Hidden TV Settings - HELP!

Widdy · 10-02-2003, 13:44

I have a nice new sony television but the picture is too "zoomed in" in all modes (4:3, 14:9, Smart, 16:9) resulting in a loss of pciture at the top and bottom of the screen.

I have heard from somewhere there is a secret installers menu on most modern televisions to alter the features of the picture.

Does anybosy know the "secret" combination to input on my Sony remote to get to this menu.

Cheers,

Simon.

Rob P · 10-02-2003, 15:34

Check out...
http://www.staddiscombe.freeserve.co...frame_hifi.htm

It may help.

TaylorC · 10-02-2003, 16:49

I would recommend calling an engineer out and have it sorted under warranty as altering the settings in the engineering menu is potentially fatal!!
You really do need to understand the full technical aspects of television technology before you start experimenting in there, if you do decide to go for it then make sure you write down the original settings before changing them.
I have seen a number of posts in these and other forums where people have had a go and then found to their cost that the telly is well and truly busted!!

Orbitalzone · 10-02-2003, 17:42

I agree.... if it's under guarantee get it sorted by the supplier.... if you really want to tinker.. and at your own risk (this will invalidate the warranty should you bugger it up) check out THIS site....

Be very careful what you alter and makes sure you make notes what the settings are before you alter them!

Widdy · 10-02-2003, 22:06

Managed to do it quite easy. The picture was just zoomed in too far, changed two settings and now works fine.

Thanks for all your help!

Jim Rae · 11-02-2003, 02:15

I have just acquired a new Philips 14" NICAM TV/monitor and the geometry/power supply artefacts are appalling!

It would suit me to sort it myself rather than battle with Curries, so any info on service settings would be much appreciated.

ghorricks · 12-02-2003, 09:42

Hitachi ??? Anyone know any menu's for these?

Gav

Jim Rae · 12-02-2003, 11:16

As we are all looking for service menus and we don't seem to trust TV engineers, well some of them at least, could D Spy set up a menus section like the Tests Update?

I could use Sony, Samsung, Philips, Matsui, Bush, and Goodmans for a start...

Orbitalzone · 12-02-2003, 20:20

I used to service Panasonics and Sonys, but haven't any info on the rest... however you could post a link on < this > site and ask... I've sometimes had some success, other technicians frequent this site....

10-02-2003, 13:44	#1
Widdy Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Yorkshire, UK Posts: 1,955	Hidden TV Settings - HELP! I have a nice new sony television but the picture is too "zoomed in" in all modes (4:3, 14:9, Smart, 16:9) resulting in a loss of pciture at the top and bottom of the screen. I have heard from somewhere there is a secret installers menu on most modern televisions to alter the features of the picture. Does anybosy know the "secret" combination to input on my Sony remote to get to this menu. Cheers, Simon.

10-02-2003, 15:34	#2
Rob P Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cambridge Posts: 269	Check out... http://www.staddiscombe.freeserve.co...frame_hifi.htm It may help.

10-02-2003, 16:49	#3
TaylorC Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Birmingham Posts: 243	I would recommend calling an engineer out and have it sorted under warranty as altering the settings in the engineering menu is potentially fatal!! You really do need to understand the full technical aspects of television technology before you start experimenting in there, if you do decide to go for it then make sure you write down the original settings before changing them. I have seen a number of posts in these and other forums where people have had a go and then found to their cost that the telly is well and truly busted!!

10-02-2003, 17:42	#4
Orbitalzone Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sussex Posts: 12,173	I agree.... if it's under guarantee get it sorted by the supplier.... if you really want to tinker.. and at your own risk (this will invalidate the warranty should you bugger it up) check out THIS site.... Be very careful what you alter and makes sure you make notes what the settings are before you alter them!

10-02-2003, 22:06	#5
Widdy Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Yorkshire, UK Posts: 1,955	Managed to do it quite easy. The picture was just zoomed in too far, changed two settings and now works fine. Thanks for all your help!

11-02-2003, 02:15	#6
Jim Rae Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 4,125	I have just acquired a new Philips 14" NICAM TV/monitor and the geometry/power supply artefacts are appalling! It would suit me to sort it myself rather than battle with Curries, so any info on service settings would be much appreciated.

12-02-2003, 09:42	#7
ghorricks Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North West Posts: 583	Hitachi ??? Anyone know any menu's for these? Gav

12-02-2003, 11:16	#8
Jim Rae Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 4,125	As we are all looking for service menus and we don't seem to trust TV engineers, well some of them at least, could D Spy set up a menus section like the Tests Update? I could use Sony, Samsung, Philips, Matsui, Bush, and Goodmans for a start...

12-02-2003, 20:20	#9
Orbitalzone Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sussex Posts: 12,173	I used to service Panasonics and Sonys, but haven't any info on the rest... however you could post a link on < this > site and ask... I've sometimes had some success, other technicians frequent this site....

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