[TechAssist] Re: Philips B8 chassis VSLOPE Adjustment Question--FIXED
- From: "Jon Garver" <jongar@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2004 15:32:16 -0500
Thanks Bob and John. The "status" button did the trick!
Looks good now.
Jon Garver
Heritage Television Service
204 Heritage Rd.
Monticello, Indiana U.S.A.
574-583-9681 Voice & FAX
jongar@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or
htv1@xxxxxxxxx (for file u.l.)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gemini Computer & TV" <geminitv@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, July 09, 2004 3:16 PM
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Philips B8 chassis VSLOPE Adjustment Question
> Using the remote transmitter, enter the following seven-button sequence to
> activate the Service Mode:
>
> 06-25-96-Menu
>
> Note: This sequence must be entered consecutively without allowing the on
> screen display to time out between entries.
>
>
> The trick is to use the "smart" button on page H to save the changes. All
> other pages require you to press "menu" to save the changes.
>
>
>
> Exit Service Mode
> To exit the Service Test Mode procedure enter Service Page I and press the
> Volume Up button on the remote transmitter.
> To save the current modification of the register data, disconnect the set
> from its AC source.
>
> When the receiver is operating in the Service Mode, all normal on-screen
> displays are suppressed and replaced by a special display
>
>
>
>
>
>
> The second letter indicates which Service Page the set is currently in.
>
> A = Setting Feature Word and other adjustments
> (See Chassis Feature Chart)
> B = AFC Alignment (IF-PLL)
> C = AGC Alignment
> D = Stereo Input Level *
> E = Wideband/Spectral Stereo Adjustment *
> F = DO NOT USE - SPECIAL FACTORY STEREO SETUP
> G = White Balance (White Point)
> H = Horizontal Center & Vertical Geometry
> I = Exit Service Mode
>
> * If available
>
>
> The available Service Pages can be accessed by pressing the Menu button on
> the remote transmitter to scroll from page A to page I or accessed directly
> by entering the corresponding number key on the Remote Transmitter.
>
> Table 1 - Direct Access to Service Pages
>
> #Key = Page # = Page # = Page1 = A 4 = D 7 = G2 = B 5 = E 8 = H3 = C 6 = F*
> 9 = I
> *= Do not use
>
> The trick is to use the "smart" button on page H to save the changes. All
> other pages require you to press "menu" to save the changes.
>
> 1. The Vertical Height can be adjusted by using the Channel Up button on the
> remote transmitter to increase the Vertical Height and the Channel Down
> button to reduce the height.
> 2. The Vertical Linearity (V-Slope) can be adjusted by using the Status
> button on the remote transmitter to increase the linearity and the Mute
> button to reduce the linearity.
> 3. Adjustment of the Vertical Height and Linearity are interactive. If minor
> adjustment is required use the appropriate adjustment defined in step 1 to
> make the corrections. If complete alignment is required follow the procedure
> described in steps 4 through 9.
> 4. Reduce the Vertical Height to a value of 00 by using the Channel Down
> button on the remote transmitter.
> 5. Apply a crosshatch pattern to the antenna input.
> 6. Adjust the Vertical Linearity (V-Slope) using the Mute and Status
> function to obtain equal linearity (box size) of the crosshatch pattern.
> 7. Use the Channel Up function to increase the Vertical Height to slightly
> over scan the vertical at the top and bottom of the picture.
> 8. Refine the Vertical Height and Linearity as required for optimum vertical
> scan.
> 9. To adjust Vertical Shift (centering) and Vertical S-Correction (linearity
> in center area) do the following.
> 10. Exit and save Service Page H by pressing SMART on the remote
> transmitter.
> 11. Enter Service Page A (#1) and select register 66 (S-Correct) or register
> 67 (center) as needed by using the cursor up and down buttons on the remote
> transmitter.
> 12. Use the volume up/down buttons on the remote transmitter to adjust the
> displayed register.
> 13. NO EFFECT WILL BE SEEN UNTIL THE REGISTER NUMBER IS CHANGED. Toggle the
> register number back and forth between 66 to 67 as you adjust to view the
> changes using the cursor up and down buttons.
> 14. When complete press Menu to save the adjustment, press 9 to go to
> Service Page I.
> 15. Press Volume up (+) to exit the Service Mode and save all changes.
> Remove AC power and reapply to complete the save.
>
> Exit Service Mode
>
> To exit the Service Mode procedure enter Service Page I and press the Volume
> Up button on the remote transmitter.
>
> To save the current modification of the register data, disconnect the set
> from its AC source.
>
> Bob Waterman, CET® #RI-28
> Master Technician License #9109
> Service Manager / Parts Manager
> Gemini Computer, TV, & Security Alarms
> (508)695-7302
> (508)695-7769 FAX
> geminitv@xxxxxxxxxxx
> geminitv@xxxxxxx
> www.geminicomputertvsecurityalarms.com
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jon Garver" <jongar@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "TechAssist" <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, July 09, 2004 3:58 PM
> Subject: [TechAssist] Philips B8 chassis VSLOPE Adjustment Question
>
>
> > My question is, what button is used on the smart remote to
> > adjust the VSLOPE value higher? The "mute" button lowers the
> > value but can't find one the one to increase it. The current
> > value is 17.
> >
> > I had to replace the EEPROM. Everything appears to be OK except
> > that I need to bring the picture down about 2".
> >
> > First time that I have tried to adjust anything in a Philips
> > service menu and don't have the manual for it.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jon Garver
> > Heritage Television Service
> > 204 Heritage Rd.
> > Monticello, Indiana U.S.A.
> > 574-583-9681 Voice & FAX
> > jongar@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or
> > htv1@xxxxxxxxx (for file u.l.)
> >
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