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Actually not a problem, just trying to find out if this tv is an hdtv......assuming not because of the age, but just wondering how to tell if it is. Thank you
Re: Actually not a problem, just trying to find out if...
You are correct. This TV is a 1997 model, NOT a HDTV. Modern HDTVs have HDMI jacks. Older ones had DVI jacks. This TV has only standard definition video inputs.
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Hi Tommy, it sounds like the inverter board is going out. Depending on age of television, it would be worth getting an estimate from service company. Try and recall if there has been any power outages, power surges, electrical strikes, etc. that may have caused board to fail. If hit by lightning, home owners insurance will pay a portion of repair bill.
Hope this helps,
This problem cannot be fixed without opening the TV Im assuming sound without a picture? check the inverter voltage on the powersupply for the bulb.Look for burns bulged caps.start from the the wires comming out of the bulb housing and work backwards untill your checking the wall socket.A big problem with older tv's is heat causing the board to crack try applying alittle pressure around the boards and see if it turns on.Check the bulbs but be careful with the age of this tv and the price of the bulbs you wouldnt want to buy it unless you know for sure.
Check your setup instructions for your TV. f you're actually using a cable TV service, your setup would be different than for on-the-air TV. Normally - using your remote - press MENU then SETUP and select Cable TV. I'm assuming your TV isn't an older model TV.
I assume that you are dissatisfied with the quality of the picture on
the HDTV. Are you feeding it with an HD signal. First, it
must be an HD source, either over the air HD or a cable channel in HD
(not all "digital" signals are HD signals). Second, you must be
sending it with the proper cable, either HDMI or at the very least RGB
Component Cables (not composit video).
It is quite common to see standard definition on HDTV's actually look
worse than on standard def sets. The reason is the extra pixles
availble on the HDTV make you realize how low of resolution the
standard def signal is. Instead of it just being fuzzy or
unclear, it will actually look bad.
This is a common problem with this TV set as it uses the ITC222 chassis. The problem is usually localized to a group of capacitors CP120, CP140, and CP150. If you have a background in electronics I can send you the schematics and you can unsolder them and replace them using the schematic to get the values from. If you do not have a background in electronics, I would suggest you have a qualified Television Technician do the replacement for you.
some older cable remotes do not have the new lcd /plasm tv codes, you should consult with some one at the cable company and see if they have a box with remote that will support your tv.
I believe the government is offering help on buying conversion kits for older tvs. They were either $50 or $100. Ask a few friends if they have heard of it. You might search google for "HD upgrades" and see what you find.
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