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1Safety Precautions
1.1.General Guidelines
1. When conducting repairs and servicing, do not attempt to modify the equipment, its parts or its materials.
2. Wh en wiring units (with cables, flexible cables or lead wires) are supplied as repair parts and only one wire or some of the
wires have been broken or disconnected, do not attempt to repair or re-wire the units. Replace the entire wiring unit instead.
3. Wh en conducting repairs and servicing, do not twist the Fasten connec tors but plug them straight in or unplug them straight
out.
4. Wh en servicing, observe the original lead dress. If a short circuit is found, replace all parts which have been overhe ated or
damaged by the short circuit.
5. After servicing, see to it that all the protective device s such as insulation barriers, insulation papers shields are properly
installed.
6. After servicing, make the following leakage curre nt checks to prevent the customer from being exposed to shock hazards.
1.1.1.Leakage Current Cold Check
1. Unplug the AC cord and co nnect a jumper between the
two prongs on the plug.
2. Measure the resistance value, with an ohmmeter,
between the jumpered AC plug and each exposed metallic cabinet part on the equipment such as screwheads,
connectors, control shafts, etc. When the exposed metallic part has a return path to the chassis, the reading
should be between 1Mohm and 5.2Mohm.
When the exposed metal does not have a return path to
the chassis, the reading must be.
Figure 1
1.1.2.Leakage Current Hot Check (See
Figure 1 .)
1. Plug the AC cord directly into the AC outlet. Do not use
an isolation transformer for this check.
2. Connect a 1.5kohm, 10 watts resistor, in parallel with a
0.15µF capacitors, between each exposed metallic part
on the set and a good earth ground such as a water pipe,
as shown in Figure 1 .
3. Use an AC voltmeter, with 1000 ohms/volt or more sensitivity, to measure the potential across the resistor.
4. Check each exposed metallic part, and measure the voltage at each point.
5. Reverse the AC plug in the AC outlet and repeat each of
the above measurements.
6. The potential at any point should not exceed 0.75 volts
RMS. A leakage current tester (Simpson Model 229 or
equivalent) may be used to make the hot checks, leakage
current must not exceed 1/2 milliamp. In case a measurement is outside of the limits specified, there is a possibility of a shock hazard, and the equipment should be
repaired and rechecked before it is returned to the customer.
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2Warning
2.1.Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) to Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices
Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field-effect transistors and
semiconductor “chip” components. The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage
caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD).
1. Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain off any ESD on your
body by touching a known earth ground. Alternatively, obtain and wear a commercially available discharging ESD wrist strap,
which should be removed for potential shock reasons prior to applying power to the unit under test.
2. After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ES devices , place the asse mbly on a conductive surfac e such as aluminum foil, to prevent electrostatic charge buildup or exposure of the assembly.
3. Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder ES devices.
4. Use only an anti-static solder removal device. Some solder removal devices not classified as “anti-static (ESD protected)” can
generate electrical charge sufficient to damage ES devices.
5. Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate electrical charges sufficient to damage ES devices.
6. Do not remove a replacement ES device from its protective package until immediately before you are ready to install it. (Most
replacement ES devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted together by conductive foam, aluminum foil or comparable conductive material).
7. Immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a replacement ES device, touch the protective material
to the chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will be installed.
Caution
Be sure no power is applied to the chassis or circuit, and observe all other safety precaution s.
8. Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged replacement ES devices. (Otherwise ham less motion such as the brushing together of your clothes fabric or the lifting of your foot from a carpeted floor can generate static electricity (ESD) sufficient
to damage an ES device).
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2.2.About lead free solder (PbF)
Note: Lead is listed as (Pb) in the periodic table of elements.
In the information below, Pb will refer to Lead solder, and PbF will refer to Lead Free Solder.
The Lead Free Solder used in our manufacturing process and discussed below is (Sn+Ag+Cu).
That is Tin (Sn), Silver (Ag) and Copper (Cu) although other types are available.
This model uses Pb Free solder in it’s manufacture due to environmental conservation issues. For service and repair work, we’d
suggest the use of Pb free solder as well, although Pb solder may be used.
PCBs manufactured using lead free solder will have the PbF within a leaf Symbol PbF stamped on the back of PCB.
Caution
• Pb free solder has a higher melting point than standard solder. Typically the melting point is 50 ~ 70 °F (30~40 °C) higher. Please
use a high temperature soldering iron and set it to 700 ± 20 °F (370 ± 10 °C).
• Pb free solder will tend to splash when heated too high (about 1100 °F or 600 °C).
If you must use Pb solder, please completely remove all of the Pb free solder on the pins or solder area before applying Pb solder. If this is not practical, be sure to heat the Pb free solder until it melts, before applying Pb solder.
• After applying PbF solder to double layered boards, please check the component side for excess solder which may flow onto the
opposite side. (see figure below)
Suggested Pb free solder
There are several kinds of Pb free solder available for purchase. This product uses Sn+Ag+Cu (tin, silver, copper) solder. However, Sn+Cu (tin, copper), Sn+Zn+Bi (tin, zinc, bismuth) solder can also be used.
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3Service Navigation
3.1.Service Hint
Board NameFunction
TA-BoardBand Pass Filter, Frequency Shift Keying Receiver, Frequency
A-BoardSpeaker out, AV Terminal, HDMI in, SD Card, PC in,
V-BoardRemote Receiver, LED
P-BoardPower (AC/DC), DC-DC
Control Panel AssyControl Button, Power switch
Shift Keying switch, MPU
Non serviceable
TA-Board should be exchanged for service.
Digital Signal Processor, Peaks sLD, Tuner
Non serviceable
Control Panel Assy should be exchanged for service.
3.2.Applicable signals
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4Specifications
Power SourceAC 110-127 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption
Rated Power Consumption159 W
On mode Average
Power Consumption*
Standby condition0.8 W
Display panel
Aspect Ratio16:9
Visible screen size37" class (37.0 inches measured diagonally)
(W × H × Diagonal)32.2 " × 18.1 " × 37.0 " (819 mm × 460 mm × 940 mm)
(No. of pixels)1,049,088 (1,366 (W) × 768 (H)) [4,098 × 768 dots]
Sound
Speaker1-way 2 speakers slim under SP System
Audio Output20 W [10 W + 10 W] (10 % THD)
• Nintendo Controller Power (pin3: DC12V / 30mA (max))
• SNES Controller
V-Chip, Vesa compatible, Integrated Pro: Idiom
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5Service Mode
5.1.How to enter into Service Mode
5.1.1.Set "Hotel Mode" Off
Service Mode can not be entered if Hotel mode is "On" (Activating). Hotel Mode should be set to "Off" by using only Remote Control
as following procedure.
1. Press [MENU], [G], [Y] and [0] buttons on the remote control by turns to display "Hotel Mode setup menu".
2. Select the item "Mode" and set "Off" status.
3. Select the item "Save" and press [OK] button.
4. Disconnect the AC cord from wall outlet, or press and hold the [POWER] button at right side on the main unit for 10 seconds
or more.
5.1.2.Enter into Service Mode
While pressing [VOLUME ( - )] button of the main unit, press [INFO] button of the remote control three times within 2 seconds.
5.1.3.Key command
[1] button...Main items Selection in forward direction
[2] button...Main items Selection in reverse direction
[3] button...Sub items Selection in forward direction
[4] button...Sub items Selection in reverse direction
[VOL] button...Value of sub items change in forward direction ( + ), in reverse direction ( - )
5.1.4.Contents of adjustment mode
• Value is shown as a hexadecimal number.
• Preset value differs depending on models.
• After entering the adjustment mode, take note of the value in each item before starting adjustment.
Main itemSub itemSample DataRemark
ADJUSTCONTRAST000
COLOR34
TINT00
SUB-BRT800
BACKLGT51D
B-Y-G38
R-Y-A10
V COM000
Switch off the power with the [POWER] button on the main unit or the [POWER] button on the remote control.
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5.2.SRV-TOOL
5.2.1.How to access
1. Select [SRV-TOOL] in Service Mode.
2. Press [OK] button on the remote control.
5.2.2.Display of SOS History
SOS History (Number of LED blinking) indication.
From left side; Last SOS, before Last, three occurrence before, 2nd occurrence after shipment, 1st occurrence after shipment.
This indication except 2nd and 1st occurrence after shipment will be cleared by [Self-chec k indication and forced to factory shipment setting].
5.2.3.POWER ON TIME/COUNT
Note : To display TIME/COUNT menu, highlight position, then press MUTE for 3 seconds.
Time : Cumulative power on time, indicated hour : minute by decimal
Count : Number of ON times by decimal
Note : This indication will not be cleared by either of the self-checks or any other command.
5.2.4.Exit
1. Disconnect the AC cord from wall outlet, or press and hold the TV's [POWER] button for 10 seconds or more.
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5.3.Hotel mode
1. Purpose
Restrict a function for hotels.
2. To display Hotel mode setup menu
Press [MENU], [G], [Y] and [0] buttons on the remote control by turns.
Then, the Hotel mode setup menu is displayed.
itemFunction
ModeSelect hotel mode off/on
TA CtrlSets TA (Terminal Adaptor) status. (Internal/
External/Off)
Internal: Use Internal TA
External: Use External TA
Initial inputSelects Input when the TV is turned on.
Does not operate when input from TA to the
TV is prohibited.
(-/RF/HDMI 1-3/Component/Video1-2/PC)
Initial channelSets the channel at power-on.
Initial volumeSets the volume level at power-on. (0-100)
Does not operate when control from TA to
the TV is prohibited.
Max.volumeSets the maximum volume level. (0-100)
OSD CtrlLimits the OSD display. (Off/Pattern1)
Pattern 1: "Recall" and "Shut-off notification"
messages are not displayed at power-on.
Also displayed when "Pattern 1" is spec ified
as the display command from TA.
Button lockLimits the TV panel button operation. (Off/
Pattern1/All)
All: All buttons are not available.
Pattern 1: Only INPUT and PO WER buttons
are available.
Power ctrlSets the screen condition when the AC
power is switched on. (Off/On)
Off: Starts up in last screen.
ON: Starts up in screen On.
RemoteSwitches Operation guide according to
remote control. (Panasonic/Others)
CC resetSets CC setting status. (Off/On)
Off: Saves the last settings.
On: Resets all CC settings to defaults.
Lock resetSets Lock setting status. (Off/On)
Off: Saves the last settings.
On: Resets all Lock settings to defaults.
CC PriorityCC Contents priority setting. (708/608)
Note: This item was introduced by running
change.
3. Setting for each items
Select item by [UP]/[DOWN] button on the remote control
and change the setting by [LEFT]/[RIGHT] button on the
remote control. After the setting, select "Save" and press
[OK] button on the remote control to store.
4. To exit the Hotel mode setup menu
Disconnect the AC cord from wall outlet, or press and
hold the [POWER] button at right side on the main unit for
10 seconds or more.
5. Explain the Hotel mode setup menu
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5.4.Data Copy by SD Card
5.4.1.Purpose
(a) Board replacement (Copy the data when exchanging A-board):
When exchanging A-board, the data in original A-board can be copied to SD card and then copy to new A-board.
(b) Hotel (Copy the data when installing a number of units in hotel or any facility):
When installing a number of units in hotel or any facility, the data in master TV can be copied to SD card and then copy to other
TVs.
5.4.2.Preparation
Make pwd file as startup file for (a) or (b) in a empty SD card.
1. Insert a empty SD card to your PC.
2. Right-click a blank area in a SD card window, point to New, and then click Text Document. A new file is created by default
(New Text Document.txt).
3. Rig ht-click the new text document that you just created and select rename, and then change the name and exten sion of the
file to the following file name for (a) or (b) and press ENTER.
File name:
(a) For Board replacement : boardreplace.pwd
(b) For Hotel : hotel.pwd
Note:
Please make only one file to prevent the operation error.
No any other file should not be in SD card.
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5.4.3.Data copy from TV set to SD Card
1. Turn on the TV set.
2. Insert SD card with a startup file (pwd file) to SD slot.
On-screen Display will be appeared according to the startup file automatically.
3. Input a following password for (a) or (b) by using remote control.
(a) For Board replacement : 2770
(b) For Hotel : 4850
Data will be copied from TV set to SD card.
It takes around 2 to 6 minutes maximum for copying.
4. After the completion of copying to SD card, remove SD card from TV set.
5. Turn off the TV set.
Note:
Following new folder will be created in SD card for data from TV set.
(a) For Board replacement : user_setup
(b) For Hotel : hotel
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5.4.4.Data copy from SD Card to TV set
1. Turn on the TV set.
2. Insert SD card with Data to SD slot.
On-screen Display will be appeared according to the Data folder automatically.
3. Input a following password for (a) or (b) by using remote control.
(a) For Board replacement : 2771
(b) For Hotel : 4851
Data will be copied from SD card to TV set.
4. After the completion of copying to SD card, remove SD card from TV set.
(a) For Board replacement : Data will be deleted after copying (Limited one copy).
(b) For Hotel : Data will not be deleted and can be used for other TVs.
5. To save Data and exit:
press and hold the TV's [POWER] button for 10 seconds or more then release.
Note:
1. Depending on the failure of boards, function of Data copy for board replacement does not work.
2. This function can be effective amon g the same model numbers.
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6Troubleshooting Guide
Use the self-check function to test the unit.
1. Checking the IIC bus lines
2. Power LED Blinking timing
6.1.Check of the IIC bus lines
6.1.1.Set "Hotel Mode" Off
SELF CHECK can not be entered if Hotel mode is "On" (Activating). Hotel Mode should be set to "Off" by using only Remote Control as following procedure.
1. Press [MENU], [G], [Y] and [0] buttons on the remote control by turns to display "Hotel Mode setup menu".
2. Select the item "Mode" and set "Off" status.
3. Select the item "Save" and press [OK] button.
4. Disconnect the AC cord from wall outlet, or press and hold the [POWER] button at right side on the main unit for 10 seconds
or more.
6.1.2.Enter into SELF CHECK
Self-check indication only:
Produce TV reception screen, and while pressing [VOLUME ( - )] button on the main unit, press [OK] button on the remote control
for more than 3 seconds.
Self-check indication and forced to factory shipment setting:
Produce TV reception screen, and while pressing [VOLUME ( - )] button on the main unit, press [MENU] button on the remote control for more than 3 seconds.
6.1.3.Exit
Disconnect the AC cord from wall outlet, or press and hold the TV's [POWER] button for 10 seconds or more.
1. Subject
Information of LED Flashing timing chart.
2. Contents
When an abnormality has occurred to the unit, the protection circuit operates and resets to the stand by mode. At this time,
the defective block can be identified by the number of blinks of the Power LED on the front panel of the unit.
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6.3.No Power
First check point
There are following 2 states of No Power indication by power LED.
1. No lit.
2. Red is lit then turns red blinking a few seconds later. (See 6.2.)
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7Disassembly and Assem-
bly Instructions
• To disassembl e P.C.B., wait for 1 minute after power was off
for discharge from electrolysis capacitors.
•, , , , and marks indicate screw positions.
7.1.Removal of Rear Cover
1. Remove screws (×14 , ×4 , ×2 , ×4 ) and then
remove the Rear Cover.
7.4.Removal of Control Panel Assy
1. Remove 2 screws and then remove the Control Panel
Assy.
2. Disconnect the connector (K1).
7.5.Removal of P-Board
1. Disconnect the connectors (P1, P2, P5, P6).
2. Remove 6 screws.
3. Remove 2 hooks.
4. Remove P-Board from the Bracket IP.
7.2.Removal of Pedestal Assy
1. Remove the Pedestal Assy.
7.3.Removal of AC Cord
1. Disconnect the connector (P1).
2. Remove the AC Cord from the AC Cord Bracket.
7.6.Removal of TA-Board
1. Remove 1 nut and then remove the lock washer and the
washer.
2. Remove 2 screws and then remove the Tuner Mount
Metal.
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3. Remove the Tuner Extension Adapter.
4. Remove the analog-digital tuner-cable from TA-Board.
5. Disconnect the connector (TA5).
6. Remove 3 screws and then remove TA-Board.
7.7.Removal of Side AV Bracket
1. Remove 1 screw ( ).
2. Remove 1 screw ( ).
3. Remove 2 hooks and then remove the Side AV Bracket.
4. Remove the analog-digital tuner-cable from A-Board.
5. Disconnect the connectors (A02, A5, A09, A10, A12).
6. Remove the LVDS Cable from the connector (A14).
7. Remove 6 screws and then remove A-Board.
7.9.Removal of Speaker Unit (L, R)
1. Connected terminal hook is pushed, and the speaker lead
in 4 places is pulled out.
7.8.Removal of A-Board
1. Remove the Side AV Bracket.
(Refer to Removal of Side AV Bracket)
2. Remove 1 screw ( ).
3. Remove 3 screws ( ) and then remove the A-Board
Shield Top.
2. Remove the Speaker Unit (L, R) from the Speaker
Bracket.
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7.10.Removal of Cabinet Assy and
V-Board
1. Remove the Pedestal Assy.
(Refer to Removal of Pedestal Assy)
2. Remove the Control Panel Assy.
(Refer to Removal of Control Panel Assy)
3. Remove 4 screws and then remove the Speaker Unit
Block (L, R).
4. Disconnect the connector (A10).
5. Remove 10 screws and then remove the LCD Panel
Block.
7.10.2.Removal of V-Board
1. Remove 1 screw.
2. Remove 1 hook and then remove the LED Panel from VBoard.
3. Disconnect the connector (V10).
7.11.Removal of LCD Panel
1. Remove the Pedestal Assy.
(Refer to Removal of Pedestal Assy)
2. Remove the AC Cord.
(Refer to Removal of AC Cord)
3. Remove the Control Panel Assy.
(Refer to Removal of Control Panel Assy)
4. Remove the Side AV Bracket.
(Refer to Removal of Side AV Bracket)
5. Disconnect the connectors (A02, A09, A10, A12).
6. Remove the LVDS Cable from the connector (A14).
7. Remove 2 screws ( ).
8. Remove 7 screws ( ).
9. Remove the TA-Board Block and A-Board.
7.10.1.Removal of Cabinet Assy
1. Remove 1 screw and then remove the V-Board Block
from the Cabinet Assy.
10. Remove 4 screws and then remove the Speaker Unit
Block (L, R).
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11. Remove 10 screws.
12. R emove the VESA Metal Top.
13. R emove the Metal Bracket A.
14. Disconnect the connectors (P5, P6).
15. R emove 1 screw ( ).
16. R emove 9 screws ( ).
17. R emove the Metal Support (L).
18. R emove the P-Board Block.
22. Remove 2 screws ( ).
23. Remove 2 screws ( ) and then remove the Metal Bracket
Top.
24. Remove the Panel LVDS Barrier.
25. Remove the LVDS Cable from the connector (CN1).
26. Remove 6 screws.
27. Remove the LCD Panel from the Cabinet Assy.
19. R emove the Metal Bracket P.
20. R emove 1 screw ( ).
21. Remove 2 screws ( ) and then remove the Metal Bracket
Bottom Block.