The horizontal size can't be adjusted on most RCA 27" TVs. You'll have to live with the horizontal overs canning. You probably could modify it, but it would be easier and cheaper in the long run to replace it with a better set. For example, all Sony 27" TVs from the early 90's on have a horizontal size adjustment. Andy Cuffe
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What rant? My set doesn't need a pro. I don't need an Apex. And this thread doesn't need you.
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A problem with the "take it to a pro" refrain that we hear constantly from a few on this group is that there are a relatively few "pros" in any given market. Additionally, from the descriptions it is pretty obvious that there is nothing wrong with your set and any "pro" would not be interested in modifying the circuit to get a few percent of overscan out of it.
There are lots of consumers that want to better understand and want to be able to tweak their products. There is nothing wrong with this. As I have cautioned, one should not undertake design changes without understanding the circuit and the potential consequences fully, but I can certainly understand the desire to squeeze the best performance out of a product. A lot of techs obviously do not, as evidenced by the poor performance that follows many service events.
The fact is that there are lots of really half-assed "pros" out there who do not understand the market that they pretend to serve and do a lousy job on many of the products that they service. Being good with the electronics is one skill. Understanding the client is another. Some techs are good at one or the other. Some are lousy at both.
That said, I would recommend that you develop a relationship with the best of the service pros in your area. Chances are that there is someone who stands out. You will likely get more attention and help when you have a question. Had one of my regular clients asked me to borrow a manual to tweak his set I would be more than happy to loan them to him and would give him reasonable cautions about screwing something up.
Leonard
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