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== Precautions ==
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== IMPORTANT ==
  
'''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' before changing any value, take photos of existing values, so you can go back to previous configuration in case you make a mess
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<span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">Before changing any value, take photos of existing values so you can go back to previous configuration in case you make a mess.</span>
  
 
== Troubleshooting ==
 
== Troubleshooting ==
  
 
* On many Sony Trinitron PAL TVs, Service Mode value changes can only be applied in 50Hz
 
* On many Sony Trinitron PAL TVs, Service Mode value changes can only be applied in 50Hz

Revision as of 14:12, 16 February 2020

"Service Mode" is a hidden menu most TVs have to perform advanced adjustments. This menu was meant to be used by repair professionals, not the end used to be very careful when changing any parameter.

Some common adjustments you can do in Service Mode are:

  • Advanced color calibration
  • Geometry adjustments
  • Factory reset
  • Change region
  • and maybe more, depending on your TV Model

How to enter Service Mode

Service mode is commonly accessed using a combination of key presses in TV remote. Different TV brands and models have different key combinations to access and different menu options.

IMPORTANT

Before changing any value, take photos of existing values so you can go back to previous configuration in case you make a mess.

Troubleshooting

  • On many Sony Trinitron PAL TVs, Service Mode value changes can only be applied in 50Hz