Re: Westinghouse LTV-32w6 splotchy/poor/dim picture (LCD TV)



I've seen a few for around $50-$60...since I don't have a scope, and generally, am overall not equipped to do that - I'll just keep an eye on prices for a bit and see if I come across the right board.

Thanks to you pointing out the separation between analog and digital inputs, this TV will make it through the holidays on HDMI.

Thanks all!...

Re: Westinghouse LTV-32w6 splotchy/poor/dim picture (LCD TV)



Think it's worth chasing down, or probably based to just get a new main board and call it a day?...

Re: Westinghouse LTV-32w6 splotchy/poor/dim picture (LCD TV)


Good call on that one Tom. I've attached two pictures of the exact scene - source is my HTPC, first pic is VGA connection, second is HDMI connection (I usually only use VGA, since HDMI upscaling doesn't seem as crisp) - clearly the HDMI is what the "normal" picture should look like, and VGA is showing the "dark" symptoms.

So, at the very least, you've identified a solution for my HTPC, thanks!

As for what this means about what is malfunctioning, I have no idea...

Re: Westinghouse LTV-32w6 splotchy/poor/dim picture (LCD TV)



Thanks Taxman!

Doesn't seem to be working - it just changes the channel in the background, and doesn't do anything on other inputs. Worth a shot though....

Re: Westinghouse LTV-32w6 splotchy/poor/dim picture (LCD TV)

Whelp, took it apart today, gave everything a look over, and cleaned all of the ribbon cable contacts per caphair's suggestion. There hasn't been any change in the picture, so I guess I'll be ordering a new main board!

Thanks for the help!...

Re: Westinghouse LTV-32w6 splotchy/poor/dim picture (LCD TV)



haha...thanks Tom, that's the type of response I was looking for! I have tried the "Factory Reset" option available through the standard menu but it didn't really do anything. So far the only thing that has helped was leaving it unplugged for an hour today - when I turned it back on, the results are as shown in the last two pictures.

I have searched high and low and can't find any evidence that this model even HAS a service menu, so can't confirm that I've actually done a real "Factory...

Symptoms:[LIST][*]Sound works perfect[*]Problem occurs on Cable AND VGA inputs (haven't tested others)[*]Dark parts of picture are off-colored and splotchy[*]Menu OSD is bright and crisp (looks perfect)[*]Really dark scenes are barely visible[*]Brightness adjustment works, but colors just get washed out[*]Contrast adjustment has barely any effect[*]Backlight adjustment does not have much of an effect (currently at 100)[*]The problem started as no picture at all (but this has not happened in weeks)[/LIST]

At this point I'm trying to figure out which board needs to be replaced - and...