NOTE: During the Service Menu Mode the channel up/ dn will change the parameter # while the volume +/- will change
the value range. Therefore channel changes, when in the service menu mode, must be accomplished by random access
using the remote transmitter. To access channels 100 thru 125, press and hold the channel 1 button on the remote control
until the number 1 and two dashes are displayed on the screen; then press the second and third digits.
Parameter#Parameter NameValue RangeComment
Chan to changeVol to adjust
00Pass No. for Serv. adjust Must set to 76May not advance until value set
Service Adjustment Parameters
01Horiz. Freq.00-63Sync is killed
02Not used
03Vertical S Bias00
04Vertical S Amplitude07
05not used
06not used
07Red Bias00-127
08Green Bias00-127
09Blue Bias00-127
10Red Drive00-63
11Green Drive00-63
12Blue Drive00-63
13Security pass number for chassis
High voltage on this chassis is NOT adjustable. To
check high voltage connect a VTVM with high voltage
probe to the picture tube high voltage anode, negative
lead to picture tube ground strap (use 500 volt scale).
NOTE: The meter (VTVM with high voltage probe)
used for measuring high voltage must have a
resistance of 1000 megohm or more and be
accurate within 5% or better.
Nominal high voltage for this chassis (at maximum beam
current) is 25.5 kV (19 inch) and 24 kV (13 inch) when
measured with a VTVM (with high voltage probe) as
described and must not exceed 30.0kV under any
circumstances.
Must set to 78May not advance to higher param.
until value set
X-Radiation Protection Shutdown Check
NOTE: When service is required, especially in the
horizontal deflection, high voltage, or regulated
B+ circuits the X-Radiation Protection circuit
should be tested for proper operation as follows:
1. Allow for instrument warm up and adjust user
controls or maximum brightness and contrast levels.
2. Locate the x-ray protect test stakes labeled XRP1 and
XRP2(J4901 located to the rear and center of the
chassis).
3. Momentarily short stake XRP1 to stake XRP2. The
instrument must shutdown and then restart.
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Service Menu
The service menu is provided to facilitate instrument
alignment and service adjustments. The service menu is
accessed by pressing two combinations of buttons on the
front panel keyboard. With the instrument “on” press
and hold the menu button and simultaneously press the
power button, then while continuing to hold the menu
button release the power button and press the volume +
button. The instrument should immediately display a one
line menu on the screen, release buttons.
ParameterControlled
by Channel Up/Down
P00
The decimal value on the left is the parameter number
and the decimal value on the right is the current value of
that parameter. The channel up and down buttons
increment and decrement the parameter number. The
volume + and the volume - buttons adjust the current
value of that parameter. There are three parameter
catagories which are used for security reasons. They are
employed to protect the factory alignments from being
modified by the user. The first security parameter, 00,
requires a specific value to be selected
Value controlled
by Volume Up/Down
V00
with the volume +/- keys before other parameters may be
selected.
NOTE: If the channel up/down buttons are pressed
without the correct security pass-number set, the
service mode is exited.
There are three main groups of parameters: the service
adjustment parameters, the chassis alignment
parameters, and the tuner alignment parameters. The
chassis and tuner alignment parameters are each
preceded by a security pass-number for added protection.
Most of the service adjustment and chassis alignment
parameters correspond to individual (unpacked) register
fields in the T-Chip. When these parameters are
modified, the T-Chip and the corresponding EEPROM
location is updated.
NOTE: When setting the kine bias/drive parameters, the
Menu button may be used to enable the vertical collapse
setup line-it functions as a toggle. The setup line has the
following characteristics: -Selects S-Video source (make
sure no signal is connected to the S-Video input); Contrast is automatically set to minimum; -Brightness is
set to 7.5 IRE; -Vertical kill is enabled. When the setup
line is toggled off, the characteristics modified above will
return to their prior settings. Changing to another
parameter (with channel up/down buttons) will also
toggle off the setup line.
Test Equipment Required
External Marker Generator - Capable of furnishing
41.25 MHz, 45.75 MHz and 4.5 MHz markers and AF
modulation.
Digital Voltmeter
External Bias Supply - Well regulated, isolated AC
operated
variable DC bias supply.
Focus Adjust
Adjust Focus control to provide best overall picture
focus.
Horizontal Frequency
1. Enter parameter # 01 (see chart).
2. Adjust value range for stable or slowly moving
horizontal lines.
Horizontal Phase
1. Adjust the Horizontal Phase control to center the
picture horizontally.
Vertical S Bias
1. Enter parameter # 03 (see chart) and set the value
range to 00.
NTSC/PAL Signal Generator - Capable of producing
PAL M and N signals with an anti-PAL source available.
NOTE: All service adjustments, except Focus and
Screen adjust, are bus controlled. They are
accessable only through entry of the correct
parameter #. See the Service Menu Chart in
this service data.
Vertical S Amplitude
1. Enter parameter # 04 (see chart) and set the value
range to 07.
Vertical DC
1. Adjust the Vertical DC control (R4563) to center the
picture vertically.
Vertical Size
1. Input a PAL M or NTSC test pattern.
2. Adjust the Vertical Size control (R4574) for
approximately 1/4" overscan at the top and bottom of
the screen.
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3.58MHz Oscillator
1. Disconnect any signals to the instrument.
2. Connect a frequency counter using a low capacitance
probe to U4881V - pin 20.
3. Adjust C4883V for 3.579545MHz ± 10Hz.
Delay Line Amp
1. Input an anti-PAL test pattern.
2. Adjust the Delay Line Amp control (R4846V) to null
the "Venetian Blinds" effect in the anti-Pal area of
the test pattern.
PAL M Delay
1. Input an anti-PAL coded PAL M test pattern.
2. Adjust the PAL M Delay control (L4842V) to null
the chroma in the anti-Pal area of the test pattern.
PAL N Delay
1. Input an anti -PAL coded PAL N test pattern.
2. Adjust the PAL N Delay control (L4841V) to null
the chroma in the anti-Pal area of the test pattern.
Vertical Ramp
1. Input a PAL M crosshatch test pattern.
2. Note the position of the top vertical line in reference
to the top edge of the screen.
3. Input a PAL N crosshatch test pattern and adjust the
Vertical Ramp control (R4567VZ) to place the top
vertical line in the same position as the PAL M top
line.
PLL Tuning (IF VCO Free Run)
1. Enter parameter # 14 (see c hart).
2. Apply 4.0 volt DC bias to IF AGC TP2305 (pin 14 of
U1001).
3. Short RF AGC TP7102 (tuner side of R2313) to
ground.
4. Apply 41.25 MHz marker (300 mV output)) to IF
input (pin 1 of SF2301).
5. Connect oscilloscope to TP1201 (pin 55 of U1001).
Set scope for 1{S per division.
6. Adjust parameter reading to provide a 2.2{S sine
wave response.
NOTE: If a 2.2{S sine wave response cannot be
achieved set parameter reading to approximate
mid range and adjust L2302 for a 2.2{S
response. L2302 is preset at the time of
manufacture and should require no further
adjustment unless a 2.2{S response cannot be
achieved during the parameter adjustment.
4.5 MHz Trap
1. Enter parameter # 15 (see chart).
2. Short RF AGC TP7102 (tuner side of R2313) to
ground.
3. Apply 45.75 MHz (300mV output) and 41.25 MHz
(100mV output) to IF input (pin 1 of SF2301).
4. Connect oscilloscope to TP2302 (pin 63 of U1001).
5. Adjust parameter reading to produce minimum 4.5
MHz indication (sine wave just stops losing
amplitude).
Video Level
1. Enter parameter # 16 (see chart).
2. Connect color bar generator to anteanna input
(100% modulation) set for super pulse display.
3. Connect oscilloscope to TP2302 (pin 63 of U1001).
4. Adjust value range to produce 2.0 volt p-p (sync to
white) response.
FM Level (Wideband Audio)
1. Enter parameter # 17 (see chart).
2. Connect signal generator to sound output TP1201
(pin 55 of U1001) with 4.5 MHz carrier, 1 KHz
modulation, with 25 KHz deviation
3. Apply 4.0 volts DC bias to IF AGC TP2305.
4. Connect oscilloscope to TP1202 (WBA output pin 3
U1001).
5. Adjust value range for 1.2 volt p-p indication of the
1KHz component (a 1.8 KHz component also exists).
RF AGC
The RF AGC has been preset at the time of manufacture
for optimum operation over a wide range of RF signal
input conditions. Readjustment should not be required
unless — the tuner has been repaired, IC 1001 has been
replaced, IC 3101 has been replaced, IC 3201 has been
replaced, or unusual signal conditions exist such as:
1. Cable TV— adjacent channel interference.
2. Picture bending and/or channel 6 color beats which
are usually due to excessive RF signal input. This
occurs when the receiver location is too close to the
transmitting tower. It may also occur when the
receiver is connectedto an antenna distribution
system where the RF signal has been amplified. The
signal should be attenuated at the antenna input to a
more satisfactory level.
3. Picture Noise caused by “broadcast noise” or weak
signal. If the broadcast is “clean” and the received
signal is at least 1 mV, the picture will be noise free
in any area.
NOTE: Adjustment of the RF AGC parameters may not
have any visible effect except under unusual
conditions. Ajusting the RF AGC to one
extreme of it’s parameter limits will usually
provide a relatively poor signal-to-noise ratio,
while adustment to the other extreme of it’s
parameter limits will cause a degradation of
overload conditions such as channel 6 color
beats or Cable TV adjacent channel interference.
If the RF AGC parameter setting is adjusted,
check all local channels for proper operation.
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Use weakest local signal to adjust RF AGC
parameter setting.
Color Temperature
1. Set instrument for Auxiliary Input (Channel 00).
Make sure that there is no signal input to the SVHS
input on models with SVHS jacks.
2. Preset red, green and blue drive parameter values to
mid-range (approximate setting of 32).
3. Enter parameter # 07 for red bias adjustment. Press
Menu button (on instrument front panel) and short
JW303 (on the PAL module) to ground (JW804) for
setup line.
4. Using an DC voltmeter, preset red, green and blue
bias parameters to provide 120 volts DC at the
collector of their respective output transistors on the
kine socket circuit board.
NOTE: When the voltmeter probe is placed on the
green cathode, the Service Menu On-ScreenDisplay may be difficult to read.
5. Adjust the screen control to just produce a centerline
(red, green or blue).
6. Enter parameter #s for the remaining two bias
control colors and obtain proper mix to produce a
white setup line.
NOTE: Each time a parameter is exited and a new
parameter is entered the Menu button (on
instrument front panel) must be pressed to
reinstate the setup line.
7. Set brightness and contrast contr ols to maximum.
8. Enter access codes for the color drive controls (10 for
red, 11 for green and 12 for blue) in random
sequence. Adjust their respective parameters to
obtain a 6500 degree kelvin color temperature
(warm white) raster.
9. Check the low light to high light gray scale tracking
(black and white picture). Should any color other
than gray or white be dominant in low light to high
light areas the color temperature settings have not
been properly performed. Repeat the procedure if
necessary.
NOTE: Color bias adjustments affect the low light
(dark) areas while color drive adjustments affect
the high light (white) areas.
TUNER ALIGNMENT
Equipment Required
Service Alignment Fixture-RCA Stock No
215568 (TAG001)
VCR- Used as signal source for TOB service
alignment fixture (tuner service modulator).
DVM- Digital volt meter.
External DC Power Supply- Voltage source to
NOTE: Monitor RF AGC at + leg of C2306 (TP7102) or
pin 12 of the T-Chip (U1001) and adjust for
minimum voltage each step. Top and bottom
covers must be in place with bottom cover
soldered. The entire electronic tuner alignment
procedure, once started, must be completed in its
entirety.
Tuner Coil Alignment (Mechanical)
NOTE: The tuner coil alignment is preset at the time of
manufacture and should require no further
adjustment.The following recommended
procedure should be performed only in the
unlikely event that complete tuner alignment is
necessary (when necessary this procedure must
be performed prior to the electronic tuner
alignment). Bottom cover must be in place and
soldered. Use a plastic or wooden stick for
knifing coils.
1. Manually tune instrument and tuner service
modulator to channel 125 (Band 3) and enter
parameter # 154.
2. Connect DVM to tuner side of R7525.
3. If voltage reading is not between 4.55V and 4.75V
expand or compress L303 to set voltage within these
limits.
4. Manually tune instrument and tuner service
modulator to channel 50 (Band 2) and enter
parameter # 127.
5. Retain DVM connection step 2.
6. If voltage reading is not between 4.80V and 5.00V
expand or compress L304 to set voltage within these
limits.
7. Manually tune instrument and tuner service
modulator to channel 17 (Band 1) and enter
parameter # 109.
8. Retain DVM connection step 2.
9. If voltage reading is not between 4.40V and 4.60V
expand or compress L305 to set voltage within these
limits.
10. Manually tune instrument and tuner service
modulator to channel 125 (band 3) and enter
parameter 154.
11. Connect DVM to positive leg of C7503 (RF AGC to
tuner).
12. Set parameter value range to 31.
13. Expand or compress L105 for minimum RF AGC
voltage.