20 Most Recent RCA TruFlat 27F520T 27" TV - Page 7 Questions & Answers

Some thing short inside the main circuit board. Might be LOT. Short circuit protection is active. Check and replace the defective components, especially to its horizontal output section circuit. Visit the site named 'Electro-help' for more details. Check this link and select the site named above. View it in 'Flip card' option, which can be selected from the drop down box menu by the [Sidebar] tag, at the top left corner of the display window. It will make search easy. Some times, the ads attached with each posts, both at the right and bottom, might help you to find the availability of spare parts. There are more than 750 posts to different brand TVs now.

You can reset the parental pass-code. Most RCA and GE TV sets use a four digit code to control the v-chip. The code reset procedure is different depending on the model. Try each method until you find one that works:

1. Hold down MENU on the remote and VOLUME DOWN on the TV it's self at the same time for at least 4 seconds. The set won't say so, but the lock will be unlocked

2. Hold down the 0 on the remote and the VOLUME DOWN buttons on the TV its self at the same time for at least 4 seconds. The set won't say so, but the lock will be unlocked

3. Hold down the MENU button on the front of the TV and the TV button on the remote at the same time for at least 4 seconds.

4. Hold down GO BACK on the remote and MENU on the front of the TV at the same time for at least 4 seconds.

5. Hold down EJECT on the front of the TV and the MENU button on the remote at the same time for at least 4 seconds. Depending on the model, one of the methods should unlock the V-chip. Now, if desired, you can change the settings on the V-chip by going to the MENU and going to PARENTAL CONTROLS, or on some sets, going to MENU and then going to TV SETUP, then to V-CHIP SET.

model is prone to bad high voltage transformer and transistor connected to it----both available only in generic at a total cost of under 40 dollars and like all parts in this set are soldered in.

If audio output is OK, the fault must be to its horizontal output section. Check and replace horizontal output transformer, and associated damaged component/s.

Check its speaker first. Test with an other speaker. If the fault perists, check the audio output circuit. Replace all the electrolytic capacitors there.

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You can't unlock the parental control without its original remote control.

Check the video output card for any loose solder terminals. Re-solder all the suspected solder terminals. This card can be located at the neck of the picture tube, directly plugged on to its back of the neck.

Seven blinks - High voltage shutdown. The high voltage has exceeded 33k and the unit goes immediately into safety shutdown. Check power supply regulation and horizontal circuitsVisit the site named 'Electro-help' for more details. Check this link and select the site named above. View it in 'Flip card' option, which can be selected from the drop down box menu at the left top corner or the display window. It will make search easy. Some times, the ads attached with each posts might help you to find the availability of spare parts. There are more than 640 posts to different brand TVs.

Check and replace the optical pickup unit of this set. It is faulty.

Visit the site named 'Electro-help' for more details. Check this link and select the site named above. View it in 'Flip card' option, which can be selected from the drop down box menu at the left top corner or the display window. It will make search easy. Some times, the ads attached with each posts might help you to find the availability of spare parts. There are more than 625 posts to different brand TVs.

You have to check its main power supply section for the fault. There must be some shorted component/s. This is the reason for the blown out fuse in the plug. As the set is new; as you report here, it will be best to get it repaired by the authorized service center, before warranty period expires.

Check its speaker first. If it is found OK, check the audio output section circuit for any component damage or loose solder.

Most RCA and GE TV sets use a four digit code to control the v-chip. The code reset procedure is different depending on the model. Try each method until you find one that works:

1. Hold down MENU on the remote and VOLUME DOWN on the TV it's self at the same time for at least 4 seconds. The set won't say so, but the lock will be unlocked

2. Hold down the 0 on the remote and the VOLUME DOWN buttons on the TV its self at the same time for at least 4 seconds. The set won't say so, but the lock will be unlocked

3. Hold down the MENU button on the front of the TV and the TV button on the remote at the same time for at least 4 seconds.

4. Hold down GO BACK on the remote and MENU on the front of the TV at the same time for at least 4 seconds.

5. Hold down EJECT on the front of the TV and the MENU button on the remote at the same time for at least 4 seconds. Depending on the model, one of the methods should unlock the V-chip. Now, if desired, you can change the settings on the V-chip by going to the MENU and going to PARENTAL CONTROLS, or on some sets, going to MENU and then going to TV SETUP, then to V-CHIP SET.

Check its front panel switches. replace them all at one time.

You can use [BU508AF or C3886A OR D5702] as horizontal output. All of these transistors are equivalent to each other, and is commonly used with RCA TVs. But, if there is a fault with its Horizontal output Transformer, {LOT}, none of these transistors won't last long. They will heat up excessively, and will get shorted. Therefore, check whether the LOT has any trouble. Ask your technician. He will be sound enough how to check it. Mo multimeter check is possible with this component. His experience in service work will help him to troubleshoot this problem.

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There is some shorted component/s in the circuit board. The short circuit protection circuit detects this short, and shuts down your TV again and again. That is why you hear these 'tick' sounds repeatedly. Contact any experienced service technician to get your TV repaired. The work is skilled one, which need sound knowledge in electronics, and work experience.

The closed caption function is ON with your TV now. Make it OFF.