Hitachi Ultravision Problem

[jstout66]

Hi, A friend of mine was given a 36" Hitachi Ultravision TV. He wants a large screen CRT set before getting "stuck" going the LCD or Plasma route.
I know nothing about repairs on newer sets, and this one has a problem and was hoping one of you might know what it could be.
The set has sound and NO picture. Screen is totally dark, no menu display,no nothing. I think it does have high voltage tho, because when you turn it off you get a white "flash" on the screen, and you can feel the high voltage static on the front of the screen. It was manufactured in 2000. Does anyone know if these sets had common problems, and what type of performers were they?