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Accyexplorer

05-08-2014 08:42

TV advice

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I've got a (Panasonic 34") TV that I use for my CCTV system, upto now, I've never had any problems with it (I've had it about 5yrs).
Lately, it seems to have acquired a distorted horizontal section across the top part of the screen.
Attachment 43262

I'm wondering if anyone has had this happen to them or if anyone has any advice/ideas on a cheap fix.

gpick24

05-08-2014 08:57

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Can`t tell from the pic, is it a lcd/plasma or an old type CRT. I`m guessing LCD/Plasma from it`s age, but the old CRT have some settings you could fiddle with (verticle/horizontal hold plus a few more I can`t remember), usually screw type things hidden somewhere around the back. Don`t think anyone fixes TV`s anymore, cheaper to chuck away and buy a new one.

RainbowSix

05-08-2014 12:18

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Is that with or without the CCTV input?
I.E. is it the TV on its own, whats it look like on normal telly or dvd input etc?

Accyexplorer

05-08-2014 13:45

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Originally Posted by gpick24 (Post 1112339)

I think it's a LCD as plasma's tend to be light and this thing is quite heavy.
I can't see any "screw type things" at the back,I'll probably get a new one if I can't fix it.

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Originally Posted by RainbowSix (Post 1112363)

Is that with or without the CCTV input?
I.E. is it the TV on its own, whats it look like on normal telly or dvd input etc?

It was without a signal, here's a clearer pic that may help.
Attachment 43279

gpick24

05-08-2014 13:57

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Originally Posted by Accyexplorer (Post 1112371)

I think it's a LCD as plasma's tend to be light and this thing is quite heavy.
I can't see any "screw type things" at the back,I'll probably get a new one if I can't fix it.

I think they are only on the really old kind, before LCD and plasma. Couldn`t tell from your pic what kind it was.

Accyexplorer

05-08-2014 14:32

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Originally Posted by gpick24 (Post 1112372)

I think they are only on the really old kind, before LCD and plasma. Couldn`t tell from your pic what kind it was.

Cheers g, I've got a friend coming round tonight to have a look.
To be honest, I think I'll just have to buy a new one, it's served its purpose :)
You can pick a decent one up for around £100 nowadays.

Gordon Booth

05-08-2014 14:34

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That's just what my old monitor did. Pressing the left hand side of the screen stopped it for a while so I guessed it was the screen connections on that side.
Anyway, using a computer leaning forward squeezing the screen with your left hand makes life difficult. Only answer- replace it.

Margaret Pilkington

05-08-2014 15:17

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Yes Jason....I think it needs skippin'
You could get a cheapish replacement on the Thursday Market.

Accyexplorer

06-08-2014 06:06

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Well it looks like it's going on the garden wall for the scrap man,my mate said it's well and truly goosed......I may have a look on the market Thursday but I prefer to buy electrical goods from shops (cash generator etc) :(

DtheP47

06-08-2014 10:03

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ebuyer got 39" Seiki on offer £179 down from £299 and free delivery AccyX

If you really need a big one for CCTV use?

Accyexplorer

06-08-2014 11:23

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Originally Posted by DtheP47 (Post 1112495)

ebuyer got 39" Seiki on offer £179 down from £299 and free delivery AccyX

If you really need a big one for CCTV use?

I'm not made of money D, I was thinking £100 maximum ;)

It needs to be a large screen though because there are 4cameras split on one screen and I can't see them on smaller screens.

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