Tip for those this didn't work for: Make sure you hold volume down ON THE TV, not the remote! I thought this method didn't work for my model of TAU because I was holding volume down on the remote, it needs to be on the set itself. GREAT video, thank you!

@JoeRetroWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. I will pin your comment.

@airthrowDBT

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeRetroWorld I got way better geometry now, thanks sir

@JoeRetroWorld

2 жыл бұрын

@@airthrowDBT that's awesome. So what the first game you gonna test out

@airthrowDBT

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeRetroWorld Been going through my Mega Everdrive Pro today, really into Whiprush 2222 and Grindstormer, 2 excellent shmups!

@JoeRetroWorld

2 жыл бұрын

@@airthrowDBT I love a good shump. I was playing some on my dreamcast an hour ago. I tried GunBird 2, I don't remember it being that hard.

Essential video for TAU owners. Picked up two TAUs today for 15 bucks with less than stellar geometry but absolutely beautiful bright tubes. In fact the picture on these gives Trinitron a run for it’s money, but that damn geometry... The written instructions online for getting into the service menu weren’t exactly clear. This video demonstration will be a lifesaver once my remotes come in the mail, and it’s looking like the options here are robust enough to not have to open the actual TVs up. Thanks for helping to keep CRTs alive.

@JoeRetroWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you're welcome.

@joseflando162

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to your video I was able to bandaid geometry issues on my 2003 Tau enough to be serviceable (still some bowing but I can live with it). Unlike your model, mine did not give me a nice menu selection screen for the options, just simple scrolling with meaningless letters and values. If anyone else has this problem, the letter for adjusting pincushion values and geometry is letter “D”.

@JoeRetroWorld

2 жыл бұрын

@@joseflando162 that's awesome, glade you where able to adjust it. The letters are hard to decipher at first. With time and a pdf manual download you will figure it out.

Thank you very much for this. I just picked up a free Panasonic CT-32C8G to replace a JVC D series that has weak whites. This is exactly what I was looking for. Glad to know the universal remote works since this unit didn't have the remote with it.

@JoeRetroWorld

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

Thank you so much, you helped me fix the TV I use to play n64 games with (n64 games look better on it than on modern TV's). I was unable to read the left half of the screen but now it's fixed, thanks!

@JoeRetroWorld

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, it makes me super happy that I can help you and others. Take care and happy gaming.

@JoeRetroWorld

2 жыл бұрын

I have many other videos on different topics of retro gaming. Fill free to subscribe and like. This helps me to spread to information and grow my small channel.

Very much appreciated, the top and bottom were cut off on my CT-27SC14, and I was able to fix it with your instructions.

@JoeRetroWorld

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@JoeRetroWorld

2 жыл бұрын

So happy I could help you.

Joe I love you man, you have saved the day so many times

@JoeRetroWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, it makes me super happy that I could help. I just made a video showing the factory settings of this Panasonic. The link is in the description.

This video was a saviour. Thanks

Thanks, this video helped solve a problem with Brightness I was having

@JoeRetroWorld

11 ай бұрын

That's the same issue I had, that's why I made this video. Happy gaming

Super helpful thankyou!

@JoeRetroWorld

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, have a great weekend.

GOOD looking out. Got a PV-DF273 Tau and I'll never get rid of it after doing this.

@JoeRetroWorld

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, so glad I could help.

Thank you

@JoeRetroWorld

5 ай бұрын

You're welcome, Happy Gaming

Dude thanks so much .., this helped a great deal .., I think I may have a grounding issue as the black scan lines are a bit blurry and fuzzy or possibly a Cap change .., but my picture was so dark and I got to go change brightness properly it’s like day and night 🎉thanks

@JoeRetroWorld

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help, Happy gaming

I have a similar Panasonic CT-27 series model. For some crazy reason they made it super complicated with way too many steps to get into the service menu

Thank you that's helpful, now to tinker with it.

Hello, this will not work on all Tau panasonic crt tvs. It did not work on my CT27SL15. If it doesn't work for you, there is an easy alternative. With the original remote or a universal remote; change to the input you want to make the adjustments in(changes, av1, av2,component) and hold down the volume down button on the tv and the channel "9" button on the controller for more than 2 seconds and it will bring up the service menu. Besides that, thank you for the awesome videos.

@JoeRetroWorld

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

YES, I WANT TO KNOW HOW TO RESET ON TV BECAUSE IS IN OPTION ALWAYS

How do I get rid of the code in the top left I did what you said and it’s not working

esta muy bueno tu tutorial pero necesita un update ya que en las partes mas interesantes no se ve que botones usaste

I picked this one up for free last week. The s-video Isnt working but Component does, Ill keep this as a back up because I just bought 2 sony trinitrons for 80 bucks total. A 36" and I think a 32" with hdmi input

@JoeRetroWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Those are hugh tv sets. Nice find,.thank you for the sub.

I have the same CRT but the image is too dark even at max setting (60 For contrast and brightness), will the service menu help ?

@JoeRetroWorld

4 ай бұрын

Yes, I had the same issue. You can brighten it up in the service menu.

Hey man, anyway you could post what settings yours are all on? I know it won’t be perfect for my TV but I just got one and it’s p screwed

@JoeRetroWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Ok, I will do it this week for you and 3 other people.

@forte4450

3 жыл бұрын

@@JoeRetroWorld thank you so much! Can’t wait!

So it seems to me that the Serviceman Menu in Panasonic sets can actually have different values set at the factory than the defaults listed in the manuals. I think I overwrote some factory settings thinking they should be at the manual's value, which does not mean things will return to normal if you set things back to the service manual default.

@JoeRetroWorld

Жыл бұрын

Crt tv sets are a very finicky device. That's why almost everyone was tested and calibrated. Set parameters where hard to set at one level. Magnetic fields, age and just plain natural errors have effects on each. So the service manual settings are really just a estimate of what they need to be. What kind of tv do you have?

Thanks !

@JoeRetroWorld

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

any idea what specific universal remote you're using? When I programmed the universal remote that came with my Panasonic CT27SC14 it seems to want to change from the "TV" option to "Cable" anytime I go to input a channel or use the Channel up and down button. Any guesses as to why this is happening or remotes you can suggest?

@JoeRetroWorld

Жыл бұрын

I did a video showing how even when you use the code that is giving in the manual for that television set. It still might not work properly. You might need to try codes from a different model. I had to use a vcr/dvd combo television set code for the remote to work like factory.

@JoeRetroWorld

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/a5p8ucaBYcTFepM.html

My ct-27sf12t1 has weird upper corners, I'm told pcc is for that.

hey i have a crt tv panasonic ct20r15w, i know how to enter the service mode, but i need the service manual cause i don't know the parameters!

@JoeRetroWorld

4 жыл бұрын

I will see if I can find in online.

@JoeRetroWorld

4 жыл бұрын

See if this website helps www.manualslib.com/products/Panasonic-Ct20r15w-20-Color-Tv-33977.html

Could you please let me know your settings for the "VDEF" options (V RAS, VEAMP, V-C, & V-S)? Someone screwed this TV up before I bought it and though I've tried I have no idea what the defaults are. I've got it close but could really use some help if you'd be so kind! 🙏

So I have done this correctly unfortunately my action button is not working on my tv. I checked it, and it seems the button in the circuit board is physically stuck pushed in but can't do anything. This means I cannot exit the service menu at all. Any help?

@JoeRetroWorld

Жыл бұрын

Unplug the tv for a week. Try turning it one everyday by pressing on. This helps remove electrical charge in the set. Hopefully this takes you back, you can spray contact cleaning with a straw and pull the button back with tweezers working the button back and forth everyday until you finally turn it one to test it.

My crt tv (also Panasonic) for some reason doesn't allow me to access the Menu guide, I want to Change the temperature colors on it.

@JoeRetroWorld

Жыл бұрын

If it is used, Maybe the previous owner locked certain features.

Hi Joe, thanks for the video. I'm using a Panasonic CT-32SF37B and I have the settings how I want. I powered off the TV and powered back on, however it's still in service menu (the CHK still in top left corner). Any Idea how I get out of the service menu?

@muneno1066

5 ай бұрын

Update: you hold action and power simultaneously to exit the menu!

@JoeRetroWorld

5 ай бұрын

Nice, I was checking how now. Then I came back to check your comment. Thanks for letting me know.

@muneno1066

5 ай бұрын

Anyways, great vid you earned a sub! My screen was so vertically stretched it was cutting off health bars in street fighter 😭. I'm all good now.

this is kinda confusing with my panasonic PV-DF203

@JoeRetroWorld

4 ай бұрын

That's why I made this video, I take you step by step.

I have the exact same model, what's the default for V-C? Thank you!

Help I was In the middle of changing the settings the tv randomly shut off. Now it turns on for 2 sec and shuts off! I can’t get it to work please please help!

@JoeRetroWorld

Жыл бұрын

Leave it unplugged for a week, then try it. Hopefully that resets what ever setting you changed that could have made it start turning off from that change. If not, it could be the flyback or a capacitor. Voltage regular, you won't know until you get it tested for mechanical failure.

Can you adjust the black levels for component video through this ? Ps2 component is very dark. Thanks

@JoeRetroWorld

Жыл бұрын

You can turn the brightness to max in the service menu. This tv is naturally dark so it will help but some games will be dark even with component cables. Some games will have a brightness setting in the game settings. Devil may cry is one game that has this.

@ajsingh4545

Жыл бұрын

@@JoeRetroWorld I like to keep the picture to about 20-25% because CRT brightness hurts my eyes so was wondering if I can adjust . Composite and S video don't have this excessive black levels problem

@JoeRetroWorld

Жыл бұрын

@@ajsingh4545 yes, you can adjust the black level

@ajsingh4545

Жыл бұрын

@@JoeRetroWorld sorry one more question, how risky is it to mess with the service menu on this TV. I heard a general comment about there being an option in the service menu to completely shut off the tube for refurb/ maintenance purposes . This scares me if true. Lol

@JoeRetroWorld

Жыл бұрын

@@ajsingh4545 every crt has a option to completely F@#$ up your TV. My advice is always write down everything before changing it. I say it in this video and every video I make. Only change settings that you know what they do like HSIZ is horizontal size adjustment. If it says KMNH and you don't know what it will do then don't change it. I made a video explaining this kzread.info/dash/bejne/nKdotqWop6vLk9I.html

didnt give me a menu, just number and letters at the bottom right. havent really changed anything, now screen is white on the chk screen and i cant get it to go away unless something else menu related is on screen lol

@JoeRetroWorld

Жыл бұрын

You need to watch the whole video. I show how the menu screen changes to just those numbers on the bottom and back to the menu you see on the thumb nail. I have a video showing the factory settings. Here it is kzread.info/dash/bejne/h4KFlM6AZrWteLQ.html

Hello! I have a 27 inch Panablack that my brother discarded, it works perfectly but it needs some screen adjustment. It seems he entered the service menu and changed some stuff but didn't write down the default screen settings that you mention here. Could you please share your settings with me? I guess you were careful enough to write them down. I hope you can help me, thanks in advance!

@JoeRetroWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Ok, I will make a video going threw showing where I have all of mine set at. I just got a remote for it. I will post the video next week.

@stonerdemon

3 жыл бұрын

@@JoeRetroWorld Thanks for answering! Please dude, help me out. I can't find a single technician who wants to work on a CRT. I just need the values for the screen calibration; the rest is fine. I'll be waiting, thanks again!!!

@theskroobs538

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeRetroWorld Did you post this follow up? Got a similar issue.

@JoeRetroWorld

2 жыл бұрын

@@theskroobs538 no, I keep forgetting when I get home. I will try my best this weekend.

@theskroobs538

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeRetroWorld Thanks! Would be much appreciated!

when i hit power and turn it back on it still says CHK and doesnt go away. Any idea how to fix that?

@JoeRetroWorld

3 жыл бұрын

I am sorry, I don't know. Here us the manual. www.manualslib.com/products/Panasonic-Ct27sl13g-27-Color-Tv-2135525.html

@raymondrodrigues8351

3 жыл бұрын

@ƎVOLUTIONATED ya I figured it out. I pressed and hold the menu and power buttons on the front of the tv and it worked.

@raymondrodrigues8351

3 жыл бұрын

@ƎVOLUTIONATED you're probably right, it's probably action and power. I don't have the tv anymore so I don't really remember. I bought a jvc d series and I like it alot more.

Damn, got to the Volume down and No dice.... yes I was holding it down on the TV I don't even have a remote for the TV, so much for hitting the channel button 121 times :/

@JoeRetroWorld

8 ай бұрын

You have to have a remote, a cheap $5 universal remote will work.

How do you center the image horizontally? I have the same tv and it only lets me move the image from left to right without changing the size u.u

@JoeRetroWorld

Жыл бұрын

You should see a setting in the H-DEF line that shows H-POS for centering the screen and a other that says H-WID for the width sizing of horizontal. It's at the 2:29 segment where you can see the settings on the tv screen.

@A_Normal_Youtuber_Of_Roblox

Жыл бұрын

When I configure "HWID" nothing happens.. The image does not move a bit..

Do you know how to factory reset the service menu to start fresh ? On vertical and horizontal my geometry looks all warped ? And can’t get it straight again

@JoeRetroWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Some tv sets can be unplugged for a few hours to days to reset them. Other ones you have to manually change them back. I will try to make a video showing the factory settings to help you and others.

@Enigma617j

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeRetroWorld yeah not many sites left from those days.I also have a Panasonic crt. usually same brands follow the same software so I’ll try unplugging for a few days :)

0:37

Is this an HD CRT? And if so is there any lag?

@JoeRetroWorld

2 жыл бұрын

No, this one is standard. So no lag for this type.

I HAVE THE SAME TV BUT OF 20 IN. HOW TAKE OFF THE PASSWORD IN THE MENU LOCK.I AM FROM COLOMBIA THANKS

@JoeRetroWorld

3 жыл бұрын

www.manualslib.com/products/Panasonic-Ct27sl13g-27-Color-Tv-2135525.html

My CHK won't go away after I fixed all the settings :(

@JoeRetroWorld

7 ай бұрын

Your what?

@darmockjalad3343

7 ай бұрын

@@JoeRetroWorld got it. Had to hold down action and power. The service menu prompt wouldn't go away

My TV looks the same. It is a CT-20SL14KJ. When I go into the service menu, under HDEF, I only see H-POS. I want to adjust the width. It is too wide. Do you have any suggestions?

@JoeRetroWorld

3 жыл бұрын

It may have a sub menu you have to navigate like some sony Trinitron sets do when you pull up the service menu. Here is the video showing a Sony Trinitron service menu. Maybe this will help. Let me know. m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/mpqiqqyAgcyqYpM.html

@JoeRetroWorld

3 жыл бұрын

This ain't the same tv but similar service manual to help you read through. Maybe you can find some where it talks about HPOS info.

@thorr2

3 жыл бұрын

@@JoeRetroWorld Thanks! Was there supposed to be a link to the service manual? I don't see it, so I wanted to make sure. I appreciate the help.

@JoeRetroWorld

3 жыл бұрын

@@thorr2 www.manualslib.com/manual/746084/Panasonic-Ct-27sl15.html

@thorr2

3 жыл бұрын

@@JoeRetroWorld Thank you! I tried it but it doesn't work the way it says in that manual. It works the way you show it in your video, but I don't have the H-WID option. Maybe they didn't include it because my set is smaller (20"). Thanks for trying!

I need help, does anyone know a way to reset the settings to default or where to find those values? I picked up a free set but the sides are all warped

@JoeRetroWorld

Жыл бұрын

I don't know how to factory reset but this video is me showing the factory settings of this Panasonic tv. m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/h4KFlM6AZrWteLQ.html

@JoeRetroWorld

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/nKdotqWop6vLk9I.html

@JoeRetroWorld

Жыл бұрын

I hope these videos I made help you.

Ese tv tiene el brillo muy bajo puedo aumemtar el brillo desde el menu de servicio ???

@JoeRetroWorld

Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can turn the brightness up in the service menu.

@mmer6994

Жыл бұрын

@@JoeRetroWorld muchas gracias

@JoeRetroWorld

Жыл бұрын

@@mmer6994 de nada

Does anyone know is there a way to see how many hours of use.

@JoeRetroWorld

2 жыл бұрын

That's only for professional monitors not commercial sets.

JOE i made a big mistake and messed with SETID 1,2,3 without writing down the original values now settings are missing and audio is messed up on certain inputs. Any chance you could share with me the default set ID1, ID2, and ID3? We have the exact same tv model and size so if you could do this for me you would save me from dumping this tv and looking for another CRT! I'll share the shit out of your channel on reddit for helping me out!

@JoeRetroWorld

3 жыл бұрын

I am at work now. When I get home I will turn it on and check to see what the settings are for those. Don't throw it away, I will help you.

@ericpeavey

3 жыл бұрын

@@JoeRetroWorld you are a legend sir

@ericpeavey

3 жыл бұрын

@@JoeRetroWorld 🙏🙏🙏

@JoeRetroWorld

3 жыл бұрын

@@ericpeavey I was just thinking about you. I had a unscheduled appointment, I will check tomorrow after work for sure. Sorry for making you wait longer.

@JoeRetroWorld

3 жыл бұрын

@@ericpeavey for the mean time simply unplugging it and allowing for it to reset once all the power is used up. This can reset to factory sometimes. 1-24 hours time, each set is different.

i dont know where the action button is

@JoeRetroWorld

4 ай бұрын

Dooes your TV have the same buttons?

@user-mh8gr7tu4j

4 ай бұрын

@@JoeRetroWorld no because i have a different model

Necesito ayuda para mi Panasonic TC 21 GX 30lc😢

@JoeRetroWorld

Жыл бұрын

www.manualslib.es/manual/630532/Panasonic-Tc-21Gx30Lp.html?page=5#manual

@ronalcalpa5935

Жыл бұрын

​@@JoeRetroWorld gracias amigo, pero quiero saber cómo se restaura los valores de fábrica para este TV porque en el menú de servicio no aparece alguna opción de reset.

@JoeRetroWorld

Жыл бұрын

@@ronalcalpa5935 kzread.info/dash/bejne/h4KFlM6AZrWteLQ.html

En el mío no funciona

THANKS FOR ANSWER Y SEND ME THE MANUAL

@JoeRetroWorld

3 жыл бұрын

You wanted to know how to reset the TV. The manual answers a lot of questions I don't know.