My Pioneer SD-P5071-K has a very faint picture

Hi and thanks in advance. My tv has a very faint picture. If I turn off all lights and position myself correctly, I can strain and see what's on. I notice the picture is either lightening up, slightly, as time goes on, or my eyes are adjusting. However, still very, very faint. I had a fellow come out and charge me $189 to "clean" the tv, well his remedy did not solve the tv's problem, he said he'd be right back, that was,....oh,.....about October, a month and a half ago. Guess he got sidetracked. Can a tech out there offer assistance?

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Anonymous

THERE ARE 9 ADJUSTMENT POTS ON THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE UNIT BEHIND THE SPEAKER COVER WHICH POPS OFF IF YOU GRAB THE OUTSIDE EDGES. ADJUST THEM THAT WILL FIX IT.

Posted on May 14, 2007

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