That's real interesting that most of your default settings
from the factory are different than mine. I guess, since
there are hundreds of discrete components like resistors,
capacitors, and coils with tolerances of + - 20% inside,
the manufacture has to adjust the settings for each TV...
"I feel like I have a new widescreen TV and I didn't have to pay anything for it!"
That's exactly how I felt the first time I saw my TV in
widescreen "squeezed" mode. It makes the decision to put off
purchasing a new TV for a few years a lot easier!
One thing to keep in mind about having...
"Sounds like the only thing you changed was the "squeeze" mode, correct?"
That's correct. No other changes. One of these days I will
break down and buy the AVIA disk. It's really best to have
test patterns on the screen so you can see precisely what
you are changing.
I have been very...
Glad I could help. It is always a little scary messing with
something expensive that is working ok, so you are smart to
take your time with this. There are quite a few steps to
get into and out of the service modes. If you are not care
full you may hit the volume control on the remote...
I also have the Panasonic CT-27SF11. The service mode
is not easy to access or use, but if you are careful and
take note of the default settings before you change anything
you should be alright.
Go to http://www.calanan.com/panasonic
Here you will find the proceedure to get into the...
I own a Panasonic CT-27SF11 and am able to go into the
service mode to adjust the vertical size. The image is
quite impressive for an 8 year old TV.
The link below explains how to enter the service mode.
http://www.calanan.com/panasonic/
Note that all Panasonic monitors are not listed...