TV picture is crooked

[GoingUp]

I have an inexpensive Sylvania 6420FF and recently noticed when watching channels that have a ticker at the bottom like CNN, the ticker is crooked. All channels seem to be slightly tilted. Anyone have any idea how to fix this? I don't have an option in my regular menu to get this fixed and I've looked at the manual online. What I'm hoping is there is some sort of service menu that I might be able to use to fix the problems. Anyone have any ideas where to go to look for that sort of information?

Thanks

http://www.amazon.com/Sylvania...ure-Flat/dp/B0008G1RV2

 

[Modelworks]

If it is what I think it is you can't fix it in the menus. Most of the last generation crt sets have service menus that require setting jumpers on the boards or external equipment to fix. Most likely the yoke has slipped. Some companies glue those in place and if it slips just a bit it can tilt the picture. I would not advise you fix that yourself as picture tubes hold lethal voltage even after being unplugged for days. The other possibility is that the deflection IC is about to fail but if the picture looks fine except for the tilt it is probably something internal has shifted.

 

[rdp6]

Maybe a clever arrangement of magnetic material under / over the TV could help.