Bang & Olufsen MX7000 CRT TV and User Guide

Ultimate retro gaming CRT - user guide included below
The Beovision range of 4:3 standard definition CRT TVs are in my opinion some of the very best for retro gaming as I will explain in this video. The one featured is the 26.5 inch MX7000, featuring 2 x RGB Scart inputs, active stereo sound, great picture quality, de-interlacing function, full service menu adjustments and of course the iconic Danish design. Many believe these to be the most stylish CRTs ever made.
To enter service mode press MENU, 1, 1, GO. For anyone trying to get the service menu on an MX4200 the code is MENU, 0, 0, GO (not 1,1 as used on other sets). Press the right arrow on your BEO4 to scroll through the following. Use the up and down arrows to change a value.
Hfq - Horizontal frequency, Vertical hold. Adjust to avoid picture rolling.
Hph - Horizontal phase, Horizontal position. Higher values move image to the right.
Ham - Horizontal amplitude, Lower values increase horizontal size
Vam - Vertical amplitude, Higher values increase vertical size.
Vsc - Vertical s-correction, expands centre and compresses top and bottom
Vsh - Vertical shift, Higher values move the image towards bottom of screen.
Vli - Vertical linearity, compresses top, expands bottom. lower numbers squash the upper half height of the screen
EWc - East/West corner, shifts the top and bottom horizontally to expand corners. Higher numbers flare the top and bottom L/R corners outwards, lower numbers form a bulge in the middle of L/R sides
EWp - East/West parabola. To make vertical lines at sides of screen parallel with sides of screen
EWt - East/West tilt, trapezoid correction. Tilt the picture. Higher numbers tilt the picture clockwise.
Here are some useful "default" settings from my own MX7000, which you could try using particularly if you get into trouble. As all sets are different, you will need to customise your own settings for the best picture.
Hfq 26, Hph 55, Ham 22, Vam 30, Vsc 31, Vsh 20, Vli 20, EWc 16, EWp 20, EWt 48
You can only access service mode from the TV input (snow screen if you do not have an analogue RF signal on this channel). The inability to view the picture (on AV input channels) whilst altering geometry is annoying but not a game stopper.
You may only be able to access Service Mode with a Jumper Mod for B&O MX models with chassis revisions earlier than 3.1 as well as any MX series TV where you do not have a beo4 remote or beo4 copy. You will need to build a bridge across the jumper on the AV board. The jumper is located right above the inputs on the AV board. It's the first thing you'll see and it's clearly marked.
Chassis revision model is shown on the sticker on the rear of the TV. Look for SW 3.1 or similar version number, on the top right of the sticker. Any chassis with revision number 3.1 or later should have the preferred functionality and picture quality.
One of the most unique feature in this range of CRT TVs is their ability to take an interlaced signal (480i for example) which will typically look flickery and without clarity of scanlines, and to process this to simulate a 240p signal. Please see my other video on de-interlacing.
Bang & Olufsen MX series CRT TV discussion thread
shmups.system11.org/viewtopic....
faginrs500 video on MX4002 picture quality and telling the different software revisions - which will dictate how you access service mode
• B&O MX4002 Update on v...
faginrs500 B&O MX4002 chassis mod -- includes footage of making the mod you would need to bridge the service mode jumper on the back of the chassis get earlier chassis revision models into service mode.
• Back to the Gaming Fut...
WARNING: These TVs are getting on 20 years old so be prepared that one might have or develop a fault.
Common problem: Standby light shows as red but the TV won't turn on (degausse). The faults are normally located on the main PSU board. You will need an expert to take the set apart and replace capacitors. Normally these faults can be rectified with fairly simple capacitor replacement so don't throw the TV out without finding out if you have any local TV repair shops.
The following guides are from the B&O archives. Even if you can't fix the fault yourself, this guide will help the TV repair people know where to look (if they don't already).
archivedforum.beoworld.org/for...
This one is pretty similar and also shows you the common errors you get when starting the TV up in service mode, using the pins on the back
archivedforum.beoworld.org/for...

[@LastGamer]

You are a pioneer my friend. Most B&O video reviews on KZbin now have goblin playing Hats off Example RGB ROB

[@littlefury]

I've had this same TV for 3 years now. Best freaking TV set I've ever had. The picture quality is truly amazing and the sound is to die for. My Mega Drive has never been happier!

[@icristian6707]

To be able to adjust the screen in AV, do the following: - Hook up a device to Scart port 2. - Go to tv mode and enter the menu from there (the regular one, not the service menu). - Go to the "Sockets" section, and set AV2 as "Decoder". - Also set Decoder option to "yes" or "on" (whatever it is). Now the device you have hooked up will show its picture in tv mode. You can go to the service menu and make your adjustments.

[@NickeP86]

Do that work with a MX7000 v 2.0 as well? I'm asking because when I hook up a device to Scart port 2 and set AV2 as "Decoder" I got no picture at all... And that feature you are talking about at 06:46, it doesn't happened anything when I try it as you explain. Do I have to have a MX7000 version earlier than 2.0?

[@Tvv1SteR]

@@NickeP86 Not earlier, but later than SW 3.0 (3.1 and above).

[@NickeP86]

@@Tvv1SteR Thank you!

[@kiyoaki1985]

Does this work for the MX3500? On mine, the only RGB-capable port is AV1, but i'm not able to adjust anything but the brightness ("brilliance") and contrast, but the colors look very washed out. Should I still plug something in scart port 2 and adjust it from there?

[@AARON-eu1pi]

So once you go to TV mode, go to channel 7, my 240p displays perfectly to adjust 🤩 well not really. I can kinda see the shape but then flicking it back and closing it is easier

[@retrobeep2000]

Have 2 of these beauties, but never had them fine tuned so well before. Thanks for the guide !!

[@RETR0T0M]

Very good TV! Got one my self a while ago! Will be up for beating any Trinitron although I do like the Trinitron for certain games! But over all best TV for retro gaming has to be this heavy beast!!! Sounds quality is outstanding! Video quality is amazing! Recommended to any retro gamer out there!

[@youwish1135]

So glad I finally got one. Such a sexy TV and a best of Retro Gaming TV. Got mine with the moterised stand and the Remote.

[@einherrjar]

aw man. i just love how you are stroking that thing! in all fairness, she is a pretty slick beast, and aside from all the usefull info in the description it makes the video a lot more appealing. thanks, and keep it up!

[@futurematt5]

+Glitter Jugend thanks, kind of you!

[@MrVictorRong]

I picked up one of these bad boys last night... red MX7000. Style is absolutely stunning, love it. And it's not to bad in terms of size out the back, my 20" Sony Trinitron takes up more space. I only got to try it for about 30 mins last night so looking forward to later on! The sound is awesome too. Good video as well, will be going through the options tonight.

[@EsbenH]

Just got an MX7000 and an RGB SCART for my Xbox 360. This video and your resources helped immensely with setting things up, thanks!

[@futurematt5]

Glad this helped! Enjoy this amazing TV!

[@EsbenH]

futurematt5 Thanks! I also just got an MX4200 and am trying both to see what I like most. It has SW 2.9 but I can access service menu the way you describe, and adjust geometry etc. But I can not get the de-interlacing to work. You write that a push of the Mix button does it. I can add the Mix button to the remote, but it is only available while teletext is on, and pressing it does (seemingly) nothing. I can de-interlace on the MX7000 just fine. Any ideas? Thanks again

[@CRTcade]

Excellent looking CRT. Love the design of it as well.

[@denBlackie]

I found a MX7000 locally yesterday, all black. I already had a B&O for retro gaming, they are indeed (one of) the very best.

[@ryanc519]

mate the graphics look absolutely beautiful~

[@DonAmiga]

Great update on the description, very helpful and informative :-) Many Thanks :-)

[@gimble8638]

these were a great era of tvs, i was a bang and olufsen engineer thru the 80s and up to 2000, these flew out in early 90s, great crt set :)

[@erikolthoff7343]

Hey gamble is there a chance to get trough the pin when i turn my tv on? I hot it used but i came without the pin

[@gimble8638]

@@erikolthoff7343 You have a real problem with no pin buddy, you have to get a dealer to get you a master pin via the serial number, it used to be you would need a tracable proof of purchase but i think thats a bit relaxed these days on old sets tbh, Best thing is to call your local dealer, unlike most manufacturers age is not a problem to B&O product records, hope that helps

[@erikolthoff7343]

@gimble thanks i gonna try this out 👍🏼

[@gimble8638]

@@erikolthoff7343 PS dont try putting in random codes, 5 wrong tries and it will shut down for weeks and the 2nd five wrong tries after that means it'll permanent shutdown and then that means its basically scrap (in the old days would have to be sent to denmark but that service was finished years ago) Good luck with it bud :)

[@matthewscarborough4920]

@@gimble8638 just brought a mx6000 that had it from new very little use. Could you help me out have got a error code of PF. I’m assuming this is a power failure maybe the set as had the plug pulled while it was on? Also my light top red is red in standby but when on its yellow. Now have seen some with green lights and some with yellow lights is this normal?. Is there away to clear the faults? Massive thank you for any help

[@futurematt5]

Totally agree! Thanks for checking this out!

[@Metal-Possum]

I just scored myself an ME 6000. = Winning. My ideal goal is an RGB/SCART switch and all my consoles tapped into that. Reason being is that SCART is versatile for composite video, s-video, and component video capabilities if I really need to use them (with adapters or special cables). Saves me changing channels all the time and remembering what's plugged in where, keeps it very simple and organised.

[@usagi704]

That set is awesome. I wish I had one as nice as that!

[@lizichell2]

Great design nice looking set

[@thul2810]

Thanks this gonna help me a lot , cheers buddy 😀👍

[@privat8968]

Thank you!! You were a big help!!

[@neros77]

I keep watching this!

[@TheDeeplyCynical]

Finally got into the service mode via Faginrs500's modification. and was able to centre the image. the aftermarket remote works perfectly (i think the firmware in my set is optimised for the beolink 1000 anyway(ver 1.1 if anyone needs to know)). i ran my dreamcast through it last night and i'm blown away by the picture and sound quality of this Behemoth. I thank you for inspiring me to get one.

[@Digiloog]

Wow, i would love to have that document also. Thanks!

[@futurematt5]

Thanks bro! That's coming from a CRT guru!

[@futurematt5]

@TheDeeplyCynical fantastic!! Really pleased you got it all working, agreed this is the best consumer CRT for gaming!!

[@TheSerfsTV]

Fascinating. Good content. Groovy. High Five

[@futurematt5]

Thanks mate! The MX4000 is the slimmer of the two, and probably a lot more sensible for a multi system game room but the massive screen on the 7000 is pretty cool.

[@Topesio66]

Oh my God... Defender on a CRT with real guts...that splendid laser beam shot across a real DEEP BLACK crt........so freaking good and nice.

[@futurematt5]

@littlefury good to hear from another happy B&Owner!!

[@Muldoonite]

Very cool CRT TV. I recently picked up a 27" Sanyo DS27820 for cheap so I could have a proper CRT for all my older consoles. Playstation 1, 2 and Sega Dreamcast games look amazing with S-Video! And the zero lag is great for Street Fighter and other timing critical games. Will definitely grab an S-Video cable for my Sega Saturn as well!

[@AARON-eu1pi]

Hey Matt, I have a problem and hope you can help. My mx4000 colour and contrast is turned down and for the life of me can't change it with my n64 rgb connection. Any adjustments to colour are visible in the menus as it does change the colour of the picture behind the menu text, but as soon as I press exit, it goes back to all washed out. Any ideas?

[@futurematt5]

Interesting comments - yeah CRT picture quality is really sharp. I am also impressed by arcade CRT monitors running at high res, superb smooth graphic on Naomi games for example. At the time I was blown away.

[@markvergeer]

Bang & Olafsen (B&O) is a top brand. My grandparents had a lot of their equipment back in the 80's and 90's.

[@arovane44]

Thanks for your help! I figured out too late that it wouldn't work so I opened the back of the tv and found the spot to wire, it was easy to find cause there's "Service mode" written just below. Anyway it worked perfectly so I'll have to sell my beo4 when I'll receive it :)

[@TheDeeplyCynical]

After seeing this i went on Ebay and got an MX7000 for £41 (hope that's a good price). Looks an awesome TV - Can't wait to see it handle my retro collection.

[@shenmeowzo]

oh i am definitely bookmarking this bad boy. i badly need a CRT for my megadrive, N64 and PS2, and ive been holdin off to make sure i get the very best i can get.. somethin that will last for a looooong time.. and surely the B&Os are gonna be up there with the best in terms of longevity.. not to mention the performance of course. thanks for the vid. great stuff.

[@SaminPK]

I dont have the shift key on my beo4 remote. How would the de-interlacing trick work?

[@wouterpop1]

I got one without a remote is there any way to acces the settings without one, or am I screwed?

[@abdelll9737]

How do you go to the service menu to calibrate the tv and make the picture straight again while being on the dvd or v tape signal? I can't see anything. I can only get into service menu on tv signal. And that just shows a black screen.

[@DylanPerryFeatureAnimation]

For anyone wondering, as I was... once you take the high contrast glass off this TV light guns work great!!! No chance its going back on tho, I damaged the mounts that hold it on, and cant even work out how to get them off! Aesthetically the TV is not as pleasing but it's way brighter and plays awesome.

[@DanielAyy]

Is there a way to factory reset the mx7000? My screen geometery is tilted and I don't know how to fix it

[@futurematt5]

@gamesessions great that you got one! I thought I explained all about geomtery settings in this video, please have another look - you will need the official beo4 remote to access the service menu. Very easy to adjust if you follow my guide.

[@DavideNastri]

Hello there, Some of my consoles (using classic component cable to scart or using s-video) just show black and white image... What is wrong? How can I fix it? Thanks!

[@Boojakascha]

Yay, my picture is now centered =)

[@futurematt5]

Hey thanks man! One of the advantages of living in Europe is we probably see more second hand B&O products.

[@futurematt5]

nice! Thanks for watching.

[@gnippuz]

Thanks a lot for your explanation. I have a MX4000 and using my retro console on SCART and I see black bands on the top and on the bottom. I can't see a full image, only "letterboxed". Is there any solution ? thanks in advance.

[@mattbargate]

I remember this back in the day. When it was so old and we used our phones to turn the volume up and down :DDDD the tv even turns itself

[@futurematt5]

aha great news mate! Never mind about the 6000, if you've got a solid 4000 setup you'll be as happy as Larry!

[@horgoththerelentless261]

Hi, I have recently obtained a MX7000, works great apart from the screen sometimes (say every ten minutes or so) going black for just a second (not longer) - almost like it is refreshing or being turned off and on extremely quickly. Do you know what might be causing this? Is this a symptom that it is starting to die?

[@Zogun_85]

Do you know if there's ANY way to increase the brightness/saturation on an RGB-signal? My MX7000 looks really sharp and nice from the Sega Mega Drive 1 using an Everdrive, but the image is rather dull and dark. I know that you can remove the contrast screen, but I was hoping something could be done other than that. The Brightness and Color in the service menu doesn't seem to do a lot of difference, rasing the brightness doesn't really help the colors and simply makes the black become washed out greyish instead.

[@peacequietunited7953]

I see one for sale in my country, but checking the lable at back it only says 50Hz not 50/60Hz, does this mean some models are not NTSC compatible, or is it just the sticker lable lacking the info?

[@Papadragonification]

Confused what you were saying about tuning not mattering for retro gaming? How am I meant to get my MegaDrive to work on this tv? I can't find a tuning menu. I have a mx 5500 and beolink 1000

[@futurematt5]

Thanks man! Yes these TVs are built well. Occasionally they get a blown capacitor or weak solder, like any 20 year old device. Most of the time this can be fixed and there are how to guides on the net. Saying that, I have a perfect working MX4000 but the MX7000 was purchased faulty and I paid a small fortune to get it fixed. Great set though.

[@eatfrog]

got one of these babies today. what is the advantage of keeping the contrast screen on? also, how does one go about tweaking the colors? mine is a little bit.. yellow. what does driver/cutoff do?

[@KevinArcade87]

I manage to get into the service menu with menu 00 go but beyond that screen that shows that its a 2.0 I cannot seem to navigate that menu. Any button makes ut dissapear

[@futurematt5]

ok, I can't vouch for the aftermarket remotes but hope they work! I am impressed that you went for the giant MX7000, that thing kicks serious ass, but mine had a serious fault too, mind you I got it fixed. The speakers are lovely.

[@JSlis80]

I'm trying to find the brightness settings on mine. I only get three options under the picture settings. The display is so dull compared to my little Sony trinatron crt there must be a setting I've missed

[@Digiloog]

Super! Thanks!

[@Faginrs500]

Another Banger gets a good Banging.

[@SwainyAtRetroAsylum]

Hi, I’ve just bought an MX4000 and the picture is tilting lower on the right hand side compared to the left. What setting do I need to adjust? Cheers 👍

[@Redwill]

Does the more modern Beovision/Beocenter 1 CRT have the same de-interlacing function on the service menu?

[@futurematt5]

Thanks Ori!

[@riky400]

Dear Matt, i've tried to connect the Wii and the GC via Rgb Scart to my MX7000, but colors are really poor in terms of saturation and can't do nothing with that. What do you suggest to have the best quality? Maybe S-Video? What do you use? Thank you

[@futurematt5]

Thanks bro!

[@MrChezaj]

Is there a service menu option that allows you to degauss the screen in tate mode? I get coloured corners.

[@zerdesh001]

Hello, i have a mx7000 but i don' t have a remote control, when i turn on the tv , the tv not switch automatecely on av1, you have a idea please

[@Melibond64]

Hi . I got an MX7000 as a birthday present , and I love it . I just have a few difficulties with it . I can't find the " SOUND " cue to add to the list when accessing " ADD ? " , and , because of that , I can only play in Mono . I also read from someone that they can access " SOUND " , but mono remains mono ( I also tried tuning it , but , it doesn't change it ) . My other issue is that when I plug in my ps2 through scart , the image is less bright than my android tv box for example , which I have hooked up through a converter to SCART .

[@childrenstoychannel6270]

Thanks for the video. Is there anyway to access the AV setting without a remote control?

[@futurematt5]

thanks man!

[@PROShineKITO]

Thanks!!!

[@bent540]

the mx series was the ultimate crt.

[@Thelolzyone]

OMG, you're a life saver :D

[@futurematt5]

it was on that street that runs along the old town, after a bend, with all those second hand emporiums up it. The price was steep (200) but it totally inspired me to find one on ebay!!

[@futurematt5]

Sounds like an awesome set. Many would say the WEGA CRT screens were the best tubes ever made. I would probably agree. Shame they didn't max out and fit them into a really thin casing like this one.

[@johnnyconnor3242]

Which BEO4 remote do i need with the MX7000? The mark 1, mark 2 or mark 3? Thanks!

[@blondeandy77]

Not sure if you still respond to comments on here but thought i'd give it a go anyway! I have this TV and the same remote, have set up the v-tape-1 and v-aux as instructed but only know how to see things going into the first scart port. I get this by pressing the v-tape button. How do i see what is connected via second scart port? It may be that it just doesn't work but want to make sure. All my consoles are on scart switches but my ps1 just won't go through a switch without having display problems(displays in B&W) was hoping to plug that direct into the second scart but having no luck so far...

[@olemartin5703]

i got this tv today but it came with a beolink 1000 remote, i pused menu 00 and play, got the software version, but how adjust geometry? image is waaay to round

[@futurematt5]

Hi, it performs extremely well with RGB consoles. That is the only signal input I use with it. I have always found the brightness compensation feature to give optimum picture quality. I really can't find much fault with it. OK it's not broadcast or pro quality by any means. And they can have faults. But overall, brilliant.

[@taylornmsis1985]

Nice bit of kit there Matt, wouldn't mind one of those in my game room. Shame I haven't got the space. Stick with my scaler and LCD or the pokey Philips CM8833 or the PC CRT monitor I've acquired. Maybe one day I'll build an extension ;)

[@AmigaVR]

My mx7000b won't come out if standby mode now, what to do?

[@brownboy90]

I have the MX4000 and can't get into the service menu to change the position of the screen... anyone know what the trick is to access this menu on the MX4000? I don't have a GO button on my remote.

[@WahnsinnGTX]

thx, i've allready buyed a second mx7000 :D and yep...i'm on a hard retro trip ^_^

[@DaniNFanGamer]

I hope to fix my Bang & Olufsen BeoCenter AV5. The problem is that the tv has a "pincushion" problem (sorry for my english), and some technicians have told me that it will be expensive to fix it, and other technicians said me that it can't fix. I've never opened a crt television, I get a little scared.

[@gabrieleriva651]

Do the 100Hz refreshment create ghosting? I remember my late 90s/early 00s high-range Widescreen Sony Trinitron (or was it Wega) was 100Hz and had a LOT of ghosting. Maybe the B&O can manually disabling.

[@Tvv1SteR]

MX7000 isn't a 100Hz TV.

[@MrApril1977]

Hello, Thank you very much. Kind regards, Ronny Lehmann

[@reven_]

Do you know if a MX6000 contrast screen will fit MX7000?

[@futurematt5]

Definitely!

[@spicybiker]

Hi mate, what to change on the setting to tilt the view?

[@Hairmess1]

Thank you for the review. I just got my hands on MS6000 (not MX). Its sadly SW 1.2 . Whats even worst i cant access TV menu. Picture has slight black bar on right side of the screen trough RGB on my PS1. While Megadrive (Genesis) has both bars on right side and bottom (testing with PAL games on PAL console). I never encountered this problem back in 90s when i tried these consoles on multiple CRTs. They always fit the screen with no overscan. If i would adjust the screen for PS1 it probably wont be enough of an adjustment for Megadrive. Almost as if it is wrong aspect ratio. Any help would be appreciate it.

[@futurematt5]

well there's a couple of things that will be difficult, namely selecting V-AUX with the list function for your AV-2 input, or getting SHIFT up if you want to de-interlace. Both rely on you seeing what option is displayed on your remote before hitting GO. Other than that, you can select AV-1, access menus and service menu settings without needing to see the LCD screen.

[@futurematt5]

awesome that you like the picture and sound. Yes, it really is a first rate CRT!! The menu settings are all stored in flash automatically so it remembers most settings ie contrast etc, but when you actually go into the menu, it displays in non-RGB mode which increases the brightness of the image while you are adjusting it. A bit annoying but not a showstopper.

[@Brugzeikers]

Hi, on my MX7000 the image in non-RGB (menu) mode actually seems to be better. White is more white, the image when not in the menu's is quite blueish when compared to the image while i'm in the menu's. Could my tv be faulty?

[@futurematt5]

@arovane44 hi! well done for getting this awesome TV. You really just need a beo4 and that really is all there is to it. Nothing else is remotely easy otherwise and beo4 is fully back and forward compatible. Good luck!

[@0fUnkn0wn0rigin]

Hi, since a week i have this television. When i play Gamecube and N64 trough the standard rgb cable the screen is slightly moved to the right (black border on the left side of the screen). But with my dreamcast I get a lot of overscan on the left side. (black border on the right side) I have fiddled with the service menu options. But i never can get the screen the right size for all my consoles. When i adjust the screen for the DC, so that it fits the screen. The image on the gamecube and N64 after this setting is shifted more to the right side. Is it because i use a Dreamcast RGB scartlead? Do you also have this problem with your consoles?

[@84mavs]

+0fUnkn0wn0rigin i have the same "problem". dont think its an error or anything, just the way it is

[@grandg9437]

Same thing here, Would love to hear if anyone got a fix!

[@Shazalakazoobang]

I am working on this since I got the TV 3 months ago.... So far, I made settings for 8 consoles, wrote them down and switch constantly, which is not the best solution! But now it got even worse: I have to fiddle with some games specifically, allthough onthe same console! Meaning, there are some PSX title, that have overscan issues allthough the general settings are fine for my PSX.... I am at the point of giving up and opting for a Sony Trinitron.... This really is a bummer and allthough some years old: have you guys found a solution yet???

[@TheSnakez99]

What firmware do you have guys?

[@WigglyMalmsteam]

What's your opinion on using CRT vs LCD for a monitor?

[@Nolasco.]

Hi Matt, I have the same problem as a lot of people here, my image is not centered and a have the 1000 remote. If I buy the beo 4 Will it surely work? and if it has the old1.1 or 2.1 version it won't? how can I update it then? and do you have a how to video on how to open up the backside and access the service menu? I don't want to electrocute myself :-P Very thankful for an answer Bro. have a nice day

[@erasedmemories2457]

So i just tried to Connect my dreamcast with the MX7000 and it just doesnt Show any picture… tried a Snes and Instant Picture

[@AmigaVR]

Im missing the remote ,what to do?

[@JuhlenDk]

I've been trying to get my N64 to work on one of these TVs. i got one problem tho... i only get the sound form the game and no visuals. It's snowy on all channels and i hear the sound on all channels. Anyone who know what i do wrong?

[@scaffairl]

Hey Matt, when you do the picture adjustments in service mode are you able to get a test card to appear? I'm trying to do it using just the snow and well..it's pretty hard!