Is convergence an issue on W/S TVs?

[woodhst2]

Newbie here, but is the subject true? I have just got a Panasonic TX28PL1 and yes I recognise that this is the budget end of the market (if you can call £450 budget), but on most on screen writing (especially white on red like the clock in the bottom left of the screen on News24/BBC) I get a distict red shadow on the right, a greenish shadow on the left and a blue shadow below the white writing.

Is this "normal"? Is this a convergence issue? Can it be corrected?

It's very annoying with on-screen scores in sport and writing like in News programs, but the picture otherwise is quite good, if a little "soft" on the last 6-8 inches or so on the LHS of the screen (same area as the worst of this problem).

I have complained and a man with a screwdriver will be dropping round soon, but your collective views would be appreciated.

Virgin post over!!

Steve

[kevenh]

Yes! The subject is true.

[woodhst2]

OK. Succinct reply!

So is it worth getting an engineer out? Can he (or she!) adjust anything relevant to "curing" this problem, or will they just pronounce it "within tollerance" and walk away? Slightly concerned since if nothing's found faulty it sounds like I might be charged £25 for the call.

Steve

[GaryB]

On pretty well all modern tubes the convergence is factory set and can't be changed. Many manufacturers grade their tubes and fit the higher spec. ones to the more expensive sets. Like most things in life, you get what you pay for.

[LV426]

Convergence is an issue (potentially) with ALL CRT TVs - not just widescreen ones. In most cases it CAN be adjusted. Factory setup is rarely optimal - despit manufacturers' claims of high-tech methods of doing so.

However, whether or not your TV is within tolerance is another matter.