From: kjlawren01 on
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Leonard -- You're The Man !!!!

I pulled the PIP, inserted the 2ea. 4.7uf(a)50v caps into the VF (GE) female
connector openings, cupped my marbles, closed my eyes, plugged in the
power cord, and Voila! A BRAND NEW TV !!!!

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"Leonard Caillouet" <nospam(a)noway.com> wrote in message
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> <kjlawren01(a)earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:mYCdnSgOas7xPG_VnZ2dnUVZ_t3inZ2d(a)earthlink.com...
> > Leonard, Thanks. You are dead on... "Search for info on the PIP bypass
for
> > this set. You have leaky caps on the PIP module".-- the caps WERE
> > leaking.
> > I used 91% isopropyl alcohol and a firm new 1" paint brush and cleaned
off
> > of the entire PIP (930B552). Then, I put the PIP on my car dashboard in
> > the
> > warm Sun for 2 hours before continuing. I made JPS's of every step I've
> > taken and am willing to send the pre-snot and post snot pics, and or all
> > other boards to anyone who requests analyzing them.
> >
> > On the PIP, under the shield, I adjusted LO7102 & LO7101 (blk)
clockwise
> > to
> > where they stopped. I also flirted with VR7002 & VR7001 (blu) and
acquired
> > some improvement, but not much. Each time, I unplugged 110v, took the
PIP
> > board out, adjusted, reseated, replugged 100v., and re-powered on to
view.
> > Could I flirt with adjusting them while live?
> >
> > What about rotational adjustments on the main board? Any advise?
> >
> > Leonard, Here a current list of specs I've been able to match up:
> >
> > brand ---------------------- Mitsubishi
> > model ---------------------- VS-45VA1
> > base manual ---------------- VS-45VA2
> > chassis---------------------- VZ1
> > year------------------------- 1992
> > service adjust code-option--- 008
> > service adjust code-video pip 007
> > convergence adjust code ---- 009
> > Line = 83MI
> > Item (OEM) Description
> > ========== ==============
> > 935D162002 Side PCC
> > 935D157001 Display
> > 935D156001 Control Board
> > 935D155001 PreAmp
> > 935D154001 Front Board
> > 935D153001 FS
> > 935D152002 Terminal Board
> > 935C442002 PCC
> > 935C441002 Signal Board
> > 935C440001 CRT Assy.
> > 935C439001 Power Sub
> > 935C438002 Convergence Board
> > 935C437002 Main Board
> > 930B552001 PIP
> >
> > I do not understand these terminologies or the implications "service
> > adjust
> > code option 008", "service adjust code video pip 007" , "convergence
> > adjust
> > code 009", and "Line = 83MI". I've spent the day scouring the net for
part
> > affiliation, and am looking for more insight.
> >
> > Meat Plow, you say "You could always shotgun it by replacing the entire
> > video processing circuitry if you can determine where it is and find a
> > refurbed sub." Thanks Meat Plow, It's sounds like something I might
> > ultimately consider, but I'm not sure what "shotgun" and refurb "sub"
> > means
> > (power sub?) .
> >
> > Thanks Franc. What is "AGC"? Automatic gain control ??? if it is what do
I
> > look for ? Is it replaceable, or is it possible to bypass also? Or
should
> > I
> > rule it out until the PIP issue is resolved?
> >
> > Leonard, I may very well attempt a PIP bypass (if not replacemet). I
found
> > web documentation for a potential bypass at the main board PIP blue
> > connector "GE", pinout 5(+) to 11, and 7(+) to 9, 2 - 4.7 @ 50 volts.
HELP
> > on this!!! What does " 2 - 4.7" mean??? ... The pic is located at
> > http://members.aol.com/philselectronics/images/pipby.jpg
> >
> > Thanks for your guidance,
> > Ken
> > kjlawren01(a)earthlink.net
> >
> >
> >
> > "Leonard Caillouet" <nospam(a)noway.com> wrote in message
> > news:rWcIk.2436$XU6.1366(a)newsfe02.iad...
> >> Search for info on the PIP bypass for this set. You have leaky caps on
> > the
> >> PIP module.
> >>
> >> Leonard
> >>
> >
> >
>
> Just bypass the PIP module. Two caps and you are done.
>
> Leonard
>