q: I have 2 TVs with prob. RCA model p61950 picture looks like 3d movie with out glasses.The ... A: the first one is a east part to replace in the tv send me pictures of the boards in the tv and i ...
picture appears "zoomed in"	1/5/2009
Q: wondering if you could tell me what may cause a tv to have a "zoomed in" picture. the tv is approx ... A: this is a well know probelm with your tv. the horizontal circuit is in need of a repair. a cost ...
Toshiba colors off on set	1/5/2009
Q: We recently purchased a used Toshiba CX35C60 for our children to use for gaming. We noticed that ... A: unles something is loos in the tv?? then this looks like a weak picture tube. odds are it is the ...
toshiba 50h12 tv scrambled picture	1/4/2009
Q: the picture is scrambled but the menu is fine, video jacks also scramble but the s video works fine, ... A: this sounds like the hyper module in the tv is going bad. it is real common on your model. the parts ...
Should I fix old set or buy new one	1/4/2009
Q: Happy New Year Allan, We have a Mitsubishi Rear Projection TV, Model # WS-55807 bought for ... A: this is a very common convergence circuit problem. you will need a repair and it will cost around ...
Hitachi ultravision digital hdtv moniter	12/31/2008
Q: I purchased my set at used, untested,when I got it home and connected to my dish the picture has a ... A: this model is a 43 in and a good model this is a bad convergence circuit. you need a repair a cost ...
HDTV Projection TV- Trying to Fix	12/30/2008
Q: I have a model PT-53wx54J projection TV manufactured Nov. 2004. I still have a picture but the red ... A: this is a bad convergence circuit. you need a repair a cost will range aroun d 400.00 for a ...
mitws48511	12/30/2008
Q: I have a blue shadow on the top center of the screen that goes from top corner to top corner and ... A: this is a bad convergence circuit. you need a repair a cost will range aroun d 400.00 for a ...
mitsubishi tv has a blue tent/shadow	12/29/2008
Q: I hope you can help me. My Mitsubishi model vs-50609 yr2001 started having a blue shadow on it and ... A: this is the convergence circuit gone bad. it is real common and a cost of a repair will range around ...
straight line in middle of tv	12/16/2008
Q: we have a picture that is about one inch can't see it. can you tell me what this means please. we ... A: this is a vertical output circuit problem. you will need a repair. a cost will range around 200.00. ...
60'' Philips Magnavox	12/15/2008
Q: Model number-9P5511C102 Model Chassis number-PTV836. The picture on my TV shrinks to the center of ... A: this is a bad power supply in the tv. the problem is that the parts for this are no longer made and ...
double image in picture on Toshiba Model 42H83	12/4/2008
Q: Toshiba Model 42H83 serial 16016992 mfg Sept '93. The picture is showing double images. I tried the ... A: this is the convergence circuit gone bad. a repairman is needed for this fix and a cost will range ...
Toshiba 50H12 Projection TV	12/3/2008
Q: Allan- We received the above mentioned Tv from a friend. He said his kids thru something at the ... A: this is very common and you will need a repairman to fix this. a repair cost will range around ...
Sony Trinitron	12/1/2008
Q: My Trinitron suddenly one day shut off on its own. When I try to tutn it back on I hear a ticking ... A: this soulds like a bad flyback transformer. a cost will depend on the model number. 190-300 Good ...
Purple spot	11/29/2008
Q: Long question. I have a Toshiba 34" wide screen Mod.# 34HF85 Manufacter date Nov 2005. For years I ... A: i belive you LOL. this is common and called degaussing. i am sending a web sites that shows a tool ...
Sony TV KV277520	11/29/2008
Q: Sony TV KV 277520 In past -Shrinkage of Picture or Line shows up in Middle of screen sometimes TV ... A: this sounds like the vertical circuit was going bad and then went out all the way. a repair cost ...
tv repair	11/28/2008
Q: i have a 60 mitsubishi and in scrolls verticaly seems to get better when it warms up, is there a ... A: what is the model number?? tvdoctor@comcast.net Good luck :) Let me know if you need more info or ...
Plasma Static spots?	11/28/2008
Q: I have a two year old Samsung 48" plasma. I am seeing a lot of static spots on my screen. I have ... A: this is a bad sustain board or a bad control board. hard to say with out testing and a molde number. ...
Mitsubishi tv	11/27/2008
Q: Mitsubishi Model WS65613, Oct. 2003. We have the flashing green light on front of set, won't turn ... A: there are some parts that must be changed in the tv. you must be able to solder very good to do ...
Toshiba Home TheatreView help	11/27/2008
Q: On my Toshiba Home Theatre View 50" bigscreen, the picture started coming down from the top and up ... A: this is the vertical circuit going bad. a repair cost will range around 300-400. Good luck :) ...
Sony KV-36H5510	11/27/2008
Q: My 4 year old Sony developed the following problem. When the TV is running for 20 minutes the ... A: sounds like the tech did a good job. the voltages out of the flyback are so high we cannot test them ...
kv40xbr800 sony trinitron 2002	11/26/2008
Q: tv will play after you turn it off it will not come back on after a couple of days it will come ... A: this is really common. your power supply is going bad. a repairman should be able to fix this for ...
50" Hitachi Projection TV Problem	11/25/2008
Q: I have a 50UX23K Hitachi Projection TV and I have a problem sometimes of it cutting off. It cuts ... A: sounds like the power supply is going bad. it is common on this model. most shops wil not fix it ...
Plasma Shuts Off After 20 sec	11/24/2008
Q: I have a 42" NEC Plasma that shuts down after 20-40 seconds then I can turn the power off then on ... A: if you have a fan not working then this is why the tv is not running. it will not work with out all ...
hitachi 50v710	11/24/2008
Q: My Hitachi 50V710 shows a faint yellow area near the center of the picture. This area is the size a ... A: this sounds like a bad optical engine. this is a common part to go bad on your model. the part cost ...
phillips tv	11/22/2008
Q: I have a phillips tv that is about 5 years old, I have sound but no picture. The Source does not ... A: this sounds like you have a bad flyback transformer. it is real common on your model. a repair cost ...
Mitsu VS-55601 1998	11/21/2008
Q: the picture on my vs-55601 started shuttin off while watching it, but the sound will stay on. If I ... A: this is a very common vertical circuit problem. you will need a repairman to fix this and a cost ...
tv not woking	11/21/2008
Q: I have a RCA model #p5272OLV 1996 TV. The picture has slowly turned more and more blue in the last ... A: sounds like the projector tubes are getting weak. i would not have it looked at or repair. the cost ...
Pioneer SD-P5065 no picture	11/20/2008
Q: I picked up an old Pioneer 50" (model # is sd-p5065) about 6 months ago. It's been working great up ... A: this is odd. you must have a bad video board. this would be a hard repair and a repairman is needed, ...
Misubishi Projection Television KS-5046 S/N 001211 Made in 1996	11/19/2008
Q: I have a 56' projection television and recently when I turn the set on it takes several minutes for ... A: i think you meant vs-5046? this sounds like a power supply problem or could be vertical. either way ...
Flashing color and auto shut off of TV	11/19/2008
Q: I have a Sony 51" projection TV model # KP-51WS500. I believe it was made in 2002 or 2001. (bought ... A: this is one of your tubes going bad. it is real common on your model. this is also what is causing ...
toshiba theaterview HD 50H71	11/19/2008
Q: Toshiba TheaterView HD Model# 5oH71 My TV colors have warped apart on the lower corner of the tv. ... A: this is a very common convergence circuit problem. you will need a repair. you can do this yourself ...
Panasonic PT-51HX40	11/19/2008
Q: We were watching TV and heard a loud pop and the picture and sound went off. I uplugged the TV, ... A: this could be the power supply or a bad transformer. testing is needed to be sure. a repair cost ...
Toshiba DLP cinema series tv	11/18/2008
Q: My tv tries to come on but the timer rec light just flashes. When I unplug it and turn it on the ... A: sounds like the lamp is bad. we will not know without some testing. but i will try a lamp. Good ...
Samsung Projection TV Model # is PCK5315R	11/18/2008
Q: I have a 2000 Samsung Projection TV Model # is PCK5315R. I tried to turn the tv on but all it did ... A: sounds like the power supply might be bad. we cannot be sure without some testing in the tv. if you ...
Mitsubishi Model#VS-55705 rear projection t.v.	11/18/2008
Q: Ours is a Mitsubishi Model#VS-55705 purchased in October 1999. It's a 55" rear projection t.v.. ... A: this is a known problem on the signal board. you will need a repairman to fix this issue. a repair ...
Wavy pic	11/17/2008
Q: i have a rear proj Toshiba model #42H83 five yrs old. When turned on pic is very distorted, wavy ... A: this sounds like the hyoer module in the tv is goin bad. it is common on your model. a repair cost ...
CRT- black Screen	11/16/2008
Q: and thanks in advance Hitachi 57f59 model year 2006 Have recently come across this TV for sale ... A: this is a hard call not a easy model to troubleshoot. if it is a power supply problem then the tv is ...
Panasonic rear projection mod # PT53WX52F	11/16/2008
Q: Turned the TV on this evening and had a red,green and blue rainbow along with dual images in red and ... A: this is a very common convergence circuit gone bad. you will need a repairman to fix this. a cost ...
Magnavox Big Screen 8P4834-C101	11/16/2008
Q: I have a Magnavox Big Screen. It was manufactured in 1998. I recently was made aware how bad the ... A: this is the fluid in the tubes going bad. it is a coolant and over time grows a fungus. you will ...
menu screen	11/15/2008
Q: 50PF9431D/37 2006 what causes the menu screen to continually pop up by itself. when it comes up i ... A: this sounds lie the SSB board in the tv is going bad. the part vost is 400.00 plus 300.00 labor. ...
Mitsubishi WD-52525	11/15/2008
Q: Status light is continuously blinking green whether the tv is powered on or off. Only way to turn it ... A: this model is well known for this issue. it really needs to have the chassie sent off for a repair ...
Concaved picture on Sony Videpscope	11/15/2008
Q: We a Sony Videoscope big screen projection tv. Manuf. Jan 1994 model number KP- 53V15. The picture ... A: this is a bad convergence circuit. it is very common. you can do this yourself if you solder well ...
Hitachi ultravision projection tv	11/11/2008
Q: The red color in the projector is not aligned. I tried the MAGIC focus button , but no luck. Is ... A: this is the convergence circuit going bad. you need a repairman. a cost will range aorund 400.00 ...
toshiba model tp50h50. 1999	11/11/2008
Q: I have this tv and believe I cannot get the sleep timer. It stays on all the time and everytime I ... A: this sounds like teh convergence circuit in the tv is going bad. it is common on your model. the ...
rac 52" wont come on	11/7/2008
Q: i have a rca model no. p52738wk tv i was watching it and it quit. i have checked the fuse in the ... A: this model is common for the power supply or the transformer to cause this. a repairman is need to ...
36" sony tv	11/7/2008
Q: About 2 months ago my sony TV when you first turned it on in the morning would start flashing (the ... A: this is vert common it sounds like the picture tube is getting weak. this will get worse over time ...
Mitsubishi ws-65909	11/6/2008
Q: TV was working earlier in the day and shut off. When I try to turn it on the green start light comes ... A: this set is know for a the convergence circuit to go bad and burn a part in the power supply. a ...
rear projection tv	11/4/2008
Q: i have a 2006 42" samsung model HL-S4266W. My problem is that when i turn it on i get no picture or ... A: if the light is lit then the lamp is ok. sounds like the optical engine or the digital module is ...
picture gets worbly.	11/3/2008
Q: i have a pioneer sd-p5181 projection monitor and when we first turn it one the picture goes worbly ... A: this is a convergence circuit problem. it is a common problem. you will need a repair man to fix ...
hd56fn97 - Power Button Flashing, Black Screen	11/2/2008
Q: I'm looking for information to determine if this is a possible self-repair or not. I have a 2006 ... A: this sounds like your lamp is bad. have you pulled th elamp out and checked it? Good luck :) Let ...
samsung HCL4715W	11/2/2008
Q: Turned my TV on and pic. looks like a hour glass on its side with red on the top and bottom. ... A: you will have to change the whole delfection board. there are a lot of wires on this board you will ...
tv making noise	10/30/2008
Q: Model #p46159WK RCA 46" projection. I thought my speakers were bad, I could here static. We took the ... A: this is really odd. this will not be the the tubes or projectors. if it was then the picture would ...
my magnavox rear projection tv needs help!	10/27/2008
Q: I have a magnavox rear projection tv. It is getting doubling effect, and red and green lines all ... A: you are in need of a repair. this is the convergence circuit gone bad in the tv. a repair cost will ...
tv won't turn on	10/26/2008
Q: I turned my tv on yesterday and as soon as it turned on it turned off and now doesn't appear to have ... A: on this model if it does nothing at all?? then odds are it is a bad fuse. this is loaated right next ...
dlp tv	10/25/2008
Q: I own a samsung dlp tv model hl-t5076s manufactued in 2007. The problem I'm having is it shuts ... A: odds are this is a bad lamp. there are other parts in the tv that could cause this, but in most ...
Non-working Sony Bravia LCD HDTV KDL-V26XBR1	10/25/2008
Q: This TV will not power up, the blinking power light and the clicking sound are all I see and hear. ... A: this could be a few different circuits in the tv. the power supply or the panel is the most common. ...
question on hitachi tv	10/24/2008
Q: modle 50ux23k year 1995 when watching tv it will click off. when you press the power button, you can ... A: this is a power supply problem. the only real way you can do this is if you know how to solder and ...
mitsubishi 65' rear prijection	10/24/2008
Q: I have a seven year old Mitsubishi 65' rear projection tv. It was working fine one night, turned it ... A: this might be a coolant leakage problem. sounds like one.i would really like a model number to be ...
2004 Hitachi 50V500A LCD rear projection TV	10/24/2008
Q: The reds appeared to be smeared, especially towards the center of the screen, and clearer towards ... A: this is a major repair. you will need a tech to do it. the optical engine is bad and th epart cost ...
Convergence problem on KP 46V15 Sony	10/23/2008
Q: we have a Sony KP 46V15 Color Rear Projection TV, Manuf= 12/93. If it a repair we can do we'd like ... A: sounds like the stk chips might be bad in the tv. if you can solder good?? then you can repair this. ...
Toshiba Big ScreenvT.V. Waves	10/23/2008
Q: We have a Toshiba Big screen T.V. that the screen waves for about 15 minutes when you first turn it ... A: this is a commn problem. your hyper module is bad. a repair cost wuold range 550.00 or so.. Good ...
tv light on power button flashing and will not turn on	10/22/2008
Q: I have a Toshiba 42H81 (2003)and this morning the light on the power button began flashing when i ... A: this could be a bad power supply or a convergence circuit problem. either will range in cost ...
Toshiba Rear Projection 42H83 TV	10/21/2008
Q: While watching TV there was pop noise and the picture got color ghosts. I found out later from a ... A: you will need a repairman for this fix. a cost to repair the convergence will range around 350.00 or ...
sony 35" trinitron / pip	10/21/2008
Q: my TV model kV-35s65 was manufactured Sept 1998. my daughter was watching the tv and all at once ... A: sounds like the power supply is bad. this is common on your model. a repair cost will range 200-300. ...
CRT Blackout	10/20/2008
Q: Sony Trinitron KV-32S40, Made 1999 Will start up just fine but after 10 to 20 minutes (time ... A: this is a vertical output circuit repair. a cost to have it repaired will range around 200.00. ...
RCA	10/18/2008
Q: I have an RCA model # F36669R and suddenly the channels started changing and won't stop. Any ideas ... A: it is real common on your model for the buttons to go bad and cause this. a shop might charge 150.00 ...
Hitachi 53UWX10B (July 2001)	10/18/2008
Q: Our projection screen TV has recently developed a "color wave" across the top left 1/3 of the ... A: this sounds like a well know convergence problem on your model. a cost of a repair will range around ...
Repai for RCA Guidepluss+gold model F32444 TV	10/17/2008
Q: The TV noted above suddenly made a load noise and the sound and picture just went out during last ... A: this sounds like a bad power supply or could be a bad transformer. a repair cost will rnage 250.00 ...
Replacement/ Repair Of Rear Projection Screen	10/17/2008
Q: I have a Toshiba 50H81 Rear Projection TV. Recently something hit the front of the TV breaking the ... A: there are three screens in this model, but they are no longer made. so this can not be repaired. ...
35" Mitsu tube, warms up then goes black	10/17/2008
Q: I have an older (<20 years) 35" Mitsu tube. I got it from my parents. Then never had a problem, ... A: this is a bad video board in the tv. it was real common on the older model mitsubishi tv`s. i am ...
Sony KP57WS500 57 inch	10/16/2008
Q: The TV STOPPED WORKING LAST NIGHT - IT TURNS ON THEN SHUTS OFF AND GOES INTO STAND BY MODE. Is ... A: sounds like a power supply problem to me, a cost will range 300-400 for a repair. it si a good model ...
Sony KF-42WE610 Memory Stick Error	10/16/2008
Q: I have the model TV mentioned above and have an unusual problem. The Memory Stick viewing ... A: this is a odd problem. we might can go into the tv and remove this board www.tvdoctor.us Allan ...
Power stopped on Tv	10/15/2008
Q: I have a Sony KP53S75 projection TV. Built in May 2000, serial 9509211 Ra3A. The TV just popped ... A: we would have to do some testing in the tv to see what is wrong. can you use a meter to do this for ...
Sony KV-32S22 32" TV	10/14/2008
Q: One day my Sony TV quit working with no warning at all. The unit will not power up or the little red ... A: this could be a power supply or transforme issue. a cost would range 200-300. Good luck :) Let me ...
TV picture gone bad	10/4/2008
Q: We have a 2004 Toshiba 48" or thereabouts. For about a year now, the picture looks wavy for about 3 ... A: this sounds like a convergence circuit going bad. a repair cost would range 300-400. this is a good ...
television	10/4/2008
Q: I have a jvc d series television and when I powered up, after a few seconds, a black box the size of ... A: your close caption is turned on. you need to go into the tv`s menu and turn off close caption. then ...
46"Sony LCD projection tv	10/3/2008
Q: we have had our sony tv for almost two years and yesterday I notice there is a red stripe across the ... A: i really need the model number to help. but this does sound like a bad LCD panel. with the model ...
blurred picture	10/2/2008
Q: I have a Sony wide screen projection TV KP-51WS510 2003 model year. Just looking for info IE: is it ... A: this does sound like the convergence circuit is going bad. over time it will get worse and you will ...
sony kd 27fs170	10/2/2008
Q: Hey Allan our 2 year old sony wega just started this. the middle 3 or 4 inches is compressed into ... A: this is a problem in the deflection circuit. in order to fix this you will need a repairman to have ...
1995 Zenith PVR6069 Projection TV	10/2/2008
Q: Turned it on tonight and as it was warming up I heard a high pitch squeal, no picture now but good ... A: i would say the power board is bad. this tv is kind of old for a repair. a cost would range 400-500. ...
quasar 50'' projection tv	10/2/2008
Q: The green color on my screen is about 5" higher than the picture on the left side of the screen and ... A: i would say the stk`s are bad and need to be replaced. also there might be a few bad resistors. a ...
Sony KDP-57WS655 57-inch HD-Ready CRT Projection TV	10/1/2008
Q: I have the opportunity to purchase the above TV, said to be in EXCELLENT condition, for $500. Is ... A: we have had a lot of problems on this model and bad picture tubes. i would not buy it. also the ...
Sony KP-53S70	10/1/2008
Q: My Sony KP53S70 basically wont turn on, period. No clicks, no sound, no nothing. Is it worth ... A: this sounds like a bad power supply. a cost would range around 300-400. it is a good model. also i ...
Mitsubishi Model # VS60705	9/30/2008
Q: My picture goes blurry the red and green color separate and the picture looks like is is rounded A: sounds like the convergence circuit is having a problem. this is very common issue on this model tv. ...
Hitachi 42" Projection	9/30/2008
Q: I have a blue spot on the right side of the screen, its about a 3" oval in size, what could this be? ... A: i am sorry to say this is a bad optical engine. this part is around 500.00. plus 300-400 labor. i ...
Hitachi 50ux22b staying on	9/29/2008
Q: the problem is when I cut it on it is on for a second or to and then the picture jumps and then it ... A: i would say the power supply in the tv is bad. a repair cost would range 300-400. i really think ...
32" Magnavox TV	9/28/2008
Q: I am not sure of the model# but someone is offering me one for free except it has rainbow colors ... A: this could be a couple of different things. can you send me a picture of this so i can see? send to ...
Sony 50XBR800	9/28/2008
Q: My Sony is about five years old and lately it turns itself off for about one minute then restarts ... A: i agree with you. odds are it is the lamp going bad. Good luck :) Let me know if you need more ...
Sony 50e2000	9/28/2008
Q: I heard a pop this morning that came from my Sony t.v. and there was smoke and of course the smell ... A: the six blink is a therman fuse bad. i am not sure what the smoke was but we would have to pull the ...
51" hitachi projection tv	9/28/2008
Q: My tv worked perfectly after i just spent over three hundred dollars to have the convergance fixed ... A: i really need a model number. but it does sound like the power supply in the tv has gone bad. you ...
How to restore AV1 on 1992 Sony Trinitron TV	9/26/2008
Q: Years ago I accidentally deleted AV1 on Sony Trinitron, now I am trying to connect Internet to TV ... A: with the tv off and the original sony remote hit these buttons in sequence DISPALY 5 VOL+ POWER. ...
Sony Trinitron KV-32S22 Intermittent Picture	9/26/2008
Q: I have a Sony Trinitron KV-32S22 made in March 1998. When I turn the power on, the standby light ... A: this sounds like the vertical output circuit is having a problem. a repair cost might range around ...
Sony KP-61S75 Solid standby light	9/26/2008
Q: I tried to turn on my TV this morning, when i realized the standby light was on. I unplugged ... A: sounds like you have a bad transformer or a bad power supply. you will need a repairman to fix this ...
television	9/26/2008
Q: i just got an older hitachi projectio t.v.(50ux14b/15k)for the basement for my son.it is a hand me ... A: this is most likely a bad power supply in the tv. a repair cost would range 300-400. i would not ...
2001 Toshiba	9/25/2008
Q: We have a 50 in 2001 Toshiba model 50AX60A ser #21958406. Recently we had a hurricane and was ... A: this is real hard to say without doing some testing in the tv. there are many circuits in the tv ...
lg plasma no picture	9/25/2008
Q: i have a lg plasma du-42px12x that has great sound but no video. the menu does not even come up. ... A: this could be a bad power supply a bad panel a bad sustain board. on the low end a repair would ...
mitsubishi ws-a55 crt tv wont turn on	9/25/2008
Q: ... A: This sounds like a bad power suppply. we could not be sure without testing. a cost of a repair would ...
TV HELP?	9/24/2008
Q: OK WELL I HAVE A MITSUBISHI TV M# IS VS-5002R.MY KID DID SOMTHING AND NOW WHEN I TRY TO GO TO VIDEO ... A: send me a e-mail requestion the unlock PDF file and i will send it to you. send the e-mail to ...
Philips projection TV	9/24/2008
Q: I have a 60 inch Philips projection...approximately 3 1/2 years old. All of a sudden, the colors ... A: this is a very common convergence issue. you will need a repairman to fix this. a cost will range ...
no picture or sound #F26634SFYX1	9/23/2008
Q: I have an rca 27" 10 yr. old tv that was working fine one night and then would not turn on the next ... A: well it is time for a new tv. odds are it is a power supply short. this repair would cost 200.00. i ...
Sony Trinitron 27" TV	9/23/2008
Q: I have A Sony Trinitron 27" Television that is roughly 10 years old. It worked fine until last ... A: well it is time for a new tv. odds are it is a power supply short. this repair would cost 200.00. i ...
blue tube replacement	9/21/2008
Q: I've been having trouble with my Sony KP-46WT500 TV. I had a service man come over to take a look ... A: you cannot get this tube anymore. but!!! you can send it off for repair. below is a web site that ...
Sony Color Rear Video Projector #KP-46WT510	9/21/2008
Q: I have a Rear Video Projector model # KP-46WT510 and yesterday it started acting up. A bunch of ... A: this is a very common convergence circuit problem. you will need a repair. a cost will range 300-400 ...
sony tv	9/21/2008
Q: I have a sonny projection tv I think is 57 or 60 and it is 5 years old, suddenly happen that on the ... A: this is a very common convergence circuit problem. you will need a repair. a cost will range 300-400 ...
sony trinitron kv-35v35	9/20/2008
Q: It flashes like 2 times a minute and i have no idea what to do i have experience in soldering and i ... A: this is the picture tube going bad. we can trya a adjustment that might help.in order to do this i ...
sony trinitron	9/20/2008
Q: Please help me determine if my set can be fixed or if it is time for a new one. model # KV-32S66. ... A: this is a very common problem. your picture tube is bad. this cannot be repaired. in some cases you ...
sony trinitron troubleshoot	9/18/2008
Q: I have a Sony Trinitron which I purchased in 1998. When I turn the power on, the standby/timer ... A: hard to say how much soldering till we find out what is wrong. as far as the meter i can show you ...
Horizonal neon light on Toshiba 34HF85	9/18/2008
Q: When I turn on my 2005 Toshiba 34HF85 I get a horizontal neon line across the middle of my TV. ... A: this is the vertical output circuit gone bad in the tv. it is a common problem. a repair cost might ...
Mitsubishi W-55807 Shuts Off after 3 sec.	9/15/2008
Q: Have had this set for about five years and it does not have that much milage on it! Just recently ... A: This sounds like the power supply or convergence circuit. a repairman is needed for this fix. a cost ...
Convergence repair	9/8/2008
Q: How hard is it to find convergence parts for an mitsubishi HD 1080, and what is the level of ... A: if you solder well?? then you can do this. a cost for a repairman would range around 400.00. a parts ...
Mitsubishi WS65515	9/3/2008
Q: I bought my Mitsubishi 60" HDTV1080 in 04. The power light is flashing green and wont turn on . I ... A: if the power light never stops flashing then you have abad DM module. ti is very common on your ...
55" Hitachi Rear Projection TV	9/2/2008
Q: I have a 5 yr old Hitachi Tv. Suddenly last night while "on" the picture became slightly blurry , ... A: this is a very common problem. your convergence circuit has gone bad. you will need a repairman for ...
Panasonic Plasma and Philips Plasma problems	9/1/2008
Q: I have a Philips 50" Flat TV model #50PF7220A/37B and ever since I bought the TV from a 3rd party It ... A: on the philips tv it sounds like the X or Y sustain boards might be bad. a repair cost would range ...
Samsung Model # HCN4226W	8/31/2008
Q: There seems to be a problem with my convergence. The blue is fine, but the red is way off. My ... A: this is a very common problem. your convergence circuit is bad. you will need a repair to fix this. ...
Mitsubishi WD-52525	8/31/2008
Q: Solid red light on front panel. Changed bulb cartridge but still get solid red. TV powers up but I ... A: this model is know for many problems. the power supply,DM and formatter boards are just a few. this ...
Sony Trinitrono KV32s26	8/29/2008
Q: This TV was bought in 1997. I am not table to turn the TV on. It was working perfectly and now it ... A: well you can check the one fuse. it is in the tv right next to the power cord. if it is good?? then ...
WS-65511 , 2003	8/29/2008
Q: My blue color seems to have shifted from the target in all screens. When I go to the convergence ... A: this is the convergence circuit in the tv gone bad.if you can solder good? and use a meter? then we ...
27" Toshiba TV, wont start correctly	8/16/2008
Q: I am working with a Toshiba 27" TV model 27A34. I had to replace a zener diode in the chroma section ... A: with all these parts bad i would sya you got a power surge. and in that case i would look at the ...
pepari issue	8/15/2008
Q: I own a Mitsubishi projection TV model WS-55905. It was manufactured, 06/02. My problem is as ... A: ok lets reset the tv to see if that helps. now i am giving you a special menu to enter. it is a ...
Mitsubishi WS 55809	8/12/2008
Q: My problems began with bowing effect of the picture coupled with red and green shadows. sometimes ... A: this is a great model tv and works a lot better than some of the new junk on the market now. your ...
JVC HD-56FN97 Rear Projection TV Lamp Module	8/10/2008
Q: Simultaneously blinking power and lamp/program light. No sound of fan, no picture, no nothing just ... A: these lights blinking are a error code. this error code you are getting can be three different ...
mitsubishi HD 1080 Series	8/10/2008
Q: I just moved back to the states and my TV was crated and shipped by way of ship. When I left Panama ... A: i do not think geek squad will be your best bet. look here and see what you find ...
blue light in bottom left corner of Sony KDF-55WF655	8/7/2008
Q: I have a five and a half year old Sony Grand Wega KDF-55WF655. I recently replaced the bulb for the ... A: this is a know issue and you have a bad optical engine. this would cost big bucks to fix, but sony ...
TOSHIBA 50H71	8/3/2008
Q: We've had a toshiba 50H71 big screen TV for about 5 years now and its been great. All of a sudden ... A: this is a very common problem. yout convergence circuit is going bad. you will need a repairman for ...
panasonic tv	7/25/2008
Q: Turned my 32" panasonic tv on this morning and have a round 'rainbow' on my screen. Ckd. my ... A: this is a degaussing circuit gone bad. should be a minor repair. i am sending two web sites that ...
Blinking yellow light on Toshiba 65" DLP	7/22/2008
Q: i have a 65"DLP HDTV from toshiba model number 65HM167 2007 - i am asking for info, i switched to ... A: this is very common. your seine module is bad in the tv. this is like a computer board. the part ...
56 inc panasonic rear projection	7/17/2008
Q: i have a 56 inch Panasonic rear projection. when i was watching it, it just went blank. i tried ... A: the convergence circuit is the most common problem on your model to go bad and cause this. you will ...
Mitsubishi 52725 blinking power light	7/16/2008
Q: I have a fast blinking power light (green) that came on after turning off the tv last nite. Now the ... A: the lamp will not do this. i can tell you this is a bad DM module and in most cases the board must ...
problems with Sony rear projection tv	7/15/2008
Q: I have a Sony 51 inch projection tv that was manufactured in June 2002,Model# KP-51HW40. I think I ... A: this model is know for bad picture tubes. a cost to have one replaced will range around 600.00. the ...
Hitachi convergence???	7/12/2008
Q: We have had this Hitachi 57F500 1080i tv for about 4 years. Just recently the picture started to ... A: i would replace both chips. they work together and both should be changed at the same time. you ...
PLASMA REPAIR	7/10/2008
Q: MY 50 IN. VIZIO PLASMA TV WOULD NOT POWER ON AFTER LIGHTNING APPARENTLY HIT OUTSIDE MY HOME. I HAD ... A: in some cases it will just blow a fuse. in other cases it will take out the power supply. a repair ...
TV Sony trinitron 32 in	7/10/2008
Q: Everytime I turn my TV on it blinks for several minutes before working normally the picture and ... A: i am sorry to say this is common on sony tv`s. the picture rube in your tv is going bad. over time ...
Toshiba CF36G55	7/8/2008
Q: I was recently given a Toshiba CF36G55 (Feb. 1998) by a friend who told me it was having issues that ... A: this is the filament circuit going bad.this is a the circuit that lights the picture tube. unless ...
Akai 42" Plasma model pdp4292 went pop and has sound w/ a picture you can only see in the dark!!	7/7/2008
Q: i have had my Akia Pdp4294 for exactly 3 years now, and was watching it one day when all of a sudden ... A: this could be the Y or X board. either can do this. the sad part is the only way to know is change ...
Akai 42" Plasma model pdp4292 went pop and has sound w/ a picture you can only see in the dark!!	7/7/2008
Q: i have had my Akia Pdp4294 for exactly 3 years now, and was watching it one day when all of a sudden ... A: this could be the Y or X board. either can do this. the sad part is the only way to know is change ...
Sony TV No picture/sound ok	7/6/2008
Q: It was hooked up to cable and working perfectly at the seller's apartment. Brought it home, hooked ... A: we rally need to do some testing here to see what happened. this is odd. something might be loose in ...
Overpowering static on JVC AV-27750	7/6/2008
Q: Allan, I was gone for 6 months and my friend used this TV. He insists nothing was spilled into the ... A: first off if you have a cable box hooked to this tv then check it first. the cable box can do this. ...
Mitsubishi WS-A55 Blinking Picture	7/6/2008
Q: I have a Mitsubishi WS-A55 - Picture blinks erratically - Power stays on - Video and Audio stop ... A: this could be several different circuits in the tv. vertical power supply or video. further testing ...
Hitachi 46EX1B No Picture but sound	7/6/2008
Q: I have this make and model of TV it just started to show a black screen after about 5min from ... A: this could be several different circuits in the tv. ceri9tcal power supply or video. either way it ...
rca hdtv srs focus p61310 display issues	6/26/2008
Q: Our tv now has a distorted view, colors don't line up and the picture doesn't fill the screen. It is ... A: this is a older model HD tv and was a good tv in its time. sounds like you have a convergence ...
Toshiba 42H82	6/26/2008
Q: the horizontal convergence adjustment just stopped working. I can't manually adjust it and the ... A: this is a convergence circuit problem. you will need a repairman to fix this. a cost will range ...
Mitsubishi HD 1080- Power problem	6/25/2008
Q: Mitsubishi HD 1080 Model Number AC-120V Made April 2004 I've only had this TV for a few years. ... A: sounds like you are having a power supply problem. you will need a repairman for this. a cost might ...
Philips\50P8341A	6/24/2008
Q: Philips\50P8341A, no pic & no sound. Was watch and lost pic, then little later lost sound. What ... A: this could be several different circuits in the tv that would cause this. you will need a tech to ...
Panasonic model th-42pd25 made in 2004	6/24/2008
Q: Clarity and lots of snow started on channel three and now progressing to higher channels. channel ... A: sounds like the tuner is going bad in the tv.(i would have your cable checked also) but if the tuner ...
Sony 52" power supply	6/24/2008
Q: can lighting cause the power supply to fail? My TV has not been the same since power went out in ... A: lightning can do really odd things to a tv. when it does go out does the timer light blink? if so ...
Sony KP46V35 blinking	6/23/2008
Q: Our Sony randomly blinks. Some channels it blinks very quickly, others randomly and some channels ... A: this is a very common problem. you have three projection tubes in this tv. red blue and green. as ...
Help with Sony Trinitron SRS TV 2006	6/22/2008
Q: My 2 1/2 year old rapidly pressed the power button on the tv set over and over and the TV hasn't ... A: this blink code means a few different things. you will need a repairman to see. the M2 board might ...
Sony TV not turning on	6/22/2008
Q: I have a Sony KP-43HT20 rear projection TV, which will not turn on. The LED flashes 4 times and then ... A: i tried e-mailing you and got this. This is an automatically generated Delivery Status ...
Colors off on projection TV	6/18/2008
Q: I have a Hitachi 53UWX10B, made in 2001. When I turned it on today the colors were all messed up. ... A: this is a convergence problem and a repaired is needed here.a cost will range around 400.00. this is ...
Broken HDTV	6/13/2008
Q: I have a Mitsubishi 1080 HDTV. It's a 46" projection television model number WT 46805. When ever I ... A: there are several circuits in the tv will cause this. it is hard to say without testing. the power ...
Hitachi Ultravision Model 60SX8B	6/11/2008
Q: I have a 60" Hitachi Ultravision Model 60SX8B Manufactured in Jan 95. I LOVE THIS TV! Can only hope ... A: this is the comb filter module going bad. it was very common on this model. this part is not longer ...
sony trinitron color tv	6/11/2008
Q: It worked one morning and that afternoon it would not turn on I checked the outlet - unplugged vcr, ... A: there is not reset in this tv. sounds like the power supply is bad in the tv. a cost would range ...
mitsubishi projection tv	6/10/2008
Q: When you turn the tv on it clicks on and then back off. What could cause this? The model # is ... A: the most common problems we see of this is the power supply or the convergence circuits. a cost of ...
Sony KP65WV600	6/3/2008
Q: Purchased this set in 2002, it's been working fine until a few days ago, symtoms: 1)Untermittant ... A: your blue tube is bad and the power supply is ok. the tube is shorted and shutting the power suply. ...
46HM94	6/3/2008
Q: All of these problems after we noticed the TV would not show the volume bars, or TV menu screens. It ... A: out og 6700 people i have helped here i have not got a bad or low rating from anyone. i agree ...
Mitsubishi VS-5006R Picture Ghosting	6/2/2008
Q: It started ghosting when it was cold but would go away after it warmed up. Now it's all the time. I ... A: this is parts in the convergence circuit gone bad. a shop wpuld charge 400. to fix. this is too much ...
Degaussing issue with my Proscan PS32108 32"	5/31/2008
Q: I've got a 32" Proscan TV, Model PS32108. We purchased it used and it worked for about a year. One ... A: well there is two things you need. i am sending two wib sites that explain this. but odds are there ...
Samsung PCK5315R Projection TV problem	5/30/2008
Q: I have a Samsung PCK5315R projection TV that was made in 2000. When I turn it on the screen freezes ... A: sounds like a bad AA95-00172B SCAN MODULE ASSY PCB this is a real good guess and cannot be ...
sony kp-57hw40 Blue screen only	5/29/2008
Q: i was given a sony 57" model kp57hw40 when i power it up the tv works for a momnet then goes solid ... A: sounds like a bad blue tube. it is common on your model for all three tubes to do this. they are ...
sony kv-36fv300 blinks 5 times	5/28/2008
Q: My tv all the sudden is turning on but then red lines across the screen and then totally goes out ... A: this is either a shorted picture tube or a bad crt driver board. testing is needed to be sure. if it ...
mitsubishi dlp model #52725	5/17/2008
Q: GREEN TIMER LIGHT BLINKING AND TV WILL NOT TURN ON. I TRIED UNPLUGGING TV AND SYSTEM RESET MANY ... A: this could be a bad formatter board or a bad DM module. this is a hard repair.. if you are good with ...
faint red and blue lines, occasional bluish tint	5/14/2008
Q: I have a Sony KP-57ws500. It has a single continuous blue and also a red line, that runs in a ... A: i am sorry to say this is very common on your model and it is the three tubes going bad. sony had ...
53 inch Hitachi Rear Projection TV (53SWX10B) shuts off after a period of time.	5/10/2008
Q: Issue: 53 inch Hitachi Rear Projection TV (53SWX10B) shuts off after a period of time. I haven't ... A: i tried to reply off your e-mail that you sent to my other web site. but got it back both times.. ...
Sony 55WF655 Status light blinks 6 times	5/10/2008
Q: TV was bought in Feb. of 2005. While my kids were watching cartoons today, the TV just turned off. ... A: the 3 blinks means the lamp door might not be on right it has a switch that is hooked to it and if ...
Sony KV-35V68 picture going black	5/2/2008
Q: We have a Sony KV-35V68 TV set that was manufactured in 1999 and recently the picture started going ... A: odds are it is the picture tube going bad. it is real common on this model and it will blikn on and ...
panasonic 1080i	5/1/2008
Q: We are having trouble with our Panasonic HDTV 1080i, pt-47wx53g made on 12/03. The bottom 1/3 ... A: you are in need of a repair. your convergence circuit is bad. it is a very common problem and a ...
Plasma pixel color issue	5/1/2008
Q: I have a 43" Samsung Plasma TV HPS4253X/XAA (2006) that is no longer under warranty. Starting at the ... A: this could be a bad panel or a bad address buffer board. it will need to be tested to see. odds are ...
Sony Vega KDF-42WE655	4/26/2008
Q: Bought Jan'05. Light blue hue now present along right bottom of screen, and somewhat into middle. ... A: this is a known issue with your model. the light engine is bad. this part is 1000.00.but i have good ...
Red shift in projection tv	4/22/2008
Q: I have a Panasonic 53WX53 projection tv manufactured in August 2003. Recently, after moving the tv ( ... A: this is a very common problem and is a bad convergence circuit. there is a lot of soldering needed ...
Toshiba	4/20/2008
Q: I have a 1998 Toshiba TP50H60 projection tv. No problems until today. I had a program paused on by ... A: there are several circuits that might cause this problem.i would say the tuner or if circuits might ...
convergence problem	4/19/2008
Q: I have a Pioneer Elite Pro 98. The red curves inward to the middle of the screen on the top and ... A: it could be a bad connection on the convergence board. but in most cases it is the convergence ...
Sony 51 Inch TV	4/18/2008
Q: TV picture looks like we should be watching it with 3-D glasses on. Red and green shadows are ... A: this is a very common convergence problem. you will need a repairman to fix this. a repair cost will ...
PT-47wx49se panasonic	4/16/2008
Q: I have a PT-47wx49se, purchased in 2002. I was watching the screen and the lower 1/3 of the screen ... A: this is a very common convergence circuit problem.if you have good soldering skills and can use a ...
tv repair	4/16/2008
Q: I have a sony 60 inch kds-r60xbr1 (sxrd) projection tv. Recently its has been displaying yellow ... A: this is a very common problem. your optical engine in the tv is bad. this is a 900.00 part, but you ...
TV repair	4/9/2008
Q: I have a 1999 Panasonic TV, serial #CT-27G14A. When I turn it on, the only thing I see is about an ... A: this is a very common vertical circuit problem. if you can solder well? and use a meter? then you ...
Sony KP-53S70 not responding to remote...	4/6/2008
Q: I have a Sony KP-53s70 that won't respond to remote commands. I used a cell phone camera to make ... A: i do not think it is the wires, but the remote sensor plugs into the control board then into the ...
Samsung HCM5525w	4/5/2008
Q: Think I have a conversion problem. Not the type to pay the hundreds it may cost to fix this. Would ... A: well in most cases it is two IC`S the part number is STK392-040 these parts are soldered into the ...
Mitsubishi VS4543 Problem	4/1/2008
Q: I have a 45 inch Mitsubishi rear projection TV, model VS4543. TV doesn't turn on. When I press the ... A: this is really to old for a repair. you need a repair in this case.sounds like the power supply is ...
No Picture	3/31/2008
Q: I have a Samsung PCN5425R made in 2003. When I turn the set on , the screen stays black, and ... A: sounds like the power supply is bad. hard to say without testing.. if you can use a meter?? then ...
Toshiba	3/26/2008
Q: I have a 2005 model Toshiba rear projectionmodel 52HM84. I was watching it, heard a pop, and the ... A: you need a repairman for this repair. there are several circuits that can cause this. the most ...
Samsung DLP	3/26/2008
Q: Model HL-S6187W The tv would make a whinning sound then shut off and would work fine after reset of ... A: this sounds like a bad color wheel. they are common to cause this. i will tell you it is a hard part ...
Toshiba Vertical deflection Problem	3/26/2008
Q: All of a sudden the picture shrunk to a single 1/8th inch horizontal stripe across the screen. ... A: this is a vertical output problem and is very common. a repair cost would range around 200.00. this ...
Panasonic PT-47WX49E	3/24/2008
Q: I have a 2001 47" Panasonic rear projection television (PT-47WX49E) that has been working fine up ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that could cause this. the power supply and convergence ...
Pnansonic rear proj blue light problem.	3/22/2008
Q: i own a panasonic rear projection hd 1080i tv that i puchased in nov of 03 (model#pt-56tw53). the tv ... A: this is a very common problem. your convergence circuit is in need of a repair. in this case a ...
Mitsubishi 55in projection TV loud noise wont turn on	3/22/2008
Q: I have Mitsubishi 55in projection TV WS55809. Turned TV on after a few seconds of watching I heard a ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that can cause this.the most common is the convergence circuit. ...
Hitachi Plasma 42HDS69	3/21/2008
Q: TV about 18 mos. old. Currently have the DVD on input 3, and after my kiddos were finished ... A: first thing to try is unplug the tv and wait 5 mins and try it again. i do not think it will fix ...
Sony TV KV-24FS100 - 2003	3/20/2008
Q: I have no Picture and No Sound. The little red light in the front flashes 4 times and then pauses ... A: the girl at sony is wrong. there is no back light or lamp in your model. this 4 blink means the ...
Tv wont power on?	3/19/2008
Q: Just picked up a 46" Rear projection mitsubishi 1080 HDTV, model number WT-46805 year 1999. Anyways ... A: the power supply or the convergence circuits are the most common circuits to cause this on your ...
Phillips projection tv Model # 9P6031C1	3/19/2008
Q: My TV has lost picture and / or power. It slowly bit the dust!!! Someone mentioned a power supply? ... A: this board must be repaired. they do not sell it anymore. so technical skills are needed here to ...
DLP vertical shadow on screen	3/19/2008
Q: My samsung hl-r5667w dated January 2006 has developed a 2 inch shadow on the left side of the ... A: this is a bad optical engine. it is a very common problem. you need a repair.this part is the hart ...
rca 32/550T	3/13/2008
Q: my tv has had a high pitched tone that come from the back of the tv, putting tension on the a/v ... A: this is a bad transformer and horizontal output. a cost for a repairman will range 200.00 or so. if ...
DTV/Component inputs not working	3/12/2008
Q: We have a Mitsubishi WS-65311 (July 2002). We unplugged our Directv HD receiver from the television ... A: the circuit comp-1 and 2 run through is complex and troubleshooting can be hard. there are several ...
panasonic pt-61642v	3/11/2008
Q: the picture is good, but after a while, it will look like it zooms in , and after a while zoom back ... A: i think you meant pt-61g42.there are two circuits in the tv that might cause this. the power supply ...
2001 Sony Trinitron KV27V42	3/10/2008
Q: I'm getting a four blink error code, and a blank screen. TV was on but I was out of the room when it ... A: this could be in the vertical circuit or high voltage circuits. a repair cost would range 160.00 or ...
TV won't turn on	3/10/2008
Q: Pioneer Elite Pro-119 TV. The main power switch is always on and I press the standby on button to ... A: this is a older model. i do not have a manual here with me but i would say it is 10-12 years old.it ...
Phillips 9P5511 C102 PTV836	3/9/2008
Q: The picture on my t.v. shrinks to the center of the screen and then expands back out to full screen ... A: you are in need of a repair. this is the power supply going bad. a repair cost would range around ...
HD TV 52inch	3/6/2008
Q: I purchased a HDTV in March of 2005, Up until now it's been perfect! One night last week I turned it ... A: i am sorry to say this is one of the worst models i have ever seen. the problem you have is the ...
RCA HDTV Model HD50LPW52YX1	3/5/2008
Q: The bulb and fan were replaced last week in this 2 year old television (purchased Jan 2006). The TV ... A: this is not a great model or brand. we do have a lot of problems with the lamps in all brands. the ...
Hitachi Projection Color TV 50UX27K	3/3/2008
Q: I have the above model Hitachi, purchased in 1996. The TV has some problems where the images are not ... A: this is a common problem on your model. your convergence circuit has gone bad. a repairman is need ...
panasonic 43	2/29/2008
Q: says sometimes on the bottom corner starts a rainbow to the opposite side top corner color seems it ... A: well sounds like a convergence circuit problem, but that is only if it is a projection tv and not a ...
SAMSUNG 61" HDTV Model HLN617WX/XAA	2/28/2008
Q: Have no picture. Black screen. Red light blinks, tv tries to recycle, sound comes on, then stops, ... A: there are several parts that can do this. a bad lamp will do it. a bad ballast will do this and may ...
covergence	2/27/2008
Q: I have a Hitachi 50ex20b (1999) and the red covergence is off, I can't get it to line up fully the ... A: this is a common problem on your model. your convergence circuit is bad and in need of a repair. you ...
Green Light Problem with Mitis/ WS-55959	2/26/2008
Q: When I turn on the tv the green light comes on for a second then turns off. Is this the DM board? ... A: sorry i do not see your model listed please recheck it for me?? but i will tell you if the green ...
moving tv	2/26/2008
Q: I'm moving my mitsu 60" vs-60603 (1999 model). It works perfectly now. Anything I need to do before ... A: well it is not good to move the older tvs. just take it easy and you should be ok. there should be ...
Phillips 60PP9202/17F 3 years old	2/25/2008
Q: Have red double image on screen that only goes away if we turn off red "bulb". I think that we need ... A: you are right on the money. the STK`S need to be changed and the 120`s are just fine.in some cases ...
Panasonic TH-42PX25	2/24/2008
Q: My plasma was made in april 2004. I am using just a VHF-UHF antenna. The picture will just go away. ... A: sounds like the digital tuner is bad. it would be hard to test because it is not always doing it i ...
Sony SXRD, Model KDS-R60XBR1, year 2005	2/24/2008
Q: I have dominant green hues on all channels. I have adjusted the color, iris, etc., even had a ... A: the bulb will not fix this for sure.teh tech does not know what he is talking about. your light ...
MITSUBISHI PROJECTION TV WS-55857	2/23/2008
Q: THE TV WONT TURN ON IT JUST CLICKS WHEN U TRY TO TURN IT ON, THEN IT JUST CLICKS OFF A: this is common on your model. the most common circuit in the tv to cause this is the convergence ...
WHAT IS WRONG WITH TV	2/22/2008
Q: I HAVE A 1988 TOSHIBA PROJECTION TV SET MODEL TP50H60 THE POWER BUTTON WILL NOT ENGAGE AND THE POWER ... A: this could be the power supply or the convergence circuit doing this. a repairman is needed to fix ...
sony projection tv	2/22/2008
Q: my sony tv model #kp-51hw40 made march 2002 all of a sudden the color is off {redv blue yellow} blue ... A: this is a very common problem circuit in the tv gone bad. it is the convergence circuit. now in ...
toshiba 46h84	2/21/2008
Q: my tv cuts off after a while and the power light starts flashing. i unplug it and plug back in and ... A: there are two common circuits that are common on your model to cause this. the convergence circuit ...
Phillips projection tv Model # 9P6031C1	2/21/2008
Q: I think its about 8 years old. When I turn it on, I get different colors then the viewing area ... A: this is a know issue on your model. it is a power supply problem. this is something you need a ...
Proscan Audio	2/21/2008
Q: PS32500 - July 1999 We have not had any trouble from our TV until now. The sound just all of a ... A: try this first with the tv on. must be on. unplug the tv and wait 5 mins then plug it back in. this ...
Toshiba TP55G60 Blue Convergence	2/21/2008
Q: Allan, I've developed a number of problems with my Toshiba - Chassis TAC9753 -1997. I've had an ... A: yes something is causing this and it might be part of your connection problem. i have seen the ...
Toshiba Theaterview Model #TP50F60 manufactured August, 1996	2/20/2008
Q: TV has a good picture for a while then a double image appears. The only way to "fix" is to shut the ... A: this is a very common convergence circuit problem.you also are right... that is why it is shutting ...
Used HCL4715W	2/20/2008
Q: My friend has offered to sell me his old HCL4715W DLP rear projection tv. I don't know what year it ... A: ok first off this is not a DLP tv. this is a CRT projection. this means it has three tubes in it. if ...
Toshiba TP55G60 Blue Convergence	2/20/2008
Q: Allan, I've developed a number of problems with my Toshiba - Chassis TAC9753 -1997. I've had an ... A: i have seen bad solder connections on the vertical output cause this. i would check it. as far as ...
Panasonic TH-42PD25	2/19/2008
Q: My TV keeps going blank. Changing channels does not help. If I split the screen the alternate tuner ... A: this could be a software problem. Panasonic has something listed on there tech web site that is real ...
mitsubishi WS-55313 Projection tv	2/18/2008
Q: I was recently given a mitsubishi WS-55313 projection TV. Manufactured Mar. 05. The power light will ... A: your model does not have DM module. from what you are telling me i would say you have a damaged ...
big screen tv	2/18/2008
Q: 2003 sony kdp-65ws550 colors do not align and distortion around perimeter of screen. How do repair? ... A: this repair is common. your convergence circuit is bad. in order to repair you will need to be able ...
Sony Projection TV remote function	2/18/2008
Q: Is it possible that the IR function of the TV can stop working? I recently purchased this KP-53S76, ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that could cause the remote not to work. testing them can be ...
Sony Rear Projection TV Repair/Troubleshoot	2/17/2008
Q: I have a Sony Videoscope XBR, Model #KP-53XBR35, dated February 1995. This TV has performed very ... A: this is a very common convergence problem. now if you have great soldering skills then we can do a ...
toshiba TP55H60	2/16/2008
Q: I have a problem with the unit not coming on and the red light blinks on the front. Were you able to ... A: there are several circuits in your model that can cause this. the most common are the power supply ...
Sony 50" SXRD Red hues	2/14/2008
Q: I have a 2 year old Sony 50" SXRD TV which is now showing red hues on all channels. I tried ... A: it is not the lamp for sure. if it does this on all inputs then you have a bad light engine and sony ...
remote problem	2/14/2008
Q: It appears that the remote sensor on the console of my 10 year old 37" Panasonic Tv is not working ... A: i would say the remote is bad. best way to test this to run to walmart and get a remote. they cost ...
Hitachi Plasma	2/12/2008
Q: I have a Hitachi 55HDT51 plasma TV, I have a blue line in the display on the right side in aprox 4" ... A: this can be two different parts. it could be a bad driver board. if so a repair cost will range ...
sony tv	2/11/2008
Q: I have a sony kv36fs120 serial#9057184. The unit will not come on. The past couple of weeks it took ... A: this sounds like a bad power supply in the tv. a repair cost might range around 300.00 or so. this ...
tv picture image ghosts	2/11/2008
Q: As of this morning, my Hitchi 53UDX10B Projection TV started showing shadows on the images. ... A: well this is a great model tv and a very common problem. your convergence circuit in the tv is going ...
Toshiba 43h70 vertical lines and power cut off.	2/11/2008
Q: I have a Toshiba 43H70 rear projection that I've had since 03, One day without any warning, I turned ... A: well this is a great model tv and a very common problem. your convergence circuit in the tv is going ...
Toshiba 43H70 vertical lines and power cut off.	2/11/2008
Q: I have a Toshiba 43H70 rear projection that I've had since 03, One day without any warning, I turned ... A: well this is a great model tv and a very common problem. your convergence circuit in the tv is going ...
No Red	2/11/2008
Q: I have a Toshiba Model #36A41, Serial #55805986 and manufacture date of June 2001. Turned the TV on ... A: well if it is the tube and it could be.. then it is time for a new tv for sure. the other circuit in ...
low volume	2/10/2008
Q: I have a toshiba 51h83 big screen, i hooked up my audio out to my surround sound, after unhooking i ... A: there are two things you can check that are easy. 1. make sure the speakers are on in the audio ...
Hitachi 42HDT52 plasma will not power on	2/8/2008
Q: Suddlenly the tv will not power on. The main switch is on and the light is red but nothing happens ... A: I really like hitachi it is one of my favorite models. but this model you have is very hard to ...
convergience on mitsubishi 65 inch	2/8/2008
Q: http://www.lorddog.com/tv.htm I have a mitsubishi WS-65857 65 inch about 5-8 yrs old (i just bought ... A: i tried to call you from the number on your web site (house for sale) i left a message. i would like ...
Sony Bravia LCD Problem	2/7/2008
Q: Our Sony Bravia LCD has lost the main picture. We have sound and we get picture on the PiP screen. ... A: i have pulled a manual and from looking at it i think you have a bad AU board. you will need a ...
Tv won't turn on	2/5/2008
Q: Our power went out last night, now our 50" Toshiba theaterview TP50F60 year 1996 will sound like ... A: the power supply and the convergence circuits are common on your model to cause this. a repair cost ...
rear projection tv problem	2/5/2008
Q: my girlfriend's dad just gave us his old tv (Sony kp-43ht20) a 43 inch rear projection. Its about 5 ... A: sounds like the mirror in the tv is broke. you will have to pull the top part of the back off to be ...
Sony KPWT510 Convergence	2/4/2008
Q: I have a Sony KP-46WT510. A week ago I turned set on and all of a sudden had convergence problem. ... A: this does sounds right. some repairman call it a repair and others call it a rebuild. a price around ...
Sony KP-46C36	2/3/2008
Q: WHEN I TURN MY TV ON, IT WILL TURN OFF BY ITSELF, WHY? A: i would say the power supply is bad or the convergence circuit is bad. they are the most common to ...
Problem with Mitsubishi 1999 VS-60603	2/1/2008
Q: I do not get reception from local channels. I can see the menu and the DVD works, but when I try to ... A: the odds are the tuner is bad. there are other circuits in the tv that can cause this,but the most ...
Sony KV-32FS120 March 05	1/31/2008
Q: The power button was pressed manually by a child many times in a row and now its not turning on. The ... A: well you can try unplugging the tv and wait 5 mins and see what happens. if this does not fix it ...
RCA Guide Plus, Sept. 1998, Model # F36690BC, cost of repair or buy new?	1/31/2008
Q: TV dead at startup, except for clicking sound...clicks 4 times, then stops. I shut off power and ... A: this is a common problem. sounds like the main flyback transformer might be the problem here. a ...
Pana 50' plasma shutting off	1/30/2008
Q: Panasonic Viera 50" Plasma TH-50PX75U (mfd 11/07) TV turns on, works fine for about 4-5 minutes, ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that could cause this. in most cases the power indicator light ...
Hitachi 43FDX20B	1/29/2008
Q: I have a Hitachi 43FDX20B and the colors are not properly aligned. Large curve across the top and ... A: this is a bad convergence circuit. it is very common on your model.you will need a repair on the ...
hitachi 53uwx10ba	1/29/2008
Q: i have a 53in. hitachi model number 53uwx10ba made in 2001 it was given to me broken they were going ... A: this sounds like a bad power supply in the tv. a repair cost will range around 400.00. my concern is ...
help	1/28/2008
Q: i have model 9p5034c102 20001 50" LCD PROJECTION IT COMES ON SOUND BUT NO PIC. WHATS THE MOST COMMON ... A: this is not a LCD projection but a tube projection. the problem you are having with it is common. ...
Mitsubishi WS-55859; Made March 2002	1/26/2008
Q: I purchased this TV brand new and it has not given me any problems until this week. All of sudden ... A: this sounds like a problem in the power supply or convergence circuit. now the only way you can fix ...
toshiba 53h71 with "shaky picture"	1/25/2008
Q: I have a toshiba rear projection tv model 53h71 and unfortunately i have looked up and down the back ... A: you really do not need to clean the insides. i have seen more people causing problems this way and ...
Toshiba TN55x81 - how to fix front panel input	1/25/2008
Q: I had a Todhiba tv model TN55X81 for almost 8 year, lately i had a problem with the front panel ... A: i did reply to your e-mail about a week ago. but anyway... the speaker grills should just pop off ...
sony kp-57ws500	1/15/2008
Q: when i turn on the tv , for about a minute everything is fine. then within another minute the screen ... A: that is a real hard call.we work on more newer tv`s than older. if you bought a brand new tv ...
Hitachi 50v500 lcd tv	1/15/2008
Q: I have a large red spot on TV noticeable when TV turned off. I find that image on screen when ... A: this is a bad optical engine in the tv. it is very common to go bad. the part is around 500.00. i ...
tv fluttering and zooming in	1/15/2008
Q: RECENTLY THE PICTURE HAS STARTED TO FLUTTER AND SOMETIMES ZOOM IN. IT MAINLY DOES IT WHEN THE ... A: this is not the convergence circuit. the convergence circuit would cause a 3D picture. the problem ...
Wega Problems	1/14/2008
Q: What would cause blue specks all over my screen. Mainly when it's dark. I also have large areas of ... A: this is a very common problem. there is a extended warranty put out by sony to fix this. you need a ...
troubleshooting the mitshubishi vs 5077 from 1995	1/11/2008
Q: It seems the blue color picture tube is not aligned. Everything is bleeding blue. We follow ... A: this is a common problem. the convergence circuit is bad. you are in need of a repair to fix this. a ...
TV HELP	1/10/2008
Q: its about four years old. its obviously not under warrenty anymore. however, last night i was ... A: well this is a well know convergence problem. the only way you can do this repair.... is if you can ...
MITSUBISHI WS-55511 CONVERGENCE PROBLEM?	1/10/2008
Q: I have a MITSUBISHI WS-55511 manufactured Sept 2002. Can you give me a little insight on the most ... A: you are right this is a very common problem in the convergence circuit. about 90% of the time ...
tv does not power up	1/10/2008
Q: I have a Sony KP-53S70 rear projection tv, manufactured in January, 2000. It just quit showing a ... A: this is very common. you are right on. this part is very common to go out. replacing it will fix ...
120V TV connected to 220V	1/8/2008
Q: My wife accidentally connected our 120V Sony Wega 25" TV (1996) to a 220V outlet (she connected it ... A: in some cases it might just blow the fuse. so check it first.if this does not do it then it got the ...
hitachi 50ux58b	1/5/2008
Q: I followed your previous advice about the c707 and sure enough..its blown. Is this a standard ... A: the part number for the cap is 0244211 you will not find this at radioshack look here ...
HDTV Grrrr noise of some revolving part	1/5/2008
Q: I have a Samsung 50" HDTV - rear projection with the TI chip. In the last few months it makes a ... A: sounds like the color wheel is going bad. this is common on certain models. not sure without your ...
TV	1/4/2008
Q: I have a big screen Mitsubishi Projection Digital TV. It is a little over 2 years old. The TV will ... A: this is very common. your DM module in the tv is going bad. in most cases thsi can be repaired for ...
50' Toshiba Projection 50H72	1/4/2008
Q: Recently, the color on this TV has been going to black and white and then back to color after a few ... A: the color problem sounds like a hyper module going bad. this part runs the video. this part alone is ...
3-D looking colors	1/3/2008
Q: We have a sony %&" rear projection tv. we have never messed with the set up at all. The set is about ... A: yes it is time for a repair. this is a common problem. your convergence circuit has gone bad in the ...
Sharp TV Projector Model PGB10S	1/3/2008
Q: This item worked great for the first 3 months or so but since then basically the screen is covered ... A: in order to test we need to use another input with a dvd player or vcr. i am sure it is not the ...
Toshiba 46HM94 (2004) DLP Projection TV [No Pic Full Sound]	1/3/2008
Q: Recently, my TV lost picture but had full sound and tried to reboot itself 8 times. As normal, I ... A: i do not think it is the power supply and this model does not have a convergence circuit because it ...
Rear Projection TV, Panasonic PT-51HX40B	1/3/2008
Q: Colors, starting with green, are looped upward at the bottom of the screen. Re-aligning using ... A: this sounds like a few bad stk chips and may be a few resistors. we really do not need a manual for ...
big screen problems	1/2/2008
Q: Allen I have a 60"rear projection TV that gets blue shadows once in awhile, usually off and on ... A: this is a convergence problem. it is a very common problem with big screen tv`s. a repair cost will ...
RCA analog tv	1/1/2008
Q: 32" analog RCA model F32444, chassis# ATC113CA1, built in 2002. Picture started getting fuzzy from ... A: i cannot be sure without testing... but sounds like the main flyback transformer is bad. a repair ...
RE: 1995 Toshiba TP48E61	1/1/2008
Q: Sent this question to you direct but then thought I should probably share the answer, sorry. I ... A: this is the convergence circuit going bad. it is very common on your model. a repair cost would ...
Toshiba 50h81	12/31/2007
Q: Alan, I've been reading about the problem with the red light on front of my tv(toshiba 50h81 ... A: it is not a board but a IC this is a part in a board that must be unsoldered to remove it. there are ...
mitsubishi hd1080	12/30/2007
Q: i have mitsubsihi hd1080 model ws-a55 may2003, the picture will flash in & out constantly, but still ... A: this model was made without fans as most crt base projections, but they really did not need it. ...
samsung 1080i hdtv hcl4715w pico fuses fuse	12/28/2007
Q: I have a Samsung that the blue is causing a ghost effect. I have heard else were that this is a ... A: replacing the pico fuse will not fix this problem.if it is blown it is because the convergence ...
Panasonic Projection TV	12/27/2007
Q: I own a Panasonic HDTV projection TV. Model PT-53TW53. It is approximately 3 years old and used ... A: the part you are seeing burn is not the real problem. the reason it lights up is because there is a ...
Fuzzy Picture on Samsung	12/26/2007
Q: I just bought a 50 in. Samsung 1080 DLP HLT5076S. We got Dish Network installed and the channels ... A: well let me fill in the blanks. your installer is part right. your 480i signal is being up ...
JVC Proj. TV	12/24/2007
Q: JVC Projection TV, AV-48WP34 We own this JVC TV, it is under 4 years old. Apparently we have a ... A: this is a very common repair. a cost will range around 300-400 for a fix. jvc offers no help for ...
mitsubishi vs 60705	12/22/2007
Q: I have horizontal lines of picture bouncing up and down on screen and am wondering how to reset ... A: this is a circuit in the tv in need of a repair. unless your soldering skills are great and you can ...
Mitsubishi VS-60607, Manufactured Oct 2000	12/22/2007
Q: When the television is first turned on it is very dark. After some time, 30mins or so, the screen ... A: this is a circuit in the tv in need of a repair. unless your soldering skills are great and you can ...
Hitachi 53UDX10BA red tube problem	12/22/2007
Q: You'll luv this one..Had some type of circular, off color, double shadow like picture/line near top ... A: ouch the real problem still remains in the tv and that is the convergence circuit is in need of a ...
tv repair	12/22/2007
Q: Toshiba model #32A40 manufactured 2000. The tv has sound but the screen is black with a bright ... A: sounds like the vertical output circuit was going bad and then went bad and took a part in the power ...
Samsung DLP interference	12/22/2007
Q: I have a 46" samsung dlp 1080i tv (model HL-R4667W), and when i watch tv (cable in hd) the signal is ... A: well this is either a bad digital board or a bad analog board. i think it is the digital but we ...
RCA Projection TV Resistor burnt up after move	12/20/2007
Q: I have an RCA Model #HD52W55, service #HD52W55YX1, manufactured Aug 2004, Chassis no. ATC321. I just ... A: this is a common problem. you have a high voltage splitter bad. it is what burnt the resistor. ...
31gt660	12/18/2007
Q: I have a GE model 31GT660 the chassis is a CTC187cn3.The production date is 1998. Turned the TV on ... A: on the back of the tv right side there should be a control marked S or screen. adjust this control ...
hitachi LCD rear projection	12/17/2007
Q: I have a Hitachi model #50v500 LCD rear projection tv. It has a bright blue spot on the upper right ... A: this is the light engine gone bad again. this is a hard one to replace the whole tv has to be taken ...
Projection TV turns itself off	12/16/2007
Q: I have a Toshiba 65" projection TV (model 65H80) that I bought around 2002. Suddenly it turns ... A: this sounds like a power supply problem. i have seen it several time on your model. i would not keep ...
Samsung HCL4715W...	12/15/2007
Q: Trying to repair the HCL4715W for a friend. No Green CRT heater glowing, red and blue are fine. ... A: all the filaments come from the horizontal circuit and run the same line. so if one tube is lit all ...
Red Stripe on Plasma TV	12/14/2007
Q: I have a LG 42" Plasma TV model DU-42PX12X that is out of warranty (bought July 2005). I called the ... A: there are only two parts that will cause this. the first is a bad panel. if this is the problem ...
Hitachi 50V715 green hue in center	12/12/2007
Q: I bought the 50V715 rear projection LCD TV in Oct 2004 but it was the new 2005 model. The screen has ... A: this is the optical engine going bad. a repair cost will range around 700.00. not sure you can get ...
50HX70	12/11/2007
Q: When I cut on the TV the sound will be there and the picture looks like a 3D movie with squiggly, ... A: yes you convergence circuit on the tv is bad and that is why the tv is shutting off. you will need a ...
Panasonic PT-47WX49E	12/11/2007
Q: I inherited this tv. When I got it it began to have a blue line and the bottom and the picture was ... A: this is the convergence circuit gone bad and is very common.unless you are great at soldering and ...
No Picture on Toshiba model 50H12	12/8/2007
Q: Toshiba model 50H12. (Sept/2002) In recent months displayed symptoms of convergence issues such as ... A: this sounds like it might be a problem in the vertical output circuit. i would say it can be a ...
Loss of plasma tv picture	12/6/2007
Q: Our 2 yr old Zenith Plasma TV Z50px2d model lost its picture. Sound is still present but no ... A: we have had a lot of problems with this model. there are several boards in this unit that work ...
Projection TV problem	12/5/2007
Q: Allan, I have a Mitsubishi WS-55809 HD 1080 Series projection TV. It was purchased around 2002-2003 ... A: this is common. your convergence circuit in the tv is going bad. a repair cost will range around ...
TV acting strange	12/4/2007
Q: I have an August 2002 Sony FD Trinitron WEGA, KV-36FV300. When I turn the tv on, the sound comes on ... A: there are two or three circuits that will do this and it is common on your model. also it is related ...
Toshiba TZ50V61 Audio Problem	12/3/2007
Q: The audio is muffled. I cannot find a Sams Photofact or a Schematic of any kind. Is there a common ... A: i have seen this but it could be several different circuits. something to check that is easy is a ...
Should I call a repairman	12/3/2007
Q: I have a 50" Hitachi Rear Projection, Model #50UX58B 1999 My question is lately when the TV is on ... A: this sounds like a problem in the horizontal output circuit. i would say a cost will range around ...
Mitsubishi MB-46809.... 2001461	12/2/2007
Q: the picture on my TV is "bowing" at the top and bottom of the picture screen. The bottom goes ... A: this is a convergence problem and parts in the tv will need to be replaced to fix this. if you know ...
Mitsubishi WT A42 Projection Tv	12/2/2007
Q: All of a sudden my red and green lamps are not lined up with each other. I removed the rear panel, ... A: this is a convergence problem and parts in the tv will need to be replaced to fix this. turning ...
Sony 32" KV-32S25	11/29/2007
Q: I have a Sony KV-32S25, purchased July, 1997. The set is on a direct cable connection, and also ... A: this is very common. your picture tube is getting weak and over time it will blink more often and ...
Standy light flashing/resetting Sony KDF-55WF655	11/28/2007
Q: TIA for your help. Navy nuke with some electronics experience, would like to try to fix this ... A: odds are in your favor it is the lamp. as it gets old it pulls to much current shutting the tv down. ...
Picture problem, LG projection	11/28/2007
Q: I have a 60" LG projection tv model#: RU-60SZ30 year: 2004, while me tv in on the picture on the ... A: i am sorry to say this sounds like a bad light engine. this is th ecore of your tv. the part is ...
Convergence on a Sony kp-41t25	11/7/2007
Q: I can't seem to get the convergence set correctly on my Sony KP-41T25. The red cross hair appears ... A: this is the convergence circuit gone bad.it is common on your tv. a cost of a repair will range ...
Hitachi 50FX30B	11/5/2007
Q: I own a Hitachi 50FX30B projection television. It was manufactured in August 1997. In July of this ... A: this sounds like a bad power supply in the tv. it is common to go bad at this age.a repair cost will ...
Toshiba model TN61X81	10/30/2007
Q: I have a Toshiba model TN61X81 that the blue convergence is off alignment when you would first turn ... A: your convergence circuit has gone bad. after a while of playing and not working right.it will burn ...
hitachi 50ux58b tv dead (mfg '99)	10/29/2007
Q: Allan: Unit had no pic,no snd.Red lite comes on for few sec and goes off.Green lites also on with ... A: this could be several circuits in the tv that might cause this. the power supply is the most common. ...
TV won't turn on!	10/23/2007
Q: I have a Mitsubishi HDTV model 65813 manufactured in Oct 2003 and the TV worked perfect but I went ... A: this is a common problem on your tv. the light blinking and not stopping means the DM module is not ...
problem with red color convergance	10/23/2007
Q: Allan, I have a Toshiba Rear projection model 55H70... the problem is the red... I turned the TV on ... A: this is a very common problem on your tv. the convergence circuit has gone bad in the tv and you ...
rca projection tv - won't turn on	10/23/2007
Q: We have a 52" RCA Projection TV - manufactured May 2003 model # P52937 chassis # PTK195M4B It won't ... A: this might be a bad button assembly. i say this because of the problem you had before it went out. ...
43FDX01B	10/23/2007
Q: What will it cost to repair? Can we do it? A: this sounds like a bad convergence circuit.this is common on your model.you will need a repairman to ...
Mitsubishi WT-46805 Lamp Problem	10/22/2007
Q: We have had this rear projection TV for about 7 years and now we are experiencing perodic loss of ... A: there is no lamp in this model. they are tubes. three of them. red blue and green. i do not think it ...
Channel Search Problem	10/22/2007
Q: I have a 32" RCA TV bought in 2000. The sales receipt lists a 57 42920 number next to the TV. The ... A: this is common. you channel up or channel down button is stuck in or bad. fiddle with it on the ...
Sony Wega Default Picture Mode	10/22/2007
Q: I have a Sony LCD digital color TV, model KDL-V32XBR1 that was made in January 2006. My husband ... A: blame the husband! we guys have to stick together. had to be one of the kids. LOL ok to reset the ...
*Mit WD62825G Born on October 2005**	10/20/2007
Q: Mitsubishi TV will not turn on at all. I can hear the fan running, but nothing else. If I unplug ... A: ok the lights that blink on the from of the tv are very important. when you hit the power button ...
tv flickers	10/20/2007
Q: I have Sony TV it 96 it flickers on an off an have sound..but after awhile it start to slow down an ... A: OK i think you mean KV-32S20 and not 520. i am sure it is a S anyway to have this part replaced will ...
Nothing but a blue screen	10/19/2007
Q: Have a 2004 Mitsubishi WD-52725 that was working fine when we left the room. When we returned the ... A: if you have tried different inputs and used like a DVD and cable box? and got the same problem? then ...
Pink Green colors at top and bottom of screen	10/19/2007
Q: I have A Sony KP61HS10. Two different times the colors have split at the top and bottom of screen. ... A: yes this sounds like the convergence circuit going bad. it will be hard to say till it goes all the ...
Blue/Yellow Shadows in corners of TV	10/15/2007
Q: I have a 60" Philips projection TV about 3.5 yrs old (model 60PP9202/7F) and in the last couple of ... A: this is very common problem on your model. it is the convergence circuit going bad.you will need a ...
Panasonic PT53WX52F	10/14/2007
Q: Just recently stopped working. Doesn't turn on. Tried unplugging overnight but still did the same. ... A: this 5 blink means IC4011 has stopped working. this is the micro or the brain of the tv. now this ...
sony tv blinks off and on	10/14/2007
Q: sony tv kv-32566 trinitron the number 3 stays in the top right corner and now the tv blinks off and ... A: i am sorry to say this flashing is the tube going bad. it is weak. the cost of a repair would be ...
WS-55809 Distorted Picture	10/13/2007
Q: 5 year old Mitsubishi WS-55809. Started experiencing a "bowed", distorted picture, which is worse ... A: this is very common. your convergence circuit is going bad. over time it will get worse and may even ...
Sony KDF55WF655 TV picture problem	10/13/2007
Q: Picture has a blue tint in the middle 1/3 of screen (vertically). Most pronounced at bottom of ... A: wow i am sorry to say this sounds like a bad optical engine. this is the main part of the tv. the ...
Mitsubishi WS-48511 Convergence Screwy	10/12/2007
Q: I have a Mitsubishi WS-48511 (Manuf. October 2002) that has worked great up until September 2007. ... A: this sounds like the STK`S in the tv going bad. it is very common. now you must be able to solder ...
Mitsubishi HD1080	10/11/2007
Q: I own a mitsubishi hd1080 TV. Model #WT-A42, Chassis V20 built Sept 2002. My current problem is that ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that might cause this. the most common are the power supply and ...
Hitachi, 43FDX10B, Convergence Troubleshoot ??	10/10/2007
Q: RE: 2001, Hitachi, 43FDX10B V1J008885 Projection Hello Allan, My Husband and I have narrowed "our" ... A: i will be glad to help. let me tell you first off he must be able to solder very good. if not he can ...
TV Making Sounds when running	10/9/2007
Q: Model Number: HL-P6163W Year: January 2005 A couple days ago me and my family were watching TV, and ... A: this is a very common complain on this model. your color wheel is going bad. part number bp96-00674a ...
Panasonic DLP with Green & Blue Spots	10/8/2007
Q: I have a 2 year old Panasonic PT-52LCX65 Multimedia Projection TV. Last weekend, for no reason that ... A: i hate to give bad news. this problem is a bad optical engine. it is the heart of the tv. the part ...
Sony KP51HW40	10/8/2007
Q: I really appreciate it. I have a Sony KP51HW40 built in 2003. About 6 months ago it started flashing ... A: this is very common on your model. you have a projection going bad. it is the red one and there is ...
Philips Magnavox projection tv	10/7/2007
Q: Model 9P5511C102, Chassis #PTV836 Allan, about a year ago I noticed faint horizontal red spiral ... A: i am not sure what the lines are but your power supply is bad causing the other problem. this is not ...
Zenith r57w46 will not power on	10/7/2007
Q: I have a 57" zenith television that I bought brand new in 2004 and It was working fine one night ... A: well we can do some testing if you like. it is hard to say on this model hat is wrong without ...
t.v will not turn on	10/6/2007
Q: Before I let the garbage man take my bedroom t.v. is there any last ditch things I can possibly do ... A: well you are right you got your moneys worth out of this one. this sounds like a bad power supply in ...
Picture flickers Blue then cuts out	10/2/2007
Q: Sony KDP57XBR2 Projection TV Made in December of 2001 The picture flickers Blue a couple of times ... A: this is very common. your blue projector tube is going bad. a cost to have it replaced will run ...
Sony Wide Screen Projection TV Issue	9/25/2007
Q: I purchased used but have orrignal receipt. 8/29/02 KP-65WV600 I have noticed it to start flashing ... A: i am sorry to see you have given me low ratings. out of 5000 people i think you are the first. if ...
CONVERGE IC JVC AV56WP74	9/20/2007
Q: I need to change the Converge chips in my Television i have a 56" JVC AV56WP74 and the red is out of ... A: there is generic chips that will work but may not last long. of course the 75.00 chips from jvc are ...
Hitachi Ultrascan HD (43FDX01B)	9/19/2007
Q: I have triple images (colors are out of alignment) - The blue Vertical line when doing the ... A: yes new STK chip will be needed and in some cases it will burn a few resistors in that circuit. ...
rca 52" hdtv	9/18/2007
Q: my tv is cutting off alot. its a rca 52" proection hd. i bought it new in may 04. i recently had ... A: we have a lot of problems with this model.so many we do not even work on the model any more. from ...
Sony Projection TV KP-46WT510 elec arching	9/17/2007
Q: Trouble with elec arching at Block Assy, HV HVB-1031 sounds like bug zapper. Arching is from one ... A: this block is very common to go bad. if the block is arching then it is bad and should be the only ...
Panasonic TH-42PX25 Plasma tv	9/2/2007
Q: I have a Panasonic TV Model TH-42PX25 that was made in April 2004. The problem that I am ... A: this is going to be a hard one. sounds like your DG board is bad. this deal with audio and video. ...
June 2006 Samsung HL6187WX/XAA 61" DLP	8/29/2007
Q: I have a 61" Samsung HL6187WX/XAA 61" DLP television that for some reason keeps powering itself off. ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that can cause this. to know for sure the service tech will ...
RCA 52" TV	8/28/2007
Q: Our 6-7 year old RCA 52" big screen started going off and coming back on by itself. We are ... A: ok there are two common circuits in the TV that will cause this. 1. is a bad button assembly the ...
Older mitsubishi TV problem - worth fixing?	8/25/2007
Q: I have an older Mitsubishi TV, model CK-3531R manufactured 12/1990. We love this TV, but recently it ... A: this model was good for 10-12 years and then started having problems. you have got way more out of ...
Won't turn on	8/25/2007
Q: I have a Mitsubishi 42" HD TV Model WT-42311. I first bought it new 4 years ago and within 6 months ... A: there are several circuits in this model that could do this. the most common are the power supply ...
Sony projection tv	8/24/2007
Q: I have a Sony KP 43T70 rear projection TV that has just started to hiss until it warms up. The ... A: there are several circuits that might cause this. but given the age of the tv i would agree it is ...
High pitched whine/TV does not turn on	8/23/2007
Q: Similar to the question asked of you by Dennis on 8/8/07, my television also makes a high pitched, ... A: that is funny. i just got off the phone with dennis. he had a toshiba and it is a pain. but you have ...
kv32hs500 sony	8/14/2007
Q: i have read your responses to others about 7 blinks from the stanby light. you usually say the power ... A: well this could be a bad power supply. as far as i know you cannot buy it. this must be repaired. ...
problem with a Toshiba 428H1 from April '02	8/13/2007
Q: The TV started out just mixing up colors, making everything weird neon purples and greens. It's a ... A: 42H81 was a great model. sounds like you have a bad hyper module. this has to do with the video. a ...
TV will no longer power on.	8/8/2007
Q: First of all my TV is a Toshiba 27” model number 27AF43 manufactured in April 2003. Linked below is ... A: this transformer is making this noise because there is a short in the circuit. i think it is the ...
Akai DLP tv shuts off after 3 to 9 minutes	8/8/2007
Q: OK here is my problem; just need a clue? I have seen variations of this problem but no clear answer ... A: this could be a bad digital board or more likely a bad DMD module. both of these work together and ...
Toshiba 57H81 power button blinking	8/7/2007
Q: My power button (red light) is just blinking. The set will not turn on or off from the remote or ... A: there are several fuses in this tv. but they do not look like normal fuses. also when they blow it ...
Philips TV won't turn on	8/4/2007
Q: My philips big screen, model number- 55PW9363/17F (mfg 12/2003) and all of a sudden, I went to turn ... A: there are several circuits in your tv that could cause this. i would say power supply. a cost might ...
no picture and no sound	7/23/2007
Q: I have a Mitsubishi 55" WS-55805. One night we were watching a movie on it and the next day it ... A: this could be several different circuits in the tv . power supply and convergence circuits are the ...
toshiba 50h72 convergence and more problems	7/22/2007
Q: tv was working good last night, only thing I noticed this morning first was that I forgot to turn tv ... A: sounds like your convergence circuit in the tv was bad an in need of a repair. going into the ...
Toshiba TV - Horizontal Deflection Board	7/8/2007
Q: We have a Toshiba 52" rear projection Tv - model number 50H81 - that was purchased in 2002 (new). A ... A: i would say he is going to repair the board and not replace it.this wavering you are seeing is ...
sony wega kd36fs170	7/7/2007
Q: my TV is almost a yr old and we just had a storm now the TV wont work. it was plugged into the surge ... A: surge protectors do help but will not stop lightning. so sounds like your power supply in the tv is ...
Hitachi problem with conversion panel	7/7/2007
Q: I have a Hitachi Ultrascan HD Model # 43FDX01B, All of sudden yellow and blue ghost appear around ... A: this is a bad convergence circuit. in this tv you cannot get the board. you will need to have the ...
Mitsubishi screen black-out	7/2/2007
Q: Alan, I have a WS-55805 that was purchased in March 2000 (the set is installed in a cabinet and I ... A: this is a great model. it is hard to say what this is. to have sound and no picture on this model is ...
Mitsubishi CS-31301	6/25/2007
Q: The television was manufactured in 1993, recently the top 2-3 inches of the entire screen is ... A: this is a common problem on your model and it will get worse till it goes out all the way. you have ...
Sony KV32hs500 2002 model.	6/25/2007
Q: I have read several posts and answers regarding sony "blink codes" and have looked at the diagnosis ... A: this model is common for this problem. your power supply is bad. the reason for the different codes ...
31" Mitusbishi tube - picture shakes vertically	6/24/2007
Q: When I turn on the TV (Mitsubishi 31" CS31305, 1995) the picture vibrates up and down about an inch ... A: this is the vertical circuit going bad. over time this will get worse and you will loose the ...
Sony 46" rear projection, KP-46WTS10, 11/03	6/24/2007
Q: TV was on last night, had perfect picture, 6 hours later this morning, I've got a double picture, ... A: this is very common to go bad. it is your convergence circuit gone bad in the tv. you will need a ...
black screen, horizontal single line with colors	6/23/2007
Q: We have a Mitsubishi CS-2610R from July of 1991, and have never had an issue with it...until two ... A: this problem is common on this model. your vertical output circuit has gone bad. but i am sorry to ...
phillips 46pp930217 2002 model convergance bad	6/22/2007
Q: was told my convergence circuit has gone bad.ive read alot of your answers to other people about ... A: yes you can change out the board, but there is a lot of boards on this board that have to be swapped ...
Picture trouble with Mitsubishi	6/11/2007
Q: I have a Mitsubishi model VS-55601, manufactured May- 1998. The TV was working perfectly up to the ... A: I am sorry to say this does not sound good. this model is know for a fluid leak when it sits for ...
SONY KP53S70	6/5/2007
Q: I have a Sony KP53S70 about 7 years old. There is no picture and the standby/timer light blinks 2-3 ... A: this does not sound like a G board to me. we cannot tell for sure without testing first. but i will ...
Mitsubishi Wd-52531	6/2/2007
Q: I know whats wrong- the screen is broke. Its cracked with a little hole. Other then mighty shield ... A: you might can order it for mitsubishi 1-800-553-7278 the part number for your screen has changed and ...
tv changes channels on its own	5/30/2007
Q: I have a GE 60 inch TV Model # 60GW948, All of a sudden the channels change all by itself 1, 2, 3 ... A: this is a bad button assembly and is common on your model. in most cases we can just unhook it and ...
53FDxo1b projection color tv	5/28/2007
Q: I HAVE A Hitachi 53 inch projection color tv and after I turn the tv on the picture goes black after ... A: this could be in several circuits we cannot tell without testing. i would say vertical or ...
Toshiba Theaterview has warped reds	5/20/2007
Q: I have a Toshiba TheaterView HD 50H71 manufactured in September 2001. I posted a question on here a ... A: these might be related. i know for sure that the convergence circuit is the problem now and in some ...
Mistubishi WS-55809 Problem	5/19/2007
Q: Sorry, I have already sent you an e-mail about this but I thought I would post it on you site so ... A: is your DTV set up for RGB output? also do you have something else other than your DTV. like a DVD ...
Apex Rear projection tv	5/13/2007
Q: I have a 3 yr old Tv that gets a 5 Inch black line in the the screen that comes and goes I am ... A: this sounds like a video module going bad. there is not way to be sure without a scope. this is not ...
Distortion	5/9/2007
Q: Manufactured in 2003 Model # WT-42311 Serial 131894 All of a sudden the picture of my Mitsubishi ... A: this is the convergence circuit gone bad. it is very common on your model. a cost of a repair will ...
RCA 52" HDTV	4/30/2007
Q: My RCA (model D52W20 mfg 3/2005)keeps shutting off. It powers on for 3-5 seconds, shuts off, powers ... A: we have A LOT of problems with this model. i mean it is the most trouble made tv i have ever seen. ...
sony projection tv kp53v35 1996	4/29/2007
Q: sony tv kp53v35 1916 model The picture has started to pulsate about once a second. The over all ... A: sounds like either you have a weak projector tube. or the main jungle chip that drives the video ...
Toshiba Theatreview HD model 50H71	4/14/2007
Q: I am having a little trouble with component video. This is the first time I have tried to use ... A: it is common on this model to have a HYPER module to go bad. this is works some of the HD. a cost of ...
Hitachi Ultravision 50UX22B V5F001159	4/10/2007
Q: My tv will play for about 30 minutes and then shut off the picture but the sound will continue. Can ... A: there are several circuits that might cause this.we cannot know for sure without testing. the most ...
Hitatchi 51" CRT Projection HD Moniter	4/10/2007
Q: I bought this TV about 2 months ago. The other night I turned it on and it has a blue tint to it. ... A: no sounds like you might have a bad tube. so we need to get this done under warranty. now hitachi is ...
Projection TV	4/8/2007
Q: I have a Panasonic (PT-53TW53G, Manufactured in December 2003) Projection, my problem is that when I ... A: sounds like we might have a power supply problem here. can you test dc voltages and ohms in the tv ...
Toshiba TP55F80 Rear proj. TV Chassis TAC 9678 from 1996	4/1/2007
Q: You appear to be a great resource and I could use your opinion. Thanks in advance for the kindness. ... A: odds are it is the convergence board. i always repair this board and never replace it. when you ...
Power problem with Mitsubishi VS-5051	3/28/2007
Q: TV dated 1994 suddenly lost all power while I was watching it. Remote clicks but nothing happens. ... A: there are several circuits that could cause this in the tv. can you test parts? are you trying to ...
RCA P60921 picture, but not menu, blacks out intermittently	3/25/2007
Q: I'm on an aircraft carrier which is a high EMI/RFI environment and we have a P60921 that has an odd ... A: if the flyback was bad you would loose picture and all menus with it. this is a odd problem you have ...
Projection, Phillips 60P8342A 7/26/02	3/20/2007
Q: It's hard to describe, but the picture image shows bright with a fuzzy haze. The numbers and words ... A: this is very common. there is a fluid in the tubes that is bad and needs to be changed. if you send ...
mitsubishi tv	3/20/2007
Q: I have a 65 inch mitsubishi projection hd-tv model(ws-65807). I went on vacation for 10 days and ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that might cause this. the most common are the power supply and ...
TV turning off and on	3/19/2007
Q: My TV turns off a few seconds after i turn it on and the stand by light flashes 4 times. Its a 27" ... A: there are several circuit that could cause this. sounds like you do not have horizontal drive to the ...
Mitsubishi Model VS-60111 - picture is all gree	3/5/2007
Q: This Mitsubishi model VS 60111, 60" projection is about 7 years old. About 3 years ago the picture ... A: it is hard to say what is causing the green problem without testing. i would guess something in the ...
Mitsubishi WS-55513	3/5/2007
Q: My television hasn't been giving me any problems before this. Today the television won't turn on it ... A: this is common on your model. you have a bad (DM) module in your tv. we have had a lot of them go ...
Toshiba 27A43 2003 Horizontal lines at top of screen	3/5/2007
Q: A couple of months ago these fine white lines started appearing at the top of my screen. Sometimes ... A: this sounds like a problem in the vertical circuit. you will need a repair. the problem is the cost. ...
Hitachi 57F500 projection tv	2/26/2007
Q: Three weeks ago I turned on my TV and the power light is on but there's no picture, it just stay on ... A: in most cases we do not replace the deflection board we repair it. mat he does not know how. a ...
Standby light blinks	2/11/2007
Q: I have a Sony tv model# KV-34xbr800. I went to turn my TV on and nothing would happen, no sound or ... A: this 7 blink means horizontal deflection has stopped in the tv. the most common circuit to cause ...
Sony 27inch- Symbols in little black box moving around on screen?	2/10/2007
Q: I have a Sony Trinitron 27 inch with PIP that has been acting weirdly. The problems started earlier ... A: this is reall odd. sounds like your tv`s e-prom got confused. if it does it again we can put a code ...
RCA HD56W58 - horizontal hold problem	2/6/2007
Q: Yes, unfortunately, all inputs have the same problem. I was hoping it was a digital cable issue, ... A: YES we have had lots of troubles with this model. the only thing i can tell you to try is to turn on ...
Hitachi Anti-glare Screen Removal	2/5/2007
Q: I have a Hitachi 50UX23K Projection TV that has a scratched anti-glare screen. I'd like to remove ... A: pull off the speaker grill. it should just pop off. then there are several screws you will be able ...
hitachi 50ux58b	2/4/2007
Q: I have a 1998 hitachi 50ux58b television.It started working intermittently,previous owner said you ... A: yes the most common problem for this is a pico fuse opens it is labeled E994. it is bad most likely ...
philips 55PP9401	1/23/2007
Q: the convergence has gone out and the tv now looks to be in 3d. is there something i can do to fix it ... A: not really this repair should run around 450.00. it is very common to go bad. we see a lot of this ...
Mitsubishi WS - 55513 reset button just flashes	1/22/2007
Q: I purchased a 55" Mitsubishi WS-55513 in 6/04 (back of TV states produced in 2/04). Just before ... A: i cannot be sure without testing, but if the light on the front of the tv just blinks and does not ...
RCA Projection TV Flyback Transformer	1/20/2007
Q: RCA Projection TV Model #P52810LV. 1997? This afternoon when I turned on the TV, there was a pop ... A: ok in some cases it might blow the horizontal output. but other than that the flyback should be it ...
Phillips rear projection HDTV focus issues	1/13/2007
Q: I was wondering if you have any input about a Phillips 54" rear projection HDTV model number ... A: send me pictures of the boards to tvdoctor@comcast.net then i can show you what needs to be ...
tv trouble	1/1/2007
Q: Mitsubishi VS60805 June 2000 keeps on turning off when we try to watch tv. sometimes it will stay on ... A: this will be a very hard repair. the problem is that we need to test voltages in the tv to see what ...
mitsubishi mb46809	12/31/2006
Q: I have a problem w/ an mb46809 projection tv! the power button will come on and immediately turn ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that would cause this. sounds like you might have a bad power ...
53' Full screen Hitachi Projection TV	12/28/2006
Q: One night I was watching television and all of a sudden the color blurred. Are television is a ultra ... A: this is very common and you are in need of a repair. you will need a repairman for this. the ...
TV quit on Christmas Eve	12/25/2006
Q: Allan, I have a ProScan 36" model PS36109FM1 that I purchased in 11/1997. It just went dead and when ... A: i think this is a audio board gone bad. it is common on your model and will stop the tv from coming ...
Mitsubishi 52" DLP wd-52628	12/18/2006
Q: I have had the tv less than 5 months, the model number is WD-52628, and I purchased the extended ... A: this sounds like the formatter board might be bad. i would change that if it where me. i am also a ...
Projecting TV Troubleshooting	12/12/2006
Q: I have an APEX GB43HD09 rear projection tv for almost 3 years. Recently it is doing something ... A: first off i will tell you we have lots of problems with this tv and it never last long before it ...
diagnostic codes	12/11/2006
Q: i have a 1998 toshiba tp50g50 rear proj. no picture but have menues with bad conv. before i had a ... A: this means QA02 is not communicating with other parts in the tv. first thing i would do is remove ...
Toshiba 55h70 convergence	12/2/2006
Q: I have a Toshiba 55h70 manufactured 11-30-2000, which has bad convergence. It no longer turns on. ... A: you really should replace both. also if they where using junk stks they do not last long and the ...
Toshiba 42H71 42" RPHDTV	12/2/2006
Q: We bought this TV about four years ago so it's probably the 2002 model. Beginning about 2-3 months ... A: this is a hyper module going bad and over time it will even get the HD signal. so a repair is ...
sony wega 60" no picture	11/30/2006
Q: i have 1 1/2 year old sony wega 60" LCD Projection TV, model kdf-e60a20. picture stays on for about ... A: there are several circuits that can cause this. even a lamp going bad drawing to much current can ...
Audio but no picture	11/27/2006
Q: I have a Sony TV. Model:KV-27S25. When it turn it on (normally) there is a red little light that ... A: this could be several different circuits in the tv that would cause this. the most common would be ...
No Picture on Mitsubishi Big Screen TV Model TS-5045	11/21/2006
Q: One night I turned on my Mitsubishi Big Screen TV Model No. TS-5045 (manufacture date 1996) and the ... A: this could be several different circuits in the tv doing this. the most common one is the vertical ...
RCA HD52W66	11/21/2006
Q: The tv is a 2005 rca hd52w66. When i turn on the tv it starts to work, i can hear the channel but ... A: we have a lot of problems with this model. i would say it is the worst model ever made. they sell ...
52" screen TV problem	11/15/2006
Q: We have a 52" RCA TV. The model number is P52720(that's a zero)LV and the year is 1996 (It also ... A: this could be several different circuits in the tv that would cause this. this will be a hard repair ...
Pioneer TV	11/14/2006
Q: i have a pioneer TV model SD-5073-K. the TV would cut out and i would unplug it, plug it back in and ... A: this sounds like a bad power supply. we cannot be sure without testing. but the board is 350 plus a ...
sony kp-53xbr200	11/12/2006
Q: lat year to the date we had a convergence problem. The tech replace 2 of the ic circuits. He pressed ... A: i would say the chips are bad again. when these chips are replaced you must use heatsink grease on ...
RCA model D52130	11/10/2006
Q: RCA MODEL D52130 TV WAS WORKING FINE A JUST UNPLUNGED IT TO MOVE IT FROM LOCATION. WHEN I TRYED TO ... A: this tv is one of the hardest tv`s i have ever had to repair. there is one fuse you can check by the ...
TV not working	11/8/2006
Q: I have a Samsung HCM4215W projection tv. It was made July 2002 and I believe it is either a 42" or ... A: i would say you need a repairman for this. unless you can use a meter and solder good. the ...
Sony TV KV-32S15 (1994)	11/7/2006
Q: I read the question below but need more detail answer. It sounds a lot like our problem. Except ... A: as a sony tv gets old. the picture might blink on and off. this is because the tube is weak. there ...
RCA P52928	11/3/2006
Q: The TV went black and now when it is plugged in it makes a clicking sound, then when you unplug ... A: this is very common. your 1/2 way right. the flyback is bad. when it went bad it shorted the ...
the blue convergience	11/2/2006
Q: i have a mitsubishi vs-50609 50 inch projection tv. The blue convergience doesn't move when I try to ... A: sounds like the convergence circuit in the tv has gone bad. it is very common problem. a repair cost ...
Sont 32 Trinitron	10/31/2006
Q: I HAVE A SONY 32 TRINITRON ABOUT 8 YEARS OLD. WORKING FINE ONE MINUTE THEN NO PICTURE, NO SOUND, RED ... A: sounds like a bad power supply. it is common at this age. a cost of repair would range around ...
Mitsubishi WS-65807 Screen blanked out	10/24/2006
Q: My wife tells me that, all of a sudden, the screen died on this TV. Now, it will not start up. ... A: this is hard to say. there are a few circuits in this model that could cause this. the power supply ...
Sony TV	10/22/2006
Q: I have a Sony KV32XBR96S, bought in 1993. I Love the picture,beautiful image. has never been ... A: well this board is no longer made. but easy for any good tech to repair. a cost for this would be ...
Mitsubishi DLP with blue or pink horizontal fuzz - audio is fine - WD-52725	10/20/2006
Q: No matter what the input is it does this. It's a DLP rear projection. I'm sure it's something messed ... A: I am sorry to say this could be a bad light engine or a bad fmt board. these parts cost a lot. you ...
Toshiba tv convergence all to pot.	10/18/2006
Q: The model number is W2PW23P im sorry i cant tell you when the tv was made this is my problem the ... A: this model number does not cross. can you check it and let me know. fixing a convergence problem is ...
mitsubishi rolling vertically	10/14/2006
Q: ------------------------- CS35301 would it be easier if we call? Followup To Question - i found a ... A: this was common on this model. the video card you have pulled out should be the pip module. there ...
RCA ProScan Wont turn on!	10/12/2006
Q: RCA ProScan Model#:PS 35123 Year:1995 The tv was working fine until this moring, we tried to ... A: i do not see a repaly or answer here. i got your question the other day. i replyed back and asked if ...
burned screen	10/10/2006
Q: i have a 2005 65" mitsubishi tv and my brother burned the pasue image on the screen from his video ... A: ouch this is bad. this burn in will be in each projsecto gut. they are like tubes and the tv has ...
Mitsubishi projection tv shut off	10/9/2006
Q: My 1998 Mitsubishi VS-50501 shut itself down today. When you attempt to turn on, power button ... A: the parts we should have no problems getting. you will need a meter and will also need to be able to ...
WS-65809 Toshiba Red Convergence	10/9/2006
Q: I have a 65" Toshiba model WS-65809, and the RED convergence has drifted about an inch or two only ... A: this model number is a mitsubishi not a toshiba. anyway this is very common and might be soldering ...
convergence and power supply	10/7/2006
Q: I have a mitsubishi ws-65807 from 2000. At first the set had convergence issues with red, blue and ... A: this is a very common problem. your convergence circuit has gone bad. in order for you to repair it ...
screen blinking	10/4/2006
Q: model #46pp930217 made in dec. 2002. The tv has started to blink on and off, also the top sides of ... A: this sounds like a power supply problem.we have had problems with this model. the power supply is ...
no channel cntrl	10/3/2006
Q: I have a projection rca model # p52820bl and the year is 1998. The cntrl pnl on front of the t.v. ... A: we need to unplug this board and try just the remote. todo this remove the back of the tv. then look ...
Rear Projection TV	10/3/2006
Q: I have a Philips 55" / 55pw936355. The other night we were watching a show and it made a pop then a ... A: this could be several different circuits. we would have to do testing to see what this is. can you ...
turn on then shuts off right away .	10/3/2006
Q: Just wondering if you can help , our tv is a Hitachi model 53udx10ba made in nov of 2001 HDTV ... A: this could be several diffferent circuits on the tv that could cause this. we would nee to do some ...
Sony TV blink 9 times - won't turn on	10/3/2006
Q: Sony model # KDP-57WS655. Year make: February 2005. High Definition Projection TV.When I turn the ... A: well if you call sony and complain then you might get it done under warranty. they are real good ...
Maganavox pro TV	10/3/2006
Q: Recently I sent an e-mail concerning my Maganavox TV. Model # 9P5034C102. I told you picture was ... A: 1.it is very hard to say how long i am not sure. could last 6 months or way less. 2. this boards has ...
Samsung Convergance	9/30/2006
Q: My Samsung HCL4715W made in September 2002 has lost it's convergence. It looks like everybody is ... A: NO this is the DCU convergence board that controls the convergence amp board. the problem is we do ...
Magnavox 55P8288	9/29/2006
Q: I bought a Magnavox 55" Rear Projection 55P8288 set 4 years ago. It turns itself off and on long ... A: this is a common problem on this model. you have a (SSB) BOARD going bad. this part is about 350.00 ...
Mitsubishi VS-4543, input locked	9/28/2006
Q: The have a mitsubishi VS-4543 bought approx in 1990, has been a great tv just a week ago. One day ... A: you have to have the remote to do this. sometimes as your model gets older ti will do this. like us ...
Hatachi LCD 50v500 HDTV Blue Spot	9/27/2006
Q: "I bought the Hatachi LCD Rear Projection HDTV in November 2003 Model 50V500 Ultravision Digital ... A: this sould be dust on on of the LCD panels in the tv. these are very hard to get to. takes a few ...
Hitachi 50V500 LCD rear projection	9/26/2006
Q: As luck would have it I threw my back out 2 days ago and I can't get to the back of my tv because ... A: be very happy this is under warranty. this is a very common problem on this model. you have a bad ...
mitsubishi 1080 question	9/25/2006
Q: I have a Mitsubishi 1080 41 inch screen that's about 2 years old. Sometimes the colors seperate, or ... A: this is the convergence circuit going bad. in some caes you can solder them and it will fix it for a ...
Lightning!!!	9/25/2006
Q: The TV is a Toshiba 50H82. I only have a picture of the back and as far as I can tell the TV was ... A: when a tv is hit by lightning many circuits can go bad, but in most cases it is just a power ...
Rca f35050st tv problem	9/24/2006
Q: Recently my tv went on the blink. when you turn it on there is a skinny verticle line not 1/2" wide ... A: this was a great model. but it is really to old to put money into. the problem you are having is the ...
Mitsubishi 52525 DLP Sound but no picture	9/24/2006
Q: TV has sound but no picture. No lamp indicator light except it blinks when set is powered off which ... A: if you have nothing on the screen at all?? not even menus. then you need a repair. there are several ...
Toshiba TP50G90 Power Light Blinking	9/19/2006
Q: I have Toshiba Projection Tv , TP50G90 was built in 1997,. I just turned on my TV with the Universal ... A: this is nothing you did on the remote. just happened at a odd time. this power light blinking means ...
Mitsubishi Big Screen	9/18/2006
Q: I have a Mitsubishi WS-55813,(2003) big screen. Today when I tried to turn it on, it came on for ... A: well you are in need of repair. there are several circuits in the tv that can cause this problem. ...
Sony P-57HW40, February 2002	9/18/2006
Q: Today, picture distorted. Curves off from the center. Convergence button shows cross hair on screen ... A: this is the convergence circuit and will need several parts replaced. if you can solder good?? and ...
Mitsubishi WD-52525 has wavy lines in component inputs	9/16/2006
Q: I have a Mitsubishi 52" WD-52525 DLP TV that I bought new in September 2004. Around the end of 2005, ... A: there are several circuits that might cause this in the tv. testing needs to be done. in this case ...
Phillips Magnavox 9P5511 C101 Oct 99	9/16/2006
Q: I have a 55 inch rear projection tv that in the last few months started showing convergence problems ... A: this is very common. it is not the convergence circuit in this case. it is the power supply not ...
Mitsubishi DLP Light Engine	9/8/2006
Q: I have an 18 month old 52" Mitsubishi DLP WP52525. At 6 months old, the light engine was replaced. ... A: well i would complain big time. not sure how much good it will do with mitsubishi. they can be a ...
Panasonic CT-32HX42F	9/7/2006
Q: We purchased our Panasonic CT-32HX42F television in 2003. Last year it had an unfortunate period ... A: this sounds like the power supply in the tv is bad. it is a common problem on your model. a cost of ...
sony color rear vido projector	9/6/2006
Q: our 1994 kp46v15 rear vido projector tv went out. The power just went out and we can't get it back ... A: tv bigscreens are made to last around 10 years. so this one is really time to replace. soulds like a ...
no picture or sound	9/6/2006
Q: I have a hitachi 57swx20b and the red light on the front comes on but no picture or sound. the tv ... A: go here to find a tech in your area. http://www.nesda.com/locator/state_search.php this model is a ...
Sony XBR Wega White level problem	8/31/2006
Q: I own a 32" Sony Wega XBR HDTV that I purchased in 2002. Recently I have noticed that when a ... A: this is real hard to say. i think it might be the video output. but without testing while it does ...
new tv problem	8/31/2006
Q: i bough a new samsung hd tv.after iturn it on it will work for about ten minutes and then it will go ... A: tom i am sorry to say you will need a repairman for sure. sounds like a problem in the main power ...
zenith model # pv4663mk has blue and yellow shadows	8/29/2006
Q: yes i do know how to solder and what kind of meter? but im sure i know how to use it. thanksmy 1995 ... A: OK to start i need some pictures of the CRT boards. to get to these pull off the speaker grill on ...
rca 50 projection television	8/15/2006
Q: the tv worked great went to bed shut it off now completly dead no power any ideas or cost ranges if ... A: this model is common for a transformer to go bad. i would say a repair might run 400.00. it is a ...
TV won't turn on	8/15/2006
Q: I own a Mitsubishi wt-a42 made august 2003. The television has been having trouble coming on for a ... A: this sounds like a power supply problem. you would have to do a lot to test this and be able to use ...
Hitachi	8/14/2006
Q: I have a 1995 Hitachi 50" TV modle number 50EX11BUV5B004327 it is now shadowing from the right and ... A: this is the convergence circuit in the tv going bad. it is very common. a cost of repair might range ...
Sony KP-41T25 Rear projection	8/10/2006
Q: My problem is with my Sony KP-41T25 rear projection that was made in 1996. The symptoms were that ... A: this is very common. we connot repalce any board they do not make them. so we have to repair that ...
Dead TV?	8/10/2006
Q: We bought a JVC Projection TV Model AV-56WP30 about 4 years ago. We were watching it the other night ... A: Power Supply Overcurrent Shutdown means the set has found a problem in one of the circuits in the tv ...
Hitachi Ultravision Rear Proj. PLEASE HELP!!	7/31/2006
Q: I have a Hitachi 50UX22B Ultravision 50 inch rear projection television. The picture has always ... A: i think this is a problem in the vertical circuit. when the vertical cirusit has a problem in this ...
Red blue outlines on images	7/23/2006
Q: I have a Apex model GB5108 year 2003 Rear projection tv.It recently started with double images,more ... A: this is very common. your convergenc circuit is in need of repair. unless you can solder very good ...
Philips Magnavox sound no picture	7/23/2006
Q: Date: 8/21/00 Model Number: 9P5034 C103 Serial Number: 46572355 On and Off about a month we ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that might cause this. the transformer is the most common. a ...
New TV	7/22/2006
Q: Just wondering what to look out for when buying a new TV. Interested in an LCD 42inch, have no idea ... A: stick with the name brands. sony mitsubishi hitachi. do not buy something you never heard of. there ...
convergance or ?	7/21/2006
Q: 2003, samsung, pcn5425r. My television started flashing on occasion then I turned it on one ... A: can you tell me what convergence board you replaced new? there is a convergence amp board. that i ...
Know any techs in Middle GA	7/21/2006
Q: I have a Mitsubishi VS 4543 that I bought in 1996 (cannot find year made on the back of tv) It has ... A: the tv was made in 1996. it was a great model, but there are a lot of parts no longer made on this ...
Panasonic	7/19/2006
Q: Followup To Question - Model CT-32SX12F JULY 2002 One day I tried to turn the tv on and it ... A: well you can get a manual but if you do not know what a horizontal output is you will not be able to ...
60 inch projection	7/18/2006
Q: Allan, I am looking at getting a 60" mitsubishi projection tv that was hit by lighting. The tv is ... A: if it is older than 10 years parts are hard to find on it. also the picture might be a bit dark. ...
Mitsubishi TV screen Blank????	7/16/2006
Q: its a vs50vf2I have an older mitsubishi 60 inch projection television that overnight went from ... A: this is not a reset. something in the tv is bad. we would have to use a meter to find out what it ...
Pioneer SD-533HD5 Unable to turn-on	7/16/2006
Q: I have a Pioneer SD-533HD5, 4 1/2 years old that won't move from Stand-by to On. I hqave unplugged ... A: there are many circuits in your model that will cause this. the convergence circuit and the power ...
whistling and picture	7/15/2006
Q: i got a little problem with my RCA HD52w59 hdtv...when it is shut off or when it's on it whistles ... A: this is the convergence circuit gone bad. the whistling might be a part shorted in that circuit. ...
Mitsubishi HD1080	7/15/2006
Q: When turning the tv on the green light comes on and there is a click, then it immidiatly turns back ... A: this is a good model. i will tell you HD1080. is not the model. it just tells us the tv is high def. ...
rca rear projection tv#mm52110	7/15/2006
Q: Turned tv off the other night and next morning tried to turn it on and nothing happens. We had no ... A: this is a great model till it breaks. then it is one of the hardest repairs known. i would check the ...
TV went black	7/15/2006
Q: I have a Mitsubishi HD 1080 Model WS55315 made Dec 2004 and today while watching TV, the screen went ... A: there are several circuits that could cause this. unless you can use a meter we could not do a ...
Ghost images on TV	7/14/2006
Q: There is an extra image right beside the original image. It looks like there is a color shift too. ... A: this sounds like a convergence problem. it is a common problem. there is a adjustment in your menu ...
Mitsubishi picture problem	7/14/2006
Q: Cleggsan suggested that I refer this question to you. I have a Mitsubishi WS65411 rear projection ... A: when we find odd problems with this model... it is almost always fluids in the tv. see each ...
tv malfunction	7/10/2006
Q: I have a Sony KP-57HW40 model manufactured in february 2002. A couple of days ago, whilw i was ... A: this was very common on your model tv. it is the blue projection gun gone bad. if your serial number ...
Mitsubishi Projection Picture Distorted	7/10/2006
Q: Allen, I purchased the Mitsubishi WS-55819 in Nov 2001. A few weeks ago the picture would distort ... A: this is the convergence circuit in need of repair. unless your soldering skills are great?? then i ...
RCA P52756sb	7/10/2006
Q: I don't know who else to ask. A friend gave us the television mentioned above. Picture fine... we ... A: first off try using the buttons on the tv and go channel down till you go past 2 to see if it will ...
Sony TV	7/10/2006
Q: I have a KP-57WS500 Sony TV which is little less than four years old. Recently, a red stormy light ... A: we have had major problems with this model flahshing red or blue. here is a web site where sony ...
projection tv turns on but no picture	7/7/2006
Q: you have to turn it off and on several times to get a picture the tv is a 60 inch when you finally ... A: this is very common. it is the power supply going bad. it should run at 130 volts dc. but it is now ...
red ghost images	7/6/2006
Q: The model # of my mitsubishi TV is TS 5045 and the year made was 1996. The red cross hatch is not ... A: well this is very common. your convergence circuit is gone bad. a repair cost will range around ...
Mitsubishi HD1080	7/6/2006
Q: I turned on my set tonight, noticed a burning, electrical smell, walk over to the TV found the ... A: well this is very common. your convergence circuit is gone bad. a repair cost will range around ...
Mitsubishi DLP not responding	7/6/2006
Q: I have a Mitsubishi WD-52725 (2005) that I was watching. I stepped out of the room and when I came ... A: unplug it and wait 5 mins. then plug it back in and see what that does. if still no lights or ...
Sony Convergence	7/6/2006
Q: purchased Oct. 2000. Without warning, the convergence went out. The TV itself is in great shape ... A: this is very common on your model. a cost of repair will range around 400.00. this is a great model ...
Samsung Convergence	7/5/2006
Q: I have a Samsung 55" HCM5525W made in May 2002. Worked fine until today. Went to turn it on and ... A: there are two convergnece boards in this tv. one is called the convergence (DCU) the other is called ...
Picture off center	7/5/2006
Q: I have a Toshiba TP61E90 Manufactured in July of 95. I have a problem with the picture moving to the ... A: there is a (PIN AMP) board in this tv that will casues this. sometimes it just needs soldering the ...
service manual	7/4/2006
Q: I have a projection TV, May 1998 toshiba TP55H60 that just went bad,no picture,no sound with the ... A: you should be able to get one from andrews electronics 1-800-289-0300. the most common problem to do ...
Pioneer SD-P5795W / 57	7/4/2006
Q: I have a pioneer Model # SD-P5795W this tv was manufactured in March of 97. I am having problems ... A: this will be very hard to troubleshoot, because it is not always doing it.i think it is the power ...
phillips 60	7/3/2006
Q: i have a 60' phillips hdtv model 60pp9202 made in 2004 . when powered on there is no picture but ... A: this will need a tech. unless you are good with a meter and can solder well... this tv is known for ...
Hitachi 43FDX01B 2001	7/2/2006
Q: I have a Hitachi 43" screen television that is 5 years old. March of this year, the convergence ... A: over time a bad convergence circuit could mess up the power supply in the tv.this would make the tv ...
RCA HDTV (D52W23 - 2005)	6/29/2006
Q: I got a new (well used, from a friend) RCA flat screen HDTV and when I got home and pressed the ... A: this tv is junk. we have tons of problems with them. we get them running and take the out to the ...
small blue dot in picture	6/29/2006
Q: We have a Hitachi 60" lcd rear projection tv. Model #60v500 made in 2004. There is a blue dot in the ... A: this sounds like a one of the projector tubes has a hole in it. if so this is major repair 500-600. ...
RCA freak out	6/29/2006
Q: Allan, I have a RCA colortrac 2000 p/n- F27201GG from 1991 which in the last three weeks has taken ... A: this is the vertical circuit going bad. over time you will not get a picture at all. this was a ...
dead tv	6/29/2006
Q: tv just went off no response sony trinitron KV 35S26 yr. 1997 Thanks, ray A: sounds like a bad power supply. a cost might range around 200.00 or so for a cost.it is a good model ...
haunted TV	6/28/2006
Q: I've read through numerous posts on your website, and haven't seen anyone else reporting the kind of ... A: we have seen a lot of weird problems with apex. since it turns on and the volume is up... i would ...
Mitsibushi VS-5071 Rear Projection TV	6/27/2006
Q: We have had this TV for about 14 years. Yesterday I went to turn it on, and up until yesterday, it ... A: this is really not worth repairing. it is too old. but you might have a bad power supply we cannot ...
viewing ration for toshiba 65H80	6/25/2006
Q: I have a Toshiba 65H80 theaterwide (5yrs) unit that seems to be stuck in 4:3 ration and no matter ... A: yes you need a HD box. then it needs to hook to the Y PR PB inputs in the back of the tv. on your tv ...
RCA 1993 Big Screen Chasis #PTK169PCA	6/25/2006
Q: Turned down sound with cable company remote then turned off cable box still heard hissing through ... A: this could be a bad power supply. or the audio board might be bad. in this model if the audio ...
philips 60	6/24/2006
Q: Model # 60p8341 Manufactured 1-22-02 wont turn on. If you unplug it and let it set a while ... A: i will tell you this is very common on your model. it is call the (SSB)small signal board. it is a ...
Rolling picture	6/23/2006
Q: My husband and I were given a Mitsubishi VS5006R big screen TV manufacture date Aug 1991. It has a ... A: this was common on this model. the problem is in the video sync circuit. this has a lot to do with ...
TV Color	6/22/2006
Q: Mr. Wainwright, I have a problem with the color on my set. I apologize but I do not have the make ... A: they have alwasy been built in, but sometime a tv needs a little more help. so you need a bigger ...
Plasma TV image burn	6/22/2006
Q: My question concerns the image burn associated with plasma tv's. I own a 42" Phillips plasma and ... A: over long periods of time it can. this depends on how bright a image is. so yes but it would take a ...
TV won't power on	6/21/2006
Q: I have an RCA 52" HDTV ready projection TV model number D52W15 that I purchased Christmas of 2003. ... A: this model has a lot of different problems. it was not a well built tv at all.i would not have it ...
Power light flashing TP50H50 Toshiba1999	6/20/2006
Q: You did received an inquiry for the 4 click on the relay when i energised the TV and after the power ... A: there are several circuits in the set that could cause this. without testing we cannot be sure. the ...
Toshiba TP48E60 (1995)	6/20/2006
Q: Allan, My 1995 Toshiba projection TV is giving me issues. After watching tv for 10-20 minutes the ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that would cause this. the cost will range around 300-400. this ...
toshiba tp0h50 color stream 98	6/19/2006
Q: The power light next to my large on and off button keeps flicering so I am unable to keep the tv on. ... A: this is a shutdown circuit in the tv. it is shutting off because it has found a problem in the tv. ...
Panasonic TV	6/19/2006
Q: I have a 27" Panasonic CRT model CT-27D30B built in late 2000. For about the last 6 months the ... A: this is your vertical output circuit going bad. over some time you will loose all your picture. a ...
Mistsubishi WD-73727 display problem	6/19/2006
Q: I have a Mistubishi WD-73727 (73" inch DLP) that I purchased about four months ago that recently ... A: try this. (Split screen picture with one half darker than the other half. "Deep Field Imager" is set ...
Sony FD Trinitron 36	6/18/2006
Q: Sony FD Trinitron Wega - Mod.# KV-36FS10 : Ser.# 9038994 Nov. 1999 AA-2W. Have sound, ... A: there are several thing that will cause this. bad connetions on the vertical output is the most ...
36	6/16/2006
Q: I have owned set for 10+ years with no problems.Recently the screen shows no picture and is all red ... A: this will not be worth a repair. it is to old to put money into. it is 17 years old now and they do ...
Toshiba 50H71	6/16/2006
Q: We have a Toshiba 50H71 Projection Tv that we purchased new in May 2001. For about the past 3 weeks ... A: this is a bad hyper module. sometimes you can use the y pr pb jacks in the back and bypass this ...
TV picture fades to black 20 seconds after turning on.	6/16/2006
Q: I have a Mitsubishi CS-35201A manufactured in Dec '93. Everything's been working great until ... A: this is the filment circuit having a problem. i think we will find it is a loose connection on a ...
no sound	6/15/2006
Q: I'm sorry i don't know the year but the tv is a G E problably late 90's or early 2000's. Sound ... A: try turning on the tv. when you get a picture unplug the tv for 5 mins. then try it and see if your ...
1993 Hitachi tv	6/15/2006
Q: I have a hitachi 46 in.model number 46UX12B year 1993.The tv when you turn it on rolls.The vertical ... A: this is the comb filter module going bad. it was very common. it is no longer made for this tv. you ...
Sony KV35S26 trinitron	6/15/2006
Q: I have a Sony KV35S26 trinitron. It was made in December 1997. The problem with it is that I would ... A: sounds like this might be a bad power supply. it is hard to say without checking. a cost of repair ...
Toshiba 50H71 Convergence Issue	6/14/2006
Q: I have a Toshiba that I purchased over a year ago. I believe it was made in 2002. The model number ... A: ouch this is bad. do not turn it on this fluid is a oil based and if it is on the circuit board ...
Mutsubishi Tv Repair	6/13/2006
Q: Mitsubishi Tv CK-3536R 1992 - This tv just died, it just clicks when pushing the button, no picture ... A: this power supply cannot be replaced. it has to be repaired on a component level. this means we ...
RCA P52937 Alarm sounding, no power.	6/11/2006
Q: Allan, I have a RCA 52" projection tv that no longer powers on. There is also a constant alarm ... A: this is very common. the horizontal output is shorted. causing the switch mode transformer to chirp. ...
RCA P52937 Alarm sounding, no power.	6/11/2006
Q: Allan, I have a RCA 52" projection tv that no longer powers on. There is also a constant alarm ... A: this is very common. the horizontal output is shorted. causing the switch mode transformer to chirp. ...
Panasonic CTK-2580S, November 1988	6/8/2006
Q: I plan to try and fix this TV myself. I depress the power switch and hear a relay click, but ... A: this set is old and a do not have a service manual for it. if you can send me a few digital pictures ...
RCA model P46731AT sound problem	6/8/2006
Q: I have an RCA model P46731AT (12/94 make) TV that a friend gave to me. The picture is perfect but ... A: this repair could be very techincal. we will need to take dc readings on the sound board and might ...
tv repair	6/6/2006
Q: i believe the tv was made in 1996, it is a phillips lxi, model # 626-54546 19 & is a rear ... A: this is very common and is a bad tuner in the tv.you will need a repair. a cost will range around ...
Pioneer Pro-119 shuts off	6/6/2006
Q: My Pioneer Elite Pro-119, mfgd Nov 1997 shuts itself off after about 30-90 seconds and makes a loud ... A: this is very hard to say. without doing some testing to see what the problem is. unless you are good ...
re:converge problem on jvc #AV56WP74	6/4/2006
Q: #JVC - AV56WP74 AUGUST 2003 MANUFACTURED: me and my wife r just watching tv when all of sudden ... A: well you need to be able to solder very good. the bad psrts have 18 pins each and there are two and ...
Convergence Board Repair	6/4/2006
Q: I have a 48 inch JVC projection television. It is 3 years old and the model number is AV48WP34. ... A: thought i was pretty clear on my first response. out of 10,000 questions i have never got a rating ...
Fuse in lcd tv	6/2/2006
Q: i dont know what i was thinking its a flm-2601 polaroid 26 inch not a dell, sorryfhl-2601 dell 26in ... A: the part number for the power supply is 667-L27M6-20C and cost about 50.00. now you can just order ...
KV-36XBR400	6/1/2006
Q: I have a 4-6 year old 2nd hand Sony Trinitron KV-36XBR400 model TV. I noticed lately that when I ... A: this 4 blinks is not a for sure thing. it does help us get to a area but then we have to do ...
1996 Mitsubishi TV	5/28/2006
Q: cs 32507 I have a 1996 32 inch Mitsubishi TV - about 3 months ago it started blacking out and a ... A: this is the vertical circuit going bad. it is common on your model. you will need a repair. a cost ...
Hitachi Ultravision 60UX54B screen jumping	5/28/2006
Q: I have a Hitachi Ultravision 60UX54B 60" rear projection TV. The set was made in 1997. It has been ... A: this repair could be complex. there are several circuits that will cause this. vertical is one and ...
Pioneer SD-533HD5 troubleshooting	5/26/2006
Q: Allan. I have the following: Model: Pioneer SD-533HD5 Manufactured: April 2002 About four ... A: this is the convergence gone bad. that is what was blowing the fuse. this is the board on the far ...
Toshiba Theaterview 50A50R	5/26/2006
Q: I have a Toshiba Theaterview 50A50R, manufactured January 2001. While watching a DVD, the display ... A: well i do not think it is the convergence circuit. on your model when this goes out you will either ...
12 Year Old Mitsubishi Projection TV	5/25/2006
Q: Recently I tried to turn on my 12 year old Mitsubishi projection TV Model VS-5055 or Model V5-5055 ... A: this could be something in the power supply or horizontal out circuits. a cost will range around ...
does not turn on	5/25/2006
Q: kp53v25 sept 1995 sold new in 1998 i think. tv turns on but no picture and lite on front just ... A: sounds like the power supply is bad. a cost of repair will range around 400.00. it is a good model ...
Fuzzy picture	5/24/2006
Q: i have an 8 year old philips 60 inch projection tv model 7P6030 W101 picture seems to look fuzzy, ... A: this is not the bulbs but a fluid. each tube has a fluid resevoir that sits on the face of the tube. ...
HEllo! We have a 32" JVC...	5/23/2006
Q: We have a 32" JVC TV, model # AV-32230 manufactured in May 2001. In the last two months, it has ... A: this sounds like a tuner in the tv going bad. to test this use a vcr on the tv. if the vcr hooked to ...
Sony 65" Projection TV	5/21/2006
Q: We have a Sony Model - KP-65WV700, I think it was made in 2000 or 2001. When you turn it on the ... A: if it comes on all red then shuts off?? then this is a shorted red tube. it is very common on ...
interment picture	5/20/2006
Q: zenith 1993 #SL2743LK.HAD TUBE CLEANED(SHOOTING THE TUBE) IN JANUARY.PICTURE CAME BACK.THE TECH SAID ... A: when you shoot it almost never last a long time. 20 years ago it did but that is because the way ...
tv lost audio and video but still powers up	5/19/2006
Q: I have a Hitachi Ultravision HD Rear Proj tv model 43FDX01B manufactured October 2000. The power ... A: other than trying to unplugg the tv adn waiting 5 mins and plugging it back in. this is the only ...
PHILIPS T.V. High Pitch Sound	5/19/2006
Q: I have A Philips 32" Model #32PT563S37G Made in April 2003. It is Making a very High Pitch sound. ... A: this will be very hard to figure out. it could be a coil or a transformer. finding out the right one ...
Sony Trinitron Trouble	5/18/2006
Q: I have a Sony Trinitron KU-27TS30 that I have had for 15 years with no problem until recently. After ... A: this sounds like the power supply is going bad. a cost of repair would range 160.00 or so. this tv ...
Rolling Screen Mits VS-50607	5/17/2006
Q: I've had a Mits VS-50607 for about 5 years. About a month or so ago the set has been on the fritz. ... A: DO IT YOURSELF?? if you can change stk's then you are good enough to do this. the hard part will be ...
tv will not stay on	5/16/2006
Q: my mitsubishi tv vs5046 will not stay turned on.i turn the tv on and it stays on for a second and ... A: sounds like a bad power supply. hard to say without testing. parts are getting hard to get on this ...
Mitsubishi projection	5/16/2006
Q: Allan, I have a 55 inch Mitsubishi 1080HD tv. It was manufactured in July of 2000 and is the ... A: this is the convergence circuit gone bad. but if you want to do this you must have great soldering ...
50 in. Toshiba Repair	5/15/2006
Q: I have a 50 in. Toshiba T.V. (model # TP50H50, manufactured in June 1998). I was watching the t.v. ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that will cause this. the most common on your model is a bad ...
My sister has the following...	5/13/2006
Q: My sister has the following TV: Panasonic - Serial # LC90540582 - Model CT-27g4a - Manufacture ... A: orlando cool i am in 22 cities in the state of florida orlando is one of them. anyway the tv's she ...
Toshiba CF30C40 year 1994 Horizontal	5/13/2006
Q: I found this television and it had a blown fuse, I have a huntron tracker from back when I used to ... A: it might be a bad flyback. but also something in the drive circuit could have made it run hot and ...
Plasma	5/12/2006
Q: I just purchased a 42" Panasonic plasma TV. The installers said I did not need a surge protector ... A: i would always have a surge protector. mounting it is a different story. i am not a installer so i ...
Bright highlights "bleed" into picture and buzz	5/12/2006
Q: I have a 1998 RCA F19251GY. When using the 75 ohm cable connection any picture on any channel that ... A: this set was know for weird tuner problems and has several updates. i can send them to you in PDF ...
Toshiba remote does not work	5/11/2006
Q: I have a Toshiba 32A40 tv made in 1996. The remote does not work. I coded the cable remote and was ... A: i would goto walmart and buy a cheap remote. odds are it is not the tv. if you still cannot get it ...
HV Discharge on Proscan 60inch TV	5/11/2006
Q: My Proscan model PS60682 rear projection 60 inch TV (about 10 years old) creates a large/loud HV ... A: this is very common. the coolant is like oil and will leak. you need to run a good bead of silcone ...
Convergence issue Samsung HCM5525W	5/11/2006
Q: Model HCM5525W Year: November 2002 The images diverge into green, blue, red. Perfect focus doesn't ... A: you have a bad convergence circuit. we will have to change a few parts. you need to be able to ...
unusable signal	5/10/2006
Q: rca tv. model # F25254GV manufactured january 97 dvd home theatre system. curtis dvd6040 i have ... A: this is th edvd and not the tv i found this on a tech site and it should fix your problem. To reset ...
big screen just turns itself off after awhile of watching it ? is it over heating or what ?	5/10/2006
Q: my pioneer projection screen tv just turns itself off after watching it for awhile ? what could be ... A: this model number is wrong. but i think i know the model. sounds like the power supply might have a ...
Sony KV-27TS32 picture briefly warped then TV died	5/9/2006
Q: Allan, I have a Sony Trintron 27", model # KV-27TS32, manufactured in 1993. A couple nights ago I ... A: this was the pin amp circuit going bad, but now it has over heated and blew the power supply. so in ...
Panasonic Plasma TH-42PD25 Inputs have screen cut off to the left side about 20%	5/7/2006
Q: At first I thought it was the cable box but discoved it was my new tv. It is happening on all ... A: i have had several complaints about this. it is a odd problem. so i emailed tech support and this is ...
Hitachi TV 3D image problem	5/7/2006
Q: I have done the Magic Focus and nothing has changed. I saw your response to another person's ... A: this is not a board change but a repair. the cost does range around 400.00. but it is a great model ...
repair needed to Sony KP-53PS1 projection TV	5/5/2006
Q: My Sony KP-53PS1 projection TV (I bought second hand 2 1/2 years ago) has recently developed a ... A: having a tv repaired on the spot is easy if you have a good tech. i never remove a tv from the home, ...
Samsung DLP conflicts with Comcast HDTV	5/4/2006
Q: I have a 6 month old Samsung DLP tv with a built-in HD card slot. I have had Comcast out 4 times ... A: this is a real problem we are having with all brands. the cards are not working right. for some ...
Horizontal scrolling problem	5/4/2006
Q: I have a Mitsubishi VS-45605 big screen (it was my grandmothers) that has a picture that scrolls ... A: this is very common on this model. if you can find a good repairman??? a cost will range around ...
Sony projection tv(kp-53S75)made in 2001	5/4/2006
Q: I am not able to get this unit to power on.The timer/standby light does not flash except when you ... A: this sounds like the power supply or a bad transformer in the tv. you will need a reapirman for ...
Panasonic CT-32HX42F Terrible Diagnosis	5/4/2006
Q: I questioned you a few weeks ago about my panasonic stuck in shutdown and I took it into a ... A: sounds like the guy does not know what he is talking about. i wish you knew someone that knew how to ...
Panasonic Plasma picture is skewed	5/3/2006
Q: I have had a Panasonic Plasma tv for just over 1 year. The model is TH3725PDU. Out of the blue, ... A: this is what i got back for panasonic Allan, This is a consumer model and a known issue to them. ...
toshiba projection tv went out	5/3/2006
Q: i have a toshiba 55" theaterview tv tzv61 was bought new in 2000. Well about a year ago it would ... A: there are many circuits that can cause this to shutdown. you will need a repairman to find out what ...
Thin Horizontal Line Across Screen	5/2/2006
Q: Last night while watching a very thin,straight horizontal line appeared across the screen, about ... A: you will need a repair. this is the convergence going out. i would wait till it goes all the way ...
Mitsubishi VS 5006R	4/30/2006
Q: I have a Mitsubishi VS5006R manufactured Oct 1991. When the tv is turned on, picture comes on but ... A: this would be major. your siganl board is going bad. they are no longer madde for this model. to ...
Toshiba 55HX70 May 2001	4/29/2006
Q: Toshiba 55HX70 May 2001 I would like to try to fix this myself. Last night when I turned off the TV ... A: this is the convergence circuit in the tv gone bad. it is very common. you will need a repair for ...
Mitsubishi 62525 dlp pic loss	4/27/2006
Q: This tv was made towards the end of 2004. It is a 62525 dlp. My problem....... I have a Mitsubishi ... A: well we see this a lot. the different manufacturers are all having some type of problems here. there ...
Toshiba TV 20AF41 Year2001	4/27/2006
Q: This tv is about 5 years old. With Power ON I hear a relay clicking on and off continuously. ... A: what is the ohm reading on Q405 from emitter to collector tv unplugged. if you have the same manual ...
KDP57WS500	4/26/2006
Q: Allan, I've got a Sony rear projection about 2 years old and it flashes different colors and ... A: this does sound like one of the tubes going bad. we have seen a lot of this on several sony models ...
Panasonic TV repair question.	4/26/2006
Q: I just found this site today. I have a Panasonic 32" flat screen TV CT-32SC13. The tv was bought new ... A: there is no bulb in this tv. if you saw a flash then we have a real problem. like a transformer or ...
HCM5525W convergence problem	4/26/2006
Q: My rear projection Samsung suddenly lost color covergence. Red started curving up to the corners and ... A: in most cases we repair the board by replacing the bad (STK'S) and a few resistors. in some cases it ...
Toshiba 43H71 Projection TV	4/26/2006
Q: I do not have the year of the TV but the manual says 2001. I purchased the TV in 2002 and I would ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that will cause this. the orange flash is a conncern. it could ...
RCA p52923	4/25/2006
Q: Hey, it seems like you know your stuff but i couldnt figure out how to post on your board. Feel free ... A: well if it is just a little dark?? then we can adjust the screen controls. this is a box in the ...
Magnavox 32"	4/25/2006
Q: We just bought our Maganavox 32" in Feb 2005 (sorry do not have model # with me) but I have a ... A: this is common on this model. it is some parts in the high voltage circuit that go bad. the cost of ...
Mitsubishi WT-A42	4/25/2006
Q: Hey there, I have a big problem. My Mitsubishi WT-A42 will not power up. Last night my Dish ... A: error code 22 is a short protect circuit. this means the tv has found a problem in the tv and will ...
convergence problem on Samsung Model PCL5415R	4/19/2006
Q: Samsung Model PCL5415R PIP Rear projection TV 1080i Build Date June 2002 My convergence went ... A: there are pico fuses that protect this circuit and blow when the STK'S go bad. they do not look like ...
Sony #kv-32s66 Manf'd march 2000	4/19/2006
Q: Standy light blinking continuously. Sony says diagnostic code is Jungle IC chip? or "ic301" Where ... A: this code is not always right. to be sure we would have to test voltages in the tv. can you do this? ...
Sharp 20 AG1-s power problem	4/17/2006
Q: I am a missionary in Papua New Guenea, I have a Color Television set less than 5 years old. The ... A: this sounds like the power supply in the tv is bad. repairing this on this model is very hard. i ...
projection TV	4/17/2006
Q: RCA 43 inch projection tv. (bought new approximately 8 years ago) Check this out: 1: Rapid ... A: this is a high voltage leak. it will come from the trippler or one of the anodes hooked to the ...
52" Rca picture too big for screen.	4/16/2006
Q: Mod. D52W15 Seems like the zoom feature is not working. I can change zoom format but it does not ... A: i will tell you we have more problems with this model tv than any other tv ever made. it is known ...
Toshiba 55H70 Convergence	4/16/2006
Q: I have a Toshiba 55H70 made in January 2001. I will try to repair myself (could you direct me to ... A: to find a repairman go here. http://www.nesda.com/locator/state_search.php this is the convergence ...
Mitsubishi VS-45605 - no picture no sound	4/16/2006
Q: My TV is a 45" rear projection Mitsubishi model number VS-45605 approximately 6 years old. A couple ... A: Depending on where you live in the world? the price can range 550. here in florida we charge 450.00 ...
NO PICTURE	4/14/2006
Q: I have a 52" zenith big screen tv, model # PV4663rk, manufactured in 1994. I was watching tv one day ... A: this is a common problem on this model. the power supply has gone bad. a repair cost will range ...
Lost a Channel	4/14/2006
Q: I have a sony wide screen projection tv that is two years old, I'm not sure of the model number ... A: your right about sears. we have problems with them here in florida also. first thing i would do is ...
SAMSUNG TV POWER PROBLEM	4/14/2006
Q: We had a Samsung tv delivered 2 weeks ago - a 32" slimfit WTS32Z308P. We'were watching a DVD last ... A: we have a lot of problems with samsung tv's. if you can i would take it back and get another brand. ...
Vertical Deflection System	4/11/2006
Q: From recent info provided by Cleggsan to others (much thanks to him) I know that I have a faulty ... A: this was most likely the output blowing. it is common to hear a pop when it goes bad. so you have a ...
hitachi 53fdx01b	4/10/2006
Q: is it ok to use a nte hot that crosses from oem part number.and can i check the ip01 ic to check ... A: i do not use the NTE in this circuit. they tend to run hot and blow out. i do not see ip01 as a ...
Samsung PCN5425R Convergence ?	4/9/2006
Q: I have had a Samsung PCN5425R 54 in. Rear Projection Television for a few years it was made in June ... A: this is your cpnvergence circuit gone bad. it is very common on your model. this will need a repair. ...
Mitsubishi WS 55819 - digital 55" - made in 1990 screen went black	4/9/2006
Q: Asking for information, pls. Have had TV since 1991. Have Charter Cable DVR box connected to TV, ... A: ok i am a little confused a WS-55819 was made 2001 so it cannot be older that 5 years old. you might ...
Panasonic ct-32hx42f June 1992 Manufacture Date	4/7/2006
Q: Yesterday my tv went out. I tried to push the power button but it didn't work. 2 months ago a ... A: sorry i live in florida. this sounds like the power supply might have gone bad. they dont make them ...
TV Problem	4/6/2006
Q: I have just recieved a television from my parents. It unexpectedly went out on them, everything ... A: this sounds like a bad tuner. this is the silver box in the tv where the cable screws into it is ...
Toshiba 42H82	4/6/2006
Q: About a month or so I noticed that the convergence on my tv was going bad. The red and the blue ... A: your problem here is your serviceman does not know what he is doing. these parts should have been ...
samsung- convergence problem , maybe ??	4/5/2006
Q: i have a samsung PCL5415R projection t.v. , it has swooping lines from top corners down toward ... A: you will need a repairman for this. you are right. the convergence circuit is bad and several parts ...
sanyo tv	4/4/2006
Q: sanyo tv...year2002..model number DS25390...i went to turn my tv on and it is making a high pitched ... A: this could be a few different parts doing this. i would say it is a coil in the horizontal circuit. ...
rca model f32444 bought in 2002 i have some background in electronics and would like to repair myself if possible	4/3/2006
Q: while watching tv, lost the picture and normal sound. it started to make a squeaking noise and ... A: the part number to the flyback is 257805($40)the loaction is (LL05) the part number for the ...
tv picture comes on then off...	4/3/2006
Q: Followup To Question -Hi again Mr. Wainwright. In May 2005 you greatly helped us solve a problem ... A: i still think we have a tube going bad. the test you have done proves this somewhat because it did ...
SAMSUNG HC-R 4741W	4/1/2006
Q: I recently purchased a Samsung HC-R4741W second hand. It was built December 2005. It shuts down on ... A: several circuits could cause this problem. the shut down circuit in the tv watches several different ...
PICTURE ON TV COMES AND GOES	3/31/2006
Q: I HAVE A 27" JVC MODEL # AV-27F704 AND IT WAS MANUFACTURED IN DECEMBER OF 2003. I WANT TO FIX IT ... A: if the menus work at all times.. then we have a video circuit problem. a repair cost for this might ...
Sony Plasma PFM-500A3WU error codes	3/31/2006
Q: Allan, I am thinking of purchasing a Sony Plasma off of Ebay from my home town. THe plasma is not ... A: i looked up the codes on a sony tech site i can log into. you cannot buy regulators for this model ...
mitsubishi rear proj. t.v.	3/29/2006
Q: I have a 2001 mitsubishi rear proj. t.v.,model #ws 55819 that started to lose video for a second or ... A: let me tell you what it might be. for years mitsubishi has had problems with a fluid leak. this will ...
p46731at (rca) ctc 169pga chassis	3/28/2006
Q: I think the fastest way to get the RCA ptv I originally requested info on fixed is to replace the ... A: this board is no longer made and will be very hard to find. www.ptscorp.com will repair it for ...
tv picture comes on then off...	3/27/2006
Q: Wainwright. In May 2005 you greatly helped us solve a problem with a 46" Hitachi tv that we ... A: this set has a weird circuit called (IK) ot monitors the tubes filament circuit. when this circuit ...
1996 RCA BIG SCREEN MODEL P52754AT	3/27/2006
Q: my tv just stopped coming on...when I "turn on" set, the power button lights up momentarily and then ... A: this could be our problem here. we would have to test the trippler to see. on the other person it ...
Hitachi problem power up UPDATE	3/27/2006
Q: Allan, Troubleshooting UPDATE: Lamp OK, Ballast OK, all plugs checked OK. Hitachi rep scratching ... A: this is odd. the digital unit does tell the ballast to fire so this could be the problem. real odd ...
RCA CTC203CX - no video (no picture) but has menu and sound	3/26/2006
Q: RCA TV F32665 (Apr 1999) has raster and the on-screen menu appears and works, sound is ok, but ... A: before we go too deep on this model. i would swap out the ee-prom chip. it is common for weird ...
Mitsubishi VS-50609 Black Screen	3/25/2006
Q: I have a Mitsubishi Big Screen Television.Model No.VS-50609,AC120V,60Hz,200W.Manufactured in June ... A: this could be a complex repair. without testing we cannot be sure. you would have to be able to use ...
tv picture comes on then off...	3/25/2006
Q: Wainwright. In May 2005 you greatly helped us solve a problem with a 46" Hitachi tv that we ... A: this is a weak picture tube. it is very common. we will not be able to fix this one. sometimes we ...
Samsung PCL5415RX/XAC - 2002	3/24/2006
Q: The green is giving a halo effect and the perfect focus wont't correct this. I have tried the manual ... A: this is the convergence STK'S gone bad and may be a few resistors or pico fuses. you can replace the ...
tuner bad....how to bypass	3/22/2006
Q: i have a 36 inch toshiba model number CE36G18 mfg in 1997.... my tuner is bad and i have a new ... A: you would run the video and audio out of the box to the tv. on the back of the box you will see ...
Hitachi projection TV color distortion	3/22/2006
Q: Two nights past I had company over to watch some movies on this 2001 Hitachi Model# 43FDX01B, and ... A: this is very common. it is your convergence circuit going bad. you must be able to solder very well ...
Phillips TV Remote Sensor Broken?	3/21/2006
Q: Just looking for info...it's a 27P5555121 made in 2001. Remote control stopped working on this TV ... A: i had a lady call me today on this. do you live in florida?? anwyay this does sound like a sensor or ...
sony rear projection tv red color	3/20/2006
Q: I have a sony KP-43T70 and the problem is that I put a subwoofer close to the tv and suddenly in the ... A: this is common. a speaker will do this on a tube tv but not a big screen. but the problem you are ...
lost sound on tv	3/18/2006
Q: Samsung tv....TX-P1634...mfgd 10/04 Just lost the sound on only 2 channels...4 & 5. So far all ... A: on page 40 chapter 4.9 in your owners manual it talks about different stereo settings. one of them ...
Mitsubishi CS-2669R (1986)	3/17/2006
Q: I'm getting nothing but a solid yellow line running horizontally across the middle of my screen ... A: this is the vertical output circuit gone bad. the problem here is the age of the tv. a repair cost ...
tv repair	3/16/2006
Q: i have a 36 inch panasonic tv that keeps turning off and on on its own. i can be watching a program ... A: well it is very hard to say at this point. it could be shutting down. this is a safety circuit in ...
Mitsubishi TV Tranformer	3/14/2006
Q: I have an old Mitsubishi Rear Projection VS-360RA That i purchased new in 1985.It needs a Power ... A: there is only one place in the world that might have it. but do not bet on it this is a old tv. good ...
Rolling horizontal lines on 50" Mitsubishi TV	3/14/2006
Q: I just bought a used Mitsubishi 50" TV Model Vs-50705 that is about 6 yrs old for $500. When I first ... A: YES this is common on this model. you need a repair done on the signal board. findin someone who ...
my rca tv model#p52731wk	3/14/2006
Q: i was wondering if you could help me out. You see recently i accidentally moved some of the color ... A: this is not good. what you are trying to do takes a good 1 tech with more than 5 years in the field ...
no picture, static noise for sound	3/13/2006
Q: I live in michigan. is it worth repairing-knowing the tv is 13 yrs old? I have ability to ... A: if we can fix it ten we should. a repair shop would charge more than we should put into this tv. i ...
tv screen vs. magnet	3/12/2006
Q: Sharp 20L-S100BS, 1999 My daughter touched the screen with a magnetic toy and now one corner, ... A: this is a adjustment you need a degaussing coil to wave in front t=of the tv for repair. any tv shop ...
Proscan 36	3/11/2006
Q: I have a Proscan model PS36700, built in Oct., 1999 in Mexico. Serial #941233771, PS36700YX1. It was ... A: this sounds like a bad tuner in the tv. we cannot tell without testing. but this tuner is a real ...
picture	3/11/2006
Q: RCA P46921, 1999 Separation of colors and images that appear double or trippled effect. Happens ... A: this is the convergence circuit goning bad. the problem is it does not do it all the time. this will ...
Zenith TV	3/10/2006
Q: My folks have a Zenith TV Model: B27-A11Z. I have replaced the Video Processor Chip (TA1268N) three ... A: i would check the grounding where the tv is plugged in. some sets are more sensitive to lightning. ...
manual instructions	3/9/2006
Q: Followup To Question - Hello Allen, I have a question concerning my hitachi C50-FD5000, year ... A: I GET YOUR E-MAIL BACK WITH THIS ERROR Reporting-MTA: dns; comcast.net Arrival-Date: 9 Mar 2006 ...
manual instructions	3/9/2006
Q: I have a question concerning my hitachi C50-FD5000, year 2004. We are stationed in Germany and I had ... A: i got your e-mail back with this error. eporting-MTA: dns; comcast.net Arrival-Date: 9 Mar 2006 ...
Panasonic Plasma TV	3/9/2006
Q: two yr old Panasonic model No. TH-42PA20 The thing just started spontaneously shutting off and the ... A: i am sorry to say you need a repair on the plasma. there is a few updates that need to be done to ...
TV shuts off	3/6/2006
Q: My Panosonic model #CT-3262V made in June 97 shuts off on it's own. If you unplug it and then plug ... A: this tv has a shutdown circuit. when it sees a problem in a circuit it will just shut off. one of ...
TV doesn't power on	3/5/2006
Q: Actually the guy I bought it from a month ago told me that a local TV sevice redid everything inside ... A: this tv is 16 years old according to mitsubishi. they do not make parts to it anymore. a meter will ...
Plasma TV won't turn on	3/4/2006
Q: I have a Phillips Flat TV # FTR9964 from 2002 that will not turn on. When I push the on button, it ... A: we have a lot of problems with these. it could even be the panel itself. this is the screen you look ...
Projection TV picture problem	3/4/2006
Q: We own a 1993 Sony Model # KPR-53EXR15 projection TV and recently the picture will "shrink" in from ... A: this could be a problem in the convergence board or in the pin amp circuit. a cost of repair would ...
RCA F32645 TV- audio problems	3/2/2006
Q: wainwright, i have a 2000 RCA F32645 TV that has started to act up the past 2 weeks. my situation ... A: this is a problem in the tuner circuit. we get a lot of complaints on this model for this. it will ...
Toshiba TP50H60 flashing light	3/2/2006
Q: Allan I have a 1998 Model tp50h60 which has never been serviced before. It has always worked great ... A: i think you might have a bad convergence circuit in the tv. it is very common on your model and will ...
RE: Projection TV shutting off , 2/18/06	3/1/2006
Q: Yes , thank you , this is a tough decision ,the tv was around $1500.00 when it was new and only got ... A: DO NOT BUY THE RCA. do any reasearch on the new rca and you will find out it is the biggest junk on ...
RE: Projection TV shutting off , 2/18/06	2/28/2006
Q: Took the advice that was given on 2/18/06(Thank You)and had my panisonic 53" projection TV ... A: yes this does sound right. i do not think i would invest this money into the tv. it is a lot of ...
convergence problem	2/27/2006
Q: I have a Sony KP-53XBR35 rear projection TV with a date of manufacture of May 1995, that has some ... A: this is the convergence circuit gone bad in the tv. it is very common on your model. a cost of ...
ProScan model PS35123 purchased in 1996 37-38"	2/27/2006
Q: Sat. night the picture went out while my wife was watching TV. She said you could barely hear the ... A: this is a great model. it is a 35in just so you know. sounds like the power supply in the tv is bad. ...
color problems on phillips/magnavox 56'(?) big screen tv	2/27/2006
Q: The model # is 7p6033w101 made in nov. '97 We bought this tv from a friend and have no manual. The ... A: i am sorry to say this is not a adjustment. the problem is bad fluids. a projection tv has three ...
Orange flashes on RCA projection tv	2/26/2006
Q: I have a 10 year old RCA projection tv and i began seeing intermitant orange flashes while watching. ... A: this could be one of the projector tubes going bad. or a crt board. either way i would invest into a ...
Toshiba CX35C60 no picture no audio	2/26/2006
Q: My 1993 Toshiba CX35C60 has no picture and no audio but makes a click when you press the power ... A: this does sounds like a bad power supply. a cost of repair would range 200.00 or so. i do not think ...
TV powers off	2/25/2006
Q: We have a Hitachi Projection Color TV model # 51SWX20B which was purchased in 2003. So far it has ... A: this sounds like a problem in thetv to me. try unplugging it for 5 mins then try it again. if ths ...
convergence adjustment after replacing stk's	2/21/2006
Q: ---do you have the number sequence for the red green blue up down and side corection the bottom is ... A: this model has a built in cross hatch to do the repair.if i remember right all the adjustments are ...
Sony 32" Built 1995, KV32S12	2/21/2006
Q: For the past year this tv's picture has flickered at random times. When it flickered it would make ... A: this sounds like the power supply is bad. it could of been the power supply all this time going ...
Picture out on VS-4543	2/18/2006
Q: I have a Mitsu VS-4543 manufactrured in Feb. of 97. The picture has gone out but still have sound. ... A: well first thing you can do is easy. the speaker grill pulls off. there is a panel behind it. remove ...
Sony XBR200 error E10G	2/18/2006
Q: found your name on a google search, I hope you can help me. I think this is a question you may have ... A: this does sound like bad connections on the convergence board. if you have a digital camera and can ...
RCA projection TV #P52926S	2/17/2006
Q: I have a rca projection tv P52926S..(2001) decent... when the scene from a movie or show is at night ... A: ok we have to pull off the front of the tv. behind the speaker grill is a panel. remove the panel. ...
HDTV Screen Repair	2/16/2006
Q: I have a Daewoo HDTV (rear projection). Model # is DSJ-5510CRA, manuf. April 2005. Just bought in ... A: this model does not cross in my parts supplyer data base. i just called them. it is a good model ...
Toshiba theaterview TP48E60 1996	2/15/2006
Q: the blue crt tube cracked and separated just above the copper coils. I have removed the tube from ... A: the copper coil is called a yoke. sometimes it is damaged in the process. look at the coper wires ...
Red/Blue/Green Convergence...	2/15/2006
Q: recently the Color Convergence went out of line on my Toshiba 50H81 50" HDReady Widescreen TV (Nov ... A: there is 18 pins or so on each chip to solder. we might not need a meter right now. the time is in ...
Sony Kp-57HW40 has out of focus and concave picture	2/14/2006
Q: I'm hoping that you can help me with my Sony Kp-57HW40 (March 2002). When I tuned it on today, it ... A: sounds like the (stk's) in the convergence are bad.this is ic8001 and ic8002 on page 64 of the ...
rear projection sont tv problem	2/13/2006
Q: when I change the channels..of course the screen goes black...but during the that black period I ... A: this sounds like a weak tube. the set has three red blue green. they are projector tubes. when one ...
Red/Blue/Green Convergence...	2/13/2006
Q: recently the Color Convergence went out of line on my Toshiba 50H81 50" HDReady Widescreen TV (Nov ... A: well this is very common. it is your convergence circuit in need of repair. a cost will range around ...
My Toshiba 50 inch 50hx70 tv	2/12/2006
Q: here is a link to familiarize yourself ... A: i think you are on the right track. i would replace the STK'S we might also have a few bad pico's. ...
sony kp 53s15 stk392-010	2/11/2006
Q: how do you replace them,solder them in? also will that be the end of my problems? thanks 1/96 your ... A: they are soldered in. about 18 pins each i think. as far as the end of your problems?? well lets ...
Hitachi 50UX11k	2/10/2006
Q: Allan, I have a Hitachi 50UX11K projection tv that looses about 6" of the bottom of the picture. ... A: we can do this. i need some pictures of the board in the tv. do you have a digital camera? take a ...
One station not getting color, others are.	2/10/2006
Q: Would an in-line signal booster be a good first attempt to sort it out, or be a short term fix to ... A: i am not sure a booster would do it. sounds like it might be the antenna. i would replace the ...
One station not getting color, others are.	2/9/2006
Q: 1992 Sony 32" color TV..Nothing special about the TV. Channel 3 (local station via antenna only) no ... A: well you have done good troubleshooting so far. now we have to do a little more to find out where ...
What caused tv screen to shut off?	2/9/2006
Q: Allen - I have a Samsung TV, Model HCN4226WX/XAA Mfg. Sept. 2003. The color has always been good ... A: sounds like you had a problem from the start to me. if the front panel is blinking then the control ...
Sound on Toshiba 32" TV Fix	2/7/2006
Q: My roommates and I recently bought a 32" Toshiba Television set from our buddy. It was manufactured ... A: this sbx1768-01 was real common for your problem. it might fix it but without testing we cannot be ...
Zenith 42" Plasma - Vertical Lines	2/7/2006
Q: P42W34P November 2003, it has several (5 or 6) vertical lines running from top to bottom on the ... A: do you have a digital camera? i would like to see this. send them to. tvdoctor@comcast.net the first ...
RCA 52	2/6/2006
Q: Yes I have a good digital camera, and a decent voltmeter. I am able to proceed when you are.Thanks ... A: OK copy and paste all this into a e-mail so i can track the repair send it with some pictures of the ...
channels not working	2/5/2006
Q: I have a magnavox 46" prjection tv model #PN2046-P103. I am losing channels on the low end, right ... A: this is a bad tuner and was common to go bad. to change it will require soldering skills. or you ...
Sound loss	2/5/2006
Q: RCA Model: F32665YX8(CH3)[2000]I have tried unpluging, waiting 30 min., resetting, to no avail. ... A: well we know the audio circuit is working if you run your dvd through the video jacks the audio will ...
CT-2700A no picture	2/4/2006
Q: 1987 NEC CT-2700A TV/Monitor. Flash of high voltage when first turned on. Can see the CRT light up ... A: this sounds like over voltage protection. the problem there are not parts or manual made for this ...
Samsung HCL4715W. Manuf. 11/01	2/3/2006
Q: I have a Samsung HCL4715W for almost 3 yrs. I have noticed in the last month or so a shadow in the ... A: this will be a burn in. it is burned into each projector tube. to replace these is out of the ...
Pioneer projection TV model SD4683 about 8 or 10 years old	2/3/2006
Q: First off, thanks for taking time to answer my questions. My TV now goes in and out of "focus" with ... A: this is very common. it is the convergence circuit going bad.you will need a repairman for this.if ...
projection tv picture	2/2/2006
Q: I have two questions about a Philips Magnavox projection tv model # 9P5511C101 and Serial # 33179495 ... A: the first problem is a bad power supply. it is very common on this model. we would have to test ...
JVC AV-48WP74	2/1/2006
Q: JVC AV-48WP74 My T.V. this morning is out of control. I've been reading and sounds like the ... A: i did not know you where trying to do the repair yourself . just thought you want a repair cost of a ...
dead zenith with hitachi chassis	1/30/2006
Q: the zenith model is iqc50h94w,it is a hitachi 53fdx01b.i recieved email from you to let you know ... A: so i can track this repair always reply to the last question. or copy and paste it all together adn ...
mitsubishi vs-4544 repair ?s	1/30/2006
Q: Allan, my parents have a mitsubishi vs-4544 projection tv. They live in another town and I didnt ... A: this is a circuit in the tv called the convergence circuit. it is very common to go bad. to fix it ...
Hitachi Projection tv convergence	1/25/2006
Q: My TV Hitachi 43fwx20b rear projection. Sept 2001. Top half of screen convergence way off green and ... A: this is very common. you convergence circuit in the tv is in need of repair. if you want to do this ...
KDF60XS955 sony	1/25/2006
Q: I was given this tv by a friend. It was made in 2005, and was 2 months old when Hurricane Katrina ... A: i can tell you this is a wast of your time. any type of water or moist air around a lcd tv is way ...
Green hue/color problem	1/25/2006
Q: My TV has been losing some color, so I got a Video Essentials DVD and am trying to "calibrate" my ... A: rear projection tv's have 3 tubes(color gun) red blue green. you might still have a weak one. but ...
Green hue/color problem	1/24/2006
Q: My TV has been losing some color, so I got a Video Essentials DVD and am trying to "calibrate" my ... A: sounds like a weak tube. the circuit soney has to balance the rubes together is weird and can pull ...
reply to your question...RE:RCA model P46771AT will not turn on	1/24/2006
Q: RCA HOME THEATER Model #P46771AT/ manufacture date September 1995/ Service #P46771ATLXI/ CHASIS # ... A: (do not turn any controls it will cause major problems.) it is easy to replace just take your time. ...
Sony rear projection picture cuts out	1/22/2006
Q: I have a 3 year old KP-51HW40 that recently started to have color issues...picture got greenish, ... A: i hate to tell you but sounds like the color guns are your problem again. they had a lot of problems ...
Omitted Channel Assignment - Pioneer Elite Pro 93	1/21/2006
Q: Wainwright. I have a Pioneer Elite Pro-93 projection TV. It was manufactured 8/1990. I think this ... A: this tv does not do 66-93 in vhf and that is what you need. so a converter is the only to go. or ...
1995 sony kv32xbr45 tv	1/21/2006
Q: On my tv from time to time the picture will goto snow for a brief second or for up to a minute. it ... A: your main tuner is bad.there is no way that i see in the manual to bypass it and use the sub tuer ...
sony KV-32HS420 2005	1/20/2006
Q: One morning I tried to turn the tv on, it came on only briefly, no picture just momentary sound, ... A: this 3 blikns means the tv is shutting down because it has found a problem. you will need a ...
RCA Projection TV Audio Trouble	1/20/2006
Q: I purchased an RCA TV in October 2000 brand new, from REX appliance store. I recently noticed after ... A: on this model there are several different circuits that can cause this. this tv also has a eprom ...
RCA Projection TV Audio Trouble	1/19/2006
Q: model #p46922 year 2000 sorry about that!I purchased an RCA TV in October 2000 brand new, from ... A: on this model there are several different circuits that can cause this. this tv also has a eprom ...
sound in a 52 inch big screen tv	1/19/2006
Q: recently, the sound has been coming and going in my big screen tv. We had been unplugging it and ... A: when you unplug it have it on then unplug it wait 5 mins then pulg it back in. it must be on before ...
Pioneer Projection Monitor	1/18/2006
Q: I have a Pioneer Projection Monitor Receiver manufactured in March of 91. The model number I believe ... A: this will be hard to track down. you could either have a bad connection on a video or the power ...
TV warming up	1/17/2006
Q: -------------------------The video inputs work after 3 or 4 minutes of the picture coming on and ... A: ok i have several caps you should change that might fix this. this is off mitsubishi techincal web ...
36 " Proscan TV	1/17/2006
Q: In our bedroom I have a 36" Proscan Model PS27600 which was made in late 1999. Two weeks ago while ... A: i would not have it repaired. this model was known for problems after 5-6 years. i would hook up the ...
no power	1/15/2006
Q: my son recently started having a problem with his plasma tv. all i know right now is that it is ... A: this will be real hard to say without checking parts in the plasma. in most cases it will either be ...
Model # p61310 serial# co65c1033 Chassis...	1/13/2006
Q: Model # p61310 serial# co65c1033 Chassis # dtv307gc Feb 2002 Service # p61310yx1 RCA wide screen ... A: this set can be a real pain. it is one of the hardest tv to find out the problem with and get it ...
Convergence on Toshiba Projection TV	1/13/2006
Q: I had a convergence problem on my Toshiba 43H70 (purchased new in May 2001) projection TV which was ... A: 392-102,150,180 and 110 are all the same. stk's that are replaced int a tv and no heat sink compound ...
Toshiba 50h81 covergence problem	1/13/2006
Q: The red covergence is really messed up on my set, I was just in the service level convergence making ... A: this is all common. the fuses blew because the convergence circuit was going bad. the have several ...
RCA G31163BT power problem	1/12/2006
Q: I have a RCA ColorTrak 2000 INVAR model #G31163BT console-type tv that i bought new in 1991. I've ... A: this was a great model in it's time. you have a bad power supply a cost of repair would range around ...
Mitsubishi WD-52525 "dead spot"	1/9/2006
Q: I have a 2005 Mitsubishi WD-52525 (52-inch DLP) that has recently developed a "dead spot". An ... A: you need a repairman for sure. this could be some dust or a particle in the lenes or projector path. ...
Fuse always blow when turn on power	1/8/2006
Q: My name is Jerry P. Shortland Jr. I have a 1995 47" RCA Model P46731AT Chassic PTK169PGA. The fuse ... A: this is a bad power supply if you have a digital camera i can show you all the parts to change. as ...
Two Vertical lines on Plasma screen	1/8/2006
Q: We are attempting to repair a 2002 SVA Plasma TV for a local pub. The original problem was (is) it ... A: if it is a single line top to bottom?? sounds like a bad panel. the reason is if it where a buffer ...
hdtv	1/7/2006
Q: not sure if this is the right place -- but here goes. I have a 32" sony hd tv--I am on basic cable ... A: if your tv has the hd inputs on the back marked y pr pb then you need a hd box here is one at ...
Toshiba Projection TV turns off and on intermittently	1/7/2006
Q: Toshiba Model 43H71. Manufactured in 2001. I just got this used TV. Picture is great but after ... A: this sounds like the convergence circuit going bad. it is very common on your model. it is some bad ...
Pioneer SD-P62A5-K	1/7/2006
Q: Allan, I have a 1998 model Pioneer SD-P62A5-K projection TV. I recently had an issue where the set ... A: there are fuses on this power board. i need you to check them and tell me what one is blowing. if ...
TV audio.	1/4/2006
Q: ------------------------- Followup To So I'm assuming then that the rca cables wouldn't bypass the ... A: sorry i did not read all your question right. thte audio comming out of the jacks is not the tuner ...
TV audio.	1/4/2006
Q: My TV is an RCA entertainment series tube. It was made April 2000 and the model number is F27645. ... A: if it does this on all stations then i think your tuner is bad .the rca cables bypass the tuner in ...
Sony KP-53S15 won't power up.	1/4/2006
Q: Model # KP-53S15 MFG date - September 1995. When I try to turn on the tv, you can hear some relay ... A: you are right on target. the two ic's are stk392-010 they both should be repalced and put some ...
mirror on rear projection	1/3/2006
Q: The colour on my Philips Matchline 60P915 rear projection tv seems to be fading. I have had the set ... A: in most cases a good cleaning of the mirror and lenses will fix your problem. any good window/mirror ...
RCA TV problem	1/3/2006
Q: I have a 1999 RCA 27inch XL100 TV, Model # F27615. While watching it, the sound suddenly got staticy ... A: the only thing you need to check here is the (SAP) in the menu. make sure it is off. if it is off ...
magnavox projection tv	1/3/2006
Q: Model# 6s64600-w101 ,1996 , Chassis #PVT730-AHO1 Tv quit, screen black no power up.popping in back ... A: there are two outputs for the horizontal in this tv. one is the horizontal out the other is the ...
RCA P52755ST rear projection set	1/2/2006
Q: RCA P52755ST rear projection set--manufactured in 1993. We got this set free a year ago from a ... A: this was a great model for 10 years after that it could be a real pain. i would guess it is the ...
Loss of Color(Black and white picture)	1/2/2006
Q: Allan, Thanks in advance for your help... I have a 27" Samsung Dynaflat HD Monitor, Model TXM2796HF ... A: if you have no color in and mode.. this is not good. the menus really do not have color they are ...
Bad sound some channels only	1/2/2006
Q: GE Mod# 46GW948 June 2000 White sound only on SOME channels only. Cable channels 11 & 57 sound is ... A: first this i would try is turning off the (SAP) off in th emenu under audio or settings. if this ...
TV menu keeps displaying menu and selecting different options	12/30/2005
Q: RCA Model F32632SB 1998 Im just looking for info, basically is it economical to have repaired or ... A: yes this is very very common. i know the buttons do work. what happens is they get what we call ...
power supply	12/29/2005
Q: Model F27678BC / Chassis # CTC187AJHi, I have an RCA TV, maybe 5 years old. It will shut foo after a ... A: this model has a problem with the power supply that might cause this. a repair cost will range ...
Mitsubishi VS45VA2	12/29/2005
Q: I have a red ghost in the picture.when I go to the test mode the red line will not merge with the ... A: this is the convergence circuit going bad. a cost of repair might range around 400.00. i think this ...
Hooking up DVD to Proscan TV	12/29/2005
Q: I have a 35 inch Proscan TV that I would like to add a DVD to. The Red White and Yellow connections ... A: if you have the rca remote there shold be a input button on it to set to the video input. if you do ...
Zenith PV4671H rear projection repair help	12/28/2005
Q: I have a 1989 Zenith PV4671H rear projection tv with issues to say the least . The problem is I ... A: tv's work on dc and the heatsink would not have the voltage we need to check. it would be the ...
Is it repairable?	12/28/2005
Q: My father just gave us his old TV because he didn't want to wait to have it repaired (with all the ... A: this could be several different problems doing this. the most common is the convergence circuit ...
Apex screen went white but has sound	12/26/2005
Q: My husband was playing Xbox last night and all of a sudden the tv screen when white with horizontal ... A: this is a problem in the tv with the 200 volt line. a repair cost will range 120.00 or so. given it ...
Toshiba 50HX70 - No Red Colour	12/24/2005
Q: I have a Toshiba 50HX70 that I bought in 2001. The red colour disappears perodically, sometimes it ... A: this is avery hard to say because it does not do it all the time. i would guess the video circuit ...
RCA 47" p46731at	12/22/2005
Q: I was just given this RCA Home Theatre TV. The year on the back is 95 and the model number is ... A: i am not sure if he fixed it or not. i do tech support for a living answering questons for 100 or ...
Plasma HD Set Top Box	12/22/2005
Q: I was just wandering if you could explain to me what a HD Set Top is. And what it is used for. ... A: this is used to convert a HD siganl to your tv some tv's do not have a HD tuner this boc will hook ...
rear projection tv	12/22/2005
Q: i have a 42" rear projection Samsung tv model-SP42W5HFX. The screen has red lines on it and the ... A: this sounds like a convergence problem. if you are going to fix this yourself you need to have and ...
TV	12/20/2005
Q: Allan, thanks for your response. When the TV was working normally the "on" button was purple..when ... A: the squealing noise is your power supply trying to work. but it does not turn on because there is a ...
RCA TV	12/20/2005
Q: I have a RCA projection tv, model #P46160WK,1992. Two days ago we were watching tv, we turned off ... A: this popping sound could be the power supply or a bad trippler. a cost of repair will range around ...
Tosihba 42wt29b	12/19/2005
Q: Tosihba 42wt29b.Screen and sound keeps going of.Comes back on on its own or by switching power ... A: the most common thing to cause this is the convergence going bad. it is just a good guess without ...
Zenith PVR 466oVK 8/95 42 inch projection	12/19/2005
Q: I recently had a service person come out to check as to why suddenly my set made popping sounds and ... A: ok good so far. but there are other parts that go bad with this transformer. so replacing this by it ...
Sony Video Projector	12/16/2005
Q: I have a sony Video Projector Model KPR46ex25 series 8003505 dtd Oct 1990. The picture is fine. We ... A: sounds like a bad tuner. the problem will be finding a part for it.sony no longer makes the tuner ...
toshida 46HX83	12/15/2005
Q: i have a toshiba model# 46HX83 it was made July 2003.. i just moved it to a new home set it up ... A: is the power light blinking?? try unpluggind the tv for 15mins. if this does not do it then you ...
Panasonic 27" TV	12/8/2005
Q: Panasonic Model CT-27G4A Made July 1999 When you put on the TV it is usually OK. After a few ... A: this is the vertical output circuit going bad. it is very common. a repair cost will range around ...
Hitachi 50UX11K	12/6/2005
Q: Allan: I have a Hitachi projection TV, Model #50UX11K, made in 1993. For the last six months, the ... A: this part is very diffcult to repair. the caps are mico. (tiny) hard to solder. unless your solder ...
My Television	12/6/2005
Q: I have a magnavox 2002 smart series model#MS3250 C321. Last month it just turnes it's self off. We ... A: this is not a great model and we have lots of problems with it. sounds like the power supply might ...
94 Magnavox Projection TV flipping or rolling picture. Help!	12/5/2005
Q: I have a Magnavox Projection TV, 60+ inches from Feb 1994, Model PR3061-A106. We have never had the ... A: i would not repair it. parts will be very had to get and cost. sounds like either the power module ...
No pix no sound	12/3/2005
Q: Tell me the voltages Im supposed to have?Are these switching power supplies?I check the main power ... A: this why i wanted the pictures. i have access to all hitachi manuals online. zenith does not give ...
No pix no sound	12/2/2005
Q: I have a Zenith projection tv model R57W46, Made 2004. Turn the set on You hear the sound ... A: some of the newer model zenith tv's are made by hitachi. if you can take a picture of the inside of ...
this may stump you. RCA 32 problems	12/1/2005
Q: My 32 in RCA model # 32v432tyx1 made this year. TV all by itself starts autosearching random times ... A: we have had a lot of problems with the buttons going bad on rca tv's. when they do it will cause ...
Toshiba 50H81 RPTV	11/29/2005
Q: I saw your name on TV-Forums on a similar problem and wanted to get your advise/instruction. I have ... A: in most cases it is the STK'S. the reason it went bad in 90 days is because the repairman did not ...
C50-FD5000 hitachi 50' projection	11/26/2005
Q: Alan my name is lucas and i have a problem with my tv. we were moving to decorate for christmas ... A: sounds like the power supply in the tv is bad. try unplugging it for 5 mins and see if that will ...
model #19prc10121/na /serial #41471770	11/24/2005
Q: Allan Hi I have a 19" magnovox, it does'nt respond to any of the codes i have used. i don't have ... A: i think you might be in a demo mode. try these steps using the buttons on the tv. Try one of these ...
Zenith Projection TV	11/23/2005
Q: Zenith 52" Model# PVR5263RK 1995 I was given by a friend that was moving and could not take it. The ... A: you are right. you do need to adjust the convergence. the source button is a button on the ...
RCA 32" TV - Video pushes in and out.	11/23/2005
Q: Model: RCA 32" TV 2004 (I believe it is a RCA F32715 32" TV). Repairs: I'm planning to have it ... A: there is a few different circuits that will cause this. on the RCA techincal website it talkes ...
Toshiba 55PJ6DB 1997?	11/22/2005
Q: I have a problem with my Toshiba 55PJ6DB rear-project TV. Purchased back in 1997, it failed after 2 ... A: wow. this is getting deep. slow down. we need to remove the stks. i cannot go further till we do, ...
Red/Grn Shadowing on left hand side, LXI Big Screen	11/22/2005
Q: I purchased a refurbished LXI big screen nearly two years ago, 40-something inch. A few months ago, ... A: swing-doors i would say late 80's 89 may be. we cannot get parts for a tv this old. it is the ...
sanyo 27	11/21/2005
Q: MODEL NO DS25580. My set flickers when connected to antenna or cable and I can hear something ... A: this is odd and really hard to say. i would say it is the video circuit. either way this model is a ...
Almost screwed uposhiba 27AF44	11/20/2005
Q: I went and took a risk by getting instructions online to acess the service menu on my Toshiba 27AF44 ... A: 8 is the vertical linearity setting. no one can tell you have been into it. if you would like the ...
repair jensen tv	11/20/2005
Q: my daughter has 27"jensen model TS2750J TV bought this spring.while moving it she left cable on it ... A: well this requires experience. do not take that the wrong way. the outside piece is a ground. the ...
Mitsubishi CK35402 Horizontal hold	11/16/2005
Q: We have a Mitsubishi CK35402 big screen TV... bought NEW on 1/31/94 The picture is flipping up and ... A: this was very common on this model. the bad part here is a module. it is no longer made. there is a ...
Toshiba 50H81	11/16/2005
Q: I have a Toshiba RPTV, a 50H81. It does not work, just a flashing led in the front, the power ... A: OK the parts are (STK392-110) this connector can cause real problems. there is a better way to check ...
Fan noise	11/15/2005
Q: I just purchased a Panasonic 44 inch LCD TV/model PT-44lcx65 .It appears that the fan noise is ... A: we get a lot of complaints about the fans in the new LCD and DLP tv's. these fans run at high RPM'S ...
51 inch sony projection tv	11/10/2005
Q: -------------------------hi, again . my 51 inch sony is model# kp-51-ws500. i have heard that tubes ... A: yes this model had a problem with the tubes. i think sony extened the warranty on your model. you ...
RCA Home theater	11/9/2005
Q: My brother just threw out an RCA Home Theater, Model#P52812BL, Serial#9194510464. We took it ... A: you cannot get this board. but can just replace the switches on the board. PART NUMBER 207842. or ...
Magnavox TP3285CI TV shows grey screen	11/8/2005
Q: I need some more information on a question that another person had asked you in 2004. My year 2000 ... A: there are several power supplys in the tv one is the main power supply that turns on the tv and runs ...
Mitsubishi 40809	11/8/2005
Q: I believe the model is the Mitsu 40809. It is much too difficult to capture a moment of occasional ... A: it is either the tube or something is the main video output circuit. if it is the tube it is not ...
ProjectionTV No Power up???	11/6/2005
Q: Philips 43 inch Projection TV,Sept, 2001 Model 43P8341 ? -99 ..... received TV free from someone ... A: this model is know for its problems. this sounds like a bad power supply. hard to say without ...
------------------------- ...	11/5/2005
Q: I have a used Zenith L17W36 LCD TV, that worked Ok for a couple of weeks except for a problem that ... A: 3141VMNQ35A BOARD, MAIN (CHASSI) this part is most likley the problem it is 300.00 and labor is ...
I have a used Zenith L17W36...	11/5/2005
Q: I have a used Zenith L17W36 LCD TV, that worked Ok for a couple of weeks except for a problem that ... A: yes, this is one of two boards in the tv that will cause this. a repair will range 300-450. you can ...
no color	11/4/2005
Q: Zenith 25" model B25A10Z; manuf Feb 2000; Sams 4265. I am working on this tv myself. It has no ... A: do you have a manual in (pdf)?? i do not have one. i work on the big tv's. some test you can do ...
Sony rear projection troubleshooting	11/1/2005
Q: I have a 10+ year-old Sony rear-projection television set, model#KP. It has worked wonderfully ... A: this is the convergence circuit gone bad. it is very common on your model. a repair cost will range ...
Mitsubishi VS-6043	10/31/2005
Q: I hear a clicking noise and the picture does not come up. The set turns on, but nothing but a faint ... A: no boards for sale on this model. in the front bottom of the tv there is a control box.(behind the ...
Pioneer Pro 93 projection monitor receiver 1990	10/30/2005
Q: We had this tv given to us and there is a problem across the bottom of the screen where the word is ... A: you are in need of a repair. the convergence board is bad. a cost for this is 400.00 or so. i would ...
Sharp 13"	10/27/2005
Q: The TV that I need help with is over 13 years old, and probably not worth fixing. What it is doing ... A: time for a new tv. this is too old to repair. we cannot get parts for it anymore. sounds like the ...
is my sony worth keeping	10/21/2005
Q: my tv is a sony kv-32fs100 made in sept 2002 When i turn the tv on the picture does not come on ... A: this might be a power supply problem or a problem in the horizontal circuit. a cost of repair might ...
changing channels when powered on	10/20/2005
Q: RCA tv, with specifics following: Model #: P52937SG SVC #: P52937SGYX1 Serial #: C124C5(zero)ER ... A: this is easy to test. we can unplug the panel and just use the remote. so you will have to pull the ...
Toshiba TP48E60 Dead/Flashing light	10/16/2005
Q: My Toshiba TP48E60 (March 1996) powers on, but shows no picture. The power light flashes a little ... A: ok take a few pictures of the inside of the tv. the boards and e-mail them to me. attach all we have ...
projection tv repair	10/15/2005
Q: RCA model d52w17 chassis number ITC222. I put in a new deflection board now the tv works but i am ... A: this tv is a real pain in the butt. i have never seen a bigger tv that just falls a part as bad as ...
VS-5077 no picture, but good sound	10/15/2005
Q: Mitsubishi VS-5077 serial #001881 bought 1/20/97. No picture or on-screen menus, but TV sound is ... A: there are a few different circuits that cause this. vertical is the most common. we could not be ...
tv question	10/14/2005
Q: I don't have a direct question about my tv. However, I do have a general tv question. I own a ... A: this is true. it is better to leave it on if you are just going to use it again in a 30 min period. ...
Worth repairing Toshiba 43H71 ?	10/14/2005
Q: I have a Toshiba 43H71 TV (I think its a 2001 model). There is a double image - although actor's ... A: this is not a adjustment you need a repair for sure. 90% of the time it is a circuit called (stk's) ...
RCA Mod# P52730CK 4/1994	10/11/2005
Q: My problem is - I came home and turned on the TV, then all of a sudden it started to flicker ... A: you will need a repairman for this. i am worried about the age of the tv. this is old for this tv ...
Picture	10/9/2005
Q: I read a answer you gave to a individual who was having the same problem with his 3 year old ... A: well you getting parts for this will be hard. parts to plasma tv or not solde to the consumer in ...
Red convergence problem on Toshiba 50H81 RPTV	10/6/2005
Q: Allan, Thanks very much for your response. The tip on ptscorp.com is great. I saw that they sell ... A: you would send your board to pts. they would repair it and send it back. as far as the resistors ...
Red convergence problem on Toshiba 50H81 RPTV	10/5/2005
Q: Cleggsan sent me to you since you are an expert on convergent circuitry. I was hoping you could help ... A: sounds to me like you are on the right track. i would say a open resistor might be the problem here. ...
VS-5077 Mitsubishi made in 1995	10/4/2005
Q: I plugged this TV into a power conditioner and now the green light comes on but there is no picture, ... A: this sounds like a bad power supply in the tv. the way this happened is odd but a repair cost will ...
52" rca projection tv	10/2/2005
Q: 1997 P52820bl This tv has been played only a few months, then it was put in storage until now. It ... A: the coolant on this model can leak onto the board and cause this problem. but so can other things. i ...
Horizontal Hold - Toshiba Projection TE55T11	9/28/2005
Q: The Problem is that I've got horizontal bands scrolling horzontaly that distort the color, ... A: i understand the problem is horizontal roll. i need to see a few pictures of the inside of the back ...
Hitachi big screen repair	9/14/2005
Q: Wow you're fast! =) Yes I hooked my camcorder up to it with S-Video and I DO get color. Good quality ... A: OK. the part tah is bad is the comb filter module. it is no longer made. you can hook up a cablebox ...
Toshiba 20AF43	9/12/2005
Q: I have a Toshiba 20AF43 that is just over two years old, made and bought in 2003. It gets used on ... A: i would pull the back and check the fuse right by the ac input cord. if this is ok then i would say ...
rca p46731at projection tv chassis ptk169pga	9/12/2005
Q: had no pic or sound. Replaced high voltage block and got ticking sound. Found loose cap resoldered ... A: the 98 volts dc is way low and will make the convergence look out. do not adjust the convergence or ...
white line on tv screen	9/11/2005
Q: I have a 35" Mitsubishi television set that is about 10 years old. Lately, When I turn it on, a ... A: you are right. vertical circuit is the problem here. a cost of repair might run 300.00. in this case ...
Sony KV-32fv16 shuts down.	9/10/2005
Q: I'm working on a Sony KV-32FV16 TV manufactured in 2000. Water was dumped on the power supply board. ... A: this set has a soft start circuit and this circuit might be the problem. i would look for a black ...
Sony KV-27FV310 Question	9/10/2005
Q: I just inherited this sony KV-27FV310 television, and was very excited... until I turned it on and ... A: this might be just degaussing. it is hard to say but in most cases a adjustment will fix this. i am ...
Panasonic rear projection LCD TV	9/9/2005
Q: Model No. PT-50LC13-K Year? (It's two years old now) My brother came over and put an SD card in ... A: this sounds like a enternal problem. this error means the 3.3 volt line of the main circuit board is ...
Screen Stretching on Sony Rear Projection	9/9/2005
Q: I have a question about a Sony Color Rear Video Projector TV. Model number KPR-46EX25. Manufactured ... A: these problems are not related. the first problem is the vertical output circuit going bad. this you ...
Phillips 32" TV - Picture Barely There	9/5/2005
Q: Phillips 32" Model 32PT740H37A, Year 2003. Yesterday everything was great, we watched a movie last ... A: this does not sound good. your tube might have shorted. i would have it checked to be sure. if it is ...
Opinion/Advice	9/3/2005
Q: Allan, I'm in the process of replacing my 43" TV with a 55" or 60" TV. I heard that plasma TV's ... A: well you are right about plasma. i would not buy one either. lcd and dlp work on some of the same ...
No Picture on KV-32S40	9/1/2005
Q: Sir, Being a poor college student, I recently obtained (actually pulled out of a dumpster) a 32" ... A: i would not know the board letter. they are different in every model. it is the vertical output ic. ...
Killed my TV!	8/31/2005
Q: I have a Panasonic ( mfg December 1995 ) model CT-31G30T, 32 inch television. I had the TV on ... A: there should be a fuse right where the power cord comes in to the tv. i think you will find it to be ...
Tube TV question	8/30/2005
Q: We have a Toshiba 36" Cinema Series (CRT) from ~1994. When we turn it on, we get excessive blue ... A: this is either a bad tube or a video problem. either way it is time to replace the tv. if it is the ...
Vertical Lines Appear randomly on JVC 48	8/30/2005
Q: I have a JVC 48" HDTV (AV-48WP74) purchased last March. Recently I have been experiencing white ... A: this is going to be hard to find. this could be in several different circuits. having a repairman ...
Picture Darkening	8/27/2005
Q: Model # 9p5511-c101 Year February 2000 Phillips Projection TV The picture has gotten darker and ... A: this is common on your model. this set has three projector tubes in it. on the front of each tube ...
No power to color tv	8/27/2005
Q: Philips Magnovox TS3258C1 1998; Philips Technical Service Data Manual 7570. I am planning to fix ... A: any dc meter will work find. just make sure you use the right ground.(hot or cold) the tv has both.i ...
TV Picture	8/26/2005
Q: Followup To Question - I have an RCA 60" Rear projection TV. Yesterday morning a lot of red ... A: this model is going to cost a lot to repair. the convergence circuit in this set is complex. a ...
TV JUST TURNED OFF	8/25/2005
Q: I HAVE A HITACHI 60SX11K TV, TURNED IT ON IT STAYED ON FOR ABOUT 20 MIN AND JUST LIKE IT TURNED OFF, ... A: i would say the main power supply needs repaired in the tv. this is common. the problem is th etv's ...
32" RCA TV won't turn on	8/24/2005
Q: Allen, my 32" RCA PIP TV model# F32676SB made in 1998 won't turn on. I press the button and it trys ... A: it is very common on this model for the flyback transformer to go bad.i see you have a meter. we ...
hitachi 36 ultravision tube tv sound but no picture	8/24/2005
Q: ------------------------- Allan, The model number is 36UX01S Also about how much would that ... A: this is the main vertical output circuit. a repair cost will range around 250.00 or so to repair it. ...
Sony 32" TV - is it worth repairing?	8/24/2005
Q: Question- I'm having a problem with my Sony 32” KV-32S45 (it's 7 years old). The TV will not ... A: this is a bad tuner in the tv.the part cost around 90.00 and labor might run 100. so around 200.00 ...
RCA loud noise when off or on. No picture	8/23/2005
Q: I have a RCA model # F32668 entertainment series PIP manufactured in October 2000. I came home ... A: this is very common. your horizontal output and your flyback transformer are bad. a repair cost will ...
Plasma vs. LCD	8/23/2005
Q: I am on the east coast looking for a flatscreen, 42" or so. Not sure what's better. PLasma, LCD, ... A: i would go with the lcd. hitachi and sony are two of the best. but if you can get a plasma cheap and ...
Plasma vs. LCD	8/23/2005
Q: I want to buy a big screen, flat TV. A friend can get me a new 42" brand name flat plasma for $1700. ... A: we have a lot of problems with both.it is because they are new technology. the plasma we have more ...
Thin Horizontal Line on Toshiba	8/22/2005
Q: My Toshiba (CF30D50) about 9 yrs. old has suddenly lost the picture. All it displays is a very thin ... A: this is the vertical circuit gone bad. a repair cost will range around 200.00. i would not invest ...
TV Picture	8/22/2005
Q: I have an RCA 60" Rear projection TV. Yesterday morning a lot of red started appearing on the ... A: if this just started then i think it will be a video problem or a tube getting weak. given the age i ...
TV Convergence problem	8/21/2005
Q: Mitsubishi Model HD1080 Projection TV. We are getting red lines in the picture. Have adjusted the ... A: this is the convergence circuit in the tv going bad. it is common.it will get worse over time. you ...
tv picture problems	8/21/2005
Q: I have a Panasonic 27 inch manufactured in 5/99, and model #CT-27G4A. I have been having problems ... A: this might be the vertical circuit going bad.it is common on this model. a cost of repair might run ...
Is my Sony dead or just injured?	8/18/2005
Q: My main reason for this email is to figure out if it's worth it to have a repairman come here and ... A: in most cases this model will blow a few parts in the power supply. a cost of repair will range ...
Phillips/Magnavox popping noise	8/17/2005
Q: I have a Phillips Magnavox TV Model# TP2781-C101 and although it was made in Oct. '98 and bought ... A: well this model was not a great model. sounds like the main flyback transformer is bad. i would sell ...
Toshiba TV with intermittent purple tint	8/16/2005
Q: I have a Toshiba CD35D90 Cinema Series tv aprox 10 yrs old which lately has had an intermittent ... A: this could be in a few different places in the tv. a good serviceman would know where to start. but ...
T.V. noise?	8/16/2005
Q: I have a 43 inch sony rear projection tv. I've had it for about 5 years anyway, everynow and then it ... A: this is a high voltage snap or arc. it could be the main flyback transformer or one the the tube ...
Toshiba projection	8/15/2005
Q: I have a Toshiba projection t.v.(Oct 2000,55h70). I turned the set on this morning, the color went ... A: this is very common. your convergence circuit went bad and when it did it also took a few parts out ...
RCA projection TV intermittent sound	8/15/2005
Q: Model #P46150WK manufactured Sep 1990,,RCA Colortrak 2000. Just got this used for $25 and the ... A: the ant (A) will not affect the audio. there should be a speaker on/off switch on the back of the ...
Philips 60	8/13/2005
Q: I just bought this TV in need of repair. The sound is ok but their is no picture. The original owner ... A: i would like you to take a few pictures of the pc boards in the tv and send them to me. this way i ...
turned on by itself	8/13/2005
Q: I have Samsung Color TV, 19 in. Model no. CT-5012VC. 60Hz, 90 Watts, ser. # 0500500341. I cannot ... A: may be it is lonely :) just joking. a few different thing could cause this. if it does it often then ...
pioneer projection - sd-p50a5k - 1997	8/11/2005
Q: I was on another help site and apparently this is a common question. My t.v continues to blow ... A: it depends on the fuse it is blowing? this tv has more than one. but the most common problem on ...
no power/pic distorted	8/11/2005
Q: I have a couple of questions. 1- I have a 95 magnavox model # 25TR12 When you first turn power on ... A: both of these sould like they are having power supply problems. the first tv is going bad and will ...
Hitachi Rear Projection TV shuts down after a few seconds	8/11/2005
Q: I have a 12 year old 46" Hitachi Rear Projection TV, model CU4601K which has worked fine till few ... A: well you need to look on the back for the date the tv was made. you should find it was made in ...
Panasonic projection tv lines	8/9/2005
Q: Allen, My name is David and i have a Panasonic PT-53TW54 projection tv. The tv was made in 2004. ... A: this set will have componet inputs in the back (red blue green) if your dvd is progressive scan then ...
RCA P52770EB	8/5/2005
Q: and it started comeing on by it self in the early mornings , then shut off completely, went to the ... A: without testing i can not be sure. i think your power supply is bad. a cost of repair will range ...
New HD projection screen issue.	8/5/2005
Q: Mr. Wainwright, I purchased an Akai PT5299HD this week and besides poor quality w/ SD in 4:3 a ... A: this is a problem i hear a lot all the time. the problem is the converting. i am attaching a web ...
Plasma TVS	8/3/2005
Q: Do you know if there is any truth to that? Thanks in advance. A: There are a lot of opinions for this. i will tell you that the makers say 60,000 hours. this is far ...
Sony 27" TV problem	8/2/2005
Q: Allan: The facts: Sony KV27FV17 (~2001) Turn on: audio for a few seconds. No picture. Audio ... A: this tuner in this model has colck and data lines in it. these lins talk with other chips in the tv. ...
Television Troubleshooting	7/31/2005
Q: Mr. Wainwright, I have a 27 inch Sylvania SST4272 from 2002. I've never experienced any problems ... A: this sounds like the transformer has gone bad. to replace it will take soldering. the part is around ...
RCA 46" no start & chirping	7/23/2005
Q: I have a 2002 RCA P46924, chassis PTK195M26A. It's been working great but then started popping off ... A: if the chirp stays the whole time the tv is pluged in?? then yes the HOT and the flyback are your ...
Hitachi Projection TV	7/16/2005
Q: Yes I do Have menus and status and volume.I do not have a scope. I can't find any loose connections ... A: do you have a progressive scan dvd? if so this will put out a high def signal. i would like to try ...
Toshiba Projection Television	7/16/2005
Q: I have a Toshiba Projection Television, model # TZ50V61. Last April it would just turn itself off ... A: there is a sweep board in the tv. but it is not sold as a board. it is repair only. i am not sure if ...
clicking noise with black line	7/15/2005
Q: I have a 32 inch Rca (model number F32650) manufactured in May 2001. When i turn it on in the ... A: we see a lot of problems with this model tv. i would invest into a new tv at this point. this ...
RCA Projector TV won't turn on?	7/5/2005
Q: My Projector TV is an RCA P52920BL Manufactured Oct 1998. It would not turn on by remote or front ... A: this is not the flyback. this sounds like a bad button assembly. when it goes bad it shorts out the ...
Mitsubishi TV Repair	6/30/2005
Q: Allan I have a 13 year old 35 inch Misubishi TV that was working Ok, until I went on Vacation for ... A: well i do think you have a bad cap or two and most likely a few other parts. it is common on this ...
Regulator number	6/30/2005
Q: Do you have or know where I can find the regulator (Horizontal output circuit) part number for an ... A: the regulator and the horizontal output are two different parts. the regulator (Q14101) by the board ...
Zenith Console TV Model SC2787P-Low/No Sound	6/30/2005
Q: I have a Zenith console TV, Model SC2787P made in 1986/87. I have not had one minute's trouble with ... A: first be sure it is not your cable box if you have one. i do not think it is becasue the tv shuts ...
Mitsubishi Projection TV	6/28/2005
Q: I have a 50inch Mitsubishi projection TV, made in 1995 - model VS-5051. I went to turn it on and ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that will cause this. the most common is the power supply. a ...
HDTV	6/22/2005
Q: Not really a repair question. I have a TV about 12 years old. It is time for a replacement. My ... A: you are right it is a hard market right now. hdtv is going to replace the way we now see tv in a few ...
RCA F32668	6/20/2005
Q: I have a RCA F32668 made Oct. 2000 The other night I turned it off and then about 1/2 hour I turned ... A: well this might be a bad transformer. it is common on this model. a cost will range around 160-200. ...
about our brand new TV...lol	6/20/2005
Q: We used you guys last time and you were awesome, so I'm hoping you can help us out again. We just ... A: sanyo tv tend to be real cheap and not very good pictures. we do not even work on them because every ...
RCA 60" TV Problems	6/19/2005
Q: RCA 60" Model #P60921/March 2000 After the TV is on for a few hours the remote or the power switch ... A: this could be one or two different things in the tv. the button pad on the tv will do this. if the ...
What's wrong with my tv?	6/18/2005
Q: I have a Thomson 52JW640S tv set which is approximately three years old. For the past month the tv ... A: we have had a lot of problems with this model. it is very hard to say what is causing this problem ...
MITSUBISHI 1080HD PROJECTION TV	6/16/2005
Q: MITSUBISHI MODEL WS-65809 MADE 2001 YEAR, I TURN POWER ON BUTTON GREEN LIGHT COMES ON FOR A FEW ... A: the most common problem on this model is the power supply gone bad. a lot of times it is damaged ...
1997 Sony Trinitron 27"	6/15/2005
Q: I didn't get the model no, but I'm gonna take a chance and ask any way. It has picture for about a ... A: yes this sounds like the picture tube is going bad. sometimes you can have the screen control in the ...
53	6/13/2005
Q: I have been told that it is the Transformer that has blown. In all four cases the TV was working ... A: this is not your transformer. whoever is doing your repairs should know this after the tv blows the ...
1996 RCA BIG SCREEN MODEL P52754AT	6/13/2005
Q: IT WAS WORKING GREAT NO PROBLEM WHATSOEVER WITH PICTURE, ETC,.(ANYTHING) I TURNED IT OFF AND WHEN I ... A: there are a few different problems in the tv that will cause this. the most common on your model is ...
Mitsubishi VS-5603 Projection TV	6/12/2005
Q: Allen, I bought the subject TV new in Feb. 1999 and now I have the first failure in operations. ... A: i think you mean vs-50603 for a model number right? if so this problem is odd for this model. i have ...
Projection TV	6/9/2005
Q: I have a 9 year old Mitsubishi (Model VS-6043) rear projection TV. I was watching the TV when it ... A: this sounds like the power supply has gone bad in the tv.a repair cost will range around 400.00. it ...
RCA Big Screen Troubleshooting/Repair	6/9/2005
Q: Allan: I have a 54" RCA Projection TV. Model: P46813BL Serial: 848641394 Chassis: PTK195AA Date: ... A: OK we have a different problem. there is a small board hanging up on the right. it has two plugs to ...
RCA Big Screen Troubleshooting/Repair	6/8/2005
Q: Allan: I have a 54" RCA Projection TV. Model: P46813BL Serial: 848641394 Chassis: PTK195AA Date: ... A: it is not the distribution box it is the flyback transformer t14401 part number 239111. this will ...
Panasonic tv	6/8/2005
Q: Allan, We have a 27" Panasonic tv that was purchased in 1999 and is having some problems. We are ... A: this is the vertica circuit going bad in the tv. a cost will range around 100.00. it is a good model ...
T.V shut on off right away	6/6/2005
Q: I fell asleep on couch one night woke up picture was black there was sound, i turned off and turned ... A: ok first off the burnt area is high voltage dust and is on all tv's. the part you see with the wires ...
power problems with 45	6/6/2005
Q: Followup To Question - hi allan. the model is vs-4517s. year manufactured is 1992. i press the ... A: ok these are 2sd1556 they will not both be bad. they are hooked together in the circuit. so if one ...
Projection lost color	6/2/2005
Q: Sony KP-53XBR45 Aug '96 Tv was rolled to clean behind area and when turn back on all operates OK ... A: lets try someting easy. it is called a reset. you must have the remote that came with the tv. turn ...
Black & White Picture	6/1/2005
Q: Toshiba 43H60 , rear projection tv. I lost colour and I'm watching in B&W. I plan to do the repair ... A: ok in order to troubleshoot this we need to run some diffferent inputs in the back. we need ...
partial remote and turns on by itself	5/30/2005
Q: Allan I have a three year old Sony 27 that has turned itself on regularly but now my remote has ... A: no thisis not the IR sensor.the first thing i would check are the buttons in the tv. if one or more ...
27" Magnovox tv	5/28/2005
Q: I just bought a 27" magnovox television (model is RJ5540) for $8. When I got it home I hooked it up ... A: look in the menu under setup or tuning. you need to change the tuning mode form AIR to CABLE. if you ...
Projection TV Question	5/28/2005
Q: I have a GE 46GW947 projection TV I bought about 4 yrs ago. We started having problems with the ... A: this could be a few different things in the tv doing this. you really need a repairman. GE makes ...
Mitsubishi horizonal hold	5/28/2005
Q: I have a 1991 mitsubishi 36" tv model cs-3515R that I was just given. The horizontal hold is not ... A: this is the vertical circuit going bad. it is very common. over time it will get worse. there is not ...
Cable HDTV	5/26/2005
Q: I have a Hitachi 50" LCD HDTV and have high def cable. We have been having a problem with ... A: this is a e-mail i got from hitachi. oscar romero is the tech talking to a customer with the same ...
Projection TV Troubleshooting	5/24/2005
Q: Manufactured Oct. 1997. Suddenly lost all video returning 1 second every 18 seconds. Video is good ... A: this could be a few different things in the tv. can you test voltages for me>? if not a repair on ...
TV screen has a center line about 2" tall	5/22/2005
Q: I have a Mitsubishi TV, 11 years old, CS-35203 series. It's been working fine. Yesterday, suddenly ... A: this is the vertical circuit gone bad. it is very common on your model. you will need a repair for ...
Mitsubishi CK3531R TV Receiver	5/22/2005
Q: I have a Mitsubishi TV Receiver Model# CK3531R dated January 1991 that I am considering having ... A: yes. i think it is time for a new tv. the part needed here is a video module. it is no longer made. ...
SONY KP-65XBR10W	5/21/2005
Q: Do you know how to fix Sony projection TV, model KP-65XBR10W. I was trying to turn it on a few days ... A: 6 times means over voltage protect. your tv is not turning on because it detects a problem in the ...
HITACHI DOUBLE PICTURE	5/17/2005
Q: MR WAINWRIGHT I HAVE A 2001 HITACHI HDTV ULTRAVISION 53" WIDESCREEN. IT HAS DEVELOPED A DOUBLE ... A: this is your convergence circuit going bad. it is a very common circuit to fail. you will need a ...
Sony Problem	5/16/2005
Q: I have a Sony rear projection tv, model KP53S70, manufactured in 2000. I am hooked to Cox cable tv. ... A: this sounds like a bad tuner in the tv. one way to test it is if your cable box has a video output ...
toshiba blinking power light	5/14/2005
Q: I have a 3 year old Toshiba 50H81 projection tv. It is part of a home theater system. It has always ... A: this is going to be a problem in the tv. you will need a repair man for this. there are three common ...
Toshiba 53H71 Convergence & Shutdown	5/13/2005
Q: Toshiba 53H71 (manu. 2001), purchased 3/14/2002, convergence problem and red light is blinking (no ... A: you are right the stk's are what is causing the set not to come on. the first repair was not done ...
Pioneer SDP50A5 1997	5/11/2005
Q: Followup To Question - Hi Allan, fuse, circuit breaker, something like that, but of course it ... A: i still bet it is in th econvergence module do you have a digital camera? here is two tv repair ...
Pioneer SDP50A5 1997	5/10/2005
Q: fuse, circuit breaker, something like that, but of course it didn't work or fix it for long. I ... A: overheating problem can be a real pain there are several boards in the tv that could cause this. the ...
JVC on/timer light	5/10/2005
Q: AV-27d304 2004 The tv is off and the on/timer light is blinking. When I unplug the light goes off, ... A: this sounds like the power supply has gone bad in the tv.i have seen it on this model. you will need ...
Pioneer SDP50A5 1997	5/9/2005
Q: IT OVERHEATS AND SHUTS DOWN. I KNOW ITS AN OVERHEATING PROBLEM BECAUSE IF WE REMOVE THE BACK ... A: can you tell me what was done before?? the reason i ask is because if you have had the convergence ...
toshiba rear projection tv	5/8/2005
Q: please help if possible i have a 48" toshiba rear projection tv 48PJ6DB 1997 model year i think. ... A: this sounds like the convergence circuit was going bad then went out al the way. when this happens ...
Samsung 52" projection tv won't start or stop	5/8/2005
Q: We have recently gone from Tivo to Comcast DVR. After installation (2 days) the Tv (Samsung ... A: there are several thing in the tv that can cause this. this model is know for a power supply to go ...
'92 Hitachi Projection TV	5/7/2005
Q: My TV is a 1992 Hitachi Model #6UX10BA. This morning, I turned the TV on and began watching it, and ... A: OK :) this sounds like the power supply in the tv went bad. this you cannot repair yourself unless ...
Sony TV - Video input mode changes by itself (KV-24fs100)	5/7/2005
Q: I have a sony KV-24fs100 which i've had for 3 years. Just recently, the tv video input mode started ... A: there are a few things i have seen cause this. the most common is a bad connection on one of the ...
Picture missing/distorted at top of JVC 27" screen	5/3/2005
Q: First, I'm sorry that I don't have the year and model number for this TV. The label with that ... A: this is very common. it is your vertical output going bad and a few caps. if you have a digital ...
Toshiba CX32F60	4/19/2005
Q: --It stays on all the time alsoThis TV is about 8 years old. The TV will not turn off. When we ... A: this is odd. it sounds like the micropressor in the tv might be bad. this is the main unit that ...
Sony TV loses video	4/17/2005
Q: My Sony TV kv27s36 made Feb.98 has been losing video for about a half-second every few seconds or ... A: this is very common on this model. your picture tube is going bad. a cost of repair will run more ...
Toshiba 50h81 wavy until warm up	4/13/2005
Q: Followup To Question - I have a Toshiba 50h81 which was made in 2002. A few months ago i noticed ... A: just so you know that (s) is missing off your return address on your e-mail. the part number is ...
Image split on Mitsubishi big screen	4/13/2005
Q: Allan, I have a 45" 1999 Mitsubishi big screen Model # VS-45605. I turned it on this morning and ... A: this is a odd problem. i worked on this model today with a problem almost like this. the problem is ...
No Picture	4/12/2005
Q: JVC Mod. AV-32020, built 3/99. We had a small thunderstorm last night. This morning when I tried to ... A: if you hear a click then the only fuse in the tv is good. this model is famous for blowing out the ...
Toshiba 50h81 wavy until warm up	4/12/2005
Q: I have a Toshiba 50h81 which was made in 2002. A few months ago i noticed the top of the screen had ... A: i did get your e-mail. when i reply to it i get it back with this error. he following addresses had ...
Cracked Plasma TV	4/11/2005
Q: I am interested in bidding on a Zenith P42W22B 42" plasma flat panel EDTV (year unknown) that is ... A: this is not fixable. the part alone will run 3000k-5000k the labor would be 900. then we would have ...
Panasonic Plasma T.V. only shows half screen.	4/6/2005
Q: Model:TH-37PD25UP Panasonic 37 inch plasma Year Manufactured:2004 I bought this tv from a friend ... A: sorry i did not read it all. i though this was a projection. i wanted to see this because it is not ...
RCA projection TV intermittent on/off then died.	4/5/2005
Q: hey allan, firstly, thanks for responding to my earlier question. i received the parts yesterday and ... A: i am sorry but i do not remember who you are? i do tech support for a living. so on a current day i ...
Mitsubishi TV	4/4/2005
Q: I have a 35 inch Mitsubishi TV purchased about 15 years ago, (at work don't know the model #). I ... A: there is two thing that might cause this in the tv. a bad power supply or a bad vertical circuit. ...
convergence	3/31/2005
Q: On my 1990 46" Projection Sears LXI (sanyo/hitachi)Model#626.54462950 I have taken apart & cleaned ... A: ok do not adjust the wing nut. this is for focus. you need static convergence. this is a manual ...
Mitsubishi Projection TV Model VS-50609	3/27/2005
Q: 2001 TV, The picture is fine, then suddenly the entire screen turns blue, and sound is lost. If I ... A: this is really odd. i can tell you it is not the screen. there is not electronics in the top of the ...
flashing screen on dlp tv	3/26/2005
Q: samsung hln5065w dlp tv purchased new 12/03 the screen flashes brightly at random intervals. ... A: this could be several different boards in the tv. the digital board the a/v board the dmd board. ...
Philips Magnavox 7P6051C 101startup problem	3/26/2005
Q: Model 7P6051C 101 Chassis PTV780-AH01 Date Code 3917K211B MFG. Nov, 97. I have audio, but no video. ... A: this part number is just for one part on the board. he is right this board as a whole unit you ...
My TV has turned into a strobe light!!!	3/24/2005
Q: The television is a Sony Trinitron Color TV made in 1990, # KV-27EXR10 or KV-27EXR15. Our tele has ... A: i am sorry to say this is your picture tube going bad. it is time for a new tv. 15 years is good for ...
cable wireless	3/24/2005
Q: Is there such a thing as a cable tv wireless router? I get cable tv in my living room, but due to ... A: this is right on the edge of being made. but not here yet. i will send a web site that talks about ...
plasma problem	3/24/2005
Q: first off I really appreciate any help you can offer me. I just got this plasm screen from a guy and ... A: this looks like a buffer module is bad. or it could be a x or y board driving a buffer module. some ...
Mitsubishi VS-60607 Picture roll	3/23/2005
Q: Followup To Question - VS-60607 Built in year 2000, Mitsubishi 60" Projection T.V. On cold starts ... A: I HAVE SEEN THIS. i think you have a bad cpaictor on the signal board. it pulls down a 3 volt line. ...
CT-36XF36CA panasonic	3/22/2005
Q: ) i am having a problem with my tv . made in 1999 the tv has been fine up until today. I get home ... A: this is degaussing. i will send two web sites at the bottom that explain this. if after you get it ...
Mitsubishi 50" power problem	3/21/2005
Q: I have a Mitsubishi projection TV model# VS-5051 manufactured in March of 1995. We first noticed we ... A: well this does sound like a bad power supply. can you test dc voltages and ohms in the tv for me? if ...
Hitachi TV Will Not Turn On	3/21/2005
Q: Followup To Question - I'm planning on doing the repair myself. I have a 27 inch Hitachi TV Model ... A: sounds like you are in the right area. it will be labeled q702 on the board. this reading will be ...
cable output on back of tv broke off	3/21/2005
Q: sanyo-DS25320 Mfg in 2002 I took the back casing off and looked to see if the cable output knob can ... A: well this has to be soldered on. you should be able to get this done for around 60-80. i would call ...
Green Patches on TV Screen	3/20/2005
Q: I have recently purchased a brand new SONY TV 25 inch (Model: KV-AR252M81. Since the size & weight ... A: you might just need to degauss the tv. the tv has a internel degaussing coil, but sometimes the set ...
Phillips Magnavox 60" Projection TV	3/18/2005
Q: I have a Phillips Magnavox 60" Projection TV, Model Number 9P6031-C103. The picture and sound are ... A: ok this is very common. your bigscreen has three projector's in it. like picture tubes. red blue ...
RCA projection TV intermittent on/off then died.	3/18/2005
Q: Hey Allan, i've had a 52" RCA projection TV, model P52820BL (1997) for 7 years. Lately, a few weeks ... A: this is very common on your model. you flyback transformer is bad and your horizontal output. it ...
Mitsubishi 37" partial frame collapse	3/15/2005
Q: I have a Mitsubishi 37" tv, model# ct-37c2stx approx 13 years old. The tv has been working fine ... A: this must be a overseas model>? i do not list it. anyway this is common. the vertical output ...
My sony is broke	3/13/2005
Q: here's my problem. I have a sony KV-35V65 that was made in Jan of 1999, and I purchased it in Feb ... A: there are a few things that will cause this. one of them is the picture tube going bad the other is ...
11 yr old Rca dead-	3/13/2005
Q: RCA P52730CK - PTK 169 PCB cahssis. Purchased new 11/94 - dead. Service man took chassis to his ... A: i think you are right. i would go for the new tv. this tv is ten years old and time to be set a ...
Pioneer SD-P62A5-K no longer powers up!	3/13/2005
Q: Would you know what the part number is for this board? Also does this sound like the deflection ... A: for you model it list two different boards. i would call pioneer. they will sell it to you. the cost ...
Panasonic rear projection won't stay on	3/12/2005
Q: I have recently had serviced a Panasonic rear projection TV Model # PT-51S20R manufactured in June ... A: a problem like this can be a real pain to find. i have been to many homes that the client said it ...
RCA Projection TV Tube leakage	3/12/2005
Q: RCA MM52110 purchased 2001 Oil is leaking out of the light tube assemblies. The blue tube has ... A: this is very common on projection tv's. you cannot stop it. rca's do it a little more. hitachi's ...
27" Panasonic stereo TV - Dead?	3/9/2005
Q: Allan, While I consider replacing my '95 CT-27G20T, I really want to try to revive it 1st because ... A: i am sorry to say this sounds like a bad power supply in the tv. a repair cost would be 100.00 or ...
sony kv-32ts36	3/8/2005
Q: QID=3914501. After looking a little closer at the set and using the internal tech menus i believe ... A: i cannot go back and read the old question. but if you are talking about the sides curved in then it ...
SONY Trinitron TV KV-32WS2U (2001)	3/7/2005
Q: Followup To Question - Any info/help on what might be at fault and whether repairable or not would ... A: the micro short for (microcopressor). it is the brain of the whole tv. there are parts hooked to the ...
KV-27TS30 Sony trinitron	3/7/2005
Q: Television is approx 14 years old. Purchased in 1991. The screen is turning different shades of ... A: this sounds like the set needs degaussing. i am sending two web site that will explain this in ...
No Green Color	3/6/2005
Q: Model: Zenith SY2751Y; 1997; Problem: Looks like I am missing the green color. Have lot of pink. ... A: this is common on this model.it is 90% chance it is a weak picture tube. i would check the dc ...
Mitsubishi VS4506R 1992	3/4/2005
Q: I inherited a 1992 Mitsubishi VS4506R last year. I lost power while watching it earlier this week. ... A: i agree with what you are feeling. it is too old. if a person calls into my office with a tv that is ...
Contrast Settings Info	3/3/2005
Q: I have a Hitachi Ultravision 61UDX10B TV. Purchased June 2002. I have had the TV in the "Sports" ... A: this is true. but over a long period of time. i to also have a hitachi 65in and also have the ...
Magnavox projection color problem	3/2/2005
Q: ser.#6S4620 W102 chassis PTV730-AH10 Aug.1996 Allan, recently the picture is getting very dark, ... A: this is very common as the set gets older. this set has three projection guns in it. red blue green. ...
rca 56in.projection tv. won't turn on	3/1/2005
Q: i have a rca projection tv model p56720lv made in 1996 turned it off one night now it won't turn ... A: well i need some ohm readings and dc voltages checked. can you do this? also do you have a digital ...
rca ctc-195d	3/1/2005
Q: no power,sometimes works,missing 4.9 volts on connector pj 19503 on convergence board win this ... A: ok this can be a real pain to troubleshoot. i have a flow chart or two this might help but it is ...
PHILLIPS PROJECTION TV	2/28/2005
Q: HEY! I HAVE A 50 IN PHILLIPS PROJECTION TV MODEL #50P8341 SERIAL # 67813384. THE VOLUME SEEMS TO ... A: first off make sure it is not the cable box if you have one. i have seen this on this model ...
Mitsubishi VS-6043 sound no picture	2/28/2005
Q: I have a Mitsubishi VS-6043 1997 projection TV set. That has sound but no picture. My TV repair man ... A: this model was famous for this. ask him if he soldered the loose joints on the yokes. these are on ...
Toshiba Model 50H81 won't turn on	2/27/2005
Q: My big screen Toshiba Model 50H81, purchased in fall of 2001, is getting power but will not turn on. ... A: there are several circuits that will cause this. the most is the convergence circuit. when this ...
RCA Projection TV	2/27/2005
Q: The model # is P52754 on the invoice I have. It is Approx 7 years old. I can not read the numbers on ... A: this sounds like the main power supply might be going bad. if so a repair cost on this model can run ...
projection tv	2/27/2005
Q: I own a Mitsubishi VS-5041 and after being on(varies from minutes to hours) there is a loud pop. I ... A: sounds like one of your high voltage wires are leaking. this can be a real pain to find. BE ...
TV with a mind of its own.	2/26/2005
Q: To start off I really appreciate your time with this. I'm a computer/printer tech and I'm having ... A: on the first tv... can you test dc volatges? we would need to do this to check the power supply. ...
Rca F36669 2001	2/26/2005
Q: Would like to replace the tuner. TV doesn't pick up local channels, works on dish, antenna is hooked ... A: some of these models had thetuner built into the main board. i do not think your is one of them. ...
I have a Sony KV-27S10 TV...	2/26/2005
Q: I have a Sony KV-27S10 TV and it suddenly turned on and will not come back on? Any ideas what's ... A: if it is not comming on at all. i would say the main power supply is bad. a repair cost will range ...
Vertical line on screen	2/24/2005
Q: Is the fault likely to remain static - that is to remain as it currently is- or will the character ... A: it will stay about the same. over time it might get a little wider. this buffer module is in charge ...
Vertical line on screen	2/23/2005
Q: Samsung Model SP4231 Plasma Display Mfg May 2004 The screen displays a vertical line full screen ... A: in most cases this will be a bad buffer module. this board is called other names but they all do the ...
27" JVC flatscreen, buzzing noise in background.	2/21/2005
Q: I have a JVC 27" flatscreen 3 months old and it makes a buzzing sound when light images and text or ... A: i would say the transformer might be the problem. the only other thing that would really cause it ...
RCA TV won't turn on	2/18/2005
Q: I have a 32" RCA TV - model F32705 - purchased in 1999 - this morning it just turned off while i was ... A: this is very common on this model. you have a bad transformer in hte tv that has blown out another ...
57''sony hd projection tv	2/17/2005
Q: model# KP-51hw40 /year- 2001 Im planning on fixing the problem what ever it is. We can watch tv for ... A: this is very common on your model tv. you have a red projection tube going bad. this problem will ...
Can't get DVD to work	2/17/2005
Q: I'm a soldier currently serving in Iraq. I work for the Commo Section of a battalion as the IT NCOIC ... A: WOW I AM HONORED. thank you for serving our country. i will do all i can to help you even if i have ...
Zenith projection TV - picture but no sound	2/16/2005
Q: I have recently inherited a Zenith rear projection television: Model PVR4663MK ... A: it is odd for this model to have a sound problem. this is most likley a problem in the audio amp ...
rca big screen	2/15/2005
Q: My RCA 52730CK tv, purch. 11/94 has chassis# PTK -169 PCB. About 2yrs ago I had capicators and a ... A: i agree when a tv gets around 10 years old it is better to invest into a newer tv. i would not buy a ...
Hitachi 51" won't stay on	2/15/2005
Q: I purchased a 51" Hitachi rear projection (51F500)in Nov. Everything was fine until about three ... A: this might have been a convergence problem. when this circuit starts going bad it will do this. when ...
RCA Projection TV Intermittent Power Up Problem	2/14/2005
Q: RCA Model P52835LV Mfgr: 1997 Chassis: PTK195BB Periodically, when the TV is turned "ON", there ... A: ok this set is known for weird problems. i have not seen many bad micros?? the reason this works is ...
Plasma Pixel Issue	2/13/2005
Q: "Hi :) I'm in need of some of your wisdom :) I have a Philips 42PF9966 42" Plasma TV. It has a line ... A: in most cases this will be a buffer module. a repair cost will range around 600.00 or so. in some ...
Panasonic on - off on its own	2/12/2005
Q: I have a 32" Panasoic tv model ct 32611u made in 2-97. This unit will shut itself off for 10 seconds ... A: there are many thing in the tv that could cause this. it will be very hard to troubleshoot. in these ...
RCA tv menu/remote problems	2/11/2005
Q: I have a RCA tv, model# G27303HP, purchased in 1996. The problem just started yesterday. Every ... A: this model was known for weird problems. there is a update that has to be done to it to fix the ...
TV and video games?	2/10/2005
Q: I have an RCA 52 inch TV, the kids always want to hook up thier playstation, Xbox etc to it and play ... A: what the problem will be is burn it. images that are on the screen and do not move can cause burn in ...
Mitsubishi 45" projection no power	2/8/2005
Q: My 1997 Mitsubishi 45" 1st problem started about 2 years ago, you turn the set on and you would have ... A: this is very common. your convergence circuit has gone bad. on a few different models of mitsubishi ...
mitsubushi 50 in video problem	2/6/2005
Q: VS-5043 purchased in 1996. Rare occasions (about 2 times a week) when we turn on the TV only the ... A: when the green gun goes bad your picture will be there the color will look bad. your porblem now is ...
RCA Tv	2/6/2005
Q: I have a RCA 27inch tv. Model# is F27227EM. It was manufactured in November 1991, the chasis# ... A: well this is either a bad picture tube. or a problem is the tv's boost circuit. either will cost ...
hitachi ultravision cloudy image	2/6/2005
Q: mister wainwright - i have the hitachi mod 50ux22b man. date july 1995 - set works great, good color ... A: i would need your zipp code to find you a repairman. the problem sounds like it is the convergence ...
lcd	2/4/2005
Q: what is the difference in LCD, DLP, Plasma and rear projection TV. which one is better than other in ... A: WOW . we could talk for a week about all this and still not get you all the info. you may call me if ...
Hitachi HDTV	2/3/2005
Q: We bought a Hitachi 53" TV, model #53UDX10B. It was manufactured in February 2002. We have 2 ... A: this is a common problem on this model. it is the convergence circuit. you will need a repair to fix ...
Proscan/RCA PS50670	2/2/2005
Q: I have a Proscan/RCA PS50670 50" projection tv made in 1999. My problem is that sometimes when I ... A: this is hard to say because it does not do it all the time.in most cases we would rebuild the power ...
Hitachi 36	2/1/2005
Q: Allan, I have a 36" Hitachi TV that's about 5 years old. It's been a great TV except that lately ... A: this could be a few things in the vertical circuit. i would resolder the main vertical output ...
Phillips 32" changing channels by itself	1/28/2005
Q: I have a 32" Phillips/Magnavox that was purchased in September 1999. Unsure of the model#. The ... A: something i have seen that is very common on the rca brand tv and might be your problem here. is the ...
Sony Trinitron Model No. KV-32HSR10 July 1990	1/27/2005
Q: We have the above model skipping the picture as if it's a hold button but none are available to mess ... A: this is common on this model as the picture tube gets older. the tube itself is going bad. sometimes ...
Blinking Power Button on TV	1/25/2005
Q: Yes it works until you turn it off again. Followup To Question - We have a 55" Toshiba model ... A: this sounds like a problem with the reset in the tv. this is not a reset circuit like you are ...
New Sony KV-27FS120 - Picture shifted upward	1/22/2005
Q: I have a brand new (1 week old) Sony KV-27FS120 27" FD Trinitron Wega TV, manufactued November 2004. ... A: sony is not what it use to be. but every product on the market has dropped in quality. everything is ...
KV32XBR250 Repair	1/21/2005
Q: I have a Sony KV32XBR250 TV that will not power on. The screen does not get static at all, it makes ... A: this sounds like a bad power supply. the fuse is ok you hear a click. this will take a repairman to ...
Is tv worth repairing	1/20/2005
Q: I have a Pioneer rear progection 50" TV SD-P5053-K that was manufactured in Aug.'91. Whats happening ... A: the coils you see leaking are capacitors. as a set gets older this happens. but this is not your ...
Toshiba TV/VCR Remote	1/19/2005
Q: We have a Toshiba MV19M2 purchased in 2002 (after reading you q/a I now know they are not reliable ... A: there is a few things that would cause the remote not to work. the sensor is the most common. it ...
Pioneer Elite Projecton TV	1/19/2005
Q: You said that this sounds like the blue projection tube, but it will be hard to tell, because it ... A: it should get worse overtime. it could take days or months. i have even seen them clear up. the ...
Pioneer Elite Projecton TV	1/18/2005
Q: I have a Pioneer Elite Projection TV Model PRO-610HD that was made in July 2000. Lately I have ... A: this sounds liek the blue projection tube? but it will be hard to tell, because it does not do it ...
Zenith 56 inch TV Projection	1/12/2005
Q: I have a Zenith Z56Z83R 56 inch projection made in 1997. I recently lost just the green (The tube ... A: i am thinking this is two different problems. one is the power supply module (this is what you ...
Rca Tv not working	1/12/2005
Q: I was given a 36"rca tv, console version from Dec. 1991. The model# is G35302HK. Before I got it ... A: tv's are good for around 10 years. then they start to have problems. it does have a fuse in it you ...
Pioneer SD-P5185 convergence problem	1/10/2005
Q: Model #SD-P5185 Pioneer 51" rear screen projection television manufactured in 1997 I need ... A: this is a very common problem. it is not the red crt. it is the convergence circuit in the tv going ...
61" Magnavox bigscreen NO PICTURE	1/9/2005
Q: I bought a 61" magnavox (1994 year i think) bigscreen and it has sound, but no picture. You dont ... A: this sounds like the main power module in the tv has gone bad. this is something you would need a ...
RL8530 AK02 Dead Magnavox 46 in	1/5/2005
Q: When the set is plugged in there is no lights or any sound I took to a repair shop and they told me ... A: this was common on this model tv. the power board will cause the set to do nothing. i agree it is ...
Panasonic HDTV Projection TV 56"	1/5/2005
Q: I have a Panasonic HDTV big screen TV, model #PT-53WX42 which I received as a Christmas gift in ... A: this is hard to say. tv's are known for having a problem and then correcting itself. letting your tv ...
Pioneer 630HD black level problem	1/5/2005
Q: I have a 2003 Pioneer Pro630HD. I am a new owner so I'm not entirely confident that I don't have ... A: there is a few things that can cause this. a picture tube not balancing right. sony has had big ...
Pioneer SD-P502-Q convergence	1/4/2005
Q: I have a Pioneer SD-P502-Q projection TV (manufactured June 1989) that recently developed a problem ... A: 90% of the time changing the (STK) on the board will fix this. there are two (STK'S) on this board. ...
Hitachi 70inch projection tv	1/2/2005
Q: My tv is about 6 years old and it started flickering. Now it flickers on and off sometimes with the ... A: this sounds like the vertical circuit might be the problem here. i could not be sure without a few ...
Television picture	1/1/2005
Q: I have a Zenith SMS2504EW made in 1994. While watching it the other night, the picture suddenly ... A: well if you can use a meter and a solder iron and have a digital camera?? the yes we can fix this. ...
diagnal green lines then shutdown	1/1/2005
Q: I have a three year old Toshiba 36" flat screen. About a month ago green diagnal lines appeared on ... A: this really sounds like a bad picture tube in the tv. it is common on this model. i cannot be sure ...
Should I trash it or sell the parts? Hitachi 50"	1/1/2005
Q: I have a Hitachi 50" projection tv model 50UX58B. I purchased it Jan 1999, so I would assume it ... A: ok let me help here. you cannot buy this board but even when you could it cost big bucks. we always ...
Proscan TV	12/30/2004
Q: ..I found this site through Google, so Don't know much about it and hope I'm not bothering you for ... A: WELL HELLO i am in orange park florida. i am also sure you are no where near me. i answer questions ...
Sound but no picture	12/29/2004
Q: I have a 43 inch Hitachi Projection TV, 43FWX20B, January 2003. I have good sound but no picture, ... A: well i can tell you it does not take 4 weeks to troubleshoot a tv. we fix them in the house every ...
Mitsubishi TV	12/29/2004
Q: You helped me several months ago to troubleshoot this 27" Mitsubishi TV. It had a bad regulator and ... A: well i am perttey sure it is vertical. i would like to see a digital picture of the problem if i ...
Toshiba 50H81 - three colors	12/28/2004
Q: My Toshiba 50' just started acting up. Specifically, I am now seeing three images (shades of RGB). ... A: this sounds like the convergence circuit has gone bad in the tv. it is common on your model tv. you ...
Projection TV	12/25/2004
Q: I own a Mitsubishi VS-5017S 50" projectio TV set purchased in 1992. It has been working just fine. ... A: this is a convergence circuit problem. sometimes when this convergence circuit goes bad it will ...
Akai CTS2550 needs "slap on the back"!	12/24/2004
Q: I have an AKAI CTS2550 made in May of 2002. The other day I turned it on and after about 45 seconds ... A: this cound be either n the power supply or the vertical output circuit. it might just be a bad ...
Toshiba Big Screen TV - 53H71	12/23/2004
Q: I have a model 53H71 Toshiba big screen TV which was purchased approx. 3 years ago.The other day it ... A: there are several circuits in the tv that will cause this. it would be hard to say witch circuit is ...
RCA TV Problems	12/23/2004
Q: I have a 36" RCA TV that made a loud popping noise, and then immediately lost the picture and sound. ... A: this is very common on this model. your popping sound was the transformer going bad. after some time ...
Toshiba 50HX70 Convergence Circuit Bad?	12/22/2004
Q: Toshiba model 50HX70 Manufactured Oct. 2000 Picture is bowed down from the top and up from the ... A: this is not a moudle you can just replace. it has to be repaired. this is very common on this model ...
Black and White picture	12/22/2004
Q: ------------------------- Followup To I do not know what s-video is. I am looking for my manual ... A: s-video is a video input in the back of the tv. like where you hook up your dvd. there are three ...
zenith tv picture going red	12/21/2004
Q: I am planing to repair a zenith model#SR2773DT made in november 1995 other than the red tint and ... A: the part number is (A68AGD01X) it cost 200.00 plus a 40.00 dude fee and the shipping will run 50.00 ...
Hitachi with droopy screen	12/18/2004
Q: On the upper screen of our Hitachi 43fdx01b TV, approximately 1/3 of the screen down from the top, ... A: this is a great tv. the problem you are having is very on projection tv's. it is the convergence ...
Phillips TV won't turn off	12/18/2004
Q: I have a 32" Phillips TV about a month ago the sound stopped working... shortly after it decided it ... A: i do not think you can do this repair unless you can use a meter and a scope very well. i can tell ...
Samsung project TV w/red lines	12/18/2004
Q: -model #: PCL5415R -year: May 2002 -we wish to repair ourselves Tonight my husband pulled our ... A: well this sounds like the convergence circuit has gone bad. in order for you to do this repair you ...
Mitsubishi model VS 50802 - serial 100746	12/16/2004
Q: T.V. is 50" screen, date on back says March 1998 Will operate fine for an hour or two and then shut ... A: this can be a real pain to troubleshoot. there is a saftey circuit in a tv that will turn off the tv ...
Toshiba 50H72 Tube goes black	12/13/2004
Q: I have a Toshiba 50H72 which was bought New just over 2 years ago. Recently the Tube has just gone ... A: there are several circuits that will cause this. the most common is the vertical output circuit. ...
Sony KP-41T25 shutting off	12/12/2004
Q: I have a Sony KP-41T25 projection TV. It was made in 1996. When I go to turn the power on, the TV ... A: this set is shuttong down because it has detected a problem in the tv. it is a saftey circuit. on ...
panasonic CT-27SX12F dark picture	12/12/2004
Q: i am having a problem with my 27" panasonic flat screen TAU television. the model number is ... A: well there is a few different circuits that could cause this. it will need a repair for sure. a cost ...
tv constantly changes to ext 1	12/11/2004
Q: philips pw6515/05 (2003). Channel keeps jumping to ext 1, the DVD input.I have disconnected dvd, ... A: first thing i would check is the video or source button on the front of the tv. make sure it is not ...
Sony Trinitron TV KV-32V15	12/10/2004
Q: For the last few weeks when I turn the television on I have no picture - I have sound but no picture ... A: well two or three things can cause this one of them is the picture tube. if this is the case you ...
sony tv tuner	12/9/2004
Q: i have a sony trinitron 32'', manufactured jan 2000, model kv-32s42. it's stuck on ch 48, you can ... A: you are right the tuner is bad. this repair will take soldering. you will need to be able to ...
RCA MM52110 all snow no OSD	12/8/2004
Q: I am not just totally sure of the year it was made. Its currently in a friends garage. The Chassis ... A: i will tell you this set is the biggest pain in the butt to repair. it has all kinda of weird ...
Toshiba Large Projection TV	12/6/2004
Q: Allan, I have a Toshiba large screen projection TV Model # TN61x81 Manufactured September 1999 ... A: this is the convergence circuit. it is very common to go bad. this is not a board you can replace. ...
Toshiba TV	12/3/2004
Q: I am attempting to fix a 35" Toshiba CF3572B made in 1992. I am an electrical engineer so I figure ... A: if you take it in for a repair it will cost more than 160.00. this is too much for a 12 year old tv. ...
Philips's 2002 model #27RF70S125...	12/2/2004
Q: Philips's 2002 model #27RF70S125 television no longer powers up. Minutes following the instalation ... A: this sounds like the power suply might have went bad. if so a repair cost will range around 120.00. ...
Philips HDTV	11/30/2004
Q: I have a 2002 Philips 55pp9401 HDTV monitor. When it is first turned on it has a blue shadow ... A: this sounds like the convergence circuit going bad. it is very common problem on this model. a ...
Sharp TV has fuzzy picture	11/30/2004
Q: I have a Sharp 27U-S600 TV that was made in December of 2002 and was purchased new in February of ... A: this sounds like a problem in the video output circuit. if you have a digital camera let me know? i ...
TV turns off on its own	11/28/2004
Q: I have a Mitsubishi CS-35601 35 inch TV purchased in March 1994. Recently the TV has started turning ... A: i really like this model it was made well. but 10 years is old for a tv.this problem sounds like ...
RCA 52" Projection TV	11/24/2004
Q: I have an RCA 52" Projection TV It ia a 1998 model # P52920BL. One day it simply would not turn on, ... A: i can tell you that the fluid leaking in this tv is a real big problem on this model. i bet they did ...
No S-Video on Sony KV32S12	11/24/2004
Q: A quick history. Bought this TV back in 1996 (It's a 1996 model). In 1997 we took a near lightning ... A: well we would have to scope the video to see where it stops. sometimes is could be a burnt trace. ...
PHILIPS PROJECTION TV- VOLUME	11/23/2004
Q: I HAVE A PHILIPS PROJECTION TV model #55P8341, serial #58847174 and date code 3911I311F, ... A: if the tv does it on all modes then the problem is in hte tv. there are two different modules that ...
I have a three year old Sony...	11/22/2004
Q: I have a three year old Sony Trinitron tv that has worked fine until yesterday. Now when I turn the ... A: this is very common on some sony models. it is your picture tube going bad.sometimes there is a ...
TV Calibration Service	11/21/2004
Q: I have two new HDTV sets. One is a Toshiba 51H93 and the other is a Mitsubishi WS-65315. I have ... A: boy i have seen this and do not see all the big to do about it. i have had some clients that say it ...
DVD Picture Redish-Pink	11/21/2004
Q: I have Comcast digital cable service. I am using a Motorola cable box connected with component ... A: a few things to try. 1. check or change the cables. 2. sometimes the dvd player needs to be changed ...
samsung projection tv convergence problem	11/20/2004
Q: I have samsung projection tv with model no-SP-54J8HFX that have been bought for two years now and it ... A: the covergence module has two big (STK) MOUNTED ON HEATSINKS. but sometimes when they go bad it will ...
Sony TV problem	11/19/2004
Q: I have a Sony 32" TV model # KV32S16 made in June of 1995. I'm planning to repair it myself if it ... A: i am sorry to say this is common your model and is a bad picture tube. the cost of this part will be ...
RCA PROJECTION TV	11/17/2004
Q: MODEL P52820BL, MFG JAN 98, CHASSIS # PTK195DB, S/N 804281047 1. PREVIOUSLY AFTER WARMING UP 5-6 ... A: this could be several different parts in the tv.if you can use a meter we can troubleshoot. this tv ...
Tube	11/17/2004
Q: I have a Toshiba CF3566A, May 1992 About a month ago the picture started needing adjustment in most ... A: well the first problem sounds like the vertical output circuit going bad. the 2nd problem sounds ...
Sony TV Picture blinking	11/16/2004
Q: I have a Sony 32 inch TV ( KV-32s45 ) made in Jan 1999. Just this morning I turned it on, and the ... A: i am sorry to say this sounds like the picture tube is going bad. it is very common on this model ...
TV Repair	11/16/2004
Q: I have a JVC TV AV-27820 a 27inch tv manufactured March of 97, The tV wont turn also while it is ... A: this is common on this model. your power supply is bad. a repair cost will range around 100-150. in ...
t.v. does not power on.	11/15/2004
Q: I have an rca model#f31672et,date Jan.1995.T.v.shut off on it's own,and won't turn back on. A: this is a bad power supply in the tv and was common to go bad. a repair would range around 250.00. ...
zenith and magnavox questions	11/14/2004
Q: I have two problems First my big screen is a magnavox model fp4630w105 my son pushed some button on ... A: ok on the magnavox this is common and i do not think it was because of your son. the main power ...
tv remote sensor	11/14/2004
Q: toshiba model-36hfx72.1&1/2 years old.my remote control no longer works.tried new batteries and ... A: well it will not be a fuse.this circuit is not fused. there are several things it could be. i would ...
Is it repairable or should I replace it.	11/14/2004
Q: I have a 32 inch 1994 Mitsubishi CS30313, which is showing a line of picture which is about 1/8 ... A: this is very common on this model. it is the vertical output circuit going bad. overtime the tv will ...
Bright White in Picture and Yellow spots on screen	11/11/2004
Q: Our TV is about 10 years old. Magnavox-46". We just bought it used and are wondering why the white ... A: this is very common on your model. there is a fluid resevoir on the front of each projection gun in ...
Mitsubishi VS-50603 No Picture, Sound OK, Menus OK	11/9/2004
Q: If it is a fluid leak, what is the repair? Do one or more tubes need to be replaced? I am guessing ... A: this depends on how bad the damage is in the tv. in most cases we can reseal the tube and clean up ...
Mitsubishi VS-50603 No Picture, Sound OK, Menus OK	11/8/2004
Q: I have a Mitsubishi VS-50603 projection TV that I purchased in 1999. On Saturday night, the channel ... A: this model is famous for fluid leaks. each projector tube has a reservoir on the front of it with a ...
Rolling line in TV picture	11/6/2004
Q: We have a 13" Sylvania (made by Philips, it says) color TV. Model CAJ140 WA21, made in February, ... A: the only to test this is to be sure the signal going into the tv is ok. so take the tv to the where ...
picture gone and left with blue screen	11/3/2004
Q: Philips 32PW8717C about 2.5 years old. Today all channels (including digital and DVD/Video) all ... A: this sounds like the picture tube shorted. the only onther thing i can think of is a problem in the ...
Zenith tv	11/3/2004
Q: I have a 32 in zenith B32A34Z about 8 to 10 yrs old. It started giving me problems turning ... A: this does sound like the power supply in the tv has gone bad. the problem is the cost a repair will ...
convergence	10/31/2004
Q: I have a sony rear projection television that has developed a red blue and green ghost around ... A: ok if you want t try this we will. the board we are going to work on is easy to tear up with a ...
TV failure after power surge	10/31/2004
Q: I have 3 TVs in the house that stopped working after a car knocked down a telephone pole a few ... A: well the first thing i would look at in each tv is the main fuse. it will be right where the power ...
Pioneer Projection Won't Power Up	10/30/2004
Q: Pioneer SD-582HD5 Mfd. Oct. 2001 When TV goes to power up, there is a click then set goes to ... A: this coulde be two different circuits. the convergence circuit that will range in cost around 400.00 ...
Should I repair TV?	10/29/2004
Q: I was moving the TV cart and my TV fell off. The sound and picture still work but the color is all ... A: this is one of two things. 1. the drop damaged the picture tube and it cannot be repaired. 2. the ...
Sharp model 36r-s450	10/29/2004
Q: I have a sharp model 36r-s450 year 2002. the picture went out but i still get sound and if i turn ... A: this sounds like a repair needed in the video circuit. it could be a complex repair. you would have ...
Hitachi Projection TV 60SX12B	10/28/2004
Q: My Hatachi Projection TV Model No60SX12B Manufactured in August, 1996 (info from back of TV) just ... A: this sounds like a bad power supply in the tv. the only thing you can try is to unplug the tv for 5 ...
Education	10/28/2004
Q: I am currently enrolled with Cleveland Institute of Electronics, going for an Associates Degree in ... A: well i have 4 kids and a wife that does not work and do pertty good. i also run 18 cities with other ...
RCA F32665 Dead	10/27/2004
Q: It's great that you guys take the time to answer these questions, even if the answers aren't always ... A: this sounds like a bad power supply. if you can use a solder iron and a digital meter we might give ...
Toshiba no picture, no sound	10/26/2004
Q: I have a 4 year old Toshiba 55" projection tv model# T255v61. The screen turned white and went black ... A: I do not think you could do this. you will need a repairman. there are several circuits in this tv ...
Toshiba Rear Projector picture problems	10/26/2004
Q: Sorry but I don't have the exact information you require. It looks like the Toshiba 55A60 55 in. ... A: this sounds like the convergence circuit is bad, it could be the vertical circuit. either way it is ...
Fuse problem with DC tv	10/26/2004
Q: As you may recall, a small tap on the front panel of this tv near the fuse holder will get the ... A: send me the picture marked 26. i will mark the problem also take a picture of the bottom of the pc. ...
Pioneer SD-P5795W 57" blowing fuses	10/26/2004
Q: I have a 57" Pioneer big screen model number SD-P5795W, made in August of 1998. The TV was turned ... A: i will tell you in most cases it is better to replace the power module on a pioneer than try to ...
I have an RCA 27 inch, model...	10/22/2004
Q: I have an RCA 27 inch, model F27252GY, about 8 years old, hooked directly to cable. When on, tv ... A: this was very common on this model tv. the problem is in the tuner adn there are several updates ...
No picher	10/22/2004
Q: I have a Zenith Projection TV model A50M84W1 made Aug. 1998. It makes small squilling sound when you ... A: this is going to be a bad power module. you will need to be able to solder and check parts with a ...
mitsubishi cs36509	10/20/2004
Q: havent talked to you for a long time,maybe you remember me Im a pro so I wont ask you idiot ... A: well the first thing i would do when the relay does not click. i would jump it and see if the tv ...
Plasma TV PPM42S3	10/19/2004
Q: Got a Plasma TV that won't come on. The red light at the bottom indicates that it wants to start, ... A: plasma tv's have all kind of problems. when they do not come on it could be for several reasons. ...
TV repair	10/17/2004
Q: My 27" Sanyo Model NO:DS27430 has only a white line of light running horizontally through the center ... A: this is very common. you have a vertical problem in the tv. the cost of this repair would run 100.00 ...
Mitsubishi: High-pitched background sound	10/17/2004
Q: Model: Mitsubishi CS-32307 (1996) There's a high-pitched sound that's very annoying when the TV is ... A: this problem can be a real pain to repair. it is either a coil or a transformer and there are many ...
Hitachi 46F500	10/15/2004
Q: Allan, Yesterday, I had to have a tech replace the blue gun in the projection TV. That evening, ... A: well let me tell you hitachi is my choice of tv. so it is a good brand. what kind of repairs have ...
Panasonic tv. shuts down intermittently	10/15/2004
Q: I deeply appreciate any help you can give. I've got a Panasonic 31" CT32SX31 flat screen tv. that I ... A: the two problems might be one in the same. i have seen the tube in this model go bad. it will cause ...
panasonic 27" won't turn on	10/11/2004
Q: The model is CT-27D11E, manufactured in Oct. 2001. My child turned off the tv using the button on ... A: try unplugging it for 5 mins and see if this helps? if not it might be a bad power supply in the tv ...
TOSHIBA CONVERGENCE	10/10/2004
Q: Sir: I received a answer ID=3653293 on defective convergence ckt for 1998 colorstream TP50G90 but ... A: sorry it took so long. allexperts.com has been having problems and i could not reply to your ...
what part i need and how to get	10/8/2004
Q: my tv is a 32450 model rca.best guess is a 2000 year make. when plugged in all you get is a ... A: sorry it took so long. allexperts.com has been having problems and i could not reply to your ...
Volume	10/6/2004
Q: This TV is not on a cable box and it is not attached to a vcr or dvd.Hi Allan, I have a Sony ... A: there is no internal adjustment, everything is computer now a days. the only thing we can try is to ...
Thin red lines on screen	10/6/2004
Q: Followup To Question - Ok first of all thanks for the help. Sony kp-57ws500 hd projection tv, ive ... A: i would like to talk to you before we do this. adjusting a tv could cause other problems. i have ...
mitsubi picture tube	10/4/2004
Q: mitsubi ck-3526r, november 1991 i have had this tv for some 13 years, it has been excelant. ... A: this is not the tube. it is in the vertical circuit. a repair cost would range around 200.00. i ...
RCA 46 in Tv Model P46160WK...	10/3/2004
Q: RCA 46 in Tv Model P46160WK Year 1993 Right now don't know yet about who will repair yet. ... A: the problem you have now is a bad splitter. it is very common to go bad on this model and makes a ...
Television Problem	10/2/2004
Q: Model # TS 2560 B101 Chassis Model # 25E503-00AA Date Mfg. October 1994 Sir, I have a 27" Magnavox ... A: with hte tv pluged in. on the tv hold down the volume up and down buttons for 8 secs the tv will ...
Sony KV-20TS50 has a flashing screen!?!	10/1/2004
Q: Followup To Question -Here's what's up.. I just got a TV from a friend who knows nothing about ... A: this sounds lie the tube is shorted . i think this because when you turned up the screen control. ...
Toshiba 50H81	9/30/2004
Q: This set was manufactured September 2001. We are in Clearwater, Fla. and lost power from hurricane ... A: you are a little out of our area. we do tampa and will do your area in about 1 year. i talked to the ...
Sony 53 sound but no picture	9/30/2004
Q: I have a 1996 sony projection tv model kp53v35. The problem is when i turn it on i have sound right ... A: this tv will not turn on until all three projector's are ready. so we have one of two things are ...
Toshiba 50H81	9/29/2004
Q: This set was manufactured September 2001. We are in Clearwater, Fla. and lost power from hurricane ... A: ok first off. do not buy any electronics from sams. they are cheap and low end. it will not last ...
RCA Home Theatre	9/29/2004
Q: I turned on my TV this morning but after about 1 min it shut off, Wont come back on, any ... A: well you can try unlpugging the tv for a few mins and then try again. if it does not work then you ...
good audio,no picture	9/28/2004
Q: Manf.in October 2003,Gateway 30" LCD TV,Model#GTW-L30M103.Just purchased and the picture is blue ... A: i am sorry to say you will have to call gateway. they will not sell parts to anyone. the only repair ...
TV not producing Red Color	9/21/2004
Q: I have a Toshiba 50" Projection TV. Model 50A60 (age maybe 5 to 6 years old) The red gun is not ... A: you are on the right track. have you looked for bad connections on the board? i would resolder all ...
sony kv-27fs100 color issue	9/21/2004
Q: maybe you can help me with a problem i am having with a sony kv-27fs100 wega tv manufactured in ... A: there is two things that could cause this. the first is degaussing i will send two web links that ...
Toshiba 55H70 convergence and oscillation	9/20/2004
Q: Is this something that can be generally done in the home or will I need to take it in?Allan, I have ... A: this is a million dollar question. it depends out how much the tech knows. i have been doing this 20 ...
TOSHIBA 48" TP48C90 NEED TO...	9/15/2004
Q: TOSHIBA 48" TP48C90 NEED TO KNOW WHERE CONVERGENCE BOARD IS LOCATED IN MY T.V. SO I CAN TRY TO ... A: you cannot buy this convergence board. it is no longer made. but you can repair the one in the tv if ...
Degaussing to correct color quality	9/14/2004
Q: I believe I sent a question yesterday. I have since read on-line about a "simple fix" of turning TV ... A: well if i got a question from you i do not see it?? this fix will not always work. sometimes the ...
reply to power button	9/12/2004
Q: -------------------------i had the tubes fixed and the liquid inside of of it replaced.the repair ... A: well i would get a different brand universal remote. it should program with the tv off. there is no ...
Toshiba TP55F80	9/12/2004
Q: Our Toshiba TP55F80 assembled in Dec 96 turned on and off on its own last night then today it went ... A: this model is common for this. there is two circuits that will cause this in most cases. the ...
JVC TV doesn't turn on.	9/9/2004
Q: JVC Model TV-20F243, 3/2002 It worked fine when I last used it a couple of weeks ago. When I ... A: this is very common. a repair cost would range 100.00 or so. given that it is just a 20in tv i would ...
Proscan TV repair	9/9/2004
Q: I have a 35" Proscan PS35153 TV from 1994. Recently, the image became compressed in a 1 inch ... A: well can you test voltages for me? a repair on this would range around 200.00. the parts are not ...
Panasonic TV = CT-35SF23U	9/7/2004
Q: I have a Panasonic Super Flat Screen TV. The Model # is CT-35SF23U. Manufactured in Oct. 1996. I ... A: this is common on this model tv. the main power unit is bad. a repair cost will range around 300.00. ...
samsung pcj533rf won't turn on	8/31/2004
Q: samsung pcj533rf is 53 inch projection tv made in 2001. when i turn tv on, after a few seconds time ... A: this is common on this model tv.the most common problem to cause this is the power supply. a repair ...
mitsubishi vs-463rs too much red	8/31/2004
Q: I was just given a mits vs-463rs projection tv. The color is too red even at the best adjustment. It ... A: i am sorry to say this problem is very cvommon on older big screens. it is due to age. the three ...
Allan, When I switch the...	8/30/2004
Q: Allan, When I switch the TV on I get horizontal greyish lines/bands on the screen, no sound. It ... A: this sounds like the set is in shutdown. it does this wehn it finds a problem in the tv. the grayish ...
Sony KV27FS120 Problem (Maybe)	8/27/2004
Q: I have this sony TV and it is 1 month old I got it new, it works great but my screen will turn off ... A: sony has had this problem for some time. there are a few things that will cause this, but the most ...
toshiba tv	8/26/2004
Q: We have a Toshiba model# TP48E60 large screen projection TV manufactured in July, 1995. Since we ... A: there are several things in the tv that can cause this. the tv is going into shutdown for some ...
TV screen all white	8/26/2004
Q: The screen of my tv is all white when its on. The sound works and i can change the channels and ... A: ok lets try something easy. while the tv is on unplug it for 3 mins and try again. if it still does ...
Toshiba Projection TV 50A60	8/23/2004
Q: Followup To Question -First thanks for your time. My friend has a Toshiba 50A60 that I sold to him. ... A: white balance is how the red,blue,green tubes are balanced. to get a gray scale or white balance. ...
Sony XBR 36" TV problem	8/22/2004
Q: I have a sony 36" Model-36XBR48 (1997). It started suddenly producing black thin lines (noise) ... A: well you are on the right track. a bad connection in a tv is very hard to find. tapping lightly on ...
Pioneer SD-P4565K picture out	8/19/2004
Q: I don't have a digital camera. What do you need me to take a picture of? If you are asking me to ... A: this sounds like the convergence module or the power supply might be bad. it is hard to say without ...
Samsung CW-28-C33N - Yellow Light	8/18/2004
Q: My TV, 28" Samsung CW-28-C33N (purchased new, in a store, 2 1/2 years ago), has decided to stop ... A: this sounds like a bad power supply. a repair cost will range around 120-200. samsung tv's are not ...
Mitsubishi TV Horizontal shrinking	8/18/2004
Q: Followup To Question -I have a Mitshbishi 27" TV Model CS-2720R (I think we bought it in 1987/88). ... A: OK the top picture i see the transformer on the left and above it is a heatsink i need to see that ...
Mitsubishi TV Horizontal shrinking	8/17/2004
Q: I have a Mitshbishi 27" TV Model CS-2720R (I think we bought it in 1987/88). The the horizontal ... A: the last picture is the one we need to look at. on the left side of this picture we see the flyback ...
RCA console TV faint grey lines	8/16/2004
Q: RCA model G26683CK chassis CTC177AE made in 1993. When on a completely black screen, such as the ... A: this is a easy fix. pull the back off the tv. there is a red wire comming out of the top of the ...
tv troubleshooting	8/15/2004
Q: 1996 mitsubshi modelcs-35301 When the tv is turn on it just starts rolling and flickering.It takes ... A: this was very common on this model tv. it is a (PIP) module going bad. they no longer make this ...
Sanyo DS19230 - 1993	8/14/2004
Q: I am having a problem where my tvs picture is squashed into a thin horizontal line. Now I've been ... A: it is a