REPAIRING AND NOT THROWING AWAY

REPAIRING AND NOT THROWING AWAY

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In Brief: On this site you will find pictures and technical information about Service Modes, Circuit Diagrams, Firmware Update procedure, Disassemble procedure, Universal remote control set-up codes, Troubleshooting and more....

If you go into the profession, you will obtain or have access to a variety of tech tips databases HERE IT IS Master Electronics Repair !.

These are an excellent investment where the saying: 'time-is-money' rules. However, to learn, you need to develop a general troubleshooting approach - a logical, methodical, method of narrowing down the problem. A tech tip database might suggest: 'Replace C536' for a particular symptom. This is good advice for a specific problem on one model. However, what you really want to understand is why C536 was the cause and how to pinpoint the culprit in general even if you don't have a service manual or schematic and your tech tip database doesn't have an entry for your sick TV or VCR.

While schematics are nice, you won't always have them or be able to justify the purchase for a one-of repair. Therefore, in many cases, some reverse engineering will be necessary. The time will be well spent since even if you don't see another instance of the same model in your entire lifetime, you will have learned something in the process that can be applied to other equipment problems.
As always, when you get stuck, checking out a tech-tips database may quickly identify your problem and solution.In that case, you can greatly simplify your troubleshooting or at least confirm a diagnosis before ordering parts.

Happy repairing!
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Thursday, 21 March 2019

PHILIPS INFINITY – BERLINALE – SUNDANCE – BLOCKBUSTER – SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE - LED BLINKING PROCEDURE - SDM - SAM - MODES & DETAILS

PHILIPS INFINITY – BERLINALE – SUNDANCE – BLOCKBUSTER – SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE - LED BLINKING PROCEDURE - SDM - SAM - MODES & DETAILS


SOFTWARE UPDATE
  • Software version numbers for 2011 sets are all defined below number 0.40.x.x. This might confuse services who store software versions for more than one set and/or platform on the same storage device (USB stick).
  • The set software and security keys are stored in a NAND-Flash, which is connected to the PNX855xx.  It is possible for the user to upgrade the main software via the USB port. This allows replacement of a software image in a stand alone set, without the need of an E-JTAG debugger. A description on how to upgrade the main software can be found in the electronic User Manual.
Important:
  • When the NAND-Flash must be replaced, a new SSB must be ordered, due to the presence of the security keys.  (CI +, MAC address, ...).
  • Perform the following actions after SSB replacement:
Main Software Upgrade.
  • Automatic Software Upgrade
  • In “normal” conditions, so when there is no major problem with the TV, the main software and the default software upgrade application can be upgraded with the “AUTORUN.UPG” (FUS part of the one-zip file: e.g. 3104 337 05661 _FUS _Q555X_ x.x.x.x_prod.zip). This can also be done by the consumers themselves, but they will have to get their software from the commercial Philips website or via the Software Update Assistant in the user menu (see eUM). The “autorun.upg” file must be placed in the root of the USB stick.
HOW TO UPGRADE
  1. Copy “AUTORUN.UPG” to the root of the USB stick.
  2. Insert USB stick in the set while the set is operational. The set will restart and the upgrading will start automatically. As soon as the programming is finished, a message is shown to remove the USB stick and restart the set.
MANUAL SOFTWARE UPGRADE
In case that the software upgrade application does not start automatically, it can also be started manually.
How to start the software upgrade application manually:
  1. Disconnect the TV from the Mains/AC Power.
  2. Press the “OK” button on a Philips TV remote control or a Philips DVD RC-6 remote control (it is also possible to use a TV remote in “DVD” mode). Keep the “OK” button pressed while reconnecting the TV to the Mains/AC Power.
  3. The software upgrade application will start.
Attention
In case the download application has been started manually, the “autorun.upg” will maybe not be recognized.
WHAT TO DO IN THIS CASE
  1. Create a directory “UPGRADES” on the USB stick.
  2. Rename the “autorun.upg” to something else, e.g. to “software.upg”. Do not use long or complicated names, keep it simple. Make sure that “AUTORUN.UPG” is no longer present in the root of the USB stick.
  3. Copy the renamed “upg” file into this directory.
  4. Insert USB stick into the TV.
  5. The renamed “upg” file will be visible and selectable in the upgrade application.
BACK-UP SOFTWARE UPGRADE APPLICATION
If the default software upgrade application does not start (could be due to a corrupted boot sector) via the above-described method, try activating the “back-up software upgrade application”.
How to start the “back-up software upgrade application” manually:
  1. Disconnect the TV from the Mains/AC Power.
  2. Press the “CURSOR DOWN”-button on a Philips TV remote control while reconnecting the TV to the Mains/AC Power.
  3. The back-up software upgrade application will start.
STANDBY SOFTWARE UPGRADE VIA USB
In this chassis it is possible to upgrade the Stand-by software via a USB stick. The method is similar to upgrading the main software via USB.
Use the following steps:
  1. Create a directory “UPGRADES” on the USB stick.
  2. Copy the Stand-by software (part of the one-zip file, e.g. StandbyFactory_88.0.0.0.upg) into this directory.
  3. Insert the USB stick into the TV.
  4. Start the download application manually (see section “Manual Software Upgrade”.
  5. Select the appropriate file and press the “OK” button to upgrade.
Content and Usage of the One-Zip Software File.   Below the content of the One-Zip file is explained, and instructions on how and when to use it.
  • AmbiCpld_Q55XX_x.x.x.x_prod.zip.Contains the program instruction and software content, needed to upgrade the ambilight CPLD on the TV550 platform.
  • BalanceFPGA_Q555X_x.x.x.x_prod.zip.Contains the BalanceFPGA software in “upg” format.
  • FUS_Q555X_x.x.x.x_prod.zip.Contains the “autorun.upg” which is needed to upgrade the TV main software and the software download application.
  • PNX5130UPG_Q555X_x.x.x.x_prod.zip.Contains the PNX5130 software in “upg” format.
  • StandbySW_Q555X_x.x.x.x_prod.zip.Contains the StandbyFactory software in “upg” format.
  • ProcessNVM_Q55XX_x.x.x.x_prod.zip.Default NVM content. Must be programmed via ComPair or can be loaded via USB, be aware that all alignments stored in NVM are overwritten here.
LED BLINKING PROCEDURE
For an empty error buffer, the LED should not blink at all in CSM or SDM. No spacer will be displayed.
When one of the blinking LED procedures is activated, the front LED will show (blink) the contents of the error buffer. Error codes greater then 10 are shown as follows:
  • “n” long blinks (where “n” = 1 to 9) indicating decimal digit
  • A pause of 1.5 s
  • “n” short blinks (where “n”= 1 to 9)
  • A pause of approximately 3 s,
  • When all the error codes are displayed, the sequence finishes with a LED blink of 3 s (spacer).
  • The sequence starts again.
Example:Error 12 8 6 0 0.
After activation of the SDM, the front LED will show:
  1. One long blink of 750 ms (which is an indication of the decimal digit) followed by a pause of 1.5 s
  2. Two short blinks of 250 ms followed by a pause of 3 s
  3. Eight short blinks followed by a pause of 3 s
  4. Six short blinks followed by a pause of 3 s
  5. One long blink of 3 s to finish the sequence (spacer).
  6. The sequence starts again.
How to Activate
Use one of the following methods:
Activate the CSM.
The blinking front LED will show only the latest layer 1 error, this works in “normal operation” mode or automatically when the error/protection is monitored by the Stand-by processor.
In case no picture is shown and there is no LED blinking, read the logging to detect whether “error devices” are mentioned
Activate the SDM.
The blinking front LED will show the entire content of the LAYER 2 error buffer, this works in “normal operation” mode or when SDM (via hardware pins) is activated when the TV set is in protection.
How to Activate CSM
  • Key in the code “123654” via the standard RC transmitter.
  • Note: Activation of the CSM is only possible if there is no (user) menu on the screen.
How to Navigate
  • By means of the “CURSOR-DOWN/UP” knob on the RC-transmitter, can be navigated through the menus.
How to Exit CSM
  • Press “MENU” (or "HOME") / “Back” key on the RC-transmitter.
How to Activate SDM
For this chassis there are two kinds of SDM: an analogue SDM and a digital SDM.
  • Analogue SDM: use the standard RC-transmitter and key in the code “062596”, directly followed by the “MENU” (or “HOME”) button.
  • Note: It is possible that, together with the SDM, the main menu will appear. To switch it “off”, push the “MENU” (or "HOME") button again.
  • Analogue SDMcan also be activated by grounding for a moment the solder path on the SSB, with the indication “SDM”
Digital SDM:
  • Use the standard RC-transmitter and key in the code “062593”, directly followed by the “MENU” (or "HOME") button.
  • Note: It is possible that, together with the SDM, the main menu will appear. To switch it “off”, push the “MENU” (or "HOME") button again.  After activating this mode, “SDM” will appear in the upper right corner of the screen.
How to Navigate
  • When the “MENU” (or “HOME”) button is pressed on the RC transmitter, the TV set will toggle between the SDM and the normal user menu.
How to Exit SDM
Use one of the following methods:
  1. Switch the set to STAND-BY via the RC-transmitter.
  2. Via a standard customer RC-transmitter: key in “00”-sequence.
Service Alignment Mode (SAM)
  • To perform (software) alignments.
  • To change option settings.
  • To easily identify the used software version.
  • To view operation hours.
  • To display (or clear) the error code buffer.
How to Activate SAM
  • Via a standard RC transmitter: Key in the code “ ” directly followed by the “INFO” or “OK” button. After activating SAM with this method a service warning will appear on the screen, continue by pressing the “OK” button on the RC.
Contents of SAM
Hardware Info.
  • SW Version. Displays the software version of the main software (example: Q555X-1.2.3.4 = AAAAB_X.Y.W.Z).
  • AAAA= the chassis name.
  • B= the software branch version. This is a sequential number (this is no longer the region indication, as the software is now multi-region).
  • X.Y.W.Z= the software version, where X is the main version number (different numbers are not compatible with one another) and Y.W.Z is the sub version number (a higher number is always compatible with a lower number).
  • B. STBY PROC Version.Displays the software version of the stand-by processor.
  • C. Production Code. Displays the production code of the TV, this is the serial number as printed on the back of the TV set. Note that if an NVM is replaced or is initialized after corruption, this production code has to be re-written to NVM. ComPair will foresee in a possibility to do this.
How to Navigate
In SAM, the menu items can be selected with the “CURSOR UP/DOWN” key on the RC-transmitter. The selected item will be highlighted. When not all menu items fit on the screen, move the “CURSOR UP/DOWN” key to display the next/previous menu items.
  • With the “CURSOR LEFT/RIGHT” keys, it is possible to:
  • (De) activate the selected menu item.
  • (De) activate the selected sub menu.
  • With the “OK” key, it is possible to activate the selected action.
How to Exit SAM
Use one of the following methods:
  1. Switch the TV set to STAND-BY via the RC-transmitter.
  2. Via a standard RC-transmitter, key in “00” sequence, or select the “BACK” key.
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