RCA CTC203AA, CTC203, CTC203A Service Manual

Technical Service Data

Volume 420, June 2003

Sets 4733, 4734, 4735, 4736, 4737, 4738, 4739,

4740, 4741, 4742, 4743, 4744 & Photofact Gold 24

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SAFETY PRECASAFETY PRECA

SAFETY PRECA

SAFETY PRECASAFETY PRECA

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Only qualified service technicians who are familiar with safety checks and guidelines should perform service work. Before replacing parts, disconnect power source to protect electrostatically sensitive parts. Do not attempt to modify any circuit unless so recommended by the manufacturer. When servicing the receiver, use an isolation transformer between the line cord and power receptacle.

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Use EXTREME CAUTION when servicing the high voltage circuits. To discharge static high voltage, connect a 10K ohms resistor in series with a test lead between the receiver ground and CRT anode lead. DO NOT lift the CRT by the neck. Always wear shatterproof goggles when handling the CRT to protect eyes in case of implosion.

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Be aware of the instructions and procedures covering X-ray radiation. In solid-state receivers and monitors, the CRT is the only potential source of X-rays. Keep an accurate high voltage meter available at all times. Check meter calibration periodically. Whenever servicing a receiver, check the high voltage at various brightness levels to be sure it is regulating properly. Keep high voltage at rated value, NO HIGHER. Excessive high voltage may cause X-ray radiation or failure of associated components. DO NOT depend on protection circuits to keep voltage at rated value. When troubleshooting a receiver with excessive high voltage, avoid close contact with the CRT. DO NOT operate the receiver longer than necessary. To locate the cause of excessive high voltage, use a variable AC transformer to regulate voltage. In present receivers, many electrical and mechanical components have safety related characteristics which are not detectable by visual inspection. Such components are identified by a # on both the schematic and the parts list. For SAFETY, use only equivalent replacement parts when replacing these components.

GENERAL GUIDELINESGENERAL GUIDELINES

GENERAL GUIDELINES

GENERAL GUIDELINESGENERAL GUIDELINES

Perform a final SAFETY CHECK before returning receiver to customer. Check repaired area for poorly soldered connections, and check entire circuit board for solder splashes. Check board wiring for pinched wires or wires contacting any high wattage resistors. Check that all control knobs, shields, covers, grounds, and mounting hardware have been replaced. Be sure to replace all insulators and restore proper lead dress.

WARNINGWARNING

VICE

WARNING

VICE VICE

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VICING VICING

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SAFETY CHECKS — FIRE AND SHOCK HAZARD

SAFETY CHECKS — FIRE AND SHOCK HAZARDSAFETY CHECKS — FIRE AND SHOCK HAZARD

Cold LeakaCold Leaka

Cold Leaka

Cold LeakaCold Leaka

Unplug the AC cord, connect a jumper across the plug pr ongs, and turn the power switch on (if applicable). Use an ohmmeter to measure the resistance between the jumped AC plug and any exposed metal cabinet parts such as antenna screw heads, control shafts, or handle brackets. Exposed metal parts with a return path should measure between 1M ohms and 5.2M ohms. Parts without a return path must measure infinity.

Hot LeakaHot Leaka

Hot Leaka

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Plug the AC cord directly into an AC outlet. DO NOT use an isolation transformer. Use a 1500 ohms, 10W resistor in parallel with a .15µF capacitor to connect between any exposed metal parts on the receiver and a good earth ground. (See figure below.) Use an AC voltmeter with at least 5000 ohms per volt sensitivity to measure the voltage across the resistor. Check all exposed metal parts and measure voltage at each point. Voltage measurements should not exceed .75VAC, 500µA. Any value exceeding this limit constitutes a potential shock hazard and must be corrected. If the AC plug is not polarized, reverse the AC plug and repeat exposed metal part voltage measurement at each point.

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Error Codes Chart .................................. 1

GridTrace Location

High Voltage Shutdown Test.................. 1

IC Functions ........................................... 2

Important Parts Information ................... 4

Miscellaneous Adjustments.................... 1

Parts List................................................. 4

Placement Chart ..................................... 1

Safety Precautions.................................. 1

Schematic Component Location ............ 3

Schematic Notes ..................................... 2

Schematics

Test Equipment....................................... 1

Tuner Information .................................. 1

INDEXINDEX

INDEX

INDEXINDEX

Main Board ..................................... 4

Audio ............................................... 3

Comb Filter ..................................... 3

Gemstar 4 ........................................ 3

Power Supply .................................. 2

Television ........................................ 2

Technical Service Data

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Model G27648YX1 (Chassis CTC203AA)

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Momentarily short BC14901 (see Q14901 base) to ground. The receiver should lose raster and sound. If receiver does not lose raster and sound, the shutdown circuit should be repaired. To resume normal operation, remove AC power for approximately 30 seconds and then turn the receiver on.

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Coverage includes these additional models and chassis:

ModelsModels

Models

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G27648YX51 CTC203AA5 G27648YX51 CTC203AA9 G27648YX52 CTC203AA5 G27648YX52 CTC203AA9

JUNE JUNE

2003 SET 4733 2003 SET 4733

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2003 SET 4733

JUNE JUNE

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TUNER INFORMATION

TUNER TUNER

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PinPin

(1) AGC 2.5V 2.5V 3.0V (2) NC 1.3V 4.3V 5.7V (3) +5V 5.2V 5.2V 5.2V (4) CLOCK 5.1V 5.1V 5.1V (5) DATA 5.1V 5.1V 5.1V (6) +5V 5.2V 5.2V 5.2V (7) +5V 5.2V 5.2V 5.2V (9) +32V 34.5V 34.5V 34.5V (11) IF 0V 0V 0V

NOTE: VHF Low Band voltages taken on channel 2.

VHF LoVHF Lo

VHF Lo

VHF LoVHF Lo

VHF High Band voltages taken on channel 7. UHF Band voltages taken on channel 14.

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UHF Band

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TUNER TUNER

TUNER

TUNER TUNER

(2)

(4)

(6)

TERMINAL GUIDETERMINAL GUIDE

TERMINAL GUIDE

TERMINAL GUIDETERMINAL GUIDE

(1)

(3)

(5)

(7)

(9)

(11)

MISCELLANEOUS ADJUSTMENTS

NOTE: All procedures require an antenna connected and power applied to the set.

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Tune in a picture. Set brightness, contrast, and color to minium. Connect a high voltage probe to the CRT anode. High voltage should measure between 26kV and 28kV.

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The following adjustment procedures are accessed thru a service menu. To access the service menu, turn the receiver on, press the menu button and hold it down while pressing the power button. While holding down the menu button, release the power button and press the volume + button. The screen will display a one line menu, on the left the parameter P0, and on the right the value of that parameter V0. Release buttons. Adjustments are made by selecting the proper parameter and changing the value of that parameter. To change the parameter number use channel up and down buttons. To adjust the current value of that parameter use volume + and - buttons. To access and change any of the adjustments, the proper parameter pass number must be entered. This information is listed at the beginning of the alignment. When these parameters are modified, the T-Chip and the corresponding EEPROM are updated. All service adjustments are bus controlled, except focus and screen.

NOTE: In order to adjust the RF AGC, audio or video levels, tuner, PIP, or stereo circuits, the ChipperCheck hardware and software must be used. This can be purchased from Thomson Electronics. Before making any changes to any of the values, record the On Set values.

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NOTE: See Service Adjustment Parameters to change drive and bias values.

Press menu button for collapsed raster service line. Disconnect the antenna. Preset the red, green, and blue drive values to 32. Adjust screen control for a service line that is just visible. Adjust red, green, and blue drives to obtain a white raster. Check the low light to high light gray scale tracking. Repeat the procedure, if necessary, to obtain the best performance.

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TURETURE

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TURETURE

0 Pass number for service Must set to 76 - May not advance until value is set to 76.

adjustment parameters.

1 Error Code 1 0 0 - 255 Displays the first error detected. Set to 0 before exiting.

See Error Codes Chart.

2 Error Code 2 0 0 - 255 Displays the second error detected. Set to 0 before exiting.

See Error Codes Chart.

3 Error Code 3 0 0 - 255 Displays the last error detected. Set to 0 before exiting.

See Error Codes Chart.

4 Horizontal Phase 10 0 - 15 Tune in a crosshatch pattern, adjust to center the pattern on

the screen.

5 EW DC (Width) 16 0 - 31 Tune in a crosshatch pattern, adjust for slight horizontal

overscan. 6 EW Amplitude 8 0 - 15 Set value to 8. 7 EW Tilt 8 0 - 15 Set value to 8. 8 Top Corner Pin Correction 2 0 - 7 Set value to 2. 9 Bottom Corner Pin Correction 2 0 - 7 Set value to 2. 10 Vertical DC 33 0 - 63 Tune in a crosshatch pattern, adjust to center vertically. 11 Vertical Size 84 0 - 127 Tune in a crosshatch pattern, adjust for slight vertical

overscan. 12 Vertical Countdown Mode 0 0 - 3 Set value to 0. ( 0 = Standard, 1 = Non-Standard, 2 = 50Hz,

3 = 48Hz ) 13 Red Bias 30 0 - 127 Press menu button on the TV set for setup line. 14 Green Bias 15 0 - 127 Press menu button on the TV set for setup line. 15 Blue Bias 34 0 - 127 Press menu button on the TV set for setup line. 16 Red Drive 41 0 - 63 17 Green Drive 33 0 - 63 18 Blue Drive 32 0 - 63 19 Gemstar Horizontal OSD Position 166 0 - 255 Set value to 166. 20 Gemstar Vertical OSD Position 68 0 - 255 Set value to 68. 21 Gemstar PIP Horizontal Position 40 0 - 255 Set value to 40. 22 Gemstar PIP Vertical Position 43 0 - 255 Set value to 43. 23 Gemstar PIP Window Vertical Size 3 0 - 13 Set value to 3.

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ERROR CODES CHART

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0 00 No error code 1 01 16.0V fault 16.0V STBY source is failing. 3 03 12.0V run fault 12.0V source is failing. 4 04 T4 Chip Run supply failed. 8 08 T4 Chip X-ray protection caused high voltage shutdown. 9 09 T4 Chip (POR) Power supply problem at (POR) power on reset. 10 0A F2 PIP module error (POR) Power supply problem at (POR) power on reset/PIP. 11 0B Stereo decoder (POR) Power supply problem at reset/Stereo decoder. 16 10 Run IIC Bus held low Run IIC clock or data held low. 18 12 Standby IIC Bus held low Standby IIC clock or data held low. 23 17 Gemstar 4 Board Guide fatal error on set using Gemstar 4 Board. 24 18 Gemstar 4 Board Watchdog error on set using Gemstar 4 Board. 25 19 Gemstar 4 Board Task monitor error on set using Gemstar 4 Board. 26 1A Gemstar 4 Board Task monitor error on set using Gemstar 4 Board. 32 20 Gemstar 4 Board CPU error on set using Gemstar 4 Board. 34 22 Gemstar 4 Board Gemstar fails to acknowledge. 44 2C F2 PIP module error F2PIP fails to acknowledge. 102 66 Octal DAC Octal DAC fails to acknowledge. 128 80 Stereo decoder Stereo decoder fails to acknowledge. 160 A0 Main or PIP tuner EEPROM Main or PIP tuner EEPROM fails to acknowledge. 186 BA T4 Chip T4 Chip fails to acknowledge. 196 C4 Main tuner PLL/DAC Main tuner PLL IC fails to acknowledge. 198 C6 Main tuner PLL/DAC Main tuner DAC IC fails to acknowledge.

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Condition IndicatedCondition Indicated

Condition Indicated

Condition IndicatedCondition Indicated

TEST EQUIPMENT

Test equipment listed by participating manufacturer illustrates typical or equivalent equipment used by Sams engineers to obtain measurements. This equipment is compatible with most types used by field service technicians.

EquipmentEquipment

Equipment

EquipmentEquipment

Oscilloscope SC3100 Generators

RGB CM2125 Multiburst Signal VG91 Color Bar VG91

TV Stereo VG91 Digital VOM SC3100 Frequency Meter SC3100 Hi-Voltage Probe HP200 Accessory Probes TP212 Isolation Transformer PR570 Capacitance Analyzer LC102 CRT Analyzer CR7000 AC Leakage Tester PR570 Inductance Analyzer LC102 Flyback Y oke Tester TV A92 Field Strength Meter SL753 Transistor Tester TF46 Horizontal Analyzer HA-2500 Video Analyzer VG91, TVA92

Sencore No.Sencore No.

Sencore No.

Sencore No.Sencore No.

If certain failures occur, the matching error codes will be stored in the EEPROM. These error codes will be displayed in parameters 1, 2, and 3. The first failure error code will be stored at parameter 1 and the second failure error code will be stored at parameter 2. Parameter 3 will be updated to display the most recent failure occurred in the chassis. If a failure of a bus IC occurred, the normal acknowledgment checking of that bus will be disabled in the service mode and the address of that IC which failed will be stored in one of the error code parameters. After every repair is done to the chassis it is recommended to check the error code parameters, and reset them back to value 0.

RCA MODEL G27648YX1 (CHASSIS CTC203AA)

RCA MODEL G27648YX1 (CHASSIS CTC203AA)RCA MODEL G27648YX1 (CHASSIS CTC203AA)

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RCA MODEL G27648YX1 (CHASSIS CTC203AA)

RCA MODEL G27648YX1 (CHASSIS CTC203AA)RCA MODEL G27648YX1 (CHASSIS CTC203AA)

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