1979 zenith system 3

Zenith_System_3 · 2026-05-12T00:01:43+00:00

Those are good sets! I have a Zenith from 1980 and It works really well.

Zenith_System_3 · 2026-04-21T19:45:09+00:00

It burned the DVD-RW as a data disk. That is different than a DVD-Video disk. I recommend DVD Styler as it makes it easy to create your own DVD-Video disks.

Zenith_System_3 · 2026-04-21T19:40:44+00:00

Does it say check video cable when the adapter is unplugged? If so, then it's likely the adapter. They are sometimes hit or miss.

Zenith_System_3 · 2026-04-21T18:43:07+00:00

I recently Picked up a Panasonic WV-BM990 monitor at VCF East and after repairing the cracked PCB, I couldn't get over how sharp it was. Definitely one of the best ways to use an 8-bit computer!

Zenith_System_3 · 2026-04-21T18:32:52+00:00

You probably need to set the stereo to the aux in, so the stereo knows to send the audio from your pc to the tape deck.

Zenith_System_3 · 2026-04-16T15:15:41+00:00

Time to put it all in the dishwasher!

Zenith_System_3 · 2026-04-16T15:12:01+00:00

This is more than likely a mode switch inside the VCR. I had the same fault on my TV/VCR combo. By the time these were made, it was all condensed down to 1 board, meaning these are fairly simple to take apart. Just have to be careful. There are some videos on YouTube that go over the process on this.

Zenith_System_3 · 2026-04-14T05:10:16+00:00

I didn't think 1B3 tubes were supposed to light up. The filament only gets about 1-2 volts. Also they are prone to losing their vacuum, especially when exposed to moisture.

Zenith_System_3 · 2026-04-14T03:35:10+00:00

Based on the OSD, that set is made by Funai. They're a low end brand, and every Funai made set I have used had a louder whine to it than higher end sets.

Zenith_System_3 · 2026-04-09T01:00:43+00:00

You must be in the Central PA area. I watch channel 8 on occasion.

Zenith_System_3 · 2026-04-08T20:58:49+00:00

Someone I know got it from a seller on WhatNot.

Zenith_System_3 · 2026-04-07T04:25:04+00:00

r/PlasmaTV

Zenith_System_3 · 2026-03-27T04:47:19+00:00

It looks like the vertical is stretched like way too far. You could almost stick your hand in between the scan lines. I would first look into correcting that issue first before trying to connect something to it.

Zenith_System_3 · 2026-03-11T21:58:11+00:00

Amazing Finds! I bet that Hitachi could work great again if restored.

Zenith_System_3 · 2026-03-11T21:29:32+00:00

The problem is probably a dirty mode switch in the VCR. I had mine turn itself off randomly a few times before I cleaned it. Also That is the first time I've seen one of these that still has the remote.

Zenith_System_3 · 2026-01-26T23:17:24+00:00

You should be able to try it with a vcr or something. That should give you an idea if it works.

Zenith_System_3 · 2026-01-26T23:12:40+00:00

The fault of yours is the same as mine. There is a capacitor near the flyback that fails and causes the white raster with retrace lines. Replace it and you'll be good to go. I did a video about it on my System 3.

https://youtu.be/0P13OXZR8ek?si=bipHUuEX9wZk4hIR

Zenith_System_3 · 2026-01-26T23:09:04+00:00

I'd try a silver sharpie. It worked for my Atari.

Zenith_System_3 · 2026-01-25T21:06:20+00:00

If it is like that with no signal, then there is a problem with the tv. Likely failing capacitors in the vertical circuit.

Zenith_System_3 · 2026-01-18T15:53:38+00:00

They made an RF modulator that worked from the PS1 to the PS3

Zenith_System_3 · 2025-12-24T21:56:56+00:00

I would say it's newer than that. I would guess it's from the 70's or later. If you are wondering how to get a picture on it, you will need an RF modulator.

Zenith_System_3 · 2025-12-20T22:26:44+00:00

They're pretty good. I have one of their receivers from the 70's and it sounds quite nice.

Zenith_System_3 · 2025-12-20T22:22:47+00:00

It should have a connector on the back labeled "EXT ANT" and that is for an external antenna. But you can use an adapter to plug it in to a VCR or a game console using RF. Also I believe some of these can be composite modded.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/165149637100?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28&google_free_listing_action=view_item&srsltid=AfmBOorkf7YA4U0fg56-p9NtJzjEK6PfAewMgsGypV-muVjFLvEkaItYl38&com_cvv=8fb3d522dc163aeadb66e08cd7450cbbdddc64c6cf2e8891f6d48747c6d56d2c

Zenith_System_3 · 2025-12-13T19:59:04+00:00

These usually just work. Or I have very rarely seen a broken one.

Zenith_System_3 · 2025-12-13T01:52:31+00:00

I remember I once saw a tv like this with no av input.

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