Mid 90's GE TV Problem

[DewDude]

Hi,

I know if you had the model and chasis number this would probably be
more useful, but it's difficult to get that right now, but I thought
I'd ask if anyone would have any idea on if this could be fixed.

I've got a 1996 36" TV that had the tuner die years ago, but since
that time I've switched to satellite and use the A/V inputs
exclusively.

But I've noticed that the "Unusable Signal" circuit that kicks on when
the signal is...usable apparently, is becoming a lot more sensitive. I
was used to it changing when the AV selector would switch sources or
if a device was off...but I've noticed it's flicking on when
commercials come on...or if things go to a bright scene.

Is this a known problem for any of the units? Is there a way to just
bypass that or do I have to live with it.

 

[Sjouke Burry]

DewDude wrote:

Hi,

I know if you had the model and chasis number this would probably be
more useful, but it's difficult to get that right now, but I thought
I'd ask if anyone would have any idea on if this could be fixed.

I've got a 1996 36" TV that had the tuner die years ago, but since
that time I've switched to satellite and use the A/V inputs
exclusively.

But I've noticed that the "Unusable Signal" circuit that kicks on when
the signal is...usable apparently, is becoming a lot more sensitive. I
was used to it changing when the AV selector would switch sources or
if a device was off...but I've noticed it's flicking on when
commercials come on...or if things go to a bright scene.

Is this a known problem for any of the units? Is there a way to just
bypass that or do I have to live with it.

You might try to disable the tuner part,
and/or the rf-to-video detector.
those might be picking up spurious signals.

 

[DewDude]

On Jan 26, 10:58 pm, Sjouke Burry <burrynulnulf...@ppllaanneett.nnll>
wrote:

DewDude wrote:
Hi,

I know if you had the model and chasis number this would probably be
more useful, but it's difficult to get that right now, but I thought
I'd ask if anyone would have any idea on if this could be fixed.

I've got a 1996 36" TV that had the tuner die years ago, but since
that time I've switched to satellite and use the A/V inputs
exclusively.

But I've noticed that the "Unusable Signal" circuit that kicks on when
the signal is...usable apparently, is becoming a lot more sensitive. I
was used to it changing when the AV selector would switch sources or
if a device was off...but I've noticed it's flicking on when
commercials come on...or if things go to a bright scene.

Is this a known problem for any of the units? Is there a way to just
bypass that or do I have to live with it.

You might try to disable the tuner part,
and/or the rf-to-video detector.
those might be picking up spurious signals.- Hide quoted text -

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why would the RF to Video detector have anything to do with it if the
RF tuner is...shot. i mean it just doesn't work, it acts like it's
stuck on cable band channel 20 for EVERYTHING.