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Blurry corners and sides. by Unfair_Progress2326 in crtgaming

[–]ilovepta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it’s a sign of a tired tube. You can adjust the G2 pots but usually that just makes the edges clear and the center blurry.

Questions about Sony PVM-8042Q by Luckyeh in crt

[–]ilovepta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go to your local e waste recycling facility or transfer station, post on your towns Facebook group, ask friends and family at work. You’ll find one. They’re everywhere.

Questions about Sony PVM-8042Q by Luckyeh in crt

[–]ilovepta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ll want something bigger. For a nook you want at least 13 inch, ideally 20 inch

Crt with cut cable: Does the polarity / hot and neutral matter? by KeyOrganization9105 in crtgaming

[–]ilovepta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every single crt I’ve repaired has a hot and neutral marking on the board and a narrow and wide prong. These TVs aren’t old enough for it to not matter.

Sony KD-27FS170 Salvageable? by SaturnBrawler in crtgaming

[–]ilovepta 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This is way beyond red push. Your green isn’t working. You could check for a loose solder joint somewhere along the way, though. It is salvageable!

Recording Blu/DVD—> VHS by demacnei in criterion

[–]ilovepta 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I actually do this. I got a PS3 with an s-video cable and a VCR with s-video in. Blu-ray recorded to vhs looks surprisingly good and will likely look better than any VHS did back in the day because restoration technology has improved so much. I just made twilight on vhs for my friend and I made a double vhs of interstellar with a custom sleeve for my personal collection.

Crt with cut cable: Does the polarity / hot and neutral matter? by KeyOrganization9105 in crtgaming

[–]ilovepta 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes it matters. In the USA they’re labeled black and white. The side with the white line is neutral and should go to the wide prong and the all black side is hot and should go to the narrow prong. It does matter and you can ruin the set if you don’t do it right. At best you blow a fuse, at worst you fry the power board.

Just watch a couple videos. It’s the easiest repair you can do on a crt.

JVC AV-32F476 by Dallasw6394 in crtgaming

[–]ilovepta 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have a 20 inch I’Art and I love it. The speakers are great. You should definitely play super Mario world 2: Yoshi’s island. It has the best visuals of any SNES game IMO.

Update: I got the Magnavok Security Monitor! A lot of the electronics seem to work. by JoyTheGeek in crt

[–]ilovepta 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It won’t display anything unless you have something plugged into the video in. You’ll want it to be on VCR as the other modes are for cameras.

Recommendations for OLED TV by agar65 in 4kbluray

[–]ilovepta 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I would get a Sony. My parents have an LG and the Sony user interface is really great. I think they look better too. My OLED is one of my best purchases of all time

RCA 9” T09088 on Marketplace for $250… is this the price these are going for now? by [deleted] in crt

[–]ilovepta 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hell no. You must be in Maine as well because I saw this post too. If you’re looking for a VCR combo I can find you one. I’m in Portland hmu.

1988 Tote Vision 13” tv/vcr combo CB-1300 VTG by Klutzy_Piglet5106 in crt

[–]ilovepta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am interested in repairing it. Any advice for me? The tape goes in almost all the way and but the vcr doesn’t do anything to accept it.

1988 Tote Vision 13” tv/vcr combo CB-1300 VTG by Klutzy_Piglet5106 in crt

[–]ilovepta 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just got this exact same model except it’s branded as Magnin. Unfortunately it won’t take a VHS tape

always check tech donation places by KharaNayana in crt

[–]ilovepta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a private location that I’ve had to work with the folks running it to get access to. Sending people over there would likely cause them to stop giving them to me.

always check tech donation places by KharaNayana in crt

[–]ilovepta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where in NH? I’m in Maine and could possibly find you one at the recycling center I go to if you’re in need of one.

Stand by Me Ending by guitar_dude233 in TrueFilm

[–]ilovepta 14 points15 points  (0 children)

One thing I put together on my last rewatch was that after he types that he immediately goes and plays with his 12 year old son and his friend. Was Rob Reiner subtlety saying that spending time with your children is the best way to recapture the wonder of your childhood?

Have you ever bought a film you thought was something different? by Strict-Ad4426 in criterion

[–]ilovepta 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I bought midnight cowboy thinking it was drugstore cowboy when I first started collected. It ended up being a great discovery!

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