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Posted by Deke on 09/29/18 11:37
"Larry LaMere" <ljlamere@acd.net> wrote in message
news:bmmns11r1uliu2h5gu2op57qfqpu844c6f@4ax.com...
> On Sun, 15 Jan 2006 13:04:19 -0600, "Deke" <no spam@today.com> wrote:
>
> >
> >"Larry LaMere" <ljlamere@acd.net> wrote in message
> >news:sa5is15tahb2np0keub5tt8nheei0p6c5v@4ax.com...
> >> I know it's a cheapie but even so it should work.
> >>
> >> When I try to record from a tape, a black box keeps popping up covering
> >the picture. At first I
> >> thought it was copy protection. ( The first tape I tried was The
Invisible
> >Ray starring Karlof and
> >> Lugosi). But it does it no matter what tape I'm recording or even just
> >watching. Even the ones taped
> >> off the TV.
> >>
> >> Is this a known issue with this machine? Is there a setting I might
have
> >got wrong in setup?
> >>
> >> Thanks for any replies.
> >>
> >>
> >This is called a "Text" box, and its usually associated with the closed
> >captioning function of the TV, but it may also be a feature of the closed
> >captioning function of the DVD or VCR. Check your menus on all machine
> >involved, closed captioning should be "off" or "None" on all of them.
This
> >problem can be duplicated on any TV which has built in multiple choice
> >closed captioning options. Its used to provide text (or at least it was
> >supposed to) to visually impaired viewers. I'll bet the box doesn't pop
up
> >immediately, but only after 2 or three seconds, as the TV searches for
text
> >data, which is non-existent.
> >Your Welcome.
> >
> >Peace
> >Deke
> >
> Thanks Deke, that sounds like it could be it. Of course when I went to
check, there was just a
> horizontal line across the tv screen ( yep she's dead) so it'll be a while
before I can check
> everything out. ( I just hope it ain't a sign from the LORD. )
>
>
No vertical deflection, caused by either failed component, or bad solder
joint. Get an estimate of repair, if the cost of a new set is less than
double the estimate, get a new TV. Or check into used sets. Or look in the
paper for personal auctions. I picked up a 4 year old 60" Pioneer big
screen for less than $500 once. Still watching it. If you have the time to
attend, personal estate auctions can be a treasure trove of very high
quality electronics at very low prices.
Good Luck
Deke
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