Well I don't know the value of this pot as of yet. Maybe it says it on the back. But I cannot get it from the schematic.
And the Hv does work when this Variable resistor is set to have some resistance.(And I am observing the voltage this resistor is dropping with my voltmeter. To make sure its not the full 280v like it was before, it's usually 20-40 volts)
And another question is how gassy should this TV be sounding when the HV is working. Cause I am usually overcome with fear when I hear this tv fully power up. Sounds like a cap is about to blow up in my face...or something. But it's definatley a gas leak sound.
And heres the real kicker. The tv warms up makes gassy noises. But no picture shows up. So I get scared after about 10 seconds of listening to the gassy sounds and shut it off.
This is when the tube finally shows some life. A large sweeping square shows up.
I got one good look at it.
It was a large square that took up the whole screen at first. And then shrunk rather uniformley, in the shape of a square. And this gives me hope. Cause that would mean that the horiz and vert are working...correct?
BUT WHY does it only work when I turn it off? Could I just need to hook up the antenna or something like this? No signal to make picture?
First I will check all the pots see If I can get them working. If not I have some kicking around but I'm not sure how much current they can handle.
They are larger than the ones in there, but that could easily mean nothing.
And earlier today I changed all the caps near that area. Cause I obviously had no HV.
More news tomorrow and all the help is appreciated guys
