MichaelD
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Hello,
I have frequented this board for the past couple of months, mostly as a lurker. I recently purchased the 36FV26 and noticed that it had the blue tint in the lower right and upper right hand corners. Also, on a white screen, you could see the blue tint and a yellow band about 6 inches wide running down the right side of the screen. I call A-1, who I purchased it from, and they sent out a Sony tech. Both A-1 and the tech said it was a degaussing problem, and that they could fix it. They crack the case open, screw around with it, then come to the conclusion that the picture tube is cracked.
They say they have to order a new tube, on a two week old tv. I said that is unacceptable, and that I want a brand new tv. A-1 said that wasn't their policy, I told them they better make it their policy or I'll return the tv and go somewhere else. So they agree to bring me a new tv, which should be arriving tomorrow. My question is if I have the same problem, what other tv out there can I get that is comparable both price wise and quality size. I could venture into RPTV land, but I would prefer to stay with Sony since I am financing it on their card for 12 months no interest deal. I also want to stay in the 4:3 aspect ratio because 90% of my wife and my viewing is on cable tv.
Thanks,
Mike
I have frequented this board for the past couple of months, mostly as a lurker. I recently purchased the 36FV26 and noticed that it had the blue tint in the lower right and upper right hand corners. Also, on a white screen, you could see the blue tint and a yellow band about 6 inches wide running down the right side of the screen. I call A-1, who I purchased it from, and they sent out a Sony tech. Both A-1 and the tech said it was a degaussing problem, and that they could fix it. They crack the case open, screw around with it, then come to the conclusion that the picture tube is cracked.
They say they have to order a new tube, on a two week old tv. I said that is unacceptable, and that I want a brand new tv. A-1 said that wasn't their policy, I told them they better make it their policy or I'll return the tv and go somewhere else. So they agree to bring me a new tv, which should be arriving tomorrow. My question is if I have the same problem, what other tv out there can I get that is comparable both price wise and quality size. I could venture into RPTV land, but I would prefer to stay with Sony since I am financing it on their card for 12 months no interest deal. I also want to stay in the 4:3 aspect ratio because 90% of my wife and my viewing is on cable tv.
Thanks,
Mike
But I'm experiencing the same yellow-band problem with my Wega as well. Can't say I've noticed any blue-tinting, but the yellow is definitely there. In fact, I hadn't really noticed it much until recently, when I purchashed a couple of Criterion BW Kurosawa discs for my collection. When a colour image is on the screen, it doesn't really appear, but w/ b&w it's VERY apparent, almost to the point where it's distracting. Now the TV is still under warranty, so do you guys recommend that I contact the retailer I purchased the set from and have them look at it, or am I pretty much forced to live with the defect? Other than this (and the uneven brightness from left to right, which is much less noticeable), I'm very happy with the set. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanx in advance!
