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Re: Double check your red component lead and TV input socket on the TV

Posted by John C. - Aussie (A) on May 12, 2002 at 23:23:07

In Reply to: Re: Double check your red component lead and TV input socket on the TV posted by dormant on May 12, 2002 at 06:48:23:

Sorry to be so long getting back to you but I've been away most of the day.

Yes, I would take the back off (PLEASE make sure it is unplugged from the power) and have a look. The RCA socket might even need replacing. If you cannot see anything amiss then try to trace the lead to a board to see if you can locate a break. If not it might be an IC or some other component gone elsewhere.

You then have a choice -

1. Ignore the component input and only use the s-video

2. Take it to a competent technician. Ask around and double check on that one, particularly about SONY repair agents in your area. They might look like costing you more but ultimately might not if they are familiar with the product.

The composite input is the lowliest of the video lines and has a mix of all 3 colours. Generally not as good as s-video but a bit simpler. Most VCRs only have composite video out - the single RCA socket labelled "video in" or "video out". Most DVD players also have a composite video out.

Good luck

John

Peace at AA

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