Unless otherwise noted, the following conditions must be
observed when aligning the TV:
1. Chassis must be operated from a 120 VAC isolation transformer with line voltage set to 120 VAC.
2. All voltages and waveforms referenced are with respect
to Ground
3. A 10X probe must be used for oscilloscope and frequency
measurements.
TV Service Screen
The service screen is provided to facilitate instrument alignment and service adjustments. The service screen is accessed
by pressing a two-button combination on the front control
panel of the instrument.
Using the Front Panel Controls to enter Service Screen
1. Turn on the TV and select the channel that will be used
for the alignment procedure.
2. With the instrument “ON” press and hold the “Menu”
button and then the “CH q” button.
3. Press the “OK” button on the Remote or Front Panel to
display the service screen Menu as shown.
Fig. 1 Service Screen
Entering the Service Alingment Mode
1. Bring up the Service Screen.
2. Once in the service screen use “CH q” button on the keyboard or the down arrow on the remote control to highlight item “2 Service Alignment”.
3. Press “Menu” on the keyboard or “OK” on the remote
control to activate the Alignment Screen.
Fig. 2 Service Alignment Selection
4. Once the Alingment Screen has been activated use the
“VOLu” button on the keyboard or remote to adjust the
value (V:0) to the desired value.
Fig. 3 Service Alignment Screen
NOTE: When the service mode is accessed, the parameter
will be “0”. Parameter “0” is used to input the security code.
The security code is necessary to protect the factory alignments from inadvertent modification. Attempting to change
the parameter (P) using “CHq” or “CHp” before the proper
security code has been entered will cause the instrument to
exit the service mode. A valid security code is entered (using
“VOLt”or “VOLu”).
Security Codes
When the Service Alignment Screen is first entered, the parameter (P) will come up set at “0”, which corresponds to the
security code function.
1. With the parameter (P) set to “0” adjust the value (V)
(using “VOLt”or “VOLu”) to “76” for access to the
Electrical Alignments.
2. Once the security code has been set, individual alignments can be accessed by pressing “CHq” or “CHp”
changing the parameter (P) number.
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3. Once a parameter (P) has been selected for a particular
alignment the “VOLt“and “VOLu” buttons can be
used to change the value (V) of the alignments selected.
Most Electrical adjustments for the DLP instrument must
be done using Chipper Check.
1. Enter the TV Service Mode. Highlight item 2 Service
Alignment. Press “OK” on Remote Control.
2. Using the Volume Buttons, go to V: 90. Press “Channel
Up”. The display will show the number of hours in use,
along with the number of hours plugged in. Press the
“Power” button to exit.
Error Codes
If certain failures occur in the chassis, error codes will be
stored in the chassis EEprom. These error codes can be accessed by entering the service menu and setting the VALUE
to 50. With the VALUE set to 50, pressing the Channel up
button will toggle through the 6 error codes. Error code “0”
stores the error code for the first failure experienced by the
instrument. Similarly, error code “1” stores the error code
for the second failure. Error code “2” stores the error code
for the third failure. Error code “3” displays the error code
for the most recent failure experienced by the instrument. Information is displayed in the following order: Error #, Date,
Time, Type, Count, Code. If an Error of the same TYPE is
already logged, then the error will overwrite the existing error of that type and the count will be increased. Error codes
are summarized in Fig. 5.
The presence of “Empty” for the error code indicates that
no failures have occurred since the time the error codes were
reset. The error codes can (and should) be reset to “0” after
servicing. Press the clear button to clear the error code that
is currently being displayed.
1. Enter the Service Menu.
2. Press Volume Up Until V is 50.
3. Press Channel Up to View The First Error.
4. Press Channel Up/Down to View the Next/Previous Error.
5. Press Clear to Clear the Error Code that is Currently
Being Displayed.
6. Press Power Off to Return to the P:0 V:50 Display.
7. Press Power Off Again to Return to Normal TV Viewing.
To use the Error Code charts, first look up the “Type”
displayed in the error code (Fig. 4). Then find the Type
number (Hex) in the first error code chart (Fig. 5). The description column indicates the general area of the problem
and the Detail column gives additional information for some
Error Codes.
If the Error Code “Type” is 21 or 22, additional information is available as shown in Fig. 6. Refer to the last string
of hex characters referred to as Data or Code in Fig. 4. The
first two characters hex value of the string refer to the “Chip”
information in Fig. 4. The second two characters hex value
in the string refer to the “Bus” information in Fig. 4. The
third two characters hex value in the string refer to the “Details” information in Fig. 4.
If the Error Code “Type” is 41, additional information is
available as shown in Fig. 5. Refer to the last string of hex
characters referred to as Data or Code in Fig. 2. The first
two
characters hex value refer to the “Watchdog” information in
Fig. 5.
When in Color Wheel Index: Starts the sequence to overwrite the factory
aligned values.
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Service Menu Items
AlignmentRangeDescription/Default Value
OSD Background00 - 0100 = Black: 01 = Transparent
NTSC Video Align0 - 31
Cable Tuner Analog RFAGC0 - 3117
Tuner Digital RFAGC 256QAM0 - 255160
Tuner Digital RFAGC 8VSB0 - 25548
Tuner Digital RFAGC 64QAM0 - 25588
Guide OSD H Pos00 - 255
Guide OSD V Pos00 - 255
Guide PIP H Pos00 - 255
Guide PIP V Pos00 - 255
Vertical and Horizontal Centering
Vertical and Horizontal centering adjustments should only
be performed after replacing the Light Engine.
Accessing Internal Test Patterns
1. Turn on the TV and select the channel that will be used
for testing.
2. Select the Service Screen Menu.
3. Select “2 Service Alignment” item.
4. Once the Service Alignment screen is displayed use the
“VOLu” on the keyboard or remote to adjust parameter
zero (P:0) to a value of eighty (V:80).
5. With parameter zero (P:0) value at eighty (V:80) press
the “CHp” button on the front keyboard or remote
control. This puts the instrument into the vertical and
horizontal centering mode as shown below. This allows
the technician to select one of several internally generated test patterns. (see Pattern Table) These may be used
for alignment or troubleshooting. The Remote Control can
be used to navigate this menu. Use the chart below as a
guide.
Fig. 9 Vertical and Horizontal Centering Screen
PATTERN
Transparent (None)
White Screen
Black Screens
BW Checker Board
Red Screen
Green Screen
Blue Screen
Vertical Lines
Horizontal Lines
Border Lines
Border Crosshatch
Fig. 10 Pattern Table
OSD Background
This sets the the background color of the Service Menu. V:0
= Black, V:1 = Transparent. V:0 is the the default setting.
NTSC Video Align
Is used to adjust the IF_PLL Demodulator IC. The instrument is set to Air Tuner and tuned to a strong NTSC signal.
Increment the alignment until some interference bars or patterns are noticible in the video. Then back the adjustment
down three (3) numbers.
Cable Tuner Analog RFAGC
AGC alignment for the standard tuner. The instrument is set
to Air Tuner and tuned to a strong NTSC signal.
Tuner Digital RFAGC 256QAM
Adjust the digital FRAGC control. The instrument is tuned
to an RF channel broadcasting in QAM256. This asdjustment
is prealigned and should not require no further adjustment or
alignment.
Tuner Digital RFAGC 8VSB
Adjust the digital FRAGC control. The instrument is tuned
to an RF channel broadcasting in 8VSB (Cable or Off-Air
ATSC). This asdjustment is prealigned and should not require no further adjustment or alignment.
to an RF channel broadcasting in 64QAM. This asdjustment
is prealigned and should not require no further adjustment or
alignment.
Guide OSD H Pos
Is used to set the horizontal position of the Guide display.
Adjust so that the guide display is the same on both the left
and right sides of the screen
Guide OSD V Pos
Is used to set the vertical position of the Guide display. Adjust so that the guide display is the same on both the top and
bottom of the screen
Guide PIP H Pos
Is used to set the horizontal position of the Guide PIP display.
Adjust so that the guide display PIP is the same on both the
left and right sides of the PIP window
Guide PIP V Pos
Is used to set the vertical position of the Guide PIP display.
Adjust so that the guide display PIP is the same on both the
top and bottom of the PIP window
KeyFuction
Power Off/Toggle Exit Alignment, return to P:0 V:80 display
Input
Skip &/or Info
Cycles through the available adjustments
Next Test Pattern
Reset or Go Back Display 1st Test Pattern
Menu
Arrow Up/Down
Toggle Current Test Pattern
When in Horizontal/Vertical Adjust: Adjust Vertical Position
Arrow Right/Left When in Horizontal/Vertical Adjust: Adjust Horizontal Position
When in Color Wheel Index or Color Temp or Actuator Adjust: Adjusts
Volume Up/Down
the parameter value up and down
When in Color Temp Adjust: Cycles through Cool CIE x, Cool CIE y,
Channel Up/Down
Antenna
Normal CIE x, Normal CIE y, Warm CIE x, and Warm CIE y.
When in Color Wheel Index or Color Temp or Actuator Adjust: Resets
the value to the factory setup values.
Mute
When in Color Wheel Index: Verification that the user does want to
Swap
overwrite the factory aligned values.
When in the Actuator Adjustment: Swaps between the fine and coarse
modes.
Tuner Digital RFAGC 646QAM
Adjust the digital FRAGC control. The instrument is tuned
Fig. 8 Remote COntrol Function Chart
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Electrical Vertical and Horizontal Centering
1. Turn on the TV and select the channel that will be used
for testing.
2. Select the Service Screen Menu.
3. Select “2 Service Alignment” item.
4. Use the “VOLu” on the keyboard or remote to adjust
parameter zero (P:0) to a value of eighty (V:80).
5. With parameter zero value at eighty (V:80) press the“CHp” button on the front keyboard or remote control
to put the instrument into the vertical and horizontal centering mode.
6. Use the “Skip” or “Info” button on a remote control to
bring up the first test pattern, border crosshatch pattern.
7. Use the “CHq” and “CHp” on the front panel or Up
and Down arrows on a remote control to adjust the vertical positioning of the upper and lower horizontal lines.
Adjust the lines so that they are equal distance from the
edge of the protective shield frame.
8. Use the “VOLt” and “VOLu” on the front panel or
Right and Left arrows on a remote control to adjust the
horizontal positioning of the left and right vertical lines.
Adjust the lines so that they are equal distance from the
edge of the protective shield frame.
9. Press the “Menu” button on the front panel or remote control to toggle the display from the crosshatch to channel
video. Insure proper looking video display.
10.Pressing the “Power” or “On/Off” button on the keyboard
or remote control will cause the instrument to exit the
adjustment mode and return to the (P:0) (V:80) display.
Pressing the “Power” or “On/Off” button on the keyboard
or remote control a second time will cause the instrument
to exit the Service Menu.
Color Temperature
6. Use the Input button on the remote and toggle to COOL
CIE. The Channel +/- will toggle toggle through the six
(6) different adjustments (Cool CIE x/y, Norm CIE x/y
and Warm CIE x/y).
7. Use a Colorimeter specifically designed for DLP applications. Adjust for the following according to the table below.
CoolD14000
NormalD9300
WarmD6500
Note:The Light Engine is prealigned and should NOT re-
quire field adjustment.
Focus
1. If replacing the Light Engine, make sure it is positioned
accordingly for the screen size.
2. Remove the screen assembly and dust cover (See Instrument Disassembly).
3. Remove Focus Lock Ring over Projection Lens.
4. Place the Screen Assembly back on the instrument.
5. Adjust by rotating lens for best possible focus using a
crosshatch pattern adjust until best focus balance is
achieved in the three (3) areas of the screen defined below.
Factory Defaults
This menu starts a software routine that places the instrument
in an “Out Of Box” condition. This reset is identical to the
“Factory Default” menu in the standard service menu.
Fig. 12 Factory Reset Selection
Diagnostic Info
This menu provides software diagnostic information.
LIGHT ENGINE
Actuator Replacement
1. Unplug Actuator cable (BT425).
2. Release clip securing Actuator to the Light Engine.
3. Remove and replace Actuator.
4. Align Actuator (Service Menu V: 80) for best resolution
at the center of the screen.
Lamp Cartridge
Lamp
Lamp Enclosure
Lamp Fan
Illumination Optics
Color Wheel
Projection Lens Cap
Smooth Picture Actuator
DMD Imager
DMD Driver Board
Projection Lens
Fig. 14 Series 2 Light Engine
Color Wheel Replacement
1. Disconnect cables to Color Wheel Assembly (BT401 and
BT451). Remove screws over Color Wheel Housing.
2. Lift Color Wheel Assembly from the Light Engine. Replace housing.
3. Align Color Wheel Index (Service Menu V: 80).
1. Turn on the TV and select the channel that will be used
for testing.
2. Select the Service Screen Menu.
3. Select “2 Service Alignment” item.
4. Use the “VOLu” on the keyboard or remote to adjust
parameter zero (P:0) to a value of eighty (V:80).
5. With parameter zero value at eighty (V:80) press the“CHp” button on the front keyboard or remote control
to put the instrument into the service mode mode. The
following menu will appear.
INPUT: Change Modes. SKIP: Next Image. MENU: Toggle Image
5. Adjust the Color Wheel to obtain maximum Green minus Red minus Blue. (Adjust until screen begins to turn
.
Red, then adjust the opposite direction until a Blue Screen
begins to show. Set for a Green Screen at the center of
the two settings.)
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Projection Lens Replacemen
1. Remove cap over Projection Lens.
2. Remove lens by rotating it counterclock wise.
3. Replace lens and refocus.
4. Replace Focus Lock Ring.
Mechanical DMD Centering and Rotation
Alignment
Picture centering and rotation are controlled by mechani
cally aligning the position of the DMD module onto the
Light Engine. Prior to alignment, the engine must first be
fully installed into the instrument. Use the following
procedure for centering and rotation alignments. For DMD
Module screw locations see the graphic on the next page.
1. To define the true center of the screen, mark the
projection screen with crosshairs in the center with
0 degrees rotation.
2. Apply a border pattern with cross hair or an appropriate
test pattern.
3. Loosen the three (3) T10 Torx Head DMD Module
mounting screws.
4. Grip the two (2) tabs and adjust the X-Y centering and
rotation of the DMD Mount.
5. Tighten the DMD Module screws when the alignment is
complete.
NOTE: DO NOT loosen the two (2) custom DMD mount-
ing screws.
DO NOT LOOSEN the Two (2) custom DMD
Mounting Screws
Loosen the Three (3) Module
Mounting Screws
Grip the DMD Module at these Two (2)
Locations and Rotate