LG 50PQ30 Series Installation guide

Advanced Single Scan Troubleshooting
Training Manual
50PQ30 Plasma Display
50PQ30 Plasma Display
720p
720p
Published November 05
th
, 2009

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Overview of Topics to be Discussed
• Y-SUS Board Delivers Logic Signals and FG5V to both upper and lower boards.
• Z-SUS Output Board (Also uses one Z-SUB board for bottom panel connector)
• Y-Drive Boards (2) Upper and Lower. Lower board delivers Scan to Upper
• Control Board
• X Drive Boards (3)
Circuit Board Operation, Troubleshooting and Alignment of :
• Switch mode Power Supply
• Main Board
Section 1
Section 2
Contact Information, Preliminary Matters, Specifications,
Plasma Overview, General Troubleshooting Steps,
Disassembly Instructions, Voltage and Signal Distribution
OUTLINE
OUTLINE
•Main Power Switch (Version 3). Shuts off stand by 5V.

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50PQ30 Plasma Display
Section 1
This Section will cover Contact Information and remind the Technician of
Important Safety Precautions for the Customers Safety as well as the Technician
and the Equipment.
Basic Troubleshooting Techniques which can save time and money sometimes
can be overlooked. These techniques will also be presented.
This Section will get the Technician familiar with the Disassembly, Identification and
Layout of the Plasma Display Panel.
At the end of this Section the Technician should be able to Identify the Circuit
Boards and have the ability and knowledge necessary to safely remove and
replace any Circuit Board or Assembly.
Overview of Topics to be Discussed
Overview of Topics to be Discussed

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The information in this training manual is intended for use by persons possessing an adequate
background in electrical equipment, electronic devices, and mechanical systems. In any attempt
to repair a major Product, personal injury and property damage can result. The manufacturer or
seller maintains no liability for the interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any
liability in conjunction with its use. When servicing this product, under no circumstances should
the original design be modified or altered without permission from LG Electronics. Unauthorized
modifications will not only void the warranty, but may lead to property damage or user injury.
If wires, screws, clips, straps, nuts, or washers used to complete a ground path are removed for
service, they must be returned to their original positions and properly fastened.
CAUTION
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury, disconnect the power before servicing this product. If electrical power
is required for diagnosis or test purposes, disconnect the power immediately after performing
the necessary checks. Also be aware that many household products present a weight hazard.
At least two people should be involved in the installation or servicing of such devices.
Failure to consider the weight of an product could result in physical injury.
Preliminary Matters (The Fine Print)
Preliminary Matters (The Fine Print)

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Plasma Panel
Alignment Handbook
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LG CONTACT INFORMATION
LG CONTACT INFORMATION

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Today’s sophisticated electronics are electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive. ESD can weaken or damage
the electronics in a manner that renders them inoperative or reduces the time until their next failure.
Connect an ESD wrist strap to a ground connection point or unpainted metal in the product. Alternatively,
you can touch your finger repeatedly to a ground connection point or unpainted metal in the product. Before
removing a replacement part from its package, touch the anti-static bag to a ground connection point or
unpainted metal in the product. Handle the electronic control assembly by its edges only. When
repackaging a failed electronic control assembly in an anti-static bag, observe these same precautions.
Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate
the receiving antenna; Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver; Connect the
equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than that to which the receiver is connected; or consult the
dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
ESD Notice
ESD Notice (Electrostatic Static Discharge)
(Electrostatic Static Discharge)

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Safety & Handling Regulations
1. Check the appearance of the Replacement Panel and Circuit Boards for both physical damage and part number accuracy.
2. Check the model label. Verify model names and board model matches.
3. Check details of defective condition and history. Example: Y Board Failure, Mal-discharge on screen, etc.
1. Approximately 10 minute pre-run time is required before any adjustments are performed.
2. Refer to the Voltage Sticker inside the Panel when making adjustments on the Power Supply, Y-SUS and Z-SUS Boards.
3. Always adjust to the specified voltage level (+/- ½ volt) unless otherwise specified.
4. Be cautious of electric shock from the PDP module since the PDP module uses high voltage, check that the Power Supply
and Drive Circuits are completely discharged because of residual current stored before Circuit Board removal.
4. C-MOS circuits are used extensively for processing the Drive Signals and should be protected from static electricity.
5. The PDP Module must be carried by two people. Always carry vertical NOT horizontal.
6. The Plasma television should be transported vertically NOT horizontally.
7. Exercise care when making voltage and waveform checks to prevent costly short circuits from damaging the unit.
8. Be cautious of lost screws and other metal objects to prevent a possible short in the circuitry.
9. New Panels and Frames are much thinner than previous models. Be Careful with flexing these panels. Be careful
with lifting Panels from a horizontal position. Damage to the Frame mounts or panel can occur.
10. New Plasma models have much thinner cabinet assemblies and mounts.
Be extremely careful when moving the set around as damage can occur.
Checking Points to be Considered
Safety and Handling, Checking Points
Safety and Handling, Checking Points

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Basic Troubleshooting Steps
Basic Troubleshooting Steps
Define, Localize, Isolate and Correct
•Define Look at the symptom carefully and determine what circuits could be causing the
failure. Use your senses Sight, Smell, Touch and Hearing. Look for burned parts and check
for possible overheated components. Capacitors will sometimes leak dielectric material and
give off a distinct odor. Frequency of power supplies will change with the load, or listen for
relay closing etc. Observation of the front Power LEDs may give some clues.
•Localize After carefully checking the symptom and determining the circuits to be checked
and after giving a thorough examination using your senses the first check should always be
the DC Supply Voltages to those circuits under test. Always confirm the supplies are not
only the proper level but be sure they are noise free. If the supplies are missing check the
resistance for possible short circuits.
•Isolate To further isolate the failure, check for the proper waveforms with the Oscilloscope
to make a final determination of the failure. Look for correct Amplitude Phasing and Timing
of the signals also check for the proper Duty Cycle of the signals. Sometimes “glitches” or
“road bumps” will be an indication of an imminent failure.
•Correct The final step is to correct the problem. Be careful of ESD and make sure to
check the DC Supplies for proper levels. Make all necessary adjustments and lastly always
perform a Safety AC Leakage Test before returning the product back to the Customer.

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This section of the manual will discuss the specifications of the
50PQ30 Advanced Single Scan Plasma Display Television.
50PQ30 PRODUCT INFORMATION SECTION
50PQ30 PRODUCT INFORMATION SECTION

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50PQ30 Specifications
50PQ30 Specifications
720P PLASMA HDTV
50” Class (50” diagonal)
•720p HD Resolution
•600 Hz sub field driving
•1,500 cd/m2 Brightness
•Dual XD Engine™
•2000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
•Smart Energy Saving
•3x HDMI™ V.1.3 with Deep Color (2 Rear, 1 side).
•AV Mode (Cinema, Sports, Game)
•Clear Voice
•LG SimpLink™ Connectivity
•Invisible Speaker System
•100,000 Hours to Half Brightness (Typical)
•PC Input

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(600 Hz Sub Field Driving)
•600 Hz Sub Field Driving is achieved by using 10 sub-fields per frame process
(vs. Comp. 8 sub-field/frame)
•No smeared images during fast motion scenes
600Hz Sub Field Driving
600Hz Sub Field Driving
Sub Field firing occurs using wall charge and polarity differences between Y-SUS and Z-SUS signals.
Original Image 10 Sub Fields Per Frame

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Specifications Logo Familiarization (Picture Wizard)
Specifications Logo Familiarization (Picture Wizard)
Customers can customize
picture performance
without the need for
additional expense.
Picture Wizard easily guides
consumers through the
calibration process using
on-screen reference
points.

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50PQ30 Logo Familiarization Page 1 of 2
50PQ30 Logo Familiarization Page 1 of 2
Invisible Speaker
Personally tuned by Mr. Mark Levinson for LG
TAKE IT TO THE EDGE newly introduces ‘Invisible Speaker’ system,
guaranteeing first class audio quality personally tuned by Mr. Mark
Levinson, world renowned as an audio authority. It provides Full Sweet
Spot and realistic sound equal to that of theaters with its Invisible
Speaker.
HD RESOLUTION 720p HD Resolution Pixels: 1365 (H) × 768 (V)
High definition television is the highest performance segment of the
DTV system used in the US. It’s a wide screen, high-resolution video
image, coupled with multi-channel, compact-disc quality sound.
HDMI (1.3 Deep Color) Digital multi-connectivity
HDMI (1.3 Deep color) provides a wider bandwidth (340MHz,
10.2Gbps) than that of HDMI 1.2, delivering a broader range of colors,
and also drastically improves the data-transmission speed.
Dual XD Engine
Realizing optimal quality for all images
One XD Engine optimizes the images from RF signals as another XD
Engine optimizes them from External inputs. Dual XD Engine presents
images with optimal quality two times higher than those of previous
models.

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50PQ30 Logo Familiarization Page 2 of 2
50PQ30 Logo Familiarization Page 2 of 2
AV Mode "One click" Cinema, THX Cinema, Sport, Game mode.
TAKE IT TO THE EDGE is a true multimedia TV with an AV Mode
which allows you to choose from 4 different modes of Cinema, Sports
and Game by a single click of a remote control.
Clear Voice Clearer dialogue sound
Automatically enhances and amplifies the sound of the human voice
frequency range to provide high-quality dialogue when background
noise swells.
Save Energy, Save Money
Home electronic products use energy when they're off to power features like clock
displays and remote controls. Those that have earned the ENERGY STAR use as much
as 60% less energy to perform these functions, while providing the same performance at
the same price as less-efficient models. Less energy means you pay less on your energy
bill. Draws less than 1 Watt in stand by.
Save Energy, Save Money
It reduces the plasma display’s power consumption.
The default factory setting complies with the Energy Star requirements
and is adjusted to the comfortable level to be viewed at home.
(Turns on Intelligent Sensor).

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50PQ30 Remote Control
50PQ30 Remote Control
TOP PORTION
BOTTOM PORTION

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50PQ30 Rear and Side Input Jacks
50PQ30 Rear and Side Input Jacks
Software
Upgrades
Music and
Photos
AC In
USB
SIDE
INPUTS
REAR
INPUTS
HDMI 3

3-5/16"
83.82mm
13-7/8"
353mm
50PQ30 Dimensions
29-7/8"
759.46mm
47-7/8"
1216.66mm
Remove 4 screws to
remove stand for
wall mount
Model No.
Serial No.
Label
15-5/16"
405mm
25-5/8"
651mm
32-3/16"
817.9mm
6-3/16"
157mm
7-1/4"
183.74mm
2-5/16"
58.74mm
15-3/4"
400mm
4-15/16"
125mm
15-3/4"
400mm
15-3/4"
400mm
74.3 lbs with Stand
68.8 lbs without Stand
Weight:
There must be at least 4 inches of Clearance on all sides
279W (Typical)
0.13W (Stand-By)
Power:
7-7/8"
200mm
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This section of the manual will discuss Disassembly, Layout and Circuit
Board Identification, of the 50PQ30 Advanced Single Scan Plasma Display Panel.
Upon completion of this section the Technician will have a better
understanding of the disassembly procedures, the layout of the printed
circuit boards and be able to identify each board.
DISASSEMBLY SECTION
DISASSEMBLY SECTION

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Removing the Back Cover
Removing the Back Cover
To remove the back cover, remove the 26 screws
(The Stand does not need to be removed).
Indicated by the arrows.
PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE TYPE, SIZE AND LENGTH
Of the screws when replacing the back cover.
Improper type can damage the front.

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Circuit Board Layout
Circuit Board Layout
Y-SUS
Z-SUS
Right “X”
Left “X”
Main Board
Control
Power Supply
(SMPS)
FPC
FPC
Panel ID Label
Panel Voltage Label
Y-Drive
Upper
Keyboard
Main
Power
FPC
Invisible Speakers
FPC FPC FPC FPC FPC
TCP
Heat Sink
AC In
Conductive Tape Under Main Board
Side Input
(part of main)
Center “X”
FPC
Y-Drive
Lower
IR/
LED
Z-SUB
Identify the Circuit Boards
Identify the Circuit Boards