Philips 13PT30L1 Service Manual page 45

Service Alignment Mode (SAM)
1. The Service Alignment Mode (SAM) is used to make tuning adjustments, align the white tone, adjust the
picture geometry, and make sound adjustments.
2. To enter the Service Alignment Mode (SAM), press the following key sequence on the remote control
transmitter: 0-6-2-5-9-6-Status
Do not allow the display to time out between entries while keying the sequence.
SAM can also be entered by pressing the Channel Down and Volume Down keys on the local keyboard
simultaneously while in SDM mode. When Service Alignment Mode is entered, the text "SAM" will be
displayed in the top right corner of the screen.
3. When Service Alignment Mode is entered, service unfriendly modes are disabled.
The following volatile SAM item values are set:
AKB
VSD
AFW
SBL
4. When the unit is operating in Service Alignment Mode, all normal on-screen displays are suppressed and
replaced by a special service display. The first screen seen upon entering SAM is the "top level SAM
menu." The service technician must return to the top level SAM menu before exiting with a power-off
command. A sample SAM top level menu display is shown below.
Explanation of top level SAM menu display:
The Software Identification, Cluster, and Version are explained in the Service Default Mode section
under "Explanation of Display."
The Menu Items and Sub Menus are explained below.
Note: The "Audio" sub menu will not be seen on screen when Service Alignment Mode is first
entered. Use the Menu Up and Menu Down buttons on the remote control to view all menu
items and sub menu choices.
5. To select a menu item or a sub menu in SAM, use the Menu Up or Menu Down keys on the remote control
to highlight the item or menu you wish to adjust.
= 0
= 0
= 275 kHz
= 0