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skipro
Explorer
Aug 14, 2017

Negative TV

We have a 13 inch, RCA TV in the trailer. Whenever we use it, whether on OTA or cable, the picture looks like an old negative photo. You have to stand in just the right place to see it properly. Surprisingly, most ads and any DVD we watch looks fine. Is there any adjustment that can be made to clear things up or is it tiem for a new TV?
Thanks.

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  • jarata1's avatar
    jarata1
    Explorer
    Aug 14, 2017
    Mine does that you have to angle the tv better for better viewing
  • GordonThree's avatar
    GordonThree
    Explorer
    Aug 14, 2017
    Sounds like it's time for a new television.

    OTA broadcasts have been digital for years now - there's no polarity to get messed up. poor reception (caused by bad coax, etc) would leads to pixelation or just a "frozen" picture.


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  • w8lpn's avatar
    w8lpn
    Explorer
    Aug 14, 2017
    you might ty to adjust the contrast of the picture,and the tint and bightness. But if the picture is ok on DVD, perhaps your coax needs replaced. how old is the trailer. your hookups (coax connection) could also have some corrosion. Give me a little more info on th trailer and also do you have 1 connection or 2?
  • DiskDoctr's avatar
    DiskDoctr
    Explorer
    Aug 14, 2017
    Check your connections. Are you using cable (F-type), RGBY, HDMI, 75-ohm?

    If you have strands of cable messed up or missing, or not-quite-connected connectors, you can have this problem.

    If it is an LCD, you could have your backlight damaged on the screen.

    We really need some more info about your TV and connections to help more ;)

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