I'm just starting out in learning how to repair vintage TVs and radios. My era of interest is mainly 1960s - 1990s, and I have to say that this looks like one of my favourite TVs. :)
Would you recommend one as a first-time repair job?
@cube1024 Hello cube, I was in the televisionstandard service procedures you have to touch and feel most safe components in a television receiver. This type of TV is relatively safe to service unlike the 1946 9" Pye I restored in another posting that uses a dangerous high voltage system. Thanks for your concern. J.
@cube1024 Hello cube, I was in the television service trade for over 40 years. During standard service procedures you have to touch and feel most safe components in a television receiver. It's all down to experienc e as in any job. This type of TV is relatively safe to service unlike the 1946 9" Pye I restored in another posting that uses a dangerous high voltage system. Thanks for your concern. J.
@Feisty1967 The AURORA standards converter has test card 'C' flashed into it's memory. In fact it can be easily replaced with any still image if desired. When the AURORA senses that there is no video input such as from a DVD player, Digibox, Camera or VCR it automatically switches to the stored image mode, in my case, test card C.
I actually work part-time in an electronics repair shop, most of the time I have to deal with Plasma TV's that have the BBC logo burned into the screen or car CD players that have a jammed drive, but I repair vintage stuff as a hobby.
That workbench is now installed in my vintage workshop built in 2002 the year I semi retired. It did the best part of 40 years service in my service dept in London and yes that 13 amp socket is certainly worn together with all the other odd types mounted on the back panel! [we used to have around 10 different socket types in the U.K.] J.
I have an old Commodore 64 monitor that I use as a TV but the main filter cap is dry and you will see faint lines across the screen at slight angles like this:
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It is a very slow appearance. It takes a couple of seconds for it to crawl up the screen. Maybe it isn't the main filter cap due to the freq but that is my guess.
I doubt its the filter cap. Probably a cap dried up in the sets power supply. Its a common fault with modern equipment. The 405 line tv system was the first regular TV service in the World. Opened Nov 1936 closed Feb 1985. Excellent quality. Missed by us vintage boys!
Thanks for the comment VHF, I will attempt to do another one soon showing even better detail now that I have mastered the camcorder. Glad you found it of interest. Regards, John.
Very neat, beautiful set. Thank you for the great open-back demonstration and narration. I've never had a chance to see a British TV set in this detail (I'm on the 525-line side of thew pond).
I thought that was John. I love your set. I have a BT303 which I beleive to be the fringe version. I may have to have a look at that sometime. From memory I think it had an o/c mains dropper section. Great video, lets see some more of your tv's. How about the 516T.
Your very welcome Sefton! The Sony 1400 is one of the more reliable Sony sets. Usual faults are the mains switch and a few nasty dry joints on the colour decoder board. Other than that you can get a power supply 'blow up' but that's rare. The tubes tend to be a bit off colour these days. Thanks for comment. I have a lot of T.V.'s to post! Jim.
Lovely old set. Nicely explained.
wisteela 1 month ago
I'm just starting out in learning how to repair vintage TVs and radios. My era of interest is mainly 1960s - 1990s, and I have to say that this looks like one of my favourite TVs. :)
Would you recommend one as a first-time repair job?
AidanLunn 7 months ago
@G1DRP It is toughened glass similar to the type that was used in car windscreens and still used for side windows today.. J.
vinylseat 10 months ago
Isn't it a bit dangerous touching the inside parts like that with the tv set on?
cube1024 11 months ago
@cube1024 Hello cube, I was in the televisionstandard service procedures you have to touch and feel most safe components in a television receiver. This type of TV is relatively safe to service unlike the 1946 9" Pye I restored in another posting that uses a dangerous high voltage system. Thanks for your concern. J.
vinylseat 11 months ago
@cube1024 Hello cube, I was in the television service trade for over 40 years. During standard service procedures you have to touch and feel most safe components in a television receiver. It's all down to experienc e as in any job. This type of TV is relatively safe to service unlike the 1946 9" Pye I restored in another posting that uses a dangerous high voltage system. Thanks for your concern. J.
vinylseat 11 months ago
How do you get the testcard C on it, when it;s operating in the modern era?
Feisty1967 1 year ago
@Feisty1967 The AURORA standards converter has test card 'C' flashed into it's memory. In fact it can be easily replaced with any still image if desired. When the AURORA senses that there is no video input such as from a DVD player, Digibox, Camera or VCR it automatically switches to the stored image mode, in my case, test card C.
vinylseat 1 year ago
Eee, they don't make 'em like that anymore! :)
rayflute 1 year ago
do u try using a digital set top box with it
ongchorcool 1 year ago
nice raster and contrast!!!
TAC19jm 1 year ago
How do you obtain the test card footage?
thelyniezian 2 years ago
where do you get 625/405 line converters from?
rotel1080man 2 years ago
I've just bought one of those 17" GEC sets as a christmas present (for myself) along with an Aurora sandards converter and a new DVD player.
TashkentFox 2 years ago
Hope it works O.K. If not and your familiar with old TV technology, I may be able to help. J.
vinylseat 2 years ago
I actually work part-time in an electronics repair shop, most of the time I have to deal with Plasma TV's that have the BBC logo burned into the screen or car CD players that have a jammed drive, but I repair vintage stuff as a hobby.
TashkentFox 2 years ago
That workbench is now installed in my vintage workshop built in 2002 the year I semi retired. It did the best part of 40 years service in my service dept in London and yes that 13 amp socket is certainly worn together with all the other odd types mounted on the back panel! [we used to have around 10 different socket types in the U.K.] J.
vinylseat 2 years ago
I did not know there was a 405 line TV standard.
I have an old Commodore 64 monitor that I use as a TV but the main filter cap is dry and you will see faint lines across the screen at slight angles like this:
/
\
/
\
It is a very slow appearance. It takes a couple of seconds for it to crawl up the screen. Maybe it isn't the main filter cap due to the freq but that is my guess.
zaces083 2 years ago
I doubt its the filter cap. Probably a cap dried up in the sets power supply. Its a common fault with modern equipment. The 405 line tv system was the first regular TV service in the World. Opened Nov 1936 closed Feb 1985. Excellent quality. Missed by us vintage boys!
vinylseat 2 years ago
GEC Marconi made high power shortwave / mw and Longwave transmitters.
Some of the last sw transmitters (Marconi) have been retired from Ascension Island recently.
GEC left the transmitter biz in 1996 -- and the last of their transmitters will probably be retired by 2012.
eyreland 2 years ago 2
It was [is] a truly massive company, World respected. They made some nice television receivers. J.
vinylseat 2 years ago
Thanks for the comment VHF, I will attempt to do another one soon showing even better detail now that I have mastered the camcorder. Glad you found it of interest. Regards, John.
vinylseat 2 years ago
Very neat, beautiful set. Thank you for the great open-back demonstration and narration. I've never had a chance to see a British TV set in this detail (I'm on the 525-line side of thew pond).
1L6E6VHF 2 years ago
I thought that was John. I love your set. I have a BT303 which I beleive to be the fringe version. I may have to have a look at that sometime. From memory I think it had an o/c mains dropper section. Great video, lets see some more of your tv's. How about the 516T.
Cheers,Des.
FIFTIESCRUISER 2 years ago
Ok. Des, I'll make the next one the Ferguson 516T from 1959/60. I've a busy weekend but watch this space..
oh, and TVden..What's wrong with my voice? LOL.
vinylseat 2 years ago
I could tell it was you John just from the voice lol
regards tvden
tvden 2 years ago
My cover is blown! The shame of it! Keep well. John.
vinylseat 2 years ago
Great video :)
Jamiep84 3 years ago
Thanks Jamie. When time permits I will upload some older restorations. John.
vinylseat 3 years ago
Thanks for this, really interesting stuff.
I wish I could find someone to service my Sony 1400UB Trinitron.
seftonwallet 3 years ago
Your very welcome Sefton! The Sony 1400 is one of the more reliable Sony sets. Usual faults are the mains switch and a few nasty dry joints on the colour decoder board. Other than that you can get a power supply 'blow up' but that's rare. The tubes tend to be a bit off colour these days. Thanks for comment. I have a lot of T.V.'s to post! Jim.
vinylseat 3 years ago