My Curtis Mathes console set failed recently with no sound, no picture. Would like to get it repaired, would pay $200 for the repair, not sure it can be done for that. It is a nice console set which I bought new in 1985 (sentimental value). Can you advise?
Here is the data:
Curtis Mathes console - manufactured May 1985. Model No. K2650RC Chassis No. C87-3 Serial No. 05407371
Symptoms:
- No picture, no sound; both failed at same instant.
- There is a separate (not on-screen) clock/channel number display; this display is lit and can be set with usual controls. Obviously the set is getting power.
- Power off/on still has the normal audible 'click' at back of set.
- Set has video/audio in jacks at back: also no picture & no sound with external DVD in (set has video/TV switch on front panel).
- Remote still works (to change channel number).
Other info:
- I removed back cover and see two fuses; both look ok (i.e., fuse element looks straight and normal).
- Fuse i.d.'s on circuit board:
- F01 125 V 1.25 amp - F601 125 V 4 amp