Sharp 32" Widescreen CRT problems

gazzatins · 14-01-2007, 20:45

Hi there can anyone help?

I have a three year old Sharp 32" widescreen CRT TV. If I put the picture in to 4:3 mode the top of the picture is squashed (like the sides are being pushed together - height wise its fine) but the bottom of the picture is ok. However if I switch it to any of the widescreen modes (zoom, 14:9, Cinema, 16:9) the picture is perfect. OK. I could always watch TV in 16:9 mode but if the programme is in 4:3 mode I want to watch it in its correct ratio and not 16:9.

Is my TV not worth repairing or it is a small fix?

Thanks

iDan · 14-01-2007, 22:05

Has it always been like that? Sounds like a weird fault to be honest.

Nigel Goodwin · 14-01-2007, 22:06

It 'might' just need adjusting, but Sharp TV's are prone to various pincushion faults like this - often requiring various components replacing.

flicker · 15-01-2007, 20:28

I've got a similar problem, and was about to post on here to see if anyone thinks my tv is on the way out. I have a 26" widescreen tv, connected to Sky+Box on 16:9 setting. I have a second tv connected via a cable to 4:3 setting on the Sky set up section. All has been fine until the last week, but now occasionally, my picture is going like an hour-glass, ie the top and bottom of the picture shrink a bit, but the centre goes down to about half the width sort of like this ) ( It clears after about 3 or 4 minutes, and then may not do it again till the next day. Any suggestions please?

Nigel Goodwin · 16-01-2007, 00:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by flicker

Any suggestions please?

I suggest you try mentioning what make and model it is?. But sounds like a dry joint?.

flicker · 16-01-2007, 10:22

I didn't bother mentioning it, because nobody will have heard of it anyway, it was an offer tv in the days before Morrisons took over Safeway, its probably 4 years now and was the first sub £200 widescreen at the time, its called Naiko, and is so obscure that there has never been a Sky code for it that will operate the remote. I don't know the model number, its probably on the back somewhere but way too heavy for me to ever move again, I will have to get help to shift it if and when I get rid.

Thanks for the suggestion anyway.

iDan · 16-01-2007, 10:34

Naiko are simply a brand name, the TV will be made by another company, possibly Vestel or Beko, try all the Alba/Bush/Goodmans/Matsui/Beko etc Sky codes and i'm sure you'll get one to work.

gazzatins · 20-01-2007, 18:01

OK regarding my previous post about my Sharpe TV. The model number is 32LW92H. CLlick these links to see what the problem is:

Squash problem:
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...s/Picture1.jpg

Normal Zoom mode:
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...s/Picture2.jpg

Please can anyone help. Is this a cheap fix or time for a new tv?

thanks

Nigel Goodwin · 20-01-2007, 21:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by gazzatins

OK regarding my previous post about my Sharpe TV. The model number is 32LW92H. CLlick these links to see what the problem is:

Squash problem:
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...s/Picture1.jpg

Normal Zoom mode:
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...s/Picture2.jpg

Please can anyone help. Is this a cheap fix or time for a new tv?

Like i said above, it's a common fault - finding someone who's prepared to look at a Sharp TV isn't so easy though!. As I said in my previous post, it's likely that multiple components require replacing - the original fault is almost certainly caused by a dry joint on a capacitor though (C617 if I recall correctly?).

gazzatins · 21-01-2007, 16:50

Oh dear sounds like I made a bad choice buying the Sharp Brand. Are they really that bad.

OK maybe you can suggest a good brand cheap <£600 LCD 32" HD flat panel (with PC input)?

Thanks

Nigel Goodwin · 21-01-2007, 21:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by gazzatins

Oh dear sounds like I made a bad choice buying the Sharp Brand. Are they really that bad.

Sharp CRT sets have been hated by the TV trade for ten years or so, which was when they made their last decent one!.

The LCD's have been pretty good though!.

gazzatins · 24-01-2007, 19:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

Sharp CRT sets have been hated by the TV trade for ten years or so, which was when they made their last decent one!.

The LCD's have been pretty good though!.

Hi Nigel, thanks for replying. Do you have any thoughts or comments on the Wharfedale LCD3210HDAF 32in HD Ready Digital LCD TV as sold in Argos at £499.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...Wharfedale.htm

You seem to be a guy who knows whats he's talking about and I would appreciate your advice.

Thank you

Nigel Goodwin · 24-01-2007, 19:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by gazzatins

Hi Nigel, thanks for replying. Do you have any thoughts or comments on the Wharfedale LCD3210HDAF 32in HD Ready Digital LCD TV as sold in Argos at £499.

Wharfdale is just a badge really, they buy in cheap sets and badge them - so they will just be cheap sets like Bush, Goodmans etc.

At one time the Euronics buying group had exclusive rights to Wharfdale TV's - and we were forced to take some because members weren't buying them - they were the same AK45 chassis as most of the other cheap crap about.

Really I would advise comparing them to a better brand, side by side on the same picture - I suspect you will be staggered by the difference!.

14-01-2007, 20:45	#1
gazzatins Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 16	Sharp 32" Widescreen CRT problems Hi there can anyone help? I have a three year old Sharp 32" widescreen CRT TV. If I put the picture in to 4:3 mode the top of the picture is squashed (like the sides are being pushed together - height wise its fine) but the bottom of the picture is ok. However if I switch it to any of the widescreen modes (zoom, 14:9, Cinema, 16:9) the picture is perfect. OK. I could always watch TV in 16:9 mode but if the programme is in 4:3 mode I want to watch it in its correct ratio and not 16:9. Is my TV not worth repairing or it is a small fix? Thanks Last edited by gazzatins : 14-01-2007 at 20:48.

20-01-2007, 18:01	#8
gazzatins Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 16	My Sarpe 32LW92H OK regarding my previous post about my Sharpe TV. The model number is 32LW92H. CLlick these links to see what the problem is: Squash problem: http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...s/Picture1.jpg Normal Zoom mode: http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...s/Picture2.jpg Please can anyone help. Is this a cheap fix or time for a new tv? thanks

21-01-2007, 16:50	#10
gazzatins Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 16	Sharp that bad Oh dear sounds like I made a bad choice buying the Sharp Brand. Are they really that bad. OK maybe you can suggest a good brand cheap <£600 LCD 32" HD flat panel (with PC input)? Thanks

24-01-2007, 19:12	#12
gazzatins Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 16	Warfdale LCD? Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin Sharp CRT sets have been hated by the TV trade for ten years or so, which was when they made their last decent one!. The LCD's have been pretty good though!. Hi Nigel, thanks for replying. Do you have any thoughts or comments on the Wharfedale LCD3210HDAF 32in HD Ready Digital LCD TV as sold in Argos at £499. http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...Wharfedale.htm You seem to be a guy who knows whats he's talking about and I would appreciate your advice. Thank you

14-01-2007, 22:05	#2
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,812	Has it always been like that? Sounds like a weird fault to be honest.

14-01-2007, 22:06	#3
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	It 'might' just need adjusting, but Sharp TV's are prone to various pincushion faults like this - often requiring various components replacing.

15-01-2007, 20:28	#4
flicker Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: West Wales Posts: 14,065	I've got a similar problem, and was about to post on here to see if anyone thinks my tv is on the way out. I have a 26" widescreen tv, connected to Sky+Box on 16:9 setting. I have a second tv connected via a cable to 4:3 setting on the Sky set up section. All has been fine until the last week, but now occasionally, my picture is going like an hour-glass, ie the top and bottom of the picture shrink a bit, but the centre goes down to about half the width sort of like this ) ( It clears after about 3 or 4 minutes, and then may not do it again till the next day. Any suggestions please?

16-01-2007, 00:07	#5
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by flicker Any suggestions please? I suggest you try mentioning what make and model it is?. But sounds like a dry joint?.

16-01-2007, 10:22	#6
flicker Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: West Wales Posts: 14,065	I didn't bother mentioning it, because nobody will have heard of it anyway, it was an offer tv in the days before Morrisons took over Safeway, its probably 4 years now and was the first sub £200 widescreen at the time, its called Naiko, and is so obscure that there has never been a Sky code for it that will operate the remote. I don't know the model number, its probably on the back somewhere but way too heavy for me to ever move again, I will have to get help to shift it if and when I get rid. Thanks for the suggestion anyway.

16-01-2007, 10:34	#7
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,812	Naiko are simply a brand name, the TV will be made by another company, possibly Vestel or Beko, try all the Alba/Bush/Goodmans/Matsui/Beko etc Sky codes and i'm sure you'll get one to work.

20-01-2007, 21:03	#9
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by gazzatins OK regarding my previous post about my Sharpe TV. The model number is 32LW92H. CLlick these links to see what the problem is: Squash problem: http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...s/Picture1.jpg Normal Zoom mode: http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...s/Picture2.jpg Please can anyone help. Is this a cheap fix or time for a new tv? Like i said above, it's a common fault - finding someone who's prepared to look at a Sharp TV isn't so easy though!. As I said in my previous post, it's likely that multiple components require replacing - the original fault is almost certainly caused by a dry joint on a capacitor though (C617 if I recall correctly?).

21-01-2007, 21:48	#11
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by gazzatins Oh dear sounds like I made a bad choice buying the Sharp Brand. Are they really that bad. Sharp CRT sets have been hated by the TV trade for ten years or so, which was when they made their last decent one!. The LCD's have been pretty good though!.

24-01-2007, 19:17	#13
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by gazzatins Hi Nigel, thanks for replying. Do you have any thoughts or comments on the Wharfedale LCD3210HDAF 32in HD Ready Digital LCD TV as sold in Argos at £499. Wharfdale is just a badge really, they buy in cheap sets and badge them - so they will just be cheap sets like Bush, Goodmans etc. At one time the Euronics buying group had exclusive rights to Wharfdale TV's - and we were forced to take some because members weren't buying them - they were the same AK45 chassis as most of the other cheap crap about. Really I would advise comparing them to a better brand, side by side on the same picture - I suspect you will be staggered by the difference!.

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