TV problem- green haze around picture

mrsbez_2

Hi,

I wonder if anyone can help.

We have a 4 year old Sony TV, not a new flatscreen, but it has suddenly developed a problem with the picture.

There is a funny greenish/pinkish haze that frames the picture. We have checked everything and cannot come up with an answer.

Does anyone know if this can be repaired or is it a case of buying a new TV.

Thanks

superscaper

Sounds like it may need degaussing. Have you tried switching the tv completely off and then back on again, maybe a couple of times. Many TVs have an automatic degausser built in that activates on switch on. Otherwise could be the CRT is failing.

albertross_2

have you had any magnets/speakers near it?

superscaper

As albert says, that may cause the problem. Just to clarify what I suggested it would have to be a complete power off not just put to standby.

mrsbez_2

I've turned it off at mains and back on again and is still bad. Do i need to leave it off for a while??

No magnets near TV, just my 2 year old daughter, but she promises she hasn't touched it!!!

There are magnets on the cabinet that came with the TV, but they have always been there.

mrsbez_2

Have turned off at mains several times now.

Not looking good, still the same.

If it is the CRT, can this be repaired?? Is it expensive