[TV] Re: RCA DLP 50"

[ronan235@xxxxxxxxxxx]

watch pts   told me the same thing 
i sent in the magic focus box  
they charged full price 
box still didn't work 
then they said to send in complete chassis
yea rite
just a warning
ron


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-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Paul" <pktv@xxxxxxxxx> 

> 
> Thanks to everyone who responded to this. Five responses in just a days 
> time, compared to zero on my other list. Wow. 
> 
> Looks like I need to verify the integrity of my LVDS cable and connections, 
> then the light engine got the most votes. I called PTS to see what they 
> would do if I sent it in for repair, they jigged it up and it was fine, they 
> said $50 bench fee and shipping back to me. That's down right reasonable, 
> so that's probably what I'll do. I'll update the list when I get it fixed. 
> 
> Thanks again, y'all have a great Fourth ! 
> 
> Paul Kesterson, CET 
> Marshfield TV and Electronics 
> pktv@xxxxxxxxx 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Paul" 
> To: 
> Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 11:27 AM 
> Subject: [TV] RCA DLP 50" 
> 
> 
> > 
> > Hi techs, 
> > 
> > RCA DLP, HD50LPW164YX1 
> > 
> > Problem is solarization, or at least that's what I call it. It's the 
> > paint by numbers look, with all the wrong colors. All inputs are 
> > affected, 
> > and the OSD is bad too. Even when I pull up the service menu, the test 
> > patterns and the OSD are still bad. 
> > 
> > The video out of the Monitor Out from the DM3 module is good. Audio is 
> > good too, btw. I'm leaning toward the light engine since the test 
> > patterns 
> > are bad too, but I can't confirm where they originate, in the engine or 
> > DM3. 
> > 
> > I have the training manual and field guide, which have some pretty good 
> > info, especially about troubleshooting dead set condition, but I can't 
> > find 
> > anything referencing this situation, or even how to narrow it down to the 
> > DM3 or light engine. That's really all I want to do, is narrow it down to 
> > light engine or board (which one). 
> > 
> > If anyone can help I'd surely appreciate it, or a number to RCA tech 
> > line. The phone # I had on file is no good now. 
> > 
> > Paul Kesterson, CET 
> > Marshfield TV and Electronics 
> > pktv@xxxxxxxxx 
> > 
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