Panasonic TH-42PA20U/P User manual

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TH-42PA20U-P
GP6DU Chassis
Progressive Plasma Television
Specifications
Power Source AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption Maximum :425 W
Stand-by condition :0.8 W
Plasma Display panel Drive method :AC type 42-inch, 16 :9 aspect ratio
Screen Size 36.22 “ (920 mm) (W) × 20.39 “ (518 mm) (H) × 41.57 “ (1056 mm) (diagonal)
Dimensions
(W × H × D )
46.06 “ (1170mm) “ 29.91 “ (658 mm) × 3.90 “ (99 mm)
Mass (Weight) 77.2 lb.(35.0 kg)Net
Channel Capability-181 VHF-12 :UHF-56 :Cable-125
Sound
Speaker Woofer 1.57 “ (40 mm) × 4 , Tweeter 1.38 “ (35 mm)
Audio Output 16W[8W+8W](10%THD)
Headphone M3 (3.5 mm) Jack × 1
FEATURES Two screen display fuctions 3D Y/C FILTER
BBE VIVA LINEAR PIP
CLOSED CAPTION V-Chip
Accessories Supplied Remote control Transmitter EUR7603ZC0
AA Battery × 2 Ferrite cores (large × 5, small × 5)
AC Cord F type Antenna Adaptor (3C-2V × 2, 5C-2V × 2)
Pedestal Fixing band
Operating Conditions Temperature : 34 °F - 104 °F (0° - 40°C)
Humidity : 20 % - 80 % (non-condensing)
Connection Terminals RGB input D-SUB 15pin R, G, B /0.7 Vp-p (759)
HD, VD /1.0 -5.0 Vp-p (high impedance)
AV INPUT 1-3 VIDEO
(Phono Jack Type)
1.0 Vp-p (759)
S-VIDEO
(Mini DIN 4-pin)
Y :1.0 Vp-p (759), C : 0.286 Vp-p
(759)
AUDIO L-R
(Phono Jack Type × 2)
0.5 Vrms
ORDER NO. ITD0306013C1
B19 Canada: B07

1 Applicable signals 4
2 Safety Precautions 5
2.1. General Guidelines 5
3 Prevention of Electro Static Discharge (ESD) to
Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices 6
4 About lead free solder (PbF) 7
5 Service Hint 8
6 Location of Lead Wiring 9
6.1. Lead of Wiring (1) 9
6.2. Lead of Wiring (2) 10
6.3. Lead of Wiring (3) 11
6.4. Lead of Wiring (4) 12
6.5. Lead of Wiring (5) 12
7 Self-check Function 13
7.1. Self-check of the microcomputer control system (bus line)
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7.2. Power LED Blinking timing chart 14
7.3. No Power 15
7.4. No Picture 16
7.5. Local screen failure 16
8 Serviceman Mode (Electronic Controls) 17
9 CAT (computer Aided Test) mode 19
9.1. IIC mode 19
9.2. CD mode 20
9.3. SD mode 20
9.4. IIC mode structure (following items value is sample data.)
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10 Adjustment Procedure 22
10.1. +B Set-up 22
10.2. Driver Set-up 22
10.3. Initialization Pulse Adjust 23
10.4. P.C.B. (Printed Circuit Board) exchange 24
10.5. Adjustment Volume Location 24
10.6. Test Point Location 24
11 Adjustment 25
11.1. MTS Adjustment 25
11.2. Sub contrast Adjustment (NTSC) 26
11.3. Sub contrast Adjustment (HDTV) 26
11.4. Pedestal setting 27
11.5. NTSC panel white balance 28
11.6. HD panel white balance 29
11.7. Sub brightness setting 30
12 Hotel mode 31
13 Conductor Views 33
13.1. PF-Board 33
13.2. P-Board 34
13.3. PA-Board 37
13.4. TA and TB-Board 39
13.5. H-Board 40
13.6. DG-Board 41
13.7. D-Board 43
13.8. C1-Board 45
13.9. C2-Board 46
13.10. SC-Board 47
13.11. SU and SD-Board 50
13.12. SS, SS2 and SS3-Board 51
13.13. K and G-Board 53
14 Block and Schematic Diagrams 55
AV PROG.OUT VIDEO
(Phono Jack Type)
1.0 Vp-p (759)
AUDIO L-R
(Phono Jack Type × 2)
0.5 Vrms
TO AUDIO AMP AUDIO L-R
(Phono Jack Type × 2)
0.5 Vrms
COMPONENT VIDEO Y1.0 Vp-p (including synchronization)
INPUT1-2 PB /PR ±0.35Vp-p
AUDIO L-R
(Phono Jack Type × 2)
0.5 Vrms
DIGITAL IN INPUT DVI 1.0 24 pin
AUDIO L-R
(Phono Jack Type × 2)
0.5 Vrms
Note:
Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice.Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate.
CONTENTS Page Page
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14.1. Schematic Diagram Notes 55
14.2. Main Block Diagram 56
14.3. PF and P-Board Block Diagram 57
14.4. PF and P-Board (1 of 2) Schematic Diagram 58
14.5. PF and-Board (2 of 2) Schematic Diagram 59
14.6. PA-Board Block Diagram 60
14.7. PA-Board (1 of 3) Schematic Diagram 61
14.8. PA-Board (2 of 3) Schematic Diagram 62
14.9. PA-Board (3 of 3) Schematic Diagram 63
14.10. H, TA and TB-Board Block Diagram 64
14.11. TA and TB-Board Schematic Diagram 65
14.12. H-Board (1 of 2) Schematic Diagram 66
14.13. H-Board (2 of 2) Schematic Diagram 67
14.14. DG-Board Block Diagram 68
14.15. DG-Board (1 of 8) Schematic Diagram 69
14.16. DG-Board (2 of 8) Schematic Diagram 70
14.17. DG-Board (3of 8) Schematic Diagram 71
14.18. DG-Board (4 of 8) Schematic Diagram 72
14.19. DG-Board (5 of 8) Schematic Diagram 73
14.20. DG-Board (6 of 8) Schematic Diagram 74
14.21. DG-Board (7 of 8) Schematic Diagram 75
14.22. DG-Board (8 of 8) Schematic Diagram 76
14.23. D-Board Block Diagram 77
14.24. D-Board (1 of 11) Schematic Diagram 78
14.25. D-Board (2 of 11) Schematic Diagram 79
14.26. D-Board (3 of 11) Schematic Diagram 80
14.27. D-Board (4 of 11) Schematic Diagram 81
14.28. D-Board (5 of 11) Schematic Diagram 82
14.29. D-Board (6 of 11) Schematic Diagram 83
14.30. D-Board (7 of 11) Schematic Diagram 84
14.31. D-Board (8 of 11) Schematic Diagram 85
14.32. D-Board (9 of 11) Schematic Diagram 86
14.33. D-Board (10 of 11) Schematic Diagram 87
14.34. D-Board (11 of 11) Schematic Diagram 88
14.35. C1, C2, G and K-Board Block Diagram 89
14.36. C1-Board Schematic Diagram 90
14.37. C2-Board Schematic Diagram 91
14.38. G and K-Board Schematic Diagram 92
14.39. SC-Board Block Diagram 93
14.40. SC-Board (1 of 2) Schematic Diagram 94
14.41. SC-Board (2 of 2) Schematic Diagram 95
14.42. SU-Board Block Diagram 96
14.43. SU-Board Schematic Diagram 97
14.44. SD-Board Block Diagram 98
14.45. SD-Board Schematic Diagram 99
14.46. SS, SS2 and SS3-Board Block Diagram 100
14.47. SS, SS2 and SS3-Board Schematic Diagram 101
15 Parts Location 103
16 Mechanical Replacement Parts List 104
17 Replacement Parts List 105
17.1. Replacement Parts List Notes 105
17.2. Electrical Replacement Parts List 106
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1 Applicable signals
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2.1.1. Leakage Current Cold Check
1.Unplug the AC cord and connect a jumper between the two
prongs on the plug.
2.Measure the resistance value, with an ohmmeter, between
the jumpered AC plug and each exposed metallic cabinet
part on the equipment such as screwheads, connectors,
control shafts, etc. When the exposed metallic part has a
return path to the chassis, the reading should be between
1M9and 5.2M9.
When the exposed metal does not have a return path to
the chassis, the reading must be .
Figure 1
2.1.2. Leakage Current Hot Check (See
Figure 1.)
1.Plug the AC cord directly into the AC outlet. Do not use an
isolation transformer for this check.
2.Connect a 1.5k9, 10 watts resistor, in parallel with a 0.15µF
capacitors, 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 an AC voltmeter, with 1000 ohms/volt or more
sensitivity, to measure the potential across the resistor.
4.Check each exposed metallic part, and measure the
voltage at each point.
5.Reverse the AC plug in the AC outlet and repeat each of the
above measurements.
6.The potential at any point should not exceed 0.75 volts
RMS. A leakage current tester (Simpson Model 229 or
equivalent) may be used to make the hot checks, leakage
current must not exceed 1/2 milliamp. In case a
measurement is outside 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.
2 Safety Precautions
2.1. General Guidelines
1.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.
2.After servicing, see to it that all the protective devices such as insulation barriers, insulation papers shields are properly
installed.
3.After servicing, make the following leakage current checks to prevent the customer from being exposed to shock hazards.
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3 Prevention of Electro Static Discharge (ESD) to
Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices
Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called
Electrostatically 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 electro static 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 alminum
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, alminum foil or comparable
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 hamless motion such as the brushing
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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4 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 stamped on the back of PCB.
Caution
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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).
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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
solder. If this is not practical, be sure to heat the Pb free solder until it melts, before applying Pb solder.
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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.
However, Sn+Cu (tin, copper), Sn+Zn+Bi (tin, zinc, bismuth) solder can also be used.
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5 Service Hint
Board Name Function Board Name Function
C1 DATA DRIVER (RIGHT) PF LINE FILTER
C2 DATA DRIVER (LEFT) SC SCAN DRIVE
DDIGTAL SIGINAL PROCESS SD SCAN OUT (DOWN)
DG DIGTAL CORE MICOM SS SUSTAIN DRIVE
GFRONT TERMINAL, SWITCH SS2 SUSTAIN CONNECTION (UP)
HREAE TERMINAL SS3 SUSTAIN CONNECTION (DOWN)
KLED, REMOTE, POWER SWITCH SU SCAN OUT (UP)
PPOWER SUPPLY TA MAIN TUNER
PA DC/DC, AUDIO TB SUB TUNER
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6 Location of Lead Wiring
6.1. Lead of Wiring (1)
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6.2. Lead of Wiring (2)
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6.3. Lead of Wiring (3)
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6.4. Lead of Wiring (4)
6.5. Lead of Wiring (5)
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7 Self-check Function
When symptoms like “the power fails sometimes” or “sometimes there is no picture and/or sound” can not be confirmed at the
time of servicing, the self-check function can be used to confirm the occurrence and to find the defective circuit.
In case of “power failure”, flashing of the “POWER” indication (red) at the front of the unit can be used to narrow down the +B
line.
7.1. Self-check of the microcomputer control system (bus line)
Indicaton method
Press the “ACTION” button in the control panel of the unit simultaneously with the “POWER” button in the control panel of the
unit. Hold them few seconds.
Return to he normal screen
Press any button on the unit or in the remote control.
Screen Display
Display Ref. No. Description Board
MEMORY IC002 EEPROM for Main MPU DG
SOUND IC2401 Sound Control H
YUV_SW IC4301 YUV switch H
GC2M1 IC4501 Global Core 2 for main DG
GC2S1 IC4502 Global Core 2 for sub DG
PANEL ----- Panel -----
TNR1 TNR201 Tuner 1 TA
MTS IC4205 Multiplex sound H
EXDAC IC8031 External I/O
GC2M2 IC4501 Global Core 2 for main DG
GC2S2 IC4502 Global Core 2 for sub DG
TNR2 TNR251 Tuner 2 TB
AVSW IC4302 AV switch H
CONV IC3801 Convert Micom DG
SND2 IC4203 BBE H
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7.2. Power LED Blinking timing chart
1.Subject
Information of LED Flashing timing chart.
2.Contents
When an abnormality has occurred the unit, the protection circuit operates and reset to the stand by mode. At this time, the
defective block can be identified by the number of blinkes of the Power LED on the front panel of the unit.
3.Remarks
Above Fan function is operated during the fans are installed.
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7.3. 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.
1.No lit
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7.4. No Picture
7.5. 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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8 Serviceman Mode (Electronic Controls)
This Receiver has electronic technology using the I2C BUS Concept. It performs as a control function and it replaces many
mechanical controls. Instead of adjusting mechanical controls individually, many of the control function are now performed by
using “On Screen Display Menu”. (The Serviceman Adjustment Mode.)
Note
It is suggested that the technician reads all the way through and understand the following the procedure for Entering/Exiting the
Serviceman Mode; then proceed with the instructions working the Receiver. When becoming familiar with the procedure, the
Flow Chart for Serviceman Mode may be used as a quick guide.
Quick Entry to Serviceman Mode:
At times when minor adjustments need to be done to the electronic controls, the method of Entering the serviceman Mode
without removal of the cabinet back is as follows using the Remote Control:
1.Select SET-UP icon and select CABLE mode.
2.Select TIMER icon and set SLEEP time for 30 Min.
3.Press ACTION button twice to exit menus.
4.Tune to the Channel 124.
5.Adjust VOLUME to minimum (0).
6.Press the VOL button (decrease) on Receiver. Red “CHK” appears in upper corner.
To toggle between Aging and Serviceman modes:
While the “CHK” is displayed on the left top corner of the screen, pressing the Action and the Volume up button on the
Receiver simultaneously will toggle between the modes. Red “CHK” for Serviceman and yellow “CHK” for Aging.
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For Adjustments:
MAIN
ITEM SUB ITEM ORIGINAL VALUE EEPROM ADRESS DEFAULT LEVEL
SLEEVE SUB
MTS MTSIN 10 3A 21
SEPA L 10 3B 06
SEPA H 10 3C 19
CLOCK CLOCK 10 3D 128
VIDEO COLOR 14 F2 19
TINT 14 F6 88
BRIGH 14 D4 01 FA
CONT 14 D7 25
B-Y_G 14 E0 3F
CUT_G 15 0C 01 6C
CUT_R 15 01 01 99
CUT_B 15 13 01 A4
BRT 14 D0 FB
RDR 14 FB 9F
BDR 15 00 A8
HHPOS 15 1C CE
HWID 15 1B 2B
HP OF 15 61 FC
MAIN
ITEM SUB ITEM ORIGINAL VALUE EEPROM ADRESS DEFAULT LEVEL
SLEEVE SUB
HW OF 15 60 00
VVPOS 15 1E 0C
VWID 15 D1
VP OF 15 20
VW OF 15 29
OTHER VMM_G 11 15 A0
VMM_P 11 18 F3
HHS 11 19 CB
EW_SW 12 7B 00
VTOP 12 59 86
SOSSW 01 97 01
POFWT 15 89 0A
PSRVS
SPDYN 15 86 -00
EEP AREA 15 9C ALL
IN EX 15 9D
EX IN 15 9E
7.Press the Power Button on the Remote Control to select one of six Serviceman Adjustment Modes.
a.Serviceman MTS ADJUSTMENT.
b.Serviceman CLOCK ADJUSTMENT.
c.Serviceman VIDEO ADJUSTMENT.
d.Serviceman HDEF ADJUSTMENT.
e.Serviceman VDEF ADJUSTMENT.
f.Serviceman DAF ADJUSTMENT.
g.Serviceman OTHER ADJUSTMENT.
Exiting the Serviceman Mode:
Press the Power buttons on the Receiver.
1.Press Channel Up/Down on the Remote Control to select one of the available Service Adjustments (ain Fig.1).
Note:
Write Down the original value set (bin Fig.1) for each address before modifying anything. It is easy to erroneously adjust
the wrong item.
2.Press Volume Up/Down on the Remote Control to adjust the level of the selected Service Adjustment (bin Fig.1).
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9 CAT (computer Aided Test) mode
To exit the CAT mode, access the ID mode and switch off the main power.
9.1. IIC mode
Select the IIC mode by Up/Down button on the remote control at the front page of CAT mode then press the Action button on
the remote control.
“IIC mode structure”.
To exit the IIC mode, press the RECALL button on the remote control.
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9.2. CD mode
Select the CD mode by Up/Down button on the remote control at the front page of CAT mode then press the Mute button on the
remote control more than 5 sec.
Micom software version (IC9354), this version can be upgrade by
1.replace of new version IC
2.Loading the new version software from loader tool, TZSC07036.
Memory data change
To exit the CD mode, press the RECALL button on the remote control.
9.3. SD mode
Select the SD mode by Up/Down button on the remote control at the front page of CAT mode then press the Action button on the
remote control.
To exit the SD mode, press the RECALL button on the remote control.
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