Polaroid TLA-04011C 40 in. LCD TV - Page 2 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues
Picture is bigger than screen
There are two ways.Some models allow you to change the picture "format" through the main menu. You'll go to the menu, find the picture settings and one of them will be "mode" or "typo" or something like that which will have options like "Normal", "Full", "Cinema", "Auto" etc; some call it "zoom" since the picture is always made to fit into certain ratio, which is done by zooming it.Some models, however, do not have that ability in the main menu. I guess poor chinese manufacturers were so poor they could never afford to add the few extra bytes of code it takes to make it possible. Either that or the greedy capitalists (including the poor chinese manufacturers, which are a whole lot more capitalists than their western clients) did it on purpose so that one needs to buy original remote for something as simple.Anyway, if it's not accessible through the main menu then there is a special button on the remote - again called "zoom" or "pic mode" - which does just what you need.Finally, if you wantch HD channels that problem should not be present.Hope this helps...if it does, please leave a review for us on Google!
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10/9/2012 2:28:34 AM •
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FLASHING SCREEN
do you mean the scree is flickering, check for a loose or dry joint connector at the inverter board of back light.
9/19/2012 5:01:23 AM •
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Sound but no picture polaroid tlx03210b
Take a flash light and point it close to the screen . do you see a picture.
You have a bad back light or inverter the powers the back light. in any rate here the unit will need a repair shop because these are hard to get to you have to dig.
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10/13/2014 9:12:43 PM •
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I have a green line not in the center just right from the center what is the problem
Either a bad connection, issue with a digital board or worst is the display panel for the set--A shop needs open and examine. You could call the maker and see if a known issue in your set--bet they tell you take it to the service center-----not a do it yourself repair for most people.Only boards are sold and not individual parts for all these sets.
4/23/2012 4:05:56 PM •
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Loud popping noise
The 23" CRT set may have a high voltage breakdown in the flyback transformer or focus divider. Take the back off and operate the set in a dark room. Look for anything that has a blue glow around it or sparks flying when the pop occurs. I won't guarantee this will find your problem, but it is definitive if you see these!
I once had a set with these symptoms. I stopped the blue glow and arcing by covering the focus divider with epoxy. It worked for a couple of months before the divider literally broke apart.
3/4/2012 4:33:42 PM •
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Has power but will not turn on
Have someone who is familiar with electronics open it up and inspect the power supply board for bulging or leaking electrolytic capacitors. If found, replace them.
2/27/2012 1:19:49 AM •
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Donde puedo comprar un control
Ebay, www.replacementremotes.com www.partstore.comwww.shopjimmy.com/tvs/remote-controlsPor "universal" control remoto codigoshttp://www.polaroid-tv.com/polaroid-lcd-tv/codes/
12/10/2011 5:38:26 AM •
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My tv is basicly showing
It may be fault in the video section or even the panel itself. Neither is an inexpensive fix. You might check to see if it happens when you are using the set as a computer monitor. If it does recur, the issue is not a cost effective repair. If it does not recur when used as a monitor, the issue is related to the video processing section of the A&D board in most cases. The only thing to try initially is to open the middle back cover and expose the power board and the A&D board, and blow out any dust with something like a can of compressed air held at a distance until you can gauge at what distance you can just dislodge the dust without deforming anything. Just make sure the set is unplugged and you have contact on a conductive portion of the can and the metal frame of the TV at the same time to reduce static discharge issues. It does not eliminate the ESD issues so you do that at your own risk if you can see dust accumulation inside on the board. Though unlikely, I have seen dust accumulations on circuitry leading to erratic operation in other areas.
12/10/2011 4:38:00 AM •
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Polaroid 40 in lcd tv flickering when warmed up
If the set has several thousands of hours, the CCFL tubes are about due for replacement. Before you commit to that expense though, check the condition of the capacitors on the inverter board(s). If they are showing any signs of stress failure, replace them and try that for awhile. If they begin to fail within a year again, the tubes should be replaced with capacitors. You want to use high Ripple Current types, not general purpose types.
12/10/2011 4:22:29 AM •
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Polaroid TDA-03211C 32 inch flat screen i have
Check for 24 volts on the main power supply board at the paired multipin connectors. Black and Red wires. You only need to take one measurement as they all tie to the same track underneath. If you have 24 volts there, look at the inverter board. Check the 8 amp fuses near where the multiwire connector attaches to the inverter board. If they check okay, check the electrolytic capacitors. If they show any singof bulging, replace them with electrolytics capable of handling high ripple current. The ones from Radio Shack are a gamble only because of the way they source their parts- in general purpose applications, those are okay; inverters are not general purpose. If you do not have 24 volts, check the capacitors for bulging. Flip the board over and look for potentially faulty solder joints- many will look questionable- reflow them and add just a little solder for heat transfer.If the caps on the inverter failed and the set has several thousands of hours, you might consdier changing the CCFL lamps as well.
12/10/2011 4:17:17 AM •
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I have a polaroid 42 inch tv. The red light stays
Check Power Supply board first, and inverter board(s) second. If you see no bulging capacitors or significantly scorched areas on the board, take a look at the condition of the solder joints on the bottom of the board closely. It does not hurt to reflow those that look rough textured adding a little solder as an aid to heat tansfer. Also check the transformer's winding to header connections as well. The MSOFET's used are quite robust and one will partially test in circuit, and the easier to reach unit needs to be removed in order to test it.On the inverter board, check the fuses, about the sized of a puffed rice kernal and close in color too.Marked 8A, and check their solder joints. Also inspect capacitors for bulging. if one shows signs of failing- replace them all.
12/10/2011 4:06:18 AM •
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I have a Polaroid 40" model number TLA04011C. It is currently at a tv-repair shop and the technician informed me that the problem with the tv is a transformer on the power supply board is out and nee
ShopJimmy likely has the power supply board with the best price, otherwise discount-merchant.com.However I have one the I am currently looking at where the power supply board was the original issue, and after going over it throughly, the real problem was numerous bad solder joints from the factory. The silver solder is deceptive at times because a joint may look good or passable, but is actually faulty. More often what is seen is called " cold solder joints" where the solder crystalized upon cooling.Unless the transformer is actually visibly scorched, the transformer may just be suffering from bad solder joints on the PC board, or even on the wires where they attach on the header leads. (This by the way was the main problem on early Macintosh computers having a bad solder joint where the winding attached to the header lead, so this is nothing new) It does lead to an ugly repair in some cases, but once corrected, it is no longer something to worry about.If there happens to be a drilled circuit trace- that is probably a factory revision. Try it "as-is" and see if it comes to life.
12/10/2011 3:32:50 AM •
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Need screws for my television stand mount
Had same problem with Insignia TV--may be same size...#12 - 24 x 1/2" machine screws...found at Home Depot in bagged items (can't use longer because some of the holes don't go all the way thru)
11/1/2011 2:36:21 AM •
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I have a 40" polaroid
This is actually a bit of a tough one to answer. It really depends on just what the cause is of the flickering is. The flickering could be anything from just a poor signal or cable or connector to a board issue inside. I also don;t know what level of repairs you are comfortable doing etc.
Your real problem here is if it is inside the tv you probably have to send it off to a repair shop. Polaroid has had so many problems with these that they no longer support them. I have heard there was talk of a class action suit but couldn't provide any details on that as I just have no idea if it is true or not.
If you contact Polaroid you can see if they can provide you with contact information of a repair shop. Just go to http://store.polaroid.com/world_wide_contacts and click on support and then find your local contact numbers. Then they should be able to point you towards someone more local to you. You should be able to talk to them and they can talk to you and narrow down what the problem might be.
A word of caution here is to get a repair estimate first. This could be a minor thing or major but you can easily spend more money fixing this than you will just buying a new tv. Expensive repair parts, labour and shipping are all things to consider.
9/13/2011 2:58:35 AM •
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I lost my picture n all I see is a black screen.
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Is there is any light in the screen. If not, then Backlight inverter is faulty. All lcd tv have backlight to light the pixels. If you watch the screen very near then you will be able to see image on the screen. First of all check is there is any budged capacitors in the power supply. If there then replace it will solve the problem. If no then check the inverter board. Do on thing check the fuse in the inverter board. If the fuse is faulty then replace it. If the fuse blews again then the inverter board is short you have to replace invereter baord. It is not possible to repair the backlight inverter. You have to replace the board with a new one.Have added the picture of inverter board and budge capacitor for your reference. If you need any more assistance feel free to contact me by Fixya
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10/5/2011 5:55:56 AM •
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