WARNING :TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Please use a screen saver to prevent burning of an after-image on the screen.
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your
personal safety. But IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD.
In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated into this unit, observe the following basic rules governing its installation,
use and service. Please read these "Important Safeguards" carefully before use.
Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating the unit.
Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
Adhere to all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions.
Follow all operating instructions.
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may be hazardous.
Do not use the unit near water. Do not use the unit immediately after moving it from a low temperature to a high
temperature environment, as this causes condensation, which may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
Do not place the unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the unit. Mount the unit according to the manufacturer's instructions, using the mount recommended by
the manufacturer.
When the unit is used on a cart, avoid quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces which may cause the unit and cart to overturn, damaging the unit or
causing possible injury to the operator.
When transporting by car, place the unit as shown in the figure.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. These ensure reliable operation and protect the unit from
overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. (The openings should never be blocked by placing the unit
on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. The unit should not be placed in a built - in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided and the manufacturer's instructions are adhered to.) For proper ventilation, separate
the unit from other equipment, which may obstruct ventilation. Keep the unit at least 10cm from other equipment.
Operate only with the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your
home, consult your dealer or local power company.
This unit is equipped with a three-wire plug. This plug will fit only into a grounded power outlet. If you cannot insert the plug
into the outlet, have an electrician install the proper outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounded plug.
Route power cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them. Pay
particular attention to cords at doors, plugs, receptacles, and where they exit from the unit.
For added protection during a lightning storm, or when the unit is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the cabling. This will prevent damage to the unit by lighting and power line
surges.
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or convenience receptacles on other equipment as this can result in fire or
electric shock.
Never push objects of any kind into this unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-circuit
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto the unit.
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Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages and
other hazards. Have all service done by qualified service personnel.
Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and have it serviced by qualified service personnel in the following cases:
a) If the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen onto the unit.
c) If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.
d) If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the Operation Manual, as improper adjustment of controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to normal operation.
e) If the unit has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f) A distinct change in performance indicates that service is required.
When required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or parts with the
same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
Upon completion of any service of repairs, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
unit is in proper operating condition.
Place the unit more than one foot away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, and other devices
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
When connecting other devices such as VCR's and personal computers, turn off the power to this unit to protect
against electric shock.
Do not place combustibles such as cloth, paper, matches, aerosol cans or gas lighters that prevent special hazards
when overheated behind the cooling fan.
Use only the accessory cord designed for this unit to prevent shock.
The power supply voltage rating of this unit is AC100-240V, but the attached power cord conforms to the following
power supply voltage. Use only the Power Cord designated by our dealer to ensure Safety and EMC.
When used with other power supply voltages, the power cable must be changed.
Consult your local dealer.
Power Cord
Power supply voltage : AC 100 - 125 VAC 200 - 240 VAC-240V
(SAA TYPE)
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SPECIFICATIONS
Power requirement
100-240V, 50/60Hz (W, E Type)
Current drain
4.3A-1.9A
Display panel
Screen size92.0 (W) x 51.8 (H) [cm]
36.3 (W) x 20.4 (H) [inch]
Aspect ratio16 : 9
Number of pixels852 (H) x 480 (V) pixels
Pixel pitch1.095mm x 1.110mm
Contrast ratio3000 : 1
Luminance600 cd/m
This display can store parameter settings for eight additional signals for RGB.
To do this, select the desired signal and follow "RGB MODE ADJUSTMENT" in the manual to adjust the parameters.
When you finish, the settings will be automatically stored.
FACTORY SET SIGNALS (RGB MODE)
Main corresponding signals (RGB mode)
Display (dots x lines)
640 x 48031.4759.94VGA
640 x 480
640 x 480
720 x 400
800 x 600
800 x 600
800 x 600
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
1280 x 102463.9860.02SXGA 60 Hz
1280 x 102479.9875.03SXGA 75 Hz
1600 x 120075.0060.00
1600 x 1200
848 x 48031.0260.00
852 x 48031.72
1360 x 768
720 x 48515.7359.9460 fields
720 x 57515.6350.0050 fields
* With some input signals, “Out of range” may appear even when the horizontal and vertical frequencies are within their permissible ranges. Make
sure that the vertical frequency of the input signal is 85 Hz or less for SVGA/XGA/UXGA, 75 Hz or less for SXGA.
Horizontal frequency (kHz)Vertical frequency (Hz)
37.5075.00
43.2785.01
31.4770.09
37.8860.32
46.8875.00SVGA 75 Hz
53.6785.06SVGA 85 Hz
48.3660.00XGA 60 Hz
60.02
68.68
106.2585.00UXGA 85 Hz
47.71
75.03
84.99
59.97
60.01
VGA 75 Hz
VGA 85 Hz
400 lines
SVGA 60 Hz
XGA 75 Hz
XGA 85 Hz
UXGA 60 Hz
SignalDVI-D
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FACTORY SET SIGNALS (Component video mode)
Horizontal
frequency (kHz)
15.73 SDTV 480i
15.63 SDTV 576i
31.47 SDTV 480p
31.25 SDTV 576p
45.00 HDTV 720p
37.50 HDTV 720p
33.75 HDTV 1,080i
28.13 HDTV 1,080i
In the 800 x 600 and 1,024 x 768 modes, images of reduced size are displayed on the screen, using size reduction and
interpolation. Also note that on-screen information is also displayed in reduced size.
" Out of range" appears if the display receives a signal whose characteristic does not fall within the display's
permissible range.
You can check the input signals with "Information" on the OTHERS Menu screen.
Vertical
frequency (Hz)
59.94
50.00
59.94
50.00
60.00
50.00
60.00
50.00
Signal
FACTORY SET SIGNALS (Video, S-video mode)
Horizontal
frequency (kHz)
15.73 NTSC
15.63 PAL
15.63 SECAM
15.63 PAL 60
15.63 N-PAL
15.73 M-PAL
15.73 4.43 NTSC
Vertical
frequency (Hz)
59.94
50.00
50.00
59.52
50.00
59.95
59.94
RGB INPUT TERMINAL
Pin No.Input signalPin No.Input signal
1Red9
2Green10Ground
3Blue11
∗ The sync switch (TTL/ANALOG switch) is on
the rear of the 13-pin horizontal sync and
14-pin vertical sync terminals.
Switches the screen over to a desired wide screen.
Menu button [MENU]
Use this button to display a desired menu for adjusting the picture.
Volume adjustment buttons [VOL +/-]
Adjust the volume. Press the + button to increase the volume.
Press the - button to reduce the volume.
Adjustment buttons [ / //]
Use these buttons to scroll through options in a menu and change values.
Enter button [ENTER]
Press this button to finalize the selection of a desired menu or option within a menu.
10
Display selector buttons [SHIFT 1-4]
When you use two or more displays, you can use these buttons to control up to four
displays by assigning an unique number to each display.
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Bottom (42” VCA30 type)
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS (Continued)
OFF/STD-BY switch
OFF : Thepower indicator lamp goes off, and the power can’t be turned on by the power. The power is partly supplied.
STD-BY : The
RS-232C terminal (RS-232C)
This terminal is provided for you to control the display form the PC. Connect it to the RS-232C terminal on the PC.
When connecting a cable, attach a ferrite core to the cable.
RGB1 input terminal (RGB1 INPUT/mD-sub)
Connect this terminal to the PC’s display(analog RGB) output terminal or decoder(digital broadcast tuner,etc.) output terminal.
Power input terminal
Connect this terminal to the power cable supplied whit the display.
When connecting a cable, attach a ferrite core to the cable.
External speaker output terminal (EXT SP)
Connect this terminal to the optionally available speaker.
(When using other speaker than the optional one, use 4-16 speaker.
When connecting a cable, attach a ferrite core to the cable.
*See the speaker instruction manual for more information.
*P42VCA30 only.
power indicator lamp lights red, and the power can be turned on or off by the power button.
Three kinds of error messages are displayed on the screen, and the power is turned off 10 sec later.
(2) LED
LED error is displayed continuously after the power is turned off.
2. Error types and check points
(1) OSD
On screen displayCauseCheck point
ERROR MESSAGE CONDITION 1
ERROR MESSAGE CONDITION 2Temperature protector
(2) LED
Fan protector operated
operated
LED lamp display statusCauseCheck point
Steady light (Red)
1 time (Red) / 1 time (Green)
Flashes once Red LED and flashes
once Green LED every 3 sec.
1 time (Red) / 2 times (Green)
Flashes once Red LED and flashes
twice Green LED every 4 sec.
1 time (Red) / 3 times (Green)
Flashes once Red LED and flashes
three Green LED every 5 sec.
2 times (Red) / 1 time (Green)
Flashes twice Red LED and flashes
once Green LED every 4 sec.
2 times (Red) / 2 times (Green)
Flashes twice Red LED and flashes
twice Green LED every 5 sec.
3 times (Red) / 2 times (Green)
Flashes three Red LED and flashes
twice Green LED every 6 sec.
3 times (Red) / 3 times (Green)
Flashes three Red LED and flashes
three Green LED every 7 sec.
4 times (Red) / 1 time (Green)
Flashes four Red LED and flashes
once Green LED every 6 sec.
5 times (Red) / 1 time (Green)
Flashes five Red LED and flashes
once Green LED every 7 sec.
6 times (Red) / 1 time (Green)
Flashes six Red LED and flashes
once Green LED every 8 sec.
Stand-by status
No power
Power supply protector
operated
No power
Power supply protector
operated
No power
Power supply protector
operated
Temperature protector
operated
Temperature protector
operated
EEPROM device fault
EEPROM device Read /
Write fault
Main/Digital circuit fault
Video circuit fault
Fan protector operated
Fan
Main power PCB
Main/Digital PCB
Ambient temperature of unit
Main/Digital PCB
Temp. sensor IC757
Main power PCB
PDP panel
Main/Digital PCB
Ambient temperature of unit
Main/Digital PCBTemp. sensor IC757
Main/Digital PCB
Main/Digital PCB
Main/Digital PCB
Video PCB
Fan 1Main/Digital PCB
6 times (Red) / 2 time (Green)
Flashes six Red LED and flashes
twice Green LED every 10 sec.
Fan protector operated
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Fan 2Main/Digital PCB
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TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART
LED lamp blinking
Turn power on and check
state of lamp.
Blink LED
Blink LED
Blink LED
Blink LED
Blink LED
Blink LED
Blink LED
Blink LED
LAMP STATE
Not lighted.
1 time (Red)
1 time (Green)
1 time (Red)
2 times (Green)
1 time (Red)
3 times (Green)
2 times (Red)
3 times (Red)
4 times (Red)
5 times (Red)
6 times (Red)
POWER SUPPLY STATE
Main power PCB
faulty.
Power turned off
immediately.
Power turned off
immediately.
Power turned off
immediately.
Power turned off
after 10 sec.
Power not turned
off, LED blinks only.
Power not turned
off, LED blinks only.
Power not turned
off, LED blinks only.
Power turned off
after 10 sec.
REMEDY
Check Main Power
PCB
Check Main Power
PCB
Check PDP Panel.
Check Main/Digital
PCB
Check 2
Replace Main/Digital
PCB.
Replace Main/Digital
PCB.
Replace Video PCB
Check 1
GREEN
Lights steadily for
more than 10 sec.
Is on-screen display
normal?
YES
NO
All input image
faulty.
Video input image
faulty.
S-video input image
faulty.
Component video
input image faulty.
RGB input image
faulty.
Check PDP Panel.
Signal processing
PCB faulty.
Video PCB faulty.
Video PCB faulty.
Signal processing
PCB faulty.
Check 3
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Replace Main/Digital
PCB.
Replace Video PCB.
Replace Video PCB.
Replace Main/Digital
PCB.
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Adjust PDP unit installation so that
peripheral temperature is 40.0 C or
less.
(For 0.5 sec. at an interval of 5 sec.)
Replace
Main/Digital
PCB Assy.
Microcomputer
peripheral circuit
faulty.
Replace
temperature sensor
IC757.
Temperature protector operated
Power lamp : Flashes intermittently twice in red.
Start
Is ambient temperature
Check 2
No
Yes
PCB less than 60 C ?
of IC757 on Main/Digital
Microcomputer
No
Does unit
operate normally
IC757 changed ?
when temperature sensor
peripheral
circuit faulty.
Temperature
sensor IC757 faulty.
Yes
Replace Main/
Digital PCB Assy.
Temperature sensor cooling
The temperature sensor IC757 is installed
on Main/Digital PCB. Turn the power off
and cool with a point cooler.
Fan1: Flashes six times Red LED and
flashes once Green LED every 8 sec.
Fan2: Flashes six times Red LED and
flashes twice Green LED every 10 sec.
Fan protector operated
Power lamp: Flashes six times intermittently in red.
Start
No
Is voltage at
connectors CN352
Check 1
14V?
Yes
2 and 3 on Main PCB
Fan faultyReplace fan.
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Check connection cable.
No
No
Ye s
cable ?
Is composite sync.
signal input to pin 2 of RGB
No
Check input signal.
e sync. signal polarity output
Change sync. switch (TTL/ANALOG)
Mak
from signal source negative, or make
output impedance TTL.
Start
Is RGB
appropriate ?
cable pin arrangement
(10 sec or more)
RGB input is abnormal.
Power lamp: Lighted green
Check 3
Ye s
What kind of
Sync. on green signal
source ?
Is composite sync.
signal is output from signal
Separate signalComposite signal
Is horizontal sync.
signal input to pin 2 of RGB
Check input signal.
No
le ?
RGB cab
signal input to pin 14 of
signal input to pin 13 and vertical sync.
cable ?
Ye s
Note(∗): If the synchronizing signal cannot be identified by
TTL level, it is in the 75Ω terminated state.
negative?
Is sync. signal
TTL and polarity
No
Yes
Yes (ANALOG)
Ye s
correctly ?
Is Sync. switch
Connect RGB cable
to terminal.
Yes
(TLL/ANALOG) selected
Check input signal.
No
Is frequency of horizontal sync.
and vertical sync. signals
Check input signal.
No
Ye s
∗
Is input level(∗) within specified
range ?
.
.
.
Ye s
Signal processing circuit faulty.
Replace Main/Digital PCB.
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VS,VA,VSCAN,VSET AND VE ADJUSTMENT
When the Main Power PCB and PDP panel are replaced, VS,VA,VSCAN,VSET and VE must
be adjusted.
Adjustment timeWithin 3 minutes after power on.
Adjustment signalAdjust the VS,VA,VSCAN, VSET and VE in the no-signal state.
Check pointsRefer to the drawing shown below.
Adjustment pointsRefer to the drawing shown below.
Adjustment valueWithin +/- 0.2V of voltage indicated on the label on the PDP panel.
CN901
- MAIN POWER PCB -
T2
VA
VR581
CN351
CN352
CN8008
(M03AI-PCB)
ADJ
T3
5
CN8005
VS
VR582
1
ADJ
VSCAN
VR701
T4
VSET
ADJ
VE
VR761
ADJ
VR731
ADJ
109
CN8003
1
CN8002
1
VA
check point
CN8005
1 pin VA
4 pin GND
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VSCAN & VSET
check point
CN8003
3 pin GND
4 pin VSCAN
6 pin VSET
VS & VE
check point
CN8002
3 pin GND
5 pin VE
8 pin VS
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OPTICAL FILTER
S42SD-YB03
PLASMA DISPLAY UNIT
M03AU
MAIN DIGITAL
INLET FILTER
M03AI
PFC
M03AJ
MAIN POWER
M03AX
OPTIONAL
M03CFA
LED/PHOTO AMP
M03CFB
POWER SWITCH
GENERAL CONNECTION DIAGRAM
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DISASSEMBLY
1. Removing the Rear Case
1. Remove the 36 circled screws and remove
the Rear Case.
C
A
B
A: Main Power PCB
* Layout of Main PCB.
B: Main/ Digital PCB
C: PFC PCB
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2. Remoing the Main Power PCB
1. Remove the Rear Case.
2. Disconnect the circled connector.
3. Remove the 7 screws and Main Power
PCB.
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3. Removing the PFC PCB
1. Remove the Rear Case.
2. Disconnect the circled connector.
3. Remove the 6 screws and PFC PCB.
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4. Removing the Main Digital PCB
1. Remove the Rear Case.
2. Disconnect the circled connector.
3. Remove the 4 screws and Main/Digital PCB
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5. Removing the PDP Unit
1. Remove the Rear Case.
2. Disconnect the circled connector and the
wire clamper.
3. Remove the 7 circled screws and bottom cover.
4. Remove the 8 circled screws.
5. Remove the Base Frame from the Front Case
together with the panel and PCBs.
6. Remove the Main Power PCB.
(To remove the Main Power PCB, refer to the
Page 20)
7. Remove the PFC PCB.
(To remove the PFC PCB, refer to the Page 21)
8. Remove the 9 screws and Base Frame.
* View after only the PDP Unit removed.
* When the PDP Unit is replaced, make
sure to replace the removed parts to
their original position.
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6. Removing the Bezel Front
1. Remove the 2 circled Cover Stands and
remove the screw in the holes.
2. Lift the bottom of the Bezel Front.
3. Lift the Bezel Front upward to
remove it.
(The top of the Bezel Front is
hooked.)
* View after Bezel Front was removed.
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7. Removing the Optical Filter
1. Remove the Bezel Front.
(To remove the Bezel Front, refer to
the Page 24)
2. Remove the 14 screws on the Filter
Holders at each side.
3. Remove by sliding the Filter Holder
in the arrow directions.
4. Remove the Optical Filter.
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PARTS LIST
Ref.no.Description
P42VCA30WHP42VCA30EH
Cabinet Bezel Front8112000000
Case Rear8116788003
Cover Stand8108298008
Holder Filter L/R8110619006
Holder Filter T/B8110614001
Electric
Fan Motor8900298008
Optical Filter8116695011
PFC PCB 8117179008