1988 Symphonic 19-TR TV/VCR combo: Funai's first TV/VCR combo but with no power...

[waltchan]

I obtained Funai's first TV/VCR combo ever made and was lucky to get the 19" size (largest-sized). The TV apparently has no power to turn on, but the CRT monitor power switch light does light on. The VCR works fine and there is power, and I already took the whole day to fully restore it. Just put in new belts and she's ready to run for many years. When I tested the TV at the seller's place, TV worked fine but would shut off because of bad belts with a tape stuck in there. Now it does not turn on at all, even with new belts. If anyone is familiar with late-80s Funai TV chassis, what problem would it be?

This one has a Philips CRT. Is it any good? TV is assembled in USA (probably by Philips for Funai).

I like the VCR chassis but don't like the TV chassis at all (too cheaply made). As time goes by, Funai VCR chassis had become worse than their TV chassis by the late 90s.

[jpdylon]

If you don't have any literature yet, check to see if there are any printed voltage test points around the power supply.

Also see if the switching power supply transistor is oscillating and producing voltage. Check to see that your standby voltages are present and clean (no noise, ripple)

On one rare occasion I saw an older vcr that would not turn on until the jammed mechanism was completely reset to the ready position. Don't know if that applies here or not but its worth a shot. Gota love cam driven systems. Gimmie the old RCA or panasonic top loaders with piano keys any day - until you have to take em apart to service them that is!

[Kiwick]

Originally Posted by waltchan

This one has a Philips CRT. Is it any good? TV is assembled in USA (probably by Philips for Funai).

Philips CRTs are usually very good and durable.

The chassis in your TC/VCR combo doesn't really look like it has anything to do with Philips, it's a typical Asian chassis with Asian components and layout, Philips never ever used those tiny 1/8w resistors, they used their own large turquoise 1/4w resistors and "orange drop" style capacitors at least until the mid 90s

[waltchan]

I got the power supply running right now and TV turns on, but it only shows full, blank purple color on the screen. Tuner, VCR playback, and video input shows no picture at all but only purple color. Audio checks okay. What is wrong?

[classictv80s]

Was this the first ever TV/VHS combo?

[waltchan]

Originally Posted by classictv80s

Was this the first ever TV/VHS combo?

For Funai, yes. But the first one ever made was in 1983 by Hitachi with a small 5" CRT screen.