Toshiba TV29C90 problem; Image fades to black...

<tedkaz24@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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My 18 year old 27" Sony bought the farm, but it has a nice
wood cabinet. I'd like to pull the tube and circuit cards and
make a book case out of the wood cabinet. Any hints or cautions?
Ted Kaz
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Careful handing the tube, it's very heavy, awkward, and will implode
violently if you drop it the wrong way. If it's truly dead beyond repair you
may want to bust the neck off the tube, a good whack with a 2x4 after
unplugging the neck board is all it takes, then it's just a big bottle.
You'll still have to pay somebody to dispose of it though, it's made of
toxic leaded glass.
 
"jeff" <jeff23news@optonline.net> wrote in message
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The problem is that somone who doesn't understand this problem should
accidentally press one of those buttons by mistake. Also it's annoying
when
it does happen.
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Can you program those buttons on the universal remote to do something else?
 
A flagwaving issue - is that related to the jingoism issue? ;)

I couldn't get any of them to work with a DVD source (a PowerBook
laptop running a DVD - that's all I have). In any case, it's more than
jitters at the top of the screen: neither horizontal or vertical sync.
work. They roll in both direction, at increasing or irregular rates,
and there is and increase/decrease in brightness.

I noticed on the two that don't work properly that the TDA1180P IC is
getting very warm - almost too hot to touch - while with the two that
work, they don't get very warm.

I think it's time to order some of those chips. Who would you suggest
trying? DigiKey?
 
Well, beware the picture tube. It's dangerous. If you can discharge the
anode contact, do so. after you remove the chassie, lay the set tube face
down and remove the bolts holding the tube in place and lift it out
carefully by it mounting brackets. Do not attempt to remove or care it by
the neck which is to thin. I've read where to way to de-vacuum a tube is
the strike the anode contact and drive it inside the tube. I wouldn't do
anything without having the tube covered with heavy material as protection.
How about a fish tank?
 
<spudnuty@lycos.com> wrote in message
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| Sometimes it's just a little glass nipple that sticks out the back of
| where the CRT plugs in. Those of us who have accidentally broken that
| little thing will never forget that sucking air sound that it makes and
| often an "Oohh sh--!!!!" is also heard.

Certainly a better sound than an implosion!

N
 
<<Can you program those buttons on the universal remote to do something
else? >>

No, those buttons are not programmable.

J.
 
On Fri, 24 Dec 2004 03:11:53 GMT, NSM <nowrite@to.me> wrote in
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"Nicolaas Hawkins" <grumpy@any.time> wrote in message
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| Big deal. It is no less wrong because of that.

PLONK!
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Thanks ... and up yours with a large pine cone - big end frst.
 
"NSM" <nowrite@to.me> wrote in message news:0_Myd.13615$nN6.6073@edtnps84...
spudnuty@lycos.com> wrote in message
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| Sometimes it's just a little glass nipple that sticks out the back of
| where the CRT plugs in. Those of us who have accidentally broken that
| little thing will never forget that sucking air sound that it makes and
| often an "Oohh sh--!!!!" is also heard.

Certainly a better sound than an implosion!
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Been there, done that, didn't quite get enough height on a toss into the
dumpster, my left ear was ringing for a good 30 minutes afterward. Still not
sure how I walked away unscathed. I *always* "let out" the vacuum first now.
 
Not practical. While you can certainly cut the neck off,
that doesnt give much access, and you've got the shadow
mask and phosphor that stops you seeing thru it.
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And the lead in the glass, that and the phosphor would kill the fish in no
time, though you could certainly make a piece of curved plexi (could even
shape it by laying it over the face of the tube and heating it until it
softens and forms to the same shape. Then just construct the rest of the
tank behind it.
 
"jeff" <jeff23news@optonline.net> wrote in message
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Can you program those buttons on the universal remote to do something
else?

No, those buttons are not programmable.

J.
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Hmm well if no other equipment uses them you can "lock out" buttons by
dissasembling the remote and sticking a piece of scotch tape over the pads
for the unwanted buttons. Completely reversible.

So strange that a single button can enter service mode, that's an accident
waiting to happen, usually you need to press a whole sequence to do that.
 
"Asimov" <Asimov@-removethis-bbs.juxtaposition.dynip.com> wrote in message
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| Indeed, according to electrical code if the wall receptacle has 2
| sockets and into each is plugged a 15 amp breaker extension then this
| adds up to 30 amperes and this circuit will require #10 AWG wiring in
| the walls.
|
| More likely the circuit uses #14 AWG wiring but this is only rated for
| 15 Amperes, #12 AWG will handle 20 Amperes, etc. So clearly the
| original writer's appartment situation may be quite unsafe even though
| each extension has a 15A breaker.

This is the UK. Cable sizes are quoted in square mm (probably 2.5 mm^2).
Plugs are the UK square pin style with fuses internally.

NM
 
"James Sweet" <jamessweet@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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| "NSM" <nowrite@to.me> wrote in message
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| > Certainly a better sound than an implosion!

| Been there, done that, didn't quite get enough height on a toss into the
| dumpster, my left ear was ringing for a good 30 minutes afterward. Still
not
| sure how I walked away unscathed. I *always* "let out" the vacuum first
now.

I recall a serviceman in Australia who was unable to convince the homeowners
to leave the room while he changed the tube. After he tripped over their dog
and imploded the tube they were convinced.

N
 
You would not live long in a TV shop Rod, because you *dont* know the proper
safety procedures concerning the handling of Cathode Ray Tubes.

( unless you enjoy being hit, or the trash man hit by 35,000 volts )

Just unpluging the set does not discharge it !
 
"NSM" <nowrite@to.me> wrote in message news:OCNyd.13621$nN6.1632@edtnps84...
"James Sweet" <jamessweet@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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| "NSM" <nowrite@to.me> wrote in message
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| > Certainly a better sound than an implosion!

| Been there, done that, didn't quite get enough height on a toss into the
| dumpster, my left ear was ringing for a good 30 minutes afterward. Still
not
| sure how I walked away unscathed. I *always* "let out" the vacuum first
now.

I recall a serviceman in Australia who was unable to convince the
homeowners
to leave the room while he changed the tube. After he tripped over their
dog
and imploded the tube they were convinced.

N
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The glass from an imploded picture tube, can penetrate a wood cabinet. You
can imagine what it could do to eyes, and body. Effectively, it is an
explosion, with shards of glass as shrapnel.
 
<<So strange that a single button can enter service mode, that's an accident
waiting to happen, usually you need to press a whole sequence to do that.>>

Agreed. It would seem that the engineers at Funai made a bad decision, and
it could cost them money if it causes a lot of people to call tech support
to ask about why the TV does this.

J.
 
NSM wrote:
spudnuty@lycos.com> wrote:
| Sometimes it's just a little glass nipple that sticks out the back of
| where the CRT plugs in. Those of us who have accidentally broken that
| little thing will never forget that sucking air sound that it makes and
| often an "Oohh sh--!!!!" is also heard.

Certainly a better sound than an implosion!
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The best way to appreciate an implosion is to toss the picture tube into
a large dumpster and run away as fast as you can before it hits the
bottom. The WHOOMP is most enjoyable.

--
Cheers, Bev
"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
"They redundantly repeated themselves over and over again
incessantly without end ad infinitum" -- ibid.
 
malcook@kc.rr.com wrote:
I just bought a used Sony DCR-TRV350 on ebay that has a problem.

When I put a tape in the camera and closed it, the display showed a
fast blinking "eject tape" symbol along with a "self diagnostic"
warning code of "C:32:xx". I now forget what the xx was, since the
manual instructs that for all C:32 codes, the code means:

Any suggestions would be very welcome. If there is a workaround or fix
that does not cost, I would pursue it. Otherwise, I guess I've got to
try and return it to the seller for a refund. Ouch.

Cheers,

Malcolm

Sounds like a mechanical malfunction such as a broken part or misaligned
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gears in the tape transport. If this item was described as new or
working correctly then you should seek a refund.
 
Seems doubtful that they would have bad
components, as they have very very little use and were stored away.

Some components certainly can go bad from lack of use and just being
stored away. Capacitors have been known to dry out. I would start
checking them.
 
"Tim Kett" <tim6kettring@e-garfield.com> wrote in message
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You would not live long in a TV shop Rod, because you *dont* know the
proper
safety procedures concerning the handling of Cathode Ray Tubes.

( unless you enjoy being hit, or the trash man hit by 35,000 volts )

Just unpluging the set does not discharge it !
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Usually does, but that's no reason not to discharge it manually to make
sure. Some old B&W monitors will store a charge for a surprising amount of
time, never seen a color one that even made a tick when discharging after it
had sat for 5-10 minutes though.
 
"Jumpster Jiver" <me@here.there> wrote in message
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|
| Seems doubtful that they would have bad
| components, as they have very very little use and were stored away.
|
| Some components certainly can go bad from lack of use and just being
| stored away. Capacitors have been known to dry out. I would start
| checking them.

I get the impression that these were from a surplus dealer - maybe pulls. I
wouldn't overlook drifting resistors either.

NM
 
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