weird spots on corner of tated tv

malcolm · Post by **malcolm** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 11:49 pm

So I finally got hold of 32 inch sony crt today for the sole purpose of turning it on its side and playing Under Defeat. Well how do I get rid of the discoloration in the conrners? My pc monitors have built in deguassing features, so how does one fix this problem? Is there a solution? Help me please I'm dying inside.

EOJ · Post by **EOJ** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 11:57 pm

Put it in TATE position, and try unplugging it for 5 minutes, then plug it in but wait another 5 min, then turn it on. I had the same problem with my recently purchased 20" Samsung flat screen CRT, and this did the trick. Also, always unplug the TV when not in use.

malcolm · Post by **malcolm** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 12:24 am

Thanks, I'll give it a try.

D · Post by D » Mon Jun 12, 2006 2:36 pm

First get the picture back to normal then do it like this.
Unplug the set (or power off, not in
Then let it just sit in that position first for 5 minutes, let it cool off, so to say, then after those 5 min, rotate in turn it on, once rotated you don't have to wait to turn it on.
So to sum it all up: wait before you turn.

malcolm · Post by **malcolm** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 1:03 am

F..k it doesn't work. I've tried everything that has been suggested but to no avail. I guess the tv is too old or has too much burn in perhaps?

GaijinPunch · Post by **GaijinPunch** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 1:12 am

Is it a Trinitron? I thought those were perfect for flipping on their side.

malcolm · Post by **malcolm** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 1:34 am

Yes it is.

If anyone needs me I'll be drinking rat poison.

oxtsu · Post by **oxtsu** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 1:35 am

A recent thread on this topic:
http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?t=8867

http://www.anatekcorp.com/degaussi.htm

http://arcadecontrols.com/files/Miscell ... crtfaq.htm
specifically:
http://arcadecontrols.com/files/Miscell ... htm#crtmdg

malcolm · Post by **malcolm** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 1:43 am

I tries D's advice but that didn't work at all. Perhaps if I keep it rotated and just cycle it every hour or so it may work, There has to be a way because everyone seems to have luck except I.

D · Post by D » Thu Jun 22, 2006 8:54 am

Look for any magnetism that could be causing it.
Perhaps it's some speakers somewhere or even the speakers in the set itself?
Really weird, so what you're saying is that in the normal position the screen is always correct and when rotated, the screen has distorted colors.
Perhaps you could read the tips on my site.
I wish me and the TATE boys could go to your house and pimp your tv.
That would be very rewarding.
Please explain in great detail exactly what you are doing without skipping any details and leave the rat poison drinking out of it, maybe we can find out what step is overlooked? But the whole coloration might have something to do with magnetism

oxtsu · Post by **oxtsu** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 11:56 am

Did you read the thread/articles I linked to there (wtf)? Breakdown:

All TVs have degausse coils inside to fix such problems that you are experiencing due to earth's magnetic field (if it's due to some other magnet source like a speaker close to the set, that's another matter). This is why you should try the unplugging/extended power off thing first, as it will be sure to activate the degausse coil. However, these internal coils are not super strong and degrade over time/with usage, and particularly on larger monitors, will be more likely to get stuck with some bad magnetism (discolouration spots) if the orientation is fucked with, etc. The sure shot (9/10) fix to this problem is to use an EXTERNAL degausse coil/wand, which are many times more powerful than the one in your TV. If you took your discoloured set to a TV repair shop, he would use one of these, but probably charge you more for the labor than it would to buy a degausse wand yourself.

Sincerely, good luck. Hope you get it fixed.

Ganelon · Post by **Ganelon** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 3:13 pm

Ahh, this problem seems to be affecting my TV too (and ironically, not the one I tate). Good advice.

malcolm · Post by **malcolm** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 3:33 pm

Thanks everybody but I think it might be the speakers inside the tv itself, so I'm going to yank them out and see what happens. I have 4 monitors which tate just fine, anywhere in the house, so I don't think location is the issue.
I'll keep you informed of my progress.