Looks like interference lines ( and swirls)with an area of bending.All superimposed over picture. Not bending or distorting it. Closest thing to it is medical diathermy interference bands. I assume there may be a small electrolytic open allowing "hash" to enter a signal circuit. Any past histories on this model? Phil Bader -- Philip Bader Jan Phyl TV Inc. (estab. 1976) 3420 Recker Hwy. Winter Haven, Fl. 33880 Fax (863) 299-8821 email: philbad@xxxxxxxxxx ------------------------------------------ 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/