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Repairing a Vintage Magnavox TV?

Repairing a Vintage Magnavox TV - console TVI recently bought this Magnavox 8 track, record player with TV console and I was first trying to see how I can tell what model this is and once I figure it out, how could I repair the TV? The radio, 8 track player, and record player work fine just not the TV.

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December 15, 20190 found this helpful
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You will need the model number for this before you can start. Normally on the inside of the TV set in the back there should be a label to tell you the make and model. Once you can find this then you'll need to search for a repair book to understand the wires and tubes. More than likely one or more tubes are burned out.. You can easily identify these tubes and chnange them out first. Then if you are lucky the TV will work again. I do not think you will get any channels on it or you can hook it up to cable. You may need some adaptors in order to do this one.

 
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July 25, 20200 found this helpful

I want this tv

 

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December 16, 20190 found this helpful
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Typically all the info you need is on the back of the wood case--usually in a lower corner on a metal or silver color tag. If the previous owner removed it, you would need to take it apart.

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There are a lot of YouTube how to videos so you could see if you are comfortable doing this and getting the tubes needed (most likely still a tube TV) to make the repairs. Here are some sample videos:

www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Repairing+a...

You can still find the tubes (sometimes) on eBay and at least where I am, there are a few places still around who fix the old TVs. You could check that out also, although you would probably want one that makes house calls since this things are super heavy!

This is a neat piece! Thanks for sharing!

 

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December 17, 20190 found this helpful
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Your console was made in the 70's and that makes a very old TV.
Not sure why you want it to work as I'm not sure too many people would actually use one even if it was working well.

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But, then, you could 'say' it is working but usually these tube models take real technicians to get everything working properly as well as finding all the necessary parts that may be needed.
If you live in a large city there may be a shop that fixes these older consoles but not all will tackle the TV.
There is a Magnavox web site that has a contact link and they can probably tell you the model number and may have places you can contact for help with your TV.
Here is the link:

magnavoxhistory.com/.../

 
April 5, 20230 found this helpful

Back in the day , there were DIY repair kits you could buy at Radio shack , & they actually sold the tubes at grocery stores as well. They use to have tester machines at both Radio Shack & grocery stores , where you could test your TV tubes to find the one that needed replaced.

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It was really quite easy. Not like today where it's now cheaper to buy a new one than to repair the old one.

 

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December 16, 20190 found this helpful

You will have to take the TV out of the cabinet if the serial number is not visible. You cant get the right parts without it.

 
January 5, 20210 found this helpful

Although I'm late to the conversation, According to my catalog collection, this is a 1975 Magnavox "Star System" model 4977. The "Star System" was the first on-screen channel display and clock.

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This commercial from 1977 demonstrates it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_n1i0jHWPI

 
December 31, 20210 found this helpful

I have one of these and the best thing I can tell you is that you need to find someone or place who still repairs vintage TVs and this particular TV is powered by what is known as tubes. These tubes, when operating good, light up like a very dim light bulb. Wendy's TVs go bad it is usually one or few of those that burn out and that is all that needs to be replaced and the TV will work perfectly. I read an answer on here that says that you need to look for the paper that has the model number but most likely what's the age of this television that label will be worn out and unreadable.

 
January 6, 20220 found this helpful

I was a Magnavox service tech for many years. If you are located near the Philadelphia area, I can help you get this set working like new. It was top of the line in it's day.

 
September 21, 20220 found this helpful

I have a 1974 Magnavox TV Stereo Console with the 8 track, stereo, and record player. The TV does not work. I was told it needs vertical bars replaced to bring the picture back on the TV?

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My parents brought it new in December 1974. The sides have the curtains and sliding doors to cover the TV. Is there any value to this nice piece of furniture today?

 
May 13, 20230 found this helpful

What is the worth for one today? Not sure if anything works on ir but well kept!

 
April 6, 20230 found this helpful

I have the same thing plus I have the original paperwork that came with it. I have not gone through it in years .. been in storage and all worked at the time.

 

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