URGENT REQUEST for help with JVC AV27S33 Tint Problem (re: calibration) - Page 2

Thanks again, Jack. Yes, you've certainly invested a lot of time in this. What better way to spend a weekend?

I haven't tried the other JVC model yet, although I intend to do so in a couple of weeks. Also, I'm considering the Hitachi 32UDX10S, which is HDTV, but only 32 inches. (The 36UDX10S won't fit into my entertainment unit without a modification of the unit's door hinges.)

One question on your "final" :-) settings: Are you still adjusting the red push with S21, or have you returned that to the factory default?

Regards,

geo

Jack;

Hope all is well with you and your beloved TV!

Here's where I stand: I tweaked the JVC more, but just couldn't get it up to my satisfaction. The warm-up period was excessive, and I could never get the red push versus green tint balanced as I wanted. So I returned it. I bought the Hitachi 36UDX10SA. Lots more money, but also more features. HDTV-ready, one-button anamorphic squeeze, several component inputs, variable audio output, progressive scan, etc. I initially really screwed up its service menu settings, but eventually discovered how to recover. Now I'm at the point of being happy with it. So that's my final situation.

I enjoyed chatting with you.

Regards,

geo

Re: URGENT REQUEST for help with JVC AV27S33 Tint Problem (re: calibration)

Help!

I've been reading and reading and reading all your posts and I feel so overwhelmed. I can't even figure out how to get to the service page to reconfigure my tv. I bought the JVC AV-27s33 from a stranger. Kind of like a yard sale type thing. She said it was about 6 years old, so I'm thinking somewhere around 2002-2003 model or close to that.

When it was plugged into her cable it looked great and I thought this was a great deal. Well, the first day I had it plugged in at my house with a converter box (I don't have cable) it looked okay but like all of you, it had a greenish tint. After fiddling with the very basic controls and looking at the users guide, my problem only got worse. Now it is dark and green and ready for a junk pile.

In my desperation, I searched endlessly on the internet for a solution. I have been to many sites but nothings working. I went to a calibration site and it says something about a "tune in" remote and blinking lights. My control doesn't have a green light. The tv control I have is very basic. No lights or what I would consider "special keys". It has an Input key, display,hyper sur. (which I'm thinking is something to do with surround sound), video status menu and v-chip. That is about it. It does have a vcr/dvd area for controlling such devices at the bottom, but thats it. I have pushed buttons with other buttons to see if anything would work, nothing. At this time I don't think I could do any worse than what it is now.

Now after all that, phew, can anyone help me just access the service menu in order to start calibration. I would get a service manual but don't drive at this time, so am unable to get to a store.

If anyone could just give a step-by-step tutorial on how to get to the service menu, I would so appreciate it. Can anyone help, or should I just give up. I have a feeling to take it to a technician would cost me more than what I paid for the TV.

Thank you for listening to the ramblings of a stressed out person.

Rae

Re: URGENT REQUEST for help with JVC AV27S33 Tint Problem (re: calibration)

Welcome to HTF. Just a tip, reviving 6 year old threads doesn't help much. Start a new thread in the Displays section where a few professional calibrators hang out. They should be able to help you with your TV's color issue.

-Robert