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1Safety Precautions
1.1.General Guidelines
1. When servicing, observe the original lead dress. If a short circuit is found, replace all parts which have been overheated or
damaged by the short circuit.
2. After servicing, see to it that all the protective devices such as insulation barriers, insulation papers shields are properly
installed.
3.After servicing, make the followingleakagecurrent checks to prevent the customerfrom being exposedto shock hazards.
4.When conducting repairs and servicing, donot attempt to modify the equipment, its parts or its materials.
5.When wiring units (withcables, flexible cables or lead wires) are supplied asrepair parts and only one wire or some of thewires havebeenbroken or disconnected, do not attempt torepair or re-wire the units. Replace the entire wiring unit instead.
6.When conducting repairs andservicing, donot twist the Faston connectors but plugthemstraight in or unplug themstraightout.
1.1.1.Leakage Current Cold Check
1.Unplug the AC cord and connect a jumper between thetwo prongs on the plug.
2.Measure the resistance value, with an ohmmeter,between the jumpered AC plug and each exposedmetallic cabinet part on the equipment such asscrewheads, connectors, control shafts, etc. When theexposed metallic part has areturnpathto the chassis, thereading should be8.5Mohm to 13Mohm.When the exposed metal does not have a return path to the chassis, thereading must be .
1.1.2.Leakage Current Hot Check (SeeFigure 1.)
1.Plug the AC cord directly into the AC outlet. Do not usean isolation transformer for this check.
2.Connect a 1.5kohm, 10 watts resistor, in parallel with a
0.15F capacitors, between each exposed metallic parton 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 moresensitivity, to measure the potential across theresistor.
4.Check each exposed metallic part, and measure thevoltage at each point.
5.Reverse the AC plug in the AC outlet and repeat each ofthe abovemeasurements.
6.The potential at any point should not exceed 0.75 voltsRMS. A leakage current tester (Simpson Model 229 orequivalent) may be used to make the hot checks, leakagecurrent must not exceed 1/2 milliamp. Incase ameasurement is outside of the limits specified, there isapossibility of a shock hazard, and the equipment shouldbe repaired and rechecked before it is returned to thecustomer.
Figure 1
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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 typicalES devices are integrated circuits and some field-effect transistors andsemiconductor [chip] components. Thefollowing techniques should be used to help reducethe incidence of component damagecaused by electrostatic discharge(ESD).
1.Immediately before handling any semiconductor component orsemiconductor-equippedassembly, drain off any ESDon yourbody bytouching a known earth ground. Alternatively,obtainand wear a commercially available discharging ESD wrist strap,which should be removedfor potential shock reasons prior to applying power to the unit under test.
2.After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ES devices, place the assembly onaconductive surface such asaluminum foil, toprevent electrostatic charge builduporexposure of theassembly.
3.Useonly a grounded-tip solderingiron tosolder or unsolder ES devices.
4.Use only an anti-staticsolder removal device. Some solder removal devices not classified as [anti-static (ESD protected)] cangenerate electrical chargesufficient 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. (Mostreplacement ES devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted together by conductive foam, aluminum foil orcomparable conductive material).
7.Immediately before removing the protective material fromtheleads of a replacement ES device, touch the protective materialto the chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will beinstalled.
Caution
Besurenopower is appliedto the chassis or circuit, and observe all other safety precautions.
8.Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged replacement ES devices. (Otherwise ham less motion such as thebrushingtogether 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 dueto environmental conservation issues. For service and repair work, we’dsuggest the use of Pb freesolder as well, althoughPb solder may beused.
PCBs manufactured using leadfree solder will have the PbF within a leaf Symbol PbFstamped on the back of PCB.
Caution
•Pb free solder has a higher melting pointthan standard solder. Typically the melting point is 50 ~ 70 °F (30~40°C) higher. Pleaseuse a high temperature solderingiron and set it to 700 ± 20°F(370 ± 10 °C).
•Pb free solder will tend tosplash when heatedtoo high (about 1100 °F or 600 °C).If you must use Pb solder, please completely remove all of the Pb free solderon the pins or solder area before applying Pbsolder. If this is not practical, besureto heat the Pb free solder until it melts, beforeapplying Pb solder.
•After applying PbF solder to double layered boards, please check the component side for excess solder which may flow onto theopposite side. (see figure below)
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3Service Navigation
3.1.Service Hint
Board NameMain DeviceRemarks
A BOARDTUN, EEP, SPI Flash, MTK ICRepairable
P BOARDPower Supply, LED Driver ICRepairable
K BOARDRemote, LED, Luminence SensorRepairable
GK BOARDPower Switch, Keyscan Repairable
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4Specifications
Power
RatingAC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz 0.47 A
Normal (Home) mode61 W
Standby power consumption0.20 W
Dimensions (W H D)1,126 mm 697 mm 260 mm (With Pedestal)
1,126 mm 652 mm 53 mm (TV only)
Mass
Connection Terminals
AV IN (COMPONENT / VIDEO)VIDEORCA PIN Type 1, 1.0 V[p-p] (75 )
HDMI 1 / 2 inputTYPE A ConnectorsUSBUSB 2.0 TYPE A Connectors
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPCM / Dolby Digital / DTS, Fibre optic
Sound
Audio output20 W (10 W + 10 W)
Receiving systems / Band name
Digital TV8 MHz UHF (New Zealand) free-to-air TV broadcast receptionPAL B / GReception of Off air broadcastsPAL 60 HzPlayback of NTSC tape from some PAL Video recorders (VCR)M.NTSCPlayback from M.NTSC Video recorders (VCR)
NTSCPlayback from NTSC Video recorders (VCR)Aerial inputVHF / UHFOperating ConditionsTemperature0°C - 35°C
Note
•Design andSpecifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate.
16.0 (With Pedestal)
15.0 (TV only)
AUDIO L - RRCA PIN Type 2, 0.5 V[rms]Y1.0 V[p-p] (including synchronisation)P
B, CB,PR, CR
DC 5 V, Max. 500 mA
Humidity20% - 80% RH (non-condensing)
±0.35 V[p-p]
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5Service Mode
5.1.How to enter into Service Mode
5.1.1.Purpose
After exchange parts, check and adjust the contents of adjustment mode.
Whilepressing [VOLUME ( - )] buttonof the main unit, press [INFO]button of the remote control three times within 2 seconds.
5.1.2.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 inforwarddirection ( + ), in reverse direction ( - )
5.1.3.How to exit
Switch off thepower with the [POWER] button on the main unit or the [POWER] button on the remote control.
5.1.4.Contents of adjustment mode
•Value is shown as a hexadecimalnumber.
•Preset value differs depending onmodels.
•After entering the adjustment mode, take note of thevalue in each itembefore startingadjustment.
Main itemSub itemSample Data
ADJUSTH POS
H AMP
V POS
V AMP
V COM
WB-ADJR-GAIN8D
G-GAINAE
B-GAINFF
R-CENT6C
G-RENT80
B-CENTA0
OPTIONBoot upgradeNO
STBY-SET00
EMERGENCYON
CLK MODE00
CLOCKFC7
Y/C DELAYDYNAMIC
OPT 100000000
OPT 211100110
OPT 300001001
OPT 400000000
EDID-CLKHIGH
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5.1.5.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-check indication and forced to factory
shipment setting].
5.1.6.Exit
1.Disconnect the AC cord from wall outlet.
5.1.7.Hotel Mode
1.PurposeRestrict a function for hotels.
2.Access command tothe Hotelmode setup menu.In order todisplay the Hotelmode setup menu: While pressing [VOLUME (-)] button of the mainunit,press [AV] button of the remote control three times within2 seconds.
Set the input, when each time power is switched on.Selection :Off,Analogue,DVB-C,DVB-T,AV1,AV2,HDMI1,HDMI2
•Off: give priorityto a last memory. However,Euromodel iscompulsorily set to TV.
Initial POSSelect programme number.
Selection :Off/0 to 99
•Off: give priority to a last memory.
InitialVOL LEVELAdjustthe volume when each time power is switched
on.Selection Range :Off/0 to 100
•Off: give priority to a last memory.
Maximum Vol LevelAdjust maximum volume.
Range :0 to 100
Button LockSelect local key conditions.
Selection :Off/SETUP/MENU/ALL
•OFF: altogether valid
•SETUP: onlyF-key isinvalid
(Tuning guide (menu) can not be selected.)
•MENU: only F-key is invalid(only Volume/Mute can be selected.)
•ALL: altogether invalid.
Remote LockSelect remote control key conditions.
Selection :Off/SETUP/MENU
•OFF: altogether valid.
•SETUP: only Setup menu isinvalid.
•MENU: Picture/Sound/Setup menu are invalid.
HotelMode USBBasicallyafter user already setup the hotel mode
according to their criteria, what they need to do is
•insert USB (while in hotel mode)
•choose ‘Copy TV to USB’ to copythe setting into the USB (a file will be created to storethe hotel mode settingin the USB)
•switch ‘OFF’ the unit
•pull out USB from unit
To copy the hotelmode setting from USB.
•enter hotel mode
•insert USB
•choose ‘Copy USB to TV’
•follow instruction as shown on the units
•once finish, switch ‘OFF; the unit
•pull out USB from unit
Private InformationSelect private information for VIERA Castis Keep or
Reset if Hotel mode is set to [On] when TV power on
Selection :
Keep/Reset
• Keep: private information for VIERA Cast is keep
• Reset: private information for VIERA Cast is
reset
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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.How to access
6.1.2.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.
6.1.3.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 remotecontrol for more than 3 seconds.
6.1.4.Exit
Disconnect the AC cordfrom walloutlet.
6.1.5.Screen display
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6.2.Power LED Blinking timing chart
1. Subject
Information of LED Flashing timing chart.
2. Contents
When an abnormality occurs, the protection circuit will operate and reset the unit to stand by mode. During this time, the
defective block can be identified by the number of blinking times of the Power LED on the front panel of the unit as follow:
PriorityNameFactorR_LED Blink
1BL_SOSSOS from PANEL inverter1
2TV_SOSTCON power down3
3SOUND_SOSSOS from audio AMP9
6.3.Method of detecting SOS
1.BL_SOS Detectionbeginning after onesecond pass from ‘BL_ON’=ON
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2.TV_SOSDetection beginning after one second pass from ‘AMP_SHUTDOWN’=ON
3.SOUND_SOSDetection beginning ‘AMP_SHUTDOWN’=ON
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6.4.LCD Panel test mode
Purpose:
To find the possible failure point where in LCD Panel or Printed Circuit Board when the abnormal picture is displayed.
How to Enter:
While pressing [VOLUME ( - )] button of the main unit, press [OPTION] button of the remote control three times within 2
seconds.
How to Exit:
Disconnect AC plug from wall outlet.
How to confirm:
If the abnormal pictureis displayed, gointoLCD Panel test mode to display the several test patterns.Andthen, judgeby the followingmethod.Still abnormal pictureis displayed:The cause must be in LCD Panel.Normal picture is displayed: Thecause must be inA board.
Remarks:
The test pattern is created by the circuit in LCD Panel.In LCD Panel test mode, this test pattern isdisplayed unaffected by signal processing for RF or input signal.If the normalpicture is displayed,LCD Panelmust be okay andthecause of failure must be inA board.
6.5.No Power
First check pointThere arefollowing 2 states of NoPower indication by powerLED.
1.No lit
2.Red is lit thenturns red blinkingafew seconds later. (See 6.2.)
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7Disassembly and Assembly Instructions
7.1.Speaker Fixing and Assembly
1. Fix speaker bracket at panel and screw.
2. Stick sponge at speaker and slot at speaker bracket.
3. Fix lcd mtg metal at cabinet and speaker bracket.
2. Fix LCD panel into the cabinet by taking below precautions.
Other general precautions
1.Donot press panel surface toavoid blue spot on the panel display.
2.Do not use hard cloth or rub the surface too hard. This may cause scratches on the surface.
3. Take care not to subject the TV’s surface to water or detergent. Any liquid (including pets urine) if enters the product could
lead to TV failure.
4. Take care not to subject the surface to insect repellent, solvent, thiner or other voiltile substances. This may degrade surface
quality or cause peeling of the paint.
5. The surface of the display panel is specially treated and may be easily damaged. Take care not to tap or scratch with your
fingernail or other hard objects.
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7.3.Metal MTG Fixing
1. Fix ground spring into A-pcb bracket and fix to pcb.