John, Sounds to me as if you got it repaired by turning the G2 knob down, if not...check: \RCA\CTC203\EXCESSIVE BRIGHTNESS WITH RETRACE LINES\\\\CR307 BAD LOCATED AROUND TERMINAL D\\\\\\\ \RCA\CTC203\Semi bright screen with retrace\OSD and audio OK\\\Hair line crack across two traces to the rear of comb filter plug in board\\\\\\\ Jeff FAX 717-564-4952 Intrepid Video & Electronics 501 Luther Rd Harrisburg PA 17111-2055 Be careful of your thoughts. They may become your words any moment. Order your tip CD today. Filled with TV, VCR, camcorder tips and more. Version 3.0, ready, with more tips, user friendly program. $49.00 for CD, plus first year of tip updates. sales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx for more info www.tech-repair.net www.intrepid-video.com www.thetoolcaddy.com www.9-11-2001tragedy.com ******************************************************************** ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Mielke" <maintv2002@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: "Tech assist" <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, October 11, 2002 3:25 PM Subject: [TechAssist] Dim picture with retrace on RCA CTC203CA RCA F35317 36" CTC203CA - manuf. in 2000 The set came in with a dim picture with retace lines (too bright). I turned the screen control down and the picture looks OK. If I turn it all the way down the picture goes black as it should. What else should I check on this? I have checked wins-tips and found nothing on this. John. -- John Mielke Main TV Longmont,Co 303 776 6955 maintv2002@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ------------------------------------------ To REMOVE your email address, click here: http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html To CHANGE your email address, click here: http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html ------------------------------------------ ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** Submit Repair Tips here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ ------------------------------------------- Introducing NetZero Long Distance Unlimited Long Distance only $29.95/ month! Sign Up Today! www.netzerolongdistance.com ------------------------------------------ To REMOVE your email address, click here: http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html To CHANGE your email address, click here: http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html ------------------------------------------ ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** Submit Repair Tips here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/