Hi and thanks a lot.
Coupled set via scart to another and no probs on second set. Cleaned lead as suggested and found no difference.
While waggling lead found that twisting the drive board caused problem to clear temporarily so going for a reflow.
Thanks again - Chris.
PS - seems to have done the biz, but really need some USB microscope, as all those pins seem to blend into one - no probs at 18, but guess no quuq folks are 18 and keen telly-bashers.