Self Check

1.Checks the communication IIC bus lines

2.Provides a SOS History

To Access the Self-Check Mode, turn the TV on and while pressing To Access the Self-Check Mode, turn the TV on and while pressing “VOLUME ( - )” button on the main unit, press the “OK” button on the “VOLUME ( - )” button on the main unit, press the “OK” button on the remote control for more than 3 seconds.

remote control for more than 3 seconds.

TV volume down & OK on remote only does a basic IC self check. It does NOT clear any unit settings.

It does not clear channel programmed settings, picture settings, channel labels, LOCK mode settings, or password.

Using this method, it shows the unit firmware version (Peaks 1.050 and GenX 1.00) and it checks IC communications ONLY.

This is more useful to identify the firmware version without having to decode the info in the setup menu About/Version screen.

To Exit the Self-Check Mode, Press and hold the Power button on To Exit the Self-Check Mode, Press and hold the Power button on the TV for 5 seconds or disconnect the AC cord from the wall outlet. the TV for 5 seconds or disconnect the AC cord from the wall outlet.

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TC-P42X1, TC-P46S1, TC-P50S1, TC-P42S1, TC-P50X1 specifications

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