Check out this link. It has a pretty good explanation of the physics of light and how we "see" the various wavelengths within the electromagnetic spectrum. http://acept.la.asu.edu/PiN/rdg/color/color.shtml Bob Waterman, CET #RI-28 Master Technician License #9109 Service Manager Gemini Computer, TV, & Security Alarms (508)695-7302 (508)695-7769 FAX geminitv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx geminitv@xxxxxxx ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tech Repair CD support" <support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 7:00 PM Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Sony kp53xbr35 crt arcing in neck > > Whew, Kevin. > You may have to go to www.askjeeves.com > I believe it has to do with the phosphors. The phosphors absorb the color from the > tubes which is what we see. When you view the color blue on a piece of paper, or a > police car, the all colors, but blue are absorbed. > I think I am on the right track, but difficult to explain. > You ask some real good questions, hopefully one of the geniuses on this list can > explain it better. > 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: "Kevin" <kevinstv@xxxxxxx> > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 4:40 PM > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Sony kp53xbr35 crt arcing in neck > > > > If blue is harder to see, why do police cars have blue and red flashing > lights? I thought the blue was easier to see and travelled a longer > distance? > > > Kevin Wilks > Kevin's TV and Video Repair > Penticton BC Canada > kevinstv@xxxxxxx > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Phillip R. Hull <phil245@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 8:17 AM > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Sony kp53xbr35 crt arcing in neck > > > > > > To add further the color blue is harder for the human eye to see. So the > > tube is probably driven harder to equal the red, green. When we adjust > > the RGB we turn up the blue higher to be able to match the red,green. > Its > > all the the eyes. > > Phillip R Hull > > phil245@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Leonard G. Caillouet" <lcaillo@xxxxxxxxxxxx> > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 10:46 AM > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Sony kp53xbr35 crt arcing in neck > > > > > > > > > > Kevin, > > > > > > RPTVs have usually had to push the blue CRT harder because the light > > output > > > from the blue phosphors is lower than the other phosphors for the same > > level > > > of excitation. This is particularly true in recent years with the > > > incredibly high output from all of the tubes. This is why you often > see > > > the blue CRT phosphors burn faster from station logos and letterbox > bars. > > > Some manufacturers have even had a procedure to slightly defocus the > blue > > to > > > increase the overall output to balance(!?!) whites. > > > > > > Leonard G. Caillouet > > > Service Manager > > > Electronics World > > > Gainesville, FL > > > 352-332-5608 > > > 352-332-5668 (fax) > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "Kevin" <kevinstv@xxxxxxx> > > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > > Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 12:46 AM > > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Sony kp53xbr35 crt arcing in neck > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Jeff, > > > > > > > > Why does the blue gun generate more heat than the other two guns? > > > > > > > > Kevin Wilks > > > > Kevin's TV and Video Repair > > > > Penticton BC Canada > > > > kevinstv@xxxxxxx > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > From: Tech Repair CD support <support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > > > Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2002 4:54 PM > > > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Sony kp53xbr35 crt arcing in neck > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Larry, > > > > > Yoke is more than likely OK. > > > > > You don't mention which tube is cracked, but the blues do more > > > frequently > > > > because > > > > > they generate more heat than the others. > > > > > 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: "Larry" <schntv@xxxxxxxxxxxx> > > > > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > > > > Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2002 3:33 PM > > > > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Sony kp53xbr35 crt arcing in neck > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > you were right Jeff. > > > > > It has a small crack , under the yoke. > > > > > the yoke looks ok but is it the reason the tube > > > > > cracked?? > > > > > Is it safe to just replace the CRT? > > > > > Thank you > > > > > Larry > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Shoreline Electronics wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > Yep.....pull the yoke & you'll see a crack in the neck of the > tube. > > > > > > > > > > > > CRT must be replaced. > > > > > > > > > > > > Jeff Stielau > > > > > > Shoreline Electronics Repair > > > > > > 125 Beech Tree Lane > > > > > > Westbrook, CT 06498 > > > > > > 860-399-1861 > > > > > > 860-664-3535 (fax) > > > > > > jstielau@xxxxxxxx > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > > From: "Larry" <schntv@xxxxxxxxxxxx> > > > > > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > > > > > Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2002 3:59 PM > > > > > > Subject: [TechAssist] Sony kp53xbr35 crt arcing in neck > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > center crt is arcing in focus socket., neck arcs > > > > > > > even with the socket removed. > > > > > > > draws 5 amps then shuts down. > > > > > > > owner said it smelled hot. I smell nothing. > > > > > > > I assume it is the CRT, I see no leakage of coolant. > > > > > > > what is a estimate of parts needed?? > > > > > > > is the yoke bad also?? > > > > > > > this is my first sony crt problem. > > > > > > > Thank you, > > > > > > > Larry > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > > > > > Schneider TV & Electronic Inc. > > > > > > > 5415 N. 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