*@SUBJECT:TV problem and CCD problem...                               N
Two biggies.  #1 and most important, I had a very strong magnet a little
too close to my television set the other day.  How can I cure the little
bit of discoloration that remains? (this particular set has no
externally accessable degaussing coil.)
#2 and of almost as much importance: in low-light situations, those
below approximately 4 to 5 lux, our full-size Magnavox camcorder has
developed a problem.  It shows a few little dots on the picture, the
largest one of a blue tint (best guess) of about 4 to 5 pixels square.
It persists no matter the zoom or focus settings in the same location.
That leads me to believe that it's a problem with the CCD perhaps?
Recently I noticed a few smaller dots on the extreme corner of the
screen.  None of these are visible, however, in properly lit settings.
Any suggestions on either problem?
Also, what low-end (consumer style) Hi8 deck could someone recommend
(looking for the under $500 range)?
BJ McKinney
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FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 201 PRO VIDEO     Ref: BGWQ0232 Date: 12/27/94
From: RON KAMINSKI                                          Time: 09:03pm
\/To: BJ MCKINNEY                                         (Read 13 times)
Subj: R: TV problem and CCD proble

                 
BM>Two biggies.  #1 and most important, I had a very strong magnet a litt
BM>too close to my television set the other day.  How can I cure the litt
BM>bit of discoloration that remains? (this particular set has no
BM>externally accessable degaussing coil.)

Most newer sets (i.e.: 7-10 years old) incorporate a built in degaussing 
coil.  It is not very powerful.  If equipped, the coil only operates for a 
few seconds after turning the set on, and usually is already turned off 
before the tube warms up enough to see a picture.  If the problem does not 
go away on its own in a few weeks, you may have to get a degaussing coil, 
usually only carried by a TV service center.

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FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 201 PRO VIDEO     Ref: BGW00000 Date: 12/25/94
From: HAROLD MOORE                                          Time: 11:29pm
\/To: RIC WALSH                                           (Read 13 times)
Subj: membership

Ric,
I will go to the board file area and up load a file called dmug_act.zip. I 
would like you to look at this file and see if we can clean up the 
membership. this is a carry over from my earlier message. I am sorry it has 
taken me so many tries to make this BBS do what I want.
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