[TechAssist] Re: Need Help to adjust Philips 27RF50 S125 UPDATE

  • From: Jim Myers <jr.myers@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 15:26:17 -0500

When in factory mode does the "F" appear in the upper right corner?=20
While in factory mode can you press C-27 and read the option bytes?


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Since 1972                     *
Jim Myers                      *
Telrad Electronics             *
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gulftech@xxxxxxxx wrote:
> This is NOT good.
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> Got in the service remote 4835 310 57511 today.
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> When I push A26 to get into the Factory Alignment Mode, this crazy TV
> comes up with the following display:
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>         Channel XX (The channel that the TV was on before pressing A26)=

>         Blocked by AutoLock
>         TV Rating TV-PG
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>         Access Code
>         - - - -=20
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> Pushing A24 clears the display and brings me back to "Magnum, P. I."
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> What am I doing wrong?
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> HHHEEELLLPPP!!!
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> Kenneth Smith
> Gulf Technical Services
> 3034 Gulf Breeze Parkway
> Gulf Breeze, FL  32563
> 850-934-8324 (Voice) 850-932-0819 (Fax)
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> On Tue, 17 May 2005 15:33:26 -0400 "Gemini Computer & TV"
> <geminitv@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
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>>Part Number: 4835 310 57511
>>This Factory Mode Remote (FMR) is designed to operate the Service
>>Adjustments in the L8 and M8 chassis that are built without a=20
>>Service
>>Alignmen
>>Mode (SAM) and Service Default Mode (SDM).
>>It does this by placing the TV in the Factory Mode and then giving=20
>>access to
>>all
>>needed adjustments.  Read all the instructions before attempting to=20
>>use this
>>remote control.
>>Models without SAM/SDM:
>>14RF50S3.   20RF50S3    27PS55S121   MS3250C121   32PS61S121
>>19PS50S121   24RF50S7    27PS60S121   MS3250C129  32PS61S129
>>19PS50S122  25PS50S121   27RF50S121   32PS60B121   MS3650C12<
>>19PS50S125   27PS50B121  27RF50S125   32PS60B129
>>Fpr Export:
>>20LW202225     26LW502221      29LL600121         33LL801129
>>The above listed models require the FMR. The remaining models using=20
>>the L8
>>and M8 chassis have normal access to SAM and SDM with the customer's
>>remote using the 062596MENU or 062596STATUS.  Models with normal
>>access to SAM and SDM will also work with the FMR in the same way as=20
>>the
>>above, models
>>
>>Remove the battery door and install 2 AAA penlight batteries.=20
>>Observe the
>>polarity marks in the battery holder. Use fresh alkaline batteries. =20
>>The
>>memory
>>of commands is not effected by dead batteries or battery removal.=20
>>Weak
>>batter-
>>ies may cause wrong commands to be transmitted.
>>When sending commands with the FMR always remember:
>>1.    One press will send one command step, for continued change=20
>>repeat the
>>press. Holding the button down will not continue the change.
>>2.   Do not jab at the button on the FMR. Some functions are a=20
>>string of as
>>many as 3 commands and require a button press of at least I second.
>>3.   The power LED on the TV will indicate the reception of=20
>>commands.
>>TO ENTER FACTORY MODE
>>Turn on the TV in the normal manner (customer remote or on-set=20
>>keyboard).
>>Supply a pattern generator signal and select that channel. Using the=20
>>FMR
>>select
>>page (press) A, then press 26. An "F" will appear in the upper right=20
>>corner.
>>This
>>will remain as long as you are in Factory Mode.
>>TO EXIT FACTORY MODE AND SAVE CHANGES
>>On the FMR, press A and then press 24. The "F" will disappear. The=20
>>TV will
>>not turn off until Factory Mode is exit. Then turn off by customer=20
>>remote or
>>on-
>>set keyboard. And remove AC power for 10 seconds.
>>
>>A-B-C COMMAND PAGES
>>In the use of the FMR each command requires a separate button. There=20
>>is very
>>limited On Screen Display and no Service menu display. To provide=20
>>the
>>required number of commands there are 3 pages of commands. A, B and=20
>>C. A
>>press of the required A-B-C buttons will re-page the numbered keys=20
>>on the
>>FMR. If a letter button is pressed the FMR will remain on that page=20
>>until
>>anotl
>>er letter button is pressed.
>>REAL TIME COMMANDS
>>The command of adjustments such as height, AGC and white tone will=20
>>show
>>immediate results in the picture. Changes of Option Bytes require a=20
>>press of
>>Option Display On, a press of the desired Option Byte command, then=20
>>press
>>the
>>Option Display On command to refresh the display. The new Option=20
>>Byte set-
>>ting will not be effective until the Factory Mode is exit, the TV is
>>commanded
>>Off and AC power is removed and reapplied. Change of Sync Slicing=20
>>(SL) will
>>also require an exit, off and replug.
>>
>>COMMAND                            PAGE-KEY
>>Factory Mode ON  .......................................... .A-26
>>Factory Mode OFF .......................................... .A-24
>>WHITE TONE (BLACK & WHITE TRACKING). SELECT MODE
>>Normal....................................................A-19
>>Cool......................................................A-20
>>Warm .....................................................A-21
>>WHITE TONE, ADJUSTMENT QF SELECTED MQDE
>>Red UP ...................................................A-16
>>Red DOWN ................................................A-13
>>Green UP..................................... ,. ...........A-17
>>Green DOWN ..............................................A-14
>>Blue UP .................................................. -A-18
>>Blue DOWN .............................................. .A-15
>>TUNER ADJUSTMENT
>>Display the AGC value for 3 seconds ............................=20
>>.A-11
>>AGC UP (more snow) ........................................ .A-8
>>AGC DOWN (less snow) ..................................... .A-5
>>Sync Slicing ON (cable jitter) ..................................=20
>>.A-9
>>Sync Slicing OFF (normal signal) ...............................=20
>>.A-6
>>IF-PLL UP..................................................A-7
>>IF-PLL DOWN ..............................................A-4
>>IF-PLL must always be adjusted to 31. As there is no
>>display, press A-4 64 times and then A-7 31 times.
>>
>>                     NOTE: ADJUSTMENTS WITH AN ASTERISK BEFORE THEM=20
>>(*) ARE
>>ONLY
>>                           IN "RF MODELS AND ALSO IN 32" AND 36"=20
>>MODELS
>>
>>
>>
>>COMMAND                                                            =20
>>PAGE-KEY
>>
>>
>>                       GEOMETRY - HORIZONTAL
>>
>>H Shift=20
>>(center)UP.................................................... B-4
>>
>>H Shift (center)=20
>>DOWN................................................. B-1
>>
>>*Width=20
>>UP............................................................. B-5
>>
>>*Width=20
>>DOWN........................................................... B-2
>>
>>*East West Parabola=20
>>UP................................................ B-6
>>
>>*East West Parabola=20
>>DOWN.............................................. B-3
>>
>>*East West Trapezoid=20
>>UP............................................... B-10
>>
>>*East West Trapezoid=20
>>DOWN............................................. B-7
>>
>>*Horizontal Parallelogram=20
>>UP.......................................... B-11
>>
>>*Horizontal Parallelogram=20
>>DOWN........................................ B-8
>>
>>*Horizontal Bow=20
>>UP.................................................... B-12
>>
>>*Horizontal Bow=20
>>DOWN.................................................. B-9
>>
>>*East West Upper Comer Parabola=20
>>UP.................................... B-16
>>
>>*East West Upper Comer Parabola=20
>>DOWN.................................. B-13
>>
>>*East West Lower Comer Parabola=20
>>UP.................................... B-17
>>
>>*East West Lower Comer Parabola=20
>>DOWN.................................. B-14
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>                       GEOMETRY - VERTICAL
>>
>>
>>Vertical Amplitude (height)=20
>>UP........................................ B-18
>>
>>Vertical Amplitude (height)=20
>>DOWN...................................... B-15
>>
>>Vertical Shift (center)=20
>>UP............................................ B-19
>>
>>Vertical Shift (center)=20
>>DOWN.......................................... B-20
>>
>>Vertical Slope=20
>>UP..................................................... B-22
>>
>>Vertical Slope=20
>>DOWN................................................... B-23
>>
>>Vertical S-Correction=20
>>UP.............................................. B-26
>>
>>Vertical S-Correction=20
>>DOWN............................................ B-24
>>
>>Service Blanking (1/2 screen)=20
>>ON...................................... B-28
>>
>>Service Blanking (1/2 screen)=20
>>OFF..................................... B-25
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> OPTION BYTES       PAGE-KEY
>>
>>
>>
>> OB1 - OOO .......... C-24
>>
>> OB1 - 016 .......... C-17
>>
>> OB2 - 005 .......... C-11
>>
>> OB2 - 023 .......... C-23
>>
>> OB2 - 087 .......... C-16
>>
>> OB3 - 000 .......... C-15
>>
>> OB3 - 001 .......... C-22
>>
>> OB3 - 129 .......... C-6
>>
>> OB4 - 000 .......... C-21
>>
>> OB4 - 001 .......... C-14
>>
>> OB4 - 162 .......... C-10
>>
>> OB5 - 000 .......... C-13
>>
>> OB5 - 144 .......... C-9
>>
>> OB5 - 180 .......... C-3
>>
>> OB5 - 192 .......... C-20
>>
>> OB5 - 196 .......... C-5
>>
>> OB5 - 252 .......... C-1
>>
>> OB5 - 253 .......... C-2
>>
>> OB6 - 008 .......... C-7
>>
>> OB6 - 009 .......... C-12
>>
>> OB6 - 152 .......... C-19
>>
>> OB6 - 153 .......... C-4
>>
>> OB7 - 000 .......... C-18
>>
>> Option Display ON .. C-27
>> (also update display)
>>
>> Option Display OFF . C-26
>>
>>
>>Bob Waterman, CET=AE #RI-28
>>Master Technician License #9109
>>Service Manager / Parts Manager
>>Gemini Computer, TV, & Security Alarms
>>
>>
>>----- Original Message -----=20
>>From: <gulftech@xxxxxxxx>
>>To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 2:18 PM
>>Subject: [TechAssist] Need Help to adjust Philips 27RF50 S125
>>
>>
>>
>>>Set came in dead.  Replaced power supply rebuild kit=20
>>
>>(483531057575).
>>
>>>Set works but pix does not fill screen.  It is in on each side=20
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>>about 1
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>>>inch and slight S-curve distortion.  I have the manual on Force32,=20
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>>but
>>
>>>don't know how to get into the SAM menu.
>>>
>>>I went to NESDA site and found that some M8/T8 chassis don't have=20
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>>a SAM
>>
>>>menu.
>>>
>>>Please help if you can.
>>>
>>>
>>>Kenneth Smith
>>>Gulf Technical Services
>>>3034 Gulf Breeze Parkway
>>>Gulf Breeze, FL  32563
>>>850-934-8324 (Voice) 850-932-0819 (Fax)
>>>
>>
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