I dropped the contrast and brightness from the TV menu and it works. Still see the retrace lines like when I first received it.
Will do the 150volt off the CRT after the holidays. Hope A1 is labeled.
I would hope all on this forum that have electronics background (at least at my age) know about the high voltage on the anode. I recall color TV at 30K+ went I went to school, maybe technology has them down to 10K now.
But either way thanks for the warning.
Thanks again for the help. Kids spent all the money and Dad needs a TV.