Toshiba TV29C90 problem; Image fades to black...

[Chaos Master]

Hey ~ (~@1.2)! You wrote in message <100820040253507765%~@1.2>, at group
sci.electronics.repair, on the date of Tue, 10 Aug 2004 02:53:50 -0400:

[to repair old VCR's].

Please don't top-post!

may be worth it especially since old enough vcrs dont respond to
macrovision and you can backup your store bought movies.

Exactly. I don't watch lots of movies (mainly do recordings from TV) so a new
VCR is no need for me.

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[James Sweet]

"Joe Bramblett, KD5NRH" <kd5nrh@yahoo.spam.com> wrote in message
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"Ray L. Volts" <raylvolts@SPAMRIDhotmail.com> wrote in
news:cfa592$2es@library2.airnews.net:

Isn't that the point? I doubt few pc users wish they could still only
store 1GB on their hard drive. I also believe most people will
appreciate the ability to cram 10 times the amount of data on a single
Blu-ray disc vs. a DVD disc.

It would be nice for HDD backups, but as it stands now, almost all of the
non-backup CDs I burn end up with 5-50MB on them, so unless the Blu-ray
recorder also burns relatively cheap CDRs, I'll still need my CDR drive.

Has anyone started a betting pool on how long it will take the Windows
install disc to expand to fill a double-layer Blu-ray disc?

Of course, it would be nice to take all the various driver and software
installers for all the hardware on this computer, along with the OS
installer and all the patches for everything, and burn them all to a
single
disc, but that won't be a nice enough feature to offset any cost over $200
for the drive. As it stands, I can probably stuff it all on a DVDR if I
pare it down to get rid of the product demos, the copy of Acrobat Reader
that darn near everything include, and other stuff I don't need...and get
a
DVD burner.

As it is, very little software is even on DVD's, gonna be a while before yet
a newer standard takes over there too.

 

[Sporkman]

Anybody been brave (or stupid) enough to actually install this?
Personally I'm not anxious to run into a Trojan, but I wouldn't mind a
free shoot'emup, if thats' what this really is.

'Sporky'

garycameron@hotmail.com wrote:

Quite simpily the best shootemup ever!
http://www.tomhayesproductions.com/xenon2.zip

 

[KevinR]

On Fri, 13 Aug 2004 15:26:36 -0400, Sporkman
<sporkedUNDERLINEagainMUNGE@bigfootDOT.com> wrote:

Anybody been brave (or stupid) enough to actually install this?
Personally I'm not anxious to run into a Trojan, but I wouldn't mind a
free shoot'emup, if thats' what this really is.

'Sporky'

garycameron@hotmail.com wrote:

Quite simpily the best shootemup ever!
http://www.tomhayesproductions.com/xenon2.zip

I hear someone else here abouts saying it was loaded with Adware.
Personally, I would never ever ever download anything promoted by
spamming it in a news group.

Get a Dreamcast off ebay and download Ikaruga from the torrent sites,
or the news groups. I built a VGA adapter for mine, now I run it on a
PC monitor. Ikaruga is the best shooter I have seen for a long time.
It's worth buying a dreamcast for this game alone.
But there is also Rez and F355 chalenge (an awsome racing simulator)
and many others, even Half-Life.

Alternatively, there is an emulator scene.
Xenon and Xenon2 were available on the Atari ST, AFAIK you can get an
emulator for that.

KevinR

 

[John Tserkezis]

Sporkman wrote:

Anybody been brave (or stupid) enough to actually install this?
Personally I'm not anxious to run into a Trojan,

It's a circa 1993 game, MSDOS based.

The "questionable" version appears identical except (of course) for the
executable, where it's now:

Smaller (27K verses the original 58K)
It's now called Xenon2setup.exe instead of the original Xenon2.exe.
It's now majically a win32 executable, where it used to be a DOS exe file.
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to work out it's a virus, trojan or both.

but I wouldn't mind a free shoot'emup, if thats' what this really is.

The official Xenon2 game can be download freely, (google xenon2 and you
should find at least a couple of sites that have it available for download).

Note that one site claims is a windows 95,98,2000,ME,XP game, but they're
wrong, it's very definitely a DOS game.
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[Herbert West]

On Fri, 13 Aug 2004 15:26:36 -0400, Sporkman
<sporkedUNDERLINEagainMUNGE@bigfootDOT.com> wrote:

Anybody been brave (or stupid) enough to actually install this?
Personally I'm not anxious to run into a Trojan, but I wouldn't mind a
free shoot'emup, if thats' what this really is.

'Sporky'

As yourself "Why would somebody repeatedly post something like this to
just about every newsgroup on Usenet, every one of which it is
off-topic?" "Why is it the ONLY file available at that URL and why
isn't there even a website at the URL?"

If that doesn't sound suspicious to you, you're probably already
infected with several viruses and trojans spread by "free" stuff
offered by using "social engineering" tactics of this sort.

garycameron@hotmail.com wrote:

Quite simpily the best shootemup ever!
http://www.tomhayesproductions.com/xenon2.zip

 

[Fred]

Have had this camera a long time but all of a sudden, it started giving me
the "battery empty" message right after I install 4 new batteries. It's not
the batteries -- I have tried 4 different NEW packs and same result with
each one. Nothing special happened the day it started -- I had taken about
100 photos with no problem, then when the batteries ran out, I put in 4 new
ones and got 2 photos before "battery empty" message came up. Same ever
since.

Wonder if anyone had this problem come up on this or a similar model?

Thanks!!
Fred

 

[al-Farrob]

Fred wrote:

I have a 730 and have never had that problem, though I have another Olympus,
the c-350 which always says battery is empty, but it goes on shooting
normally.

Have had this camera a long time but all of a sudden, it started giving me
the "battery empty" message right after I install 4 new batteries. It's
not the batteries -- I have tried 4 different NEW packs and same result
with
each one. Nothing special happened the day it started -- I had taken
about 100 photos with no problem, then when the batteries ran out, I put
in 4 new ones and got 2 photos before "battery empty" message came up.
Same ever since.

Wonder if anyone had this problem come up on this or a similar model?

Thanks!!
Fred

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[MarkC]

To simplify things why don't you forget about fixing the 'tuner' problem
& just use it as a monitor? You could patch a VCR (doesn't even have to
play) into the video & audio inputs & then use the VCR's tuner for
reception. Otherwise you are most likely going to spend alot of time & $
trying to restore it to 100%. If you have a digital cable box or
satellite receiver then use their direct line outs in the back. Also, in
trying to figure out what is causing the 'tuner' problem you may make
things worse & cause other problems.

 

[Ken Chandler]

Fred wrote:

Have had this camera a long time but all of a sudden, it started
giving me the "battery empty" message right after I install 4 new
batteries.

On the off chance you are not using "Heavy Duty" batteries instead of
Alkalines are you?

Wonder if anyone had this problem come up on this or a similar model?

Have seen this on many brands/models with "Heavy Duty" batts.

Regards, Ken

 

[Fred]

No, I'm always using alkaline. Thx though.

"Ken Chandler" <news(at)kenchandler_com> wrote in message
news:412077e3$0$8211$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au...

Fred wrote:
Have had this camera a long time but all of a sudden, it started
giving me the "battery empty" message right after I install 4 new
batteries.

On the off chance you are not using "Heavy Duty" batteries instead of
Alkalines are you?

Wonder if anyone had this problem come up on this or a similar model?

Have seen this on many brands/models with "Heavy Duty" batts.

Regards, Ken

 

[Mikey]

That's usually the VERY old pre-1980 VCRs that ignore macrovision.
Unlike later models from the mid-80's on up these machines are well
built intricate machines that may need many hours to perform a simple
repair. My VCR shop would get $300-$400 for a mechanical repair on one
of these $1500 machines back when they were new.

A child could stick a peanut-butter and jelly sandwich in the tape door
and we could fix it if the customer was willing to pay for our time.

Even changing a rubber belt or tire required removal of several layers
of mechanical parts held on by metal e-clips and various size screws and
springs.
Back then it took a very steady hand and careful work to repair some
problems.
Newer VCRs, if they are worth looking into have some of the following
problems for example...
Some Daewoo VCRs needed an Idler assembly changed within a year because
the thin plastic would warp from heat causing it to stick.
Several different brands have problems with tape-end sensors not working
because of inferior design - requiring a mod kit with new IR emitter and
sensors.
And some other models simply have many cheap plastic parts that break
even when the machine is NOT abused.

~ wrote:

may be worth it especially since old enough vcrs dont respond to
macrovision and you can backup your store bought movies.

 

[b]

~ <~@1.2> wrote in message news:<100820040253507765%~@1.2>...

may be worth it especially since old enough vcrs dont respond to
macrovision and you can backup your store bought movies.

True. In my experience, SAMSUNG SX-1230 or 1260 is immune. Also my
Hifi Panasonic nv-h70 suffered only slight macrovision interference

To get back to the original post question, I say that Yes, repair is
worth it if you have a bit of know-how yourself, and can get parts.
Since 99 percent of faults are caused by things like rubber belts and
rollers or bad capacitors in the power supply etc etc, then repair is
usually relatively cheap (the time involved varies depending on design
of the machine).

Hifi stereo machines of the early 90s are usually especially nice
machines to find, unless the heads are worn :-(

However, for many people a shop repair is probably not worth the
outlay nowadays. This means that in any city there is a load of junked
vcrs which have only small/ minor problems. I think this is very
wasteful and has grave environmantal consequences which will haunt us
in years to come. That said, I cant complain. I make a comfortable sum
each month reparing and selling on scrapped vcrs, mostly to friends
and acquaintances. I suppose that,in so doing, I also do my bit for
recycling ;-)
Glad to see others are doing the same and saving good equipment from
the landfill. B

 

b wrote:

~ <~@1.2> wrote in message news:<100820040253507765%~@1.2>...
may be worth it especially since old enough vcrs dont respond to
macrovision and you can backup your store bought movies.

True. In my experience, SAMSUNG SX-1230 or 1260 is immune. Also my
Hifi Panasonic nv-h70 suffered only slight macrovision interference

To get back to the original post question, I say that Yes, repair is
worth it if you have a bit of know-how yourself, and can get parts.
Since 99 percent of faults are caused by things like rubber belts and
rollers or bad capacitors in the power supply etc etc, then repair is
usually relatively cheap (the time involved varies depending on design
of the machine).

Hifi stereo machines of the early 90s are usually especially nice
machines to find, unless the heads are worn :-(

However, for many people a shop repair is probably not worth the
outlay nowadays. This means that in any city there is a load of junked
vcrs which have only small/ minor problems. I think this is very
wasteful and has grave environmantal consequences which will haunt us
in years to come. That said, I cant complain. I make a comfortable sum
each month reparing and selling on scrapped vcrs, mostly to friends
and acquaintances. I suppose that,in so doing, I also do my bit for
recycling ;-)
Glad to see others are doing the same and saving good equipment from
the landfill. B

Be a real hero and donate some of that stuff to schools or hospitals or
even just real poor folks.

LB

 

[Sam @ Digital City]

try using some NiMH rechargable batteries, if problem persists see
manufacturer

"Fred" <testing@testing1212mouse.com> wrote in message
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No, I'm always using alkaline. Thx though.

"Ken Chandler" <news(at)kenchandler_com> wrote in message
news:412077e3$0$8211$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au...
Fred wrote:
Have had this camera a long time but all of a sudden, it started
giving me the "battery empty" message right after I install 4 new
batteries.

On the off chance you are not using "Heavy Duty" batteries instead of
Alkalines are you?

Wonder if anyone had this problem come up on this or a similar model?

Have seen this on many brands/models with "Heavy Duty" batts.

Regards, Ken

 

[kosh]

"Fred" <testing@testing1212mouse.com> wrote in message
news:eURTc.13487$SC1.8077@nwrddc03.gnilink.net...

Have had this camera a long time but all of a sudden, it started giving me
the "battery empty" message right after I install 4 new batteries. It's
not
the batteries -- I have tried 4 different NEW packs and same result with
each one. Nothing special happened the day it started -- I had taken
about
100 photos with no problem, then when the batteries ran out, I put in 4
new
ones and got 2 photos before "battery empty" message came up. Same ever
since.

Wonder if anyone had this problem come up on this or a similar model?

Thanks!!
Fred

assuming they are rechargeables, this is a common sypton when there is short
in the camera.
take it to a tech, they will be able to tell you for sure.

kosh

 

[Michael A. Covington]

"kosh" <spam@bigpond.net.au> wrote in message
news:26DWc.4966$D7.217@news-server.bigpond.net.au...

assuming they are rechargeables, this is a common sypton when there is
short
in the camera.
take it to a tech, they will be able to tell you for sure.

This thread started out in the electronics repair newsgroup. He knows
Olympus can fix it, for a price about equal to a new camera. He's wondering
how an ordinary mortal, skilled in electronics, can fix it.

 

[Sofie]

the answer is NO.
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"kosh" <spam@bigpond.net.au> wrote in message
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assuming they are rechargeables, this is a common sypton when there is
short
in the camera.
take it to a tech, they will be able to tell you for sure.

This thread started out in the electronics repair newsgroup. He knows
Olympus can fix it, for a price about equal to a new camera. He's
wondering
how an ordinary mortal, skilled in electronics, can fix it.

 

[Darrell Larose]

Olympus will not sell repair parts for digital cameras to non-authorized
service shops.

"Sofie" <sofie@olypen.com> wrote in message
news:10in0pabfeh6d0c@corp.supernews.com...

the answer is NO.
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"Michael A. Covington" <look@ai.uga.edu.for.address> wrote in message
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"kosh" <spam@bigpond.net.au> wrote in message
news:26DWc.4966$D7.217@news-server.bigpond.net.au...

assuming they are rechargeables, this is a common sypton when there is
short
in the camera.
take it to a tech, they will be able to tell you for sure.

This thread started out in the electronics repair newsgroup. He knows
Olympus can fix it, for a price about equal to a new camera. He's
wondering
how an ordinary mortal, skilled in electronics, can fix it.

 

[Ken Weitzel]

Darrell Larose wrote:

Olympus will not sell repair parts for digital cameras to non-authorized
service shops.

Hi...

With all due respect Darrell; yes they will. Or they
will to me anyways.

That's assuming you're prepared and willing to pay
absolutely unbelievable prices for them.

Ken