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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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Friday, 5 February 2021

REPAIRING / SERVICING TV PANASONIC TX-40CSR520

Technical description and composition of the PANASONIC TX-40CSR520 TV, panel type and modules used. The composition of the modules.

PANASONIC LED
Model: TX-40CSR520

Chassis / Version: LA61

Panel: V400HJ6-LE8

LED backlight: 31A54N0L

LED driver (backlight): integrated into PSU

PWM LED driver: BD9479FV (C0ZBZ0002164)

Power Supply (PSU): TNPA6070

PWM Power: FA1A02N (C0DBBYY00089), FA6A00AN (C0DBAYY02411), NR131S

MOSFET Power: K10P60W (B1CFRR000028)

MainBoard: TNP4G568

IC MainBoard: CPU: PEAKS-sLD8A, LNBH29PT (PWM)

Tuner: TDSA-G320D

TX-40CSR520 Specifications
PANASONIC TX-40CSR520
General recommendations for TV LCD LED repair
Possible manifestations of defects

- PANASONIC TX-40CSR520 TV does not turn on. There are no signs of operability. The indicators on the front panel do not light or blink, the TV does not respond to the control buttons.

Most often, with similar manifestations, the main power supply module TNPA6070 turns out to be faulty. It is necessary to measure its secondary output voltages, and if they are absent, check the power switches (K10P60W (B1CFRR000028)) and rectifier diodes in the converters for a short circuit.
In case of any breakdowns of semiconductors in the secondary circuits, the converter can usually operate normally in an emergency short circuit mode. There are no output voltages. And with a short circuit in the power elements of the primary circuit, as a rule, the mains fuse breaks and, less often, the current sensor in the source of the key.
Mos-Fet keys used in switching power supplies usually fail due to a malfunction of other elements that can disable it in the key mode, or provoke an excess of the maximum current or voltage values. These can be circuits supplying the PWM controller, damper or frequency setting circuits, or OOS (negative feedback) elements in the stabilization circuit. PWM controllers (PWM) FA1A02N (C0DBBYY00089), FA6A00AN (C0DBAYY02411), NR131S, in the absence of external damage and short circuit between the terminals, are checked by replacing them with known good ones.

- There is no picture, but there is sound and all other functions work. Sometimes when you turn it on, the image appears and disappears for a second.

The most likely problem in these cases is a malfunction of the LED backlight. The reason can sometimes be in the power supply of the LEDs, but more often in their malfunction (breakdown or open circuit), sometimes in the violation of the contact connections of the 31A54N0L LED strips.
To identify an open circuit in the LED lines without disassembling the panel, a current source is required. It is impossible to open the junctions connected in series with a simple multimeter; a voltage of several tens of volts is required.

If the PANASONIC TX-40CSR520 has no picture, but there is sound, often the display backlight simply does not work. Moreover, in LED TVs, the LEDs inside the panel usually fail, less often the LED driver.
In such cases, you can see a barely noticeable image with a successful hit of external light on the screen.

Replacing the LEDs requires disassembling the LCD panel - a process that requires experience and qualifications from the master. We do not recommend doing such work on your own to the owners of TVs and craftsmen who do not have experience in repairing LCD panels

If there is no image, and the backlight is on, the screen becomes slightly lighter when turned on, and in an open TV you can see light through the holes in the panel case.
In this case, the panel may also be faulty - damage to strips, loops, for example, as a result of moisture ingress after unsuccessful washing of the screen, the T-CON (Timing Controller) board may be faulty. But often the main board MainBoard turns out to be faulty, a software failure is also possible.
Then, first of all, you need to check the panel supply voltage, fuses on the T-CON board, as well as the supply and reference voltages of the column and line drivers - VGH, VGL, Vcom.
If these measurements are within the normal range, it is necessary to use an oscilloscope to trace the passage of LVDS signals from the MainBoard, as well as synchronizing signals to the loops with drivers.

Flooded or unsuccessfully washed screens of LED-TVs can be restored, in about half of the cases, usually if significant damage has not formed in the loops and panel strips.


- The TV does not turn on, the indicator signals the standby or operating mode, or blinks.

Repair or diagnostics of the TNP4G568 motherboard should begin with checking the stabilizers and power converters required to power the microcircuits and the matrix. If necessary, you should update or replace the software (software). When repairing an MB board, you need to check its CPU components: PEAKS-sLD8A, LNBH29PT (PWM). Defective elements must be replaced. If chips with BGA soldering technology are used, the problem in its implementation is detected by local heating of the chip.

If you suspect a malfunction of the TDSA-G320D tuner, first of all, you need to make sure that the software is correct, as well as the presence of the necessary levels of supply voltages and pulses of data exchange with the processor via the I2C bus on the corresponding terminals of the tuner.

Attention! Users and owners of TX-40CSR520 TVs who do not have the appropriate qualifications, knowledge and experience are strongly discouraged from attempting to repair themselves in order to avoid negative consequences that may lead to the complete non-repairability of the device. And those geniuses changing randomly the mainboards or upgrading wrongly firmware or messing with service modes  are better to go to play videorealgames like "head against the wall" infinite times  instead..............


DOWNLOAD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM  / SERVICE MANUAL  --->    PANASONIC TX-40CSR520 Chassis LA61.


The MainBoard TNP4G568 is shown in the figure below:






TNP4G568

External view of the power supply

The main features of the PANASONIC TX-40CSR520 device:

Installed matrix (LED panel) V400HJ6-LE8.
To power the backlight LEDs, a converter combined with a power supply is used, controlled by a BD9479FV PWM controller (C0ZBZ0002164).
The formation of the necessary supply voltages for all the nodes of the PANASONIC TX-40CSR520 TV is carried out by the TNPA6070 power module, or its analogs using the FA1A02N (C0DBBYY00089), FA6A00AN (C0DBAYY02411), NR131S and K10P60R0000 (B281CFR).
MainBoard - the main board (motherboard) is a TNP4G568 module, using CPU chips: PEAKS-sLD8A, LNBH29PT (PWM) and others.
The TDSA-G320D tuner provides reception of television programs and tuning to channels.

Additional technical information about the panel:
Brand: CHIMEI INNOLUX
Model: V400HJ6-LE8
Type: a-Si TFT-LCD, Panel
Diagonal size: 40 inch
Resolution: 1920x1080, FHD
Display Mode: Super MVA, Normally Black, Transmissive
Active Area: 878.112x485.352 mm
Surface: Antiglare (Haze 1%), Hard coating (3H)
Brightness: 300 cd / m²
Contrast Ratio: 3500: 1
Display Colors: 16.7M (8-bit), CIE1931 72%
Response Time: 9.5 (G to G)
Frequency: 60Hz
Lamp Type: WLED Without Driver
Signal Interface: LVDS (2 ch, 8-bit), 51 pins
Voltage: 12.0V


Instructions and updates

Software Update - Software / Firmware Update:

Version Ver. 3.021 from 21 Apr. 2020. File P151_3021.zip 94 054 120 bytes.

For models TX-24CS500E, TX-24CSW504, TX-32CS510E, TX-32CS600E, TX-32CS600EW, TX-32CSF607, TX-32CSN608, TX-32CST606, TX-32CSW514, TX-32CSW514S, TX-32CSW604 TX-40CS520E, TX-40CSW524, TX-40CSW524S, TX-50CS520E, TX-50CSW524, TX-50CSW524S, TX-55CS520E, TX-55CSW524, TX-24CS500B, TX-32CS510B5, TX-32CCS 50CS520B, TX-55CS520B, TX-32CSR510, TX-40CSR520.

You can download the file and update instructions on the manufacturer's website for the TX-40CSR520 model.

Update results:
Date / Version Additions / Changes
Apr. 21, 2020 Ver. 3.021 Improved network application.
Jul. 12, 2016 Ver. 3.020 Improved system stability.
Jun. 23, 2015 Ver. 3.014 Improved system stability.


TV PANASONIC TX-40CSR520 with LCD display, diagonal size 40 "(102 cm) 16: 9 format. The technology of production of the screen of this TV model is realized with LED backlighting.
The design and technical capabilities of the TV can provide viewing of broadcasts and movies in high quality HD at a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels in graphic resolution at 1080p (Full HD).
The TX-40CSR520 is equipped with SMART software, built-in applications and Internet connectivity. Internet connection can be made via Wi-Fi wireless connection. The input analog video signal can be processed in PAL, SECAM, NTSC systems. Graphic processing and formation of a digital signal picture occurs in the standards 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p. Multimedia file formats supported by the video processor: MP3, WMA, MPEG4, MKV, JPEG.
Speaker power 20 W (2x10 W) is provided by two speakers. Uses NICAM stereo signal system and Sound Surround function.
The external interface (communication with other devices) is supported by standard input and output connectors: antenna input (RF), AV, component, SCART, HDMI x2, USB, Ethernet (RJ-45), Wi-Fi. A headphone output is provided for individual listening. A VGA (D-Sub 15) connector is used to connect a computer or laptop, supporting resolutions: 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1360x768, 1920x1080. The digital tuner is capable of receiving television channels in the DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-C standards.

Dimensions: with stand 904x556x230 mm, without stand 904x518x47 mm.

TV weight: with stand: 12.5 kg, without stand: 10.5 kg.

Attention! The panel of the PANASONIC TX-40CSR520 LED TV is the most expensive element.
Do not allow any impact on the glass and pressure on the screen surface to avoid damage to the LED panel!
It is unsafe for liquid to spill onto the screen. Sometimes one drop is enough if it drips down the glass onto the cables to make the TV unrepairable. 

( AND YOUR CAT HAS TO GO TO PISS SOMEWHERE ELSE  !!!! )

REPAIRING / SERVICING TV PANASONIC TX-LR42DT60

Technical description and composition of the PANASONIC TX-LR42DT60 TV, panel type and modules used. The composition of the modules.

PANASONIC LED
Model: TX-LR42DT60

Chassis / Version: LA42

Panel: LC420EUD (FF) (F2)

LED backlight: 6920L-0001C 42 V13 LBA Rev0.8 1

T-CON: 6870C-0450A

LED driver (backlight): 6917L-0140A PCLF-D206 A 3PHCC20015A-H

PWM LED driver: TPS61196

MOSFET LED driver: AOD482

Power Supply (PSU): TNPA5766 1 P

PWM Power: FA5696N, FA5760N

MOSFET Power: MDF11N60 (B1CERR000085), STD7NM60N (B1CFRR000016)

MainBoard: TNPH1056 1 A & TNPA5854 1FR

IC MainBoard: CPU: MN85063, NAND: MT29F4G08ABAEAWP, Audio: YDA174-QZE2

Tuner: RE561ZC & BE511ZC

Control: WiFi: N5HBZ0000101 8017-01620P 0286-12-7174

TX-LR42DT60 Specifications
PANASONIC TX-LR42DT60
General recommendations for TV LCD LED repair
Possible manifestations of defects

- The PANASONIC TX-LR42DT60 TV does not turn on, does not respond to the remote control and control panel buttons, does not light or blink indicators.

In such cases, you should start looking for a fault in the circuits of the TNPA5766 power supply. It is necessary to measure its output supply voltages, and in their absence, check the serviceability of the power switches (MDF11N60 (B1CERR000085), STD7NM60N (B1CFRR000016)) converters and rectifier diodes for the probability of breakdown in semiconductor PN junctions.
In case of breakdowns of semiconductors in the secondary circuits of any converter, as a rule, it can operate in an emergency mode of short circuit without output voltages, and with a short circuit in the elements of the primary circuit, the mains fuse most often breaks off immediately and, less often, the current sensor in the source of the key.
Breakdown of power switches (MosFet) in switching sources is sometimes caused by malfunctions of other circuit elements, for example, in the circuits supplying the PWM controller, frequency setting or damper, as well as in the circuits of Negative Feedback (OOS) stabilization. PWM controllers (PWM) FA5696N, FA5760N, if they do not have visible damage to the case and an open short circuit between the terminals, are usually checked by replacing.

- There is no picture, there is sound, it reacts to the remote control, channels are switched. In some cases, the image appears when turned on and disappears immediately.

As a rule, in this case, the backlight of the LED panel is faulty. The reason may be in the breakage of the backlight LEDs, in the stabilization of their power supply, or in the violation of the contact connections of the strings 6920L-0001C 42 V13 LBA Rev0.8 1.
To identify an open circuit in the LED lines without disassembling the panel, a current source is required. It is impossible to open the junctions connected in series with a simple multimeter; a voltage of several tens of volts is required.

If the PANASONIC TX-LR42DT60 has no picture, but there is sound, often the LCD backlight LC420EUD (FF) (F2) simply does not work. Moreover, in LED TVs, the LEDs inside the panel usually fail, less often the LED driver.
In such cases, you can see a barely noticeable image with a successful hit of external light on the screen.

Replacing the LEDs requires disassembling the LC420EUD LCD panel, a process that requires experience and qualifications from the technician. We do not recommend doing such work on your own to the owners of TVs and craftsmen who do not have experience in repairing LCD panels

If there is no image, and the backlight is on, the screen becomes slightly lighter when turned on, and in an open TV you can see light through the holes in the panel case.
In this case, the panel may also be faulty - damage to strips, loops, for example, as a result of moisture ingress after unsuccessful washing of the screen, the T-CON (Timing Controller) board may be faulty. But the main board MainBoard TNPH1056 often turns out to be faulty, a software failure is also possible.
Then, first of all, you need to check the panel supply voltage, fuses on the T-CON board, as well as the supply and reference voltages of the column and line drivers - VGH, VGL, Vcom.
If these measurements are within normal limits, it is necessary to use an oscilloscope to trace the passage of LVDS signals from the MainBoard TNPH1056, as well as synchronization signals to the loops with drivers.

Flooded or unsuccessfully washed screens of LED-TVs can be restored, in about half of the cases, usually if significant damage has not formed in the loops and panel strips.

- The TV does not turn on, the indicator signals the standby or operating mode, or blinks.

Repair or diagnostics of the TNPH1056 motherboard should begin with checking the stabilizers and power converters required to power the microcircuits and matrix. If necessary, you should update or replace the software (software). Complicated repair of MB (SSB) board in some cases is possible and is practiced by repairmen. To do this, check and, if necessary, replace the elements of the CPU: MN85063, NAND: MT29F4G08ABAEAWP, Audio: YDA174-QZE2. BGA chip faults are usually easy to detect by warm-up.

If there is no reception of TV channels, but the TV is working properly from external devices, first of all, you need to check the power supply voltage of the RE561ZC & BE511ZC tuner and update the software. I2C communication pulses must be monitored with an oscilloscope.

Attention! Users and owners of TX-LR42DT60 TVs who do not have the appropriate qualifications, knowledge and experience are strongly discouraged from attempting to repair themselves in order to avoid negative consequences that may lead to complete non-repairability of the device.

 

DOWNLOAD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM / SERVICE MANUAL ------------------> PANASONIC TX-LR42DT60 Chassis LA42

 

 

The MainBoard TNPH1056 is shown in the figure below:







TNPH1056

External view of the power supply

The main features of the PANASONIC TX-LR42DT60 device:

Installed matrix (LED panel) LC420EUD (FF) (F2).
Matrix control uses the 6870C-0450A Timing Controller (T-CON).
The LED driver 6917L-0140A is used to power the backlight LEDs, it is controlled by the TPS61196 PWM controller. The keys of the AOD482 type are used as power elements of the LED driver.
The formation of the necessary supply voltages for all nodes of the PANASONIC TX-LR42DT60 TV is carried out by the TNPA5766 power module, or its analogs using FA5696N, FA5760N microcircuits and MDF11N60 (B1CERR000085), STD7NM60N (B1CFRR000016) power switches.
MainBoard - the main board (motherboard) is a TNPH1056 module, using CPU: MN85063, NAND: MT29F4G08ABAEAWP, Audio: YDA174-QZE2 and others.
Tuner RE561ZC & BE511ZC provides reception of television programs and tuning to channels.


Instructions and updates


Software Update - Software / Firmware Update:

Version Ver. 3.885 from 5 Jul. 2016. File P133_3885.zip 129 197 126 bytes.

For models:
TX-P42GT60E, TX-P42GT60Y, TX-P42GTW60, TX-P50GT60E, TX-P50GT60Y, TX-P50GTW60, TX-P50VT60E, TX-P50VT60T, TX-P50VT60Y, TX-P50VTW60, TX-P55VT60E, TX-P55VT60T, TX-P55VT60Y, TX-P55VTW60, TX-P60ZT60E, TX-P65VT60E, TX-P65VT60T, TX-P65VT60Y, TX-P65VTW60, TX-L42DT60E, TX-L42DT60Y, TX-L42DTW60, TX-L42FT60E, TX-L42FT60Y, TX-L42FTW60, TX-L47DT60E, TX-L47DT60Y, TX-L47DTW60, TX-L47FT60E, TX-L47FT60Y, TX-L47FTW60, TX-L47WT60E, TX-L47WT60T, TX-L47WT60Y, TX-L47WTW60, TX-L50DT60E, TX-L50DT60Y, TX-L50DTW60, TX-L55DT60E, TX-L55DT60Y, TX-L55DTW60, TX-L55WT60E, TX-L55WT60T, TX-L55WT60Y, TX-L55WTW60, TX-L60DT60E, TX-L60DT60Y, TX-L60DTW60, TX-P42GT60B, TX-P50GT60B, TX-P50VT65B, TX-P55VT65B, TX-P60ZT65B, TX-P65VT65B, TX-L42DT65B, TX-L42FT60B, TX-L47DT65B, TX-L47FT60B, TX-L47WT65B, TX-L50DT65B, TX-L55DT65B, TX-L55WT65B, TX-L60DT65B, TX-PR50VT60, TX-PR55VT60, TX-PR65VT60, TX-LR42DT60.

You can download the file and update instructions on the manufacturer's website for the TX-LR42DT60 model.

Update results:
Date / Version Additions / Changes
Jul. 5, 2016 Ver. 3.885 Updated network functions.
May 13, 2014 Ver. 3.877 Improved dual tuner functions.
Jan. 22, 2014 Ver. 3.875 The network application has been updated.
Nov. 28, 2013 Ver. 3.872 Ziggo interactive feature introduced in the Netherlands.
Oct. 8, 2013 Ver. 3.864 Added home collection.
Aug. 27, 2013 Ver. 3.858 Improved web browser.


TV PANASONIC TX-LR42DT60 with LCD LC420EUD, 42 "(107 cm) diagonal 16: 9. The LED panel of this TV is equipped with edge LED backlighting - Edge LED.
There is support for 3D images using passive polarization technology.
The LC420EUD sensor and MainBoard TNPH1056 software can provide viewing of broadcasts and movies in high quality HD at a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels in graphics resolution at 1080p (Full HD).
The TX-LR42DT60 TV is equipped with SMART software, built-in applications and the ability to work on the Internet. Internet connection can be made via Wi-Fi wireless connection. The input analog video signal can be processed in PAL, SECAM, NTSC systems. Graphic processing and formation of a digital signal picture occurs in the standards 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p. Multimedia file formats supported by the video processor: MP3, WMA, MPEG4, MKV, JPEG.
The power of the acoustic audio system is 18 W (2x4 + 10 W), provided by 3 speakers. Uses NICAM stereo signal system and Sound Surround function.
An external interface (communication with other devices) is supported by standard input and output connectors: antenna input (RF), AV, component, SCART, RGB, HDMI x3, USB x3, Ethernet (RJ-45), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Miracast. A headphone output is provided for individual listening. To connect a computer or laptop, a VGA (D-Sub 15) connector is used, supporting resolutions: 1920x1080. The digital tuner is capable of receiving television channels in the DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-C, DVB-S, DVB-S2 standards.

The TV uses a TNPA5766 power supply.

Dimensions: with stand 956x650x225 mm, without stand 956x564x35 mm.

TV weight: with stand: 16 kg, without stand: 12.5 kg.

Attention! The LC420EUD (FF) (F2) panel of the PANASONIC TX-LR42DT60 LED TV is the most expensive item.
Do not allow any impact on the glass and pressure on the screen surface to avoid damage to the LED panel!
Liquid spillage on the screen is unsafe. Sometimes one drop is enough if it drips down the glass onto the cables to make the TV unrepairable.


Wednesday, 30 December 2020

PANASONIC TC-L32E5 HOW TO ENTER THE SERVICE MODE, LED BLINKING CODES, POWER BOARD ELECTRIC SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

 

Chassis: LA35  Destination: USA.  AC 110-127 V, 60 Hz

1. Do not press panel surface to avoid 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.

Service Mode:  How to enter into Service Mode

While pressing [VOLUME ( - )] button of the main unit, press [INFO] button of the remote control three times within 2 seconds.



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.


How to exit

Switch off the power with the [POWER] button on the main unit or the [POWER] button on the remote control.

SRV-TOOL:  How to access

1. Select [SRV-TOOL] in Service Mode.

2. Press [OK] button on the remote control.


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].

POWER ON TIME/COUNT

Note : To display TIME/COUNT menu, highlight position, then press MUTE for 3sec.

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.

Exit

Disconnect the AC cord from wall outlet.

Self Check Mode

1. Press the ‘MENU’ button (on the remote control) and the ‘VOL DOWN’ button on the LCD panel.

2. Press ON/OFF button on the panel to Exit.

Hotel Mode Adjustment

1. Press the ‘VOLUME DOWN’ button on the TV panel and simultaneously press the INPUT button on the remote control 3 times to enter Hotel Mode.

2. Set Hotel mode ‘on/off’, then press ‘EXIT’ to come out.

Hotel Mode

1. Purpose

Restrict a function for hotels.

2. Access command to the Hotel mode setup menu.

In order to display the Hotel mode setup menu, please enter the following command (within 2 second). [TV] : Vol [Down] + [REMOTE] : INPUT (3 times).

Then, the Hotel mode setup menu is displayed.


3. To exit the Hotel mode setup menu

Disconnect AC power cord from wall outlet.

4. Explain the Hotel mode setup menu

Troubleshooting Guide

Use the self-check function to test the unit.

1. Checking the IIC bus lines

2. Power LED Blinking timing

Check of the IIC bus lines:  How to access

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.

Exit

Disconnect the AC cord from wall outlet.

Screen display

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:

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.

Voltage chart of A-Board and P-Board

Power board PWB

P-Board Schematic Diagram [TNPA5596CP]


Friday, 6 November 2020

TROUBLESHOOTING PANASONIC PLASMA TH42PX75U, TH50PX75U, TH42PX77U, TH50PX77U (GPH10DU CHASSIS) PDP 2007 10TH GENERATION TVS

 

Products powered by electricity should be serviced or repaired only by experienced professional technicians. Any attempt to service or repair the product or products dealt with in this service information by anyone else could result in serious injury or death.

How to determine the defective board.

Verification of voltages

Normally, when there is a power problem, shutdown occurs immediately.  So, to resolve a power problem, voltage checks are necessary before shutdown.

Check if the power comes up after disconnecting the suspected board.  If power comes up  after disconnecting a board, the board is defective.   “Power comes up” equals “no shutdown”.

After exchanging the following boards, voltage adjustment is required.

P board, SC board, SS board,

Defective Board - A Board.

To confirm this, unplug the TV and disconnect connectors A5, A6, and A7 from the A board.

The TV should turn on automatically and display a white screen.

Warning: Disconnect AC Power prior to making any disconnection or connection.



Defective Board (Possibility)- P, D, A, SC, SS Board (P > A, D, SC, SS)

[Always Disconnect AC Power prior to making any disconnection or connection.]

(*1) = The reference number of the sustain data connector is different in some of the models:

TH-42PX75U = SS23

TH-42PX77U = SS23

TH-50PX75U = SS33

TH-50PX77U = SS33

Defective Board-D Board:  Trouble Mode-3.3V down SOS

LED Blinking codes detail

LED blinks 4 times

Defective Board-Primarily P board or possible D board:  Trouble Mode-Power Supply SOS

Turn the unit on.  Is pin 12 of CN P25 of the P board high before shutdown?

If no, D board is defective.

If yes, P board is defective.

LED blinks 5 times (Quick Troubleshooting)

Defective Board-D, P, C, SC, SS board or Panel (DDIC)*1:  Trouble Mode-5V SOS

(*1) = Data Driver IC

LED blinks 5 times

LED blinks 5 times-D, P, C, SC, SS board or Panel:  Trouble Mode-5V SOS

How to find defective board.

LED blinks 6 times- Defective Board (Possibility)- SC, SS, D, P Board (SC > SS, D, P )

Trouble Mode-SC Energy Recovery SOS

How to find defective board.

LED blinks 6 times-Defective Board (Possibility)- SC, SS, D, P Board (SC > SS, D, P ):  Trouble Mode-SC Energy Recovery SOS

LED blinks 7 times-Defective Board (possibility):  Trouble Mode-SC Floating voltage SOS

How to find the defective board.

LED blinks 8 times-Defective Board (possibility):  SS, SC, D, P board (SS>SC,D,P)/PDP: Trouble Mode-SS Energy recovery SOS/Panel

LED blinks 10 times before pressing the power button-Defective Board-P, A Board:  Trouble Mode-SUB 5V SOS, Main 3.3V SOS DTV 9V SOS, Tuner Power SOS

How to find the defective board.



LED blinks 12 times-Defective Board (Possibility)- Speakers, A Board:  Trouble Mode-Sound SOS

No Power/Dead Unit-troubleshooting

No Picture from one or all inputs (OSD and Sound OK)- All models

No Picture / No OSD-All Models

No Sound

There are two kinds of picture problem.  1) Abnormal picture. 2) No picture.

Basic concept of determining the defective board.

1) Which area is the symptom displayed on the screen?

A. Part of the screen

B. All over the screen

Adjustment after PCB exchange.

After exchanging the following boards, voltage adjustment is required. P board, SC board, SS board.

Diagnosis by Test Pattern When OSD is Available.

Picture problem such as “Picture Noise and or Vertical Line” displayed all over the screen is mainly caused by a defective D or A board. The “internal Test Pattern Generator” can help determine whether to replace the D or A board. The test patterns are created by the D board. Follow the steps below to confirm the operation of the D or A boards.

Diagnosis by Removing the A5 Connector.

Symptom such as “No picture, No OSD, Sound OK” is mainly caused by a defective A or D board. The internal pattern generator cannot be accessed due to the loss of OSD. This method makes it possible to determine whether the A board or the D (SC,SS) is defective.

Troubleshooting for Picture Trouble.  How to determine the defective board.


Diagnosis for Picture Problem (All Over the Screen). Abnormal Color, Vertical Line, Sync Error, Noise Picture-All Models

Diagnosis for Picture Problem (All Over the Screen). 

Enter the “Internal Test Pattern Generator”

or

Is the screen “White”, after disconnecting the connector “A5”?



Vertical Line Problem.

Picture Trouble at Upper or Lower half.


Picture Trouble at Right or Left half (50 Inch)

Picture Trouble at Right or Left half (42 Inch).

Picture Trouble in 50 Inch Models.  No Picture, Picture noise, Half Vertical line, etc.

Picture Trouble all Over the Screen.  Picture noise, Full Vertical line, etc.

Symptoms and Remedies.

Picture Problem (All over the screen).  Noise Picture, Vertical Line.

Abnormal colour and sync error.

Picture Problem (Right half or Left half). 

Self-check Procedure.  CHASSIS: GPH10D:  All models.

 [This procedure does not reset the TV]

How to access the self-check screen to reset the unit.

Select a television channel, and while pressing the [VOLUME ( - )] button on the main unit, press the [OK] button on the remote control for more than 3 seconds.

How to Exit the self-check screen.

Press and hold the Power button on the TV for 5 seconds or disconnect the AC cord from the wall outlet.

TV volume down & OK on remote only does a basic IC self check. It does NOT Reset the TV.

It does not clear channel programmed settings, picture settings, channel labels, LOCK mode settings, or password.

Using this method, it shows the unit firmware version (Peaks 1.050 and GenX 1.00) and it checks IC communications ONLY.

This is more useful to identify the firmware version without having to decode the info in the setup menu About/Version screen.

To Reset the Unit, turn the TV on and while pressing the “VOLUME ( - )” button on the main unit, press the “Menu” button on the remote control for more than 3 seconds.

The Self-Check menu appears on screen. Then, disconnect the AC cord from the wall outlet.

[Note: All customer programmed parameters will be erased.]

TH-42PX75U/ TH-42PX77U Driver Setup Adjustment.

1. Input a white signal to plasma video input.

2. Set the picture controls as follows.

Picture menu: Vivid

Normal: Set

Aspect: Full.

Caution

1. First perform Vsus adjustment.

2. Confirm the voltage level of VSCN. This should be done after the adjustment of Vad which should be - 105V

When Vad = -105V, Vscn voltage is 40V ±4V.

Initialization Pulse Adjustment.

1. Input a 100% White signal to the unit.

2. Set the picture controls as follows:

Picture menu : Vivid

Normal : Set

Aspect : Full

3. Connect an Oscilloscope to test point TPSC1. Using VR6602, adjust (T2) for 195+/-10µ Sec.

TH-50PX75U - TH-50PX77U Driver Setup Adjustment.

TH-42PX75U and TH-50PX75U BOARD LAYOUT AND PART NUMBERS

TH-42PX77U and TH-50PX77U BOARD LAYOUT AND PART NUMBERS