We just got a 60" Philips Magnavox Projection TV that is about 7 years old. The screen is for the most part all orange/red but you can still see the picture. Can anyone tell what is wrong with it? And possibly tell me what it should cost to get this fixed? Thanks. a lot of red in the screen????
You can also check to see if you have bad fluid problems, by looking
down in your crt's with a flashlight when you unplug your set and see
if you can notice any particles that should not be there. Look at all
three and see if there is a difference. It should be clear, if not then
you need to change fluid and clean.
It sounds as if one of the picture elements (there are probably 3 for
R-red G-green B-blue) has gone bad and it is most likely the green one.
Sad to say it will probably cost you more to have it fixed than it
would to buy a new TV. Most places will not even look at a TV for less
than $85 or so, then they will add parts and labor... if they can even
find parts.
I had this same probelm. I called for service, and the Tech needed to change the fluid which costed ~$170. The picture now is as good as new!
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I bought a crappy old magnavox and rebuilt it. I had both of these issues.
Since your tv is old, the blur problem is probably caused by old coolant in one or more of the CRT lens couplers. Hopefully, the lenses are simply out of alignment, but no one has ever worked on the tv, then this is unlikely.
First, unscrew the back panel of the tv console (should be a bunch of 1/4" hex head screws). There will then be a large white panel at a 45 degree angle held in place by two tabs or maybe even screws. Remove it to see the CRTs. A quick check for the blurry problem is to look directly into the CRTs while the tv is off. DO NOT do it while they are on if you can help it, as it is not good for your eyes.
Shine a white LED flashlight down into each of the CRT's top lenses. Avoid classic incandescent light in this case, since you will be looking for the difference between white and yellow. I you see a white plate inside, good. If the inside looks yellow, and has floating things in it, then the coolant fluid inside is old and bad. You can replace this, but it is a VERY delicate task and MUST be done in certain steps to avoid ruining the electronic boards anywhere within splash zone or drip reach of the lens couplers. The coolant is a special blend available at most tv repair shops, but it's basically clear antifreeze (which you wont likely find in an automotive store).
For the color being off, it is most likely the gain on each CRT being out of whack. First, change all of the user settings (in the on screen menu) for image, color, sharpness, etc to the middle or default.
With the back panel off, somewhere near the bottom of the inside there will be a small black plastic box with wires coming out the sides. This box should have 6 knobs on the front of it (the face facing the rear of the tv); 2 rows of red, green, and blue knobs. These are the screen controls for FOCUS and GAIN. And they should already have some sort of label telling you so.
I placed a mirror in front of my tv so I could see the screen as I adjusted, but you might be able to see it somewhat by hanging a sheet over the front of the screen and looking at it from the inside.
There's a much more in depth method to do this that is described in the service manual (which you are likely to have seen by now; they are usually either stapled to the back of the tv or hanging somewhere inside and easy to see)
But basically, just turn the knobs gently around until the picture looks about right to you. (Remember, if you turn them all up super bright, the CRT will not last very long. Try to keep the knobs near the middle of their turn ability)
If you want to do a full out overhaul of the screen, you'll have to make a lot of adjustments with a bunch of little knobs (variable resistors, really) on the computer board inside. The service manual will tell you what each one corresponds to, but most of them will have a subtle label on the board.
Email me if you need any help
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be able to help more if you post model# and chassis.........meder's tv
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We just bought a 60" big screen and when we got it home most of the picture was green. you can still see the picture but there is too much green. Also went to return it and my brother didnt cover it and the screen flew off and busted in 3 parts. What can I do to get the color fixed and where can I buy another screen if thats even possible?
We just bought a 60" philips big screen used and when we got it home and plugged it in the picture was showing too much green. You could still see the pic but there is all that green. Also we went to return it and my brother didnt cover it and the screen flew off and busted into 3 parts. How can i get the color fixed and where can i buy another screen if thats even possible?
Hi, I'm having a similar problem. The screen is mainly red/orange if I fiddle with it I can get a little blue/yellow, but it's hazy and looks like it's under water. Any ideas? Is it worth fixing? I got it for free.
Thanks for your help
too much red but can still see picture
my tv has a lot of color in it but the tint and brightness is messed up
My tv has the same problem. I found a site who has parts called Partstore.com. I think its in the video board thats mounted on the left side of the tv if you looking in the back.
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