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October 16, 2006, 8:56 am

G'day everyone,
OK, first off I want to say that TVs really aren't my forte. For some
reason, I always end up getting 'bitten' and prefer to work on LV
appliances and PCs
A friend has asked me to have a look at his CTV (model above). I found the
service code for this model and when used, the following is displayed
(although the pincushioning is severe so that it is hard to read):
9866 SWID EM12A1-3-0
ERR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
??? 121 91 255 183 204 0 0 0
CLEAR ERRORS
OPTIONS
I'm guessing that the top line is something to with firmware and chassis ID?
The next line of zeros represent the different areas and the numbers below
the zeros indicate errors that are present.
The pincusioning starts from about 2 inches in from each of the top edges
and curves down (concave) to 6-8 inches in along the bottom edge of the
screen. The amount of pincushioning worsens slightly with time (heat?).
Some research has suggested to replace the SSB (Small Signal Board).
I would be very grateful for any advice on how to interpret the service
codes and an SSB replacement may cure the problem ... and ... how much the
SSB may cost (apparently the CTV is about 3-4 years old?)
Thanks in advance.
Cam

Re: Advice Please - Philips 29PT8419/79R CTV (EM1A Chassis) - Severe Pincushion
put finger to keyboard and composed:

Replacing the SSB would entail more adjustments, so your best option
is probably to have a go at repair.
See http://www.siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_101708/printArticle.html
"After fitting the exchange module (SSB), all the geometry and other
controls, plus various options, have to be reset. This all takes time
of course and is fiddly. The Service Alignment Mode, by the way, is
still accessed by keying in 062596 plus the OSD Index i+ button on the
remote."
Southside Electronics (http://sselectronics.com.au /) can supply
Philips spares.
Searching for "small signal board" produces 1 hit, p/n PCB43PP925/9,
which costs AU$603.46 (inc GST). I don't know if this is the correct
part, though.
Contact High Country Service Data (http://www.hcsd.com.au /) to rent or
buy a service manual.
- Franc Zabkar
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Re: Advice Please - Philips 29PT8419/79R CTV (EM1A Chassis) - Severe Pincushion
Thanks Frank.
I didn't even think to google the SSB for a price (kind of bizzare becasue
that's how I found out about the Service Alignment Mode in the first
place...from the Silicon Chip article you quoted!)
I have used High Country before. I was hoping someone could give me a remote
diagnosis and say "Oh yeah! I've had that fault. Replace C437...
Cheers,
Cam

Re: Advice Please - Philips 29PT8419/79R CTV (EM1A Chassis) - Severe Pincushion
On Wed, 18 Oct 2006 18:37:09 +1000, "news.internode.on.net"
<sally.telford> put finger to keyboard and composed:

I have absolutely no experience with this particular model, and I've
never seen the SSB, but I would think that the uP on that board is
probably OK, otherwise *all* the geometry settings would be out.
Instead I'd be looking for some passive component (R/L/C) or maybe a
transistor. Look for a coupling coil in the horizontal scan circuit
and work backwards from there.
- Franc Zabkar
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