REPAIRING AND NOT THROWING AWAY

REPAIRING AND NOT THROWING AWAY

Richtige Fernseher haben Röhren!

Richtige Fernseher haben Röhren!

In Brief: On this site you will find pictures and technical information about Service Modes, Circuit Diagrams, Firmware Update procedure, Disassemble procedure, Universal remote control set-up codes, Troubleshooting and more....

If you go into the profession, you will obtain or have access to a variety of tech tips databases HERE IT IS Master Electronics Repair !.

These are an excellent investment where the saying: 'time-is-money' rules. However, to learn, you need to develop a general troubleshooting approach - a logical, methodical, method of narrowing down the problem. A tech tip database might suggest: 'Replace C536' for a particular symptom. This is good advice for a specific problem on one model. However, what you really want to understand is why C536 was the cause and how to pinpoint the culprit in general even if you don't have a service manual or schematic and your tech tip database doesn't have an entry for your sick TV or VCR.

While schematics are nice, you won't always have them or be able to justify the purchase for a one-of repair. Therefore, in many cases, some reverse engineering will be necessary. The time will be well spent since even if you don't see another instance of the same model in your entire lifetime, you will have learned something in the process that can be applied to other equipment problems.
As always, when you get stuck, checking out a tech-tips database may quickly identify your problem and solution.In that case, you can greatly simplify your troubleshooting or at least confirm a diagnosis before ordering parts.

Happy repairing!
Today, the West is headed for the abyss. For the ultimate fate of our disposable society is for that society itself to be disposed of. And this will happen sooner, rather than later.

How to use the site:
- If you landed here via any Search Engine, you will get what you searched for and you can search more using the search this blog feature provided by Google. You can visit more posts scrolling the left blog archive of all posts of the month/year,
or you can click on the main photo-page to start from the main page. Doing so it starts from the most recent post to the older post simple clicking on the Older Post button on the bottom of each page after reading , post after post.

You can even visit all posts, time to time, when reaching the bottom end of each page and click on the Older Post button.

- If you arrived here at the main page via bookmark you can visit all the site scrolling the left blog archive of all posts of the month/year pointing were you want , or more simple You can even visit all blog posts, from newer to older, clicking at the end of each bottom page on the Older Post button.
So you can see all the blog/site content surfing all pages in it.

- The search this blog feature provided by Google is a real search engine. If you're pointing particular things it will search IT for you; or you can place a brand name in the search query at your choice and visit all results page by page. It's useful since the content of the site is very large.

Note that if you don't find what you searched for, try it after a period of time; the site is a never ending job !

..............The bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness of todays funny gadgets low price has faded from memory........ . . . . . .....
Don't forget the past, the end of the world is upon us! Pretty soon it will all turn to dust!

©2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Frank Sharp - You do not have permission to copy photos and words from this blog, and any content may be never used it for auctions or commercial purposes, however feel free to post anything you see here with a courtesy link back, btw a link to the original post here , is mandatory.
All posts are presented here for informative, historical and educative purposes as applicable within fair use. NOTHING HERE IS FOR SALE !

Friday 15 March 2019

RCA GUIDE PLUS+ RESET AND DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES_FACTORY DIAGNOSTIC_FACTORY RESET.

RCA GUIDE PLUS+ RESET AND DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES_Factory Diagnostic_Factory Reset.

RESET & DIAGNOSTICS
Guide+ Gold Servicing Procedures
When troubleshooting a problem where the EPG is suspected, it’s important to realize that the problem is most likely not a “hardware” failure but could well be a customer operational, hookup issues or possibly a “data” download problem. For this reason, it’s very important that the service technician confirms that the customer has called the Thomson Consumer Electronics Customer Care call center (1-800-336-1900) and asked for assistance in resolving any hookup, operational issues or other problems.  The Guide+ Gold troubleshooting staff at the TCE customer Care call center are specifically trained to handle problems in the area of hookup and customer operation and also are trained in “front line” troubleshooting of the EPG system.
 
Factory Diagnostic
The diagnostic performs five different test on the Guide + system. The five tests are ROM, RAM, VBI, Glink and IR tests. The ROM and RAM tests verify the proper operation of the memory IC’s in the module. If one of these tests fails, the module will have to be replaced. During the VBI test , the set must be tuned to a channel in that area that contains Guide+ data.  If not tuned to a channel that contains Guide+ data, the unit will always fail the VBI test, however this does not mean that the module is defective. The Glink test is used to test the special retail demonstration fixture. It also will fail unless the “Glink fixture” is connected (intended for used in retail store displays only). The IR test is for verifying the operation of the IR Blaster. The IR Blaster is used for operation with cable boxes and VCR’s. The IR Blaster test always fails if not plugged in.
 
To Enter the Factory Diagnostic Mode:
Gemstar 4 Models (Mono Sets)
Press “Menu” on remote.
Press “6” on remote. (TV Guide Plus+ Menu option)
Press “1” on remote. (Guide Plus+ Setup option)
Press “Go-Back” on remote.
Press “Info” on remote. Set begins testing procedure.
Press, “Clear to exist test
Gemstar 4 Models (Stereo Sets)
Press “Menu” on remote.
Press “7” on remote. (TV Guide Plus+ Menu option)
Press “1” on remote. (Guide Plus+ Setup option)
Press “Go-Back” on remote.
Press “Info” on remote. Set begins testing procedure.
Press, “Clear to exist test.
 
 
All Other Guide+ Models (Mono Sets)
 
 
Press “Menu” on remote.
Press “6” on remote. (TV Guide Plus+ Menu option)
Press “1” on remote. (Guide Plus+ Setup option)
Press “Go-Back” on remote.
Press “TV” on remote. Set begins testing procedure.
Press, “Clear to exist test.
All Other Guide+ Models (Stereo Sets)
Press “Menu” on remote.
Press “7” on remote. (TV Guide Plus+ Menu option)
Press “1” on remote. (Guide Plus+ Setup option)
Press “Go-Back” on remote.
Press “TV” on remote. Set begins testing procedure.
Press, “Clear to exist test.
Note: The factory diagnostic test does not clear the channel map or program listings from the module.
 
Factory Reset
The “Factory Reset” places the module back to the original factory setting. This includes resetting or clearing any and all channel mapping and/or program listing data. If the procedure below is performed, a complete setup and download of both the channel map information and the program listing data will be necessary. A full download can also be performed using the Guide+ Factory-Loop Tape in a much shorter period of time. If the download test tape is unavailable, performing a Reset of the system could mean an overnight wait to determine if the problem is resolved.
 
To Reset the Module:
Gemstar 4 Models (Mono Sets)
Press “Menu” on remote.
Press “6” on remote. (TV Guide Plus+ Menu option)
Press “1” on remote. (Guide Plus+ Setup option)
Press “Go-Back” on remote.
Press “9” on remote.
Press “9” on remote. Instrument immediately clears settings.
Press “Clear” on remote to exit test.
Unit must be setup again and allowed to obtain a complete download. The download test tape can be used to test the system.
Gemstar 4 Models (Stereo Sets)
Press “Menu” on remote.
Press “7” on remote. (TV Guide Plus+ Menu option)
Press “1” on remote. (Guide Plus+ Setup option)
Press “Go-Back” on remote.
Press “9” on remote.
Press “9” on remote. Instrument immediately clears settings.
Press “Clear” on remote to exit test.
Unit must be setup again and allowed to obtain a complete download. The download test tape can be used to test the system.
 
All Other Guide+ Models (Mono Sets)
Press “Menu” on remote.
Press “6” on remote. (TV Guide Plus+ Menu option)
Press “1” on remote. (Guide Plus+ Setup option)
Press “Go-Back” on remote.
Press “Who” (or Input) on remote
Press “Clear” to exit test.
Unit must be setup again and allowed to obtain a complete download. The download test tape can be used to test the system.
 
All Other Guide+ Models (Stereo Sets)
 
Press “Menu” on remote.
Press “6” on remote. (TV Guide Plus+ Menu option)
Press “1” on remote. (Guide Plus+ Setup option)
Press “Go-Back” on remote.
Press “Who” (or Input) on remote
Press “Clear” to exit test.
Unit must be set-up again and allowed to obtain a complete download. The download test tape can be used to test the system.
Posted By: FRANK at 03:40
TAG: , ,