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Hitachi TV model LCD55G508 suddenly has a dark area (horizontally) on the lower 1/3 of the screen, all channels. It is only connected to an antenna. Is there a cause and a fix?

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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/
Faults & possible causes to LCD screen are given with illustrations. You can get an idea about the fault to an extent.
View the site by desktop or web view on mobile devices to see the "search box". Type in the brand name of your set in search box; to get gathered the related posts.
Screen-shots to defective LCD panels are given. You can see and compare to that to your TVs', and can make sure about the fault to an extent.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 13, 2006

SOURCE: Proscan PS35123-horizontal line only,sound ok

You have whats called a verticle swep falure. Its probably just the verticle output IC but if you dont know much about soldering or circuit troubleshooting ,you should leave this to the pros. Theres way to much Hi voltage inside these sets to twiddle around inside them. Also there are no consumer serviceable parts inside these sets as well, as they are all solid state, and my advice is spend a few bucks and get a pro to do this job for ya, as it can, and will, kill ya if your not careful.. Is it worth saving a few bucks??? Naawww Call a pro.. Good Luck

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 27, 2006

SOURCE: horizontal green lines the whole length and width of the screen

Hey, I had the same problem with blue and red lines and this post helped me bigtime ! Just adjust the color your having problems with. Best Solutionposted on Sep 12, 2006By maddogmic Rank: Not rated Rating: 100%, 1 votes I had the same problem with my sony KP-57ws500 rear projection tv. To solve this problem all you need is a flat and phillips screwdriver. Right below your speakers on the right and left side are tabs. Pull out the tabs and remove the screw on eachside. Once that is done remove the speaker cover and you will see a fiber board cover in the middle of the tv, there will most likley be twist ties holding some wires, to make it easier to work remove the ties. Now remove the screws on the fiber board and pull it off. You should see 3 adjustments on the top for focus, do not touch those. Below the focus adjustments on the

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 21, 2008

SOURCE: PROBLEM WITH GETTING LOCAL hd CHANNELS

You need to have a set top box.

By law, as of March 1, 2007, almost all televisions should include a built-in tuner (called HDTV, digital, or ATSC tuners) that can receive high-definition programs over the air by simply connecting an antenna. Your HDTV doesn't have such a tuner, you'll need to connect an external tuner (or cable or satellite box) to watch high-definition programming. External over-the-air HDTV tuners currently cost at least $150.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 08, 2009

SOURCE: screen appears blue

It's the Light Engine (also called an Optical block) -very expensive.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 29, 2009

SOURCE: hitachi projection tv digital channel problem

yes i have same tv it has no digital tuner >( you must get a converter box

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The main system control memory IC to this set is faulty. Check and replace it. If you wish to get some details; check the site linked here. Pull up older posts. Surf the site with patience.
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There are a few DVR set-top boxes with QAM tuners that you can buy separately. (You will need to make sure a given model is compatible with your service. FIOS uses a different option on the Cable Card than other providers.) Alternatively, you can get a cable box from your company.

Retrevo has the manual for this Hitachi TV here: http://www.retrevo.com/support/Hitachi-65F59-TVs-manual/id/371ci977/t/2/ . You will need to enter a code to access the PDF.

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Features/Specifications:
  • Olevia LT23HVX 23-inch HDTV Compatible Widescreen LCD TV

  • General Features:
  • Black cabinet
  • 23-inch active screen size
  • 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio
  • HDTV Compatible
  • 1366 x 768 native resolution
  • 1600:1 contrast ratio
  • 8 ms response time
  • 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle
  • NTSC TV system support
  • 480i, 480p resolution support
  • Progressive scan
  • Color temperature adjustment
  • Built-in 5 watt x 2 speakers
  • PC resolution support up to 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz
  • English/French/Spanish language
  • Sleep Timer
  • V-Chip parental control
  • Energy Star compliant
  • Remote control included
  • Wall mountable

  • Front Panel Features:
  • IR sensor
  • Power
  • Menu
  • Channel down
  • Channel up
  • Volume +
  • Volume -
  • Source

  • Rear Panel Features:
  • 15-pin VGA
  • Audio in
  • Headphone
  • Component Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr
  • Composite RCA video inputs
  • S-Video
  • Antenna

  • Power Specifications:
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  • 110 watts AC power consumption

  • Unit Dimensions:
  • 16.5 x 27.1 x 8.3-inches (H x W x D)
  • Gross Weight: 23 lbs
  • Net Weight: 21 lbs

  • Regulatory Approvals:
  • FCC
  • CSA
  • UL
Package Includes:
  • Olevia LT23HVX 23-inch HDTV Compatible Widescreen LCD TV
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Manual
  • Remote control w/two AA batteries
  • Power cord
Additional Information:
  • Notes
  • Model: LT23HVX
  • Product Requirements:
  • Satellite cable or antenna
  • PC with 15-pin VGA adapter
  • Stereo system with component, S-Video and composite jacks
  • Available power outlet

  • Disclosures:
  • LCD displays may have cosmetic imperfections that appear as small bright or dark spots. This is common to all LCD displays used in products by all vendor and is not specific to any vendor or brand. Below are the acceptable amounts of "dot defects" for LCD displays that we sell:
  • 20-Inch to 23-Inch:
  • Total Defects: 8
  • Bright or Dark Dots (random): 4
  • Bright or Dark Dots (2 adjacent): 2
  • Bright or Dark Dots (3 adjacent): 0
  • Minimum distance between defects: 15mm (bright to bright dots)
  • Minimum distance between defects: 5mm (dark to dark dots)

  • Disclosures:
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