Solved! Mitsubishi tv video color problems

[spotty12]

The red color smears to the right on my set as it gets warmer, If I turn it off for awhile it goes back to normal, any ideas on what it could be?

 

[mrtired]

If it is a CRT-projection model, it is likely your focus block (the box with six dials on the front of your set). They develop dirt contamination or a burnt spot inside the dial for the red focus control. It's about a $35 part.

HOWEVER. An incredible amount of current flows through it and is not something you want to horse with whilst plugged-in. You will have a bad day.

Easiest fix is to pull up a program guide, pop the grill and pressboard cover off the front, and rock the red focus dial back and forth a few times. Watch the text portion of the screen to line up the focus.

HOWEVER. Don't touch the red Screen control dial. Cranking that up and down will result in a bad day - too much beam current will shut off the tv.

 

[mrtired]

I meant to say, don't go pulling on wires while plugged-in. You need the set running to adjust the focus control.

 

[spotty12]

Thanks for the advice