LOEWE ACONDA rounded picture

derekkk · 11-07-2009, 04:45 PM

Hi! The picture on my Aconda has just become rounded and distorted. It's like it wants to be an old crt again, not the flat one

Any help will be hugely appreciated.
Cya

Loves2Watch · 11-08-2009, 07:35 AM

Sounds like a Quiznos TV, it's toasted...

Since that is made by a 3rd tier manufacturer, parts might be pricey and/or unavailable. You should consider replacing it with a new brand name TV...

CPR · 11-09-2009, 11:07 AM

As the PROUD owner of a 30" Loewe Aventos, I'd say, try to find a reputable repair person & fix it!
We're not talking some piece of crap, here
We/re talking, probably, the best HD picture, I've seen to date!
The electronics in these sets are incredible; just watch the "Seabiscuit", DVD, or any HD picture
The reds, are remarkable, as well as perfect flesh tones
The reason they're not in the U.S., anymore, was because, they were too damn expensive.
But the best always, costs more
If it's not ridiculously expensive to fix, do it; otherwise, buy something new.
FYI: I also own the Sony KD 34XBR960; (rated the best CRT, EVER!)
No comparison; the Loewe blows it away.

d6500k · 11-11-2009, 12:33 PM

Loewe, those were the days...

I've a friend in Florida that does repair these top of the line PQ displays.

Not too sure if he has any/all parts that yours may need, but a rounding of the image is generally a power supply issue and those should still be available.

Doug k

cooper52 · 11-13-2009, 06:09 PM

Just wanted to correct the notion that Loewe is a third-tier manufacturer. In fact these were by far the best CRT HD tvs available when they were in the American market. My 30" Aventos has given us endless hours of enjoyment. However, it is occasionally necessary to have these tvs calibrated (which involves a trained technician), and this might be difficult to do depending on where you live. However, if your tv is repairable, I highly recommend doing it. No plasma or LCD (or even LED) display can match the warm and natural quality of Loewe's color display. To my eye, these new technologies all look cartoonish by comparison.

BeeF · 11-15-2009, 10:23 PM

Wow, maybe I should start cragslisting, see if i can rip someone off of one of these babies.

tigerbangs · 11-17-2009, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loves2Watch

Sounds like a Quiznos TV, it's toasted...

Since that is made by a 3rd tier manufacturer, parts might be pricey and/or unavailable. You should consider replacing it with a new brand name TV...

This isn't the first ignorant quote from this guy, either: apparently, posting quantity and quality ARE mutually exclusive.

Loves2Watch · 11-17-2009, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigerbangs

This isn't the first ignorant quote from this guy, either: apparently, posting quantity and quality ARE mutually exclusive.

Isn't that the pot calling the kettle black. Be careful of what you call other members.

Since that company WAS a 3rd tier manufacturer and no longer in business, parts may be extremely difficult if not impossible to find. 3rd tier does not necessarily mean poor quality. It seems that some don't really understand what the term 3rd tier really means.

tigerbangs · 11-17-2009, 07:57 PM

[quote=Loves2Watch;962695]Isn't that the pot calling the kettle black. Be careful of what you call other members.

By your same reckoning, Korean manufacturers ARE first-tier manufacturers...they make more TV sets than the Japanese. Loewe is a worldwide leader in top-quality electronic gear. Bt the way...who made your 'laser' turntable? It sure wasn't Linn, Sota or VPI!

Loves2Watch · 11-17-2009, 09:37 PM

[quote=tigerbangs;962764]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loves2Watch

Isn't that the pot calling the kettle black. Be careful of what you call other members.

By your same reckoning, Korean manufacturers ARE first-tier manufacturers...they make more TV sets than the Japanese. Loewe is a worldwide leader in top-quality electronic gear. Bt the way...who made your 'laser' turntable? It sure wasn't Linn, Sota or VPI!

Lowe may have been one of the leaders with older technology but that does not make them a 1st tier manufacturer nor was my Laser Turntable made by a 1st tier manufacturer.

Much of my equipment (not listed in my signature) is hand crafted by very small manufacturers.

tigerbangs · 11-18-2009, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooper52

Just wanted to correct the notion that Loewe is a third-tier manufacturer. In fact these were by far the best CRT HD tvs available when they were in the American market. My 30" Aventos has given us endless hours of enjoyment. However, it is occasionally necessary to have these tvs calibrated (which involves a trained technician), and this might be difficult to do depending on where you live. However, if your tv is repairable, I highly recommend doing it. No plasma or LCD (or even LED) display can match the warm and natural quality of Loewe's color display. To my eye, these new technologies all look cartoonish by comparison.

Hear, hear!

d6500k · 11-18-2009, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Since that company WAS a 3rd tier manufacturer and no longer in business

http://www.loewe-uk.com/uk/

Doing business today in...
Loewe International

* Australia
* Benelux
* Danmark
* Deutschland
* España
* France
* Italia
* Nederland
* New Zealand
* Norge
* Österreich
* Россия
* Schweiz
* Sverige
* USA/Canada

Just to set the record straight....

Doug k

Loves2Watch · 11-18-2009, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d6500k

http://www.loewe-uk.com/uk/

Doing business today in...
Loewe International

* Australia
* Benelux
* Danmark
* Deutschland
* España
* France
* Italia
* Nederland
* New Zealand
* Norge
* Österreich
* Россия
* Schweiz
* Sverige
* USA/Canada

Just to set the record straight....

Doug k

Sorry, that's a no go for the US which is what I meant to say.

tigerbangs · 12-10-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derekkk

Hi! The picture on my Aconda has just become rounded and distorted. It's like it wants to be an old crt again, not the flat one

Any help will be hugely appreciated.
Cya

I just had this issue, and found that Mrs. Tiger had inadvertantly changed the picture format to PANAORAMA: change it back to 16:9, and it may help

pathiyopian · 01-10-2010, 08:41 PM

it was too cleaver and we enjoy it

11-07-2009, 04:45 PM	#1
derekkk What is HD? Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1	LOEWE ACONDA rounded picture Hi! The picture on my Aconda has just become rounded and distorted. It's like it wants to be an old crt again, not the flat one Any help will be hugely appreciated. Cya

11-08-2009, 07:35 AM	#2
Loves2Watch Ohmmmmmm Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: AZ, NM, TX, MX Posts: 16,589	Sounds like a Quiznos TV, it's toasted... Since that is made by a 3rd tier manufacturer, parts might be pricey and/or unavailable. You should consider replacing it with a new brand name TV... __________________ Friends don't let friends buy Korean brand TV's or Blu-ray players. Main HT Room - Panasonic PT-AE4000U, Draper Premier 119" 16:9 Projector Screen, Panasonic TH-85PF12U Plasma TV, 6 Conrad Johnson LP275M Amps, Anthem Statement D-2 Pre/Pro, 6 Thiel SCS4 Speakers, 2 REL T-1 Subs, Infinity Interlude 120S Sub, Simaudio MOON Orbiter Universal Disc Player, ELP Laser Turntable, 2 Dish Network ViP 622 DVR's, Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Player, Onkyo DV-HD805 HD DVD Player.

11-09-2009, 11:07 AM	#3
CPR High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 76	Loewe As the PROUD owner of a 30" Loewe Aventos, I'd say, try to find a reputable repair person & fix it! We're not talking some piece of crap, here We/re talking, probably, the best HD picture, I've seen to date! The electronics in these sets are incredible; just watch the "Seabiscuit", DVD, or any HD picture The reds, are remarkable, as well as perfect flesh tones The reason they're not in the U.S., anymore, was because, they were too damn expensive. But the best always, costs more If it's not ridiculously expensive to fix, do it; otherwise, buy something new. FYI: I also own the Sony KD 34XBR960; (rated the best CRT, EVER!) No comparison; the Loewe blows it away.

11-11-2009, 12:33 PM	#4
d6500k ISF Technician Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oregon Age: 57 Posts: 1,268	Loewe, those were the days... I've a friend in Florida that does repair these top of the line PQ displays. Not too sure if he has any/all parts that yours may need, but a rounding of the image is generally a power supply issue and those should still be available. Doug k __________________ Website: www.6500kcalibrations.com Serving Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Twice yearly tours to St. Petersburg/Tampa Fla. & Southernmost Texas.

11-17-2009, 07:57 PM	#9
tigerbangs Antenna Maven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Springfield, MA Age: 55 Posts: 2,148	[quote=Loves2Watch;962695]Isn't that the pot calling the kettle black. Be careful of what you call other members. By your same reckoning, Korean manufacturers ARE first-tier manufacturers...they make more TV sets than the Japanese. Loewe is a worldwide leader in top-quality electronic gear. Bt the way...who made your 'laser' turntable? It sure wasn't Linn, Sota or VPI! __________________ Real men don't use indoor antennas; neither do real women!

11-13-2009, 06:09 PM	#5
cooper52 cooper52 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: California Posts: 17	Just wanted to correct the notion that Loewe is a third-tier manufacturer. In fact these were by far the best CRT HD tvs available when they were in the American market. My 30" Aventos has given us endless hours of enjoyment. However, it is occasionally necessary to have these tvs calibrated (which involves a trained technician), and this might be difficult to do depending on where you live. However, if your tv is repairable, I highly recommend doing it. No plasma or LCD (or even LED) display can match the warm and natural quality of Loewe's color display. To my eye, these new technologies all look cartoonish by comparison.

11-15-2009, 10:23 PM	#6
BeeF High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denver Posts: 866	Wow, maybe I should start cragslisting, see if i can rip someone off of one of these babies.

01-10-2010, 08:41 PM	#15
pathiyopian What is HD? Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2	it was too cleaver and we enjoy it