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matthewst
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Aug 4, 2010, 5:41 PM

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RCA
p46810lv
ptk195aa

The picture is "bowed in" at the top and bottom, and the colors don't line up. We used to just turn it off and on again to fix the issue. That trick hasn't worked for some time now. I've done a bit of research and believe the problem is one of convergence. I have two questions:

1. Does my model of T.V. have a service mode?
Service Mode http://en.allexperts.com/...n-TV-Convergence.htm

2. If not, or if service mode does not help; Do I need to buy a convergence chip/circuit thing and have a friend swap it out or am I better off buying a complete convergence board?
2A. Part Numbers?

matthewst
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Aug 4, 2010, 5:42 PM

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Also, I tried the "Search" feature on this forum but kept getting an error.

jts1957
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Aug 4, 2010, 5:51 PM

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STK730-130
See:
http://www.tv-forums.com/...string=ptk195;#55601

Same/similar has been asked/answered quite a few times in the past...
People should really learn how to USE their search & edit functions! Shocked

112 results when "PTK195" is search string.

Stay out of service menu!

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matthewst
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Aug 4, 2010, 6:02 PM

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Thanks for the reply! So if I'm understanding correctly I will need to purchase 2 STK392-040's if I can't fix my issue via "service mode". Is that right?

jts1957
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Aug 4, 2010, 6:09 PM

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People really should learn how to read the thread (and any links contained therein) they are directed to. Doing so should clear up.

Edit: I just re-skimmed through them. Reading both WILL answer ALL your questions.

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matthewst
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Aug 4, 2010, 6:32 PM

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I apologize for my noobness. I am just triple checking everything cause money is a little tight right now (school clothes) and T.V. repair is brand new to me. Thanks again.

matthewst
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Aug 4, 2010, 6:52 PM

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That's what I get for speed reading. One STK730-130 should do nicely. Wink

Thanks.

matthewst
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Aug 6, 2010, 2:16 PM

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Okay, so my T.V. does in face have that hidden menu. I accessed it and changed some of the settings. Specifically P4-P7. It didn't help. so I exited the menu and turned the T.V. off. Now (when powered on) I have sound but no picture what so ever. How do I get back to factory defaults or will the new STK reset everthing?

Ron.M
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Aug 6, 2010, 6:10 PM

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matthewst;.....

WHAT part of this did you NOT understand ?????
From jts1957;=>...

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Stay out of service menu!

You now ,more than likely , have a 46" paperweight OR a 46" doorstop.....
If you come here for advice & help , why not LISTEN to & FOLLOW the advice that the experienced techs here give you for FREE !!!!....
If you don't & you turn what could have been a good TV into junk by NOT doing as we say , then you DESERVE what you get as an end result.... Mad