Thanks for the advice everyone. You are correct that I did more damage and
could make it worse if I were to continue without professional help.
However, in the beginning, didn't most of you want to get your hands on
experience and didn't you learn some of what you have through trial and
error? That's all I was trying to do. The way I became a good computer
tech is because in the beginning, I knew nothing about computers. And when
something went wrong, I didn't have the money to have it repared. So, I
learned through trial and error how to repair computers...often repairing my
own mistakes. Now, I am able to make the repairs that a lot of
professionals cannot. I was just hoping to be able to do the same with the
television. Never hurts to learn something new. In this case, I shall give
up and just return the tv to the thrift store that I purchased it from.
Investing more money into a tv that I purchased used, is not the way I
choose to spend the few bucks I have. I have a child who could benefit from
any funds that I have rather than a hobby.

Just a little note. I would imagine that a lot of people come to newsgroups
and forums for the same reason I did. There are a lot of people these days
that do not have extra bucks to spend and they try to make do with what they
have, including doing their own repair when they can. When I grew up, I was
raised by a Mother...no man in the house. She had to learn to do all the
fix-it-up jobs that most men do around the house. She did the car repair,
roof repair, leaky faucets, etc. I'm in the same boat she is. And you know
what? I feel glad that I am not an incapable person. I'll give up on the
tv because it's getting to the point that it's not worth it...but in the
future, think about your response to people. People are here for many
different reasons. Some are here to LEARN. And there are some people who
actually enjoy helping others learn when they can. There was a day of
bartering systems and helping your neighbor. It may not be a part of this
day and age, but it's still a part of me and who I am.

Take care everyone.




"Art" wrote in message
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Well Said Chris!! Too bad many consumers realize these facts only after
the scenario explained in this particular post and it's threads.
"Chris" wrote in message
. 97.133...
"x" wrote in
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I will get the other fixed...but the problem is...I've already been
into the service mode and need to undo what I've already done so at
least I can watch a normal colored television until I can get the tv
in for repair. The off and on situation only happened one day. Since
then, the television has worked fine. Problem is...the tinting and
coloring was all off and I tried to do it through the main setup but
it wouldn't work...so I entered the service mode and tried to match it
to what I THOUGHT was my identical set downstairs. Turns out..they
aren't the same model and I messed up the codes. Need to reset them.
I tried to get the codes through Panasonic but wasn't able to get
through. And all the repair shops keep it hush hush...they act as if
they never even HEARD of service codes. This is one area...I know I
can fix myself if I just had the codes. The other...yes, most
definitely I will have to take to a shop for repair but I have to wait
until I can find a STRONG person to put it in my car first. And there
runs into 2 problems...1, my car is in the shop, 2, I don't know any
strong person in the area. The person who carried the tv into the apt
nearly dropped it..it was too much for him. So, I just have to wait.
But, a nice picture would be very nice.
"Art" wrote in message
news Maybe you should repair the actual problems you are experiencing
rather than trying to fubar the set with the service only menu?? BTW:
The information is available via the Panasonic Service Manuals
available from Panasonic Corporation at nominal cost.
"x" wrote in message
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Rebalancing the color isn't as easy as you make it sound. Copying the
settings from another unit won't help either. This is why service codes
are kept from end users or inexperienced techs. You're a perfect example
of the damage that can be done. A service code in your possesion will
probably cause more damage than good. What other settings will you
tamper with or corrupt? You've taken a probable simple repair and
seriously complicated it. You're next step may render the unit
unrepairable. The service manual will give you the code which I strongly
recommend you buy. The price is considerably cheaper than the damage
you'll do. It'll also educate you on what NOT to do......again.
Good luck,
Chris


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