The first thing I would check is the connections on the back of the set and source. If it's connected with a composite or S-video cable, it may have come loose.
No, it's not that. After about half an hour just once today, the picture did come back but it didn't look too good. I am thinking it is the picture tube. But I could be wrong.
Provided that it is like this for all image sources, and you checked all connections, the TV may be in need of repair. I don't have enough information to recommend you repair or replace it, but I'd at least get a quote before you make any final decisions. You can read this article for help in going through this process.
I'm having a similar problem. The tv turns on fine and the sound is fine. The picture is gray with diagonal white lines, and then the tv turns off 5 seconds later. Any suggestions?
The first thing I would check is the connections on the back of the set and source. If it's connected with a composite or S-video cable, it may have come loose.
No, it's not that. After about half an hour just once today, the picture did come back but it didn't look too good. I am thinking it is the picture tube. But I could be wrong.
Can you be more specific about how it looked? How old is the TV?
Well, I could see the images but not that clear and the tv is about six years old or more.
Provided that it is like this for all image sources, and you checked all connections, the TV may be in need of repair. I don't have enough information to recommend you repair or replace it, but I'd at least get a quote before you make any final decisions. You can read this article for help in going through this process.
I'm having a similar problem. The tv turns on fine and the sound is fine. The picture is gray with diagonal white lines, and then the tv turns off 5 seconds later. Any suggestions?