Problems with Panasonic TX-32PD30

[dazgwinn]

I've recently bought this telly and the picture is great except that on very light scenes such as football or golf it is very noticeable that there are two vertical lines either side of the screen.I've got the stb input into a Tivo set to rgb and use decent scarts throughout, then Tivo thru to scart 1.It has been suggested to me that the problem could either be interference or oscillator interaction with the stb.The lines are noticeable on analog, dvd and stb.Another theory was that the scart control could be causing it and i attempted to change all the scarts around to see if that made any difference but it accomplished little.Engineers came out and solved a 50mhz buzz by using an attenuator but scratched their heads at anything else .I'm convinced its down to the strengh of signal,Anyone any knowledge in this i would be very grateful of any suggestions.Dazgwinn.

[SMHarman]

NLT engineers or Panny ones?

Are these like the Sony Triniton mask lines that run Horizontally across their screens?

[dazgwinn]

Just the ntl ones,when i discussed it with the company they have made it so difficult that i was really put off sending it away.I would of broke my back carrying it and would of had to foot the bill on its return if there had being nowt wrong with it, thats online trading for you! But in fairness in every other aspect this is a great telly and i tried a mates panny 100mhz set with my current set up and he had lines there too!So thats why i think that the problem is ntl.

If you completely disconnect the aerial and digital STB from the TV do the lines still appear on the DVD picture? If not then add the aerial feed check again and if they're still not there then re-add the STB.

If the lines are still there with all external sources except the DVD player disconnected then its either the DVD player or the TV.

[dazgwinn]

Damn,damn,damn,damn,damn,damn......I think its the dvd player! Did what you said....Lines there faintly with the dvd on but can't see them when dvd disconected....Well wanted to upgrade my Pioneer 717 anyway at some point for progressive scan.The wifes mifted!Thanks for your help lads.

Originally Posted by dazgwinn

Damn,damn,damn,damn,damn,damn......I think its the dvd player! Did what you said....Lines there faintly with the dvd on but can't see them when dvd disconected....Well wanted to upgrade my Pioneer 717 anyway at some point for progressive scan.The wifes mifted!Thanks for your help lads.

I didn't spot you had Tivo from my first read! You disconnected that as well? Tivo and DVD may be interfering. Do you see the lines on the TV when the DVD is turned off and the aerial and STB are reconnected?

Otherwise sorry mate!!! but glad to offer help.

Editted to clarify.

[Kula]

Hate to be the bearer of bad tidings - follow link below

http://www.avforums.com/frame.html?h...ad.php?t=93429

Loads of info on PD30's there m8 (and other tv's etc - great forums if u are looking to buy something - loads of advice reviews etc)

Kula

[dazgwinn]

Thanks Kula, already checked that out but what makes me think that it aint the telly is that i had my mates 100mhz panny on my setup and the problem was the same!What would be the odds on having two pannys with both the same problem,probably high according to that forum!But seriously i think that my mate proppingup might be onto something, did what he said and i think that is where the problems lie.I wonder if this set is prone to electrical interference and it was diminished when Tivo was turned off and the plug pulled on the Pioneer.Wiring down there a bit of a rats nest so can't fully pull the plug on the Tivo.Its annoying as hell.

[mart44]

Originally Posted by dazgwinn

Wiring down there a bit of a rats nest

Try tidying the leads up a bit. Sometimes that can be a source of trouble. Keep the leads as seperated as possible. Try moving the leads about while watching the effect on the picture. See if the positioning of them makes any difference. You never know your luck.