Posted by Larry LaMere on 01/10/02 11:37

On Mon, 16 Jan 2006 13:23:38 -0600, "Deke" <no spam@today.com> wrote:

>
>"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
>
Hey again Deke, yup that was it. Evidently the old TV had the closed captioning turned on. Now the
only problem is a bright flash that seems to occur randomly but more often with a movie that's in
color.

I'm going to hook up a different VCR to see if that's the problem.

Thanks

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