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Disaster struck this pm when I dropped my 2 week old HDTV. I was
adjusting some cables when it flopped screen side down.
Sickening.......

The problem now is one similar to the symptoms of dropped SONY's but a
bit different.

The color rendition on the screen is excellent except for a band about
4 inches wide running up the right side that has a green cast. This is
true with all inputs. Otherwise the image is quite good.

Might this be fixed or is this the typical problem of mask
misalignment---- which I been led to understand implies this set is
toast.

Thanks,

Phil

 

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Toast ...Yep

 

[b]

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Disaster struck this pm when I dropped my 2 week old HDTV. I was
adjusting some cables when it flopped screen side down.
Sickening.......

The problem now is one similar to the symptoms of dropped SONY's but a
bit different.

The color rendition on the screen is excellent except for a band about
4 inches wide running up the right side that has a green cast. This is
true with all inputs. Otherwise the image is quite good.

Might this be fixed or is this the typical problem of mask
misalignment---- which I been led to understand implies this set is
toast.

Almost certainly tube is damaged. maybe you could interest a video
artist in the set since it is still functional but not for 'normal'
viewing.
-b.

 

[Dani]

The set is not always toast. It's your own set, so why not experiment.
I have
fixed a couple of these by putting the unit in it's regular location,
turn it on from
cold so it can degauss itself, then unhook the degaussing plug in coil,
or use a
switch. Now get a speaker magnet, or better yet a microwave oven
magnetron
magnet, & place it close to the set, with the back on, or off,
whichever works best.
You can possibly get the purity just about perfect. It takes a bit of
adjusting, but I'll
bet you will be pleasantly surprised. Hot glue the magnet, of tie it to
the side grill of
the T.V. And TA DA! A nice Sony Pix once again. Dani.

 

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Two questions one for Dani, the other for the group

Dani == Why does the degaussing coil have to be shut off?

All==If I bring the unit to Sony for warranty service, what do you
think will happen? (I am sure it happens.....)

 

[Andy Cuffe]

Two questions one for Dani, the other for the group

Dani == Why does the degaussing coil have to be shut off?

All==If I bring the unit to Sony for warranty service, what do you
think will happen? (I am sure it happens.....)

You can try it with an independent shop that's authorized for Sony
warranty work. They will make some money on a warranty CRT
replacement and might look the other way on the fact that it was your
fault if you're nice. Whether or not you consider this the right
thing to do is up to your conscience.

It's also possible that the purity could be adjusted. I've seen a few
cases where it was possible to get a usable picture on a damaged CRT
after careful adjustment. It will never be perfect, but chances are
they could improve it a little.
Andy Cuffe

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[Art]

Most of the time when these SONY sets are subjected to physical shock (AKA
being dropped or shipped face down) the aperture grill may become deformed
or physically demounted. If this occurs the only fix is a new crt. <

 

[Smitty Two]

Disaster struck this pm when I dropped my 2 week old HDTV. I was
adjusting some cables when it flopped screen side down.
Sickening.......

The problem now is one similar to the symptoms of dropped SONY's but a
bit different.

The color rendition on the screen is excellent except for a band about
4 inches wide running up the right side that has a green cast. This is
true with all inputs. Otherwise the image is quite good.

Might this be fixed or is this the typical problem of mask
misalignment---- which I been led to understand implies this set is
toast.

Thanks,

Phil

How did you pay for the set? Some credit cards offer a no-fault warranty
on anything you buy, for a limited time.

 

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Unfortunately debit card--no warranty provided unfortunately.

 

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Reminds me of the story "Television set crushes child." It has been a
long known fact by the consumer product safety commision that many
large tube tv sets are so poorly designed and front heavy that they
have a natural tendency to tip forwards.

If the tv is really that unstable, I would press Sony for a
replacement. How would you feel if your 2 year old child bumped into
the tv stand and the tv fell and crushed the kid?

http://wxyztv.com/wxyz/nw_local_news/article/0,2132,WXYZ_15924_4468782,00.html

 

[Andy Cuffe]

Reminds me of the story "Television set crushes child." It has been a
long known fact by the consumer product safety commision that many
large tube tv sets are so poorly designed and front heavy that they
have a natural tendency to tip forwards.

I once saw a Sony 27" TV from about 1990 that was so front heavy that
even the slightest touch would make it tip over. I don't know how
they got away with selling it.
Andy Cuffe

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Dani's suggestion below was great--using a large speaker magnet mounted
below the right corner of the set solves the damage problem. Thanks to
all for their help.

Phil