tv picture
#1
07-16-01, 08:31 AM
I have an 8 year old 27 inch panasonic tv. 4 months ago the picture colour went bad, so that everything appears extremely dark and the picture is barely visible with very little color. Since then I have turned on the tv half a dozen times with the same poor result. Two days ago I turned it on again with the same poor result except that after 15 or so minutes a normal picture returned. Yesterday when I turned it on the problem was there again, however, and even after leaving the set on for an hour a normal picture did not return. During all this time I have received a perfectly normal picture from the PIP. Can anyone tell me what the problem is, how to fix it, the likely cost, and whether this is worthwhile. Thanks
#2
07-16-01, 10:07 AM
Good Morning, angusoliver:
From the description, it sounds like the primary video amplifier has failed. The fact that the picture returns now and then indicates that it is probable that you have a bad connection (solder joint) in and around the video amplifier.
If you are up to doing some checks inside the set on your own, come back and I will give you some guidance. If you feel uncomfortable doing these things, it is best call out the technician to have a look at it. Either way, I do not believe this to be a serious or costly problem and is worth a look inside.
Smokey
From the description, it sounds like the primary video amplifier has failed. The fact that the picture returns now and then indicates that it is probable that you have a bad connection (solder joint) in and around the video amplifier.
If you are up to doing some checks inside the set on your own, come back and I will give you some guidance. If you feel uncomfortable doing these things, it is best call out the technician to have a look at it. Either way, I do not believe this to be a serious or costly problem and is worth a look inside.
Smokey
