TV advice

Accyexplorer · 05-08-2014, 08:42

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.
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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

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

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

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.

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

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.
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gpick24 · 05-08-2014, 13:57

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Originally Posted by Accyexplorer

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

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

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

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

Accyexplorer · 06-08-2014, 06:06

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

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

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.