Suggestion, unless you are deeply in love with this set put your monies on
newer technologies. Much has changed in the decade + since you have
purchased that particular set. Having it repaired can easily exceed the $300
limit that you have already set, just having a tech come out and eveluate
the set may cost you a service call fee plus actual time in the house.
"Sean Keplinger" wrote in message
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I have a Hitachi Projection TV (55EX7K) that's about 11 years old.
Recently,
black bars have been appearing at the top and bottom of the screen. When
you
walk across the floor in front of the TV, the bars flicker and change size
and
sometimes go away. After the TV "warms-up" for a while, the screen will
return
to normal size without any further problems.

This morning, my wife said she heard a small "pop" and the picture
displayed
briefly before going out and then flickering back on. I had her unplug the
whole thing completely, just to be safe.

Before I call a repair-man, is there anything I should check out? I
realize
that the TV is getting on in years but if the repair is under $300, I'd
like
to keep it.


Thanks for the help,
Sean
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