SDM [Service Default Mode] - HOW TO ENTER SDM - PHILIPS 40PFL6606D-LCD TVs
How to Activate SDM
For this chassis there are two kinds of SDM: an analogue SDM and a
digital SDM. Tuning will happen according Table.
Service Default mode (SDM) and Service Alignment Mode (SAM) offers
several features for the service technician, while the Customer Service Mode
(CSM) is used for communication between the call centre and the customer.
As most signals are digital, it will be difficult to measure waveforms
with a standard oscilloscope. However, several key ICs are capable of
generating test patterns, which can be controlled via ComPair. In this way it
is possible to determine which part is defective.
Perform measurements under the following conditions:
• Service Default Mode.
• Video: Color bar signal.
• Audio: 3 kHz left, 1 kHz right.
This chassis also offers the option of using ComPair, a hardware
interface between a computer and the TV chassis. It offers the abilities of
structured troubleshooting, error code reading, and software version read-out
for all chassis.
Note: For the new model range, a new remote control (RC) is used with
some renamed buttons. This has an impact on the activation of the Service
modes. For instance the old “MENU” button is now called “HOME” (or is indicated
by a “house” icon).
Service Default Mode (SDM)
Purpose
• To create a pre-defined setting, to get the same measurement results
as given in this manual.
• To override SW protections detected by stand-by processor and make
the TV start up to the step just before protection (a sort of automatic
stepwise start-up).
• To start the blinking LED procedure where only LAYER 2 errors are
displayed.
• All picture settings at 50% (brightness, color, contrast).
• Sound volume at 25%.
SDM DEFAULT SETTINGS
• Analogue SDM: use the standard RC-transmitter and key in the code
“062596”, directly followed by the “MENU” (or “HOME”) button. [Note: It is
possible that, together with the SDM, the main menu will appear. To switch it
“off”, push the “MENU” (or "HOME") button again. Analogue SDMcan also be activated by
grounding for a moment the solder path on the SSB, with the indication “SDM”]
• Digital SDM: use the standard RC-transmitter and key in the code
“062593”, directly followed by the “MENU” (or "HOME") button. [Note:
It is possible that, together with the SDM, the main menu will appear. To
switch it “off”, push the “MENU” (or "HOME") button again.]
After activating this mode, “SDM” will appear in the upper right corner
of the screen (when a picture is available).
How to Navigate
When the “MENU” (or “HOME”) button is pressed on the RC transmitter,
the TV set will toggle between the SDM and the normal user menu.
How to Exit SDM
Use one of the following methods:
• Switch the set to STAND-BY via the RC-transmitter.
• Via a standard customer RC-transmitter: key in “00”-sequence.
