Friday, September 19, 2014

HOW TO ENTER SERVICE MODE TO THOMSON 52RW87E - PROJECTION TV

TO ENTER SERVICE MODE
* Switch the TV into “Standby” mode by pressing the Standby button on the RCU.  Wait till the TV goes into the standby.
* Press the VOL- button and then the PR- button on the TV keyboard.  Hold them down for more than 8 seconds.
* After the normal switch on time, when the 8 seconds have elapsed, the main service menu appears on the screen.
Note : In service mode :
> The child lock function is re-initialized
> Clear any wake-up/sleep/memo/EPG timers
> Pin 8 of the scart plug has to be ignored.
> AV- Link WSS detection and letterbox detection (auto format) have to be disabled.
> EPG and TELETEXT have to be disabled.
> Automatic standby functions, in case of no antenna signal have to be disabled.
> All passwords have to disabled.
> Installation Mode disabled.
> Default format and zoom.
> The Chassis Variant will be checked and stored.
TEMPORARY EXIT FROM SERVICE MODE
> Press Exit on the Remote control.
> Everyday use menu can be accessed via Menu button.  (Text and EPG not available)
Field Service Menu can be re-entered via Blue button.
EXITING FROM SERVICE MODE 
SCREEN REMOVAL
* Carefully remove the loudspeaker cover from the sets front panel.
* Remove the screens fixing frame screws from along the bottom of the frame.
* Pull the bottom of the frame out a little, lift it up and remove it from the set and place it on a clean workbench.
* Simultaneously bend both screens inwards and remove the screens from the frame.  To prevent damage to or leaving fingerprints on the new screen, we suggest you wear cotton gloves.

* To re-assemble the screen, perform the removal operations in reverse order.
Four digit Universal Remote Control Codes_to check with Thomson TVs

0008 0024 0026 0049 0064 0074 0101 0134 0152 0165 0181 0182 0186 0196 0218 0230 0233 0237 0321 0424 0436 0462 0603 0604 0827