Panasonic TH-50PF50E User manual

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Order Number PCZ1208130CE
High Definition Plasma Display
Model No. TH-50PF50E
GPF15DMON Chassis

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE PAGE
1 Safety Precautions -----------------------------------------------3
1.1. General Guidelines ----------------------------------------3
1.2. Touch-Current Check--------------------------------------3
2Warning--------------------------------------------------------------4
2.1. Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
to Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices ----------4
2.2. About lead free solder (PbF) ----------------------------5
3 Service Navigation------------------------------------------------6
3.1. Service Hint--------------------------------------------------6
3.2. Applicable signals------------------------------------------7
4 Specifications ------------------------------------------------------9
5 Service Mode ----------------------------------------------------- 10
5.1. CAT (Computer Aided Test) mode ------------------- 10
5.2. IIC mode structure (following items value is
sample data)----------------------------------------------- 14
6 Troubleshooting Guide---------------------------------------- 15
6.1. Self Check ------------------------------------------------- 15
6.2. No Power--------------------------------------------------- 17
6.3. No Picture-------------------------------------------------- 17
6.4. Local screen failure-------------------------------------- 18
7 Service Fixture & Tools --------------------------------------- 19
7.1. SC jig -------------------------------------------------------- 19
8 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions --------------- 20
8.1. Removal of Rear Cover--------------------------------- 20
8.2. Removal of Slot Block----------------------------------- 20
8.3. Removal of DS-Board----------------------------------- 20
8.4. Removal of HX-Board----------------------------------- 20
8.5. Removal of A-Board------------------------------------- 21
8.6. Removal of Fan------------------------------------------- 21
8.7. Removal of P-Board------------------------------------- 22
8.8. Removal of AC Inlet Assy------------------------------ 22
8.9. Removal of SU-Board and SD-Board--------------- 22
8.10. Removal of SC-Board----------------------------------- 23
8.11. Removal of SS-Board----------------------------------- 23
8.12. Removal of C1-Board ----------------------------------- 23
8.13. Removal of C2-Board ----------------------------------- 24
8.14. Removal of C3-Board ----------------------------------- 24
8.15. Removal of S1-Board ----------------------------------- 24
8.16. Removal of Front Glass, V1, V2-Board and
Cabinet Assy ---------------------------------------------- 24
8.17. Removal of Plasma Display Panel------------------- 26
9 Measurements and Adjustments -------------------------- 29
9.1. Adjustment------------------------------------------------- 29
9.2. Adjustment------------------------------------------------- 30
10 Block Diagram --------------------------------------------------- 35
10.1. Main Block Diagram ------------------------------------ 35
10.2. Block (1 of 6) Diagram ---------------------------------- 36
10.3. Block (2 of 6) Diagram ---------------------------------- 37
10.4. Block (3 of 6) Diagram ---------------------------------- 38
10.5. Block (4 of 6) Diagram ---------------------------------- 39
10.6. Block (5 of 6) Diagram ---------------------------------- 40
10.7. Block (6 of 6) Diagram ---------------------------------- 41
11 Wiring Connection Diagram --------------------------------- 43
11.1. Wiring (1) --------------------------------------------------- 43
11.2. Wiring (2) --------------------------------------------------- 44
11.3. Wiring (3) --------------------------------------------------- 45
12 Schematic Diagram
13Printed Circuit Board
14 Exploded Viewand Replacement Parts List
14.1. Exploded View
14.2. Electrical Replacement Parts List

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1 Safety Precautions
1.1. General Guidelines
1. When conducting repairs and servicing, do not attempt to modify the equipment, its parts or its materials.
2. When wiring units (with cables, flexible cables or lead wires) are supplied as repair parts and only one wire or some of the
wires have been broken or disconnected, do not attempt to repair or re-wire the units. Replace the entire wiring unit instead.
3. When conducting repairs and servicing, do not twist the Fasten connectors but plug them straight in or unplug them straight
out.
4. When servicing, observe the original lead dress. If a short circuit is found, replace all parts which have been overheated or
damaged by the short circuit.
5. After servicing, see to it that all the protective devices such as insulation barriers, insulation papers shields are properly
installed.
6. After servicing, make the following leakage current checks to prevent the customer from being exposed to shock hazards.
1.2. Touch-Current Check
1. Plug the AC cord directly into the AC outlet. Do not use an isolation transformer for this check.
2. Connect a measuring network for touch currents between each exposed metallic part on the set and a good earth ground
such as a water pipe, as shown in Figure 1.
3. Use Leakage Current Tester (Simpson 228 or equivalent) to measure the potential across the measuring network.
4. Check each exposed metallic part, and measure the voltage at each point.
5. Reserve the AC plug in the AC outlet and repeat each of the above measure.
6. The potential at any point (TOUCH CURRENT) expressed as voltage U1and U2, does not exceed the following values:
For a. c.: U1= 35 V (peak) and U2= 0.35 V (peak);
For d. c.: U1= 1.0 V,
Note:
The limit value of U2= 0.35 V (peak) for a. c. and U1= 1.0 V for d. c. correspond to the values 0.7 mA (peak) a. c. and 2.0
mA d. c.
The limit value U1= 35 V (peak) for a. c. correspond to the value 70 mA (peak) a. c. for frequencies greater than 100 kHz.
7. In case a measurement is out of the limits specified, there is a possibility of a shock hazard, and the equipment should be
repaired and rechecked before it is returned to the customer.
Figure 1

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2Warning
2.1. Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) to Electrostatically Sensi-
tive (ES) Devices
Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Elec-
trostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field-effect transistors and
semiconductor “chip” components. The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage
caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD).
1. Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain off any ESD on your
body by touching a known earth ground. Alternatively, obtain and wear a commercially available discharging ESD wrist strap,
which should be removed for potential shock reasons prior to applying power to the unit under test.
2. After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ES devices, place the assembly on a conductive surface such as alumi-
num foil, to prevent electrostatic charge buildup or exposure of the assembly.
3. Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder ES devices.
4. Use only an anti-static solder removal device. Some solder removal devices not classified as “anti-static (ESD protected)” can
generate electrical charge sufficient to damage ES devices.
5. Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate electrical charges sufficient to damage ES devices.
6. Do not remove a replacement ES device from its protective package until immediately before you are ready to install it. (Most
replacement ES devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted together by conductive foam, aluminum foil or compara-
ble conductive material).
7. Immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a replacement ES device, touch the protective material
to the chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will be installed.
Caution
Be sure no power is applied to the chassis or circuit, and observe all other safety precautions.
8. Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged replacement ES devices. (Otherwise ham less motion such as the brush-
ing together of your clothes fabric or the lifting of your foot from a carpeted floor can generate static electricity (ESD) sufficient
to damage an ES device).

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2.2. About lead free solder (PbF)
Note: Lead is listed as (Pb) in the periodic table of elements.
In the information below, Pb will refer to Lead solder, and PbF will refer to Lead Free Solder.
The Lead Free Solder used in our manufacturing process and discussed below is (Sn+Ag+Cu).
That is Tin (Sn), Silver (Ag) and Copper (Cu) although other types are available.
This model uses Pb Free solder in it’s manufacture due to environmental conservation issues. For service and repair work, we’d
suggest the use of Pb free solder as well, although Pb solder may be used.
PCBs manufactured using lead free solder will have the PbF within a leaf Symbol PbF stamped on the back of PCB.
Caution
• Pb free solder has a higher melting point than standard solder. Typically the melting point is 50 ~ 70 °F (30~40 °C) higher. Please
use a high temperature soldering iron and set it to 700 ± 20 °F (370 ± 10 °C).
• Pb free solder will tend to splash when heated too high (about 1100 °F or 600 °C).
If you must use Pb solder, please completely remove all of the Pb free solder on the pins or solder area before applying Pb sol-
der. If this is not practical, be sure to heat the Pb free solder until it melts, before applying Pb solder.
• After applying PbF solder to double layered boards, please check the component side for excess solder which may flow onto the
opposite side. (see figure below)
Suggested Pb free solder
There are several kinds of Pb free solder available for purchase. This product uses Sn+Ag+Cu (tin, silver, copper) solder. How-
ever, Sn+Cu (tin, copper), Sn+Zn+Bi (tin, zinc, bismuth) solder can also be used.

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3 Service Navigation
3.1. Service Hint
Board Name Function Board Name Function
A Digital Signal Processor, Microcomputer
Audio Processor, Speaker Out Amplifier
Format Converter, Plasma AI Processor
Sub-Field Processor, Sync Processor
C1 Data drive (Right)
C2 Data drive (Center)
C3 Data drive (Left)
S1 Power switch
DS Slot Interface V1 Remote receiver, LED-G, R
SC Scan drive V2 Key switch
SU Scan out (Upper)
Non serviceable.
SU-Board should be exchanged for service.
P Power supply
SD Scan out (Lower)
Non serviceable.
SD-Board should be exchanged for service.
HX PC / RS-232C_Input terminal, 3D Signal out, Speaker
terminal (L, R)
SS Sustain drive

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3.2. Applicable signals

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4 Specifications
Power Source 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
Power on 445 W
Stand-by condition 0.5 W
Power off condition 0.3 W
Plasma Display panel Drive method: AC type 50-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio
Screen size 1,105 mm (W) ×622 mm (H) ×1,268 mm (diagonal)
(No. of pixels) 2,073,600 (1,920 (W) ×1,080 (H)) [5,760 ×1,080 dots]
Operating condition
Temperature 0 °C - 40 °C
Humidity 20 % - 80 %
Applicable signals
Colour System NTSC, PAL, PAL60, SECAM, Modified NTSC
Scanning format 525 (480) / 60i 60p, 625 (575) / 50i 50p, 750 (720) / 60p 50p, 1125 (1080) /
60i 60p 50i 50p 24p 25p 30p 24sF, 1250 (1080) / 50i
PC signals VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA
UXGA ..... (compressed)
Horizontal scanning frequency 15 - 110 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency 48 - 120 Hz
Connection terminals
AV IN
VIDEO BNC 1.0 Vp-p (75-ohm)
AUDIO L-R RCA Pin jack ×2 0.5 Vrms, Shared with COMPONENT/RGB IN
HDMI TYPE A Connector
COMPONENT / RGB IN
Y / G BNC with sync 1.0 Vp-p (75-ohm)
PB/CB/B BNC 0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)
PR/CR/R BNC 0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)
AUDIO L-R RCA Pin jack ×2 0.5 Vrms, Shared with VIDEO
DVI-D IN DVI-D 24 Pin Compliance with DVI Revision 1.0
Content Protection Compatible with HDCP 1.1
AUDIO Stereo mini jack (M3) ×1 0.5 Vrms, Shared with PC IN
PC IN High-Density Mini D-sub 15 Pin Y or G with sync 1.0 Vp-p (75-ohm)
Y or G without sync 0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)
PB/ CB/ B:0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)
PR/ CR/ R:0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)
HD / VD:1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance)
AUDIO Stereo mini jack (M3) ×1 0.5 Vrms, Shared with DVI-D IN
SERIAL External Control Terminal
D-sub 9 Pin RS-232C compatible
3D IR TRANSMITTER for 3D IR TRANSMITTER (TY-3D30TRW)
3D SHUTTER OUT M3 jack ×1
DC 8V OUT Center plus, for EIAJ 4mm plug
WIRELESS MODULE for Wireless module (ET-WM200E)
LAN RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, compatible with PJLinkTM
EXT SP Speaker Terminal 6-ohm, 16 W [8 W + 8 W] (10 % THD)
Accessories Supplied
Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000691
Batteries R6 (UM3) Size ×2
Clamper TMME289 ×1
Ferrite core J0KG00000014 ×2
Dimensions (W ×H ×D) 1,210 mm ×724 mm ×89 mm
Mass (weight)
main unit only approx. 33.0 kg net
with speakers approx. 38 kg
Notes:
• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions shown are approximate.
• This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below.
EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3.

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5 Service Mode
5.1. CAT (Computer Aided Test) mode
How to access the CAT mode.
Method A : Main unit + remote control operation
Press and hold the VOL down button / - button on the front panel of the unit and press the RECALL button on the remote
control 3 times quickly within 2 second, this will place the unit into the CAT mode.
To exit the CAT mode, access the ID mode and switch off the main power.
Method B : Remote control operation only (A different method from old operation)
1. Set the OFF timer except for [0] minute by OFF TIMER button.
(30 minutes, 60minutes, 90 minutes)
2. Set the volume level of sound to 0 by VOL down button / - button
3. Press the RECALL button more than 3 seconds.
How to Exit
To exit the CAT mode, access the ID mode and switch off the main power.
5.1.1. IIC mode
Select the IIC mode by Up/Down button on the remote control at the front page of CAT mode and then press the Action button on
the remote control.
Subject and item are mentioned on “IIC mode structure”.
To exit the IIC mode, press the R button on the remote control.

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5.1.2. CD mode
Select the CD mode by Up/Down button on the remote control at the front page of CAT mode and then press the Mute button on
the remote control more than 3 seconds.
Memory data change
To exit the CD mode, press the R button on the remote control.
About the serial number display
As for the serial number of A-module for repair, a dummy value is displayed.
* By the set for which A-module was exchanged, a serial number is displayed as [-----].
About the history display of SOS for the power supply system
• This unit adds the history display (5 times) of power supply failure to the CD mode as PTCT.
• By the self check of a signal system, only one history is displayed (After a self check disappears). But PTCT displays 5 times of
histories (Abnormality of the latest 3 times, first time and second time after shipment) and after a self check does not disappear.
You can see a detailed history of power failure sometimes.
* About the display contents of PTCT
PTCT : The position of [05] is the first time after shipment.
PTCT : The position of [04] is the second time after shipment.
PTCT : The position of [03] is second from last time.
PTCT : The position of [02] is last time.
PTCT : The position of [01] is the latest.
In [Contents & Check point] of [6.1.2. Power LED Blinking timing chart], the two-digit following PTCT are displayed by a hexadeci-
mal number.
Blinking times Contents & Check point Display contents
ex.1 5 times PTCT 05 H 09 05
ex.2 9 times PTCT 09 H 09 09

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5.1.3. NW mode
Note :
To use the network function, set each "Network Setup" setting and make sure to set the "Control I/F Select" to "LAN".
Select the NW mode by Up/Down button on the remote control at the front page of CAT mode and then press the Action button
on the remote control.
To exit the NW mode, press the R button on the remote control.
5.1.4. SD mode
Select the SD mode by Up/Down button on the remote control at the front page of CAT mode and then press the Action button on
the remote control.
To exit the SD mode, press the R button on the remote control.

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5.1.5. MS mode
Select the MS mode by Up/Down button on the remote control at the front page of CAT mode and then press the Mute button on
the remote control more than 3 seconds.
To exit the MS mode, press the R button on the remote control.
Caution:
Market Select should be set after exchange of A-Board.
Destination number
5.1.6. ID mode
Select the ID mode by Up/Down button on the remote control at the front page of CAT mode and then press the Mute button on
the remote control more than 3 seconds.
To exit the ID mode, press the R button on the remote control.
Number Model (Destination)
0 42/50PF50 (Japan)
1 42/50PF50U (North America)
2 42/50PF50E (Europe, CIS)
3 42/50PF50W (Asia, Oceania, ME)
5 50PF50T (Taiwan)
18 50PF50C (China)

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5.2. IIC mode structure (following items value is sample data)

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6 Troubleshooting Guide
6.1. Self Check
6.1.1. Display Indication
1. Self-check is used to automatically check the bus line
controlled circuit of the Plasma display.
2. To get into the Self-check mode, press the volume down
button on the customer controls at the bottom of the set,
at the same time pressing the OFF-TIMER button on the
remote control, and the screen will show.
If the IIC ports have been checked and found to be incorrect
Or not located then “ - - ” will appear in place of “ OK ”
“ 01 ” in the line of the “ PTCT ” means the number of blinks of
the Power LED is 1. (Reference to 6.1.2)
“ H09 ” in the line of the “ PTCT ” is the error code.
To exit the CAT mode switch off the main power.
Note:
The line of the “ PTCT ” displays when you get into the Self-
check mode for the first time only after the Power LED
blinks.

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6.1.2. Power LED Blinking timing chart
1. Subject
Information of LED Blinking timing chart.
2. Contents
When an abnormality has occurred to the unit, the protection circuit operates and resets to the stand by mode. At this time,
the defective block can be identified by the number of blinks of the Power LED on the front panel of the unit.
*Refer to 6.1.1 Display Indication

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6.2. No Power
First check point
There are following 3 states of No Power indication by power LED.
1. No lit.
2. Green is lit then turns red blinking a few seconds later.
3. Only red is lit.
6.3. No Picture

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6.4. Local screen failure
Plasma display may have local area failure on the screen. Fig - 1 is the possible defect P.C.B. for each local area.
Fig - 1

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7 Service Fixture & Tools
7.1. SC jig
Purpose:
To find the failure board (SC or SU/SD) when the power LED is blinking 7 times.
SC jig:
Jumper connector to connect to SC50 connector on SC board
Part number:
TZSC09187
How to use:
Caution: Remove SC jig from SC board after inspection.
1. Remove all connector between SC board and SU/SD board to isolate SC board from both SU and SD board electrically.
Note: The board will be damaged if all connector is not removed (for example; remove connector only for SU board
and stay connecting with SD board. The board will be damaged.)
2. Connect SC jig to connector SC50 at left bottom side of SC board.
3. Turn on the TV/Display Unit and confirm the power LED blinking.
LED blinking: Possible cause of failure is in SC board
No LED blinking (Lighting or no lighting): Possible cause of failure is in SU or SD board
4. After inspection, turn off the TV/Display Unit and wait a few minutes to discharge.
5. Remove SC jig from SC board.

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8 Disassembly and Assem-
bly Instructions
• To disassemble P.C.B., wait for 1 minute after power was off
for discharge from electrolysis capacitors.
• , , , , and marks indicate screw positions.
8.1. Removal of Rear Cover
1. Remove screws (17×, ×21 ) and M8 Cap (×4 ) and
then remove the Rear Cover.
8.2. Removal of Slot Block
1. Disconnect the connectors (DS13, P9).
2. Remove the flexible cable from the connector (DS1).
3. Remove 4 screws and then remove the Slot Block.
8.3. Removal of DS-Board
1. Remove the Slot Block.
(Refer to Removal of Slot Block)
2. Turn over the Slot Block.
3. Remove 6 screws and then remove DS-Board.
8.4. Removal of HX-Board
1. Disconnect the connector (A37).
2. Remove 4 Hexagonal-Head screws, 4 screws ( ) and 1
screw ( ) and 1 screw ( ) and then remove the HX-
Board Block.
3. Turn over the HX-Board Block.
4. Disconnect the connectors (HX1).
5. Remove 2 Hexagonal-Head screws and 2 screw of HX-
Board and then remove HX-Board.