HELP! Magnavox TV/Record Player/radio Console 1960s

[mattcarranza]

Hello, im new to this forum, so let me intoduce myself. my name is Matt, im 24 and i am from Los Angeles, CA. I recently purchased this Magnavox TV/Record Player/Radio console mainly for the phonograph function since i collect old vinyl records. I wanted something old so the sound would be as authentic as possible. Everything on this console works, but it does have a few quirks. The phonograph takes a while to reach the proper speed, it dosent run too slow at first, just a bit. Buut once it has been running for about 15 mins the speed is perfect. Is this normal, or is there something i can do to correct this?

Regarding the television, i have it hooked up to my cable box, and it gets a picture on channel 3, but it is not very clear and is not centered peoperly. There seems to be a bit of interferance. The sound is clear though. I have tried adjusting the contrast, brightness, vert and horiz knobs, as well as the tuner, but it just dosent hone in the way i think it should. Of course im not expecting HD quality.

The picture is B&W, but i am not sure if it was originally supposed to be color?

Anyway, if anyone has any pointers it would be great. I have been trying to find a vintage television repair service in the Los Angeles area, but every repair shop that i have called has either told me i am crazy for trying to repair this set, hung up on me, or told me to throw it away (which i will not). Does anyone know of any vintage TV repair services in the Los Angeles area or would any knowedgeable soul feel inclined to pay me and my set a visit to take a look?

There are a lot of knobs and functions i have no idea what they do!

Here are some photos.








Thanks for your help!
-Matt