Question about Panasonic CT-36SX31 36" TV

Screen is messed up, getting worse

A few weeks ago, I noticed that when I turned my TV on it was just black and white static for a few seconds, then would go to the normal picture. Since then, the static has been lasting longer each time I turn it on (it's up to a full minute now), but the sound works as soon as I turn it on. Once the TV is on, the color is darker than normal and the picture is getting progressively lower. For example, if I watch a news channel, I can't see the scrolling words at the bottom of the screen anymore and at the top of the screen, there is about an inch of just black. Any ideas what might be wrong and/or how to fix it? The TV is only a few years old. Thanks!

scorp7003 Jun 01, 2008

I was having the EXACT same problem -- over the past week or so, I started getting the static when I would first turn on my TV. As of this afternoon, though, it got significantly worse. I was watching TV, and the picture was very dark, then the static starting popping in and out during the movie. I tried turning off the TV, unplugging it, etc. Eventually, the TV turned off on its own and now I can't turn it back on. Did you ever get your TV repaired? If so, what was the problem? Please advise, thanks.

1 Answer

Anonymous

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 500 times.
Master
3,130 Answers

What your describing sounds like two differant problems OR the power supply is causing these two problems .. One would of course be the tuner and the other would be the vertical circuit .. Your going to need to seek out a profesional if you havent a clue about solid state electronicsand A tv is not a place to experiment! Good Luck

Posted on Jul 27, 2006

Add Your Answer

Upload

Upload an image from your computer

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

Loading...

Include an image. It's worth a thousand words.

prev next

Related Questions:

1 Answer

Please help diagnose problem with Panasonic TH-50PC77U Plasma HDTV

If you wish to get some details; check the site linked here. Pull up older posts. Surf the site with patience. http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/

Oct 31, 2015 | Panasonic TH-50PC77U 50 in. Plasma TV

1 Answer

Rainbow static on Plasma Tv

The color static, if we are talking about the same thing, is usually a digital signal interference. Check cables, and digital converter if used.

May 21, 2013 | LG 42PQ30 42 in. Plasma TV

1 Answer

When I move the lid of my laptop the screen messes up

it seems the wire that used to connect between display circuit and motherboard connector has got problem. So please check each wire and also reconnect the connector which connect to the motherboard of your laptop.

Apr 01, 2013 | Compaq Presario Cq-62 15.6 Laptop Lcd Led...

1 Answer

Dear recipient. I have a faulti Philips 42" LCD TV. model No 42PFL766D /12. After turning on, the audio is ok but there is no video, only black screen. Even when pressing the menu or pressing...

I just posted a similar issue with a similar model television and he said it might just need a new inverter...

Nov 24, 2010 | Philips 42 in. LCD TV

1 Answer

LG Projection Screen No Picture

Hello, if the model number is correct it's not a projection tv, but an LCD tv. If that's correct, it sounds like a bad main board issue part # is AGF31218501...thanks

Apr 25, 2017 | LG 42LC2D 42 in. LCD HDTV

1 Answer

Dell Inspiron E1505 shows green pixels instead of black

the color pixels are different sections in the screen and the green section might be cracked

Apr 24, 2009 | Dell Inspiron E1505 Notebook

1 Answer

RCA 52" D52w20 problem

My goes off a few seconds after turning it on. It does make a funny sound, like static on the tv.

Aug 26, 2008 | RCA D52W20 52" Rear Projection HDTV-Ready...

1 Answer

TV Trouble: Toshiba Flatscreen CRT (Brazilian model: Linha Face)

i suggest if you buy it few months ago that item is under warranty
you to call the toshiba service and try to have changed with another
one or get free service - delfo

Mar 21, 2008 | Televison & Video

2 Answers

My LCD has green spots

i have the same problem in black color but its not my screen i belive its only in vista

Apr 20, 2007 | Vizio L32 32 in. LCD HDTV

1 Answer

ProScan PS32500 32"-Picture has white static line & Static/burning smell

It sounds like the circuit board is arching over somewhere. It could be as simply as cleaning and digging out the carbon mark to stop the arching. This is most likely the screen or focus voltage causing this, if there are no parts that have broken down. This will damage the printed circuit board and make things worse the more you let this cook. This could be dangerous for you to mess with because of the high voltage present, so my best advise would be to get this into the repair shop as soon as possible before this board burns up. It should not cost all that much if the CRT board can be repaired. Good Luck

Mar 21, 2007 | Proscan PS32500 32" TV