This TV comes on with the top half of the picture showing only with retrace lines. Then the screen goes blue and the set shuts off
There is a problem with the vertical circuit. In many cases this is either poor solder connections or a defecitve vertical IC. If you can solder you should be able to fix this yourself. Please note that there are potentially dangerous high voltages present inside the set even when unplugged. Let me know if you wish to attempt the repair and I'll provide additional details and instructions.
Thanks,
Dan
Sorry about the delay, I've had csome connectivity issues. I am attempting to access the schematic as I write this. One thing to check is that there is a cap in the vertical circuit that is not located with the rest. I think it is around the jungle IC area. It should be marked with the same circuit designation as the rest of the vertical circuit parts though (eg IC3xx for the vertical IC, Cxxx for the cap).
Check that first. I'll add more in a bit.
Dan
I'm assuming that you tested the cap using an ESR meter. I would change the caps anyway. They may be failing under load. The ESR meter does not put that much of a load on the component. My connectivity should be back to normal tonight for access to the RCA stuff. Thanks for being patient. I'll try to loko at the schematic tonight.
Dan
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Hi Dan
Been in the business for 35 years. I have changed the vertical output IC and checked supply voltages and capacitors. Can't seem to locate a schematic for troubleshooting
Thanks Dan I found C303 near the Jungle I.C., but it teateds OK.
So far I have Changed out vertical output IC and have checked diodes and capcacitors for E.S.R. I have also checked gthe + and - power supplies they are OK. Seems RCA has really tken a nose dive as far as product support
Ron
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